Obituaries from November 2018

Linda Sue Pearson Sept. 9, 1953 - Oct. 31, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Linda Sue Pearson, 65, of Arapahoe, died Wednesday (Oct. 31, 2018), at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1953 in McCook, Neb., to James and Geneva (Martin) Hines. She married Steve Pearson...

Dr. Dale Burdette Riepe Dec. 23, 1938- Oct. 31, 2018 MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas — Dr. Dale Burdette Riepe, 79, was born on Dec. 23, 1938, in Oxford, Neb., to Benhard and Jennie (Haussler) Riepe. Dr. Riepe attended grade school in a one-room country school south of Arapahoe, Neb. ...

Alma “Ann” Sweeney June 9, 1933 - Oct. 28, 2018 LATHROP, Mo. — It is with great sadness that the family of Alma “Ann” Sweeney announces her passing on Oct. 28, 2018, at the age of 85 years. Ann died peacefully in her sleep with her granddaughters, Mandy, Megan, and great grand-daughter, Emily, by her side...

Margaret Amann Oct. 2, 1921 - Nov. 3, 2018 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Margaret Amann, age 97, of Cambridge, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at the Cambridge Manor. She was born on Oct. 2, 1921, to Jesse E. and Lotta A. (Mathews) Dutcher near McCook, Neb., in Red Willow County. ...

Sheila Rae Moore Nov. 20, 1949 - Nov. 3, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Sheila Rae Moore, 68, of Arapahoe, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2018), at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. She was born Nov. 20, 1949 in Comstock, Neb., to Jerry and Dorthea (Edwards) Vanek. She married Larry Moore on April 1, 1968 in Kan. They moved to Arapahoe, Neb. She worked at the Derby Café for various owners and from 1988 to 1992, she owned the cafe. She retired in 2009...

Kevin J. Carstensen March 16, 1987 - Nov. 4, 2018 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Kevin J. Carstensen, age 31, of Council Bluffs, died on Nov. 4, 2018. He was born in North Platte, Neb., on March 16, 1987. Kevin was currently working as a physicians assistant in the emergency department at CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs...

Ramona “Linda” Stastny Sept. 6, 1930 - Nov. 6, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — Ramona “Linda” Stastny, 88, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. She is survived by one daughter, Seri, of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Joni Kraft and husband, Terry of Lincoln and Tony Ford and wife, Tricia of Culbertson, Neb.; and three great-grandchildren, Matthew Brown of Lincoln and Taylor and Torrington Ford of Culbertson...

Nancy A. Ott McCOOK, Neb — Nancy A. Ott, 66, of McCook, died Sunday (Nov. 11, 2018), in McCook. Funeral services are pending with Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Irene Caroline Vandament Nov.16, 1921 - Nov. 12, 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Irene Caroline Vandament, 96, of Arapahoe, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2018), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. She was born Nov. 16, 1921, to William G. and Caroline A. (Schieber) Missing at Holdrege, Neb. She graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1940. She married Robert R. Vandament on Jan. 24, 1942. She owned a ladies apparel shop until 2001...

Robert E. Dike, Sr. Feb. 23, 1945 - Nov. 15, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — Robert E. Dike, Sr., age 73, lifelong resident of McCook, passed away Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at Community Hospital in McCook. Robert was born to George and Ruth (Davis) Dike on Feb. 23, 1945, in McCook. He was one of four children...

Wayne Carl Larson Aug. 12, 1923 - Nov. 16, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Wayne Carl Larson was born to his Swedish father Carl Larson and his Austrian-Hungarian mother Ida (nee Tongish) Larson on Aug. 12, 1923, in Rawlins County at their farm near Ludell along present-day Highway 36 (two miles west of Midway). ...

Bonita M. Dusenberry Sept. 21, 1921 - Nov. 14 2018 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Bonita M. Dusenberry, 97, of Arapahoe, died Wednesday (Nov. 14, 2018), at her home. She was born Sept. 21, 1921, to Wynnie and Fern (Howard) Hester on a farm just north of Beaver City, Neb. She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1939. She married Warren Don Dusenberry of Oxford, Neb., on Oct. 26, 1941...

William “Bill” Dean Schievelbein March 28, 1953 - Nov. 6, 2018 LINCOLN, Neb. — William “Bill” Dean Schievelbein, 65, of Lincoln, died Nov. 6, 2018, at his home. He was born March 28, 1953, in Elwood, Neb., to Leo and Leona (Haussler) Schievelbein. He graduated from Arapahoe High School with the class of 1971. ...

Lois Siefken IMPERIAL, Neb. — Lois Siefken, 100, died Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2018), at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial. Survivors include her daughter, Thelma Long and husband, Irvin of McCook, Neb.; sister, Wava Daschofsky of rural Imperial; brother, Frank Clements of McCook; daughter-in-law, Sharon Siefken of Lincoln, Neb.; six grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 40 great-great-grandchildren and three great-great-great-grandchildren...

Nancy L. Reynolds JULESBURG, Colo. — Nancy L. Reynolds, 66, of Venango, Neb., died Saturday (Nov. 17, 2018), at Julesburg as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Services are Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, 11 a.m., at the Phillips County Event Center in Holyoke, Colo., with the Rev. Chris Costrini officiating.  Burial will be in the Venango Cemetery...

Jameson Craig Rugg Jan. 16, 1963 - Nov. 20, 2018 McCOOK, Neb. — Jameson Craig Rugg, born Jan. 16, 1963, in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Robert and Shirley (Sughroue) Rugg, while his dad was stationed at the Air Force Academy, passed away unexpectedly of cardiac arrest, on Nov. 20, 2018...

Carolyn Kathleen Klimper May 18, 1967 - Nov. 21, 2018 FORT MORGAN, Colo. — Carolyn Kathleen Klimper, age 51, of Fort Morgan, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. She was born to Norma Kerst Barnett and William (Bill) Kerst on May 18, 1967. Carolyn had a gift for people and those who knew her dearly called her “KaKa,” a family nickname since childhood...

Phillip Karl Erickson Oct. 14, 1935 - Nov. 25, 2018 OBERLIN, Kan. — Phillip Karl Erickson, 83, was born on Oct. 14, 1935, to Elof and Genevieve (Pittman) Erickson at home in Herndon Township.  He was welcomed into his heavenly home on Nov. 25, 2018.  Phil, as he was known by most, was married to Margaret Anne Morton from 1957-1984 and to this union were born Ken (Pam) of Russell, Kristi Reneberg (Ron) of Kensington, and Mary Long (Greg) of Oberlin. ...

Carmen A. Brdar Aug. 28, 1999- Octo. 18, 2018 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident Carmen A. Brdar, 19, passed away Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings. Memorial Mass is 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, Neb., with Father Thomas J. ...

IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRYCE S. SCHUMAKER   NORTON, Kan. — Bryce Shane Schumaker was born into the arms of Jesus at 12:50 a.m., on Monday, Nov. 19, in Norton. He was tiny but absolutely perfect with the cutest little fingers and toes!  Bryce was already so loved by his mommy and daddy, Mandy and Shane, as well as his big sisters, Nataley, Lauryn, and Shelby. ...