Obituaries from February 2025

Obituary Kathleen Tuttle March 26, 1951 - Jan. 31, 2025 MAX, Neb. - Kathleen Tuttle, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2025, in Max, Neb., at the age of 73. Born on March 26, 1951, in Pontiac, Mich. ...

Obituary Helen Joan (Ruppert) Magee Dec. 16, 1932 - Jan. 31, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Helen Joan (Ruppert) Magee, age 92, of McCook, died on Jan. 31, 2025. When God whispered her name and called her to join his heavenly choir for all eternity, Helen was ready and gladly went...

Obituary Lee Francis Shields July 9, 1955 - Jan. 28, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Lee Francis Shields, 69, passed away on Jan. 28, 2025 in McCook, Neb. Lee was born on July 9, 1955 to Delbert and Catherine (Schiltz) Shields in Oberlin Kan. Lee was raised in Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1973. ...

Obituary Katherine Jo (Stewart) Tellus April 8, 1948 - Jan. 31, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Katherine Jo (Stewart) Tellus of Cambridge, Neb., passed away from complications due to Alzheimer’s on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home in Bloomfield, Neb. She was 76 years old...

Obituary Carol Akers April 29, 1956 - Feb. 2, 2025 OMAHA, Neb. - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Akers, age 68, of Omaha, Neb. Carol passed away Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 peacefully in her home with family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and teacher...

Obituary Duane Lynn Ruppert Aug. 16, 1953 - Jan. 21, 2025 OGALLALA, Neb. - Duane Lynn Ruppert, 71, of Ogallala, Neb., passed away on Jan. 21, 2025, in the Veterans Administration Health Center in Omaha, Neb. Duane was born on Aug. 16, 1953, in McCook, Neb., to Dale and Donna (Swanson) Ruppert. ...

Obituary Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Perkins Sept. 1, 1934 - Jan. 25, 2025 ST. CHARLES, Mo. - Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Perkins, 90, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Johnson Lake, Neb., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at the Landing of O’Fallon Assisted Living in St. Charles, Mo...

Catherine Theresa Stehno ATWOOD, Kan. - Catherine Theresa Stehno, 88, of Atwood, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for Masses and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com...

Obituary Gregory Alan Stinson July 20, 1946 - Feb. 5, 2025 DOUGLAS, Wyo. - Gregory Alan Stinson died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, after a long, courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 78. Greg was born on Saturday, July 20, 1946, 1946, in McCook, Neb. ...

Obituary Loren Albert Engler June 12, 1930 - Feb. 7, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Loren Albert Engler, age 94, of McCook, Neb. went into the arms of the Lord, with his family by his side, and in the comfort of his home on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Loren was born June 12, 1930, in Anaconda, Mont. ...

Obituary Nora Bell Manning April 4, 1931 - Feb. 13, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Nora Bell Manning, 93, passed away on Feb. 13, 2025 in Kearney, Neb. Nora was born on April 4, 1931 to Floyd and Ida (Perona) Holliday in Rural Decatur County, Kan. Nora was raised in Cedar Bluff and attended Cedar Bluff schools. ...

Obituary Charles “Chip” Smith Nov. 5, 1953 - Jan. 30, 2025 CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Charles “Chip” Smith was born on Nov. 5, 1953 to Charles Max Smith and Beverly Arlene Smith in McCook, Neb. He passed away on Jan. 30, 2025 with friends and family by his side...

Peggy Louise Tomlin Jan. 8, 1934 - Feb. 16, 2025 PAPILLION Neb. - Peggy Louise Tomlin was born on Jan. 8, 1934, in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Elmer Lee and Marguerite L. (Flowers) Sedam, and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home in Papillion, Neb. at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 8 days...

James ‘Jim’ Koetter Dec. 11, 1937 - Feb. 18, 2025 POCATELLO, Idaho —James ‘Jim’ Koetter, 87, passed away on Feb. 18, 2025. Jim was born in 1937 to Art and Mary (Lepper) Koetter at the family farm home north of McCook, Neb. The youngest of six, he grew up on a diversified farm which raised corn, wheat, pigs, chickens, and also had milk cows. ...

Obituary Joseph Daniel Green Dec. 10, 1937 - Feb. 19, 2025 HERNDON, Kan. - Joseph Daniel Green was born Dec. 10, 1937, on the family farm north of Herndon, the youngest of six children born to Bernard H. and Elizabeth (Unger) Green. Joe passed away Feb. 19, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Nadine and five children...

Obituary Dorothy Lucille Evans Dec. 20, 1941 - Feb. 21, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Dorothy Lucille Evans (née Smith) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and the best peony bushes in McCook. Born on Dec. 20, 1941, in Lebanon, Neb. to Milo George Smith and Lucille Verle Morris, Dottie grew up with a strong sense of family and adventure...

Obituary Theodore “Ted” E. Travis March 8, 1941 - Feb. 20, 2025 ALBION, Neb. - Theodore “Ted” E. Travis, 83, of Albion, Neb. passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at Boone County Health Center, Albion, Neb. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, at the United Methodist Church, Albion, Neb. with Rev. Lynde Linde officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Levander Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Neb...

Obituary Verdene L. (Shaffer) Cantrall May 13, 1928 - Feb. 23, 2025 TRENTON, Neb. - Verdene L. (Shaffer) Cantrall, age 96, of Trenton, Neb. passed peacefully at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center on Feb. 23, 2025. Verdene was born on May 13, 1928, in Trenton, Neb. ...

Obituary Jay Russell Markwith, Jr. Jan. 21, 1960 - Feb. 15, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. - Jay Russell Markwith, Jr. was born on Jan. 21, 1960 in Lawrence, Kan. to Jay Russell and Darlene G. (Carr) Markwith. He attended school in McCook, Neb. Russ worked in the oil fields and was also a talented tattoo artist. ...

Sheila Jo Sis Nov. 9 1962 - Feb. 24, 2025 LINTHICUM, MD - Sheila Jo Sis,formerly of Stratton, daughter of Bob and Betty Sis of Stratton, passed away at her home in Linthicum Maryland on Feb. 24, 2025.

Scott Randell Doyle McCOOK, Neb. - Scott Randell Doyle, age 52, of McCook, Neb. passed away at his home in McCook on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025. There will be a private family memorial service at a later time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, Monuments and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family and view full obituary...