Obituaries

Gary Snyder March 14, 1966 - Nov. 29, 2021 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Gary Dean Snyder was born March 14, 1966, in Imperial, to Lela Mae (Wonderly) and Peter Jacob Snyder. Gary grew up in Imperial and attended Chase County Schools, graduating from Chase County High School in 1984...

Robert “Bob” Allen McCOOK, Neb. — Robert “Bob” Allen, 70, of McCook and formerly of Culbertson, Neb., died Thursday (Dec. 2, 2021), at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, Neb. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

Angelina ”Angie” C. DeVoe April 21, 1932 – Nov. 22, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. — Angelina ”Angie” C. DeVoe passed away on Nov. 22, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents, Peter James and Mary (Reyna) Gonzales; son, Jim DeVoe; granddaughter, Melissa Meyer; and brothers and sisters...

Mary Catherine Derauf March 5, 1946 - Nov. 27, 2021 McCOOK, Neb., Mary Catherine Derauf, age 75, of McCook, passed away Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyo. She was born March 5, 1946, to Joseph and Margaret Hassler of McCook. She attended Saint Patrick Catholic School and graduated from McCook Senior High in 1964. Upon her graduation, Mary attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln...

Dewey Alvin Harmon June 26, 1930 - Nov. 26, 2021 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Alvin was born in north rural Haigler, Dundy County, Neb., on June 26, 1930 to Roy Harmon and Mabel Irene (Lindsey) Harmon. He was the youngest of three children. In 1937 the family moved to the farm west of Imperial in Chase County, where he lived his entire life, except while in the U.S. Army. Alvin served his country from Oct 18, 1951, to Oct 17, 1953, attaining rank of Corporal on March 21, 1953...

Billy Pack Beamgard Dec. 2, 1933 - Nov. 23, 2021 ATWOOD, Kan. — Billy Pack Beamgard, 87, died Nov. 23, 2021, in Atwood. He was born Dec. 2, 1933, in Atwood to C.W. and Gladys Innes Beamgard. He served in the U.S Army in Korea and was a teacher. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Donald, Rodney and Patricia Beamgard Makings; and grandson, Austin Earle Oberly...

Russell “Corky” Burton May 17, 1945 - Nov. 27, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Russell “Corky” Burton, age 76, formerly of McCook, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. He was born in Stratton, Neb., on May 17, 1945, to Lucius Cecile and Lois (Ungles) Burton. Corky had six siblings: Dick, Pat, Bob, Peg, Ray and Pam...

Paul J. Gonzales June 29, 1935 – Nov. 20, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. - Paul J. Gonzales passed away on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by parents, Peter James and Mary (Reyna) Gonzales; wives, Norma Pennington and Dixie Benson; daughter, Paula Gonzales; brothers and sisters...

McCOOK, Neb. - Eugene L. Johnson, Sr., age 97, of McCook, Neb. passed away Tuesday, Nov.23, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook. A private family memorial service with Military Honors will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb...

Roselin Lee Doss Dec. 10, 1929 – Feb. 4, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. - Roselin Lee Doss passed away on February 4, 2020 at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on December 10, 1929 at Fostoria, Iowa, the daughter of Clark and Clara (Heikens) Straub. She was raised on a farm in the North Woods of Minnesota, near Carlton. ...

BENKELMAN, Neb. - Irene M. Schneider, age 92, passed away at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home, in Benkelman, Neb. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Funeral services will be held at the Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating. ...

LaVonne Roberta Buxton Nov. 8, 1930 – Nov. 20, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. - LaVonne Roberta Buxton, age 91, of McCook, passed away Saturday afternoon, Nov. 20, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook. She was born on Nov. 8, 1930 in Ewing, Neb. to Gaylord and Prudence (Rutherford) Albright. ...

Burnetta “Bea” Silvester Bauerle Dec. 12, 1932 – Oct. 17, 2021 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Burnetta “Bea” Silvester was born on Dec. 12, 1932 in rural Champion, Neb. to Frank and Hattie (Bevans) Silvester. She was the 11th child of 12 children, seven boys and five girls. Bea passed away at the Chase County Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 at 8:15pm. The doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital took wonderful care of Bea until the end...

Iris I. Svoboda Dec, 8, 1946 – Nov. 20, 2021 DAVID CITY, Neb. - Iris I. Svoboda, 74, of David City, died Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home in David City. She was born on December 8th,1946 to Peter Iverson and Elizabeth (Wilson) Iverson at Rock County Hospital in Bassett, Neb. ...

Robert (Bob) J. Frossard Nov. 17, 1941 - Nov. 13, 2021 CHANDLER, Ariz. — Robert (Bob) J. Frossard, age 79, went home peacefully to the Lord on Nov. 13, 2021 at his home in Chandler. Bob was born on Nov. 17, 1941, to his parents, Fredrick and Verna Frossard in McCook, Neb. He attended college in Milford, Neb., where he studied auto body...

Ronald David Miller Jan. 25, 1956 - Nov. 7, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Ronald David Miller, age 65, of Arapahoe, passed away at home on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. He was born on Jan. 25, 1956, in St. Francis, Kan., to Albert and Frances (Merklin) Miller. He grew up in St. ...

Ronald David Miller Jan. 25, 1956 - Nov. 7, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Ronald David Miller, 65, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (Nov. 7, 2021), at his home. He was born on Jan. 25, 1956, in St. Francis, Kan., to Albert and Frances (Merklin) Miller. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Pearl Williams. He worked at a meat processing plant in Lexington, Neb. He married Deanna Haag in 2002...

Richard (Dick) D. Nelson Nov. 13, 1937 - Nov. 8, 2021 HILLSBORO, Ore. — Richard (Dick) D. Nelson, 83, passed away Nov. 8, 2021, at Hillsboro. He was born in McCook Neb., on Nov. 13, 1937, to Faye and Ernest Nelson. He graduated from McCook High School in 1955 and excelled in football, basketball, track and summer league baseball. He went on to attend the University of Nebraska, playing baseball and graduating with a degree in education. He married Peggy Lou Anderson on June 7, 1959...

Larry Leon Guinn Sept. 25, 1938 - Nov. 5, 2021 AURORA, Colo. — Larry Leon Guinn, 83, died Friday (Nov. 5, 2021), in Aurora. He was born on Sept. 25, 1938, in Oberlin, Kan., to Bruce and Dorthea (Bowser) Guinn. He grew up in Oberlin. He was a PE teacher and coach in Denver, Colo. He married Barbara James in 1967...

Darrell Lee Wilhelm Nov. 8, 1948 - Nov. 9, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Darrell Lee Wilhelm, Sr., age 73, of McCook, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook on Nov. 9, 2021. He was born in McCook on Nov. 8, 1948, to Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm. He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966. Lee then completed a year of college at McCook Community College studying business. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard and served for six years...

Gene Young CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Gene Young, 98, of Cambridge, died Sunday (Nov. 7, 2021), at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital. Visitation is Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary. Funeral services are Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, 11 a.m., at St. ...