Obituaries from March 2020

Karen Janette Cline March 21, 1942 - Feb. 28, 2020 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Karen Janette Cline entered into eternal rest on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, at her home at the age of 77. Karen was born March 21, 1942, to Ellis and Gayle Hammock. Karen grew up in Scottsbluff and graduated in 1960. Karen was united in marriage to Charles Cline on Jan. 7, 1961, in Harrisburg, Neb. To this union, two children were born, Terry and Teena. Karen was a homemaker and took in all cats and dogs that showed up...

John Eugene Goetz Nov. 20, 1928 - March 3, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — John Eugene Goetz of McCook passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, Neb. He was 91 years old. John was born on Nov. 20, 1928, at Santa Rita, N.M., to parents, Lee and Esther M. (Smith) Goetz. He graduated from high school in 1946. On March 13, 1946, he entered the United States Marines and proudly served until his honorable discharge on Jan. 7, 1948...

Walter H. Sturtevant BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Walter H. Sturtevant, 81, of Beaver City, died Wednesday (March 4, 2020), at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City.. Visitation is Sunday, March 8, 2020, 2 to 4 p.m., at Wenburg Funeral Home in Beaver City and prior to the funeral service...

John Ludwig “Red” Gartner Aug. 9, 1925 - March 3, 2020 JOHNSON LAKE, Neb. — John Ludwig “Red” Gartner, 94, of Johnson Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Elwood Care Center. John Ludwig”RED” Gartner was a loving son, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...

Dolores M. (Hesterwerth) Horton May 18, 1936 - Feb. 29, 2020 HAYDEN, Idaho — Dolores M. (Dee) Horton, age 83, of Hayden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Generation Assisted Living in Rathdrum, Idaho. Dee was born on May 18, 1936, in McCook, Neb., to John and Dorothy Hesterwerth. ...

Spencer Neely Oct. 28, 1974 - March 6, 2020 BROKEN BOW, Neb. — Spencer Neely, age 45, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 11 a.m.. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at the Indianola Cemetery...

Morgan Elizabeth Rodgers March 16, 1999 - Feb. 16, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Morgan Elizabeth Rodgers was born to Matt and Carla Rodgers on March 16, 1999, in Denver, Colo., The family moved to Texas in 2000, and was expanded in 2001 when sister, Kailee, was born...

Ronald “Ron” Alvin Warren March 18, 1944 - March 12, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Ronald “Ron” Alvin Warren, 75, of McCook, died Thursday (March 12, 2020), at Community Hospital in McCook. A memorial service will be in April. A full obituary and service information will be posted as time gets closer to the service...

Delane J. Carlson Aug. 5, 1939 - March 12, 2020 NORFOLK, Neb. — Funeral service for Delane J. Carlson, 80, of Norfolk, will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at the First United Methodist Church in Norfolk with Rev. Neil Gately officiating. Interment with military honors will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the Omaha National Cemetery...

Tad Alan Wright Nov. 13, 1971 - March 10, 2020 WELLFLEET, Neb. — Tad Alan Wright, 48, of rural Wellfleet, passed away at home on March 10, 2020. Tad was born on Nov. 13, 1971, to Dan and Cornell “Nell” (Cooksley) Wright in North Platte, Neb. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1990. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received a bachelor’s degree in agriculture science. He was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad...

Dewaine V. Stapp Nov. 17, 1929 - March 11, 2020 NORTON, Kan. — Dewaine V. Stapp, 90, died Wednesday (March 11, 2020), at Whispering Pines in Norton. He was born Nov. 17, 1929, northwest of Norcatur, Kan., to Ray J. and Emma (Bailey) Stapp. He married Patricia D. Hatcher at the Norcatur United Methodist Church on June 12, 1949. He was a farmer and stockman. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Masonic Lodge, Modern Woodmen, and the American Legion...

Helen Josephine Brannan June 11, 1919 - March 12, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Helen Josephine Brannan was born June 11, 1919, in Grant, Neb., and passed away on March 12, 2020, in Lincoln, at the age of 100. Helen was born to John and Lora Stubblefield in Grant. ...

Nancy Jane Semler Dec. 11, 1946 - March 12, 2020 BIRD CITY, Kan. — Nancy Jane Semler, 73, of Bird City, Kan., died Thursday (March 12, 2020), in Bird City. She was born Dec. 11, 1946, in Benkelman, Neb. She was a registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Gaylord Wright; and son, Kevin Wright...

Annalea Janousek July 25, 1949 - March 21, 2020 STRATTON, Neb. — Annalea Janousek, 70, died Saturday (March 21, 2020), at her home in Stratton. The family is keeping with her wishes to be cremated. A tentative date for the memorial service is Saturday, June 6, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. Please follow our website for obituary and service times as information becomes available. A full obituary will be posted closer to service time...

Alberta R. Leising Nov 6, 1936 - March 20, 2020 OXFORD, Neb. — Celebration of Life Services for Alberta R. Leising will be held at a later date at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oxford, Neb. Private family graveside services will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Neb...

Robert Bruce Brubaker March 14, 1923 - March 23, 2020 ATWOOD, Kan. — Robert Bruce Brubaker, 97, died Monday (March 23, 2020), at Atwood. He was born March 14, 1923, in Bird City, Kan. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol (Deeds) Brubaker, in 2004...

Ruth C. Pfeil March 13, 1932 - March 23, 2020 ALMA, Neb. — Celebration Services for Ruth C. Pfeil will be at a later date. There will be no visitation or viewing. Ruth Cecilia Pfeil, 88 years of age, of Alma, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society – Colonial Villa in Alma. ...

Ursula Bernard Aug. 7, 1924 - March 25, 2020 KEARNEY, Neb. — Ursula R. Bernard, 95, of Kearney, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at Wel-Life in Kearney. In consideration of the concern of the COVID-19 virus, and the related mandate issued by the government, a private family graveside will be at St. ...

Alan Foster Meguire May 5, 1935 - March 23, 2020 BONHAM, Texas — Beloved grandfather, father, husband and friend, Alan Meguire, was called home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2020, in Bonham at the age of 84. He was born on May 25, 1935, to his loving parents, Anderson and Margaret Meguire in Stratton, Neb. ...

Wyatt J. Smidt July 25, 2014 - March 23, 2020 KEARNEY, Neb. — Wyatt J. Smidt, 5, of Kearney, died Monday, March 23, 2020, at his home following a two-year battle with pediatric cancer. Private family services are 10:30 a.m. today at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. John Rasmussen officiating. Burial will follow at Kearney Cemetery. The public may watch the funeral livestream at www.holycrosskearney.org. A Youtube video of the service will be posted on the Holy Cross website...

Audrey Ann Pavlicek July 14, 1942 -March 26, 202 0 OBERLIN, Kan. — Audrey Ann Pavlicek, 77. died March 26, 2020, in Oberlin. She was born July 14, 1942, in Oberlin to Donald Charles and Mary Christine (Fisher) Lemman. She married Murry Dean Pavlicek on Oct. 26, 1961, at Oberlin Covenant Church. She was a teacher...

Virginia Genevieve (Sauer) Rezac Feb. 12, 1941 - March 26, 2020 MESA, Ariz. — Virginia Genevieve Rezac (Sauer) was born on Feb. 12, 1941, in Buckman Township, Minn., and left this world on March 26, 2020, in Mesa. She is survived by her children, Siobhan (Tom) Hudson of Tennessee, Chantal St. ...