Obituaries from October 2017

Jennifer L. Perks July 27, 1981 - Sept. 29, 2017 BARTLEY, Neb. — Jennifer L. Perks, age 36, of Bartley, passed away on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017. She was born in Estes Park, Colo., on July 27, 1981, to Matthew R. and Donna M. (Whaley) Moeller. Jennifer graduated high school in Jackson Hole, Wyo. ...

Charles Columbus Coleman Oct. 10, 1931 - Sept. 27, 2017 BIRD CITY, Kan. — Charles Columbus Coleman, 85, died Wednesday Sept. 27, 2017, at his home in Bird City. He was born Oct. 10, 1931, in Ruleton, Kan. He was a heavy equipment operator and worked for the county road department...

Logan Joseph Tschacher  July 29, 1989 - Sept. 30, 2017 LYONS, Neb. — Logan Joseph Tschacher was born July 29, 1989, in Alliance, Neb., to Leonard and Kay (Hardin) Tschacher. He went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at his residence in Lyons at the age of 28 years...

Arlyn Lambert Nov. 16, 1934 - Oct. 3, 2017 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Arlyn Lambert, 82, of Beaver City, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2017), at Christian Homes in Holdrege, Neb. He was born on a farm northwest of Beaver City on Nov. 16, 1934, to Lawrence and Vera (Champlin) Lambert. ...

Jerry Norman Herrick Sept. 1, 1952 - Oct. 2, 2017 CURTIS, Neb. — Jerry Norman Herrick, 65, of Curtis, passed away on Oct. 2, 2017, at Senior Living Choices in Curtis. Jerry was born Sept. 1, 1952, in McCook, Neb., son of Wilbur Dewitt and Nora Ethel (Bradley) Herrick.  He grew up in Curtis and graduated from Medicine Valley High School in 1970.  He married Lorraine Hinton on May 22, 1971, in Oberlin, Kan. ...

Arlene N. Billington Jan. 21, 1938 - Oct. 4, 2017 ATWOOD, Kan. — Arlene N. Billington, 79, of Atwood, died Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2017), in Atwood. She was born Jan. 21, 1938, to Peter and Ruth (Brynoff) Anderson. She married Guy A. Billington Jr., on June 12, 1953, in Max, Neb., at the United Methodist Church. They lived in Max, Benkelman, Neb., St. Francis, Kan. and Atwood...

Christopher M. Fichtner July 24, 1980 - Oct. 6, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Christopher Michael Fichtner, age 37, passed away at his home in McCook with family by his side after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. He was born in McCook on July 24, 1980, to Bruce L. and Beth L. (O'Dea) Fichtner. Chris attended school in McCook until fifth grade when he moved to Hayes Center, graduating with the class of 1999. He later attended the Mason City Iowa College of Auctioneers, graduating in 2007...

Durward Sharp Foster May 29, 1922 - Oct. 2, 2017 DENVER, Colo. — Durward Sharp Foster, 95, died Oct. 2, 2017. He was born May 29, 1922. Durward grew up in McCook, Neb., graduating from McCook High School in 1939.  He married Violet M. Davis (now deceased) on May 31, 1942. ...

Carol “Joan” Rinehart Oct. 12, 1933 - Oct. 10, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Carol “Joan” Rinehart passed away Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017, at her home at Brookdale in McCook, surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old. Joan was born on Oct. 12, 1933, at the family farm near Indianola, Neb., to parents, Clyde Alvin and Hazelle Lillian (Hauxwell) Emrich. She graduated from Indianola High School in 1951...

Gene Willard Rodenbeck Jan. 22, 1931 - Sept. 15, 2017 GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Gene Willard Rodenbeck of Goldsboro died Sept. 15, 2017. He was born Jan. 22, 1931, to August Rodenbeck and Gertrude Huxoll Rodenbeck in Arapahoe, Neb. He served during the Korean War, where he was the ship’s serviceman. ...

Shirley Ann (McCloughan) Vontz June 10, 1942 - Oct. 6, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. — Shirley Ann ( McCloughan) Vontz was born to Helen and Bert McCloughan June 10, 1942. Her twin sister, Sharon, passed at birth. Shirley passed away Oct. 6, 2017, at the age of 75 after a courageous three month battle with acute leukemia...

Gail Wesley Probasco June 14, 1924 - Oct. 12, 2017 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. —Gail Wesley Probasco, age 93, formerly of Bartley, Neb., passed away at the Cambridge Manor on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. He was born June 14, 1924, at Indianola, Neb., to Daniel Gail and Nellie May (Webb) Probasco...

LaVonne Elaine Carter Jan. 3, 1933 - Sept. 19, 2017 SPOKANE, Wash. — LaVonne Elaine Carter went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at 6:02 a.m. in Spokane. She entered heaven as the rain, thunder, lightening and hail stormed down...

Philip Rhea Feb. 23, 1939 - Oct. 13, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Philip Rhea, age 78, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook on Oct. 13, 2017. He was born in Rawlins County, near Chadron, Kan., to Herschel and Vera (Jackson) Rhea. Phil went to school and graduated from Mankato High School in 1957. He was a good athlete and received a scholarship to play football at Fort Hays State College in Hays, Kan...

