Here are previous years obituaries: 2023

* Funeral service for Alice Marie Keim, 89, of Ainsworth, Dec. 29, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Marie Keim died Dec. 24 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include daughter Linda Loeb and husband Milt of Grand Island; son Steven Sorensen of Burwell; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother Don Sherman and wife Elaine of O’Neill; step-children Dale Keim and wife Wanda of Stayton, Ore., and Charlotte Braden and husband Joe of Stayton; three step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Sherman of Brule; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Joann Kaup, 88, of Atkinson, Dec. 29, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Joann Kaup died Dec. 21 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Lori Olson and husband Dan of Atkinson, Debbie Olberding and husband Gary of Stuart, Gary Kaup and wife Carol of Colleyville, Texas, Kristi Tielke and husband Don of Atkinson, and Sandy Kaup and husband Jeff Hudson of Roundrock, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Judy Swanson of Hartington, and Cleone Lubkin of Chambers; and special friend and caregiver Lisa Mlinar of Stuart.

* A service will be held at a later date for Jane Williams, 83, of Ainsworth. Jane Williams died Dec. 19 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include sister Judy Jaber of Alameda, Calif.; friend Nina Marvin of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Esther Miller, 93, of Cozad formerly of Ainsworth, Dec. 22, at the Ainsworth South Cemetery. Esther Miller died Dec. 19. Survivors include children Cinda Hladky and husband Dale of Cozad, Debra Kresak and husband Michael of Brandon, S.D., and Bradley Miller and wife Darlene of Ainsworth; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Kathleen A. McFarlin, 70, of Ainsworth, Dec. 22, in the Ainsworth St. Pius X Catholic Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Kathleen McFarlin died Dec. 17 in the Kearney Regional Medical Center. Survivors include daughter Katie Pearce and fiancé Duane Littau of Portugal.

* Funeral service for Phyllis Miksch, 85, of Atkinson, Dec. 21, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Phyllis Miksch died Dec. 16 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include her daughter Marsha Thurlow and husband Tony of Atkinson; son Darrell Miksch and wife Sally of Atkinson; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Roger D. Hergenrader, 78, of Lincoln, Dec. 18, in Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home of Lincoln with interment in the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Roger Hergenrader died Dec. 11. Survivors include his wife Sharon Hergenrader of Lincoln; daughter Suzy Wentworth and husband Russ of Springview; son Rod Felton and wife Cheri of Grand Island; step-daughter Babette Grinstead and husband Gary of Ottawa, Kan.; step-son Al Bertel and wife Ang of Bartel, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Barbara Howell of Lincoln; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mickey M. “Mick” Goodrich, 79, of Long Pine. Mick Goodrich died Dec. 6 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 William W. “Bill” Sanger, 82, of Bassett, Dec. 12, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Bill Sanger died Dec. 6 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include daughter Vicki Friedrich and husband George of Bassett; son Dr. Jeff Sanger and wife Kelly of Broken Bow; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Gary Marcellus of Atlantic, Iowa; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial visitation for Zachary Ryan Cassity, 34, of Ainsworth, Dec. 9, in the Brown County Community Hall at Johnstown. Zachary Cassity died Nov. 27 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his significant other Alexandria “Ally” Grant of Ainsworth; children Cale Novak, Robert Cassity and Gracelynn Cassity; mother Ralene Peters of Uehling; grandparents Don and Donna Cassity of Omaha; sisters Jodie King and husband Ryan of Uehling, and Madison Beaman of Gretna; brother Travis Cassity and wife Avery of Kennard; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Ted Dean Priest, 84, of Roosevelt, Utah, formerly of Ainsworth, Dec. 9, in the Central Park Ward LDS Chapel at Roosevelt. Ted Priest died Nov. 29, at Vernal, Utah. Survivors include children Krystal Winterton and husband Ken, Kathy Torres and husband Eloy, and Shad Priest and wife Niki; sister Ruth Allen of Johnstown; sister-in-law Alberta Priest of Albuquerque, N.M.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial gathering for longtime Ainsworth Community Schools instrumental music teacher Marilyn K. Holmberg, 72, of Ainsworth, Dec. 9, in The Connection on Main Street. Marilyn Holmberg died Oct. 28 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include several cousins and other family members.

* Funeral service for Richard Dean “Dick” Munk, 80, of Newport, Dec. 9, in the Bassett Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial in the Willowdale Cemetery northwest of Newport with military rites. Dick Munk died Dec. 3 in his home. Survivors include his wife Connie Munk of Newport; children Brian Munk and significant other Jacob Cooper of Lincoln, Tonya Woita and husband Bob of Palmyra, and Richard Munk and wife Sarah of Newport; four grandchildren; brothers Frank Munk and wife Lona of Oakley, Kan., Jodie Munk of Oakley, and Craig Munk of Taylor, Texas; sisters Eloise Tholen of Hays, Kan., and Barbara Voth of Oakley, Kan.; sisters-in-law Marilyn Munk of Russell, Kan., and Mary York of Oakley; brothers-in-law Harry Spresser of Hoxie, Kan., and Jackie Ostmeyer and wife Anne of Oakley; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Susan L. O’Hare, 64, of Ainsworth, Dec. 8, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Sue O’Hare died Nov. 27 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include her husband Tod O’Hare of Ainsworth; son Colby O’Hare and wife Abby of Ainsworth; one granddaughter; brother Thomas Swett and wife Christina of Hot Springs, S.D.; sister-in-law Barbara “Bunny” Ferguson and husband Jim of Carlton, Va.; half-brother Jim McBride and wife Bev of Omaha; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Kimberly L. Welch, 51, of Bassett. Kimberly Welch died Dec. 3 in the Rock County Hospital. Survivors include her husband William “Willie” Welch of Bassett; children Ashley Welch of Platte City, Fla., and Dianna Welch of Lincoln; six grandchildren; father Marty Wilson of Thonotosassa, Fla.; mother Penny Nixon of Lincoln; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Galen L. Nilson, 71, of St. Paul formerly of Springview, Dec. 5, in the Christ Lutheran Church of St. Paul with burial in the Elmwood Cemetery at St. Paul. Galen Nilson died Nov. 29 in his home. Survivors include his wife Dixie Nilson of St. Paul; children Clint Nilson and wife Wanda of Wolbach, Misty Bexten and husband Jeff of Grand Island, and Dustin Nilson and wife Sarah of St. Paul; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings Margo Dawson of Madison, Myron Nilson and wife Barb of Springview, Karla Luse of Wewela, S.D., Cindy Cook and husband Ted of Crystal, Minn., DeEtta Grooms and husband David of Eddyville, and Holly Moore and husband Mike of Casper, Wyo.; and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Heaven Lee Appleman, 35, of Burns, Wyo., Dec. 2, in the Crossbridge Alliance Church at Cheyenne, Wyo. Heaven Lee Appleman died Nov. 14. Survivors include her husband Jeffrey Appleman of Burns; daughters Blakelee Appleman, Brinlee Appleman and Johnna Lee Appleman all of Burns; father Theodore Kellner; sister Amber Maddick and husband David; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Bruce E. Johnson, 87, of Ainsworth, Dec. 2, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery and military rites performed by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Bruce Johnson died Nov. 28 in his home. Survivors include his wife Jeane Johnson of Ainsworth; daughters Angie Keenan and husband Tom of Palisade, Colo., Amy Dougherty and husband Jim of Ainsworth, and April Finley and husband Joey of Ainsworth; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Karen Johnson of Johnstown; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Riley K. Hitchcock, 39, of Ainsworth. Riley Hitchcock died Nov. 24 in the Brown County Hospital. No service will be held. Survivors include his mother Pamela Hitchcock of Newport; brothers Clint Hitchcock and fiancé Casey Antelope of Burke, S.D., and Heath Hitchcock and wife Jennifer of Newport; one niece, two nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Haden Kaup, 18, of Stuart, Nov. 28, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Haden Kaup died Nov. 23 in the Sanford Health Hospital at Sioux Falls, S.D. Survivors include his parents Lyle and Terri Kaup of Stuart; sisters Emily Sybrant and husband Alex of Stuart, Brandi Kaup of Stuart, and Rachel Kaup of Yankton, S.D.; grandmothers Darlene Kaup of Stuart, and Darlene Hoferer of Creighton; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Larry Johnson, 85, of Cody, Nov. 20, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Nenzel with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Larry Johnson died Nov 14, in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include sister Collean Fredrickson of Ada, Okla.; brothers John Johnson of Valentine, Ed Johnson of Greeley, Colo., and George Johnson of Cody.

* A celebration of life event will be held in the Spring of 2024 for Diane M. Thompson, 69, of Long Pine. Diane Thompson died Nov. 15 at her residence.  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.

