Obituaries from January 2026

Donna A. Kolbo Christianson of Cozad passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. Donna was born on July 12, 1945 in Lexington, Nebraska to Morris “Tag” and Lucille A. “Sugar” Dillon. She was raised on a farm south of Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1963...

Virginia “Ginny” Bortner April 9, 1955 – January 2, 2026 McCOOK, Neb. - Virginia “Ginny” Bortner was surrounded by her family when she passed away at the homeplace north of McCook on Friday morning, January 2, 2026, after suffering from Alzheimer’s for ten years. She was 70 years of age...

Barbara Schneider October 22, 1934 – December 18, 2025 LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Barbara Ruth Andrijeski, age 91, was born in rural Hitchcock County to Francis (Frank) Andrijeski and Ida Miller Andrijeski. She was the third of four children and her mother, Ida, passed away when Barbara was five years old...

Marie Louise Foley, a beloved mother and grandmother, was born on July 19, 1947, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Monroe and Mae (Morris) Schmidt. Growing up in Bartley, Nebraska, she completed her education and graduated with the Bartley High School Class of 1965...

Kathleen “Kathy” A. Haas, age 71, of McCook, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Omaha, Neb. following a brief, yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born December 22, 1954 in Columbus, Neb. to parents Walter and Lucille (Schroeder) Kopetzky. She was one of five children. Kathy attended and graduated from Scotus High School in Columbus and then attended Kearney State College receiving her degree in education in 1978...

Darrell Leon Mickey was born to Coy Malone Mickey and Agnes (Cloe) Mickey on November 6, 1945, in Benkelman, Neb. His life of 80 years ended suddenly Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Omaha University Hospital with his wife and children by his side. Darrell grew up living with his parents and siblings, David, Sue, Coy, John, and Mary Emma, in Bird City, KS and later Atwood, KS. ...

Former Phillipsburg resident Clinton Ernest White passed away November 23rd, 2025 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home of McCook, NE at the age of 95. Clinton was born January 24, 1930 in Agra, KS the son of Ernest Albert White and Ruth Emergene White. He was married on October 28, 1950 to Mildred (Millie) Marie Lawson. Together they had 4 children, LeAnn, Jerry (J.D.), Katherine, and Dianne...

Adelaide Fay Unger, born on December 30, 1952, in Oberlin, Kansas, was the daughter of John Wahrman and Donna Mae Urban. Fay grew up in Cambridge, Nebraska with her mother, Donna Mae, and her adoptive father, Allen Frandsen. Fay graduated from Cambridge High School, later advancing her education at a business school in Grand Island. Her dedication to caring for others led her to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, a path she pursued at McCook Community College...

Roy T. Remington, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 68 in his home in Culbertson, on January 4, 2026. Roy was born in McCook, NE at St. Catherines to parents Alden and Catherine (McConville) Remington. He was one of nine siblings. Roy attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and graduated from McCook High School. In his younger years, Roy and his brother Ron were two peas in a pod always going on adventures and hunting...

Theresa Marie Dicke passed away on January 4, 2026, in her home in McCook, NE at the age of 70. Theresa was born on March 24, 1955, to parents Melvin G. and Mary “Polly” F. (Pollard) Grim in McCook, NE. Theresa grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1973...

Gerald (Jerry) Charles Meyerle Sr. passed away peacefully in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 12, 2026 at the age of 95. Gerald was born on October 27, 1930, on the Meyerle family farm north of Holbrook, Nebraska to Charles Meyerle and Delia (Weyenberg) Meyerle. He attended grade school in a one room country school north of Holbrook and graduated from Holbrook High School in 1949...

MCCOOK, Neb. — Thomas Buresh, of McCook, passed away early Thursday morning, January 15, 2026 at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 81 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolnces may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Thomas “Tom” Ellsworth Jones passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 14, 2026, at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE, at the age of 76. Tom was born on April 12, 1949, to parents Donald William Jones MD and Maxine Phyllis Clara Morral in Holdrege, NE. ...

Elaine W. Parmenter Burgess was born on January 16, 1928, in McCook, Nebraska, to Dr. E. W. Parmenter and Doris Russell Parmenter. She passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Elaine grew up in McCook, Nebraska and graduated from McCook High School in 1945. She attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, earning her Bachelor’s degree in education in 1950. In 1947, she married Warren A. Burgess, and together they had three children...

