Birthday Announcements

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.. ...

100th birthday The family of Alyce Mae Stritt is hosting an open house to celebrate her 100th birthday. The open house is Sunday, March 27, 2022, 2-4 p.m., at St. Catherine’s Hall in Indianola. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 718 West 14th, McCook, NE 69001...

93rd birthday The family of Lester Snowden of Imperial is requesting a card shower in honor of his 93rd birthday on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He is a veteran and was a staff sergeant in the Korean War. Cards of congratulations will reach him at Imperial Manor, 933 Grant Street, Room 208, Imperial, NE 69033...

90th birthday The family of Donna Leak of Loomis, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Indianola Community Building from 1-3 p.m. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 228, Loomis, NE 68958...

85th birthday The family of Doris Ruppert of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Saturday, March 12, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 38753 Road 714, McCook, NE 69001.

The family of Harlan Williams of Trenton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, March 4, 2022. He is originally of Culbertson Neb., and graduated from McCook High School in 1961. He’s married to Gail Williams and has 5 children, 9 grandchildren, a great-granddaughter and two more great-grandchildren on the way. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 71439 Road 364, Trenton, NE 69044...

80th birthday The family of Coleen Rippe of McCook would like to honor her with a card shower for her 80th birthday on Friday, March 4, 2022. If you would like to help her celebrate, please send cards of congratulations to 611 East E Street, McCook, NE 69001...

95th birthday The family of Art Koetter of McCook is requesting a card shower for his 95th birthday on Saturday, March 5, 2022.Cards of congratulations will reach him at 610 East 14th Street; Apt A-4, ; McCook, NE 69001.

90th birthday The family of Jean Kirkus of McCook Neb., is hosting an open house/card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, from 2-5 p.m., in her home. Her family includes daughters, Terrie Unger and Kathy Kirkus of McCook; 3 granddaughters; 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. Her address is 1401 West H, McCook, NE 69001...

75th birthday The family of Bob Nemechek of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 75th birthday on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022. His family includes wife, Joann of McCook; children Lora (Rob) Rhodes of Lincoln, Neb., Craig (Angie) Nemechek of Sioux City, S. D., Tina (Jason) Andersen of Omaha, Neb.; and 7 grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 404 W. Third, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Joan Calvin of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 71581 Road 374, Culbertson, NE 69024.

80th birthday The family of Neola Blake of McCook Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. She was born in McCook. Her family includes husband, Delbert Blake of McCook; children, Cindy (Lonnie) Lawson of McCook, Jerry (Donna) Blake of McCook, Sheila (Tom) Bales of Nebraska City, Neb., and Angie (Darrin) Samway of McCook; 13 grandkids and 20 great-grandkids. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 706 E. 6th, McCook, NE  69001...

90th birthday The family of Gladys Calvin of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Her family includes children, Gregg (Jane) Calvin of Scottsdale, Ariz., Linda (Ron) Kruger of McCook, Karen (Dave) Custer of Cambridge and 4 grandchildren, Ashley (Eric) Stoddard, Kyle Custer (Amanda Kannard), Adam Kruger (fiancee, Lesley Ruggles) and Brian Custer (fiancee,Tai Zollars). ...

80th birthday The family of Rose Sitzman of Seward, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022.  Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1627 N. Columbia, Seward, NE 68434.

90th birthday The family of Norine Stewart of Grand Island, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. She was born in Stapleton, Neb., and has six children. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Country House, 833 Alpha Street, Grand Island NE 68803...

80th birthday The family of Hilda Hampton of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 505 E. Ninth, McCook, NE 69001.

80th birthday The family of Ed Tines of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. He was born in Bartley, Neb. HIs family includes children, Annette Boen of Claremore, Okla., and Christy (Lance) Krejdl of Eatonville, Wash.; 2 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 462, Cambridge NE, 69022...

80th birthday The family of Dottie Evans of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Kinship Pointe, Apt. No. 39, 1500 East 11th, McCook, NE 69001.

91st birthday The family of Twila Woods of Bartley, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 91st birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. She was born in Hayes Center, Neb., and grew up around the Trenton, Neb., area. She now resides in Bartley. Her family includes her daughters, Carol (Jim) Ault, Regina (Juan) Toledo, Penny (Randy) Klumpe; 9 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 264, Bartley, NE 69020...

90th birthday The family of Dorothy Corder of McCook is celebrating her 90th birthday with an open house on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 2-4 p.m., at the Assembly of God Church, 811 East C in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1617 W. 8 1/2, McCook, NE 69001...