* Word has been received of the death of Corrine Viola Hendricks, 67, of Ainsworth. Corrine Hendricks died Nov. 13 in her home. No service is planned. Survivors include children Venessa Fernandez and husband Chris of Ainsworth, and Kenneth Shillam of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister-in-law Nancy Hendricks of Jefferson City, Mo.; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Alanson G. “Lance” Cole, 91, of Ainsworth, Nov. 17, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with a private inurnment at a later date. Lance Cole died Nov. 13 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include children Glen Cole and wife Cathy of Long Pine, Dale Cole of Grand Island, Steve Cole and significant other Kathy Modaff of Ainsworth, Joe Cole of Winner, S.D., Les Cole of Colorado, Bob Cole and fiancé Barbara Drumheller of Norfolk, and Carrie Harry and husband Ben of California; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters Dona Gibson of Springview, and Betty Wales of Bassett; sisters-in-law Judy Cole of Ainsworth, and Dorothy Cole of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Ternie Carroll (Caulfield) Wright, 75, of Broken Bow, Nov. 14, in the First Presbyterian Church of Broken Bow with burial in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Ternie Wright died Nov. 9 in the Bergan Mercy Hospital at Omaha. Survivors include her children Tony Wright and wife Stephanie of Merna, Tresa Bass and husband Steve of Brewster, and Timothy Wright and wife Heather of Broken Bow; six grandchildren; brother Richard Caulfield and wife Linda; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Kathryn Ross, 85, of Sparks, Nov. 10, at the Mount Hope Cemetery near Valentine. Kathryn Ross died Nov. 6 in her home. Survivors include son Mike Ross of Wellfleet and daughter Kay Stoner of Kilgore.

* Word has been received of the death of Michael J. Soudant, 79, of Long Pine. Michael Soudant died Nov. 1 in his home. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include son Jethro Soudant and wife Shasti O’Leary-Soudant of Buffalo, N.Y.; daughter Molly Mannion Soudant and husband Joseph Alterio of Seattle, Wash.; three grandchildren; brother Robert Soudant and wife Mary Ann of Cresskill, N.J.; sister Ann Soudant of Lancaster, Pa.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Leslie S. Bomar, 71, of Ainsworth. Leslie Bomar died Oct. 28 at his residence. Survivors include sons Michael Bomar of Texas, and Timothy Bomar of Texas; special friend Cheri Coutts of Ainsworth; siblings Pam Jordan and husband Tim of Rapid City, S.D., Tawnta Lovan and spouse Vichith of Webster City, Iowa, Peggy Jordan of Webster City, and Dusty Reidling and spouse Brenda of Fort Dodge, Iowa; and other family members.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Betty Jo Douglas, 87, of Long Pine. Betty Jo Douglas died Oct. 19 in the St. Francis Medical Center at Norfolk. Survivors include son Steven Douglas of Long Pine; daughter Lisa Douglas of Las Cruces, N.M; two grandsons; and other family members.

* Funeral service for LouAnn Carr, 87, of Springview, Nov. 4, in the Springview Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. LouAnn Carr died Oct. 29 in the Brown County Hospital at Ainsworth. Survivors include children Debra Mendez and husband Paul of Hiawatha, Kan., Jacque Richey and husband Russ of Springview, Jeff Carr and wife Amy of Hot Springs, S.D., and Michael Carr of Philadelphia, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother Harold Burkinshaw and wife Patsy of Newport; sister Evonne Heerman of Pierre, S.D.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Nita Hytrek, 93, of Stuart, Nov. 3, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Nita Hytrek died Oct. 26 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Timothy Hytrek and wife Lori of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Dennis Hytrek and wife Tonya of Atkinson, David Hytrek and wife Kathy of Atkinson, Patrick Hytrek and wife Tammy of Stuart, Chris Hytrek and wife Staci of Cortland, and Sally Hytrek of Omaha; 21 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for J.D. “Dale” Harris, 68, of Staplehurst formerly of Ainsworth, Nov. 2, in the Taylor Event Center with inurnment in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Sargent. Dale Harris died Oct. 24 in his home. Survivors include his wife Marla Harris of Staplehurst; children Chelsy Harris and spouse John Buell of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Justin Harris and wife MaKensey of Richmond Hill, Ga.; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; sister Wanda Grasmick and husband Brad of Taylor; brothers Gene Harris of Burwell, Dell Harris of Taylor, and Terry Harris of Taylor; sister-in-law Cortni Lavicky and husband Kevin of Staplehurst; mother-in-law Conni Bomberger of York; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Donald DeGroff, 91, of Atkinson, Nov. 1, in the O’Neill Assembly of God Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Atkinson with military rites conducted by the Atkinson American Legion Post 86. Donald DeGroff died Oct. 26 at Ord.  Survivors include daughters Sheila Strand of Amelia, Sheryl DeGroff of Atkinson, and Sharlene Buss and husband Jim of Atkinson; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Charles “Jay” No Heart Jr., 47, of Mission, S.D., Oct. 30, in the Rosebud, S.D., Veterans Building with burial in the St. Charles Catholic Cemetery. Jay No Heart Jr. died Oct. 20 at Ainsworth. Survivors include sons Arthur No Heart, and Sebastian McDougald; and sisters Janis No Heart, and Pamela Burnette.

* A graveside memorial service for Jeanie M. Carlson, 65, of Bassett, Oct. 27, at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Jeanie Carlson died Oct. 18 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include sister-in-law Joann Carlson of Niskayuna, N.Y.; a niece, nephew and other family members.

* Funeral service for Stan Tuton, 85, of Mills, Oct. 23, in the Mills Community Church with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery. Stan Tuton died Oct. 16 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include his wife Ann Tuton of Mills; daughters Brenda German and husband Eric of Imperial, and Amy Carr and husband Jeff of Hot Springs, S.D.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister Ann Megown and husband Mick; daughter-in-law Evangeline Tuton; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Berniece E. Fiala, 95, of Ainsworth, Oct. 21, in the St. Pius X Catholic Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Berniece Fiala died Sept. 15 in Cottonwood Villa. Survivors include children Jan Buoy and husband Merv of Bassett, Bryan Fiala of Grand Island, Brad Fiala and wife Ann of Ainsworth, and Jeannie Fritz and husband Rick of Creighton; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother Eddie Duda of Asbury Park, N.J.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Aldon James Murphy, 56, formerly of O’Neill and Atkinson, Oct. 20, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Aldon Murphy died Oct. 6 at Omaha. Survivors include sister Martha Jones and husband Freddie of Abilene, Kan.; brothers Dennis Murphy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Robert Murphy of North Platte, and Joseph Murphy of Omaha; sister-in-law Monie Paro and husband Bob of Omaha; and other family members and caregivers.

* A graveside service for Harry Funk, 77, formerly of Atkinson, Oct. 19, at the Atkinson Woodlawn Cemetery. Harry Funk died Oct. 14 at Burwell.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for April D. Hinrichs, 54, of Ainsworth. April Hinrichs died Oct. 9 in the Nebraska Medicine Medical Center at Omaha. Survivors include her husband Corvin Hinrichs of Ainsworth; son Evan Atkinson of Long Pine; step-daughter Andrea Hinrichs of Columbus; two grandchildren; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Michael Shawn Kegley, 55, of Ainsworth, Oct. 13, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a meal to follow. Shawn Kegley died Oct. 6 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his daughters Gracie Kegley of Columbia, Mo., and Abbey McNair of Columbia; mother Donna Kegley of Ainsworth; and sister Paula Davis and husband Amos of Lincoln.

* A private family inurnment for Mary O. Keim, 86, of Bassett formerly of Ainsworth, will be held at a later date at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Mary Keim died Oct. 4 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Per her wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include sons Warren Dorsey and wife Dawn of Ainsworth, and David Dorsey of Valentine; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; step-daughter Jo Swanson and husband Jeff of Bassett; four step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Sheila Yenglin of Fort Collins, Colo.; brother-in-law Bob Keim and wife Willa of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Jackie Murphy, 63, of Stuart, Oct. 9, in the Stuart Community Church with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Atkinson. Jackie Murphy died Sept. 10. Survivors include son Jason Murphy of Stuart; daughter Lucinda Griess and husband Charlie of Atkinson; one grandson; and siblings Chester Kreil and wife Karen of Claysville, Pa., Mike Kreil and wife Carol of Worland, Wyo., and Myron “Pat” Kreil and wife Cindy of Dante, S.D.

* A memorial service for Carolyn June Titus, 68, of Paola, Kan., Oct. 8, in the Connot Brothers Auction building at Valentine. Carolyn Titus died Sept. 19 in the University of Kansas Medical Center. Survivors include son Ryan Gant and wife Jennifer of Paola, daughters Jenny Gant and husband Tyler Rupert of Belton, Mo., and Amy Gant and fiancé Arnold Lagos of Fort Collins, Colo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and sisters Connie Morgan and husband Pete of Grand Island, and Patty Schmuecker and husband Rod of Atkinson.

