Obituaries from September 2024

Janet Reiners West March 23, 1955 - Aug. 18, 2024 LUFKIN, Tex. -Janet Reiners West entered Heaven on Aug. 18, 2024 at the age of 69. Janet was born on March 23, 1955 the youngest child of Griff and Fern Reiners. She was baptized at St. John’s (Ash Creek) Lutheran Church and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook, Neb, She graduated from McCook High School in 1973...

Robert Hugh Fossum May 10, 1933 - Aug. 31, 2024 McCOOK Neb, - Robert (Bob) Hugh Fossum, 91, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in McCook, Nebraska. Bob was born on May 10, 1933, to Oliver Emil Fossum and Edith British Fossum in Rugby, North Dakota...

Marlin J. Marintzer Aug. 29, 1942 - Sept. 5, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Marlin J. Marintzer was born on Aug. 29, 1942, in Oberlin, Kan., son of Emmery and Josephine (Solko) Marintzer. He grew up in Herndon, Kan. and attended St. Mary’s Parochial Grade School and Herndon Rural High School graduating in 1960. ...

Amber Grace Scott Aug. 24, 1981 - Sept. 3, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - Amber Grace Scott passed away Sept. 3, 2024. She was born Aug. 24, 1981 to Darwin and Vicki Scott. Memorial services will be held Sept. 21, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home, 4115 Ave. N, Kearney, Neb....

Margaret “Maggie” Dill IMPERIAL, Neb. - Margaret “Maggie” Dill, 70, of Imperial, passed away Monday evening, Sept. 9, 2024 Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. (MT) on Saturday morning, Sept. 14, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Imperial with Father Lothar Gilde celebrating. Burial in Mount Hope Cemetery of Imperial will follow services...

Lloyd “Kenneth” Riddle Jan. 7, 1941 - Aug. 18, 2024 BARTLEY, Neb. - Lloyd “Kenneth” Riddle, 83, of Bartley passed away on Aug. 18, 2024 in Lincoln, Neb. Ken is survived by his sister Phyllis Riddle and niece Kristina Wood. He is preceded in death by his sister Kathy Riddle, mother Sadie Riddle and father Lloyd Riddle...

Russell Lemoin “Shred” Raulston 1934 - 2024 FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. - Russell Lemoin “Shred” Raulston, 90, husband of Joyce Eileen Kautz Raulston, went to be with the Lord, Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Mr. Raulston was born in Oberlin, Kan. to the late Russell William Raulston and Goldie Rydquist Raulston. He was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church and has been a Christian all of his life...

Barbara Ann Mullen June 2, 1939 - Sept. 2, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Barbara Ann Mullen, 85, passed away on Sept. 2, 2024, in Oberlin, Kan. Barbara was born on June 2, 1939, to Carl and Nola (Springer) Roberson in Anaheim, Calif. Barbara was raised in Anaheim and graduated from Anaheim High School in 1956. After high school Barbara married Larry Hollars and had five children. Then later she married Tom Mullen...

Marcia Sue Wallen May 16, 1952 - Aug. 23, 2024 ASHLAND, Ore. - Marcia Sue Wallen, age 72, passed peacefully surrounded by her daughters on Aug. 23, 2024 at her home in Ashland, Ore. Marcia was born May 16, 1952 in McCook, Neb. to Donald and Shirley (Muffley) Wallen. She graduated from McCook High School in 1970 and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1974...

Zetta Luetta Oakley Aug. 4, 1931 - Sept. 3, 2024 Omaha, Neb. - Zetta Luetta Oakley (Annie), age 93, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, at her daughter Rexene’s house in Omaha, Nebraska. She had a great weekend watching the Cornhuskers win and was surrounded by many family members...

Ronda Kay Wurm Jan. 29, 1945 - Sept. 16, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Ronda Kay Wurm was born on Jan. 29, 1945 in Wilsonville, Neb., the only child of Gerald Wayne and Alpha Lee (Bailey) Oliver. Ronda attended school in Red Willow County and graduated from McCook High School...

