Obituaries from April 2021

Donna Joyce (Brown) Northrup May 10, 1932 - Nov. 15, 2020 ST. FRANCIS, Kan. — Donna Joyce (Brown) Northrup, 89, died Nov. 15, 2020. A Celebration of life will be Saturday, April 10, 2021, 2 p.m., at the old County Church, U.S. Highway 36, St. Francis, Kan. Refreshments will be next door at the Cheyenne County Museum...

Robert Eugene Parsons Colletta Jean (Davis) Parsons McCOOK, Neb. — Robert Eugene Parsons, 81, and Colletta Jean (Davis) Parsons, 78, husband and wife, passed away in 2021. Robert passed away on Jan. 17, 2021, in California and Colletta on March 28, 2021, in McCook...

Emery A. Kathka May 25, 1936 - March 31, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Emery A. Kathka, 84, of McCook, passed away March 31, 2021, at his home. He was born May 25, 1936, to Gustave and Laura Pearl (Jennings) Kathka in Oberlin, Kan Emery grew up on the family farm four miles north of Oberlin and attended East Liberty School until the family moved to Oberlin. He then attended Oberlin Grade School. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1954...

Gary L. Edwards Sept. 17, 1946 - March 30, 2021 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Gary L. Edwards, 74, of Scottsbluff, was taken by our Heavenly Father to his final resting place after a peaceful passing in the morning of March 30, 2021. His memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., at the Berean Bible Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Scott Clark officiating. ...

Darien Jenette Urbom Feb. 17, 1925 - April 1, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Darien Jenette Urbom, 96, of Arapahoe, died Thursday (April 1, 2021), at the C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. She was born on Feb. 17, 1925, at Arapahoe to Fred C. and Elfrieda (Monter) Hermes. She married Ward C. Urbom on May 26, 1946. They lived in Arapahoe...

Richard A. Simants, Jr. April 3, 1957 - April 6, 2021 PALISADE, Neb. — Richard A. Simants, Jr., age 64, of Palisade, passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Community Hospital in McCook. Richard was born April 3, 1957, in San Diego, Calif., to parents, Richard A. and Elizabeth Ann (Wells) Simants, Sr. He was one of three children born to this union...

Alvin R. Rothmeyer McCOOK, Neb. — Alvin R. Rothmeyer, 85, of McCook, died Tuesday (April 6, 2021), at Community Hospital in McCook. Memorial services are Friday, April 16, 2021, 2 p.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be in the Calvary Cemetery in McCook with Military Honors...

David Gibbens Feb. 27, 1943 - April 10, 2021 PALISADE, Neb. — David Edwin Gibbens went to be with the Lord and Savior on April 10, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. David (Dave) was born to Ted and Mary (Hafer) Gibbens on Feb. 27, 1943, in Pueblo, Colo. ...

Alvin (Al) Raymond Rothmeyer July 8, 1935 - April 6, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Alvin (Al) Raymond Rothmeyer, age 85, resident of McCook, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook on April 6, 2021. Al was born in Cedar Bluffs, Kan., on July 8, 1935, to Alvin (Bud) and Mary (Sughroue) Rothmeyer. ...

Mary Leona “Lea” Crawford Oct. 22, 1940 - April 9, 2021 KEARNEY, Neb — Mary “Lea” Crawford, 80, of Kearney, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home with Pastor Dean Pofahl officiating. Inurnment will follow at Kearney Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home...

Gerald Erwin Hettinger April 16, 1948 - April 6, 2021 CASTLE ROCK, Colo. — Gerald (Jerry) Erwin Hettinger of Castle Rock, Colo., passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. He was 72. We lost an extraordinary husband, father and friend with his passing. His energy, joy for life, smile and bigger-than-life personality will be truly missed by everyone who knew him...

Dorothy Marie Henry March 11, 1937 - April 10, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Dorothy Marie Henry, 84, of Lincoln, died Saturday (April 10, 2021), at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Neb. She was born on March 11, 1937, at Holbrook, Neb., to Ernest and Rachel (Mock) Mues. She married Harve Henry on July 31, 1955...

Velma Marie (Wilson) Walker Feb. 15, 1925 - April 10, 2021 MAYWOOD, Neb. — Velma Marie (Wilson) Walker of Maywood, age 96, passed away on April 10, 2021, at Linden Court. She was born Feb. 15, 1925, at Culbertson, Neb., the eldest of seven children to Dorsey and Lula (Gray) Wilson. She was united in marriage to Lenord L. Walker on June 7, 1943. To this union four children were born: Dixie, Judy, Larry, Rodney...

Dorothy R. (Loncar) VanBuskirk March 15, 1926 - April 17, 2021 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident Dorothy R. (Loncar) VanBuskirk, 95, passed from this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at her home, The Kensington, Hastings. Private family memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church Chapel in Hastings, with Rev. ...

LaVeta Howard PALISADE, Neb. — LaVeta Howard of the Palisade and Wauneta area died Monday (April 19, 2021), at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Neb. Services are pending at this time with Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta.

Richard Davis BENKELMAN, Neb. — Richard Davis, 93, of Benkleman, died Monday (April 19, 2021), at the Dundy County Hospital. Services are pending with Benkelman Memorial Chapel in Benkleman.

