Birthday Announcements

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. ...

101st birthday Cloyd Hoyt of rural McCook, currently residing in Iowa, will celebrate his 101st Birthday on Friday, July 26, 2019. Cloyd is a retired farmer and community service devotee. He served on many boards, including District 8 School board, REA, Red Cross, and the Irrigation District...

85th birthday The family of Nita Malleck of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 301 S. Seventh, McCook, NE 69001.

95th birthday The family of Ruby Zimbelman Stock of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 E. 11th, Apt. No. 309, McCook, NE 69001.

75th birthday The family of Sharon Harvey of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 75th birthday on Friday, July 26, 2019. She was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., in 1944. She was a teacher and administrator at Southwest Elementary School, along with running Cowboy Up Tack in McCook with her husband, Bob. ...

90th birthday The family of Vonna (Hardy) Ragan of Stratton is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Friday, July 19. She was born in 1929 in Stratton. The open house is Sunday, July 21, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lakeview Lodge in Stratton. ...

97th birthday Nadine Lafferty of Oberlin, Kan., will celebrate her 97th birthday on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Good Samaritan Center, 108 East Hall, Oberlin, KS, 67749.

85th birthday The family of Elaine Peterson of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. She was born in Lebanon, Neb. Her family includes children, Tami Peterson and Nancy Ward, both of Palisade; 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granchild. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 64, Palisade, NE 69040...

80th birthday The family of June Goad of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She has five children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 402 East 4th Street, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Vaunda Hyde of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Thursday, May 23, 2019. She was born in Wauneta, Neb. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1405 E. Fairacres Drive, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Melva Esch is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on May 14, 2019. She has four children, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Cards of Congratulations will reach her at 1700 Lindberg Rd, #214, W. Lafayette, IN 47906...

95th birthday The family of Ferne Hoffman of Denver, Colo., formerly of Southwest Nebraska, is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Friday, May 9, 2019. She formerly lived in Benkelman and Haigler, Neb., and lived with her daughter in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 2575 South Logan Street, Denver, CO 80210...

80th birthday The family of Norma Klein of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She has four children, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Help her family celebrate by sending cards of congratulations to her at her 603 West H, McCook, NE 69001...