Birthday Announcements

75th birthday The family of Susan Weber is requesting a card shower in honor of her 75th birthday on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Her family includes husband Bill Weber, daughter, Ronda Erdman of Culbertson Neb., grandsons, Brock Erdman and wife, Amy of Lake Jackson, Texas, Nicholas Erdman and wife, Tina, Abraham Weber and girlfriend, Taylor Stevens, all of Culbertson; great-grandchildren, Kaliana, Maddox, Natalya Erdman of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Miles and Jax Erdman of Culbertson. ...

95th birthday The family of Inger Jacobs of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of her 95th birthday. She was born July 30, 1922, in Grand Forks, N.D. The reception is Sunday, July 30, 2017, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the private dining room at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Room 421,309 West 7th Street, McCook, NE 69001...

90th birthday Family and friends of Ruth Bridgmon of Palisade, Neb., are hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday Sunday, July 16, 2017. The open house is Saturday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mihm Hall in Palisade. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 144, Palisade, NE 69040...

80th birthday The family of Darlene Cuellar of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Her family includes children, Theresa Cuellar of Omaha, Neb., Doreen and Steve Sima of Alabama, Dianne and Gary Klabunde of Omaha, Karen and Ron Wertz of Trenton, Neb., Chris and Alan Griffing of Omaha and Denise Spellman of Shelton, Neb. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 402 Missouri Ave. Circle, No. 7, McCook, NE 69002...

90th birthdays The family of Warren and Wayne Harrison is hosting a potluck in honor of their 90th birthdays. The potluck is Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeview Lodge, (Old Girl Scout camp), two miles east of Stratton, Neb. Meat will be provided, please bring salads or desserts. All family and friends are welcome to attend...

The family of Monte Rogers of McCook is requesting a card shower and hosting an open house in honor of his 90th birthday July 6. He was born in McCook in 1927 and is the owner/operator of a painting and contracting business for over 60 years. The open house is Sunday, July 9, 2017, from 1 to 3 p.m. ...

The family of Robert “Bob” Newcomb of Bartley, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was born in Cambridge, Neb., and was a teacher and coach at Bartley Public Schools. He was affectionately known as “Bartley Bob.” His family includes his wife, Arlene Newcomb of Bethune, Colo.; children, Doug Newcomb of Stratton, Neb., Gary Newcomb of Bartley, Larry Newcomb and Shari of Minden, Neb., and Craig Newcomb and Trista of Bertrand, Neb.;  grandchildren,  Tim and Kari (Newcomb) Vacek, Scott and Kayla (Newcomb) Smalley, Kyle Newcomb and Dawson Newcomb; and  great- grandchildren,  Tricia, Hailey, Teddy, Hayden and Molly. ...

95th birthday The family of Nadene Lafferty of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Friday, July 7, 2017. Cards of congratulations will reach her in care of Galen Lafferty, 2630 1900th Road, Danbury, NE 69026.

70th birthday The family of Mary Lou (Nokes) Gutchewsky of Herndon, Kan., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 70th birthday on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born in Oberlin, Kan., in 1947. Her family includes children and grandchildren,Tammy and Kendal Neal and Katrina and Jimmy of Oberlin, Brian and Krista Gutchewsky and Gavin, Jillian and Jena of Kearney, Neb., and Sarah and Joel Uerling and Addyson, Hayden and Lily of McCook. ...

95th birthday The family of Irene (Pickrel) Traphagen of McCook is celebrating her 95th birthday with a reception and card shower. She was born on the family farm on May 28, 1922, in Moorefield, Neb. She was a nurse at St. Catherine’s Hospital starting in 1943 and later worked at Community Hospital in McCook, retiring in 1975. ...

90th birthday The family of Joan Mace of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, May 23. She was born in McCook in 1927. Her fmaily includes children, Thomas Mace of San Diego, Calif., Jerry Mace of Los Angeles, Calif., Henry and Karen Mace of Tecumseh, Kan., and Sandy and Rod Lytle of McCook; grandchildren, Matt and Becky Mace of Topeka, Kan., Michelle and Russell Collins of Lynwood, Wash., Christina and Barney Blas of Chula Vista, Calif., Chester Mace of San Diego, Calif., and Joshua Lytle of McCook; great-grandchilren, Tiara and Teyana Mace, Alija Blas, Ivy, Caden and Koby Collins and Caleb Mace. ...

93rd birthday The family of Eddie J. Watt of Park Hill, Okla., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 93rd birthday on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. He was Chief of Police for 33 years in Benkelman, Neb., and owed and operated Daylight Donut in Benkelman. ...

90th birthday The family of Millie Housley of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. She was born in 1927 in McCook, Her family includes children, Gary Housley of McCook, Linda and Dan Haines of Culbertson, Neb., Cindy and Steve Quigley of Indianola, Neb., Terri and Tim Stevens and Cheryl Collins, all of McCook;  11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. ...

80th birthday The family of Shirley Lichty of McCook is hosting a reception and card shower in honor of her 80th birthday.  The reception is on her birthday, Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 411 E. Sixth in McCook. ...

81st birthday The family of Marvin Harms of Culbertson is requesting a card shower in honor of his 81st birthday on Monday, April 17, 2017. His family includes his wife, Betty of Culbertson, children, Shari (Jim) Lewis of Culbertson, Susi Curl and Peggy (Wayne) Needham, all of McCook, and the late Alan Harms, who passed away in 2003; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, with one on the way. ...

88th birthday The family of Rosalie Weskamp request a card shower in honor of her 88th birthday on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. Her children are Craig (Polly) Weskamp of Aurora, Colo., Mara Lee (Fred) Ebert of Sonoma, Calif., and Rose Weskamp of Truckee, Calif.; and grandchildren, Ryan Weskamp, Logan Ebert, Connor Ebert, Jenna Ebert, Shelbie Ebert, and Deanna Sunnegren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 709 E. Second, McCook, NE 69001...

