Obituaries from May 2019

Ellen E. (Kogl) Dewey Sept. 20, 1934 - April 29, 2019 MCDONALD, Kan. — Ellen E. (Kogl) Dewey, 84, of McDonald, died Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born the middle child to William and Helen (Barenberg) Kogl on Sept. 20, 1934, in Herndon, Kan. She attended grade school through the third grade in Herndon before their family moved to the southwest part of Rawlins County. ...

Lee Samuel Krewson Aug. 19, 1936 - May 2, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Lee Samuel Krewson, 82, of Beaver City, died Thursday (May 2, 2019), at Beaver City Manor. He was born Aug. 19, 1936, at Erickson, Neb., to Lyle and Nellie Pearl (Schamp) Krewson. He married Marlene Purdy in August of 1967. He worked at a fertilizer plant in Shelton, Neb., until he retired in 1999...

Ray Dean Ridlen June 22, 193 - May 4, 2019 PALISADE, Neb. — Ray Dean Ridlen was born June 22, 1932, in rural Chase County, Neb., to James Pearl and Ethel (Roll) Ridlen. Ray grew up in Chase County and attended country school, later he received his GED. Ray was inducted into the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. After his discharge, he returned to Southwest Nebraska to farm with his family...

Harold Maris WAUNETA, Neb. — Harold Maris, 97. of rural Wauneta, died Thursday (May 2, 2019), at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, Imperial. Survivors include sons, Jon Maris and wife, Diana of Page, Ariz., Joe Maris and wife, Rene of Stratton, Neb., and Jeff Maris and wife, Laurie of Wauneta; sister, Evelyn Whitmer of Fort Pierce, Fla.; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren...

James Eugene Steward March 15, 1938 - April 14, 2019 WESLACO, Texas - James Eugene Steward, 81, was born March 15, 1938, to Verna (Seibert) Steward and C. Gordon Steward in Lewellen, Neb. He passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Valley Grande Manor in Weslaco, Texas...

Devonnabelle Reynolds Nov. 11, 1919 - May 6, 2019 TRENTON, Neb. — Devonnabelle Reynolds, 99, of Trenton, died Monday (May 6, 2019), at the El Dorado Manor. She born in Trenton on Nov. 11, 1919, to George P. and Beulah (Welsch) Towle. She graduated from Trenton High School in 1937...

Dale B. Carter Feb. 25, 1931 - Jan. 1, 2019 SPOKANE, Wash. — Dale B. Carter, age 87, of Spokane, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, and his beloved wife, LaVonne Elaine Carter, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Spokane. Dale was born in McCook, Neb., on Feb. 25, 1931, to Elmer and Marie Carter. He married his high school sweetheart, LaVonne, in 1952 and they spent 66 wonderful years together, holding hands through every adventure, before her passing in 2017...

Janice Kay Kurth Oct. 3, 1945 - May 3, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Janice Kay (Scott) Kurth was born Oct. 3, 1945, in Oberlin, Kan., to Goldie Ola and Clara Elizabeth (Allacher) Scott. Janice grew up in Oberlin and attended Decatur Community High School...

Lorena Ems July 11, 1919, - May 6, 2019 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Lorena Ems, 99, of Arapahoe, died Monday (May 6, 2019), at the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln, Neb. She was born July 11, 1919, in Edison, Neb., to Louie and Josephine (Dawson) Roepke. She graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1936. She taught school at a country school north of Arapahoe. She married Morris Ems in 1938...

Darwin Pierson Nov. 23, 1927 - Jan 4, 2019 GENOA, Neb. — Darwin Pierson, 91, passed away Jan. 4, 2019, in Genoa. He was born Nov. 23, 1927, on a farm near Clarks, Neb., to William and Gladys Pierson. He started rural school near Clarks. The family moved to a farm near Genoa, where he attended the one-room grade school Dist. 13, and worked on the farm...

Marjorie Lou Wright Jan. 22, 1922 - March 30, 2019 ELKHORN, Neb. — Majorie Lou (John) Wright died March 30, 2019, in Elkhorn. She was born Jan. 22, 1922, to Clinton Walter John and Caroline Louise (Thuman) John. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln...

Alan J. Daffer CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Alan J. Daffer, 93, of Cambridge, died Wednesday (May 8, 2019), at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge. In keeping with his request, cremation was chosen and services will be at a later date. Online condolences can be left at lockenour.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements...

