Birthday Announcements

80th birthday The family of Shirley Driml-Perez of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday today, Nov. 9, 2018. She was born in 1938 in Alliance, Neb. Her family includes her husband, Ernie Perez, late husband, Richard Driml; children, Scott Driml and wife, Sandi of Paradise Valley, Ariz., Darriel Driml of Fairhaven, Mass., John Perez and wife, Jean of Omaha, Neb,. ...

92nd birthday Glenn Callander of Hayes County, Neb., is celebrating his 92nd birthday on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, with an open house from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Center in Hayes Center. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 73696 Ave. 377, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday Clara Ann Trail, aka Grannie Annie, is celebrating her 80th birthday on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Her family invites the public to an afternoon of celebration on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, at McCook Memorial United Methodist Church basement, 105 East E, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Your presence is the best present possible. Please join us as we pay tribute to a wonderful lady.Cards of congratulations will reach her at 201 West M, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Delbert Blake of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Nov. 7, 1938. He was born in 1938 in Ogalalla, Neb. He and his family have owned and operated Blake’s Service in McCook since 1961, 58 years. ...

80th birthday The family of Loren Egle of Stratton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 612 County Ave., Stratton, NE 69043.

80th birthday The family of Dale Friehe of Beaver City, Neb., is hosting an open house and card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Oct. 31, 2018. His family includes brother, Francis (wife, Jackie) of Culbertson, Neb., and their family; sister, Anita Friehe of Omaha, Neb.; numerous nieces and nephews and their families. ...

70th birthday The family of Wilber Ruppert of Culbertson, Neb., is celebrating his 70th birthday with an open house and card shower. The open house is on his birthday, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. at the Horse Creek Inn at 1 Bison Holiday Drive, McCook, Neb., (north of McDonalds). ...

80th birthday The family of Geraldine Clark of Trenton, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. She owned and operated “Rockin Robins” in McCook for many years. Her family includes children, Dana, Robin and Bruce; six grandsons and seven great-grandkids. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 506, Trenton, NE 69044...

90th birthday The family of Don Daugherty of Trenton is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Monday, Oct. 8. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 221 East C, Trenton, NE 69044.

90th birthday The family of Wallace E. Keen of McCook is hosting a reception in honor of his 90th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018. The reception is Oct. 17, 3 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 411 E. Sixth in McCook. No gifts, please. He graduated from McCook High School in 1947 and then from McCook Community College. ...

90th birthday The family of Bruce Swanson of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. He was born 1929 in McCook. HIs family includes his wife, Beverlee Swanson (Meyers); children, Terri and Al Goodsell, Leslie Butler, Robert and Kathryn Swanson, and Steve and Rhonda Swanson; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 1500 East 11th, Room 300, McCook NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Alice Hansen of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018. Her family includes children, Mike Hansen of Cambridge, Doris (Jerrod) Burke of Curtis, Neb., and Barb (Rob) Pinkal of McCook, Neb.; four grandchildren, Lauren and Logan Burke; Samantha and Talon Pinkal; and one great-grandchild, Kaidyn Salpa. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 620 Shole Ave, Cambridge, NE 69022...

90th birthday The family of Shirley Dicke of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. She was born in Naponee, Neb., in 1928. Her family includes husband, Leonard, whom she married in 1952; children, Larry and wife, Theresa of McCook, Jan and husband, Jim Ashby of Geneva, Neb., and Karen of McCook; 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, and many other relatives. ...

98th, 96th birthdays Stan Quigley and his wife, Mitty Arminta (Huggins) Quigley, are celebrating their birthdays this month. Stan turned 98 on Sept. 5, 2018 and Mitty will be 96 on Sept. 19, 2018. They still live on the family farm in Indianola, Neb., that was homesteaded by Stan’s grandfather. Cards of congratulations will reach them at 39276 Road 720, Indianola NE 69034...

80th birthday The family of Marilyn Betts of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 309 Elizabeth Lane, McCook, NE 69001.

90th birthday The family of Ivan Schmid is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. Ivan was born at Curtis, Neb., in 1928. His family consists of his wife, Pat, of nearly 63 years, daughters, Debbie (Keith) Weber of Graham, Wash., and Cathy Schmid of Lincoln, Neb., and son, Donald Schmid of Chadron, Neb.; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren and 4 step-great-grandchildren. ...