Tena Wimer McCOOK, Neb. — Tena Wimer, 105, of McCook, died Dec. 24, 2020, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Memorial services are Saturday, April 24, 2021, 10 a.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Tena’s grandson, Anthony Godtel, providing words of comfort...

Mary C. Howerter July 11, 1933 -April 17, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Mary C. Howerter, age 87, formerly of Cambridge, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook on Saturday, April 17, 2021.   She was born in McCook on July 11, 1933, to Andrew and Johanna (Pick) Wasia.  Mary attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1950. ...

Patrick Lee Steadman March 15, 1965 - April 11, 2021 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Patrick Lee Steadman, age 56, of Indianola, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his home in Indianola. Patrick was born to Toby and Jenny (Flanmie) Steadman in Kingsport, Tenn., on March 15, 1965...

David Roy Nickerson April 8, 1930 - April 18, 2021 INDIANOLA, Neb. — David Roy Nickerson, age 91, of Indianola, passed away on April 18, 2021, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney, Neb. David was born April 8, 1930, in Indianola to parents, Roy Leslie and Nell Emily (Plourd) Nickerson. ...

Jay D. Raburn Nov. 3, 1968 - April 17, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Jay D. Raburn, age 52, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  He was born in Cambridge on Nov. 3, 1968, to R. Joe and D. Lorene (Zysset) Raburn. He graduated from Cambridge High School in 1987. ...

Jack Dale Parsons Dec. 6, 1935 - April 19, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Jack Dale Parsons, age 85, of McCook, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Jack was born Dec. 6, 1935, in McCook to parents, Harry S. and Mollie (Wickman) Parsons. He was one of two sons born to this union. Jack grew up in McCook, where he also attended school...

Donald Daugherty Oct. 8, 1928 - April 20, 2021 TRENTON, Neb. — This is not an exciting story. I was asked about some ‘hows’ and ‘whys’ so I will write some of the things that has happened to me. If the story gets too boring, you are allowed to skip...The first things I remember is the concrete two story house where I was born. ...

LaVeta Howard Dec. 5, 1926 - April 19, 2021 WAUNETA, Neb. — LaVeta May (Bernard) Howard was born Dec. 5, 1926, in rural Dundy County, Neb., to Henry (Hank) Adam and Helen Lucille (Louch) Bernard. LaVeta grew up near Benkelman and attended first through half of eighth grade at Hiawatha school. Her parents moved to their home place in rural Dundy County and she finished eighth grade at Hoover Country School...

Richard Davis March 22, 1928 - April 19, 2021 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Richard Donald Davis was born on March 22, 1928, in Grand Island, Neb., to Harry and Julia Theresa (Buhrman) Davis. Richard grew up and attended school in Grand Island, graduating from Grand Island High School in 1945. After graduation, Richard enlisted in the U.S. Navy on March 1, 1946, in Hastings, Neb., and was honorably discharged on Dec. 1, 1947, in San Diego, Calif...

Beth Myers June 8, 1940 – March 27, 2021 ARVADA, Colo. — Beth Myers, loving mother and longtime Arvada community advocate and resident, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Beth was born June 8, 1940, in McCook, Neb., to Marion and Harriet Smith. ...

Orian Fritz Feb. 27, 1927 - Dec. 10, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — The family of Orian Fritz requests your presence at a memorial service in honor of her life on Saturday, May 1, 2021, 10 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with the Rev. Lonnie Felcher officiating...

Billy Dean Hansen Sept. 5, 1961 - April 20, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Billy Dean Hansen, age 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his fiancé by his side after receiving a blessing from the Chaplin on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha...

Richard D. Wolfe NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Richard D. Wolfe, 87, of North Platte, formerly of Maywood, Neb., died Thursday (April 22, 2021) in North Platte. Graveside services are Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., at the Maywood Cemetery with the Rev. Dale Heimer officiating...

Hannah Hageman May 1, 1923 - Nov. 10, 2020 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Hannah Hageman, 97, of Cambridge, died Nov. 10, 2020, at the Sarah Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb. She was born in Holbrook, Neb., on May 1, 1923, to Charles and Mary Frances (Neel) Odell...

Malcolm Allen Koehler Dec. 8, 2020 - April 19, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Malcolm Allen Koehler, infant son of Savannah Dawn Koehler and Jonah Allen Otto, passed away on April 19, 2021, in Denver, Colo. Malcolm was born on Dec. 8, 2020, in Hastings, Neb., and was greeted at home by his big brother, Kylan Koehler...

Frederick M. Hummer Jan. 31, 1938 - April 18, 2021 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Frederick M. Hummer passed away peacefully in Cheyenne on April 18, 2021. He was born in Hastings, Neb., on Jan. 31, 1938, to Merle S. Hummer and Evelyn O. (Nunamaker) Hummer. He spent his early childhood in Hastings. ...

Bob J. Roberts Jan. 11, 1935—April 29, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Bob J. Roberts, age 86, passed away on April 29, 2021, in McCook, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Bob was born on Jan. 11, 1935, in Chadron, Neb., to Mayfield and Rita Roberts...

Shirley Blank April 1, 1929 - Dec. 15, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Shirley Blank, 91, of McCook, died Dec. 15, 2020, at her home in McCook. She was born April 1, 1929, in Holdrege, Neb., to Ludwig and Jeanette (Kugler) Gauger. Private family graveside services are Thursday, May 6, 2021, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb., with the Rev. Jeff Kelley officiating...