Obituaries from November 2023

Mary Beth Williams April 10, 1930 - Oct. 12, 2023 SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. -Mary Beth Williams entered her heavenly home on Oct. 12, 2023 in Sun City West, Ariz. She was born on April 10, 1930 in Trenton, Neb. to Fred and Freda (Andorka) Shaffer. She grew up in Trenton, graduating high school with the class of 1947. ...

Phyllis Lucille (Mead) Stinnette June 12, 1922 – Sept. 8, 2023 TRENTON, Neb. - Phyllis Lucille (Mead) Stinnette was born to Russell and Anna (Hall) Mead on June 12, 1922 in a two-room house southwest of Champion, Neb. She passed away on Sept. 8, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook at the age of 101...

Brenda Louise Loker Oct. 25, 1951 - Nov. 3, 2023 McDONALD, Kan. - Brenda Louise Loker, 72, of McDonald, Kan., passed away on Nov. 3, 2023. Brenda was born on Oct. 25, 1951, to Wiley and Dorothy Gaines in Atwood. She graduated from McDonald High School in 1969 then went to Kansas City to a computer school. ...

Patricia A. Fisher Oct. 1, 1942 - Nov. 5, 2023 INDIANOLA, Neb. -Patricia A. Fisher, age 81, of Indianola, Neb. passed away on Nov. 5, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb. Patsy was born Oct. 1, 1942 in McCook, Neb. to parents John Edward and Beulah Belle (Grieninger) Lauer. She was one of three children who grew up in Southwest Nebraska where she attended Red Willow Consolidated School and McCook Community College before completing her education at Kearney State College in Kearney, Neb...

Doris J. Sydow March 20, 1938 - Nov. 3, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Doris J. Sydow, formerly of Trenton, Neb., went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. She died of natural causes, yet lives in glory with our Lord. Doris, born March 20, 1938, was the loving mother of three boys: Keith, Steve and Terry Simmons (passed in 1996). ...

Judith Ann Berry Aug. 23, 1952 - Nov. 5, 2023 GOODLAND Kan. - Judith Ann Berry, 71, long-time resident of McCook, Neb., passed away in her home on Nov. 5, 2023 in Goodland, Kan. Judith Ann was born to Joesph and Martha (Otte) Vinton on August 23, 1952 in Rushville, Neb. Judy was the oldest of 13 children, five sisters and seven brothers who were raised on the family ranch near Eli, Neb...

Alan L. Smith April 22, 1939 - Oct. Oct. 4, 2023 FREDERICKSBURG, Tex. - Alan L. Smith, 82, of Fredericksburg, Tex., died peacefully at home on Oct., 4, 2023, after a brief but fierce battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Irene. He was also predeceased by his sister Anita...

Wayne Leroy Harrison July 15, 1927 - Oct. 7, 2023 TUCSON, Ariz. - Wayne Leroy Harrison, age 96, of Tucson, Ariz. passed away Oct. 7, 2023 at Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. Wayne was born July 15, 1927 in the 3-36 precinct of Dundy County, Nebraska on the family farm to Elmer and Cleo (Tatum) Harrison. ...

Kim Ann Rouse May 3, 1963 - Nov. 3, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Kim Ann Rouse, age 60, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb. Kim was born May 3, 1963 in McCook to parents Rhinholdt G. and Eileen Mabel (Lehl) Loose. She was one of two siblings who was raised in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1981...

Clayton Corey June 5, 1932 - Oct. 27, 2023 LAKE CITY, Iowa - Clayton Corey, age 91 of Lake City, Iowa, passed away on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Journey Senior Services in Carroll, Iowa. Clayton was a beloved husband, father, sibling, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his family, and a lifelong friend to many who knew him...

Ruth E. Fagot Nov, 22, 1928 - Nov. 8, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Ruth E. Fagot, 94, of McCook, Neb., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. with her loving family by her side. She was born on Nov, 22, 1928, in Milford, Neb. ...

Randy E. Unger June 15, 1957 - Oct. 19, 2023 DES MOINES, Iowa. - Randy E. Unger was born on June 15, 1957 in McCook, Neb. to Norman and Barbara (Troxell) Unger. He was the second eldest of four children. Randy attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the class of 1975...

Stanley Harold Spomer Jan. 31, 1943 - Nov. 10, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Stanley Harold Spomer, age 80, of McCook, Neb. passed away, surrounded by his family, on Nov. 10, 2023 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Neb. Stan was born on Jan. 31, 1943, in Lincoln, Neb. ...

Clara Leola (Stevenson) Mooney Nov. 2, 1925 - Oct. 26, 2023 NORWALK, Calif. - Clara Leola (Stevenson) Mooney was born Nov. 2, 1925, on a farm in Frontier Country, south of Eustis, Neb. to Harry and Edith Stevenson. Leola made her departure peacefully at her home of 66 years in Norwalk, Calif, on Oct. 26, 2023...

Zona Inez Fritz Dec. 24, 1947 - Nov. 11, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Zona Inez Fritz was born on Dec. 24, 1947 in Holdrege, Neb. to Everett D. and Inez V. (Severns) Taylor. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1966 and furthered her education by graduating from the Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing in 1969...

Clarence Joseph Jankovits Jr. Sep. 7, 1938 - Oct. 11, 2023 CULBERTSON, Neb. - Clarence Joseph Jankovits Jr. was born on Sep. 7, 1938 at home in Hitchcock County, Neb. to Clarence and Frances (Versch) Jankovits. He attended school in Herndon, Kan. and graduated with the Herndon High School Class of 1956...

