Obituaries from October 2024

Valerie Jo Blauvelt Dec. 9, 1946 - Sept. 28, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Valerie Jo Blauvelt, a loving grandma and Gigi (great grandma), mom and friend died after a brief illness on Sept. 28, 2024 at age 77. She was born in Sutherland, Neb. on Dec. 9, 1946 to John H. and Lois B. (Marshall) Koller, their only beloved daughter...

Paul E. Newberry March 30, 1947 - Sept. 26, 2024 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Paul E. Newberry was born at the St Catherine Hospital in McCook, Neb. on March 30, 1947 to Doran and Nellie (Jussel) Newberry. He graduated from high school and attended one year of college...

Evelyn Louise (Reith) May May 19, 1924 - Sep. 28, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Evelyn Louise (Reith) May, daughter of Richard and Martha (Friedeman) Reith, was born on May 19, 1924, near Kanona, Kan. She attended first grade in Kanona and moved with her family to a farm in Liberty Township, northwest of Oberlin, in 1931. She attended West Liberty School, St. John’s Lutheran Parochial School in Logan Township and graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1942...

Donna Joy Baney Jan. 30, 1932 - Sept. 29, 2024 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Donna Joy Baney, a lifelong resident of Benkelman, passed away peacefully on Sept. 29, 2024 at Dundy County Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Jan. 30, 1932 to Elmer and Ella (Osborn) Pursley in Benkelman, Neb...

Daniel David O’Dea Sept. 6, 1957 - Sept. 28, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - Daniel David O’Dea, 67 of Kearney passed away Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 at The Grace Space in Lincoln, Neb. A memorial mass will be held 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov, 2, 2024 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney. Inurnment will follow at Kearney Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home followed by a 6:00 p.m. Vigil/Prayer Service...

Ruth Helen Ballou Pratt Oct. 31, 1926 - Sept. 29, 2024 LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - Ruth Helen Ballou Pratt went to meet her eternal Father on Sept. 29, 2024, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she had been living with her sister, Mary Courtright, for the past four years...

James (Jim) Robert Wilkinson Jan. 29, 1954- Sept. 27, 2024 CURTIS, Neb. - James (Jim) Robert Wilkinson, lifetime resident of Curtis, Neb., passed away suddenly on Sept. 27, 2024, at the age of 70. Jim was born Jan. 29, 1954, in Omaha, Neb., and was the beloved son of Donald Penner Wilkinson and Jeanne (Walrath) Wilkinson...

Leva Janeen (White) Gill June 5, 1974 - Sept. 28, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Leva Janeen (White) Gill was born in McCook, Neb., on June 5, 1974. She passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on Sept. 28, 2024, at the age of 50. Janeen, daughter of Thomas and Sheryl White, grew up in McCook then graduated from N.P.H.S. ...

Geralyn Ann Knoll-Lamb Aug. 12, 1958 - Aug. 27, 2024 LAKE BUTLER, Fla. - Geralyn Knoll-Lamb was born in Ft Huachuca, Ariz. on Aug. 12, 1958 to Bob and Arlene Knoll. Surrounded by her loving family, the oldest of six children has gone to her heavenly home at the age of 66 after a 15-month battle with cancer. Geralyn and her contagious, unforgettable laugh will be missed by many, but never forgotten...

Marilyn Kadlecek July 1, 1933 - Sept. 26, 2024 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Marilyn Kadlecek passed away peacefully on Sept. 26, 2024, in Benkelman, Neb. She was born on July 1, 1933, in Chadron, Neb., to James Russell Batie and Carrol C (Stroud). Marilyn pursued her education diligently, graduating from Hay Springs High School in 1951. ...

Scott Robert Walgren Aug. 6, 1954 - Oct. 2, 2024 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Scott Robert Walgren was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Coronado, Calif. to Robert and Sharon (Voorhees) Walgren. Scott passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2024, in Imperial, Neb. After Scott was born, the family moved to Wauneta, Neb. ...

Danial Lucas Schulz July 8, 1975 - Oct. 2, 2024 HOLBROOK, Neb. - Danial Lucas Schulz, 49 years of age, of Holbrook, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024 at his home. He was born July 8, 1975 in Crete, Neb. to Denis and Pauline (Harper) Schulz...

Clifford Houser March 31, 1935 - Oct. 9, 2024 ELWOOD, Neb. - Clifford Houser was born to Jess and Freda (Hueftle) Houser on March 31, 1935 in Rural Gosper County, Neb. near Plum Creek. He attended Stowe Country School through the eighth grade. Clifford was married to Verna Raye Brown in 1957 and later divorced. ...

Willis Wagner July 19, 1935 - Aug. 30, 2024 RUSH CITY, Minn. - Willis Wagner of Rush City, Minn. passed away on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024 at the age of 89. Willis was born July 19, 1935 to Oren and Viola Wagner in Culbertson, Neb. He was the oldest of two boys. He grew up helping on the family farm. Willis met Shirly Jeffers at the roller-skating rink and they were married on Feb. 12, 1955. They settled in McCook, Neb. and were blessed with three boys...

