Obituaries

H.R. McKinty Feb. 23 1928 - Sept. 7 2021 APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — H.R. McKinty, 93, died Sept. 7, 2021, at Apache Junction. Her served in the U.S. Navy. He married Shirley Jarchow on July 1, 1973. He had a dentistry practice in McCook, Neb., for 16 years...

Leroy Meissner CULBERTSON, Neb. — Leroy Meissner, 72, of Culbertson, died Thursday (Sept. 16, 2021), at Community Hospital in McCook. Visitation with family present is Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, 5 to 7 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook. Funeral services are Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, 2 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with the Rev. Clark Bates officiating...

Oren Eugene Carter McCOOK, Neb. — Oren Eugene Carter, 95, of McCook, died Thursday (Sept. 16, 2021) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Visitation with family present is Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, 5 to 7 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook...

Joel Clarence Petersen Sept. 13, 1959 - Sept. 12, 2021 FAIRMONT, Neb. — Joel Clarence Petersen passed away on Sept. 12, 2021, at the age of 61, at the Fairmont Nursing Home in Fairmont. Joel was born on Sept. 13, 1959, in Lincoln, Neb., to Jerry and Anastasia Petersen. Joel was born with Downs Syndrome and during this time, Jerry and Annie were proud to raise him themselves in their loving home. In January of 1960, the family moved to a farm in Cambridge, Neb., where Joel spent his childhood...

Freda Wilhelmina Schultz Wasia Sept. 3, 1923 - Sept. 9, 2021 NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ­— Freda Wilhelmina (Schultz) Wasia passed away Sept. 9, 2021, six days after her 98th birthday. Freda was born Sept. 3, 1923, at Danbury, Neb., to parents, Cleyone M. and Rudolph J. Schultz. She attended high school at Danbury, excelling in women’s softball...

Joel Petersen FAIRMONT, Neb. — Joel Petersen, 61, formerly of Cambridge, Neb., died Sunday (Sept. 12, 2021), at the Fairview Assisted Living Facility in Fairmont. Services are pending with Lockenour Jones Mortuary in Cambridge. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com...

Michelle Renae Unger-Grier STRATTON, Neb. — Michelle Renae Unger-Grier, 43, of Stratton, died Friday (Sept. 3, 2021), at Community Hospital in McCook from injuries sustained in a car accident. A celebration of life service is Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, 5 p.m. (MT), at the Fire Hall in Benkelman, Neb. No visitation; cremation was chosen. A private family inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge, Neb...

Thomas Jensen McCOOK, Neb. — Thomas Jensen, 68, of McCook, died Saturday (Sept. 11, 2021), at the Mary Lanning Hospital at Hastings, Neb. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Home in McCook. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com...

Ila A. Widger WAUNETA, Neb. — Ila A. Widger, 91, died Saturday (Sept. 11, 2021), the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com.

M. Elaine Stagemeyer Lueders Feb. 15, 1938 - Sept. 4, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — M. Elaine Stagemeyer Lueders, age 83, of Arapahoe, formerly of Holbrook, Neb., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. She was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Cambridge to Guy E. and Lela E. (Remington) Fetters...

Sharon Annette (Hoyt) Denison March 8, 1941 - Sept. 7, 2021 MARTIN, S.D. — Sharon Annette Hoyt Denison was born March 8, 1941, to Willard Lynn and Violet Virginia Hoyt in McCook, Neb.. Sharon passed away Sept. 7, 2021 at Martin, S.D. She grew up on a farm nine miles south of Culbertson, Neb.,, the oldest of four daughters. ...

Lawrence “Shorty” Andrew Junker Oct. 27, 1933 - Sept. 4, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Lawrence “Shorty” Andrew Junker, 87, of Beaver City, died Saturday (Sept. 4, 2021), at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Neb. He was born Oct. 27, 1933, in Indianola, Neb., to Floyd and Elizabeth (Lehn) Junker...

Daniel James Scott Dec. 21, 1988 - Sept. 2, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Daniel James Scott passed away peacefully in Lincoln on Sept. 2, 2021. He was born in McCook, Neb., to Darwin and Vicki (Markwith) Scott. He attended SWATS since he graduated high school in 2009...

Russel Hiatt Jones Oct. 19, 1942 - Sept. 6, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Russel Hiatt Jones, age 78, of McCook, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. Russel was born Oct. 19, 1942, in McCook to parents, Kenneth and Vada (Relph) Jones. Russel graduated from high school in Hayes Center, Neb., before going on to attend Kearney State College...

John Riener March 10, 1979 - Sept. 4, 2021 ATWOOD, Kan. — John Riener, 42, of Atwood, died Sept. 4, 2021, in Phillipsburg, Kan. He was born March 10, 1979, at McCook Community Hospital to Karol and Patricia (Marintzer) Riener. John graduated from Herndon High School in 1997, Colby Community College in 1999, and Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in 2000. ...

Wesley Spickelmier July 15, 1942 - Sept. 5, 2021 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Wesley C. Spickelmier was born July 15, 1942, in McCook, Neb., to June (Kannow) and Lester W. Spickelmier. Wes grew up in the McCook area and graduated from Red Willow High School in 1960...

Rodney “Rod” Bowman TRENTON Ne. — Rodney “Rod” Bowman, 82, died Dec. 31, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Graveside services are Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, 1 p.m., at the Trenton Cemetery with Kyle Nichols officiating. A celebration of his life will follow services at the Family Life Center in Trenton...

