Obituaries from October 2018

Karen Kaye Dack Oct. 7, 1940 - Sept. 28, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — Karen Kaye Dack, age 77, of McCook, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. She was born in Littleton, Colo., on Oct. 7, 1940, to Gerald and Ida (Brown) Barratt. On Oct. 12, 1958, she was united in marriage to Richard Dack. He preceded her in death on Aug. 10, 2011...

Patricia Kay “Trish” (Davis) Harrison June 2, 1951 - Sept. 29, 2018 DOUGLAS, Wyo. — Funeral services for Patricia Kay “Trish” (Davis) Harrison, 67, will be 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, at the Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyo...

Vivian Marie Thomas Aug. 5, 1940 - Sept. 29, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — Vivian Marie Thomas, 78, of Lincoln, passed away on Sept. 29, 2018. She was born Aug. 5, 1940, to Glenn R. And Iris M. (Mollard) Jacobsen in Minden, Neb. Vivian loved her family, especially her grandchildren, and Husker Volleyball very much. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and playing the piano and organ at several churches...

Clarence Jay Treat, Jr. Dec. 6, 1945 - Sept. 24, 2018 LONGMONT, Colo. — Clarence Jay Treat, Jr., 72, of Erie, Colo., known as Jay by many who knew and loved him, was born in Wilsonville, Neb., on Dec. 6, 1945, and passed away Sept. 24, 2018, surrounded by family...

Doyle E. Kasper Nov. 4, 1944 - Oct. 6, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — Doyle E. Kasper, age 73, of McCook, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. He was born in McCook on Nov. 4, 1944, to Louis and Dorothy (Woolen) Kasper. Doyle grew up on the family farm south of Oberlin. He attended school in Oberlin. Doyle helped his father on the farm for many years. Doyle was united in marriage to Karen Tirrill of McCook on March 26, 1964...

Jay Russell Markwith, Sr. McCOOK, Neb. — Jay Russell Markwith, Sr., 81, died Sunday (Oct. 7, 2018), at his home. No services are planned at this time as cremation was chosen and the family is honoring his request. Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in his name to the McCook Christian Church...

Margaret (Krizek) Vacura July 31, 1918 - Oct. 7, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Margaret (Krizek) Vacura, 100 died Sunday (Oct. 7, 2018), at Good Samaritan Society-Decatur County. She was born in rural Decatur County on July 31, 1918, in Oberlin to Joe and Ella (Heilman) Krizek. She married Frank Vacura on Dec. 25, 1938, in Oberlin. She was a homemaker...

Georgia Ann Connor Sept. 18, 1954 - Oct. 9, 2018 STRATTON, Neb. — Georgia Ann Connor, age 64, of Stratton, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 9, 2018, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Red Willow County. Georgia was born Sept. 18, 1954, to parents, Ronald Irvin and Francis Marilyn (Fay) Fickes in York, Neb. She was one of three children born to this union. Georgia attended school in California, graduating from Edgewood High School in West Covina, Calif., with the Class of 1972...

James E. Powell June 23, 1929 - April 19, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — James Edward Powell was born on June 23, 1929, at St. Francis, Kan., to Roy and Pauline (Dunham) Powell. Later his family moved to Benkelman, where he grew up and attended school. James graduated from Benkelman High School in 1948. ...

Matthew James Schluckebier WICHITA, Kan. — Matthew James Schluckebier, infant son of Jacob and Nickia (Auker) Schluckebier of Burdett, Kan., died Saturday (Oct. 6, 2018), at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, at 3 p.m. at United Methodist Church in Burdett...

Royce F. Cook Aug. 21, 1924 - Oct. 13, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Royce F. Cook, 94, died Saturday (Oct. 13, 2018), in Beloit, Kan., at the Mitchell County Hospital Health System. He was born Aug. 21, 1924, in Logan County, Kan., to Floyd E. And Murttis I. (Farr) Cook. He married Lola M. Derley on June 20, 1947, in Scott City, Kan. He was a farmer/rancher and served in the United States Marine Corp...

Douglass Singer March 4, 1972 - Oct. 9, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Douglass David James Singer was born March 4, 1972, at Pontiac, Mich., to Robert P. and Kathleen M. (Garrity) Tuttle. As a young man he grew up in a military family, attending school and growing up in several different locations including Miami, Florida and Laramie, Wyo. ...

Harold Marvel Brunswick Oct. 11, 1926 - Oct. 16, 2018 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Harold Marvel Brunswick, son of Francis and Merle Brunswick, was born Oct. 11, 1926, at Benkelman. He passed from this life on Oct. 16, 2018, at the Sarah Ann Hester Home in Benkelman at the age of 92. ...

Carrie Helena Cole Oct. 4, 1930 - Oct. 19, 2018 TRENTON, Neb. — Carrie Helena Cole, age 88, of Trenton, passed away at El Dorado Manor in Trenton on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. She was born on Oct. 4, 1930, to Clarence and Maggie O. (Baker) Baker on the family farm in Hitchcock County, Neb. Helena attended school in Trenton and graduated from Trenton High School in 1949...

Carmen A. Brdar HASTINGS, Neb. — Carmen A. Brdar, 19, of Hastings, died Oct. 18, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Services will be at a later date. Memorials may be given to Carmen A. Brdar Memorial Fund c/o Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home, 1225 N Elm Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901...

Danny Lee Cribbs Dec. 13, 1955-Oct. 26, 2018 GREYBULL, Wyo. — Danny Lee Cribbs, 62, formerly of McCook, Neb., died peacefully the evening of Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at his home in Greybull. Born Dec. 13, 1955, to Archie A. and Winifred (Stocking) Cribbs, in Denver, Colo., Danny traveled through much of the Continental United States with his father, Archie, who drove for Bekin Van Lines, before preceding Danny in death on Aug. 10, 1968...

Earl Fredrick Binkey Aug. 11, 1935 - Oct. 18, 2018 STRATTON, Neb. — Earl Fredrick Binkey, son of Grover and Anna (Hanes) Binkey, was born on Aug. 11, 1935, at Parks, Neb. He passed away on Oct. 18, 2018, at the age of 83. Earl enjoyed his time outdoors, engaging in hunting, fishing, and raising champion Redtick coonhounds. ...

Janice Irene Perdue Oct. 3, 1954 - Oct. 25, 2018 BEAVER City, Neb. — Janice Irene Perdue, 64, of Beaver City, died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, at her home. She was born on Oct. 3, 1954, to Raymond and Donna (Harriman) Lange in Callaway, Neb. She worked for most of her life as a waitress...

Linda Lea Smith Jan. 16, 1951 - Oct. 28, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Linda Lea Smith, 67, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (Oct. 28, 2018), at the Cambridge hospital. She was born Jan. 16, 1951, in Oberlin, Kan., to Howard and Dixie (Gallentine) Foley. She grew up in Lebanon, Neb., and later attended school in Ogallala, Neb. She married Steven Paul McGuire in 1972 in Colorado. She worked in the nursing field most of her life...

Barbara J. O’Dea April 4, 1932 - Oct. 23, 2018 WAUNETA, Neb. — Barbara Jay O’Dea was born on April 4, 1932, at Orleans, Neb., to John T. and Della P. (Decker) Merrill. As a young lady Barbara attended school in Elmer and Wauneta, Neb. Barbara married Robert Eugene O’Dea on Jan. ...