Obituaries from September 2023

Evelyn (GG) Maris Witmer Oct. 6, 1924 - June 23, 2023 FORT PIERCE, Fla. - Evelyn Maris Witmer entered into eternal rest in Fort Pierce, Fla. at the age of 98. She was the youngest of four children born to Charles and Carrie Maris in rural Nebraska. Her mother died young, so Evelyn started school early with her brother Harold. ...

Kristinia Louise Johnson Nov. 1, 1957 - Sept. 1, 2023 URBANDALE, Iowa - Jesus says “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden; nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is on heaven.” ~Matthew 5: 14-16...

Lori Susanne Dack-Pearson Aug. 10, 1965 - Sept. 2, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Lori Susanne Dack-Pearson passed away at home on her farm surrounded by her loved ones on Sat. Sept. 2, 2023, after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 58. Lori was born in McCook, Neb. ...

Joan E. (Beezley) Lauenroth May 3, 1946 - Aug, 28, 2023 HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Joan Elizabeth Beezley was born May 3, 1946, in San Diego, Calif. to Robert C. and Lillian E. (Counce) Beezley. She died Aug. 28, 2023 after a brief illness. Joan grew up in La Mesa, Calif., graduating from Helix High in 1964. ...

Helena Theresa (Simon) Janousek May 30, 1974 - Sept. 4, 2023 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Helena Theresa (Simon) Janousek passed away on Sept. 4, 2023, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Neb., surrounded by her family. Helena was born May 30, 1974, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Kay and Jaynee (Shadley) Simon. Her early childhood was spent in St. Charles, Missouri. At the age of 10, she moved to Trenton, Neb...

Robert David Gross Aug. 29, 1937 -Sept. 2, 2023 HOLBROOK, Neb. - Robert David Gross, age 86, of Holbrook, Neb, passed away at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Neb. on Sept. 2, 2023. He was born in Ellis, Kan. on Aug. 29, 1937, to Marcellus and Bertha Gross. ...

Leona Josephine Schievelbein Jan. 12, 1926 - Sept. 6, 2023 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Leona Josephine Schievelbein, age 97, of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Wed., Sept. 6, 2023, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. Leona was born on the family farm north of Holbrook, Neb. on Jan. 12, 1926, to Christoph Julius and Alvina Katherine (Walter) Haussler...

Duane James Fischer Sept. 2, 1957 -Sept. 1, 2023 LENORA, Kan. - Duane James Fischer, age 65, passed away at his home on Sept. 1, 2023. He was born to Richard and Elaine Fischer on Sept. 2, 1957 in Curtis Neb. Duane graduated from Medicine Valley High School in 1975 where he excelled in sports and held several school records. One of his favorite memories was of his dad coaching and playing catch throughout the day...

Debbie Lynn Patten July 1, 1963 - Aug. 31, 2023 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Debbie Lynn Patten was born on July 1, 1963 in Springfield, Mass. to Thedore and Linda Patten. Debbie worked for several years in the Human Resources department for Walmart/Sams Club until most recently serving as an administrative assistant for Dundy County Hospital. Debbie enjoyed being a resident of Benkelman and was most recently planning to marry her life partner, Richard Boon...

Alan Lynn Huntley Nov. 10, 1956 - Sept. 1, 2023 OBERLIN, Kan. - Alan Lynn Huntley, 66, passed away on Sept. 1, 2023, in Oberlin, Kan. Alan was born on Nov. 10, 1956, to Eldon and Opal Marie (Cross) Huntley in Oberlin, Kan. Alan made his home in Traer, Kan. until his marriage to Connie Wagner in McCook, Neb. where they lived for several years, then moved to Minden, Neb...

Diane Yenny May 7, 1952 – Sept. 5, 2023 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Diane Yenny, age 71, of Grand Island, passed away Tues., Sept. 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. A Funeral Mass will be held Wed., Sept. 13, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral. ...

Virginia Lee Niblack Oct. 17, 1945 – Sept. 10, 2023 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - On Oct. 17, 1945, in Ransom, Kan., Virginia Lee Niblack was the first-born child of Emery Lee and Louise Amy (Swartz) Niblack. In 1948, Virginia moved with her parents and sister, Patsy, to Benkelman, Neb...

Gerald D. “Jerry” Bryant GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -Gerald D. “Jerry” Bryant, 98, of Grand Island died Sat., Sept. 9, 2023 in Grand Island from COVID complications. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the church...

Carol Ann Brown April 7, 1961 - Sept. 8, 2023, GRANT, Neb. - Carol Ann Brown, 62, of Grant, Neb., passed away on Fri., Sept. 8, 2023, at her home in Grant, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on April 7, 1961, in Sutherland, Neb., to the late Cleith and Evelyn (Swanson) Sines. She graduated from Imperial High School with the Class of 1979...

Estella Fayann (Ridpath) Shedd March 30, 1934 - Aug. 17, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Estella Fayann (Ridpath) Shedd passed away at the Hillcrest Care Center in McCook on Aug. 17, 2023 at the age of 89. She was born in Cambridge on March 30, 1934, to Leon and Berniece (Higgins) Ridpath. Fay Ann attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1952. She moved to Colorado where she attended and graduated from the Colorado Women’s College with a degree in Library Science...

