Birthday Announcements

89th birthday Patsy Lee (Kleesick) Redfern, formerly of Bartley, Neb., is celebrating her 89th birthday (very quietly) today, March 21, 2019, at her new home at Brookdale McCook, room 301. She is the daughter of the late Fred and Lucille Kleesick, formerly of Bartley and the wife of the late Alan Redfern, formerly of Marion, Neb. She has one son, James Redfern of rural route McCook and one granddaughter, Erika Allen of Denver, Colo...

80th birthday The family of Otis Ruppert of rural McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Monday, March 25, 2019. He was born in 1939 on the Ruppert homestead north of McCook. His family includes his late wife, Bonnie; children, Kimberly and husband, Brent Olofson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Julie and husband, Ted Golden of North Platte, Neb.; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 73603 Road 381, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Martha Jo Jorgensen of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She has lived in Southwest Nebraska most of her life, calling Indianola, McCook, and now Curtis, Neb., her home. Her family includes husband, Gary Jorgensen of Curtis. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 610 Howard Ave., Curtis, NE, 69025...

80th birthday The family of Donna Brewster of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 906 E. Sixth, McCook, NE 69001.

75th birthday The family of Jerry Beckenhauer of Papillion, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of 75th birthday on Friday, March 8, 2019. Jerry and his wife, Cheri, have three children, Lynette (Mike), Scott (Michalene), Lisa (Daniel) and nine grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 204 Longwood Dr., Papillion, NE 68133.  ...

80th birthday The family of Dick Rayer of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Saturday Feb. 2, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 278, Indianola, NE 69034.

90th birthday The family of Lad Smith of Bartley, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of his 90th birthday. The open house is Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Bartley Legion Hall. No gifts, please. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 219, Bartley, NE  69020...

The children of Herbert Besler are requesting a card shower in honor of his 75th Birthday on January 31st. Cards of congratulations can reach him at 40691 Dr 720, Cambridge, NE 69022.

85th birthday The family of Roger Wilson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. He was born in Red Cloud, Neb., in 1934. His family includes his wife, Marjorie Wilson; children, Kim Conroy and husband, Jim Conroy of Papillion, Neb., Mike Wilson of Indianola, Neb., and Don Wilson of McCook; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Ardith Stute of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. She was born in 1929 near Wauneta, Neb. Her family includes daughters, Gwendolyn (Mickey) Brunkhorst, the late Janice (Terry) Buss and Donna (Jim) Hall; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 606 East F Street, McCook, NE  69001...

70th birthday The family of Larry Stoney of Herndon, Kan., is hosting a card shower and reception in honor of his 70th birthday on Jan. 18, 2019. He was born in 1949 in Lincoln, Neb. A come-and-go reception is Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. ...

80th birthday The family of Roger Zink of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. He was born in McCook, Neb., in 1949 and has farmed north of Indianola his entire life. He is a member of United Methodist Church in Indianola. ...

80th birthday The family of Roger Goltl of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 38453 Drive 713, McCook, NE 69001.

80th birthday The family of Gerald Hein of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. He grew up in Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School. He worked at McCook Packing and later retired from Burlington Northern Railroad. ...

75th birthday The family of Leon Kolbet of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 75th birthday today, Dec. 11, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1107 Westridge Parkway, McCook, NE 69001.

90th birthday The family of Irene (Bauer) Schneider of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 803 West J Street, McCook, NE 69001.

80th birthday The family of Charlotte (Uhrich) Lawson is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach her at c/o Becky Wright, 201 Cherry Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.

80th birthday The family of Shirley Driml-Perez of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday today, Nov. 9, 2018. She was born in 1938 in Alliance, Neb. Her family includes her husband, Ernie Perez, late husband, Richard Driml; children, Scott Driml and wife, Sandi of Paradise Valley, Ariz., Darriel Driml of Fairhaven, Mass., John Perez and wife, Jean of Omaha, Neb,. ...

92nd birthday Glenn Callander of Hayes County, Neb., is celebrating his 92nd birthday on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, with an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Hayes Center. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 73696 Ave. 377, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday Clara Ann Trail, aka Grannie Annie, is celebrating her 80th birthday on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Her family invites the public to an afternoon of celebration on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at McCook Memorial United Methodist Church basement, 105 East E, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Your presence is the best present possible. Please join us as we pay tribute to a wonderful lady.Cards of congratulations will reach her at 201 West M, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Delbert Blake of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Nov. 7, 1938. He was born in 1938 in Ogalalla, Neb. He and his family have owned and operated Blake’s Service in McCook since 1961, 58 years. ...

80th birthday The family of Loren Egle of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 612 County Ave., Stratton, NE 69043.

80th birthday The family of Dale Friehe of Beaver City, Neb., is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Oct. 31, 2018. His family includes brother, Francis (wife, Jackie) of Culbertson, Neb., and their family; sister, Anita Friehe of Omaha, Neb.; numerous nieces and nephews and their families. ...

70th birthday The family of Wilber Ruppert of Culbertson, Neb., is celebrating his 70th birthday with an open house and card shower. The open house is on his birthday, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at the Horse Creek Inn at 1 Bison Holiday Drive, McCook, Neb., (north of McDonalds). ...

80th birthday The family of Geraldine Clark of Trenton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. She owned and operated “Rockin Robins” in McCook for many years. Her family includes children, Dana, Robin and Bruce; six grandsons and seven great-grandkids. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 506, Trenton, NE 69044...

90th birthday The family of Don Daugherty of Trenton is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Monday, Oct. 8. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 221 East C, Trenton, NE 69044.

90th birthday The family of Wallace E. Keen of McCook is hosting a reception in honor of his 90th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. The reception is Oct. 17, 3 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 411 E. Sixth in McCook. No gifts, please. He graduated from McCook High School in 1947 and then from McCook Community College. ...

90th birthday The family of Bruce Swanson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. He was born 1929 in McCook. HIs family includes his wife, Beverlee Swanson (Meyers); children, Terri and Al Goodsell, Leslie Butler, Robert and Kathryn Swanson, and Steve and Rhonda Swanson; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1500 East 11th, Room 300, McCook NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Alice Hansen of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Her family includes children, Mike Hansen of Cambridge, Doris (Jerrod) Burke of Curtis, Neb., and Barb (Rob) Pinkal of McCook, Neb.; four grandchildren, Lauren and Logan Burke; Samantha and Talon Pinkal; and one great-grandchild, Kaidyn Salpa. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 620 Shole Ave, Cambridge, NE 69022...

90th birthday The family of Shirley Dicke of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. She was born in Naponee, Neb., in 1928. Her family includes husband, Leonard, whom she married in 1952; children, Larry and wife, Theresa of McCook, Jan and husband, Jim Ashby of Geneva, Neb., and Karen of McCook; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives. ...