* A remembrance and fellowship for Ranell M. Blake Porter, 54, of Long Pine, Oct. 7, in the Bassett American Legion Club. Ranell Porter died Sept. 19 in her home. Survivors include children Dianna Porter of Bassett, Clayton Porter of Ainsworth, Logan Porter of Philip, S.D., and Jackie Porter of Tyndall, S.D.; mother Ila Mae Blake of Bassett; brother Dean Blake of Bassett; sister Ronda Davis and husband Mike of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A private family service and burial will be held at the Ainsworth Cemetery at a later date for Gary Lambley, 82, of Burke, S.D. Gary Lambley died Oct. 2 at Sioux Falls, S.D. Survivors include his wife LaVella Lambley of Burke; children Ryan Lambley of Grand Island, Cory Lambley of Highmore, S.D., and Ross Lambley and wife Jennifer of Sioux Falls, S.D.; and two grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Sophia May Porter, 91, of Burwell, Oct. 5, in the Burwell Baptist Church with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Sophia Porter died Sept. 22 in the Burwell Community Memorial Health Center. Survivors include siblings Bernice Foss of Lewiston, Idaho, Lawrence Porter and wife Alberta of Neligh, Thelma Falck of Boise, Idaho, Alice Cammack of Long Pine, Robert Porter and wife Marianne of Burwell, Wally Porter of Burwell, Walter Ray Porter of Bassett, and Charles Porter and wife Sue of Omaha; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Al Hansen, 71, of Ainsworth. Al Hansen died Thursday, Sept. 28, in his daughter’s home at Grand Island. Service information is pending.

* Funeral service for Harry Neil Helenbolt, 88, of Stuart, Oct. 2, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery near Stuart. Harry Helenbolt died Sept. 26 in the Holy Spirit Retirement Home at Sioux City, Iowa. Survivors include daughters Sherry Hytrek and husband Gary of Long Beach, Calif., Lori Schaaf of Long Beach, Kerry Ogden of Kingsley, Iowa, Monie Paro and husband Bob of Omaha, and Julie Helenbolt of Lincoln; son John Helenbolt and wife Jennifer of Tucson, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Elaine Noon and husband John of Ankeny, Iowa; and brother-in-law John Peterson and wife Melinda of Omaha.

* Funeral service for Phil Kliewer, 73, of Atkinson, Sept. 30, in the Faith Community Church of O’Neill with a private family burial. Phil Kliewer died Sept. 25 in his home. Survivors include his wife Kathy Kliewer of Atkinson; children Jason Kliewer and wife Lindsey of Costa Mesa, Calif., Shawn Kliewer and wife Anneliese of Springfield, Jared Kliewer and wife Kerri of Omaha, and Andrea Hornacek and husband D.J. of Springfield; 14 grandchildren; and siblings Jonathan Kliewer of Lustre, Mont., Silas Kliewer of Ulm, Mont., and Priscilla Kliewer of Lincoln.

* Funeral service for Jaynell Schaaf, 76, of Atkinson, Sept. 29, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Jaynell Schaaf died Sept. 25 at Atkinson. Survivors include son Daniel Schaaf Jr. and wife Kimberly of Atkinson; five grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers Craig Ford of Omaha, Jon Ford of Evansville, Minn., and Stephen Ford of O’Neill; and sisters Brenda Halstead of O’Neill, Nancy Lines and husband Dennis of O’Neill, Susan Cook of Plattsmouth and Terri Wolfgrin of Columbus.

* A celebration of life service for Gerry Franklin Graham, 83, Sept. 23, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church. Gerry Graham died Aug. 15 in his home. Survivors include his wife Stella Graham; children Luanne Reed and husband Monte of Ainsworth, Steve Graham and wife Peggy of Ainsworth, and Reno Jeffries and husband Chris of Edgewood, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sisters Aliene Clark, and Enid Worth; and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Eugene “Hoppy” McCue, 90, of Alma formerly of Rock County. Eugene McCue died Sept. 5. Survivors include sons Mark McCue and wife Susan of Tucson, Ariz., Mike McCue and wife Melinda of St. George, Utah, and Dave McCue and wife Lisa of Omaha; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Larry William Hissong, 71, of Ord, Sept. 16, in the Connot Auction House at Valentine with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Larry Hissong died Aug. 26 in the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Cynthia Hissong of Ord; children Travis Hissong and wife Jodi of Valentine, Bobbie Battershaw and husband Michael of Valentine, Chad Hissong and wife Becky of Columbus, and Jason Hissong and wife Katie of Ord; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister Jaine Hainline; and brother Mike Hissong and wife Sue.

* A graveside memorial service for Glen E. Baker, 95, of Ainsworth,  Sept. 16, at the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Glen Baker died Sept. 1 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include son Ken Baker and wife Estelle of Lincoln; daughter-in-law Audrey Baker of Millard; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Wauneta Jean Allen Keller, 93, of Hershey formerly of Ainsworth, Sept. 15, at her daughter Rhonda Keller’s home at Hershey. Wauneta Keller died Aug. 31. Survivors include children Robert Keller and wife Stacia of Longmont, Colo., Bonnie Bellin of Johnstown, Colo., Valeta Hallsted of Gilchrest, Colo., Rosiland Beebout and husband Bruce of Kearney, and Rhonda Keller and Russ of Hershey; daughter-in-law Barbara Keller and special family friend Felix Soto; 10 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Patricia Showalter, 91, of Valentine, Sept. 9, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Patricia Showalter died Sept. 5 in the Cherry County Assisted Living at Valentine. Survivors include daughter Sandra Assman of White River, S.D., and son Robert Lee of Mission, S.D.

* A graveside service for Donald Arthur Hines, 91, of Ainsworth, Sept. 7, in the Martin Community Cemetery at Martin, S.D. Donald Hines died Sept. 2 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Shirleigh Hines of Ainsworth; children Cindy Buckles of Ainsworth, and Gary Hines and wife Andrea of Martin; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Lloyd J. “Sunny” Alderman, 98, of Lebanon, Ore., formerly of Newport, Sept. 5, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Newport Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Newport and Bassett American Legion posts. Sunny Alderman died Aug. 26 in the Oregon Veterans Home at Lebanon. Survivors include children Jann Reichenberg of Jefferson, Ore., James Alderman of Albany, Ore., Vange Alderman of Seaside, Ore., Jonn Alderman of North Platte, Vance Alderman of Lincoln, and Robert Alderman of Lincoln; daughter-in-law Jeanne Alderman of Fults, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Judy McGuire, 80, of Valentine, Sept. 2, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Judy McGuire died Aug. 27 at Lincoln. Survivors include daughters Debra McGuire of Lincoln, and Mayde McGuire of Lincoln; son Jason McGuire of Lincoln; and sisters Bonita Parks of Ord, and LaVeta Sargent of Lincoln.

* Funeral service for Laura Ann Cronk-Wilson, 95, of Springview, Aug. 28, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills. Laura Ann Cronk-Wilson died Aug. 19 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include children Morris Cronk and wife Jeanie of Fort Laramie, Wyo., Lillian Jensen and husband Morgan of Evans, Colo., David Cronk and wife Dawn Marie of Torrington, Wyo., Ruth McKnight and husband Jack of Torrington, Wyo., Stephen Cronk and wife Judy of Springview, Drayton Cronk and wife Sherry of Springview, Chuck Oaks and wife Donna of Choctaw, Okla., and Kat Dowley and husband Jim of Green River, Wyo.; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters Donnabelle Leonhardt of Riverton, Wyo., and Eunice Skinner of Napa, Calif.; brother-in-law John Appleman of Johnstown; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Dwayne “Wink” Mundorf, 75, of Omaha formerly of Long Pine. Wink Mundorf died Aug. 3 in his home. Per his wishes, there will be no service. Survivors include his wife Patsy Mundorf of Sutherland; sisters-in-law Donna Mundorf of Long Pine, and Elsie Witt of Valentine; and several area nieces and nephews.

* A graveside service for Donald O’Connell, 89, formerly of Atkinson, Aug. 19, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery near Atkinson. Donald O’Connell died Aug. 11 in the Central Nebraska Veterans Home at Kearney. Survivors include sister Ann Marie Scott of Wellington, Colo.; sister-in-law Jary O’Connell; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Chad Lurz, 55, of Ainsworth, Aug. 19, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment at a later date at the Harmony Cemetery north of Valentine. Chad Lurz died Oct. 20, 2022, at Omaha. Survivors include his sister Laura Cordes of Hettinger, N.D.; and brothers James Lurz of St. Paul, and Michael Lurz of Ainsworth.

* A graveside memorial service for Douglas E. Kuhre, 70, of Ainsworth, Aug. 18, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Doug Kuhre died Aug. 13 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Survivors include his wife Carol Kuhre of Ainsworth; children Kara Buechle and husband T.C. of Wood Lake, Katie Painter and husband Clint of Ainsworth, and Ki Kuhre of Ainsworth; six grandchildren; siblings Loretta Daniels of Emmet, Louree Chapman and husband Dean of Lincoln, and Becky Assarsson and husband Clinton of Valentine; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Michelle McIntosh, 46, of Thedford, Aug. 14, in Thedford High School with burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Michelle McIntosh died Aug. 14 at Thedford. Survivors include her husband Brent McIntosh of Thedford; children Drew McIntosh and Lindsey McIntosh of Thedford; parents Mark and Marian Nutter; and sister Tricia Buell.