93rd birthday The family of Cecelia Kotschwar of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 93rd birthday on Sunday, April 16, 2017. Her family includes children, Diane Miller of Lincoln, Neb., Joanne Bernard of Grand Island, Neb., Ron and Sheryl Kotschwar, Mike and Sandy Kotschwar and Alan and Jeannine Kotschwar, all of McCook, Marian and Barry Richards of Hayes Center, Neb., and Tim and Connie Kotschwar of Minden, Neb.; 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. ...

100th birthday The family of Carl Mohr of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of his 100th birthday. His birthday is Wednesday, April 19, 2017 and the open house is Saturday, April 15, from 2-4 p.m. at the Heritage Senior Center in McCook, 1400 W. ...

95th birthday The family of Neal Callan of Alliance, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 95th birthday on Friday, April 7, 2017. He was born in 1922 in Red Willow County. His family includes children, Sandy and Mark Hissam of Alliance, Ron and Cindy Callan of Kearney, Neb., along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 416 Lane 2, Alliance, NE 69301...

90th birthday The family of Ed Geier of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Monday, March 27, 2017. He was born in Duncan, Nebraska in 1927. His family includes children, Rod and Pam Ochsner of Culbertson, Phil and Teresa Pierce of Ogallala, Neb., Mike and Laurie Geier of North Platte, Neb., Randy and Kathy Geier of Wauneta, Neb.; 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. ...

80th birthday The family of Betty Woodruff of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Her family includes her husband, Bob; children, Chuck and Holly Woodruff and girls of Douglas, Wyo., and Tom and Janie Bredvick and boys of McCook; and six great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 300 West 11th, C7, McCook, NE 69001...

Abigail Lynn Clausen Adam and Kari Clausen of McCook announce the birth of their daughter, Abigail Lynn Clausen, who was born March 3, 2017, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. She has a brother, Kole, 4, and sister, Addysen, 2. Grandparents are Jim and Kathy Riepl of Atwood, Kan., and  Duane and Debra Clausen of Alliance, Neb. Great-grandparents are Eunice Braxmeyer of Atwood and Harry and Mary Depe of Trenton, Neb...

70th birthday The family of Jerry Michaelis of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 70th birthday on Sunday, March 26, 2017. His family includes wife, Barbara; children, Leanne (Steve) Miller, Brian (Terra) Michaelis, Kevin (Shawna) Michaelis and Jason Michaelis; and grandchildren, Ashley, Megan, Grady, Kassidy, Mason, Lincoln, Kenzie, Emerie, Landyn and Hadley. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 4108 E. Dragoon Ave., Mesa, AZ 85206...

102nd birthday Tena Larson-Wimer of McCook will celebrate her 102nd birthday on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Cards of congratulations will reach her at c/o Hillcrest Nursing Home, 309 W. Seventh, Room 426, McCook, NE 69001.

80th birthday The family of Doris Ruppert of McCook is hosting a reception and card shower in honor of her 80th birthday Sunday, March 12, 2017. The reception is Saturday, March 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the community building at the Red Wiilow County Fairgrounds, 1400 W. ...

90th birthday The family of Maraglee Ruf of Wilsonville, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Her family includes children, Pat and Chuck Brashears of Kearney Neb., Deanna and Mark Hankins of McCook, Neb.; David and Margaret Ruf of Wilsonville, Nancy Van Duyne of Salina, Kan., Dannette and Gary Fander of Beatrice, Neb., Danny Ruf of Wilsonville, Cindy and Jeff Bolin of Albion, Neb., Tammy Solomon of McCook, Claudia and Rick Fredrick of Alda, Neb.; 15 grand children and 24 great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday Art Koetter of McCook is celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday, March 5, 2017. His family is hosting a card shower and cake reception on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Heritage Senior Center in McCook, 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrating with Art are his daughters, Pam Sellers, Barb Brown and Gloria Barron, all of McCook and Carri (Todd) Case of York, Neb. He has 9 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 718 West 5th, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Carol Farley of Lincoln, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Saturday, March 4, 2017. She and her husband are formerly of Indianola, Neb. Her family includes husband, Don Farley; daughters, Shannon Denny and Mike of Valley, Neb., Susan Partridge and Don of Wahoo, Neb., Ross Farley and Jenny of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. ...

80th birthday The family of Don Klein of McCook is hosting a card shower and cake reception in honor of his 80th birthday on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at Klein's Motor and Electric, from 2-5 p.m. His family includes his wife, Norma and daughters, Pam Klein of Denver, Colo., Deb Klein, Sonya Prentice, and Tracey Sis and husband, Marshell, all of McCook. He has 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 603 West H, McCook, NE 69001...

100th birthday The family of Eleanor Traphagan of Sterling, Colo., formerly of McCook, Neb., is hosting a reception and a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017. She lived in Red Willow County for the majority of her 100 years and moved to Sterling seven years ago to be closer to her nephew. ...

80th birthday The family of Don Schaaf of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017. He was born at St. Catherine's Hospital in McCook in 1937. His family includes wife, Kathy; children, Lorri Sughroue of McCook and Lisa (John) Lee of Fort Collins, Colo.; and six grandchildren, Naomi of Chadron, Neb., Jessa of LaVista, Neb., Molly of Stillwater, Okla., Trent of Benkelman, Neb., Noaa of Liberia, Africa, and Darby of Japan. ...

70th birthday The family of Bob Nemechek of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 70th birthday on Monday, Feb. 13, 2017. Cards can reach him at 404 W. Third, McCook NE 69001.