Obituaries from March 2018

Jason R. Kasson Aug. 13, 1978 - Feb. 23, 2018 ELM CREEK, Neb. — Jason R. Kasson of Elm Creek, formerly Eustis, Neb., passed away on Feb. 23, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney at the age of 39. Jason was born on Aug. 13, 1978, in Gothenburg, Neb., to Larry and Patricia (Beachel) Kasson. ...

Mary V. Bockerman Jan. 6, 1925 - Feb. 28, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Mary V. Bockerman, 93, of Arapahoe, died Wednesday (Feb. 28, 2018), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center, in Arapahoe. She was born on Jan. 6, 1925, in Furnas County, Neb., to Tobias and Elsie Clara (Hein) DeVries. ...

LeRoy Frank Jirik Sept. 11, 1935 - Feb. 22, 2018 LITTLETON, Colo. — LeRoy Frank Jirik passed away Thursday Feb. 22, 2018, in Litteton Colo. He was born on the farm outside Palisade, Neb., on Sept. 11, 1935. His parents were James Jirik and Orpha (Goucher) Jirik...

Idonna May McMains April 18, 1933 - March 3, 2018 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Idonna May McMains, age 84, of North Platte, passed away at her home on March 3, 2018. She was born in Frontier County, Neb., on April 18, 1933, to Hazel Harold “Red” and Minnie M. (Blake) Howell. Idonna attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1952...

Donald Lee “Don” Egle July 2, 1928 - Feb. 28, 2018 BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Donald Lee “Don” Egle, 89, of Bentonville passed away Feb. 28, 2018, at Bradford House in Bentonville. He was born July 2, 1928, to Daniel and Martha (Oyer) Egle in Stratton, Neb. ...

Carol Jean Brown July 15, 1969 - March 1, 2018 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Carol Jean Brown, 48, of Beaver City, died Thursday (March 1, 2018), at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Neb., after a brief illness She was born July 15, 1969, in El Paso, Texas, to Joseph and Mary (Lindsey) Peterson. She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1988. After graduation, she attended Spencer’s School of Business in Grand Island, Neb. She married Doug Brown on March 31, 2000...

Loran Junior Fisher Nov. 11, 1926 - March 4, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Loran Junior Fisher, 91, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (March 4, 2018), at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. He was born Nov. 11, 1926, in Edison, Neb., to Loran and Anna (Buhler) Fisher. He graduated from Edison High School in 1943 and served in the Korean War in communications. In 1953, he married Geraldine (Baily) Fisher...

William “Billy” Duane Bryant Sept. 14, 1955 - March 7, 2018 CURTIS, Neb. — William “Billy” Duane Bryant, son of Bill and Norma Lea (Cole) Bryant, was born in McCook, Neb., on Sept. 14, 1955. He was taken to his heavenly home in the early morning of March 7, 2018, after a battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. At the time of his passing Billy was surrounded by his family and loved ones. Billy relied on his deep faith, love for Jesus, and family during this difficult time...

Patrick Raymond Keitges June 3, 1939 - March 2, 2018 AURORA, Colo. — Patrick Raymond Keitges, age 78, of Aurora, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born on June 3, 1939, in Hollywood, Calif. In his early years, Pat was a gifted athlete who excelled in football, basketball and baseball. ...

Julie Diane Kasl March 3, 1964 – March 6, 2018 OMAHA, Neb. — Julie Diane Kasl is the daughter of Alyn and Frances Kasl, formerly of McCook, Neb. She lived life with the intent to enjoy, always with kindness in her heart, making friends wherever she went. In addition to her career as an architect in Omaha, she loved to spend time with her nieces and have a glass of wine with friends...

James Horsford GREELEY, Colo. — James Horsford, 79, of Greeley, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2018, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.  James Arne Horsford was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Arne and Dagne (Anderson) Horsford. He was raised and educated in Nebraska. Upon his graduation from high school, he attended Midland College in Fremont, Neb., and earned his teaching degree in 1962...

