Obituaries

Joyce Williamson TRENTON, Neb. - Joyce Williamson, a longtime resident of Trenton, passed away at her rural Trenton home on Wednesday Jan. 15, 2025. She was 82 years of age. A rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening, Jan. 22, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton at 6:00 p.m...

Barbara Gigax McCOOK, Neb. - Barbara Gigax, a longtime resident of Hayes Center, passed away late Thursday evening, Jan. 16, 2025 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 94 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Beverly “Bev” Smith BURLINGTON, Kan. - Beverly "Bev" Smith, 86, passed away Jan. 12, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Burlington in Burlington, Kan. Graveside services in the Oberlin Cemetery of Oberlin, Kan. are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2025 with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating...

Obituary Donna Marie Loop Nov. 22, 1949 - Dec. 20, 2024 ANGLETON, Tex. - Donna Marie Loop, age 75, formerly of McCook, Neb., passed away at home in Angleton, Tex. on Dec. 20, 2024. Donna was born Nov. 22, 1949, in Stratton, Neb. to Dale and Elsa Potter. Donna married Roger Loop in Stratton, Neb. on June 4, 1967, and they were married for 50 years until Roger died in 2017...

Darlene H. Ramsey May 14, 1930 - Jan. 14, 2025 TOPEKA, Kan. - Darlene H. Ramsey, 94, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. She was born May 14, 1930 to Earl Roy and Laura Bertha Louise (Wesch) Berndt on the family farm in Red Willow County, Neb., south of McCook, Neb., just north of the Nebraska/Kansas line...

Debra Jean Carfield Jan. 19, 1956 - Jan. 12, 2025 OBERLIN, Kan. - Debra Jean Carfield, 68, passed away on Jan. 12, 2025, in Oberlin, Kan. Deb, along with her twin sister Diane, were born on Jan. 19, 1956, to Ted and Alberta (Fellows) Jensen in rural Blaine County, Neb...

Kenneth “Ken” Wells Sept. 4, 1947 - Jan. 8, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Kenneth “Ken” Wells made his journey to heaven at the age of 77. He passed away surrounded by family at the Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. on Jan. 8, 2025. Ken was born in Monroe, Wis. on Sept. 4, 1947, to parents Guy and Edith (Reynolds) Wells. The Wells family moved from Wisconsin to McCook, Neb. for milder weather. Ken graduated from McCook High School in 1965...

Beverly “Bev” Smith BURLINGTON, Kan. - Beverly "Bev" Smith, 86, passed away Jan. 12, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Burlington in Burlington, Kans. Graveside services in the Oberlin Cemetery of Oberlin, Kansas are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Evelyn “Evie” D. Reiners March 1, 1947 - Jan. 8, 2025 KEARNEY, Neb. - Evelyn “Evie” D. Reiners, age 77, formerly of McCook, Neb. passed away at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, Neb. on Jan. 8, 2025. Evelyn was born March 1, 1947 in McCook, Neb. to Edward and Caroline Reiners. ...

Delores Irene McGee July 31, 1935 - Jan. 9, 2025 BLAIR, Neb. - Delores Irene McGee, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, after a short stay at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community in Blair, Neb. She was surrounded by her loved ones and the wonderful staff at the nursing home. Delores was born on a farm five miles south of Stamford, Neb., on July 31, 1935, to Harry and Velma (Sims) Vahle...

Evelyn Hook McCOOK, Neb. - Evelyn Hook, of McCook, passed away early Friday morning, January 10, 2025 at Kinship Point in McCook. She was 90 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook has been entrusted with arrangements...

Danielle Maree Salazar (Marez) Feb. 23, 1991 - Jan. 6, 2025 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. - Danielle Maree Salazar (Marez) passed away on Jan. 6, 2025. She was born Feb. 23, 1991 to Tammy Schaffert and Selso Salazar. Services will be held in Scottsbluff, Neb. at a later date...

Obituary Richard L. Green Sept. 3, 1953 - Dec. 28, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Richard L. Green, longtime resident of McCook passed away on Dec. 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 3, 1953 in Atwood, Kan. to Harold LeRoy and Lois Nadine (Benning) Green. Richard was a carpenter for the better part of his life. He created beautiful woodwork and was talented at the guitar...

Obituary Sheila Kay (Nordhausen) Pfeiffer Aug. 20,1954 - Jan. 5, 2025 WAUNETA, Neb. - Sheila Kay (Nordhausen) Pfeiffer was born Aug. 20,1954 in Imperial, Neb. to Vernon and Ramona (Kerchal) Nordhausen. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural southwest Nebraska. She grew up on the South Divide of Wauneta, Neb., attending Wauneta Public Schools and graduating in 1972...

Obituary Ron Beims Nov. 5, 1942 - Dec. 31, 2024 HERNDON, Kan. - Ron Beims was an enigma…serious businessman on one hand…fun loving rebel on the other. He loved a good fight. He loved to pray. He loved to read books and could win whatever card game you wanted to play. ...