Lesta Jaggers McCOOK Neb. -Lesta Jaggers, 90, of McCook, passed away Friday morning, October 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements...

Larry Lauer McCOOK Neb. -Larry Lauer, 82, of McCook, passed away early Friday morning, October 11, 2024 at his home in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook is entrusted with arrangements...

Marilyn Kadlecek Jul 1, 1933 - Sept. 26, 2024 STRATTON, Neb. - Marilyn Kadlecek, 91 of Stratton, Neb. passed away Sept. 26, 2024. Family will receive friends on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (CT) at Benkelman Memorial Chapel, 205 Buffalo St. ...

Henry Edward Ruf Oct. 2, 1941 - Oct. 11, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Henry Edward Ruf went to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, after suffering a massive heart attack early that morning. A visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge...

Jeffrey Allen Villegas Jan. 21, 1972 - Oct. 3, 2024 AUBURN, Neb. - Jeffrey Allen Villegas, son of Kathryn (Jeffers) Knepp, was born Jan. 21, 1972, in Harlan, Iowa. The family moved to McCook, Neb., where Jeff received a majority of his schooling, graduating with the class of 1993 from McCook High School...

Scott L. Porter TRENTON, Neb. - Scott L. Porter, 52, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 18, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, and coach/teammate/friend, who will be deeply missed by all. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. under the lights at Coach’s favorite football field in Trenton, Neb. The family requests those coached by or who played beside Scott wear their team attire...

Sharon Lytle McCOOK, Neb. - Sharon Lytle, age 88 of McCook, Neb. passed away Tuesday, Oct.15, 2024 in McCook. Services are pending with Carpenter Beland Funeral Home of McCook.

George “Sam” Louis Haller Sept. 21, 1927 - Oct. 9, 2024 CULBERTSON, Neb. - George “Sam” Louis Haller, age 97, of Culbertson, Neb. passed away at McCook Community Hospital on Oct. 9, 2024. A life-long resident of Culbertson, Sam was born Sept. 21, 1927 to Charles and Lena Haller on their family farm. He graduated from Culbertson High School in 1945. Sam played high school baseball and as a young adult, he was a lifelong fan of the game...

Vera Ellen (Wright) Martin Dec. 6, 1929 - Oct. 18, 2024 HENDLEY, Neb. - Vera Ellen (Wright) Martin, age 94, of Hendley, Neb. passed away on Oct. 18, 2024 at Beaver City Manor, in Beaver City, Neb. She was born to Howard “Bud” and Opal Cecilia (Knapp) Wright on Dec. 6, 1929, in Salina, Kan. She was the only child until her parents adopted her brother, Kenneth Wright...

Elda L. Youngs McCOOK, Neb. - Elda L. Youngs, mother, daughter, friend, and grandma passed away on Oct. 20, 2024 at the McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. at the age of 88. Upcoming funeral services are pending at this time. 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 family...

James “Jim” Tyson CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - James "Jim" Tyson, 69, passed away in North Platte, Neb.early Wednesday morning, Oct. 23, 2024. Cremation was chosen and graveside services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon, Nov. 1, 2024 at the Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge, Neb. with Jim Jones providing words of comfort...

Rhonda L. (Hartman) Pierce Marley Feb. 21, 1942 - Aug. 14, 2024 MOODY, Tex. - Rhonda L. (Hartman) Pierce Marley, 82, of Moody, Texas, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024, at her home in Moody. There was no inurnment, but there will be a Celebration of Life in April in Moody, Tex...

Leona Smith TRENTON, Neb. - Leona Smith, 92, formerly of Trenton, passed away Thursday morning, Oct. 24, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. 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...

Bradley Neil McMullen OMAHA, Neb. - Bradley (Brad) Neil McMullen, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at Omaha, Nebraska. He was born Feb. 22, 1961 in Norton, Kan. Viewing and visitation will be on Monday, October 28, from 5-7 p.m. ...

James F. Sayer Tyson July 5, 1955 - Oct. 23, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - James F. Sayer Tyson was born on July 5, 1955 in McCook Neb. to Leo and Betty Sayer, and departed this life to find peace on Oct. 23, 2024, in North Platte, Neb. He was 69 years, 3 months and 18 days old...

James Ivan Moore March 24, 1936 - Oct. 26, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - James Ivan Moore passed away Oct. 26, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. at the age of 88. Jim was born March 24, 1936 to Verle and Garland (Turpin) Moore in McCook, Neb. He graduated from Bartley High School. On April 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Mary Case at the Methodist Church in Bartley, Neb. To this union Vivian Mary, Timothy Charles, Jeffrey Verle and Gregory Case were born...