A funeral service for Sharon E. Schluntz will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Huntley Methodist Church in Huntley, Nebraska, with Pastor Jean Clayton officiating. Interment will follow at the Bainbridge Cemetery near Huntley...

Joan Kay Calvin passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska on January 18, 2026, she was 83 years old. Joan was born on February 11, 1942, to Harold and Faye (Loomis) Shepherd. She grew up on a farm near Spring Creek and attended a one room country school. She graduated from McCook High School. On October 11, 1959, Joan married her high school sweetheart, Keith Calvin...

Eugene Fred Koch, a devoted family man, proud Marine, and lifelong agricultural professional, passed away on January 17, 2026 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. Eugene was born on September 5, 1954, in Queens, New York, to Henry and Anita (Williams) Koch. ...

Corvin Dean Stark, age 88, of Holbrook, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at this home. He was born at Cambridge, Nebraska August 23, 1937, to Henry G. and Hilda (Harm) Stark. He was baptized and confirmed at the Salem Lutheran Church, at Elwood, Nebraska. He grew up on the farm north of Holbrook...

Blaine Allen Frerichs, born on July 24, 2003, in Grand Island, Nebraska, was a treasured son, brother, and uncle whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. The beloved child of Chad and Lena (Pike) Frerichs, Blaine embraced life with enthusiasm and warmth. He graduated from Southwest Public Schools in Bartley, Nebraska proudly finishing a year early alongside his brother, Kaleb...

Thomas L. Buresh, born on July 21, 1944, in Lincoln, Nebraska, was the son of Joseph E. and Carrie (Adkins) Buresh. Growing up in McCook, Tom formed lifelong friendships and memories beginning at West Ward Elementary School, alongside his best friend, Daryle Pasquan. ...

Calvin Lamoine Siegfried, born June 6, 1955, at St. Catherine Hospital in McCook, Nebraska was the beloved son of Larry and Ethyl Siegfried. Cal graduated from McCook High School and Northeastern Jr. College in Sterling, Colorado. Cal spent the majority of his life in McCook Nebraska, where he was born and raised. ...

Michael Christner, of Hayes Center, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was 65 years of age. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026 at the Union Congregational Church in Hayes Center with Chaplain Tyler Thiessen officiating. Burial in the Hayes Center Cemetery will follow services...

Linda N. (Floro) Fisher, age 65, passed away on January 18, 2026, in Curtis, Nebraska. Linda was born on May 24, 1960. At the age of ten, Linda moved in with Walter and Dixie Fritsche, who she came to call her parents. Throughout her life, Linda was known for her caring heart, strong work ethic, and deep devotion to her family...

Kirk Alan Nixon passed away on January 3, 2026 at the age of 63. He was born in McCook, Nebraska to James and Margie (Durner) Nixon. At the age of two he moved with his parents to Bartley, Nebraska. Kirk attended special education classes in McCook and lived in a group home in McCook during the school week. As a young adult, Kirk moved to a group home with Mosaic at Holdrege, Nebraska. Eight years ago, he moved to a host home with a caregiver...

Anthony John “Tony” Horinek, age 81, passed away Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer, in his home, surrounded by his family. Anthony was born in Colby, Kansas to Anton E Horinek and Henrietta (Kacirek) Horinek. Anthony graduated from Saint Thomas Moore Prep school in 1964. ...

Douglas Lee Wacker, age 67, of Culbertson, Nebraska, passed away in Reno, Nevada, on January 17, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1958, in McCook, NE. Doug is survived by his partner, Kathryn Denise Holt; stepmother, Mary Jane Neville; four children, Heather Wacker, Timothy Wacker (Sarah), Christopher Wacker (Bethany), Catherine Eaton (Curt); seven grandchildren, Dori, Joseph, Kaitlyn, Grant, Layla, River, and Walker; two great-grandchildren, Bennett and Percy; and brother, Timothy Wacker (Odetta) and family.. ...

Carol Anne Samway was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 88. Carol was born June 19, 1937, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Walter and Irene (Meyer) Reher. Carol attended District 74 Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School, and graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1954. She knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior and was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church...