Obituary Charles “Chuck” Morris Reichenbach July 26, 1955 - Jan. 5, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Charles “Chuck” Morris Reichenbach, age 69, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Chuck was born July 26, 1955 in Lincoln, Neb. to parents Jack William and Jacqueline Phyllis (Schaaf) Reichenbach. He was one of three sons born to this union. Chuck attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School...

Obituary Phillip “Ron” Wolvin Oct. 13, 1936 - Jan. 3, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Phillip “Ron” Wolvin age 88, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. Ron was born on Oct. 13, 1936, at Seward to Roland Odell and Martha Winifred (Kinnamon) Wolvin. He grew up on a farm west of Seward...

Cynthia Anne Sandman Sept. 09, 1953 - Jan. 02, 2025 WAUNETA, Neb. - Cynthia Anne (Madron) Sandman of Wauneta departed this Earth for her heavenly body on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial. She was 71 years old. Cynthia was born on September 9, 1953, in McCook, Neb., to DeWitt Clinton (Clint) and Ruth (Huet) Madron, she was the youngest of six children. ...

Marilyn Louise Malleck Nov. 04, 1938 - Dec. 29, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Marilyn Louise Malleck, age 86, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook surrounded by family. Marilyn was born Nov. 4, 1938 in McCook to Harry and Margaret L. (O’Berg) Brown. She was one of four children born to this union...

LaVerne ‘Vern’ Brickner Oct. 26,1949 - Dec. 27, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - LaVerne ‘Vern’ Brickner, 75 of Kearney passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by family after a short illness. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney with Fr. Joe Hannappel officiating. A rosary will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday followed by a time of sharing at the church...

Robert ‘Bob’ Reher June 26, 1951 - Dec. 25, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - McCOOK Neb. - Robert ‘Bob’ Reher 73 of McCook Nebraska passed away Wednesday Dec. 25. Bob was born June 26, 1951 in Grand Island NE the first son of Gilbert and Lolita (Jones) Reher Bob attended Stolley Park Elementary School and Graduated from Northwest High School. ...

Lester M. Bieker WATKINS Colo. - A Memorial Mass in honor of Lester will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, NE with Father Bernard Kimminau as Celebrant. The Bieker family invites friends and family for a luncheon following the Mass at Marlene’s Kitchen, north of McCook on Highway 83...

Roland LeRoy Carlson Jan. 18, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Roland LeRoy Carlson left this earth to meet his Heavenly Father on Dec. 22, 2024. Hillcrest Nursing Home had been his residence for the last 16 months. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Roland’s family will be present to greet friends...

Peggy Ann Carswell July 30, 1950 - Dec. 19, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Peggy Ann Carswell, age 74, of Oberlin, Kansas, gracefully passed away surrounded by family at Decatur Health on Dec. 19, 2024. Peggy was born on July 30, 1950, to William Jasper “W.J.” Light and Geneva Mardelle Light in Hugoton, Kan. ...

Kathleen Ham BENKELMAN, Neb. - Kathleen Ham, longtime resident of Benkelman, Neb. passed away on Dec. 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Benkelman followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. ...

Obituary Beverly Christine Haag Oct. 14, 1933 - Dec. 21, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Beverly Christine Haag, 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb.; she was surrounded by her family. Born in West Covina, Calif. to Eugene Constantine Akerberg Williams and Bertha Lavina Wimp Williams, the family lived in many different places while their father worked throughout the Pacific Northwest...

Obituary Christine Elizabeth Roth May 5, 1953 - Dec. 20, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Christine Elizabeth Roth, age 71, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at her home in McCook, Neb. Christine was born May 5, 1953, in Rochdale, England to parents Michael “Mieczyslaw” and Maria Aniela (Grzebien) Salek. She was one of three daughters born to this union. Christine graduated from Muldon Catholic High School in Rockford, Ill. with the Class of 1971...

Obituary John Stephen O’Toole II May 15, 1949 - Dec. 19, 2024 OLATHE, Kan. - John Stephen O’Toole II, son of John “Jack” and Sybil (Foley) O’Toole, was born in McCook, Neb. on May 15, 1949. He passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the age of 75...

Obituary Eleanor (Falls) Benjamin Zumalt April 23, 1936 - Dec. 21, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Eleanor (Falls) Benjamin Zumalt was born on April 23, 1936 in Spalding, Neb. to Edward and Lura (Schoonover) Falls. She attended one year of college. Eleanor was united in marriage to Martin Benjamin II and later to James “Jim” Zumalt. ...

Obituary Roland LeRoy Carlson Jan. 18, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Roland LeRoy Carlson was born to W. LeRoy and M. Mae (Schlecht) Carlson on Jan. 18, 1937 on the family farm northwest of McCook. He left this earth to meet his Heavenly Father on Dec. 22, 2024. Hillcrest Nursing Home had been his residence for the last 16 months...

Obituary Delbert Eugene Lewis May 2, 1935 - Dec. 17, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Delbert Eugene Lewis, age 89, was born on May 2, 1935, and passed away at the Good Samaritan Home in Oberlin, Kan. on Dec. 17, 2024. He was born to Herbert and Mae (Davis) Lewis, and he was the last living child out of 15 children...