Obituaries from April 2018

Glenva Margaret (Eland) Unger Oct. 2, 1928 - March 31, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — On Saturday, March 31, 2018, Glenva Margaret (Eland) Unger was called by God from this earth to her Heavenly home. Glenva was born on Oct. 2, 1928, in Arapahoe, Neb. She was the youngest daughter born to Glenn and Margaret (Wendland) Eland. ...

Walter Hafner HERNDON, Kan. — Walter Hafner, 85, of Hernond, died Saturday (March 31, 2018), at his home. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kan.

Jayne Ann Miller Nov. 25, 1947 - March 28, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Jayne Ann Miller, 70, died Wednesday (March 28, 2018), at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. She was born Nov. 25, 1947, in Riverton, Wyo., to Wesley and Nora (Patterson) Seamands. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1966 and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming in 1971...

Allen G. Sander Jan. 30, 1929 - April 1, 2018 SUPERIOR, Neb. — Allen G. Sander, 89, of Superior, died Monday (April 1, 2018) at Superior. He was born Jan. 30, 1929, in Trenton, Neb., to George and Margaret (Carter) Sander He lived in the communities of Trenton, Arapahoe and McCook, Neb., and Beloit, Kan...

Gwenn K. Schleeman HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident Gwenn K. Schleeman, 69, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018, at her home. Graveside Services are 2 p.m. (MST) (3 p.m. CST), on Saturday, April 7, in Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Neb. There is no viewing or visitation. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family...

Arazella Danner LARGO, Fla. —Arazella Danner, 97, of Largo, passed away on Sunday April 1, 2018. Arazella was born southwest of Trenton, Neb., to Frank and Mearl (Haegen) McConnell.  She grew up on the farm and graduated from Trenton High School as valedictorian in 1938.  She married Earl Danner in June 1941.  While he served in the U.S. ...

Marion Catherine Mohr CALLAWAY, Neb. — Marion Catherine Mohr, 93, of Callaway, died Tuesday (April 3, 2018) at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway. Cremation was chosen. Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory are assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com...

Dorothy "Jessie" Northeim-Bechtel March 30, 1930 - April 5, 2018 AMHERST, Ohio — On Thursday, April 5, 2018, Dorothy "Jessie" Northeim-Bechtel (Moebius) went peacefully to her heavenly home while surrounded by family. Dorothy was born in Amherst, on March 30, 1930, to Edward and Mildred Moebius. She resided in Amherst and graduated from Central High School where she proudly served as head majorette. She also attended and graduated from the Oberlin School of Commerce...

Shirley Joan Schall Nov. 27, 1948 - April 5, 2018 KEARNEY, Neb. — Shirley Joan Schall, age 69, of Kearney, passed away April 5, 2018, at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., surrounded by her family. Visitation was Sunday April 8, 2018, at Govier Brothers Mortuary, 542 South 9th Ave in Broken Bow, Neb...

Larry Owens March 27, 1946 - April 5, 2018 CRESTON, Iowa — Larry Owens, 72, of Creston, passed away surrounded by his family at Greater Regional Hospice House on Thursday April 5, 2018. Celebration of Life Services will be Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10 a.m. ...

Gordon John Christensen July 9, 1925- April 6, 2018 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gordon John Christensen, 92, died Friday (April 6, 2018), at Christian Rest Homes in Grand Rapids. He was born July 9, 1925, in Seattle, Wash., to Ivor John and Helen Violet (Weston) Christensen. ...

Harold "Hal" Troy Artz April 12, 1938 - July 23, 2017 ARVADA, Colo. — Harold "Hal" Troy Artz, 79, died July 23, 2017, in Arvada. He was born April 12, 1938, in Benkelman, Neb., to Clyde H. Artz and Marie (Hofer) Artz. He graduated from Longmont High School in Longmont, Colo., in 1956.  He lived in Arvada. He served in U.S. Army from 1957 - 1961. He was a crane operator and retired member of the Union of Operating Engineers...

Mary Lea (Crocker) Herrmann July 28, 1947 - March 31, 2018 CLAWSON, Mich. — Mary Lea (Crocker) Herrmann, a resident of Clawson for 50 years, died March 31, 2018, at the age of 70 years. Mary Lea was born July 28, 1947 in McCook, Neb., to Leo Kenneth and Gladys Louise (Grafel) Crocker...

Thelma May (Tucker) Walter March 7, 1927 - April 11, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — Thelma May (Tucker) Walter, 91, passed away on April 11, 2018, at Hillcrest Nursing home in McCook with her family at her side. Thelma was born on March 7, 1927 in a sod house north of Hayes Center, Neb., She attended a one-room school house one mile from their house that she walked to everyday. ...

Henry Lee “Hank” Hartman Oct. 28, 1947 - April 11, 2018 HAYS, Kan. — Henry Lee "Hank" Hartman, 70, of Hays, died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at his home. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Oct. 28, 1947, to Harold V. Hartman and Bertha A. Pettera.  He lived most of his life in Herndon, Kan., and later in Hays. ...

Ivan Daniel “Ike” Hinton Feb. 28, 1942 - April 12, 2018 CAMBRIDGE Neb. — Ivan Daniel “Ike” Hinton, age 76, of Cambridge, passed away at McCook Community Hospital on Thursday April 12, 2018. He was born near Stockville, Neb., on Feb. 28, 1942, to Daniel and Evalyn (Mortimore) Hinton. The family moved to Kansas, where Ike attended and graduated from Derby High School in 1960...

Ralph “Mac” Boon Jr. Sept. 2, 1945 - April 23, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Ralph “Mac” Boon Jr. was born to Ralph and Elsie (Schoebel) Boon on Sept. 2, 1945, in Durham, N.C. He grew up in Morrill County, Neb., attending school in Northport, Redington and Bridgeport...

Beryl N. Harris Nov. 2, 1931 - April 22, 2018 OMAHA, Neb. — Beryl N. Harris, 86, died April 22, 2018 in Omaha. He was born Nov. 2, 1931. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lorene (Smith) Harris; brother, Grovert Harris; and sister, Ida Irene Carter...

Ardyth Ring Exby March 10, 1929 - March 13, 2018 LOVELAND, Colo. — Ardyth R. Exby, 89, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. She was born March 10, 1929, in Hayes County, Neb., to Fred J. Ring and Bessie Bell (Carter) Ring. She graduated from Palisade High School and studied education at the University of Wyoming. She taught elementary school in rural Wyoming and later became a substitute teacher following her marriage...

Kenneth L. Marvin Aug. 30, 1954 - April 27, 2018 HOLDREGE, Neb. — Kenneth L. Marvin, 63, of Holdrege, died Friday (April 27, 2018), at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska. He was born on Aug. 30, 1954, in Ainsworth, Neb., to Leslie “Shorty” and Leola (Bahlman) Marvin. He joined the United States Army in 1978. He was medically discharged in 1986. He then lived in Beaver City, Neb...