Frank L. McEvoy July 27, 1940 - March 11, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Frank L. McEvoy, 77, died Sunday, March 11, 2018, at Decatur Health in Oberlin, Kan. He was born July 27, 1940, in Benkelman, Neb., where he graduated from high school. He served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Decatur County Co-Op as outside operations manager and safety director. He was a member of Herndon Covenant Church...

William F. Shaner March 28, 1929 - Feb. 23, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — William F. Shaner, 88, of McCook, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, Neb. Funeral services were 10 a.m., Saturday, March 3, 2018, at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., 6601 38th Ave., Moline, Ill. Visitation was prior to the service, at the funeral home. Burial took place at Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline, Ill. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association...

Marcile Nelson Dec. 25, 1924 -March 12, 2018 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Marcile Nelson, 93, of North Platte, formerly of Curtis, Neb., died March 12, 2018, in North Platte at Linden Court. Elma Marcile Perks was born Dec. 25, 1924, on the family farm three and a half miles southwest of Stockville, Neb., the daughter of Samuel and Elma Belle (Hinton) Perks. ...

Larry Mollring Sept. 1, 1946 - March 14, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — Larry Mollring died on March 14, 2018, in Lincoln after a battle with cancer. Larry Mollring was born on Sept. 1, 1946, in Cambridge, Neb., to J.R. and Betty (Leopold) Mollring. He spent his formative years in Arapahoe, Neb., and graduated high school from Holbrook, Neb., in 1964...

Floyd Parman BENKLEMAN, Neb. — Floyd Parman, 86, of Dundy County, died Tuesday (March 13, 2018), at his home in rural Benkelman. Survivors include children, Dick Parman and wife, Wanda of Benkelman and Jim Parman and wife, Deborah of Grand Junction, Colo.; sisters, Dora Biber and husband Jim of Grand Junction, Colo., and Gloria Lutz and husband, Marlin of Benkelman; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild...

Leo Lines IMPERIAL, Neb. — Leo Lines, 91, of Imperial, died Wednesday (March 14, 2018), at Imperial Manor. Survivors include is wife, Bethene of Imperial; children, Jerry and wife, Sherry, of Imperial, Linda Shoemaker and husband, Keith, of Oakley, Kan., and Brenda Malmkar and husband, Tim, of North Platte, Neb.; seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren with one on the way...

Dorothy Elizabeth (Klooz) Hansen April 24, 1921 - March 17, 2018 COZAD, Neb. — Dorothy Elizabeth (Klooz) Hansen departed this world March 17, 2018, at Cozad Community Hospital. She was born April 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Harvey and Elizabeth (Rice) Klooz. She grew up in rural Frontier County and graduated from Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis, Neb., in 1939. She had normal (teacher) training and taught school in Frontier County after graduation...

Kathryn Ann Hileman Sept. 2, 1923 - Feb. 15, 2018 CEDAR HILL, TEXAS — Kathryn Ann Hileman of Cedar Hill, died Feb.15, 2018.  She was born in Beaver City, Neb., on Sept. 2, 1923 to Wade and Flora Stevens.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Kris Andrew; sister, Marilyn Stevens Shepherd; and brother, Warner Stevens...

Joya Sheryl (Weems) Neville June 5, 1957 - March 16, 2018 GRANT, Neb. -- Joya Sheryl (Weems) Neville, 60, of Grant, died Friday, March 16, 2018. Neville was born June 5, 1957, in Hays, Kan. Survivors include parents Bryan Weems of Thorton, Colo., and Norma Weems of St. ...

Joanne Marie Wesch Aug. 27, 1933 - March 9, 2018 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Joanne Marie Wesch, 84, died March 9, 2018, at Colorado Springs. She married Floyd H (FH) Wesch on June 16, 1957. She was an English teacher at McCook Public Schools from 1967-1994. She was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and NEA...

Robert Floyd “Bob” Ross Feb. 26, 1932 - March 17, 2018 CULBERTSON, Neb. — Robert Floyd “Bob” Ross of Culbertson passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton. He was 86 years old. Bob was born on Feb. 26, 1932, in Culbertson, to parents, Daniel Floyd and Vesper Norine (Roberts) Ross. He was raised on the family farm north of Culbertson. He attended Culbertson schools and graduated with the class of 1947...

