Obituaries from June 2023

Clara A. Dunn Sep. 30, 1942 - May 30, 2023 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Clara A. Dunn, age 80, of Indianola, Neb. passed away on Tue., May 30, 2023, at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, Neb. Clara was born on Sep. 30, 1942, to parents Rush and Clara (Alston) Ledbetter in Petaluma, Calif. ...

Calvin “Cal” Brian Brown Feb. 26, 1940- Oct. 27, 2022 EUGENE, Ore. - Calvin “Cal” Brian Brown of Eugene, Ore. passed away Oct. 27, 2022 at age 82 after being diagnosed with brain cancer the prior month. Cal was born a twin on Feb. 26, 1940 near Trenton, Neb. to parents Morris and Roxie Brown and grew up on a farm west of Culbertson, Neb. with his four brothers...

Donna Longberry McCOOK, Neb. - Donna Longberry, age 70, of McCook, Neb. passed away at her home in McCook on Tue., May 30, 2023. Services are pending at this time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family...

Betty Jean Dedrick July 4, 1928 - May 29, 2023 NORTON, Kan. - Betty Jean Dedrick, age 94, of Norton, Kan., passed away on Mon., May 29, 2023, at the Andbe Home In Norton. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Miami, Okl. to Ernest and Aura Belle (Ford) Courtney...

Vonda K. Parrott February 15, 1940 - May 25, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Vonda K. Parrott, age 83, passed away on May 25, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb. She was born on Feb. 15, 1940 in Indianola, Neb. Vonda graduated from Indianola High School with the class of 1958, a testament to her perseverance and hard work. ...

Alfred “Wilber” Hanson September 1st, 1932 - May 29th, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Alfred “Wilber” Hanson was born September 1, 1932 to Lawrence and Marjorie (Marshall) Hanson in Thompson, Neb. He passed away on May 29, 2023 at Bryan East Hospital. Wilber graduated from Fairbury High School in 1951 where he met his wife June Miller. The two were married on Sep. 21, 1952 and enjoyed 70 years together. They had two children, Don and Lisa...

Alvena Fern Paxton TRENTON, Neb. - Alvena Fern Paxton, age 97, of Trenton, Neb., passed away at her home on Jan. 20, 2023. The family chose cremation, a graveside service will held in the Trenton Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Wed., June 7, 2023 with Pastor Alisa Parde officiating...

Paul Garland Ellicott May 29, 1932 - May 25, 2023 LUSK, Wyo. - Paul Garland Ellicott passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at the age of 90, in Lusk, Wyo. Born on May 29, 1932, in Harrison, Neb., he was the son of the late Don and Lorena Ellicott. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Nadine, and his brother, Leslie Don (Bill) Ellicott...

Loren Leroy Brown June 1, 1936 - June 3, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Loren Leroy Brown, age 87, of McCook, Neb., formerly of Palisade, Neb., passed away Sat., June 3, 2023, at Kinship Pointe in McCook. Loren was born June 1, 1936 in Lewiston, Neb. In May 1941, Loren was adopted by Roy and Iona Brown from the Nebraska Children’s Home in Lincoln, Neb...

Thomas Gary Lucas July 14, 1963 - June 5, 2023 DILLON, Colo. - Thomas Gary Lucas, 59, of Dillon, Colo., passed away in Lakewood, Colo. on June 5, 2023 after a brief battle with brain cancer. Tom was born on July 14th, 1963 to Gary Lucas and DiAnne (Dinetz) Lucas in Greeley, Colo. He graduated from McCook High School in McCook, Neb. and attended Kearney State College...

LaVonne Gail Jaeger July 5, 1951 - June 5, 2023 BENKELMAN, Neb. - LaVonne Gail Jaeger passed away Mon., June 5, 2023, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb. She was 71 years of age. LaVonne Gail Jaeger was born on July 5, 1951, in Wray, Colo. to Gilbert A. and Violet V. (Trembly) Smith. She graduated from Haigler High School in 1969 and furthered her education at the Parker School of Business majoring in accounting...

Owen Ray Johnson Sep. 16, 1939 - Jan. 8, 2023 HOTCHKISS, Colo. - Owen Ray Johnson passed away Sun., Jan. 8th, 2023, at his residence in Hotchkiss, Colo. He was 83 years old. Owen was born on Sep. 16th, 1939, to Ethel Irene (Nelms) and Elmer Boyd Johnson in Bartley. He went to school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1958. He continued his education in Milford, Neb. and earned an associates degree in electronics...

Lois M. Tiller Jan. 21, 1937 - June 10, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Lois M. Tiller passed away at Hillcrest on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 86. Lois was born Jan. 21, 1937, at McCook, Neb. She lived her first six years with her parents on a farm northwest of McCook. ...

Vincent DePaul Sis July 19, 1936 - June 9, 2023 STRATTON, Neb. - Vincent DePaul Sis, 86, of Stratton, Neb., departed this world on Fri., June 9, 2023, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte. Neb. with family by his side. Vincent was born July 19, 1936, in Stratton, Neb., to Joseph F. ...

Shirley C. Hunt June 28, 1928 - May 30, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Shirley C. Hunt was born on June 28, 1928, to Charles and Mae (Osborn) Watts, at their farm home in Gosper County, Edison, Neb. She attended school in a 1-room building, grades 1-8 and Edison High School; graduating with the class of 1945...

Yvonne Bunnell Jan. 9, 1926 - June 16, 2023 OXFORD, Neb. - With profound sadness we announce the passing of Yvonne Bunnell, our loving and devoted mother and grandmother, on June 16, 2023 at the age of 97. Born in Totowa, NJ on January 9, 1926 to French immigrant parents and the youngest of ten children, Yvonne ‘came of age’ during World War II. ...

