Obituaries

Jeanne Marie Martins Sept. 5, 1951 - April 21, 2025 OMAHA, Neb. — Jeanne Marie Martins died Monday, April 21, 2025, at Omaha. Jeanne leaves behind her loving husband of 26 years, Stephen Martins; daughters, Nicole Peterson and Lisa (Ron) Ferguson; grandchildren, Bradley, Angel, Treyton, Travis Jr., Nyshea, and Quinten Jr.; brother, Ron (Gayle) Paschall; and many other family and friends...

Ronald Blume INDIANOLA, Neb. — Ronald Blume, 73, of Indianola, passed away at his Indianola home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. 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...

LaVetta Snyder Dec. 17, 1915 - April 15, 2025 BENKELMAN, Neb. — LaVetta Snyder was born on Dec. 17, 1915 (two years prior to the U.S. entering World War I) near Rollwitz, Neb. She was the third of 12 children born to Charles and Lola Mullanix. LaVetta first attended Rollwitz grade school, eventually graduating from Benkelman High School in 1932. Immediately following high school, she started her teaching career at Rollwitz at age 17, later teaching at Max...

Allen Weintz McCOOK, Neb. — Allen Weintz, 60, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook, Nebraska on Monday, April 21, 2025. 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...

Leonard “Sonny” Gipe, Jr HOLBROOK, Neb. - Leonard "Sonny" Gipe, Jr., 78, of Holbrook, passed away at his home on April 18, 2025. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, April 23, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge...

Obituary Lynette L. Beck July 8, 1946 - April 15, 2025 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident Lynette L. Beck, 78, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. ...

Richard Lee Karr Oct. 12, 1939 - April 1, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - On April 1, 2025, Richard Lee Karr was surrounded by his family when he peacefully passed away at his home in McCook, Neb. He was 85 years old. Richard was born in Paxton, Neb., on Oct. 12, 1939, to Elsworth and Hazel (Sawyer) Karr. ...

Ruth Woudwyk McCOOK, Neb. — Ruth Woudwyk, 85, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook., Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Jim Beebe Jan. 27, 1959 - April 14, 2025 OMAHA, Neb. — Jim Beebe, 66, of Omaha, formerly of McCook, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2025. Jim’s life was a testament to devotion, dignity, and an unwavering love for his family. Born on Jan. 27, 1959, to Harold Beebe and Dixie Wachholtz, Jim was raised in McCook, where he built a life filled with purpose and joy. ...

Danuel Lee Ruf Aug. 23, 1954 - April 14, 2025 WILSONVILLE, Neb. — Danuel Lee Ruf, better known as Danny or Ban, was born on Aug. 23, 1954 to Manuel and Margalee (Lyons) Ruf in McCook, Nebraska. He passed away at his rural Wilsonville home on April 14, 2025 at the age of 70...

Sharlane Yvonne (Wilson) Jones Nov. 18, 1939 - April 9, 2025 BENKELMAN, Neb. — In a moment of uncharacteristic peace, Sharlane Yvonne (Wilson) Jones passed away on April 9, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb., 10 weeks after suffering a fall at her home in Benkelman. To the very end of her 85 years, she exhibited her trademark feistiness and determination in her efforts to recover from her injury...

Danny Ruf WILSONVILLE, Neb - Danny Ruf, 70, of Wilsonville, Neb., passed away at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...

Dorothy Lucille Evans McCOOK, Neb. - Dorothy Lucille Evans (née Smith) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the best peony bushes in McCook. A celebration of Dottie’s life is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, April 19, 2025 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Inurnment in the Memorial Park Cemetery Columbarium will take place at a later date...

Obituary Heidi Ann Johnson Nov. 14, 1965 - April 2, 2025 PRINCETON, Ill. - Heidi Ann Johnson, 59, of Princeton, Ill. passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home in Princeton. Heidi was born on Nov. 14, 1965 in Princeton, Ill. the daughter of Harold “Owen” and Etta “Kay” (Sullivan) Johnson. She had an older sister and younger brother...

Obituary Dee Messinger Dec. 5, 1922 - Dec. 14, 2024 BOISE, Idaho. - Dee Messinger, age 102, passed away peacefully in his sleep Dec. 14, 2024 in Boise Idaho. Dee was born Dec. 5, 1922 on the family farm south of McCook, Neb., to Edwin and Frieda Marie (nee Ruby). He graduated from Danbury High School in 1940 and enrolled at the University of Nebraska studying Electrical Engineering...

Obituary Bradley Dean Sides Dec. 30, 1978 - April 12, 2025 SEWARD, Neb. - Bradley Dean Sides was born on Dec. 30, 1978, in Cambridge, Neb. to Pat and Janice (Fimple) Sides and passed away on April 12, 2025, at his home in Seward, Neb. at the age of 46 years, 3 months and 13 days. Brad was baptized on Feb. 25, 1979, at St. Catherine’s Church in Indianola, Neb...