N.W. “Jerry” Solomon April 26, 1927 - March 19, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — N.W. “Jerry” Solomon, 90, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Monday, March 19, 2018. He was born on April 26, 1927, in Culbertson, Neb., to Ralph “Doc” and Alma (Wacker) Solomon. He was the third of four brothers – Gene, Jack, and Jimmy...

Johnny J. Haag Dec. 27, 1943 - Feb. 11, 2018 GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Johnny J. Haag, 74, passed away Feb. 11, 2018, after a short battle with cancer. He was born Dec. 27, 1943, in McCook, Neb. He was the third of seven children and only son of Johnny C. and Evelyn (Smith) Haag...

John Leonard Lawritson July 30, 1933 - March 10, 2018 PHOENIX, Ariz. — John Leonard Lawritson, age 84, of Phoenix, passed away on March 10, 2018 of complications due to lung cancer. John was born on July 30, 1933, and survived a small-town upbringing with his parents, Earl and Lois Lawritson, in Trenton, Neb...

Marna Erama (Ziebell) Hermes Oct. 14, 1928 - March 24, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Marna Erama (Ziebell) Hermes, age 89, of Arapahoe, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Neb. She was born on Oct. 14, 1928, in a rural area north of Arapahoe to Henry and Matilda (Gehring) Ziebell. ...

Carl Andrew tenBensel Dec. 25, 1923 - March 25, 2018 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- Carl Andrew tenBensel, age 94, of Cambridge, Neb., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Carl tenBensel was born on Dec. 25, 1923, to Henry J. and Millie (Thomson) tenBensel near Cambridge, Neb., on the family farm. Carl was the fifth oldest of 10 children to Henry J. and Millie (Thompson) tenBensel...

Tyrell Chase Sydow July 31, 1989 - March 23, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. -- Tyrell Chase Sydow, age 28, of McCook passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, at McCook Community Hospital. He was born July 31, 1989 in McCook to Cindy Sydow. Tyrell really enjoyed working with and helping people and animals of which he was very good at doing so. He spent the last seven years of his life looking after his mother and dealing with her health problems as well as dealing with his own health issues...

William Bud McMullen Scott Jan. 20, 1953 - Feb. 19, 2018  LOVELAND, Colo. —Bud Scott, 65, of Loveland, was born in Nebraska on Jan. 20, 1953, the day President Dwight Eisenhower was inaugurated and died due to an extended illness on President’s Day, Feb.19, 2018...

Ilene LaVon Powell McCOOK, Neb. — Ilene LaVon Powell, 98, of McCook, died Jan. 25, 2018, at Community Hospital in McCook. The family honored Ilene’s wishes to be cremated. A graveside service is at Riverview Cemetery in McCook on Saturday, March 31, 2018,, 10:30 a.m. with Dave Davidson officiating...

Ronald DeWester BENKELMAN, Neb. — Ronald DeWester, 89, of Benkelman, died Wednesday (March 28, 2018), at the Hester Home in Benkelman. Survivors include children, Mary Jo Howard and husband, Dean of Palisade, Neb., Barbara Jean Blecha of Omaha, Neb., Gay DeWester and husband, John Knape of Lincoln, Neb., Richard DeWester and wife, Julie of Benkelman; sister-in-law, Wynona Springer of Benkelman; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren...

Paul Henry Roesener Feb. 17, 1917 - March 28, 2018 BIRD CITY, Kan.— Paul Henry Roesener, 101, of Bird City, died Tuesday (March 28, 2018), at Good Samaritan Society in St. Francis, Kan. He was born Feb. 17, 1917, at Cheyenne County, Kan. He was a farmer/rancher...

Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Margaret Jeanne (Yonker) Ike Dec. 17, 1947 - Dec. 18, 2017 LINCOLN, Neb. — Margaret Jeanne (Yonker) Ike was born Dec. 17, 1947, in McCook, Neb., to Ralph and Lucile (Unger) Yonker, who farmed north of Oberlin, Kan. She died Dec. 18, 2017, at her home in Lincoln...