Obituaries from April 2023

Merlin “Jay” Nichols January 20, 1943 - March 25, 2023 McALLEN, Tex. - Jay Nichols, 80, passed suddenly and unexpectedly on March 25th, 2023, in McAllen, Tex. He was with his wife of 59 years, Shirley (High) Nichols, at the time of his passing. Jay was born on January 20, 1943, in Colby, Kan. ...

Barbara J. Stump June 10, 1938 - April 4, 2023 ALMA, Neb. - Barbara J. Stump, age 84, of Oxford, Neb., passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at the Colonial Villa Good Samaritan Society in Alma, Neb.. She was born June 10, 1938, in Beaver City, Nebraska to Ben and Nettie (Penrod) Park...

Nellie Maxine Patterson July 5, 1935 - March 30, 2023 LAWRENCE, Kan. - Nellie Maxine Patterson, daughter of “Papa and Mama” William Glenn and Nellie Lenore (Phillips) Shields was granted her final rest on Thursday March 30th, 2023. Born July 5, 1935, she was raised on a farm in the beautiful canyon country southwest of McCook, Neb., where she would return for much of her adult life for wheat harvest and to celebrate Christmas. ...

Viola Krausnick October 14, 1918 - March 20, 2023 WAUNETA, Neb.- Viola Krausnick was born to Fred and Dora (Steinbeck) Nordhausen on Oct. 14, 1918, at home in Dundy County, Neb. She was called to her heavenly home, March 20, 2023, at the age of 104...

Ronald Dean Applegate December 21, 1933 - March 16, 2023 KENESAW, Neb. - Ronald Dean Applegate, aged 89, passed away on March 16, 2023 at Premier Estates in Kenesaw, Neb. Ronald was a long time resident of McCook, Neb., where he moved after retiring from the telephone company in Denver, Colo. Previously, he worked for the railroad for several years...

Donna Pearl Swanson March 12,1923 - April 6, 2023 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Donna Pearl Swanson peacefully passed away on April 6, 2023, at the North Platte Care Center at the age of 100. Donna was born to George and Clara Johnson on March 12, 1923, at Stockville, Neb. where she grew up. After graduating high school she attended Kearney State Teacher’s College and earned her teaching certificate...

Ruth (Dilka) Dizmang Feb.18, 1963 - April 8, 2023 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Ruth Dizmang passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, Neb. She was 60 years of age. Ruth Louella (Dilka) Dizmang was born February 18, 1963, to Patricia (Pat) and Howard Dilka in Holyoke, Colo. Patricia later married Stan Null and Stan became Ruth’s stepfather. Ruth attended school in Imperial, Neb, and graduated from Chase County High School in 1982...

Lila Jean Leitner Aug. 4, 1933 - April 8, 2023 HERNDON, Kan. - Lila Jean Leitner, 89, died on April 8, 2023, at Linden Court Retirement Home in North Platte, Neb. She was born on August 4, 1933, to Herman and Luella Solko. She attended the Walsh Country School before moving to Trenton, Neb...

Delores “Dee” Leff Nov. 30, 1929 - April 7, 2023 HOLDREGE, Neb. - Delores Elaine “Dee” Leff, 93 years of age, of Holdrege, died on Friday, April 7, 2023, at Holdrege Memorial Homes. Delores was born on November 30, 1929, in Minden, Neb., the third of five children, of Maurice and Edna (Bergsten) Larsen. ...

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Gary Dean Barber June 22, 1941 - April 11, 2023 OBERLIN, Kan - Gary Dean Barber, 81, of Oberlin, passed away April 11, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. He was born June 22, 1941 in Winnwood, MO to William D. and Rose (McQuaid) Barber...

Donald John Weskamp Oct 13, 1935 - April 10, 2023 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Donald John Weskamp, 87, of North Platte, passed away April 10, 2023 at home. He was born October 13, 1935 in a farmhouse near Danbury, Neb., to Fred and Catherine (Vontz) Weskamp...