Larry Fuller ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Larry Fuller, 82, of Arapahoe, Neb., passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Cremation was chosen and Larry's wish was to have no public service and a committal in the Wilsonville Cemetery at a later date is being honored...

Dale John Keeney McCOOK, Neb. - Mr. Dale John Keeney passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb., on April 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Full obituary will be published upon family's approval. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church, PO Box 488, Trenton NE 69044...

Obituary Polly Marie (Thomas) Steinke Sep. 7, 1927 - April 4, 2025 TRENTON, Neb. - Polly Marie (Thomas) Steinke died Friday, April 4, 2025, at Community Hospital in McCook, at the age of 97. She was born on Sep. 7, 1927, the daughter of the late Webster and Marjorie (Sharp) Thomas. She grew up on the farm where she was born and graduated from school in Trenton...

Obituary Richard Lee Karr Oct. 12, 1939 - April 1, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - On April 1, 2025, Richard Lee Karr was surrounded by his family when he peacefully passed away at his home in McCook, Neb. He was 85 years old. Richard was born in Paxton, Neb., on Oct. ...

Obituary Jon Christian Youngquist Feb. 24, 1939 - March 27, 2025 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Jon Christian Youngquist, beloved husband, father and Grandpa, passed away after battling Parkinson’s disease, on March 27, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Beaver City Manor, Beaver City, Neb. at the age of 86. He was born Feb. 24, 1939, to Joseph and Lela (Christian) Youngquist in Oxford, Neb...

Obituary Ronald Gene Cook Sept. 17, 1936 - March 24, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Ronald Gene Cook was born to Elmer and Laura (Wacker) Cook on Sept. 17, 1936, in McCook, Neb. He attended school in Culbertson and graduated with the Culbertson High School class of 1954...

Jamie Gray McCOOK, Neb. - Jamie Gray, of McCook, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the age of 50. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, April 10, 2025 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Lonnie Felcher officiating...

Jackie “Jack” Dean Frease McCOOK, Neb. - Jackie "Jack" Dean Frease, a father, brother, grandfather, and friend, of McCook, Neb., passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. at the age of 78. Memorial contributions are suggested in Jack's name to the family to be designated at a later date...

Obituary Sandra Lee Osterhoudt Jan. 7, 1941 - Mar 31, 2025 GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. - Sandra Lee Osterhoudt, 84, passed away March 31, 2025. Sandra was born Jan. 7, 1941 to Harvey and Irene Rohrbacher. She graduated from Bartley, Neb. High School. On Jun 4, 1962, Sandra married Kent Osterhoudt. She worked for Wells Fargo Bank in McCook (formerly First National Bank of McCook) until her retirement...

Obituary Gary A. Waugh July 30, 1950 – March 22, 2025 GORDON, Neb. - Gary A. Waugh was born on July 30, 1950, in Sutherland, Neb., to William A. Waugh and Donna (Sadle) Waugh. He passed away on March 22, 2025, at Gordon Memorial Hospital at the age of 74...

Obituary Patricia (Madden) Tines Nov. 1, 1937 - Mar 30, 2025 GRETNA, Neb. - Patricia (Madden) Tines passed away March 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by husband of 64 years: Gayle Tines; son: John Tines; and daughter-in-law: Connie Tines; siblings: Cecil Madden, Cecilia Hertz, Clarence Madden, Esther Joseph, and Mary Burdick. ...

Obituary Jennifer Christine Oiler March 14, 1979 - March 25, 2025 LARAMIE, Wyo. - On March 25, 2025, Jennifer Christine Oiler departed Laramie, Wyoming for the paradise of Heaven. Born March 14, 1979, she lived 46 years as a loving, kind, quiet soul, who impacted the lives of many through her work as a caring and brilliant nurse practitioner. ...

Roger Brown CULBERTSON, Neb. - Roger Brown, of Culbertson, passed away early Monday morning, March 31, 2025 at his home South of Culbertson at the age of 84. Cremation was chosen and 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...

Angelina “Ann” S. Wells STAPLETON, Neb. - Angelina "Ann" S. Wells, 100, of Stapleton passed away March 29, 2025 at Linden Court. Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Stapleton. Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery...

Darwin (Butch) Gene Scott Feb. 28, 1958 - March 29, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Darwin Gene Scott (Butch) was born on Feb. 28, 1958, in McCook, Neb., to Dorrence and Virginia Scott (Cook). He graduated from Wauneta High School in 1976 and attended college classes at MCC for a period of time. He also attended and completed Bible College in the early 1990s...