Birthday Announcements

90th birthday The family of Anna Mae Hart of McCook, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. She was born in Emmons County in North Dakota. The open house is Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the home of Merlin and Marita Brown, 71255 Road 385 in McCook. ...

80th birthday The family of Dorothy Bottrell of Beaver City, Neb., is requesting a card shower in celebration of her 80th birthday, on Friday, Aug.14, 2020.  Her family includes her late husband, Robert; sons, Bobby Bottrell of St. Mary, Neb., and David Bottrell and wife, Abbie of Palmrya, Neb.; daughter, Barbara Borgmann and husband, Jim of Creighton, Neb.; three grandchildren, Jordyn Bottrell, Brandon Borgmann, and Joshua Borgmann; and brother, Art Barker of Holbrook, Neb.  Please remember her with a birthday card and a memory at the following address:  P. ...

90th birthday The family of Frances Warner of Lebanon, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Monday, Aug. 10. She farmed with her husband, Neal, who has since passed away. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 134 North Center Ave., Lebanon, NE 69036...

80th birthday The family of Karen Smith of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born in McCook.Her family includes daughters, Tamela (Dwight) Laurie of McCook and Michelle (Robbin) Romberg of Douglas, Wyo.; and grandchildren, Ashley and Emily Laurie of McCook and Spencer and Nathan Romberg of Douglas, Wyo. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1709 West 2nd, McCook, NE 69001...

95th birthday The family of Leola Alberts of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. Her family includes her late husband, Elmer, son, Byron Alberts of Palisade; daughters, Janice Sines of Jefferson City, Mo., and Sherry Larson of Lincoln, Neb.; son, the late Kirwin Alberts; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 202 North Venom, Palisade, NE 69040...

102nd birthday Cloyd Hoyt of rural McCook, currently residing in Iowa, will celebrate his 102nd birthday on July 26, 2020. Cloyd is a retired farmer and community service devotee. He served on many boards, including District 8 School board, REA, Red Cross, and the Frenchmen Cambridge Irrigation District. ...

70th birthdays Twins Janette Clapp of McCook and Janice Bjurstrom of Leoti, Kan, are celebrating their 70th birthdays today, Friday, July 17, 2020. Their family wishes both them a very happy birthday. “May you find yourselves surrounded by all of the love you give every day. We Love You!!!” Cards of congratulations can be sent to Janette Clapp, 405 West 4th Street, McCook, NE 69001...

90th birthday The family of Patricia Hackert of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th  birthday on Sunday, July 26, 2020. She was born in Staples, Minn., and is the wife of the late Donald Hackert and mother of the late Girard Hackert and Rose Marie Hackert. ...

85th birthday The family of Norma Crocker of Kearney, Neb., formerly of McCook, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. She was born in McCook and married to Dale Crocker for 62 years, residing in the Indianola/McCook area. ...

80th birthday The family of Beverley Grafel of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Monday, July 13, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 70367 Driftwood Drive, Culbertson, NE 69024.

85th birthday The family of Marlene Foster of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Sunday, June 21, 2020. She was born in McCook. Her family includes husband, Ken Foster; children, Kris (Greg) Johnson of Waukee, Iowa; DeDe (Greg) Donohue of Evergreen, Colo., and Todd (Dawn) Foster of McCook; grandchildren, Carly (Andy) Gioia, Kendell Foster, Joseph Johnson, Cameron Foster, Sam Donohue and Stefen Donohue; great-grandchildren, Qwynn Foster, Leonie Gioia, and Evlyn Foster. ...

85th birthday The family of Jean Sughroue of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Friday, June 19, 2020. Her children include Donnie (Angie) Sughroue of Bartley, Neb., Cindy (Dale) Fahnholz of McCook, Neb., Kathy (Gaylord) Smallfoot of Eustis, Neb., and the late Danny Sughroue. ...

79th birthday The family of Gary Premer of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 79th birthday on Thursday, June 18, 2020. He was born in Bartley, Neb. In lieu of an in-person celebration, the family is requesting a card party. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1324 East A Street, McCook, NE 69001...

100th birthday The family of Martin Fortkamp of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 100th birthday on Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born in rural Chase County and grew up on the family farm south of Wauneta, Neb. He married Erma Donze in 1951 and farmed southwest of Hayes Center, Neb., until retirement. ...

100th birthday The family of Antonette W. Turner of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 100th birthday on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. She was born in Campell, Neb. Help celebrate this momentous occasion with well wishes and cards. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 East 11th, Apt. 23, McCook, NE 69001...

