Birthday Announcements

80th birthday The family of twins, Calvin Brown of Eugene, Ore., and Cermit Brown of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of their 80th birthdays on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. They were born on the family farm south of Trenton, Neb. Cards of congratulations will reach Calvin at 33436 Bloomberg Rd, Eugene, Ore., and Cermit at 36973 US Highway 6, Culbertson, NE 69024...

90th birthday The family of Patty Grafel of Hastings, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020. She was born on the family farm in Trenton, Neb. Her family includes sons, Mike and Elgene Grafel of Hastings and Jim and Deb Grafel of Loveland, Colo.; and four grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Hastings Homestead, No. 7, 1116 Sycamore Ave Hastings, NE 68901...

85th birthday The family of Ron Clark of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Friday, Feb 21, 2020. He was the school principal at Central Elementary and Eastward Elementary. Birthday wishes will reach him at 405 East 14th Street, McCook, NE 69001...

104th birthday The family of Elaine Skiles of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 104th birthday on Thursday, February 13. Her children include Vicky Weigel of McCook, Gary Skiles of Oregon, and Doug Skiles of McCook; 8 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild; as well as many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends. Birthday wishes can reach her at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Room 415, 309 West 7th Street, McCook, Neb. 69001...

85th birthday The Daughters Pam, Gail, Karen, Nancy and Mary, of Margaret Sughroue of Omaha, Neb., and formerly of McCook, are requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Feb. 2, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 15974 Howard Street, Omaha, NE 68118.

90th birthday The family of Kathleen (nee Adams) Krumme of Fairbury, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb 8, 2020. She was born in rural Culbertson, Neb., where she grew up. Her family includes son, Allan Krumme of Aurora, Neb. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 720 J St., Apt. 204, Fairbury, NE 68352...

70th birthday The family of Dick Witt of Hastings, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 70th birthday that was Jan. 25, 2020. He was born in McCook to Bill and Elaine Witt in 1950. He attended grade school in Imperial and graduated from Cambridge in 1968. ...

95th birthday The family of Keith Arterburn of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 95th birthday on Feb. 5, 2020. He was born in Holyoke, Colo. He graduated from Chase County High School and from the University of Nebraska. His family includes children, Ann Morrill and husband, Bruce of Stilwell, Kan., David Arterburn and wife, Cindy of Papillion, Neb.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his late wife, Hazel (Ibsen) Arterburn. ...

90th Birthday The family of Ruth Bridges of McCook invite you to wish her a “Happy Birthday” at McCook Christian Church on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, 9:30 to 11 a.m., in the “nook” area of the Commons in honor of her 90th birthday. She was born in Inavale, Neb., but has lived in the McCook area since 1976. She was an elementary school teacher for 40 years, teaching at several rural schools in Webster County, Inavale,  Riverton,  Ashland-Greenwood and Indianola, Neb. ...

80th birthday The family of Jane Palmer of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020. She was born in McCook, Neb. Her family includes husband, Lewis Palmer of Cambridge; children, Vicky and Delton Young, Theresa and Don Ruggles, Brenda and Dennis Liess, all of McCook, Julie Wendel and fiancée, Brad Schow of American Fork, Utah, and Brad and Teresa Palmer of East Moline, Ill.;.13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. ...

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. ...