Obituaries from March 2022

Douglas B. Garey Dec. 9, 1942 - Feb. 26, 2022 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Douglas B. Garey, age 79, of Beaver City, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City. He was born on Dec. 9, 1942, to Rubert Lemoyne and Margaret Jane (Andrews) Garey in Oxford, Neb...

Rex D. Backer April 17, 1951 - Feb. 26, 2022 HERSHEY, Neb. — Rex D. Backer, of Hershey, died at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte on Feb. 26, 2022, at the age of 70. Rex was born to Bob and Elva (Pleis) Backer on April 17, 1951, at McCook, where he grew up. ...

Terry Leon Bowers Aug. 14, 1945 - Feb. 27, 2022 HOLBROOK, Neb.— Terry Leon Bowers, age 76, of Holbrook, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at his shop in Holbrook. He was born on Aug. 14, 1945, to Ivan “Ike” and Maxine (Irelan) Bowers at Cambridge, Neb...

Roger Zink Jan. 6, 1939 - Feb. 26, 2022 McCOOK, Neb — Roger Zink, 83, a lifetime resident of Indianola, Neb., passed away on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 26, 2022 at the Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege, Neb. He was born to Aulis Jay and Mildred Faye (Meyers) Zink on January 6, 1939 in McCook. ...

Dennis Victor Chipman Feb. 28, 1947 - Mar. 1, 2022 McCOOK, Neb — Dennis Victor Chipman, 75, of McCook, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Dennis was born February 28, 1947, in Seward, Neb., son of Dr. Dallas Chipman, DVM, and Muriel (Roper) Richeson. ...

Ralph Michael “Mike” Burton Aug. 19, 1952 - Feb. 9, 2022 DENVER, Colo — Ralph Michael “Mike” Burton, 69, died Feb 9, 2022. He was born Aug. 19, 1952, to Ralph Myrl Burton and Joy Mae Arendell Mike graduated from Bartley High School in 1971.  In 1990, Mike earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Ill...

Mary (Gergen) Wellman Sept. 14, 1949 - Feb. 28, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb — Mary (Gergen) Wellman of Lincoln passed away Feb. 28, 2022. She was born in Nebraska City, Neb., on Sept. 14, 1949, to Irwin and Rita (Volkmer) Gergen. Mary graduated from Syracuse Dunbar High School in 1967. ...

Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins Aug. 1, 1945 - Feb. 28, 2022 NORTON, Kan. — At just past 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, with her husband by her side, Marilyn Iona (Mayo) Collins crossed over to her heavenly home. She was born Aug. 1, 1945, in Norton. She grew up just outside Precept, Neb., and attended a one-room schoolhouse through eighth grade before the family moved to Norton so Marilyn could attend high school...

Stephen Edward Martin McCOOK, Neb. —Mr. Stephen Edward Martin, age 78, of McCook, Neb. passed away at his home in McCook on February 28, 2022. Services are pending and will be announced when information becomes available. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family...

Peter Michael Monzon Oct. 21, 1949 - Feb. 20, 2022 TRINIDAD, Colo. — Peter Michael Monzon, 72, was born on Oct. 21, 1949, and passed away on Feb. 20, 2022, at his home in Trinidad. Peter grew up in McCook, Neb., and entered the medical field as a Respiratory Therapist. He later returned to college to become a registered nurse...

Joetta Lyn (Stubbs) Morgan Dec. 5, 1944 - Feb. 21, 2022 YEARINGTON, Nev. — Joetta Morgan of Yerington passed away on Feb. 21, 2022, at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, Nev., at the age of 77. Joetta was born in McCook, Neb., to Harold C. and Jesslyn M. Stubbs on Dec. 5, 1944...

Christopher Thomas Ott Jan. 13, 1975 - March 6, 2022 PARKER, Colo. — Christopher Thomas Ott, 47, of Parker, died Sunday (March 6, 2022), at Parker. He was born Jan. 13, 1975, to parents, Thomas and Nancy Ott. He was a graduate of McCook High School...

Elvera “Elly” G. Crick Nov. 2, 1932 - March 7, 2022 KEARNEY, Neb. — Elvera “Elly” G. Crick, 89, of Kearney, died Monday, March 7, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. ...