80th and 90th birthdays The children of George and Judy Wortley of McCook are requesting a card shower in honor of their upcoming birthdays. Judy turns 80 on Thursday, June 4 and George turns 90 on Saturday, June 6. Their children are Jon Messer, Matt and Tricia Messer, Brian and Marsha Cleary, all of California, Bret and Kim Wortley, Todd, and Bart Wortley, of Colorado Springs, Colo. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 810 West 12th St., McCook, NE 69001...

93rd birthday The family of Millie Housley of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 93rd birthday on Sunday, May 10, 2020. She was born in McCook in 1927. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 711 East 1st, McCook NE 69001.

80th birthday The family of Leland Maris of Wauneta, Neb., is requesting a cad shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 72331 Road 349, Wauneta, NE 69045.

85th birthday The family of Betty Potthoff of Palisade, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Wednesday, April 29, 2020. She was born in Imperial, Neb. Her family includes children, Dennis and Patti of Henderson, Nev., Kirk and Ellen of Benkelman, Neb., Patty and Patrick Johnson of Daykins, Neb., and Lori and Wayne Watkins of McCook, Neb.; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 62, Palisade, NE...

85th birthday The family of Lorrie Anderson of Arapahoe, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Thursday, April 23, 2020. She was born in Marion, Neb. Her family includes children, J.D. Anderson, JoDee Walbridge, Janell Anderson-Ehrke and Jason Anderson; 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1010 2nd Street, Apt 113, Arapahoe NE 68922...

85th birthday The family of James Reiners of Indianola, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 85th birthday on Thursday, April 9, 2020. He still lives on the farmstead outside of Indianola, where he and his father were born and still enjoys checking cattle. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 71904 Road 394, Indianola, NE 69034...

94th birthday The family of Dale McNutt is requesting a card shower in honor of his 94th birthday on Monday, March 30, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1500 East 11th, No. 34, McCook, NE 69001.

90th birthday The family of Betty Cook, formerly of Culbertson, Neb., currently of North Platte, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was born in McCook, Neb., in 1930. Her family includes her late husband, LeRoy Cook; daughters, Linda (Roger) Patterson of Gold River, Calif., Laurie (Chris) Ryan of North Platte and Coni (Malcolm) Ward of Anthem, Ariz.; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. ...

70th birthday Griff Malleck’s 70th birthday is Wednesday, March 25th! He was born in Indianola, Neb. In honor of Griff’s birthday, his family is requesting a card shower. Griff is doing great and would love to hear from you. Cards will reach him at 1309 West 2nd, McCook, NE 69001...

85th birthday The family of Carol Kelley of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Monday, March 23, 2020. Her family includes daughters, Laurie and husband, Kevin Erskine of Lincoln, Neb., and Barb Czarnick of Omaha, Neb., and son, Bob Kelley and wife, Denise of North Platte, Neb.; and 7 grandchildren: Kayleigh Emanuel, Adam Erskine, Valerie Erskine,Nick Czarnick,Rachel Czarnick, Hannah Kelley, and Shawn Kelley.Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 E. ...

90th birthday The family of Patsy Lee (Kleesick) Redfern of McCook, formerly of Bartley and Danbury, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 East 11th Street, Apt. 301, McCook, Ne 69001...

80th birthday The family of Sharon Felker of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. She was born in McCook. Her family includes her husband of 60 years, Jerry Felker; 5 children, Mark Felker of Scottsbluff, Neb., Mark and Kelly (Felker) Morton of Milford, Neb., Mike and Robin (Felker) Remm of Doniphan, Neb., Dirk Felker of Lincoln, Neb., and Kirk and Tracy Felker of Alliance, Neb.; 18 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. ...

90th birthday The family of Dave Creger of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Monday, March 16, 2020. He was born in Ohio in 1930. His family includes his wife, Mary Creger; son, Tim Creger; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at P.O. Box 314, Curtis, NE 69025...

105th birthday Tena E. (Rohnke-Larson) Wimer will be celebrating her 105th birthday on March 16, 2020. Her six children, Joan Larue of Oberlin, Kan., Jeanette McConnell of Strasburg, Colo., Ona Malleck of Indianola, Neb., Lelah Larsonof Santa Fe, N.M., Wayne Larson of Oberlin and Gloria Godtel of Roca, Neb., will celebrate with her at a later date when all are able to attend. ...

80th birthday The family of Patricia (Sramek) Egle of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Cards and memories will reach her at 612 County Ave., Stratton, NE 69043.

90th birthday The family of Luella Glaze of Curtis, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 219 Crook Ave., Curtis, Neb., 69025.

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...