Bob Hall June 18 1927 - May 9, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Bob Lee Hall, age 91, of Beaver City, Neb., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Beaver City Manor. He was born on June 18, 1927 in Hollinger, Neb. to John & Addie (Goosic) Hall. Bob grew up on the family farm near Hollinger and attended school at Hollinger thru the 8th grade. ...

Marilyn Iverson March 31, 1948 - May 10, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Marilyn Kay Iverson was born in McCook, Neb., on March 31, 1948, to Alvin C. and Margaret G. (Schilz) Heskett. Marilyn grew up and attended school in the McCook area graduating McCook High School in 1966. She continued her education at the College of St. Mary’s in Omaha, Neb...

Gary L. Hedke McCOOK, Neb. - Gary L. Hedke, age 80 of Trenton, Neb. passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. Services are pending with Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home of McCook, Neb.

Roberta M. Newcomb Brown October 4, 1927 - May 12, 2019 GRAND ISLAND, Neb . - Roberta M. Newcomb Brown died Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Grand Island, Neb. at age 91. Services pending with Lockenhour Jones Mortuary.

Lewis McFarland January 5, 1925 - May 13, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. - Lewis McFarland, age 94 died today, May 13, 2019 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, Neb. Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Home.

Martha Kay Lawless June 16, 1938 - May 11, 2019 PALISADE, Neb. - Martha Kay Lawless died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at her home in Palisade, Neb. Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Stritt May 11, 1928 - May 13, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. - Mary Ann Stritt of Indianola, Neb. passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Hillcrest Nursing Home surrounded by her family. She was 91 years old. Mary Ann was born May 11, 1928 to parents Andrew and Mary (Schutte) Kohmetscher at McCook, Neb. ...

Anthony D. Baltazar January 18, 1930 - May 4, 2019 FORT MORGAN, Colo. - Anthony D. Baltazar, 89, passed away, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home in Fort Morgan, Colo. surrounded by his family. Anthony was born January 18, 1930 in Pueblo, Colo. to Gonzalo and Maria (Diaz) Baltazar Sr...

Lewis McFarland January 5, 1925 - May 13, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. - Lewis Milton McFarland, age 94, of McCook, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Imperial Manor, Imperial, Neb. Lewis was born January 5, 1925 at Wilsonville, Neb. to Orville and Eliza (McCall) McFarland...

Ida Marie Appleyard TRENTON, Neb. - Ida Marie Appleyard age 94, of Trenton, Neb. passed away at the El Dorado Manor of Trenton. She is survived by her daughter Rosemarie Appleyard of McCook. Private family inurnment will take place at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Indianola. Fiends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook entrusted with arrangements...

Roberta M. Newcomb Brown October 4, 1927 - May 12, 2019 GRAND ISLAND, Neb . - Roberta M. Newcomb Brown died Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Grand Island, Neb. at age 91. Services pending with Lockenhour Jones Mortuary.

Gary L. Hedke McCOOK, Neb. - Gary L. Hedke, age 80, of Trenton, Neb. passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Community Hospital in McCook. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to view entire obituary and sign the online guestbook for the Hedke Family...

Bob Hall June 18 1927 - May 9, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Bob Lee Hall, age 91, of Beaver City, Neb., passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Beaver City Manor. He was born on June 18, 1927 in Hollinger, Neb. to John & Addie (Goosic) Hall. Bob grew up on the family farm near Hollinger and attended school at Hollinger thru the 8th grade. ...

Marilyn Iverson March 31, 1948 - May 10, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Marilyn Kay Iverson was born in McCook, Neb., on March 31, 1948, to Alvin C. and Margaret G. (Schilz) Heskett. Marilyn grew up and attended school in the McCook area graduating McCook High School in 1966. She continued her education at the College of St. Mary’s in Omaha, Neb...

Martha Kay Lawless June 16, 1938 - May 11, 2019 PALISADE, Neb. — Martha Kay Lawless passed away at her home in Palisade on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Martha was born in Salem, Richardson County, Neb., on June 16, 1938, to Karl William and Fern Olive (Bacon) Stevenson. ...

Greta Jean (Edghill) Gigax Aug. 12, 1925 - April 28, 2019 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Greta Jean (Edghill) Gigax, 93, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born on Aug. 12, 1925, to Harold and Gladys (Housman) Edghill in Franklin, Neb. She graduated from Palisade High School in 1943...

Lillian Wagner Kugler June 16, 1921 - April 28, 2019 TUSTIN, Calif. — Lillian Wagner Kugler was born on June 16, 1921, to Dan and Mollie Wagner on the family farm north of Culbertson, Neb. She was the eldest of five children. Lilian, along with her siblings, attended District 6 rural school through the eighth grade, then finished her general education at Culbertson Public School, graduating with the Class of 1938. ...

