Birthday Announcements

Birthday open house The families of Jason Stone, left, of McCook and Tom Ferneau of Culbertson, Neb., are hosting an open house in honor of their birthdays on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, starting at 6 p.m. at the Ag Building at Hitchcock County Fairgrounds in Culbertson. ...

90th birthday The family of Dan Funk of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. He was born in Scottsbluff, Neb. His family includes his wife, Marilyn Funk of McCook; son, Mike Funk and wife, Janet of Oklahoma and two grandchildren, Matthew and Rachel Funk. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 201 Apache Drive, McCook, NE 69001...

85th birthday The family of Howard Runge of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1310 Arizona Street, Culbertson, NE  69024.

90th birthday The family of Arlene Newcomb of Bartley, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022. Her family includes her late husband, Bob “Bartley Bob” Newcomb; children, Doug Newcomb of Stratton, Neb., Gary Newcomb of Bartley, Larry and Shari Newcomb of Minden, Neb., Craig and Trista Newcomb of Bertrand; 4 grandchildren, Kari and Tim Vacek of Lincoln, Neb., Kayla and Scott Smalley of McCook, Kyle and Hayley Newcomb of McCook, Dawson Newcomb of Bertrand; and 6 great-grandchildren, Tricia, Teddy, Molly and Luke Vacek of Lincoln and Hailey and Hayden Smalley of McCook. ...

90th birthday The family of Jeanie Jones-Thurston of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 610 E 14th,  Highland Park #D7, McCook, NE 69001.

90th birthday The family of Verda (Richter) Wegener of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022. She grew up in Hayes County, Neb., and has lived and worked in this area all her life. Her family includes daughter and son-in-law, Marla and Mike Sanders of McCook; granddaughters, Kayla Pritchard and Maggie Latta; and great-grandson, Rex Pritchard. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 332 N. Cherokee, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Lucy (Carter) Townsend of Danbury, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 80th birthday on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022. Th open house is Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, 406 p.m., at the Lebanon American Legion, Highway 89 in Lebanon, Ore. ...

92nd birthday The family of Anna Mae Hart of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of her birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. She was born on Emmons County in North Dakota. The open house is Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, from 1-3 p.m., at the McCook Heritage Senior Center, 1312 W. Fifth in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1614 W. 9th, McCook, NE 69001...

90th birthday The family of Bettye Pursley of Benkelman, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Her family includes children, Vicki Pursley League of MccCook, Neb., Gary Pursley of Greeley, Colo., Kevin (Lynn) Pursley of Abilene,Texas, Ron (Kathy) Pursley of Benkelman and Darci (Marck) Newman of Andover, Maine. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 33974 Old 34,...

90th birthday The family of Lucille Tiller Greenlee of Fort Wayne Ind.,is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. She was born in Red Willow County, Neb., and graduated from Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis. ...

95th birthday The family of Mary Lou Post of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022. She was born in Palisade. Her family includes children, Jerry (Patty) Post of Palisade, Steve (Brigitta) Post of McCook, Neb., and Theda (John) Kester of Loveland, Colo. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 73, Palisade, NE  69040...

80th birthday The family of Jackie Friehe of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. She was born in McCook, Neb. Her family includes husband, Francis Friehe; children, Mark and Donna Friehe of Gretna, Neb., Deb and Bruce Wilcox of McCook, Brad and Jennifer Friehe of rural Hayes County, Neb., Brian Friehe of McCook; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Leona Smith of McCook is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of her 90th birthday. The open house is Saturday, July 30, 2022, 1-3 p.m., at the Cobblestone, 1301 N. Highway 83. Her family includes children, Rita and Darrel Messersmith and Roger and Chris Smith of McCook, Rich and Cheri Smith of Gilbert, Ariz., Bob and Marie Smith of Culbertson, Neb., and Ron and Lolita Smith of Gulfport, Miss. ...

80th birthday The family of Susan Weber of Trenton, Neb., is hosting a birthday party and card shower in honor of her 80th birthday. The party is Saturday, July 30, 2022, 1-4 p.m. at the Culbertson Fairgrounds, 315 Railroad Street. She was born in Stockton, Calif., and she, her husband, Bill and children moved to Culbertson in 1971. ...

86th birthday The family of Vincent Sis of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 86th birthday on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 128, Stratton, NE 69043.