Michael “Mike” Lee Harrison June 6, 1955 - Sept. 7, 2023 GOODLAND, Kan. - After a great day of fishing at Swanson Reservoir, Trenton, Neb., on Thur., Sept. 7, 2023, Michael “Mike” Lee Harrison, 68, docked his boat one last time. A 46-year resident of Sherman County, Kansas, Mike was born in McCook, Neb. ...

Joyce Joylea Fischer March 20, 1957 - Sept, 10, 2023 NORTON, Kan. - Joyce Joylea Fischer, age 66, passed away at her home on Sept, 10, 2023. She was born to Alfred (Dale) and Donna (Gilliland) Hazen on March 20, 1957 in McCook, Neb. Joyce grew up in Maywood, Neb. and graduated from Medicine Valley High School in 1975. She married Duane James Fischer on March 12, 1978. They celebrated their 45th anniversary this year. They had three children from this union: Rikki, Crystal, and Shine...

Lynn Gordon Haarberg July 10, 1941 - Sept. 14, 2023 WAUNETA, Neb. - Lynn Gordon Haarberg was born July 10, 1941, in Imperial, Neb. to Henry and Esther (Buss) Haarberg. Lynn grew up in the Wauneta area and attended Redeemer Lutheran church and was baptized on July 27, 1941 and later confirmed into the faith on April 3, 1955...

Elaine M. Soncksen July 11, 1933 - Sept. 16, 2023 HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Elaine M. Soncksen, age 90, of Hayes Center, Neb. passed away on Sat., Sept. 16, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook. Elaine was born July 11, 1933 in Blue Hill, Neb. to parents Fred J and Louise S (Buck) Luhn. She was the youngest of five siblings. The family moved to McCook in 1940 and Elaine graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1951...

Debra Denise Martin May 9, 1954 - Sept. 10, 2023 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Debra Denise Martin, age 69 of Beaver City, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 10, 2023. Memorial services will be held on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 at 2 p.m. at Faith Community Church in Beaver City, Neb. ...

Tammy Jo Quinn Jan. 16, 1958 - Sept. 14, 2023 HASTINGS, Neb. -Tammy Jo Quinn, 65, of Hastings, Neb. formerly of Cambridge, Neb. passed away on Thur., Sept. 14, 2023. She was born on Jan. 16, 1958, in McCook Neb. to David and Arva (Fanhnholz) Edgerton. Tammy grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School...

Monte Rogers, of McCook, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 21, 2023 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 96 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Tamri Nannette (Dack) Fredrickson April 22, 1960 - Sept, 22, 2023 SELDEN, Kan. - Tamri Nannette (Dack) Fredrickson, 63, passed away on Sept, 22, 2023 at her home in Selden, Kan., surrounded by her family and loved ones. Tammy was born on April 22, 1960 to Richard and Karen (Barratt) Dack in McCook, Neb...

Loren Larington Aug. 14, 1933 - Sept, 23, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Loren Larington of McCook, Neb, passed away Sept. 23, 2023 at Linden Court in North Platte, Neb. He was 90 years old. Loren Wayne Larington was born Aug. 14, 1933 near Cedar Bluffs, in Decatur County, Kan. ...

John Arthur Havens Jan. 24, 1948 – Sept. 24, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - John Arthur Havens died peacefully Sun., Sept. 24, 2023, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 24, 1948, in Holdrege, Neb., to Gaines and Laveda (Pitts) Havens. He grew up in Holdrege and graduated from Holdrege High School in 1966...

Monte E. Rogers July 6, 1927 - Sept. 21, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Hallelujah, Hallelujah! Monte E. Rogers was lifted from this earthly world and joined the Lord in His heavenly home on Thur., Sept. 21, 2023. Monte was born to Clarence and Sylvia (Mitchem) Rogers on July 6, 1927. ...

Janice Ann Jorgens0n Jan. 22, 1938 – June 28, 2022 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Janice was born and raised in Benkelman, Neb., by her parents, Raymond and Dorothy “Dot” Benge along with her sisters, Joyce Morris and Dorothy Benge. Loving mother to her two sons, Trent and Kirt Jorgenson, loving grandmother to Kirt’s daughter Sofia Jorgenson...

Byron Dale Peters March 6, 1923 - Sept. 22, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Byron Dale Peters was born in Red Willow County, Neb. on March 6, 1923 to Ira Ernest and Maggie (Woods) Peters. He attended rural school through the eighth grade and joined his family on the family farm...

Marilyn J. Vontz Aug. 4, 1934 – Sept. 26, 2023 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Marilyn J. Vontz was born to James G. Wood and Roma E. Armstrong in Stuart, Nebraska, deep in the heart of Nebraska’s sandhills. The family moved several times looking for work during the Great Depression but lived the longest in Indianola, Neb., at a former POW Camp that housed workers from the Bureau of Reclamation. ...