Obituaries from June 2022

Michael J. Heskett Oct. 20, 1962 - May 3, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Michael J. Heskett, age 59, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook on May 3, 2022. He was born on Oct. 20, 1962, in McCook to Marvin R. and Verna I. (Hill). Mike attended grade school and high school in McCook...

Jacob Alexander Cash June 17, 1992 - May 28, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Jacob Alexander Cash, age 29, of Oberlin, had his final journey on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Red Willow County, Neb. Jacob was born June 17, 1992, in McCook to parents, Jerry Andrew and Ginger Lynn (Kehler) Cash, Sr. He was one of five siblings. Jacob graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 2012...

Diane Kay Robinson May 12, 1947 - May 29, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Diane Kay Robinson, age 75, of McCook, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022, in McCook. Diane was born May 12, 1947, in Monroe, Wis., the daughter of Edward and Myrtle (Olson) Robinson. Diane grew up around Monroe and attended Green Valley Schools. She lived in the Monroe area until moving to Colorado in 1962. Diane graduated from Poudre High School, Fort Collins, Colo., in 1965...

Jay Anderson Feb. 4, 1935 - June 1, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Jay Anderson, age 87, died on June 1, 2022 in Oberlin, Kan. He was born in Norton, Kan., on Feb. 4, 1935, to Arnold and Mary (Doubrava) Anderson. He graduated high school in Paradise, Kan., with the Class of 1953 and went on to Kansas State University for his bachelor’s degree. ...

James W. Cox May 2, 1941 - May 29, 2022 SEWARD, Neb. — James W. Cox, 81, of Seward, died Sunday (May 29, 2022), at his home in Seward. He was born May 2, 1941, in Yuma, Colo., to Ronald and Pearl (Chandler) Cox. There is no viewing or visitation as cremation was chosen...

Rodney James Gaston Jan. 12, 1957 - June 5, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Rodney James Gaston, age 65, of McCook, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook. Rod was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Fairbury, Neb., the oldest of four children born to Alvin LeRoy and Lois Marlene (Thompson) Gaston. ...

Bernice Marie Hayes Dec. 3, 1931 - May 31, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Mo. —Bernice Marie Hayes, 90, of Kansas City, was born to Joe and Mary (Miller) Sulzman in Selden, Kan., on Dec. 3, 1931. She was the youngest of four daughters, that included Helen, Delores, and Bernadine...

Randall John O’Byrne TRENTON, Neb. — Randall John O’Byrne entered into the arms of the Lord on June 10, 2022, at McCook Community Hospital. Randall John is survived by his parents, Hugh and Emily O’Byrne and sisters, Jana, Elsie and Bridget, all of the home in Trenton, Neb.; grandmother, Sally Hudson of Benkelman; aunts and uncles, Eleanor (Dustin) Jahay of Ellinwood, Kan., Melissa (James) Dailey of Stratton, Melanie (Leon) Schnabel of Brule, and Megan O’Byrne of Macungie, Pa.; cousins, Sara Jahay of Ellinwood, Kyle Dailey of Stratton, Logan (Jenna) Dailey and daughter, Lettie of Stotts City, Mo., and Kristopher Schnabel (fiancee, Christy Bacon) of Ogallala.. ...

Andrew “Andy” Brown Sept. 5, 1957 - June 10, 2022 GRANT, Neb. — Andrew “Andy” Brown, 64, of Grant, passed away June 10, 2022, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant. Andy was born Sept. 5, 1957, at Atwood, Kan., to Anthon and Mary (Eby) Brown. He graduated from Herndon High School with the Class of 1976...

Marvin D. Large Sept. 29, 1934 – June 10, 2022 IMPERIAL Neb. — Marvin Don Large was born Sept. 29, 1934, to Everett and Jesse (Rathbun) Large at Hamlet, Neb. He grew up with his parents, two sisters, Iris (Fanning) and Peggy (Christner) and a brother, Richard Leroy, northeast of Wauneta. ...

Lyle W. Steele Nov. 19, 1928 - June 13, 2022 ELWOOD, Neb. — Lyle W. Steele, 93, died Monday (June 13, 2022), at the Elwood Care Center, Elwood. He was born in Holbrook, Neb., to Cecil and Mila (Scott) Steele on Nov. 19, 1928. He married Norma Faye Fisher May 29, 1948. He served in the United States Air Force. He owned a plumbing/heating business...

Ronald Thielen Dec.13, 1945 - Nov. 7, 2021 GILBERT, Ariz. — With great sadness, we report the passing of Captain Ronald J. Thielen, PO614 on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Ron was at home in Gilbert with his wife, Mary, when he succumbed to heart disease after a long and valiant battle...