80th birthday The family of Grant Pfanstiel of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, Neb. His family includes his wife, Charlene; children, Doug and Diane Pfanstiel of Lincoln, Neb., Shawn and Katie Pfanstiel and Kim Pfanstiel, all of Grand Island, Neb.; and 6 grandchildren, Chase, Breanna, Emma, Hannah, Collin and Molly. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1011 East 4th, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Richard “Rich” Hampton of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born in Anselmo, Neb. He’s lived in Southwest Nebraska since 1960.  Rich is a self-taught jack of all trades but has earned a living owning Hampton Alignment and Pioneer Doors West businesses and working as an engineer on BNSF, among many other pursuits.  His passions are classic cars, being with family, helping at church, landscaping their home and “keeping busy.” He is a member of St. ...

80th birthday The family of Willa Urban is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 607 N. Wilson Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749.

85th birthday The family of Don Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Sunday, May 29, 2022. He was born in rural Hayes County. His family includes children, Glynn Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Brian Fagerstone and Michelle-Cameron of Missouri, Gary Fagerstone of Hayes Center, Beth Ann McElroy and Brady of Lamar, Colo.; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 36894 RD 730 Hayes Center, NE 69032...

100th birthday Family and friends of Phyllis Coolidge of McCook are hosting an open house and card shower in honor of her 100th birthday. She was born May 26, 1922 in Omaha, Neb. The open house is Friday, May 27, 2022, starting at 2:30 p.m., at the Masonic Temple, 322 Norris, third floor. An elevator is available. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1524 Centennial, McCook, NE 69001...

60th birthday The family of Bruce Solko of North Platte, Neb., is hosting an open house/card shower in honor of his 60th birthday. The open house is Sunday, May 22, 2022, 1:30-4 p.m., at the North Platte Community Playhouse, 301 East 5th Street, in North Platte. He was born May 28, 1962, in Stratton, Neb., and has family from Benkelman to Cambridge, Neb., and in the Atwood, Kan., area. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 419 S. Welch Ave., North Platte, NE 69101...

95th birthday The family of Vene Deminski of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Sunday, May 15, 2022. Her family includes daughters, Kathy Salts of Broken Bow, Neb., Jerri Barber of Indianola, Neb., son, Tracy Deminski of Omaha, Neb.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 721 Penn Street, Cambridge, NE 69022...

90th birthday The family of Christel (Weitschies) Lakatosh of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born in Seckenburg, Ostpreussen (Germany). Her family includes children, Greg and Debbie Arp of McCook, Neb., and David Lakatosh of Aurora, Colo.; grandchildren, Christopher and Korin Arp of Friend, Neb., Colin Arp of Longmont, Colo., Emily Arp of Lakewood, Colo., and Mark Arp of Seward, Neb.; great-grandchildren, Kallie Knollenberg and Payton Mort of McPherson, Kan., Grace Arp of Lincoln, Neb., Preston Knollenberg of Friend, Neb., and Zayde and Zonder Arp of Friend; and great-great-grandchild, Nolan Timothy Mort of McPherson, Kan. ...

87th birthday The family of Verna J. Wertz of Trenton, Neb., is hosting a come-and-go open house in honor of her 87th birthday. She was born May 24, 1935. Please join us for some birthday treats on Sunday, May 29, 2022, 1-3 p.m., at the Trenton Ambulance Barn located south of the Community State Bank on Main Street. Your presence is all the gift needed. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 397, Trenton, NE 69044...

90th birthday The family of Ellen Barlow of Trenton is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at El Dorado Manor, P.O. Box 97, Trenton, NE 69044.

86th birthday The family of Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Schaaf of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 86th birthday today, May 6, 2022. She was born in 1936 in Chicago, Ill. She was the “liberry lady” (children’s librarian) at the McCook Public Library for over 20 years. Her family includes children, Lorri Sughroue of McCook and Lisa (John) Lee of Loveland, Colo., and six grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1010 E. Second, McCook, NE 69001...

100th birthday The family of Neal Callan of Alliance, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 100th birthday that was April 7, 2022. Neal was formerly of McCook until the passing of his wife, Anita (Unger) Callan. His children include Ron (Cindy) Callan of Orleans, Neb., Sandy (Mark) Hissam of Alliance, the late Sharon Brennemann and Randy Callan; 8 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandsons.  Cards of congratulations will reach him at  672 West 20th Street, Alliance, NE 69301.. ...