* A celebration of life for Hailyn Montgomery, infant son of Joshua and Melody Montgomery of Bassett, Aug. 13, in the Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home of Gregory, S.D., with burial in the Spotted Tail Cemetery near Jamison. Hailyn Montgomery died Saturday, Aug. 5, after he was born Friday, Aug. 4. Survivors include his parents; siblings Joshua, Albert, Olivia and Theodore; grandparents Scott and Beth Montgomery, and Monte and Dawn Gurnsey; aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members.

* Funeral service for James Kirkpatrick, 86, of Lincoln formerly of Ainsworth and O’Neill, Aug. 12, in the O’Neill Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery with military rites performed by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Jim Kirkpatrick died Aug. 6 in the High Plains Alzheimer’s Special Care Center at Lincoln. Survivors include children Julie Brown and special friend Todd Carpenter of Paxton, JoAnn Walthour and husband Jeff of Mansfield, Ohio, Jeff Kirkpatrick and Glenda Pierce of Lincoln, Blair Kirkpatrick of Aberdeen, S.D., and Bryce Kirkpatrick and wife Rini of Fort Collins, Colo.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Rose Marie Kirkpatrick of Arnold, Calif.; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Gary L. Jones, 70, of Ainsworth, Aug. 10, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with a private family inurnment at a later date in the Highland Grove Cemetery north of Ainsworth. Gary Jones died Aug. 3 near Wewela, S.D., following a motorcycle accident. Survivors include his wife Shari Jones of Ainsworth; children Thad Jones of Ainsworth, Becky Mizner and husband Kevin of Springview, Casey Jones and fiancé Mary Gambill of Ainsworth, and Maegan Urban and husband Kyle of Waverly; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandsons; two step-great-grandchildren; sisters Sandy Clapper and husband Dan of Johnstown, and Sue Porter of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Daisy McMurtrey, 43, of the Wood Lake and Valentine area, Aug. 9, at the Valentine City Park pavilion. Daisy McMurtrey died July 25 at Omaha. Survivors include her parents Mike and Robin McMurtrey; and sister Teara Ellis.

* Funeral service for Ronny D. Roggasch, 55, of Papillion, Aug. 7, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Ronny Roggasch died Aug. 1 in his home. Survivors include brother Randy Roggasch of Omaha; uncle Don Roggasch of Rose; aunt Regina Brockley of Lincoln; and other family members.

* A memorial visitation for Ronald A. “Ron” Eilers, 78, of Spencer, Aug. 3, in Brockhaus Funeral Home of Spencer. Ron Eilers died July 30 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill.

* A memorial service for Janice Cogley, 74, of Grand Island formerly of Stuart, Aug. 3, in the Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home of Grand Island with burial in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Janice Cogley died July 27 in her home. Survivors include daughters Tammy Dimmitt and husband Travis of Aurora, and Tonya Starman and husband Roger of Alda; nine grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Renee Chorowicz and husband Jerry of Lincoln; a niece and other family members.

* Funeral service for Ray Connot, 80, of Spencer, July 26, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Spencer with burial in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Ray Connot died July 22, in his home.

* Funeral service for Sharon Davison, 85, of Ainsworth, July 21, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Sharon Davison died July 17 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include husband Don Davison of Ainsworth; daughter Susan O’Hare of Ainsworth; son Thomas Swett of Hot Springs, S.D.; brothers Richard Haszard of Ainsworth, and David Hughes of Colorado; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Cleone Snider, 99, of Butte, July 18, in the Butte Community Bible Church with burial in the Butte City Cemetery. Cleone Snyder died July 14 in the Butte Healthcare Center.

* A memorial service for Edward D. Parker, 68, of Johnstown, July 18, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth. Ed Parker died July 11 in the Bryan Medical Center East at Lincoln. Survivors include his wife JoAnn Parker of Johnstown; children Joshua Parker of Overton, Misty Bland of Hoxie, Kan., Tiffany Parker of Lincoln, and Jessica Uhrich of Cozad; stepson Tate Johnson and wife Megan of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; siblings Shirley Houlden and husband Brad of Imperial, Bev Volk and husband Chuck of Cozad, Robert Parker of Spencer, Iowa, and Gene Parker and wife JoAnn of Cozad; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Grant Mlinar, 20, of Stuart, July 14, in the Atkinson Community Center with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery near Stuart. Grant Mlinar died July 9 near Atkinson. Survivors include his parents Quinn and Lisa Mlinar of Stuart; brother Shane Mlinar of Hastings; grandparents John and Mary Jean Nickless of O’Neill, Don Mlinar of Atkinson, and Mary and Bill Opp of Lincoln; special friends Cody and Ashley Hipke of Stuart; aunts, uncles, cousins, and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Larry L. Sanger, 83, of Bassett formerly of Valentine. Larry Sanger died July 9 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include son Brian Sanger of Valentine; brother Bill Sanger of Bassett; niece Vicki Friedrich and husband George of Bassett; nephew Dr. Jeff Sanger and wife Kelly of Broken Bow; and other family members.

* A memorial service for former Ainsworth Mayor Gerald W. “Gerry” Osborn, 94, of Ainsworth, July 8, in the Ainsworth Congregational Church with military rites conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. A double inurnment followed in the Ainsworth Cemetery for Gerry and his wife Beverly Osborn. Gerry Osborn died June 20 in the Edgewood Care Center at Elkhorn. Beverly (Grazier) Osborn died May 6. Survivors include children Craig Osborn and wife Rita of Omaha, Kathy English and husband Dana of Kearney, and Kent Osborn of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; stepsister Joan Wills; sisters-in-law Anne Osborn of Oklahoma City, Okla., Elaine Osborn of Chandler, Ariz., and Susan Osborn of Loveland, Colo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Al Grooms, 76, of Valentine, July 2, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with a private family graveside service at the Sparks Cemetery. Al Grooms died Jan. 14, 2022, at Valentine. Survivors include children James Grooms of Kansas City, Mo., Stephanie Hiersche of Kansas City, Mathew Grooms of Denver, Colo., and Nathan Grooms of Denver.

* A celebration of life for Rick Lee Scott, 76, of Omaha, July 1, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine. Rick Scott died Feb. 10 at Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. Survivors include his wife Joyce Scott of Omaha; children Dale Scott and wife Kim of Omaha, Clint Scott and wife Lauren of Austin, Texas, Burr Scott and wife Aman of Dallas, Texas, and Mary Kate Scott of Omaha; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister Pam Scott of Las Vegas, Nev.; nephews, cousins and other family members.

* A graveside memorial service for Shirley Ann (Daniels) Pitcher, 76, of Sioux Falls, S.D., formerly of Ainsworth, July 1, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Shirley Pitcher died Nov. 21, 2022, at Sioux Falls. Survivors include her husband Fred Pitcher of Sioux Falls; daughters Mindy Klatt and husband Brian of Sioux Falls, and Holly Cline and husband Dean of Bridgeport; five grandchildren; sister Connie Daniels of Scottsbluff; brother Chuck Daniels of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside memorial service for William Lee “Billy” Guy, 48, of Beatrice formerly of Ainsworth, June 30, at the Evergreen Home Cemetery of Beatrice with a celebration of life at Chautauqua Park. Billy Guy died June 24 at Beatrice. Survivors include his father Steven Guy and wife Cynthia; siblings Becky VanDyke and significant other Phil Luehring, Dan Guy, Wayne Guy, and Mary Guy and significant other Mart Schwarz; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Private First Class Dale Dewayne Thompson, 18, June 30, at the Valentine Mount Hope Cemetery. PFC Thompson went missing in action Dec. 2, 1950, during the Korean War. His remains were recently verified through genetic testing and returned to his home. Survivors include cousins Betty Schroeder of North Platte, Pat Mundorf of Lincoln, Sharon Strombaugh of Lexington, and Sally Nelson of Salt Lake City, Utah; and nieces Connie Otterness of Vero Beach, Fla., Gayle Henderson of Goddard, Kan., Janice Enright of Cape Coral, Fla., and Cathy Duncan of Valentine.

* A memorial service for Ralph L. Mefferd Jr., 90, of Scottsbluff, June 28, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with a military flag presentation by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Interment will be held at a later date in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Ralph Mefferd Jr. died April 11 in the Western Nebraska Veterans Home at Scottsbluff. Survivors include his wife Betty Mefferd of Scottsbluff; children Sandra Mefferd of Chadron, and Michael Mefferd and wife Carmen of Rapid City, S.D.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Charlie Mefferd of Kearney; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Diann F. Lake, 76, of Laurel, June 28, in the Laurel United Methodist Church with burial in the Laurel Cemetery. Diann Lake died June 24 in the Providence Medical Center at Wayne.

