Obituaries

Nancy A. Ott McCOOK, Neb — Nancy A. Ott, 66, of McCook, died Sunday (Nov. 11, 2018), in McCook. Funeral services are pending with Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Ramona “Linda” Stastny Sept. 6, 1930 - Nov. 6, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — Ramona “Linda” Stastny, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. She is survived by one daughter, Seri, of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Joni Kraft and husband, Terry of Lincoln and Tony Ford and wife, Tricia of Culbertson, Neb.; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew Brown of Lincoln and Taylor and Torrington Ford of Culbertson...

Kevin J. Carstensen March 16, 1987 - Nov. 4, 2018 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Kevin J. Carstensen, age 31, of Council Bluffs, died on Nov. 4, 2018. He was born in North Platte, Neb., on March 16, 1987. Kevin was currently working as a physicians assistant in the emergency department at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs...

Sheila Rae Moore Nov. 20, 1949 - Nov. 3, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Sheila Rae Moore, 68, of Arapahoe, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2018), at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. She was born Nov. 20, 1949 in Comstock, Neb., to Jerry and Dorthea (Edwards) Vanek. She married Larry Moore on April 1, 1968 in Kan. They moved to Arapahoe, Neb. She worked at the Derby Café for various owners and from 1988 to 1992, she owned the cafe. She retired in 2009...

Margaret Amann Oct. 2, 1921 - Nov. 3, 2018 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Margaret Amann, age 97, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at the Cambridge Manor. She was born on Oct. 2, 1921, to Jesse E. and Lotta A. (Mathews) Dutcher near McCook, Neb., in Red Willow County. ...

Alma “Ann” Sweeney June 9, 1933 - Oct. 28, 2018 LATHROP, Mo. — It is with great sadness that the family of Alma “Ann” Sweeney announces her passing on Oct. 28, 2018, at the age of 85 years. Ann died peacefully in her sleep with her granddaughters, Mandy, Megan, and great grand-daughter, Emily, by her side...

Dr. Dale Burdette Riepe Dec. 23, 1938- Oct. 31, 2018 MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas — Dr. Dale Burdette Riepe, 79, was born on Dec. 23, 1938, in Oxford, Neb., to Benhard and Jennie (Haussler) Riepe. Dr. Riepe attended grade school in a one-room country school south of Arapahoe, Neb. ...

Linda Sue Pearson Sept. 9, 1953 - Oct. 31, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Linda Sue Pearson, 65, of Arapahoe, died Wednesday (Oct. 31, 2018), at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1953 in McCook, Neb., to James and Geneva (Martin) Hines. She married Steve Pearson...

Barbara J. O’Dea April 4, 1932 - Oct. 23, 2018 WAUNETA, Neb. — Barbara Jay O’Dea was born on April 4, 1932, at Orleans, Neb., to John T. and Della P. (Decker) Merrill. As a young lady Barbara attended school in Elmer and Wauneta, Neb. Barbara married Robert Eugene O’Dea on Jan. ...

Linda Lea Smith Jan. 16, 1951 - Oct. 28, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Linda Lea Smith, 67, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (Oct. 28, 2018), at the Cambridge hospital. She was born Jan. 16, 1951, in Oberlin, Kan., to Howard and Dixie (Gallentine) Foley. She grew up in Lebanon, Neb., and later attended school in Ogallala, Neb. She married Steven Paul McGuire in 1972 in Colorado. She worked in the nursing field most of her life...

Janice Irene Perdue Oct. 3, 1954 - Oct. 25, 2018 BEAVER City, Neb. — Janice Irene Perdue, 64, of Beaver City, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 3, 1954, to Raymond and Donna (Harriman) Lange in Callaway, Neb. She worked for most of her life as a waitress...

Earl Fredrick Binkey Aug. 11, 1935 - Oct. 18, 2018 STRATTON, Neb. — Earl Fredrick Binkey, son of Grover and Anna (Hanes) Binkey, was born on Aug. 11, 1935, at Parks, Neb. He passed away on Oct. 18, 2018, at the age of 83. Earl enjoyed his time outdoors, engaging in hunting, fishing, and raising champion Redtick coonhounds. ...

Danny Lee Cribbs Dec. 13, 1955-Oct. 26, 2018 GREYBULL, Wyo. — Danny Lee Cribbs, 62, formerly of McCook, Neb., died peacefully the evening of Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at his home in Greybull. Born Dec. 13, 1955, to Archie A. and Winifred (Stocking) Cribbs, in Denver, Colo., Danny traveled through much of the Continental United States with his father, Archie, who drove for Bekin Van Lines, before preceding Danny in death on Aug. 10, 1968...

Carmen A. Brdar HASTINGS, Neb. — Carmen A. Brdar, 19, of Hastings, died Oct. 18, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Services will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to Carmen A. Brdar Memorial Fund c/o Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home, 1225 N Elm Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901...

Carrie Helena Cole Oct. 4, 1930 - Oct. 19, 2018 TRENTON, Neb. — Carrie Helena Cole, age 88, of Trenton, passed away at El Dorado Manor in Trenton on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. She was born on Oct. 4, 1930, to Clarence and Maggie O. (Baker) Baker on the family farm in Hitchcock County, Neb. Helena attended school in Trenton and graduated from Trenton High School in 1949...

Harold Marvel Brunswick Oct. 11, 1926 - Oct. 16, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Harold Marvel Brunswick, son of Francis and Merle Brunswick, was born Oct. 11, 1926, at Benkelman. He passed from this life on Oct. 16, 2018, at the Sarah Ann Hester Home in Benkelman at the age of 92. ...

Douglass Singer March 4, 1972 - Oct. 9, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Douglass David James Singer was born March 4, 1972, at Pontiac, Mich., to Robert P. and Kathleen M. (Garrity) Tuttle. As a young man he grew up in a military family, attending school and growing up in several different locations including Miami, Florida and Laramie, Wyo. ...

Royce F. Cook Aug. 21, 1924 - Oct. 13, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Royce F. Cook, 94, died Saturday (Oct. 13, 2018), in Beloit, Kan., at the Mitchell County Hospital Health System. He was born Aug. 21, 1924, in Logan County, Kan., to Floyd E. And Murttis I. (Farr) Cook. He married Lola M. Derley on June 20, 1947, in Scott City, Kan. He was a farmer/rancher and served in the United States Marine Corp...

Matthew James Schluckebier WICHITA, Kan. — Matthew James Schluckebier, infant son of Jacob and Nickia (Auker) Schluckebier of Burdett, Kan., died Saturday (Oct. 6, 2018), at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Burdett...

James E. Powell June 23, 1929 - April 19, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — James Edward Powell was born on June 23, 1929, at St. Francis, Kan., to Roy and Pauline (Dunham) Powell. Later his family moved to Benkelman, where he grew up and attended school. James graduated from Benkelman High School in 1948. ...