Obituaries

Sharon Kay (Johnson) Nicklas March 8, 1951 - May 14, 2022 PLEASANT DALE, Neb. — Sharon Kay (Johnson) Nicklas, age 71, of Pleasant Dale, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born March 8, 1951, in McCook, Neb., the second child of Marion and Retha (Nutt) Johnson. ...

Marilyn A. O’Byrne Aug. 13, 1947 - April 20, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — On the morning of Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Marilyn A. O’Byrne passed away at McCook Community Hospital. She was 74 years old. Marilyn Ann was born Aug. 13, 1947, in Stratton, Neb., as the oldest child of Joseph G. ...

Paula Maxine Hilker March 4, 1930 - May 12, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Paula Maxine Hilker, age 92, of Cambridge, Neb., passed away at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Neb., on May 12, 2022. She was born on March 4, 1930, at her family farm near Cambridge to William and Mabel (Ridpath) Sayer. She was one of 14 children born to the family. Maxine graduated from Holbrook High School in 1948...

Eugene James ‘EJ’ Bailey Dec. 14, 1993 - May 11, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Eugene James Bailey “EJ,” 28, of McCook, formerly of Chappell, sadly passed away on May 11, 2022, as the result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident near McCook. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Chappell United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Paxton officiating. ...

Margaret Sue (Kyle) Horn McCOOK, Neb. — Margaret Sue (Kyle) Horn, 85, of McCook, died Dec. 21, 2021, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton, Neb. A graveside memorial service is Saturday, May 21, 2022, 11 a.m., at the Palisade Cemetery, Palisade, Neb., with Sally Barbe providing remarks...

Maxine Hilker CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Maxine Hilker, 92, of Cambridge, died Thursday (May 12, 2022) at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Neb.. Funeral services are Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Cambridge. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Cambridge...

Diane Nealeigh Jan. 17, 1949 - Jan. 23, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Diane Nealeigh passed from this life on Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 73 years and 6 days. Diane Lynne Taylor was born Jan. 17, 1949, to Stanley and Norma (Campbell) Taylor of rural Montgomery County, Iowa. Diane grew up in rural Montgomery County with her beloved dog, “Rex” and a host of family and friends. She attended school in Grant and graduated from Griswold High School in 1967...

Jeff William Kehr McCOOK, Neb. — Jeff William Kehr, 57, of McCook, died Dec. 24, 2021, at his home. Graveside memorial services are Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2 p.m., at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford Neb. Memorials can be given in his name to the McCook Public Library, 802 Norris Ave, McCook NE 69001...

Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter Nov. 8, 1940 - May 6, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter, age 81, of Trenton, passed away on May 6, 2022, at the Community Hospital of McCook. She was born in McCook, Neb., on Nov. 8, 1940, to William and Edith (Williams) Rotter. She was a lifetime resident of Trenton, graduating from Trenton High School in 1959...

Vivian Todd Oct. 6, 1930 - May 7, 2022 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Vivian Todd was born Oct. 6, 1930, in rural Hayes County, 18 miles north of Wauneta, Neb., to William Eugene and Marie Bernadine (Kerchal) Priest. She was the third of six children. Vivian passed away peacefully May 7, 2022, at the Chase County Hospital with her children, great and grandchildren by her side. She was 91 years of age...

Bernice Viola Jutten June 13, 1935 – May 7, 2022 PALISADE, Neb. — Bernice “Viola” Jutten, age 86, of Palisade, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Viola was born June 13, 1935, in Montrose, Colo., to Swain and Bernice (Tilstrom) Brooks. Growing up a sharecropper’s daughter, Viola learned the value of hard work. Viola graduated from Montrose High School. After graduating from high school, Viola worked for the ASC office in Montrose...

Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter Nov. 8, 1940 - May 6, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter, 81, of Trenton, died today (May 6, 2022), at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born in McCook, Neb., on Nov. 8, 1940, to William and Edith A. (Williams) Rotter...

Dale Duane Wolf June 26, 1932 - April 22, 2022 BLACKSBURG, Va. —Dale Duane Wolf, age 89, passed away in his sleep on April 22, 2022. Born on June 26, 1932, at the Wolf Family Farm in Harlan County, Neb., Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Alberta (Burton) Wolf...

Michael J. Heskett McCOOK, Neb. — Michael J. Heskett, 59, died Tuesday (May 3, 2022), at Community Hospital of McCook. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service is being tentatively planned for June 4, 2022, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in his name to the Southwest Area Training Center. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

John Allen Wilcox April 1, 1944 - April 11, 2022 COLUMBIA, Mo. — John Allen Wilcox, 78, of Columbia, Mo., died April 11, 2022, in Palm Beach County, Fla. He was born April 1, 1944, in Grand Island, Neb., to Justin Lynn and Florence Wilcox. He grew up in McCook, Neb., and graduated from McCook High School and McCook Junior College and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Missouri...

Dareld Neal Callan April 7, 1922 - April 16, 2022 ALLIANCE, Neb. — Dareld Neal Callan passed away on April 16, 2022 in Alliance, at the age of 100. He was born April 7, 1922, to Henry and Mildred Callan in Indianola, Neb. He graduated from Curtis High School and went on to attend the Nebraska School of Agriculture, graduating in 1941...

Donald H. Bradley Nov. 9, 1933 - April 26, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Donald H Bradley, age 88, of McCook, entered to rest on April 26, 2022. Don was born on Nov. 9, 1933, in Culbertson Neb., and was the middle son to Harold and Goldie (Matson) Bradley. Don married Glenda (Murray) Bradley on Aug. 6, 1961, in this union they had two daughters...

Rick Welch April 23, 1968 - April 24, 2022 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Rick Lee Welch was born April 23, 1968, in Omaha, Neb., and became the first child of his proud parents, Jack and Karen Welch, by adoption in June 1968. Rick was baptized into the Christian faith at United Methodist Church in Imperial, shortly after his adoption...

Lt. Col. Jon Calvert Dawson July 29, 1935 - March 28, 2022 ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lt. Col. Jon Calvert Dawson (ret.), 86, passed away on March 28, 2022, peacefully at home with family by his side. Jon was born in McCook, Neb. He met the love of his life, Phyllis Marie Ditus, while in high school, and married Phyllis when the two of them were seniors at the University of Nebraska. ...

Catherine Elizabeth (Shields) Neal June 16, 1927 - April 17, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Catherine Elizabeth (Shields) Neal, 94, passed away on April 17, 2022, in Oberlin. She was born on June 16, 1927, to Joseph John and Elizabeth Catherine (Schlageck) Schiltz in Angelus, Kan...

Marlin and Gloria Lutz BENKELMAN, Neb. — Marlin D. Lutz, the son of Martin and Ella (Penn) Lutz, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Elk Ridge Assisted Living in Elkhorn, Neb. Marlin was 88 years of age. Gloria L. Lutz, the daughter of Floyd and Ethel (Enfield) Parman followed, passing away on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. Gloria was 86 years of age...

Lois Heller McCOOK, Neb. — Lois Heller, 81, died April 11, 2022, in Thornton, Colo. She born Dec. 9, 1940, to Aubrey and Virginia Heller. Survivors include husband, Steven Kai; children, Steven (Linda) Sorenson and John Sorenson; sister, Laura Pfeffer; two grandchildren and two grea- grandchildren...