* Word has been received of the death of Duane M. Johnson, 69, of Johnstown. Duane Johnson died June 20 in his home. Survivors include his wife Geri Johnson of Johnstown; children Sam Johnson of Ainsworth, Laurel Johnson and significant other Dr. Liran Bendor of Des Moines, Iowa, Hannah Harmon and husband Thomas of Lincoln, and Lars Johnson of Lincoln; father-in-law James Snyder and wife Becky of Sun Lakes, Ariz.; siblings Harold Johnson Jr. and wife Gaylia of Omaha, Diane Johnson and husband Chris Stahlke of Fort Calhoun, and Blaine Johnson and wife Nina of York; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A private graveside service for David Cap Haskell, 52, of Ainsworth formerly of Valentine, will be held at a later date at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Cap Haskell died June 18 as a result of a vehicle accident. Survivors include his mother Jeannie Haskell of Valentine; siblings Margo Johnson and husband Scott of Ainsworth, Cameron Haskell of Maxwell, Jacob Haskell and wife Lacey of Maxwell, and Savannah Dinslage and husband Kyle of Omaha; sister-in-law Jackie Hoffman of O’Neill; stepmother Susan Haskell of Ainsworth; girlfriend Kori Anderson of Wheaton, Kan.; and other family members.

* A celebration of life for Scott R. Trofholz, 58, of Ainsworth, June 24, at 32780 S. Votaw Road northeast of Wellfleet. Scott Trofholz died June 12 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include children Tayler Tidyman and husband Kelly of Valentine, and Shane Trofholz of Kearney; two grandchildren; brother Tim Trofholz and wife Diane of Lebo, Kan.; sister Tami Robinson of Naples, Fla.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Ruth E. Werner, 95, of St. Paul formerly of North Loup, June 23, in the Bassett Methodist Church with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Ruth Werner died March 9 in the Brookefield Park nursing home at St. Paul. Survivors include her sister Nancy Harlan of Bassett; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside memorial service for Jimmie Joe Carr, 67, of Halsey, June 17, at the Purdum Cemetery. Jimmie Joe Carr died June 7 in his home. Survivors include son Rowdy Carr of Anselmo; daughters Katie Huffman and husband Gabe of Whitman, and Sadie Epp and husband Justin of North Platte; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Mark Carr of Halsey; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Tim Stiefel, 84, of Lincoln formerly of the Valentine area, June 15, in the Our Saviour Lutheran Church of Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Tim Stiefel died  June 12 at Lincoln. Survivors include his wife Judy Stiefel of Lincoln, and brother Dick Stiefel of Crookston.

* Funeral service for Larry Easton, 82, of Atkinson, June 14, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Larry Easton died June 8 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou Easton of Atkinson; children Ron Sterns and wife Gwen of Inman, Jodi Poessnecker and husband Glen of Atkinson, Robin Cronk and husband Scott of Page, Lisa Thomas and husband Leonard of Azle, Texas, Tim Brown of Naperville, Ill., Bill Brown and wife Melissa of Omaha, Melinda Zuck and husband Dave of McCook, and Sara Brown of Omaha; 21 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; brother Tom Easton and wife Barb of Paso Robles, Calif.; and sister Marilyn “Jo” Robbins of Wessington Springs, S.D.

* Funeral service for Lydia I. Greder, 74, of Johnstown, June 13, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Lydia Greder died June 7 in her home. Survivors include her husband Royce Greder of Johnstown; sons Timothy Greder of San Diego, Calif., and Anthony Greder of Lincoln; daughter Karla Parker and husband Luke of Malcolm; three grandchildren; sisters Suzanne Keller of Denver, Colo., and Cherie Siler and husband Eric of Englewood, Colo.; step-sister Debbie Desjean and husband Jim of San Antonio, Texas; step-brother Jim Anderson and wife Paulette of Elizabeth City, N.C.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Clarence R. Sorenson, 82, of Brewster formerly of Long Pine, will be held at a later date at Retreat, Wis. Clarence Sorenson died June 5 at his residence. Survivors include daughters Nancy Peterson and husband Marc of Brewster, and Rebecca Johnson and husband Kevin of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters Betty Williamson of Beloit, Wis., Beverly Thew of Mauston, Wis., and Vicky Cox of Beloit; sister-in-law Avis Denu of Tomah, Wis.; and other family members.

* A memorial service will be held at a later date for Judy Mayhew, 78, of Valentine. Judy Mayhew died June 5 in her home. Survivors include children Kim Homan, John Mayhew and Jim Mayhew.

* Funeral service for John Hladky, 76, of Stuart, June 9, in the St. Boniface Catholic Church of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. John Hladky died May 30 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include his wife Rosemary Hladky of Stuart; son Jarrod Hladky of Stuart; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Janice Perkins of Broomfield, Colo.; and brothers Ray Hladky and wife Virginia of Kansas City, Mo., and Ben Hladky of Mesquite, N.M.

* Funeral service for Harold Krumwiede, 83, of Atkinson, June 7, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Harold Krumwiede died May 31 in his home. Survivors include his wife Jeanne Krumwiede of Atkinson; children Karen Tucker and husband Andy of Ogallala, Laura Krumwiede of Greensboro, N.C., Denise Riedel and husband Kelly of Youngsville, N.C., Barbara Rosenberg and husband Jeff of Grand Island, Julie Krumwiede of Omaha, Brenda Rensel and husband Brian of Lyndora, Pa., Tim Krumwiede and wife Michelle of Palmyra, Sara Fritz of Stuart, and Elizabeth Neiman and husband Duane of Atkinson; 26 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; sisters Helen Wermers and husband Herb of Pueblo, Colo., and Elaine Church and husband Terry of Wakefield; and brother Gary Krumwiede and wife Marlene of Blythe, Calif.

* Funeral service for Ivan Reagle, 76, of rural Todd County, S.D., June 5, at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Ivan Reagle died May 27 in his home. Survivors include his wife Sheila Reagle; step-children Amber Kruger, Chuck Kruger and Robert Kruger; brother Leonard Reagle; and sisters-in-law Marie Reagle and Vicky Reagle.

* A graveside memorial service for Joan “Jo” M. Irwin, 88, of Ainsworth, June 3, at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Jo Irwin died April 20 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include her son Rick Irwin and wife Shelli of Ainsworth; three grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Arvella Foster, 87, of Valentine, June 1, in the Sandoz Chapel of the Pines at Valentine with burial in the Sparks Cemetery. Arvella Foster died May 27 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include sister Charlene Neilsen of Idaho; and brother Charles Foster of Sparks.

* Funeral service for Robert D. “Bob” Tuttle, 85, of Springview, May 30, in the Keya Paha County High School gymnasium at Springview with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Bob Tuttle died May 26 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include children Robin Tuttle of Bassett, Shari Hickman and husband Art of Howells, Cindy Libolt and husband Steve of Springview, Breck Tuttle and wife Kris of Omaha, Kelly Tuttle and significant other Duane Schrader of Jamison, Paige Havranek and husband Ritch of Ravenna, and Heath Tuttle and wife Beckie of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Lenore Shepperd of Springview, Doris Eichenberger and husband Ted of Springview, and Glenda Gurney and husband Lyle of Salt Lake City, Utah; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Karen Fowler, 68, of Valentine, May 27, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Karen Fowler died May 22 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include sons Dallas Fowler of Valentine, and Shawn Fowler of Valentine; brothers Gary Fowler of Valentine, Craig Fowler of Valentine, Donnie Fowler of Valentine, and Dennis Fowler of Aberdeen, S.D.; and sister Penny Frye of Chadron.

* Funeral service for Shirley J. (Baker) Hoefel, 97, of Ainsworth, May 27, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Shirley Hoefel died May 20 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care at Bassett. Survivors include sons Norman Baker and wife Patricia of Tempe, Ariz., and Keith Baker and wife Marilyn of Ainsworth; daughters Nancy Keithline and husband Charlie of Tulsa, Okla., and Sheila Wolfe and husband Mike of Norfolk; daughter-in-law Patti Anderson and husband Don of Adams; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; sister Phyllis Carson of Los Angeles, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Carroll Enzminger, 93, of Columbus formerly of Bassett, May 26, in the St. Isidore Catholic Church of Columbus with burial in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery with military rites performed by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard. Carroll Enzminger died May 20 in Brookestone Acres at Columbus.  Survivors include daughters Carol Lynn Muth and husband Gary of Columbus, and Sandra Enzminger of Hawaii; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and other family members.

* Funeral service for Beryl Bair, 86, of Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Bassett, May 26, in the Bassett Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Beryl Bair died May 21 in the UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies at Loveland, Colo., following injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Survivors include daughter Kathy Saar and husband Doug of Paulden, Ariz., Chandra Taylor and husband Wayne of Nathrop, Colo., Karen Brown and husband Gerry of Wellington, Colo., and Kayla Keck and husband John of Jeffers, Minn.; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A graveside service for Gary McCormick, 80, of Norden, May 26, at Valentine’s Mount Hope Cemetery with a funeral service in the Presbyterian Church. Gary McCormick died May 17 in his home. Survivors include his wife Barbara McCormick of Norden; sons Gerry McCormick of Idaho, and Bruce McCormick of Colorado; daughters Sonia Coates of Valentine, and Brandi Giauque of Colorado; and brothers Bob McCormick of Norfolk, Wayne McCormick of Columbus, and Neil McCormick of Hawaii.