Robert N. Burton March 26, 1939 - June 3, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Robert N. Burton, 83, of McCook, died peacefully on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. Services will take place Friday, July 15, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb. ...

Kay Franke March 19, 1942 - June 14, 2022 COUNCIL GROVE, Kan. — Kay Franke, age 80, of Council Grove, passed away June 14, 2022, at Diversicare of Council Grove. Kay was born to Eugene and Golda (Clary) Pinske March 19, 1942 in Bayard, Neb. She attended school in Bayard and later took typing and bookkeeping classes in Scottsbluff, Neb. ...

Doris Ford Oct. 19, 1930 - June 19, 2022 McCOOK,Neb. — Doris Ford, age 91, of McCook, passed away early Sunday morning, June 19, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Doris was born on Oct. 19, 1930, in Dyersburg, Tenn., to Charley and Pearlie (Foster) Manley...

Jody Lee (Elwood) Black July 23, 1963 - June 20, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Jody Lee (Elwood) Black was born on July 23, 1963, to Robert Neal and Norma Jean (Michals) Elwood in McCook, Neb., and gained her wings on June 20, 2022, at the age of 58. She grew up on a farm outside of Wilsonville, Neb., with her six siblings, where you’d find her outside most of the time riding horses, tantalizing her sister Susan with cats, helping her mom and sisters dress chickens, and playing with the animals, especially the German Shepard puppies her mom raised. ...

Betty June Williams Hardin Aug. 29, 1925 - March 23, 2022 HASTINGS, Neb. — Betty June Williams Hardin, 96, of Hastings, died March 23, 2022, at the Perkins Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Hastings. She was born Aug. 29, 1925, in Beaver City, Neb., to George Samuel and Leora (New) Curry. She married Donald Williams and after his death, married Thomas Hardin...

Thomas Maddux Dec. 30, 1928 - Jan. 13, 2022 WAUNETA, Neb. — Thomas Maddux died Jan. 13, 2022, at North Platte, Neb. Survivors include children, Thomas C. “Sonny” Maddux, Kate (Brad) Pierson, Tammy (Mike) Peterson and Karla (Cliff) Leffingwell; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren...

Tennyson Genevieve Grace Dominguez June 16, 2022 - June 19, 2022 BARTLEY, Neb. — Tennyson Genevieve Grace Dominguez was born, six weeks early, on June 16, 2022, in Cambridge, Neb., to mother, Bonnie Dominguez. She was diagnosed with a chromosomal abnormality early in the pregnancy but defied all odds by not only surviving birth but also living for three days surrounded by the love of her family...

William “Bill” Bauer Feb. 23, 1934 - May 18, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — William “Bill” Bauer of McCook passed away May 18, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Bill was 88. He was born Feb. 23, 1934, in Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson Public High School in May of 1952. Immediately after graduating, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force, with a career in Air Force Military Police that lasted until his retirement from the Air Force in 1971...

Joyce Beth Kennedy May 28, 1941 - Jan. 20, 2022 THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Joyce Beth Kennedy, age 80, of The Villages passed away on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. Joyce was born on May 28, 1941, in Indianola, Neb., the daughter of Glen R. and Dollie (Marquardt) Cross. ...

Deloris Jane Howell May 30, 1941 - June 24, 2022 AURORA, Neb. — Deloris Howell, age 81, of Aurora, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Westfield Quality Care. A graveside service is 3 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m., on Thursday prior to the service, at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora. ...

Judith “Judy” Hidy July 22, 1945 - June 26, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Judith “Judy” Hidy, age 76, of Trenton, pased away at the El Dorado Manor in Trenton on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was born in Holdrege, Neb., to Paul and Ruby (Allen) Leonard on July 22, 1945. The family moved to the Culbertson area, where Judy attended and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1963...

William “Bill” Loescher Jan. 3, 1933 - June 28, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — William “Bill” Loescher, age 89, of McCook, passed away Tuesday evening, June 28, 2022, at his home in McCook. Bill was born in Benkelman, Neb., on Jan. 3, 1933, to William Louis and Martha Mitilda (Mathews) Loescher. He attended school in Stratton, Neb., prior to being drafted in the United States Army. He served his country honorably for two years...

Richard “Rich” L. Weiss April 22, 1949 - June 28, 2022 KEARNEY, Neb. — Richard “Rich” L. Weiss, 73, of Kearney died June 28, 2022, at the C.H.I. Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., July 6, 2022, at St. ...

Virleen Anderson WAUNETA, Neb. — Virleen Anderson, 89, formerly of Palisade, Neb., died Wednesday (June 29, 2022), at the Wauneta Care Center. Cremation was chosen and inurnment will be at a later date in Hebron, Neb. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com...