Birthday Announcements

90th birthday The family of Roberta Werkmeister of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 36151 U.S. Highway 6, Palisade, NE 69040

80th birthday The family of Donna Behlke of Benkelman is requesting a card shower to honor her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach her at PO Box 321, Benkelman, NE, 69021.

80th birthday The family of Harold Potthoff of Trenton is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 35807 Drive 714, Trenton, NE 69044.

85th birthday The family of Hazel Loomis of McCook is requesting a card shower to honor her 85th birthday on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at: c/o Hillcrest Nursing Home, 309 West 7th Street, McCook, NE 69001.

90th birthday The family of Betty Wortman of McCook is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. The open house is on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2-4 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 312 Seminole in McCook. ...

The family of DeMarys Cooper is requesting a card shower for her 80th birthday on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. DeMarys taught school in Chase County for over 50 years, so some of you may have had her as a teacher. She would love to hear from you! Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 1333, Imperial NE 69033...

The family of Geneva Eckhardt of McCook is hosting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 120 East G, No. 4, McCook, NE 69001.

95th birthday The family of Julia Diehl of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019. Her family wishes to shower Julia with love and blessings. She is blessed with five daughters and their husbands, Michele and Dan Schram, Debra and John Glasco, Connie and Tom Henry, Becky and Cloid Smith, and Julie and Bill Keller; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. ...

90th birthday The family of Jean Witte of Cambridge is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Her children lovingly blessed by her life are Barb and Duane Phillips, Brenda and Mark Miller, Steve and Connie Witte, Sharon and Kelly Evans, Roger and Nan Witte, Mark and Deb Witte, Janet (deceased) and Larry Davis. Join in celebrating this wonderful woman with a card to 71435 Highway 47, Cambridge, NE 69022...

90th birthday The family of Dolores (Rothmeyer) Lawson of Hayes Center, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. She was born in rural Decatur County. Her family includes children, Tim and Lisa Lawson of Hayes Center, Ed Lawson of Hayes Center, Mary Lawson of Ogallala, Neb., Michaela Lawson of Bartlesville, Okla., and Doug and Betty Lawson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. ...

85th Birthday The family of Iva Fritz of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019. Her family includes children, Irene and Randy Johnson of McCook, Steve and Renee Fritz of McCook, Carlett Fritz-Marshall of North Platte; grandchildren, Jon and Carrie Johnson, Jeff and Kristin Johnson, Carl and Adrianne Fritz, Craig Fritz, Daniel, Melvin and Mary Marshall; and 4 great-grandchildren. ...

100th birthday The family of Andrew Meyerle of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is hosting a reception in honor of his 100th birthday. He was born Oct. 2, 1919, in Elk City, Neb. Following his service in World War II, he earned a degree in pharmacy at the University of Nebraska. ...

97th birthday The family of Mitty Arminta (Huggins) Quigley of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 97th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 39276 Rd 720, Indianola, NE 69034.

90th birthday The family of Claudine Hickert of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, 2 to 4 p.m., at the Community Building at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds, 1412 W. Fifth. She was born Sept. ...

60th birthday The family of Kellie Miner of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 60th birthday on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. She was born in Buffalo, N.Y. Her family includes husband, Richard; children, Randy and Sarah Miner (kids, Lillie, Hunter, Draven) of Palisade and Lindsay and Adam Brusoe (kids, June and Austin) of Culbertson. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Box 35,Palisade NE 69040...

90th birthday The family of Jackie Rippen of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. Her family includes children, Ted Rippen of Culbertson, Jerry and Sara Rippen of McCook, Todd and Chris Rippen of Culbertson; grandchildren, Shane and Kelly Rippen, Jill and Jon Eberspacher, Garrett and Julie Rippen, Eric and Jen Rippen, John, Matt and Lindsey Rippen; and 8 great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Delores Richards of Hayes Center, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. She was born in Hastings, Neb., in 1929. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the Hayes Center Bethel Baptist Church. ...

60th birthday The family of Ken Vontz of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 60th birthday on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. His family includes children, Kristopher Vontz of McCook and Hannah Couillard and husband, Cole of Lincoln, Neb. He is a lifelong resident of McCook.Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1001 West J St., McCook, NE, 69001...

80th birthday The family of John Pursley of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 34980 Road 720, Stratton, NE 69043.

90th birthday The family of Marjorie Schlegel of rural Culbertson, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born July 28,1929, in Culbertson. The open house is Sunday, July 28, 2019, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Econolodge/Rodeway Inn (Chief Motel) Courtyard in McCook, Neb. ...

80th birthday The family of Loren Griffin of McCook is hosting an open house in honor of his 80th birthday. He was born Aug. 25, 1939. The open house is Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, from 2-5 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 308 E. Ninth in McCook. His family includes his wife, Ellen; children, Brenda (Tim) Walter of McCook, Linda (John) Brewster of McCook,Tim Griffin of North Platte, Neb., Margo (Tim) Schnell of Lincoln, Neb., Paul Griffin of McCook, Mary (Rick)Tolliver of Springfield, Neb., Laura (Ryan) Johnson of Lincoln and Jim Griffin North Platte; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. ...