* Funeral service for Viola Coleman, 88, of Valentine, May 23, in the Valentine Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Viola Coleman died May 27 in the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors include daughter Jeanie Miller of Scottsbluff; and son Gary Coleman of Valentine.

* Funeral service for Connie Schaaf, 73, of Atkinson, May 19, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Connie Schaaf died May 13 in her home. Survivors include daughter Ashley Hoffman of Atkinson; son Rod Stevens and wife Heidi of Norfolk; five grandchildren; siblings Larry Schrunk and wife Cecilia of Atkinson, Richard Schrunk and wife Suzanne of Emmet, Diane Kaup and husband Kenny of Stuart, and Harlan Schrunk and wife Sandy of Atkinson; sisters-in-law Marily Schaaf of Atkinson, and Darlene Schaaf of Atkinson; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Glen D. Boschen, 85, of rural Long Pine, May 18, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Ainsworth. Glen Boschen died May 12 at his residence. Survivors include his significant other Dorothy Kenney of Long Pine; children Teri Staub of Tilden, Cyndee Staub and husband Jeff of Thedford, Glen Dale Boschen Jr. of Oakdale, and David Boschen of Tilden; son-in-law Kevin Petersen of Valentine; 15 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; brother Steven Boschen and wife Nancy of Broken Bow; sister LaRue Shupe of Omaha; sister-in-law Gloria Boschen of Newman Grove; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Garrett LeRoy “Bing” Lucht, 71, of Chambers, May 15, in Biglin’s Mortuary of O’Neill with a private family graveside service at the Chambers Cemetery. Bing Lucht died May 11 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill.

* Funeral service for Meredith D. “Punk” Worth, 92, of Springview, May 13, in the Keya Paha County High School gymnasium at Springview with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery with military rites. Punk Worth died May 2 in his home. Survivors include his wife Enid Worth of Springview; children Ron Worth of Springview, and Lorraine Worth of Springview; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Malvern “Corky” Worth and wife Janet of Springview; sister-in-law Aliene Clark of Rock Springs, Wyo.; brother-in-law Gerry Graham and wife Stella of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Margaret J. “Marge” (Coash) Bonenberger, 89, of Bassett, May 11, in the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Bassett with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Marge Bonenberger died May 7 in her home. Survivors include children Mike Bonenberger of Grand Island, Deb Sewell and husband Darel of Sheridan, Mont., Steve Bonenberger of Bassett, and Brian Bonenberger of Grand Island; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Joan Krysl and husband Gene of Omaha; sisters-in-law LaVonne Coash of Lincoln, Karen Bonenberger of Louisville, and Mary Ann Albrecht of Atkinson; brother-in-law Ronny Bonenberger and wife Ellen of Omaha; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Paul Vanden Bosch, 83, of Gregory, S.D., May 11, in the Gregory Berean Church with burial in the IOOF Cemetery. Paul Vanden Bosch died May 5. Survivors include his wife Ruth Vanden Bosch of Gregory; daughters Carla Lobley and husband Rich of Poland, Maine, and Pamela Barrow and husband Joel of Long Pine; sons Michael Vanden Bosch of Sumpter, S.C., and John Vanden Bosch of Gregory; 12 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers Jerry Vanden Bosch and wife Carolyn of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Donn Vanden Bosch of Omaha; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Arleata Joyce Bass, 81, of Kearney formerly of Brewster, May 10, in the Brewster United Church of Christ with interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Arleata Bass died May 6 in Brookstone Gardens at Kearney. Survivors include husband Howard Bass of Kearney; son Steven Bass and wife Tresa of Brewster; daughter Jayce Bass of Maxwell; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister Twyla Harr and husband Maynard of Ainsworth; and nieces and nephews.

* A memorial service for Donald Ray Fernau, 93, of Ainsworth, May 6, in Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery and military rites provided by the Ainsworth American Legion Post 79. Donald Fernau died Jan. 23 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include son Ron Fernau of Pueblo, Colo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister Doris Voss and husband Jerry of Long Pine; brother-in-law Jerry Greenough and wife Shirley of Aurora; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Steve Anderson, 74, of Dunning, May 2, in the Sandhills High School gym at Dunning with burial in the Dunning Cemetery. Steve Anderson died April 29 in the Callaway Good Life Center.

* A memorial service for Carolyn E. Schipporeit, 83, of Ainsworth, May 1, in the Zion Lutheran Church of Ainsworth with inurnment in the Lutheran Cemetery. Carolyn Schipporeit died April 10 in Great Plains Health at North Platte. Survivors include brother Richard “Dick” Schipporeit and Iree McNally of Yankton, S.D.; sister-in-law Illa Schipporeit of Lakewood, Colo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Melba E. Bejot, 88, of Ainsworth, April 29, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Melba Bejot died April 22 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include children Cindy Price of Nashville, Tenn., Steve Bejot and wife Brenda of Ainsworth, Tom Bejot and wife Mary of Ainsworth, and Terry Bejot and wife Susan of Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother Les Waits of Ainsworth; sisters-in-law Janet Bejot of Seward, and Lorideen Larabee of Neligh; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Helen Dvorak, 99, of Atkinson, April 28, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Helen Dvorak died April 22 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include children Patty Pospichal and husband Rich of Ingalls, Kan., Kathy Smolik and husband Steve of Battlefield, Mo., Mike Dvorak and wife Connie of Elgin, Jake Dvorak and wife Michelle of Atkinson, Joe Dvorak of Atkinson, Jerry Dvorak and wife Trudy of Lincoln, Gina Davis and husband Lyle of Cozad, Mary Fecht and husband Mike of Wray, Colo., Barbara Novak and husband Steve of Lake Andes, S.D., and Lori Blowers and husband Jeff of Henderson, Nev.; 40 grandchildren; 77 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Anna Mullen of Norfolk; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Danny D. Daniels, 64, of Ainsworth, April 27, at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Johnstown with burial in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Danny Daniels died April 21 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Teri Daniels of Ainsworth; son Christopher Frederickson and wife Jessica of Ankeny, Iowa; daughter Jennifer Denny and husband Vance of Ankeny, Iowa; five grandchildren; mother Mary Daniels of Bassett; sister Brenda LeMay of Ainsworth; sisters-in-law Peggy Gross and husband John of Johnstown, and Cheri Gude and husband Ted of Hawarden, Iowa; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Frank Schaaf, 96, of Atkinson, April 25, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Frank Schaaf died April 20 in his home. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Schaaf of Atkinson; children Sheryl Winkler and husband Jerry of Atkinson, Sandra Finley and husband Dennis of Ewing, Victoria Johnson and husband Mark of Atkinson, and Duane “Rocky” Schaaf and wife America of Seattle, Wash.; sisters-in-law Darleen Schaaf of Atkinson, and Connie Schaaf of Atkinson; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Brian M. Landis, 57, of Kearney formerly of Ainsworth, April 24, in the Kearney Living Faith Fellowship Church. Brian Landis died April 15. Survivors include his wife Tracy Landis of Kearney; sons Spencer Landis and wife Angela of Omaha, and Matthew Landis and wife Alaysha of Lincoln; stepfather Robert Lambertus of Kearney; siblings Christopher Edens and wife Sima Bavari of Omaha, Melissa Sweiss and husband Murad of Florida, Teresa McWilliams of Florida, and Delilah Wells and husband James of California; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Beverly J. Dilsaver, 81, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Rose and Bassett, April 22, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Beverly Dilsaver died Feb. 21 in Florida. Survivors include her husband Don Dilsaver of Cape Coral; sons Dennis Dilsaver and wife DeLene of Cape Coral, and Rodney Dilsaver and wife Brenda of Colusa, Calif.; daughter Melinda Davis and husband Jim of Lincoln; four grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brother Ronald Burt of Lincoln; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Margaret L. Seadore, 91, of Long Pine, April 21, in the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Margaret Seadore died April 16 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include son David Seadore and wife Diane of Long Pine; daughter Sharon Anderson and husband Daniel of Lexington; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Minnie Laible, 87, of Stuart, April 19, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Minnie Laible died April 10 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include children Tim Laible and wife Joann of Stuart, Barb Laible of Atkinson, Jerry Laible of Stuart, and Mike Laible and wife Jeanne of Atkinson; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother Joe O’Connell and wife Pam of Norfolk; brother-in-law Louis Laible and wife Marilyn of Atkinson; and sister-in-law Rita Gettert of Crawford.

* Funeral service for Orin Van Winkle, 79, of Kilgore, April 17, in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Nenzel with burial at a later date. Orin Van Winkle died April 8 at Kearney. Survivors include his wife Mary Van Winkle of Kilgore; daughter Megan Failor of Hickman; son Nathan Van Winkle of Scottsbluff; brother Boyd Van Winkle of Edmonton, Canada; and sisters Sharon Grove of Crawford, and Marn Telitz of North Platte.

