Stories from Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Jennifer Ann (Weskamp) Fortkamp Aug. 15, 1954 - May 4, 2025 LINCOLN, Neb. - Jennifer Ann (Weskamp) Fortkamp, went to join her Jesus on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in her home with family by her side in Lincoln, Neb.. Jennifer was born Aug. 15, 1954, in McCook, Neb., to Leo and Bonnie (Beachler) Weskamp. Jennifer worked for many years in McCook at the Community Hospital and Medical Specialist Center...

Marilyn Rider Aug. 13, 1938- April 28, 2025 IMPERIAL, Neb. -C Marilyn Rider passed away on April 28, 2025, in her hometown of Imperial, Neb. Born on Aug. 13, 1938, in Imperial, to Roger and Teresa (O’Brien) Pflum. She was the third of seven children in a family rooted in hard work and close-knit values, raised on their family farm on the south divide...

John Kugler McCOOK, Neb. - John Kugler, 68, of McCook, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Visitation will be held on Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Methodist Church in McCook. Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, May 9, 2025 at Memorial Methodist Church in McCook. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook will follow services...

60th anniversary LAMAR, Neb. - The family of Harlan (Pete) and Paulette Dillan of Lamar, Neb. is planning an open house celebration in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary and a late 80th birthday for Pete. It will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department...

McCOOK, Neb. - The McCook Youth Baseball season is officially in full swing after Opening Ceremonies on Friday, May 2. The McCook Youth Baseball Association hosted 331 boys and girls at Felling Field who look forward to playing baseball and softball games over the next two months. The traditional opening ceremonies are a chance for the players and parents to celebrate the kick-off to the season with pomp and circumstance...

McCOOK, Neb. - Longtime McCook resident, McCook College graduate, and college advocate Ken Foster has been named this year’s recipient of the McCook Community College President’s Award. He will be honored during commencement at 10 a.m. Friday in the Peter and Dolores Graff Events Center. MCC sophomore Natalie Harmata will give the student address...

McCOOK, Neb. - In an extraordinarily short meeting of the McCook City Council, representatives of the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) gave a brief update, City Manager Nate Schneider offered a report on the construction of the Sports Complex and Police Chief Kevin Hodgson presented a tribute to fallen law enforcement Officers. All other actions were approved under the consent agenda...

McCOOK, Neb. - McCook business owner and aviator John Kugler died at his home on the afternoon of Sunday, May 4. He was 68 years old. Kugler was a third-generation owner and co-president of the Kugler Company, a national manufacturer and supplier of liquid fertilizer products...

Great Grannie Annie and the Old Guy were invited to our fourth grader’s special school program for his special event. All the fourth graders were assigned to select a person in our country’s past; characters that they looked up to. Our Elijah chose Babe Ruth and so dressed like the Babe would have. ...

Warren Buffett’s announcement that he will retire at the end of 2025 as chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway may mark the end of an era, but it need not be the end of common sense. At 94, the “Oracle of Omaha” is not simply stepping away from a company he built into a $1.16 trillion powerhouse—he is offering, in one final act of grace, a masterclass in how to live, lead and let go...

Dolores L. Lawson McCOOK, Neb. - Dolores L. Lawson, age 95, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hayes Center Volunteer Fire Department, 500 Tate Ave, Hayes Center, NE 69032 or the Mihm Hall, Road 733A, Palisade, NE 69040...

Otto Weigel McCOOK, Neb. - Otto Weigel, 87, of McCook, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at 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...