Robert “Bob” Lee Brown Nov. 5, 1938 - Oct. 12, 2017 PALISADE, Neb. —Robert “Bob” Lee Brown, 78, of Palisade, passed away Oct. 12, 2017, at Cozad Care Center. Bob was born on Nov. 5, 1938, in Imperial, Neb., to Walter E. and Naomi Reynolds Brown. He was one of five children. ...

Jason Brent Hall Feb. 10, 1972 - Oct. 14, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. — Jason Brent Hall passed away Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, at his home in Lincoln. He was 45 years old. Jason was born in Kearney, Neb., to parents, Donald Harlan and Janine Lynee (Fritz) on Feb. 10, 1972. He attended pre-school in Kearney and spent his entire K-12 school experience at Axtell Community Schools, graduating in 1987...

Barbara Mae Patton Aug. 23, 1939 - Oct. 11, 2017 CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Barbara Mae Patton, 78, of Torrington, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, at Granite Rehabilitation in Cheyenne. She was born Aug. 23, 1939, in Saguache, Colo. Barbara grew up in Trenton, Neb., and had lived in Torrington since 2003...

Darroll Terwilliger Aug. 28, 1951 - Oct. 14, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Darroll Lynn Terwilliger was born Aug. 28, 1951, at Stratton, Neb., to Wiley G. and Fern G. (Knight) Terwilliger. As a young man, he grew up and attended school in Stratton, graduating from Stratton High School in 1970. Darroll then went on to attend vocational training in Sidney and North Platte, Neb. He specialized in auto mechanics...

Ray W. Wolgamott Jan. 25, 1936 - Oct. 13, 2017 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Ray W. Wolgamott was born to Wayne and Fern (Wilsey) Wolgamott on Jan. 25, 1936, in Lexington, Neb. He graduated from McCook High School and went on to Auctioneer school in St. Paul, Minn. Ray joined the United States Marine Corps on Sept. 22, 1955. He served his country for five years and was honorably discharged on Nov. 23, 1957; he received the Good Conduct Medal during his time in the Corps...

Virginia Jean Anderson Oct. 4, 1927 - Oct. 5, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. — Virginia “Ginny” Jean Anderson, 90, of Lincoln, formerly of Paxton and Loveland, Colo., died Oct. 5, 2017, at Tabitha Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, following a stroke. She was born on Oct. 4, 1927, to Wayne and Cleo Nelms in Bartley. She attended elementary school in Bartley and high school in North Platte. She graduated with the North Platte High School in 1945...

Gerald “PJ” Louis Pajerski Jan. 21, 1939 - Oct. 16, 2017 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Gerald “PJ” Louis Pajerski was born on Jan. 21, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Louis and Linnea Pajerski. He was the second oldest of 13. PJ attended school in Minneapolis, where he graduated from Washburn High School in 1957 and then attended the University of Minnesota for two years, before being drafted to U.S. ...

Donald "Don" Harold Bruder May 4, 1928 - Oct. 12, 2017 BIRD CITY, Kan. — Donald "Don" Harold Bruder, 89, died Thursday (Oct. 12, 2017), at Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, Kan. He was born May 4, 1928, at Royal Oak, Mich. He was a buffalo rancher/collector...

Richard L. Renken July 1, 1967 - Oct. 11, 2017 BERTRAND, Neb. — Celebration of Life Service for Richard L. Renken will be held on Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at 11 a.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church in rural Smithfield, Neb., with Pastor Tim Glendening officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at the Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Gosper County, Neb., prior to the service...

Cheryl Lynn Greunke April 26, 1947 - Oct. 16, 2017 ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Cheryl Lynn Greunke (nee: Rauch) of Saint Charles, passed from this life on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at the age of 70 years. Beloved wife of 44 years to Alvin “Al” Greunke; she was born in McCook, Neb., April 26, 1947, the cherished daughter of the late Grant Rauch and Arlene Rauch; dear stepdaughter of Carolyn Rauch; devoted mother of Kelly (Patrick Girten) Greunke and Christy (Harvey) Dunbar, loving grandmother of Taylor Lynn Dunbar; dear sister of Debbie Rauch, Steve Rauch, and Mike Rauch.. ...

Lewis F. Hayes Jan. 21, 1930 - Oct. 18, 2017 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Lewis F. Hayes, 87, of Grand Island, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. Mr. Hayes wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb. Curran Funeral Chapel in Grand Island is assisting the family...

Jerome M. "Jerry" Jones Jan. 16, 1925 - Oct. 16, 2017 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Jerome M. "Jerry" Jones, 92, died Oct. 16, 2017, at Springs Village Care Center in Colorado Springs. He was born Jan. 16, 1925, in Stratton, Neb., the oldest son of Ralph E. and Flora G. (Walker) Jones...