* Funeral service for Larry Deermer, 77, formerly of Atkinson, April 14, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Larry Deermer died April 5 in the Arbor Care Center at O’Neill. Survivors include sister Linda Baker and husband Joseph of Chambers; brother Ron Deermer of Harvest, Ala.; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Paul M. “Mickey” Lanz, 84, of Bassett, April 13, in the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Bassett with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Mickey Lanz died April 10 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include cousins and other family members.

* Funeral service for Phyllis Langan, 87, of Atkinson, April 13, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Phyllis Langan died April 4 in her daughter’s home at Kearney. Survivors include children Theresa Langan of Kearney, Ann Shapiro and husband Charlie of Kearney, Mary Tasler and husband Charles of La Porte City, Iowa, Steve Langan and wife Deb of Stuart, and Jay Langan of Fayetteville, N.C.; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brothers Doug Kubik and wife Cindy of Atkinson, and Morris Kubik and wife Cathy of Cambridge; and sister Carol Watton of Derby, Kan.

* A graveside memorial service for Judy E. Arrowsmith, 79, of Mills, April 8, at the Newport Cemetery. Judy Arrowsmith died March 25 in the Avera Gregory Hospital at Gregory, S.D. Survivors include sons Tony Arrowsmith and wife Donna of Bellevue, and Brad Arrowsmith and wife Peggy of Valentine; numerous grandchildren; one great-grandson; siblings Carol Moore and husband Paul of Newport, Donna Putnam of York, and Jim Christensen of Hastings; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Stanley L. Libolt, 88, of Burton, April 7, in the Keya Paha County High School gym with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery with military rites. Stanley Libolt died April 1 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include his wife Janice Libolt of Burton; children Kristy Libolt of Neligh, Steve Libolt and wife Cindy of Springview, Denny Libolt and wife Vicki of Springview, and Kathy Vandersnick and husband John of O’Neill; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A celebration of life service for Frances Faye Schubert, 83, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Wood Lake, April 7, in the Wood Lake Church. Frances Schubert died Nov. 30 in the Highlands Health & Rehabilitation Center at Bella Vista. Survivors include her husband Rex Schubert of Bella Vista; children Kimberly Worthing and husband Gordon, Pamela Schubert, Ronald Schubert and wife Julie, and Randall Schubert and wife Catherine; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

* A memorial service for Connie Smith, 72, of Atkinson, April 1, in the Faith Wesleyan Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Connie Smith died March 25 in her home. Survivors include her husband Verdon Smith of Atkinson; children Shanon Deseive and husband Chad of Atkinson, and Bradley Smith and wife Connie of Atkinson; six grandchildren; mother Phyllis Lewis of Atkinson; and sister Linda Hendricks and husband Arlin of Atkinson.

* A memorial service for Eunice Wulf, 98, of Ainsworth, April 1, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Eunice Wulf died March 10 in the Azria Health Nursing Facility at Gretna. Survivors include daughter Mary Ann Thompson and significant other Mark Penrod of Gretna; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Jayne Gotschall, 92, of Atkinson, March 28, in the Atkinson United Methodist Church with inurnment in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Jayne Gotschall died March 24 in Brookstone Acres at Columbus. Survivors include children Ernest Gotschall and wife Cindy of Atkinson, Ellen Johnson of Holdrege, Audrey Samuelson and husband Brian of Polk, Dr. Jeffrey Gotschall and wife Tammi of Columbus, James Gotschall and wife Leann of O’Neill, and Dr. Matthew Gotschall and wife Michele of Grand Island; 22 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Dorothy M. Gross, 91, of Ainsworth, March 24, in the Ainsworth United Methodist Church with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake. Dorothy Gross died March 16 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include children Elaine Ginter and friend Jim Roblyer of Bassett, Janet Rupke and husband Ed of Sun City, Ariz., John Gross and wife Peggy of Johnstown, and Bob Gross and wife Shelly of Everett, Wash.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Andrew “Jack” Jackson Jr. of Casper, Wyo.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Florence Salyers, 88, of Atkinson, March 21, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Florence Salyers died March 16 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include daughter Roxanne Ryan and husband Dennis of Atkinson; two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

* Funeral service for Helen Rowan, 95, of Mills, March 20, in Clausen Funeral Home of Burke, S.D., with burial in the Olive Branch Cemetery near Mills. Helen Rowan died March 14.

* Funeral service for Steven John Ludemann, 64, of Stromsburg formerly of Butte, March 19, in Seger Funeral Home of Stuart with burial in the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery. Steven Ludemann died March 13 in his home. Survivors include his wife Paulette Ludemann of Stromsburg; daughter Wendy Wemhoff and husband Anthony of Pilger; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Michael Ludemann and wife Ellen of Pierre, S.D., and Joe Ludemann and wife Sue of LaVista; sister Nancy Soukup and husband Brian of Grimes, Iowa; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Charles Albert Malone, 80, of Ainsworth, March 18, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial at a later date. Charles Malone died March 14 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Sharon Malone of Ainsworth; son Curtis Malone of Gillette, Wyo.; daughter Jackie Berry and husband Rodney of Bismarck, N.D.; three grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and sister Kay Crone and husband Laurel of Grand Junction, Colo.

* Funeral service for Georgia Dopheide, 92, of Butte, March 15, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Butte with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Georgia Dopheide died March 4 in the Butte Health Care Center.

* A memorial service for Ruth E. Werner, 95, of St. Paul formerly of North Loup, will be held at a later date. Ruther Werner died March 9 in the Brookefield Park Nursing Home at St. Paul. Survivors include her sister Nancy Harlan of Bassett; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Linda L. Taylor, 78, of Long Pine. Linda Taylor died March 10 in the Rock County Hospital at Bassett. Per her wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include her son Kenneth Jones of Rockford, Ill., half-sister Janice D’Orsay of Royal Oaks, Calif.; half-brother Steven D’Orsay of Sonora, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A private family funeral service will be held for Dylan Garwood, 44, of Butte. Dylan Garwood died March 9 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart.

* A memorial service for Donna Zidko, 88, of Lincoln formerly of Spencer, March 14, in the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Spencer with a private family burial in the National Cemetery. Donna Zidko died Feb. 5 in the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital at Lincoln.

* Funeral service for Frances Hipke, 70, of Stuart, March 13, in the Faith Community Church of O’Neill with burial in the Cleveland Cemetery north of Stuart. Frances Hipke died March 8 in the West Holt Memorial Hospital at Atkinson. Survivors include her husband Roy Hipke of Stuart; daughters Katherine Byrd of Church Hill, Tenn., and Kimberly Lofquist and husband Dustin of Atkinson; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four brothers; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Cindi Winer, 71, of Atkinson, will be held at a later date. Cindi Winer died Feb. 23 in her home. Survivors include her husband Dave Winer of Atkinson; children Adrian Uhlig of Broken Bow, and Aaron Uhlig of Columbus; stepchildren Chris Winer and wife Pam of Atkinson, Jason Winer and wife Tricia of Lincoln, and Jesse Winer of Atkinson; numerous grandchildren; and seven siblings.

* A celebration of life for Rick Lee Scott, 76, of Omaha, will be held at a later date. Rick Scott died Feb. 10 at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Survivors include his wife Joyce Scott of Omaha; children Dale Scott and wife Kim of Omaha, Clint Scott and wife Lauren of Austin, Texas, Burr Scott and wife Aman of Dallas, Texas, and Mary Kate Scott of Omaha; eight grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister Pam Scott of Las Vegas, Nev.; two nephews and other family members.

* A memorial service for Jamie G. Fred, 75, of Rose, Feb. 27, in the Burwell United Methodist Church. Jamie Fred died Feb. 9 in the Burwell Community Memorial Health Center. Survivors include his wife Kay Fred of Rose; daughter Holly Bacon and husband Mike of Boswell, Okla.; son Stoney Fred and wife Jenny of Wittmann, Ariz.; one granddaughter; three step-grandchildren; sister Tami McIntosh of Sargent; brother-in-law Kurt Richardson and significant other Sue Schmitz of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nephews.

* A celebration of life service for Juan Diego Sanchez, 75, of Chihuahua, Mexico, formerly of Atkinson, Feb. 23, in the Atkinson Knights of Columbus Hall. Juan Sanchez died Feb. 12 in his home. Survivors include his wife Carolina Delgado Sanchez of Chihuahua; children Juan Pablo Sanchez of O’Neill, Ozzie Sanchez and wife Carmen of Atkinson, and Suni Sanchez of Atkinson; brother Rodolfo Sanchez; and sister Evangelina Sanchez.

