Obituaries

Fred L. Boerger Nov. 14, 1929 - Oct. 13, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Fred L. Boerger, 89, of McCook, died Sunday (Oct. 13, 2019), at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 14, 1929. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Connie Kay Padgett May 13, 1938 - Oct. 11, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Connie Kay Padgett, 81, of McCook, died Friday (Oct. 11, 2019), at Hillcrest Nursing Home. She was born May 13, 1938, at Wallace, Neb., to parents, Pascal Carter and Velda Fern (Comstock) Padgett. A full obituary and memorial service will be at a later date...

Leland N. Smith July 7, 1930 - Oct. 11, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Leland N. Smith, 89, died Friday (Oct. 11, 2019), at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. He was born July 7, 1930, to Theodore and Mildred (Hanchett) Smith-Elling in rural Selden, Kan.on. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1949. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On Aug. 31, 1952, he married Eloise Anderson at the Lund Covenant Church, Dresden...

Evelyn Rose Meitl Oct. 9, 1923 -Oct. 10, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Evelyn Rose Meitl, 96, of Oberlin, died Thursday (Oct. 10, 2019). She was born in rural Decatur County on Oct. 9, 1923, to Arthur A. and Florence E. (Spiers) Orr. On Nov. 23, 1943, Evelyn married Bernard J. Meitl at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville, Kan...

Rick Judd July 25, 1949 - Oct. 1, 2019 AUBURN, Neb. — Rickey LeRoy Judd, son of Keith and Edna (Wallace) Judd, was born July 25, 1949, in McCook, Neb. He grew up and attended school in McCook. On Dec. 13, 1967, Rick was united in marriage to Nancy Carbaugh in McCook. They were blessed with four children: Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory...

K.C. Sines-Baker McCOOK, Neb. — K.C. Sines-Baker, 28, of McCook, died Monday, (Oct. 7, 2019), as a result of a motor vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 83 near Maywood, Neb. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Iris Ann Large Dec. 13, 1932 - Oct. 4, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Iris Ann Large was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to Everett and Jessie (Rathbun) Large, in Hayes County, Neb. She passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2019, at her home in Lincoln, N.M. Iris attended Estelle, the rock schoolhouse in Hayes County, through the seventh grade and graduated from Wauneta High School at the age of 16 in 1949. ...

Lane Franklin Miller July 10, 1935 - Oct. 4, 2019 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Lane Franklin Miller was born on July 10, 1935, in McCook, Neb., to Vivian (Ridnour) and Loren Miller. When Lane was three years old, his mother died of peritonitis and Lane was raised by his father and grandmother, Annitta Ridnour...

Barrett Allen Burenheide July 2, 2018 - Oct. 6, 2019 OMAHA, Neb. — Barrett Burenheide, 14-month-old infant son of Eric and Marissa Burenheide, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Children’s Hospital in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, Oct. ...

James “Jamie” Lawless Oct. 17, 1985 - Oct. 4, 2019 OXFORD, Neb. — James “Jamie” Lawless, 33, of Oxford, died Friday (Oct. 4, 2019), at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Oct. 17, 1985, to Gregory and Constance (Brown) Lawless...

Bernard (Jade) E. Phillips Jr. Aug. 30, 1945 - Oct. 4, 2019 KEARNEY Neb. — Bernard (Jade) Earl Phillips, Jr., age 74, of Kearney, formerly of Beaver City and Curtis, Neb., passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska...

Thomas Charles Hiser SEWARD, Neb. — Thomas Charles Hiser, having accomplished more in his 71 years than most, has left us. He passed knowing the love of his family and friends, which were many. His impact on those he met will last far beyond his time on earth...

Diane J. Hanson Aug. 24, 1944 - Sept. 28, 2019 INDEPENDENCE, MO. — Diane J. Hanson, the daughter of Arnold and Ruth (Ahrens) Perry, was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Concordia, Kan., and passed away on Sept. 28, 2019, in Independence, at the age of 75 years, one month and four days...

Erma June Fortkamp June 7, 1927 - Oct. 2, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Erma June Fortkamp was born June 7, 1927, in rural Dundy County, Neb., to Ben and Fanny (Duhm) Donze. Erma was baptized and confirmed in the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1946...

Norma ‘Jodi’ Marie Jordan April 11, 1932 — Sept, 8, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. — Norma ‘Jodi’ Marie Jordan passed away at the age of 87 on Sept. 8, 2019, at home under hospice care in Portland. She was born to Albert Henry and Elsie Gertrude Jordan on April 11, 1932, in Wausa, Neb. She was the third of four children...

Mona Sue (Harris) Faimon April 23, 1950 - Sept. 21, 2019 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Mona Sue (Harris) Faimon, age 69, entered into Glory on Sept. 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a resident of Colorado Springs. Mona was born on April 23, 1950, to Jack T. ...