Stanley E. Boyer Nov. 7, 1941 - March 28, 2023 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Stanley E. Boyer died March 28, 2023. He was 81 years old. He was born Nov. 7, 1941 to Stanley N. Boyer and Kathleen I. (Pearman) Boyer in Mullen, Neb. He married Billie (James) Boyer on Dec. 28, 1963 in White River, S.D. He lived with his wife and children in Indianola, Neb. until they divorced in 1987...

John K. Miller Sept. 26, 1946 - April 10, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - John K. Miller, age, 76, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook on Monday, April 10, 2023. He was born in McCook at St. Catherine’s Hospital on September 26, 1946, to Herman and Leonora (Dappen) Miller...

Richard “Rich” D. Kier March 22, 1946 - April 14, 2023 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Richard “Rich” D. Kier, 77, of Grand Island passed away on April 14, 2023 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Rich was born on March 22, 1946 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Clarence and Lela (Norvell) Kier. He was raised and received his education in Shenandoah, graduating from high school in 1964...

John R “Jake” Jacobsen OMAHA, Neb. - Jake passed on April 10, 2023. Memorial Service is Friday, April 21 at Braman Mortuary, 6505 S 144th Street in Omaha. Visitation at 10:00 a.m.; Funeral at 11:00 a.m. To view a live broadcast or to see the full obituary go to www.bramanmortuary.com...

Robert E. “Bob” Brunswick McCOOK, Neb. - Robert E. “Bob” Brunswick, age 64, lost his battle with cancer on December 22, 2022 at his home in McCook with his family by his side. Cremation was chosen and and a graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook. ...

Preston Phillips CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Preston Phillips age 90 formerly of Cambridge passed away at the Hillcrest Estates in Gothenburg, Neb. on April 11, 2023. Graveside services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery on June 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Military Honors will be preformed by the Cambridge American Legion Post. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com. A full obituary will appear upon family approval...

Delmar (“Del”) Lee Solko KEARNEY, Neb. - Delmar (“Del”) Lee Solko, age 77, of Herndon, Kansas, passed away on February 24, 2023, at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney, Neb. Del was born February 9, 1946, in Oberlin, Kan., to parents Albert A. and Lucille (Marintzer) Solko. He was the third of eight children born to this union...

Cathleen JoAnn Weber May 6, 1930 - March 23, 2023 BEATRICE, Neb. - Cathleen JoAnn Weber, age 92, of Beatrice, Neb., formerly of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the PEO Home in Beatrice. She was born May 6, 1930, in Arapahoe, Neb. to Ralph Lewis Cox and Kathleen Jennie Cox...

Georgia J. “Jody” Kirby McCOOK, Neb. - Georgia J. “Jody” Kirby, age 87, passed away with family by her side, at the Community Hospital of McCook, Neb. The family honored Jody's wishes of cremation. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook with Pastor Steve Bales officiating. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in her name at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel...

Tracy L. Deminski 12/28/1953 - 4/19/2023 OMAHA, Neb. - Tracy L. Deminski, age 69, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Tracy is preceded in death by father: Bud Deminski. He is survived by wife of 46 years: Connie (Jones) Deminski; children: Nathan Deminski (Sherry), Katie Vollmuth (Matt); grandchildren: Leah, Megan, Miles; mother: Vene Deminski; sisters: Kathy Salts (Jim); Jeri Barber; and a host of other loving family & friends...

Mary Patricia “Pat” Innocence Young Des. 28, 1927 - April 28, 2023 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Mary Patricia “Pat” Innocence Young, age 95, of Cambridge, passed away at the Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington, Neb.on April 18, 2023. She was born in Lawrence, Neb. ...

Melody Lynn Crawford Feb. 5, 1956 - Jan. 1, 2023 HASTINGS, Neb. - Melody Lynn Crawford, 66, was called home to be with Jesus on Jan. 1, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. Melody was born to Paul and Gertrude (Hutson) Smith on Feb. 5, 1956, in Oxford, Neb...

Marianne Potthoff Kornegay OBERLIN, Kan. - Marianne Potthoff Kornegay, 62, passed away unexpectedly approximately March 29, 2023 at her home on Maple Street in Oberlin, Kan. She lived most her life in McCook, Neb. or on the family farm. Marianne attended Republican Valley School and graduated in 1978. She graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1982...