* Funeral service for Wilma Lorene Shear, 95, of Scottsbluff formerly of Bassett, Feb. 21, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Lorene Shear died Feb. 16 in the Heritage Estates Nursing Home at Gering.  Survivors include daughters Connie Bussinger and husband Erny of Scottsbluff, and Bonnie Slaymaker of Scottsbluff; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Natalie Fernau, 53, of Plainview formerly of Atkinson, Feb. 25, in Seger Funeral Home of Atkinson with burial at a later date in the Graceland Cemetery near Burke, S.D. Natalie Fernau died Feb. 14 in the Faith Regional Hospital at Norfolk. Survivors include daughter Shaeleen Sue Liewer and husband Darrin of Butte; son Tyler Fernau of Mitchell, S.D.; eight grandchildren; mother Marlene Russell of Butte; siblings Tony Serbousek of St. Francis, Kan., Nicolette Horn of Hay Springs, and Russ Serbousek and wife Kari of Hay Springs; and brother-in-law Jim Scherbarth of Hay Springs.

* Funeral service for Lagreta Arlene Jensby, 90, of Chambers formerly of Ellenwood, Kan., Feb. 13, in the United Methodist Church of Webber, Kan., with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery near Superior. Lagreta Jensby died Feb. 7 in the Parkside Manor at Stuart. Survivors include children Larry Jensby and wife Stacy of Holstein, Nancy Winings and husband Jarrel of Chambers, Gwen Daughhetee and husband Greg of Hays, Kan., and Linda Jensby of Ponca City, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law Donna Meyer.

* Word has been received of the death of Robert J. McLeod, 49, of Ainsworth. Robert McLeod died Feb. 7 in the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital at Kearney. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include his wife Courtney McLeod of Ainsworth; children Breanna McLeod, Ella McLeod and Hunter McLeod all of Ainsworth; parents-in-law Scott and Christy Mason of Long Pine; siblings and other family members.

* Funeral service for Eliza Rzeszotarski, 84, of Emmet, Feb. 10, in the First Presbyterian Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Eliza Rzeszotarski died Feb. 3 in the Atkinson Good Samaritan Center. Survivors include children Roxanne Brotsky and husband Russ of Surprise, Ariz., Joan Farrier and husband Mike of Lindsay, Susanne Boese and husband Mitch of Newton, Kan., and Joyce Cullen of Augusta, Kan.; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and sister Jean Mellor and husband Murray of Atkinson.

* Funeral service for Gary Conroy, 77, of Spencer, Feb. 6, in the Spencer Immanuel Lutheran Church with burial in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery and military rites provided by the Spencer American Legion Post 78. Gary Conroy died Feb. 1 in his home.

* Funeral service for Ruth L. Luehrs, 96, of Long Pine, Feb. 4, in the Ainsworth Evangelical Free Church with burial in the Grandview Cemetery near Long Pine. Ruth Luehrs died Jan. 30 in her home. Survivors include daughters LaVonne Vetter and husband Dail of Cozad, Donna Mundorf of Long Pine, Joyce Hutcheson of Long Pine, and Dixie Hansen and husband Lee of Douglas, Wyo.; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Jean Burkinshaw of Long Pine, and Donna Mae Benson of Norfolk; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Sammy D. Ellis, 67, of Long Pine. Sammy Ellis died Jan. 21. Per his wishes, there will be no service. Survivors include daughter Elizabeth Stone of Minnesota; grandchildren; brother Dwayne Cassidy of Arizona; and other family members.

* A memorial service for Donald Ray Fernau, 93, of Ainsworth, will be held at a later date. Donald Fernau died Jan. 23 in the Sandhills Care Center. Survivors include son Ron Fernau of Pueblo, Colo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sister Doris Voss and husband Jerry of Long Pine; brother-in-law Jerry Greenough and wife Shirley of Aurora; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Merrill D. Strate, 85, of Ainsworth. Merrill Strate died Jan. 20 in the Sandhills Care Center. A service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his wife Olga Strate of Ainsworth; son Sean Strate and wife Stacy of Fredericksburg, Va.; two grandchildren; four siblings; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Raymond Eugene “Ray” Harp, 70, of Grand Island formerly of Ainsworth. Ray Harp died Jan. 8. A service was held in the All Faiths Funeral Home at Grand Island. Survivors include his wife Marylou Harp of Grand Island; daughters Renee Harp, Heidi Huebner, Tammy Alvarado and spouse Brett Ridge, and Katie Johnson and husband Jeff; four grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother Richard Harp and wife Sandy; and stepmother Joyce Harp.

* Funeral service for Walter W. Larson, 67, of Springview, Jan. 26, in the New Hope Community Church of Springview with burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Walter Larson died Jan. 20 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include his wife Vicki Larson of Springview; daughter Michele Carter and husband Greg of Wood River; three grandchildren; siblings Jim Larson and wife Marie of Springview, Terry Larson of Saint Libory, Dorothy Larson of Springview, Lloyd Larson and wife Betty of Newport, and Lois Troy of Lincoln; sister-in-law Carol Larson of Ainsworth; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Dolores Addison, 93, of Atkinson, Jan. 25, in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Atkinson with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Dolores Addison died Jan. 19 in the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital at O’Neill. Survivors include daughters Bonnie Lech and husband Gary of Atkinson and Joy Potts of Norfolk; son-in-law Martin Strampher of Burwell; daughters-in-law Pam Addison of Atkinson and Lynette Addison of Norfolk; sister-in-law Wilma Tasler of Atkinson; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Word has been received of the death of Steven D. Carroll, 65, of Long Pine.  Steven Carroll died Jan. 13 in his home. Per his wishes, no service will be held. Survivors include siblings Terry Carroll and wife Pam of Long Pine, Sherry Qualls and husband Jack of Branson, Mo., and Laurie Carpenter and husband John of Palm Desert, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Stanley G. Larson, 88, of Bassett, Jan. 16, in the Bassett United Methodist Church with burial in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Stanley Larson died Jan. 11 in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care. Survivors include children Steven Larson and wife Tonya of Bassett, Pam Seberger and husband Frank of Newport, Brian Larson and wife Becky of Ault, Colo., Laurie Schlaman and husband John of Batavia, Ill., Deb Ruhrdanz and husband Mike of Lincoln, and Dawn Johnston and husband Dana of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister Dorothy Kuxhausen of Mitchell; brother-in-law Marvin Bussinger of Scottsbluff; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* A visitation for Marla Klockman, 60, of Bridgewater, S.D., Jan. 14, in the Faith Temple Church of Sioux Falls, S.D. Marla Klockman, the director of nursing at the Sandhills Care Center, died Dec. 30 in the Sanford USD Medical Center at Sioux Falls. Survivors include her husband Randy Klockman of Bridgewater; children Monte Dunn and fiancé Eva Mendez of Sioux Falls, Melissa Klockman and significant other Beau of Sacramento, Calif., and Trevor Klockman of Bridgewater; two grandchildren; siblings Wesley Hansen, Linda Jackson and husband Greg, and Rodney Hansen and wife Andrea; and nieces and nephews.

* Funeral service for Larry Ries, 71, of Atkinson, Jan. 14, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Larry Ries died Jan. 9 in his home. Survivors include his wife Lynn Ries of Atkinson; children Bryan Slaymaker and wife Amber of Atkinson, Brandi Mitchell and husband Jason of Atkinson, Lisa Alder and husband Shawn of Atkinson, Jenni Ruda and husband Dan of Atkinson, Jamie Mitchell and husband Dirk of Atkinson, and Rebecca Ries of Lincoln; 23 grandchildren; brothers George Ries Jr. and wife Lois of Minnesota, and Jack Ries and wife Kathy of Shoreview, Minn.; and sisters Betti Troshynski and husband Jim of Atkinson, Carol Ries and Everett Vogel of Stuart, and Bonnie Brown of Lincoln.

* Funeral service for Eleanor F. Schipporeit, 92, of Ainsworth, Jan. 13, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the Lutheran Cemetery. Eleanor Schipporeit died Jan. 8 in the Brown County Hospital. Survivors include sons David Schipporeit and wife Pat of Norfolk, and Lance Schipporeit and wife Vicki of Ainsworth; daughters Jeannette Schipporeit of Norfolk, and Julie Smith and husband Richard of Kearney; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Dale Hartmann of Orange, Calif.; nieces, nephews and other family members.

* Funeral service for Casey James Jochem, 39, of Bassett formerly of Atkinson, Jan. 9, in the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the German Valley Cemetery north of Brewster. Casey Jochem died Jan. 5 in his home. Survivors include his father Craig Jochem of Bassett; brothers Luke Jochem of Bevier, Mo., Denver Jochem of Hico, Texas, and Caleb Jochem and wife Melissa of Gallatin, Mo.; sisters Sara Molley and husband Jeremy of Bucklin, Mo., and Haley Ridge and husband Logan of Grant City, Mo.; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

* Funeral service for Ralph Reiser, 70, of Orchard, Jan. 6, in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church of Butte with burial in the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery. Ralph Reiser died Dec. 30 in the Faith Regional Health Services at Norfolk.

* Funeral service for Bernard J. Sterns, 95, of Atkinson, Jan. 5, in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Atkinson with burial in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery and military rites provided by the Atkinson American Legion Farley/Tushla Post 86. Bernard Sterns died Dec. 30 in Fairview Manor at Fairmont. Survivors include two nieces, a nephew, and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

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