80th birthday The family of Valeda Pollmann Wagner of LaVernia, Texas, formerly of Culbertson, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. She was born in 1938 in Culbertson. Her family includes children, Michael and Claudia Wagner, Monte and Gail Wagner, and Jodi and Charles Kee; grandchildren, Sara and Mitchell Hamilton, Caitlin Kee, Michael David Kee, Charles Wayne Kee, Christopher Kee, Alexander Kee and Sean Whitaker; and great-grandchildren,  Krayten and Braxtyn. ...

85th birthday The family of Clara Heumphreus of Cambridge, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018. Clara was born near Danbury, Neb., and Southwest Nebraska has been her primary home ever since. Her family extends to Missouri (son, Paul and wife, LeAnn Heumphreus, with three grandsons - Troy, Aaron, and Carson), Tennessee/North and South Carolina (daughter, Lea and husband, Randy Kroll, with two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren, Toni and Josh May and their child, Zander, and Casey and Kyle Kelly and their child, Kota), Iowa (niece, Jane and husband, Pat McCoy), across Nebraska (brothers-in-law, Jon Heumphreus and Eugene Woodhead and their families), and includes kin and friends from all across Nebraska and Colorado. ...

85th birthday The family of Joan Vontz of Benkelman, Neb., is requesting a card shower in honor of her 85th birthday on Friday, July 27, 2018. Cards of congratulations will reach her at P.O. Box 67, Benkelman, NE 69021.

100th birthday Cloyd Hoyt of Iowa, formerly of rural McCook, Neb., will celebrate his 100th birthday on July 26, 2018.  He is a retired farmer and public service devotee. He served on many boards, including District 8 school board, REA, Red Cross, and the Irrigation District. ...

90th birthday The family of Twila N. (Richter) Brown of McCook is requesting a card shower in celebration of her 90th birthday on Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  She was born in Hayes County Neb., in 1928. Cards and birthday wishes will reach her at 332 North Cherokee, McCook, NE 69001.  She would love hearing from family and friends...

75th birthday The family of Elaine (Anderson) Roschewski of Palisade, Neb., would like to honor her with a card shower in celebration of her 75th birthday on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Her family includes  daughters, Sherry and husband, Mark Moorhous of Culbertson, Neb., and Melanie and husband, Travis Miller of Henderson, Neb.; and five grandchildren: Theron Nichols and wife, Nikkie, Luke and Connor Moorhous, and Madison and Zachary Miller. ...

80th birthday The family of Nada (Carmin) Krotter of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Saturday, July 21, 2018. She was born in Hayes Center, Neb. Her family includes her husband, Fred; son, Kevin and wife, Marsha Krotter and two grandchildren, Lance and Chase. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 811 East E, McCook, NE 69001...

105th birthday The family of Florence Phillips of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 105th birthday on Saturday, July 21. 2018. She was born in North Platte, Neb., and married Web Phillips in 1946. They have lived in McCook their entire married lives. Stop by and say hi to Florence on July 21 from 1-3 p.m. Cards of congratulations will reach her at Hillcrest Nursing Home, Room 209, 309 West 7th, McCook, NE 69001...

95th birthday Jeri Anne, Mary Jo and Ronald Lyle request a card shower or a “Drop by and say hi” for their mother, Bette Jo Tompkins, in celebration of her 95 years of joyous living. She was born June 25, 1923. Cards of congratulations will reach her at 1500 East 11th, Room No. 105, McCook, NE 69001...

80th birthday The family of Owen Elmer of Indianola, Neb., is hosting an open house in honor of his 80th birthday. The open house is Sunday, June 17, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m., at St. Catherine’s Church Hall, 815  D Street, in Indianola. He was a local business owner and Nebraska state senator. ...

80th birthday Friends and family of Merlin Brown of McCook are hosting an open house in honor of his 80th birthday. The open house is Sunday, June 10, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the West First Chapel, 801 W. First in McCook. Cards of congratulations will reach him at 71255 Road 385, McCook, NE 69001...