Pamela “Pam” Sue Glodowski July 15, 1960 - Sept. 15, 2024 GOTHENBURG, Neb. - Pamela “Pam” Sue Glodowski, a loving mother, wife, and dedicated guidance counselor passed away in Gothenburg Hospital on Sept. 15, 2024. Born on July 15, 1960 in Gothenburg, Neb., Pam lived her life through the love of family and friends...

Scott Porter McCOOK, Neb. - Scott Porter, 52, of McCook, passed away on Sept. 18, 2024 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements...

Jolene Melchert-Stalker June 14, 1954 - Aug. 23, 2024 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - Jolene Melchert-Stalker passed away peacefully at home, on Aug. 23, 2024, after a brief but hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by loved ones. Jolene was born to Ernest and Nila (Kelley) Melchert on June 14, 1954 in McCook, Neb. She graduated in 1972 from McCook Senior High School. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Bellevue University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney...

Obituary Larry “Chip” Lee Richards July 3, 1962 - Sept. 17, 2024 HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Larry “Chip” Lee Richards, of Hayes Center, Neb., passed away surrounded by family on Sept. 17, 2024, at the age of 62, in Grand Island, Neb. Chip was born to parents Laryl L. and Mary Ann (Soncksen) Richards on July 3, 1962. He grew up in Hayes Center with his four sisters on the family farm...

Peggy Lea (Goin) Rasmussen March 31, 1952 - Sept. 17, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Peggy Lea (Goin) Rasmussen of Lincoln passed away on Sept. 17, 2024 after a long struggle due to West Nile. Peggy was the third of four children and was born March 31, 1952, to Francis and Wilma Goin of Barneston, Neb. ...

Dr. Bernard G. Mullen Dec. 14, 1936 - Sept. 15, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Dr. Bernard G. Mullen, “Bernie”, 87, passed peacefully Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 in Lincoln, Neb. Bernie was born Dec. 14, 1936 in Wewela, S.D. to George and Margaret (Gierau) Mullen. ...

Robert Keith Brennan Nov. 5, 1951 - Sept. 17, 2024 STRATTON, Neb. - Robert Keith Brennan, known to many as “Bob,” was born on Nov. 5, 1951, in Brush, Colo. to John and Anna Mae (Randall) Brennan. Bob passed away on Sept. 17, 2024, in Kearney, Neb. Bob’s journey was one of relentless dedication and a passion for fishing and hunting that many will remember fondly...

Cynthia Louise Quaduor Glasgow Dec. 8, 1960- June 3, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Cynthia Louise Quaduor Glasgow passed away on June 3, 2024. She was born on Dec. 8, 1960 to Ed and Donna Quaduor of Indianola, Neb. Cindy enjoyed riding horses. She always found joy and laughter in all that she did. But most of all, Cindy loved her family and friends. She married Jim Glasgow and had two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah...

Jean Kirkus Feb. 25, 1932 - Sept. 20, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Jean Kirkus was born on Feb. 25, 1932 in Kimball, Neb. to Lee and Dorthy (Dean) Bradt. Jean attended school in Kimball, graduating from Kimball High School with the class of 1950. She went on to attend and graduate from Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa...

Jack Ray Bishop Dec. 17, 1936 - Sept. 21, 2024. CULBERTSON, Neb. - Jack Ray Bishop, age 87, of Culbertson, Neb. passed away in North Platte, Neb. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Jack was born in Hayes Center, Neb. on Dec. 17, 1936, to Malissa Ellen (Bannister) and Leonard Frank Bishop. Jack attended school in Hayes Center and graduated in 1954. He also attended Emily Griffin Trade School in Denver, Colo...

Paul Newberry INDIANOLA, Neb. - Paul Newberry, 73, of Indianola, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2024 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. 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...

Gerald “Jerry" Smith Feb. 21, 1948 - July 9. 2024 FLORENCE, Ariz. - Gerald “Jerry” Smith, age 76, of Palisade NE, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home near Florence, AZ, with family by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Jerry was born Feb. ...