Obituaries

Bernard Marvin IMPERIAL, Neb. — Bernard Marvin, 87, of Chase County, died Saturday (June 15, 2019), at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers and their wives, Vincent and Thyra Marvin and Keith and Lorene Marvin...

Rhonda J. Nokes July 4, 1954 - June 15, 2019 MINDEN, Neb. — Rhonda J. Nokes, 64, of Minden, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minden with the Rev. Christopher Hazzard officiating. Private family inurnment will be at a later date...

Coley Anton Lines McCOOK, Neb. — Coley Anton Lines, 39, of McCook, died Sunday (June 16, 2019), at Community Hospital in McCook. Services are Monday, July 1, 2019, 2 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel with Jim Jones officiating. A full obituary will be posted later...

Daniel Joseph “Dan” Rempel Oct. 1, 1948 - June 15, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Daniel Joseph “Dan” Rempel of McCook was called home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2019. He was 70 years old. Dan was born Oct. 1, 1948, in Ainsworth, Neb., to parents, John F. and Carol Evangeline (Hollingshead) Rempel. He graduated high school in Cozad, Neb., with the Class of 1967...

Darrell Gene Roths TRENTON, Neb. — Darrell Gene Roths, Sr., 71, of Trenton, died Monday (June 10, 2019), at his home near Swanson Reservoir. Upcoming service information can be found at www.carpenterbreland.com Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements...

Nancy Celeste (Shaw) Case April 1, 1930 - June 6, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb.—Nancy Celeste (Shaw) Case, 89, of Imperial, passed away on June 6, 2019, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial. Nancy was born in Lancaster, Mo., on April 1, 1930, to Robert Forrest and Gladys Claire (Wardlow) Shaw. ...

James “Jim” W. Leisure Jr. McCOOK, Neb. — James “Jim” W. Leisure Jr., 74, of McCook, died Sunday (June 2, 2019), at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Neb. Memorial services are Monday, June 10, 2019, 11 a.m. CT at the United Methodist Church in Bird City, Kan., with the Rev. Kevin Dixson officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Bird City Cemetery...

Burdean M. Melchert Dec. 16, 1937 - June 3, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Burdean M. Melchert was born to Harold and Sophia (Kircher) Geihsler on Dec. 16, 1937, in Hayes Center, Neb. She grew up in McCook, Neb., and graduated from McCook High School in 1955...

Richard (Dick) Phillips Dec. 21, 1925 - June 1, 2019 SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Mr. Richard (Dick) Phillips passed away on 1 June 2019, at the age of 93. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Betty, of 67 years and daughter, Hollis Ann. He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen Maercklein, Debra Phillips and her husband, Stephen Ansley, Lisa Garza and son, Richard W. Phillips and his wife, Emily Phillips. He also had eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren...

Roderick N. “Rod” Fiene Feb. 27, 1965 - May 30, 2019 ELWOOD, Neb. — Roderick N. “Rod” Fiene, 54, died Thursday (May 30, 2019)l at his home in Elwood. He was born Feb 27, 1965, in Cambridge, Neb., to Eldon “Hank” and Carleen (Noltie) Fiene. He graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1984. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. for 30 years. He married Tamra Kahrs on May 31, 1986. He later married Patricia Munoz on May 21, 1999...

John V. “Jack” Deveny Nov. 23, 1923 - May 28, 2019 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident John V. “Jack” Deveny, 95, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings. Rosary was Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Butler Volland Chapel. ...

Mark John Roesener July 4, 1954 - March 29, 2019 MCDONALD, Kan. — Mark John Roesener, 64, died March 29, 2019, at his home in McDonald. He was born July 4, 1954 in McDonald. He was preceded in death by his son, Gage Roesener in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Jackie (Howland) Roesener of McDonald; son, Colton (Shandi) Roesener of Benkelman, Neb; sister, Kathleen (Kurt) Winkelhake of Loveland, Colo.; and one grandchild...

James Rex Carswell Nov. 30, 1926 - May 29, 2019 SELDEN, Kan. — James Rex Carswell, 92, of Selden, died Wednesday (May 29, 2019), at the Sheridan County Health Complex. He was born Nov. 30, 1926, in rural Selden, to Wylie Vinton and Mary Agnes (Geisenhener) Carswell.He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1944. He married Betty Thieler on June 6, 1946, in Selden. He was a famer/rancher...

Alan James Daffer Aug. 25, 1925 - May 8, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Alan James Daffer passed away from this earth on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the care of our heavenly Father and the Cambridge Hospital staff. He was 93. Alan was born Aug. 25, 1925, to Elmer and Helen Daffer on a farm east of Lebanon, Neb. ...

Elizabeth “Liz” Irene (Gove) Cole Nov. 8, 1942 - May 28, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Elizabeth “Liz” Irene (Gove) Cole, 76, of Beaver City, died Tuesday (May 28, 2019), at the Beaver City Manor. She was born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Cambridge, Neb., to Rev. Earl and Winnie (Main) Gove. She graduated from Sargent High School, from bible college in Illinois and Kearney State College...

Cleetis Darlene Thayn March 16, 1933 -May 28, 2019 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Cleetis Darlene Thayn, 86, died Tuesday (May 28, 2019), at Tabitha Nursing Center in Lincoln, Neb. She was born March 16, 1933, to George F. Warner and Violet M. (Cross) Warner on the family farm south of Edison, Neb...

Roberta G. Wright Jan. 10, 1940 - May 27, 2019 LITTLETON , Colo. — Roberta G. Wright of Littleton peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019. Bobbi was born to Ivan Bishop and Helen Dene (nee Harding) Wright on Jan. 10, 1940, in her grandparents’ farmhouse north of Cambridge, Neb. She graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1957 and then went on to attend business school in Lincoln, Neb., graduating in September of 1958...