Stephen Edward Martin March 14, 1943 - Feb. 28, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Stephen Edward Martin, age 78, of McCook, passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at his home in McCook. Stephen was born March 14, 1943, in Oberlin, Kan., to Joseph M. and Sylvia L (Gilliland) Martin. He grew up in Oberlin. He attended high school at St. Joseph’s Military Academy in Hays, Kan., where he graduated in 1961...

Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Rothmeyer March 14, 1942 - Feb. 5, 2022 LEAVENWORTH, Kan. —Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Rothmeyer, 79, of Leavenworth, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1942, in McCook, Neb., the sixth child of Mary and Alvin Rothmeyer...

Marvin Lee Rall Sept. 5, 1937 - March 14, 2022 KEARNEY,Neb. — Marvin Lee Rall, age 84, of Kearney, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at St. James Catholic Church with Father Joe Hannappel officiating. Interment will follow with military honors at the Kearney Cemetery...

Paul G. Ahrens Oct. 6, 1928 - March 19, 2022 McCOOK,Neb. — Paul G. Ahrens, age 93, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, surrounded by family at his home in Kinship Pointe in McCook. Paul was born on Oct. 6, 1928, in Shelton, Neb., to parents, Leopold and Emma (Arnold) Ahrens...

Nichole “Niki” Brendarae Bales April 1, 1975 - March 18, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. — Nichole “Niki” Brendarae Bales, age 46, formerly of McCook, Neb., passed away on March 18, 2022, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. Niki was born in McCook on April 1, 1975, to Steve and Denise (Pinkal) Bales. She grew up in McCook, attended McCook Schools and graduated in 1993...

Shelly Ervin April 20, 1962 - March 16, 2022 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Shelly Ervin, age 59, of Arapahoe, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at home surrounded by family. She was born on April 20, 1962, in Cambridge, Neb., to Myron and Joyce (Stagemeyer) Hilker...

Ethel (Breitling Baumbach) Ball Aug. 17, 1917 - March 19, 2022 BERTRAND, Neb. — A funeral service for Ethel (Breitling Baumbach) Ball will be Saturday, March 26, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bertrand, with Pastor Kenton Birtell officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery at Bertrand...

Celene Esther Dunker Dec. 6, 1932 - March 20, 2022 LUDELL, Kan. — Celene Esther Dunker, 89, of Ludell, passed away peacefully March 20, 2022, at Wheat Haven Home in McDonald, Kan. Her family is forever grateful for the wonderful care and love she received while residing there...

Marvin R. Swanda June 21, 1949 - March 19, 2022 EAGLE, Neb. — Marvin R. Swanda, 72, of Eagle, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., following a long struggle with Covid. Marv was born June 21, 1949, in Mitchell, S.D., to John and Mary (Shanahan) Swanda. ...

Christopher Thomas Ott Jan. 13, 1975 - March 6, 2022 PARKER, Colo. — Christopher Thomas Ott, 47, died March 6, 2022. He was born Jan. 13, 1975, to parents, Thomas Frank and Nancy Alice Ott. He grew up in McCook, Neb., and graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1993. He enlisted in the Navy after high school. He was employed by Wild Goose Saloon as a Chef/Smoke Master...

Clarence LeRoy Hidy Dec. 30, 1946 - March 21, 2022 FORT WORTH, Texas — Clarence LeRoy Hidy passed away on March 21, 2022, at the age of 75 in Fort Worth. Clarence died peacefully with his beloved wife of 55 years, Susan, and their three children by his side...

Donald A. Hein Oct. 23, 1929 - March 27, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — The greatness of a man is not how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively. Donald A. Hein went to his heavenly home on March 27, 2022. He was born in Broken Bow, Neb., on Oct. 23, 1929, to Arthur and Flora (Zimmerman) Hein and had one brother, Gordon Hein...

Sharon Kathleen Hyke Aug. 9, 1957 - March 27, 2022 WILSONVILLE, Neb. — Sharon Kathleen Hyke, age 64, of Wilsonville, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Neb. She was born Aug. 9, 1957, to Merle and Bonnie (Winter) Hunt in McCook, Neb. Sharon grew up on the family farm east of Beaver City, Neb., and graduated from Beaver City High School with the Class of 1975...