Pauline J. Jones Jan. 26, 1949 - Sept. 24, 2019 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Pauline J. Jones, 70, of Grand Island, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, due to a long fight with Lupus and kidney failure. All Faiths Funeral Home of Grand Island is entrusted with arrangements...

Pauline J. Jones Jan. 26, 1949 - Sept. 24, 2019 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Pauline J. Jones, 70, of Grand Island, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, due to a long fight with Lupus and kidney failure. All Faiths Funeral Home of Grand Island is entrusted with arrangements...

Dorothy Clara (Schmidt) Wolters July 23, 1927 - Sept. 24, 2019 ATWOOD, Kan. — Dorothy Clara (Schmidt) Wolters was born July 23, 1927, in Potter, Kan. She was the fifth of nine children born to John Traugott and Elsie L. (Herderhorst) Schmidt. She entered her eternal rest on Sept. 24, 2019, in Garden City, Kan...

Janice Lynn Chase Nov. 2, 1946 - Sept. 14, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. —Janice Lynn Chase, 72, died Sept. 14, 2019. She was born Nov. 2, 1946, in Smith Center, Kan., to JR B. and Dorothy (Cochran) Chase. She graduated from Smith Center High School in 1964. She attended college for four years. She married Galen W. Olson on March 5, 1977, in Arvada, Colo. ...

Gordon Wesley John May 20, 1931 - Sept. 16, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Gordon Wesley John, 88, of Beaver City, died Monday (Sept. 16, 2019), at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital, Omaha, Neb. He was born on May 20, 1931, in Hendley, Neb., to Ed and Bessie Pauline (Bruening) John. He grew up in the Hendley area and was a farmer in the Hendley and Beaver City area. He married Geneva Wilderson in 2005...

Mary Margaret Miller Marshall Dec. 15, 1947 - Sept. 16, 2019 SMITHVILLE, Mo. — Mary Margaret Miller Marshall, 71, of Smithville, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sept. 16, 2019. Funeral services will be on Sept. 23, 2019, at 1 p.m., at Northland Reformed Church in Kansas City, Mo. Private Interment will be in Indianola, Neb., at a later date...

Lou Kraus June 12, 1940 - Sept. 17, 2019 BRULE, Neb. — Lou Kraus, age 79, of Brule, passed away Sept. 17, 2019, at his home. Lou was born June 12, 1940, at Holyoke, Colo., to John P. and Barbara K. (Zieons) Kraus. He graduated from Sidney St. Patrick’s High School before studying music education at St. ...

Charles Rodney Rogers Jan. 4, 1934 - May 9, 2019 FAIRBANKS, Alaska — Charles Rodney Rogers died on May 9, 2019, at Caring Bridges Nursing Home in Fairbanks. Rodney was born in McCook, Neb., on Jan. 4, 1934, to Clarence and Clara (Tillery) Rogers. He attended McCook Public Schools, graduating with the Class of 1951...

Charles E. (Ed) Armstrong, Jr. Aug. 8, 1939 - Sept. 16, 2019 GRAND ISLAND Neb. — Charles E. (Ed) Armstrong, Jr. died unexpectedly Sept. 16, 2019, in his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 23, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Grand Island. The Most Rev. William J. Dendinger will be the Celebrant along with priests of The Grand Island Diocese...

Richard “Rich” Benton Hayes March 28, 1939 - Sept. 17, 2019 ATWOOD, Kan. — Richard “Rich” Benton Hayes, 80, of Atwood, died Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019. He was born March 28, 1939, to C.A. and Virda (Latimer) Hayes. Visitation is Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, 5-7 p.m., at Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood...

James Edward Dutton April 7, 1943 - Sept. 1, 2019 BROOMFIELD, Colo. — James Edward Dutton of Broomfield passed away on Sept. 1, 2019, at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo., at the age of 76. He was born on April 7, 1943, in McCook, Neb.,to Cassius and Mildred (Maisel) Dutton. He grew up on a farm southwest of McCook, attended District 8 grade school and graduated from McCook High School in 1961...

Robert “Bob” Dewaine Montgomery April 28, 1933 - Sept. 10, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Robert “Bob” Dewaine Montgomery, 86, died Tuesday (Sept. 10, 2019), at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. He was born April 28, 1933, to Ruby (Schrock) and Lewis Montgomery. He graduated from Norcatur High School in 1951.He married Anita Cuthbertson on Oct. 11, 1953, at the Norcatur United Methodist Church. He was a farmer/rancher near Jennings, Kan...

Lois Bernice Boerger Jan. 7, 1935 - Sept. 13, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Lois Bernice Boerger, age 84, died on Sept. 13, 2019, at Community Hospital in McCook with her husband and children by her side. Lois was born on Jan. 7, 1935, in Alta Vista, Kan., to Rev. Walter and Flora (Brunkhorst) Wehmeier. She was the sixth of seven children. They moved to Cheney, Kan., when she was a sophomore in high school. She played flute in the band there and was a homecoming queen...