Luetta June Pollnow Oct. 16, 1930 - May 27, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Luetta June Pollnow, 88, of Oberlin, died Monday (May 27, 2019), at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. She was born Oct. 16, 1930, to Darl and Amy (Uehlin) Schweitzberger at a family farm. She graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1948. She was a teacher at Lyle, Kanona and Beaver Valley country schools. She married Hughie Pollnow on June 4, 1951...

Theresa A. (Monzon) Meguire April 16, 1943 - May 16, 2019 RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — Theresa A. (Monzon) Meguire, 76, died May 16, 2019, at Rio Grande City. She was born April 16, 1943, in McCook, Neb. She attended St. Patrick Catholic School and McCook High School. She married George R. Meguire on Feb. 22, 1963...

Ana G. Antholz July 24, 1940 - May 23, 2017 McDONALD,Kan. — Ana G. Antholz, 78, died Thursday, May 23, 2017, at her home in McDonald. She was born July 24, 1940, in Alcala De Guadaira, Spain. Survivors include her husband, Albert A. Antholz of McDonald; children, Alberto Antholz of Windsor, Colo., Kent Antholz of Sherman, Texas, Mercedes White of Aurora, Colo., and Maria Hardwick of Garden City, Kan.; and five grandchildren...

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Ida “Marie” Appleyard Oct. 7, 1924 - May 14, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Ida “Marie” Appleyard, 94, of McCook, died Tuesday (May 14, 2019), at El Dorado Nursing Home in Trenton, Neb. She was born Oct. 7, 1924, at Indianola, Neb., to parents, Garrett McKinley and Frances Margaret (Dolan) Wilber...

Richard Dale Portz Feb. 16, 1958 - May 24, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Richard Dale Portz, 61, of McCook, died Friday (May 24, 2019), at Community Hospital in McCook. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel.

Theresa Marie Cuellar July 18, 1955 - May 17, 2019 OMAHA, Neb. — Theresa Marie Cuellar, age 64, of Omaha, passed away on May 17, 2019, surounded by her sisters and other family members. She was born on Sept. 18, 1955, in Superior, Neb., to Darlene (Lepper) and Frank Cuellar...

Alfred McCrumb WAUNETA, Neb. — Alfred McCrumb, 82, of Wauneta, died Saturday (May 25, 2019), at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center. Survivors include daughter, Shelia Cooley and husband, Ron of Ogallala, Neb.; four grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren...

Alyce Margaret Avery Jan. 1, 1925 - May 8, 2019 OBERIN, Kan. — Alyce Margaret Avery, 94, of Oberlin, died May 8, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County in Oberlin. She was born in Red Willow County, Neb., to Andrew E. and Chloe Marie (Johnston) Anderson on Jan. 1, 1925. She attended elementary school in Red Willow County and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1942...

Tanner Gray Alstrom McCOOK, Neb. — Tanner Gray Alstrom, infant son of Jaxen and Cheyenne (Gerih) Alstrom, passed away unexpectedly at Community Hospital in McCook on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Tanner was preceded in death by his two great-grandfathers, Forrest Brownlee and Steve Gerih; great-great-grandmother, Rowena Cathcart; and great-great-uncle, Keith Alstrom...

Dorothy M. (Scott) Jeffus Nov. 20, 1928 - May 17, 2019 ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Dorothy M. (Scott) Jeffus, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away May 17, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Saint Charles, where she had lived since 2007. She was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Gering, Neb., to Herbert and Garnet (Phelps) Scott...

Carol Joan (Gunderman) Richard Feb. 20, 1934 - May 17, 2019 WICHITA, Kan. — Carol Joan (Gunderman)Richard, 85, of Oakley, Kan., died Friday (May 17, 2019), at Wichita. She was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Dundy County, Neb. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Richard, in 2018...

John Francis Ohrman April 12, 1954 - May 15, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. — John Francis Ohrman was born April 12, 1954, to Lee and Mary Lou (Brown) Ohrman in Colby, Kan. He had two brothers, Mike and Nick Ohrman and a sister, Sherry Hanes. John attended Benkelman High School, where he met Jane Sanford. They were married on Sept. 7, 1972, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Benkelman. From that union they had two children, Johnny (Kelly) Ohrman of Colby and Teresa (Jason) Williams of Abilene, Kan...

Elnora M. Traphagan April 16, 1932 - May 15, 2019 COZAD, Neb. — Elnora Maude Traphagan, 87, died May 15, 2019, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad. She was born on April 16, 1932, to William and Edna Carfield. After graduating school, she married Raymond Traphagan...

Herschel Benton Betts Nov. 15, 1926 - May 15, 2019 HAYS, Kan. — Herschel Benton Betts, 92, died Wednesday (May 15, 2019), at The Willow House Assisted Living in Hays. He was born in Norcatur, Kan., on Nov. 15, 1926, to Jacob and Loretta (Belt) Betts.  He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Army, and attended Fort Hays State College...

Phyllis Pearl “Poore” Alberts April 8, 1922 - May 18, 2019 TRENTON, Neb. — Phyllis Pearl “Poore” Alberts passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton at the age of 97. She was born April 8, 1922, in McCook, Neb., the daughter of late Jay and Bessie (Carter) Poore. Phyllis passed surrounded by her loving family. As a young girl she lived on a family farm in rural McCook. Phyllis graduated from McCook High School in 1939...

Margaret Marie McDonald Oct. 27, 1941 - May 4th, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Margaret Marie McDonald, longtime resident of Benkelman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Margaret was 77 years of age...