Obituaries from January 2019

Lorain Christopher Buethe Dec. 4, 1928 - Dec. 22, 2018 SAVANNAH, Ga. — Dr. Lorain Christopher Buethe, PhD, was born Dec. 4, 1928, on a family farm near Elk Creek, Neb. He passed peacefully at age 90 on Dec. 22, 2018, in Savannah. Chris (Lorain) was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Lydia Buethe; as well as his two sisters, Fern and Leona; and two brothers, Chet and Vic...

Phyllis Graham HOUSTON, Texas — Phyllis Graham, 66, of McCook, Neb., passed away Dec. 12, 2018, at the Caring Hands Hospice in Houston, after an eight year battle with cancer. Phyllis loved reading, beadwork and photography and at one time had her own studio in Houston. Her photography was featured in shows in both Houston and McCook. She retired from Continental Airlines in Houston and moved to McCook in 2008, where she worked in the Edward Jones office of Sharleen Riemenschneider...

Rodney Garth Walker Dec. 28, 1937 - Dec. 31, 2018 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Rodney Garth Walker, 81, died on Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Manhattan. He was born Dec. 28, 1937, in McCook, Neb., the son of Joseph H. and Bessie I. (Tjaden) Walker. A proud Nebraskan, Rod was named Distinguished Alumnus by The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where he received a bachelor degree in music education in 1959. ...

Carol J. (Mick) Quinn July 16, 1935 - Dec. 31, 2018 OXFORD, Neb. — Funeral for Carol J. (Mick) Quinn will be on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Oxford with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Oxford Cemetery...

Gilbert Martin Janssen March 29, 1930 - Jan. 1, 2019 NORTON, Kan. — Gilbert Martin Janssen, 88, of Norton, died Tuesday (Jan. 1, 2019), at Norton County Hospital in Norton. He was born on March 29, 1930, to Harm and Caroline (Kamprath) Janssen in Seward, Neb. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Gretel Kapp on July 25, 1954 in Norton...

Helena Augusta Emma (Schievelbein) Ziebell Feb. 10, 1921 - Jan. 4, 2019 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Helena Augusta Emma (Schievelbein) Ziebell, age 97, of Arapahoe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019, at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe...

LaDonna Longmore Oct. 4, 1940 - Jan. 5, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — LaDonna Longmore, 78, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at her home on Jan. 5, 2019, after a short battle with cancer.   She was born Oct. 4, 1940, to Floyd and Addalecia (McFate) Patterson at Callaway, Neb. She graduated from Callaway High School with the Class of “58” and later attended Grace Bible College. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Stanley Longmore, on Sept. 5, 1959, at Callaway...

Dale Carter SPOKANE, Wash. — Dale Carter, 87 of Spokane, died Jan. 1, 2019, in Washington. Services are pending with Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home of McCook, Neb.

Ryan James Scott Feb. 27, 1988 - Jan. 6, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Ryan James Scott passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, at his home in North Platte. He was 30 years old. Ryan was born on Feb. 27, 1988, at McCook, Neb., to Richard Allen Scott and Susan Marie Lambert. Ryan was baptized as an infant at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He graduated from McCook High School with the class of 2007...

Donald Arthur Farley Sept. 3, 1936 - Jan. 3, 2019 LINCOLN, Neb. — Donald Arthur Farley, 82, passed away suddenly at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln on Jan. 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. His celebration of life will be at the Havelock United Methodist Church in Lincoln on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at 11 am...

Ellis Ray Vaughn Oct. 17, 1950 - Jan. 5, 2019 LINCOLN, Neb. — Ellis Ray Vaughn, 68, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019. He was born to Jesse “Bill” William Vaughn Jr. and Treese (Belieu) Vaughn on Oct. 17, 1950, in Sidney, Neb. Ellis graduated from Sidney High School, Class of 1968. ...

John Ernest “Ernie” Stalder Sept. 14, 1926 - Jan. 7, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — John Ernest “Ernie” Stalder, 92, of Beaver City, died Monday (Jan. 7, 2019), at the Beaver City Manor. He was born Sept. 14, 1926, to John Ernest Sr. and Edith (McCormack) Stalder at the family farm near Long Island, Kan. He served with the United States Army beginning May 8, 1945 and was honorably discharged Feb. 4, 1947. He married Joy Schleicher Lambert on Nov. 9, 1957. He retired from farming in 1998...

Norma J. Brown April 3, 1930 - Jan. 8, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Norma J. Brown, 89, died Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2019), at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin. She was born in Allison, Kan., on April 3, 1930, to Arthur and Ruby (Black) Duncan. She married Harold Brown on Sept. 25, 1952, in Oberlin...

Vernetta Jeneva Haack Oct. 31, 1923 - Jan. 9, 2019 LOVELAND, Colo. — Vernetta Jeneva Haack, 95, of Loveland, Colo., formerly of Bird City, Kan., died Wednesday (Jan. 9, 2019), in Loveland. She was born Oct. 31, 1923, in Beatrice, Neb. She was a homemaker...

Roger Scott SUTHERLAND, Neb. — Roger Scott, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Sunday (Jan. 13, 2019) at the Sutherland Care Center. Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Scotty Lee Inman May 7, 1958 - Jan. 12, 2019 ALMA, Neb. — Scotty Lee Inman, 60, of Stamford, Neb., died Saturday (Jan. 12, 2019), at the Harlan County Hospital in Alma. He was born May 7, 1958, in Alma, to Harold C. and Lena M. (Leiding) Inman. He graduated from Stamford High School in 1976. ...