David Yale Hunt Nov. 2, 1957 - June 17, 2023 FAIRBURY, Neb. - David Yale Hunt, 65, of Fairbury Neb., passed away peacefully, Sat. June 17, 2023, at The Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born Nov. 2, 1957, in McCook, Neb., to Donald and Betty (Tilley) Hunt. He attended Palisade Public Schools, from Kindergarten through Senior Year, graduating in 1976...

Janis Lorette (Pearson) Ledbetter Feb. 2, 1931 – June 9, 2023 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Janis Lorette (Pearson) Ledbetter, age 92, of Beaver City, Neb. passed away on June 9, 2023 at Phelps Memorial Hospital, in Holdrege, Neb. Memorial service will be held on Sat., June 24, 2023, at 2 p.m. ...

Glenice Lorraine (Gaibler) Discoe May 16, 1934 - June 18, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Glenice Lorraine (Gaibler) Discoe, of McCook, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at the Independence Houses/Mandarin in Lincoln, Neb. early Sun. morning June 18, 2023. She was 89 years old...

Lula Mae “Lu” Six Sep. 13, 1935 - June 19, 2023 HASTINGS, Neb. - Lula Mae “Lu” Six, age 87, of Hastings, Neb., formerly of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Mon., June 19, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village at Hastings. Viewing and visitation will be Thur., June 22, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. ...

Kurt Douglas Harmon Aug. 6, 1953 - June 20, 2023 TORRINGTON, Wyo. - Kurt Douglas Harmon, 69, passed away peacefully at his home on June 20, 2023 surrounded by his family. Kurt was born Aug. 6, 1953 to Beenie and Veldron Harmon in McCook, Neb. Kurt retired from BNSF Railway after forty-three years of service in the Signal Department. In 1978 he met his best friend and love of his life, Patty, who he married April 28, 1979. They went on to have three children; John, Benjamin and Caitlin...

David Bruce Creger LINCOLN, Neb. - David Bruce Creger, formerly of Curtis, peacefully passed away June 9, 2023, at the of 93, while residing at The Woodlands in Lincoln. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 19, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte. ...

Alice Wulf CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Alice Wulf age 80,of Cambridge passed away at the Beaver City Manor on June 22, 2023. Services are pending. Friends may leave on line condolences at lockenhour.com. Lockenour Jones Mortuary of Cambridge entrusted with arrangements...

Mark A. Smith Sep. 8, 1958 - June 19, 2023 KEARNEY, Neb. - Mark A. Smith, 64, of Kearney died June 19, 2023 at his home. Mark was born Sep. 8, 1958 in Pueblo, Colo. to James and Della “Joan” (Gentry) Smith. He grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1976 and then attended two years at McCook Community College...

Jerry Emeree McClain July 10, 1930 - June 21, 2023 WHEAT RIDGE, Colo. - Jerry Emeree McClain, age 92, of Arvada, Colo. passed away Wed., June 21, 2023 in Wheat Ridge, Colo. Jerry was born on July 10, 1930 in McCook, Neb. to Claude E. and Etta Marie (Melkus) McClain. He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1949. Following high school, he joined the United States Air Force and served from 1950 to 1953...

Patricia Elaine (Zahl, Balcom) Waters Aug. 18, 1938-Dec. 22, 2022 WINDSOR, Colo. - Patricia Elaine Waters, 84 years of age, of Windsor, Colo., previously of Ft. Collins, Colo., died Thu., Dec. 22, 2022, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Neb...

Michael James Green McCOOK, Neb. - Michael James Green, of McCook, Neb., passed away at his home on June 26, 2023, at the age of 67. A full obituary and service details will be published upon family approval. 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 Green Family...

Alice Wulf CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Alice Wulf age 80,of Cambridge passed away at the Beaver City Manor on June 22, 2023. Services are pending. Friends may leave on line condolences at lockenhour.com. Lockenour Jones Mortuary of Cambridge entrusted with arrangements...

Gerald “Jerry” Edward Dallam Feb. 16, 1933 - June 26, 2023 TRENTON, Neb. - Gerald “Jerry” Edward Dallam, 90, of Trenton, Neb., passed away on June 26, 2023, at Kearney Regional. He was born to Daniel and Ida (Colling) Dallam on Feb. 16, 1933, in Table Rock, Neb...

Michael James Green McCOOK, Neb. - Michael James Green, of McCook, Neb., passed away at his home on June 26, 2023, at the age of 67. A full obituary and service details will be published upon family approval. 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 Green Family...

Mary “Nadean” Stoney COZAD, Neb. - Mary "Nadean" Stoney passed away in Cozad, Neb. on June 27, 2023, at the age of 92. A public visitation will be Fri., June 30, 2023, from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home. Recitation of the rosary is to follow at 7 p.m...

Frances Josephine (Holub) Kompus Nov. 11, 1921 - June 28, 2023 ATWOOD, Kan. - Frances Josephine (Holub) Kompus, third daughter of Florian William and Frances Rose (Chleborad) Holub, was born in rural Beardsley, Kan., on Nov. 11, 1921. She died on June 28, 2023, at the age of 101, at the Rawlins County Health Center, in Atwood, Kan...

Margaret Lockhart March 20, 1938 - June 9, 2023 FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. - Margaret Lockhart of Federal Heights, Colo., passed away on June 9, 2023, following a heart attack and stroke. She was 85 and had lived a full life with much love and a great deal of happiness. Her children were by her side during her final days and held her hands while she passed...