Daniel Alan Kinkade Aug. 4, 1979 - Sept. 4, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Daniel Alan Kinkade, 42, most commonly referred to as Danny, passed through the pearly gates on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021...Heaven was not prepared for Danny. He is survived by his parents, Kelly and Kathy Kinkade; brother, Brian (Jackie) Kinkade; grandparents, George and Peggy Pearson; and the sweetest daughter a guy could ask for, Jayda Rochelle Kinkade. ...

Betty J. Robison May 19, 1935 - Sept. 3, 2021 TRENTON, Neb. — Betty J. Robison, a longtime resident of Trenton, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Community Hospital in McCook from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was 86 years of age. Betty was born on May 19, 1935, to Willis “Jim” and Helen (Ganshorn) Hidy at the “Hidy Basement” on the family farm near Trenton. She attended school in Hitchcock County and graduated from Trenton High School with the Class of 1953...

John Dee Miller Jan. 24, 1949 - Aug. 30, 2021 TRENTON, Neb. — John Dee Miller, age 72, of Trenton, passed away at the Bryan West Hospital of Lincoln on Aug. 30, 2021. He was born in McCook on Jan. 24, 1949, to Kenneth and Mildred (Warrick) Miller. John attended and graduated from Trenton High School in 1968...

Rita Louise Wimberley Wallace June 23, 1959 - Aug. 12, 2021 OAKLEY, Kan. — Rita Louise Wimberley Wallace was born on July 22, 1959, to Twyla Lowe and Ralph Wimberley. Rita did not have an easy life. She left home at the age of 14. From the age of 14, she was on her own traveling the United States. ...

Jackie L. Lindsley Jan. 23, 1960 - Aug. 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, Neb. — Jackie L. Lindsley, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 1, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Wolbach. Pastor Mike Anderson will officiate. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. today,Tuesday, Aug.31, 2021, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul...

Cynthia Georgette Peklo June 10, 1954 - Aug. 26, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. — Cynthia Georgette Peklo, 67, of Omaha, died Aug. 26, 2021, at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. She was born June 10, 1954 in McCook, Neb., to George and Alice (Vogt) Hays. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1972...

Joy A. Feeken Jan. 15, 1928 - Aug. 29, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Joy A. Feeken, age 93, of Cambridge, passed away at the Beaver City Manor on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. She was born to Theodore “Ted” and Eunice (Moore) Ohlson in Red Willow County near Bartley on the family homestead on Jan. 15, 1928. Joy attended the Sunnyside school for part of her elementary schooling. She attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945...

Shirley J. Walter April 16, 1937 - Aug. 6, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Shirley Jean Walter was born April 16, 1937, in Wray, Colo., to Glenn G. and Verna Clara (Hershele) Mason. Shirley grew up in Wray and Windsor, Colo., and attended college in Arvada, Colo., where she received her bachelor’s degree in education...

Alta (Stock) Fahrenbruch Feb. 18, 1927 - Aug. 22, 2021 NORTON, Kan. — Alta Birdeena Stock Fahrenbruch was born Feb. 18, 1927, to William Winton and Erma Fern Matson Stock in rural Hitchcock County, Neb. She passed away on Aug. 22, 2021, at the Andbe Home in Norton, at the age of 94...

Bennett Clay Lienemann Nov. 7, 1962 - July 21, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — A Celebration of Life for Bennett Clay Lienemann is Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, 12 p.m., at the Cambridge Community Building in Cambridge, Neb. A meal will be served; please RSVP to (308) 340-2911 so a count can be taken for the food...

Jerry D. “JD” Pfeiffer Aug. 5, 1945 - Aug. 29, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Jerry D. “JD” Pfeiffer, 76, of Beaver City, died Sunday (Aug. 29, 2021), at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City. He was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Oxford, Neb., to Elmer and Marie (Dunkhas) Pfeiffer...

Ronald Jess Clark Feb. 21, 1935 - Aug. 29, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Ronald Jess Clark, age 86, a longtime resident of McCook and a longtime administrator for McCook Public Schools, passed away at his home in McCook on Sunday morning, Aug. 29, 2021. Ron was born on Feb. ...

Norma Minnick Wymore Nov. 5, 1933 - Aug. 26, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Norma Jean Wymore, age 87, of Cambridge, passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, Neb., on Aug. 26, 2021.  She was born in Atwood, Kan., Nov. 5, 1933, to John and Vera (Rummel) Dirks. ...

Gerald (Jerry) Olson June 25, 1945 - Aug. 24, 2021 OBERLIN, Kan. — Gerald (Jerry) Olson, 76, of Oberlin, died Tuesday (Aug. 24, 2021), at Oberlin. He was born June 25, 1945, in Oberlin to Gilbert Steen and Evelyn (Lorenson) Olson. He married Connie May on Jan. 20, 1979. He was a farmer...

Clarence “Clue” F. Sahm June 10, 1949 - Aug. 24, 2021 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Clarence “Clue” F. Sahm, 72, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 24, 2021, in McCook. He was born on June 10, 1949, to Clarence and Charlotte (Munsey) Sahm in McCook. He attended school in Indianola and graduated from high school in 1967...

Karen Marie McVey June 7, 1953 – Aug.16, 2021 HAIGLER, Neb. — Karen M. McVey passed away on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at the ranch near Haigler after a year-long fight with cancer. She was born June 7, 1953, at North Platte, Neb., to Wesley Steel and Joy Binegar Steel. She attended Hall Grade School and graduated from North Platte High School in 1971...