Helen V. (Meyers) Starrett Nov. 23, 1925 - Oct. 14, 2017 LAWRENCE, Kan. — Helen V. (Meyers) Starrett, 91, died Oct. 14, 2017, in Lawrence, surrounded by family, following complications from surgery. She was born Nov. 23, 1925, on the family farm near Wilsonville, Neb., the daughter of Ami and Thelma (Mackey) Meyers. She graduated from Wilsonville High School (NE) in 1943 and in 1946 married Clyde F. Starrett. They made their home in McCook, Neb., but divorced in 1961...

Dr. Elizabeth Edwards Oct. 25, 1929 - Oct. 6, 2017 CENTERVILLE, Mass. — Dr. Elizabeth Edwards of Centerville, Mass. passed away peacefully on Oct. 6, 2017. She was born on Oct. 25, 1929, in Aquascalientes, Ags., Mexico. The family moved to San Luis Potosi where she grew up, studied at medicine school and graduated with honors. ...

Donald H. Bloomgren Oct. 23, 1930 - Oct. 20, 2017 WICHITA, Kan. — Donald H. Bloomgren, 87, passed away Oct. 20, 2017. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Mulvane Cemetery in Mulvane, Kan. Memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, at Mulvane Christian Church...

Beatrice M. 'Tucky' Hickert Feb. 5, 1928 - Oct. 21, 2017 WICHITA, Kan. — Beatrice M. 'Tucky' Hickert, 89, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2017) at Wichita. She was born Feb. 5, 1928, in New Almelo, Kan., to Joseph and Dolorose (Steichen) Schandler. She lived in New Almelo most of her life, then later moved to Wichita...

Evelyn Schluckebier PALISADE, NEB. — Evelyn Schluckebier, 63, of Palisade, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017. Per her wishes, only private family services are planned at a later date.

Delbert Schilz June 26, 1927 - Oct. 21, 2017 DENVER, Colo. — Delbert Schilz, 90, died Saturday (Oct. 21, 2017). He grew up in the Culbertson and McCook, Neb., area. He graduated from Culbertson High School and entered the United States Navy on April 10, 1946, in San Diego, Calif. He served in World War II and was honorably discharged on Feb.6, 1948, as a Yeoman 3rd class...

Thelma Lucas Dec. 17, 1933 - Sept. 11, 2017 FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Thelma Rose (Faraoni) Lucas, age 83, of Fort Collins, entered life eternal on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, at Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins. She was born in Ellwood City, Pa., on Dec. ...

Leonard Ray Nelms April 19, 1928 - Oct. 23, 2017 WAUNETA, Neb. — Leonard Ray Nelms, 89, of Wauneta, formerly of Hayes Center and North Platte, Neb., passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, at the Wauneta Care Center, Wauneta. He was born on April 19, 1928, to Vernie and Etta (Lawson) Nelms, in Bartley, Neb. ...

LeeRoy Dallas Lienemann May 26, 1931 - Oct. 18, 2017 OXNARD, Calif. — LeeRoy Dallas Lienemann, 86, died Oct. 18, 2017, in Oxnard. He was born May 26, 1931. He graduated from Wilsonville High School in Wilsonville, Neb. in 1951. Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred and Lottie Lienemann; wife, Gwendolyn (Wolfe) Lienemann; son, Michael; grandson, Cody Day; granddaughter, Amanda Lienemann; sisters, Opal (Elmer) Heater and Alta Vae Orvis; and brothers, Max and Darlo...

Dorothy Augusta Lehn Schick Nov. 15, 1918 - Oct. 23, 2017 CUSTER, S.D. — Dorothy Augusta Lehn Schick, 98, of Custer, died Monday (Oct. 23, 2017) at Custer Senior Living. She was born Nov. 15, 1918, the daughter of Henry John Lehn and Julia Augusta Naprstek. She graduated from the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Neb., in 1940, and earned her teaching certificate...

Stanley Wilfred Fallick, Jr May 27, 1932 - Oct. 25, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. — Stan Fallick, age 85, of Lincoln, passed away Oct. 25, 2017, at The Arbors Memory Care facility in Lincoln. He was born May 27, 1932, in McCook Neb., to Stanley and Hazel Fallick, who owned a bakery in McCook. ...

Eleanor Joyce Herman March 14, 1931 - Oct. 27, 2017 McCOOK, Neb. — Eleanor Joyce Herman of McCook, formerly of Culbertson, passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook. She was 86 years old. Eleanor was born on March 14, 1931, at McCook to parents, Roy A. ...

Lewis F. Hayes Jan. 21, 1930 - Oct. 18, 2017 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Lewis F. Hayes, 87, of Grand Island, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Wednesday, (Oct.18, 2017), at Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island Village. He was born Jan. 21, 1930 to parents, Fred and Hannah (Thompson) Hayes. ...

Patty L. Becker Jan. 22, 1930 - Oct. 26, 2017 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Patty L. Becker, 87, of Beaver City, died Thursday (Oct. 26, 2017), at Beaver City Manor at Beaver City. She was born on Jan. 22, 1930 at Beaver City, to Wesley R. and Gladys P. (Thulin) Hardin. ...