Roger T. Howard July 22, 1953 - Nov. 13, 2023 HARLINGTON, Tex. - Roger Thomas Howard was born on July 22, 1953, in Benkelman, Neb., to Thomas and Karolyn (Stute) Howard. He was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman, Neb. Roger grew up in Max, Neb. and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1971...

Reba Tomlin CAMBRIDGE, Neb.- Reba Tomlin age 91, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hosptial on Nov. 16, 2023. Services are pending. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com. Lockenour Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -Dorothy “Anne” Jones, 92, of Grand Island, Neb. died Nov. 14, 2023, at Primrose Retirement Community of Grand Island. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ryan will be the celebrant. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation

AC Rowan July 23, 1935 - Nov. 20, 2023 LAMAR, Colo. - AC Rowan, age 88, of Lamar, Colo. passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023 at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. AC was born July 23, 1935 in Las Animas, Colo. to parents Archie Cyde and Ada (Barnes) Rowan. He was one of two children. Following high school, AC attended both Lamar Community College and Colorado State University on livestock judging scholarships...

Roy Irvin Jacobs Nov. 10, 1960 - Nov. 15, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Roy Irvin Jacobs passed away unexpectedly at his home in McCook on Nov. 15, 2023, due to a massive heart attack. Roy’s wish for his end of life was that he died quickly, was happy, and was not alone. God granted him his wishes. He was happy in the moments before his death and was with his girlfriend Sharla...

Dana J. Frakes Aug. 16, 1942 - Nov. 12, 2023 TRENTON, Neb. - Dana J. Frakes, age 81, of Trenton, passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 16, 1942, to Bill and Dorothy (Higley) Loop. The family moved to Trenton, where Dana graduated from High School in 1960. On June 19, 1960, she was united in marriage to Richard Frakes at the United Methodist Church in Trenton. The couple celebrated 63 years of marriage...

Edward LeRoy Foster Jan. 30, 1944 - Nov. 10, 2023 LINCOLN, Neb. - Edward LeRoy Foster passed away Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at his home in Lincoln, Neb. He was born in Cambridge, Neb., the son of Ray Otis and Marie Ann (Rhoades) Foster. He graduated from Holbrook High School and after graduation, he moved to McCook and went to work for Al Bowers doing PermaStone work...

Larry Schnabel BENKELMAN, Neb. - Larry Schnabel, formerly of Trenton, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 20, 2023 at the Dundy County Hospital of Benkelman. He was 80 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...

Charlotte Farr CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Charlotte Farr age 90 of Cambridge, passed away on Nov. 20, 2023. Funeral Services are pending. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com. Lockenour-Jones entrusted with arrangements.

Patricia Katherine Ann Hackert July 26, 1930 - Nov. 19, 2023 PALISADE, Neb. - Patricia Katherine Ann Hackert, of Palisade, Neb., born July 26, 1930 to Frank and Lillian (Filipy) Jackson in Staples, Minn., went peacefully to the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023, to join her deceased loved ones (Donald her husband, and her children, Girard and Rose Marie) surrounded by her surviving six children and their spouses. ...

Wayne Virgil Baker Sep. 18, 1940 - Nov. 19, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Wayne Virgil Baker, age 83, passed away on Nov. 19, 2023 at the Scottsbluff Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center in Scottsbluff, Neb. Wayne was born on Sep. 18, 1940 to John and Madeline (Schilz) Baker in McCook, Neb. He attended school and graduated from St. Patrick School and then McCook High School with the class of 1959...

Larry Schnabel BENKELMAN, Neb. - Larry Schnabel, formerly of Trenton, passed away Monday morning, Nov. 20, 2023 at the Dundy County Hospital of Benkelman. He was 80 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...

Charlotte Ann Schroeder Farr Dec. 27, 1932 - Nov. 20, 2023 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Charlotte Ann Schroeder Farr was born on December 27, 1932, in Oxford, Neb., to William and Katie Schroeder, the youngest girl of six children. A seventh child, Dale, came to be part of their family when he was a baby. ...

Andre Duhan III June 9, 1977 - Nov. 13, 2023 OMAHA, Neb. - Andre Duhan III passed away Nov. 13, 2023 in Omaha, Neb. Andre is the son of Andre Duhan II and Cathy Wilson. He grew up in Omaha, Neb. and attended Burke High School and Papillian High School...

Larry “Red” Wayne Bass Jan. 5, 1953 - Nov. 22, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Larry “Red” Wayne Bass, age 70, of McCook, Neb. passed away surrounded by his loved ones at his home in McCook on Nov. 22, 2023. Red was born Jan. 5, 1953 in Sterling, Colo. His parents were Ed and Inez Marie (Tadolini) Bass. ...

Deanna Kay Morgan McCOOK, Neb. - Deanna Kay Morgan, age 70, passed away at the Hillcrest Care Center in McCook on Nov. 26, 2023. The family chose cremation. Memorial services will be held at the Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel on Dec. 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., with Pastor Bruce Lester officiating. ...

Carolyn Elizabeth ten Bensel April 25, 1943 - Nov. 25, 2023 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Carolyn Elizabeth ten Bensel, age 80, of Arapahoe, Neb. passed away on Saturday evening, Nov. 25, 2023. Carolyn was born April 25, 1943, in Holdrege, Neb., to Gilbert and Agnes (Schutz) Leising...

Velma “Jean” Ruppert Feb. 6, 1938 - Nov. 25, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Velma “Jean” Ruppert, age 85, of McCook, passed away in Omaha on Nov. 25, 2023. She was born on Feb. 6, 1938, in Lincoln, Neb., to Herman and Lela (Brant) Speth. She married Robert LeRoy Ruppert on Dec. 26, 1957, in McCook, Neb. They were married for 63 years...