David L. Fischer Oct. 5, 1936 - Jan. 9, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — David L. Fischer, 82, of North Platte, formerly of Maywood, Neb., passed away Jan. 9, 2019, at Great Plains Health. He was born on a farm southwest of Curtis, Neb., on Oct. 5, 1936, to James and Leota “Ruth” (Kistler) Fischer...

Sharon Buffington  June 3, 1942 - Jan. 12, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb. — On June 3, 1942, Sharon Kay Hewitt was born at home in Palisade, Neb., to Clarence H. and Anna E. (Cunningham) Hewitt.  Sharon grew up and attended school in the Wauneta, Neb., area, graduating from Wauneta High School in 1961. She then went on to study at the McCook Beauty Academy. ...

Dawn C. Salyer Aug. 27, 1982 - Jan. 10, 2019 KEARNEY, Neb. — Dawn C. Salyer, 36, of Kearney, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, at her home. Funeral services will be on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Pastor Chad Anderson will officiate and burial will be at Kearney Cemetery. ...

Lois G. May March 26, 1920 - Jan. 12, 2019 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Lois G. May, 98, of Hayes Center, passed away Jan. 12, 2019, at St. Luke’s Care Center in Kearney. The oldest of six children, Lois was born on Good Friday, March 26, 1920, to Guy F. and Florence H. ...

Mary Ann Downing-Schwerdt June 5, 1929 - Jan. 13, 2019 STRATTON, Neb. — Mary Ann Downing-Schwerdt was the third daughter born to Joseph Anton and Marie Anna (Podskubka) Vachuta on the family farm in Rawlins County, Kan., on June 5, 1929. She attended the Lone Tree District School three-fourths of a mile south of their farm from 1934 to 1942. She attended McDonald Rural High School in the fall of 1942 and graduated with the Class of 1946...

Ila Marie Schutz Sept. 12, 1941 - Jan. 14, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Ila Marie Schutz, age 77, of Cambridge passed away at the Cambridge Manor on Jan. 14, 2019. She was born in Norton, Kan., on Sept. 12, 1941, to George and Bernice (Bryant) Sweeley. The family moved to Elwood and Ila continued her education and graduated from Elwood High School in 1959...

Cohleen Nienhueser KEARNEY, Neb. — Cohleen Nienhueser, 85, of Kearney, was carried home by her Lord and Savior supported by family and friends on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019, at CHI Health-Good Samaritan Hospital. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. Reverend Duane Duley will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery in Omaha...

John A. Malcolm CHICAGO ILL. — John A. Malcolm, Lt. Col. USAF, (ret), passed away at Smith Village, Chicago, on Dec. 12, 2018, at the age of 98. John was born in Naponee, Neb., and grew up in McCook, Neb. He was active in the YMCA and attended McCook Junior College before enlisting after the attack on Pearl Harbor. ...

Merwyn Davidson LINCOLN, Neb. — Merwyn Davidson, age 85, of Aurora, Neb., passed away on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Lincoln. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at the United Methodist Church in Aurora. Revs. Greg Reed, Michelle Reed and Lonnie Ott will officiate. Inurnment will be prior to the church service at 10 a.m., at the Aurora Cemetery. No visitation...

Vivian Jane (Sanford) Ohrman Jan. 9, 1953 - Jan. 21, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Vivian Jane (Sanford) Ohrman was born in Benkelman to Stanley Lloyd and Violet Mae (Garner) Sanford on Jan. 9, 1953. She passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman...

Opal Marie Gregg May 20, 1928 – Jan. 12, 2019 LONGMONT, Colo — Opal Marie Gregg passed away on Jan. 12, 2019, at her home in Longmont. She was 90 years old. Opal was born in Cambridge, Neb., to Charles and Alta Mae (Easton) Trainer, the third youngest of six siblings. She graduated from McCook Senior High School in 1946...

Kristi A. Neiman Aug. 29, 1958 - Jan. 18, 2019 WALLACE, Neb. — Kristi A. Neiman, 60, of Wallace, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at her home in Wallace. Kristi was born Aug. 29, 1958, at McCook, Neb., to Lawrence Eugene and Marjorie Ann (Rickard) Redfield. She graduated from Stratton High School...

Phyllis Marie (Gleason) Robertson Gould Nov. 20, 1919 - Jan. 22, 2019 ENGLEWOOD, Ohio — Phyllis Marie (Gleason) Robertson Gould, a long-time resident of McCook, Neb., died Jan. 22, 2019, at Grace Brethren Village in Englewood at the age of 99. For the past 10 years she had made her home in Ohio to be near her daughter, Kathleen (Robertson) Farmer...

Marjorie Ann Redfield Oct. 26, 1927 - Jan. 24, 2019 STRATTON, Neb. — Marjorie Ann Redfield, age 91, of Stratton, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was born in Dundy County, southeast of Max, Neb., on Oct. 26, 1927, to James Otis and Irma Jean (Mills) Rickard. Marjorie graduated from Max High School in 1945. She attended the University of Nebraska where she played the clarinet in the University Marching Band during World War II...

Dale B. Carter Feb. 25, 1931 - Jan. 1, 2019 SPOKANE, Wash. — Dale B. Carter went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, and his beloved wife, LaVonne Elaine Carter, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019 at 8:48 a.m., in Spokane. He was born in McCook, Neb., in 1931 to Elmer and Marie Carter. ...

Mary Ann Brothers May 15, 1940 - Jan. 23, 2019 DIX, Neb. — Mary Ann Brothers, 78, of Dix, died at her home in Dix on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. The family will be present at the funeral home on Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m., to greet friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. ...