Margaret Marie McDonald Oct. 27, 1941 - May 4th, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Margaret Marie McDonald, longtime resident of Benkelman, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minn. Margaret was 77 years of age...

Phyllis Pearl “Poore” Alberts April 8, 1922 - May 18, 2019 TRENTON, Neb. — Phyllis Pearl “Poore” Alberts passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton at the age of 97. She was born April 8, 1922, in McCook, Neb., the daughter of late Jay and Bessie (Carter) Poore. Phyllis passed surrounded by her loving family. As a young girl she lived on a family farm in rural McCook. Phyllis graduated from McCook High School in 1939...

Herschel Benton Betts Nov. 15, 1926 - May 15, 2019 HAYS, Kan. — Herschel Benton Betts, 92, died Wednesday (May 15, 2019), at The Willow House Assisted Living in Hays. He was born in Norcatur, Kan., on Nov. 15, 1926, to Jacob and Loretta (Belt) Betts.  He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Army, and attended Fort Hays State College...

Elnora M. Traphagan April 16, 1932 - May 15, 2019 COZAD, Neb. — Elnora Maude Traphagan, 87, died May 15, 2019, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad. She was born on April 16, 1932, to William and Edna Carfield. After graduating school, she married Raymond Traphagan...

John Francis Ohrman April 12, 1954 - May 15, 2019 BENKELMAN, Neb. — John Francis Ohrman was born April 12, 1954, to Lee and Mary Lou (Brown) Ohrman in Colby, Kan. He had two brothers, Mike and Nick Ohrman and a sister, Sherry Hanes. John attended Benkelman High School, where he met Jane Sanford. They were married on Sept. 7, 1972, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Benkelman. From that union they had two children, Johnny (Kelly) Ohrman of Colby and Teresa (Jason) Williams of Abilene, Kan...

Carol Joan (Gunderman) Richard Feb. 20, 1934 - May 17, 2019 WICHITA, Kan. — Carol Joan (Gunderman)Richard, 85, of Oakley, Kan., died Friday (May 17, 2019), at Wichita. She was born Feb. 20, 1934, in Dundy County, Neb. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Richard, in 2018...

Dorothy M. (Scott) Jeffus Nov. 20, 1928 - May 17, 2019 ST. CHARLES, Mo. — Dorothy M. (Scott) Jeffus, formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away May 17, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Saint Charles, where she had lived since 2007. She was born Nov. 20, 1928, in Gering, Neb., to Herbert and Garnet (Phelps) Scott...

Tanner Gray Alstrom McCOOK, Neb. — Tanner Gray Alstrom, infant son of Jaxen and Cheyenne (Gerih) Alstrom, passed away unexpectedly at Community Hospital in McCook on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Tanner was preceded in death by his two great-grandfathers, Forrest Brownlee and Steve Gerih; great-great-grandmother, Rowena Cathcart; and great-great-uncle, Keith Alstrom...

Alyce Margaret Avery Jan. 1, 1925 - May 8, 2019 OBERIN, Kan. — Alyce Margaret Avery, 94, of Oberlin, died May 8, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County in Oberlin. She was born in Red Willow County, Neb., to Andrew E. and Chloe Marie (Johnston) Anderson on Jan. 1, 1925. She attended elementary school in Red Willow County and graduated from Decatur County High School in 1942...

Theresa Marie Cuellar July 18, 1955 - May 17, 2019 OMAHA, Neb. — Theresa Marie Cuellar, age 64, of Omaha, passed away on May 17, 2019, surounded by her sisters and other family members. She was born on Sept. 18, 1955, in Superior, Neb., to Darlene (Lepper) and Frank Cuellar...

Richard Dale Portz Feb. 16, 1958 - May 24, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Richard Dale Portz, 61, of McCook, died Friday (May 24, 2019), at Community Hospital in McCook. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel.

Ida “Marie” Appleyard Oct. 7, 1924 - May 14, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Ida “Marie” Appleyard, 94, of McCook, died Tuesday (May 14, 2019), at El Dorado Nursing Home in Trenton, Neb. She was born Oct. 7, 1924, at Indianola, Neb., to parents, Garrett McKinley and Frances Margaret (Dolan) Wilber...

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Ana G. Antholz July 24, 1940 - May 23, 2017 McDONALD,Kan. — Ana G. Antholz, 78, died Thursday, May 23, 2017, at her home in McDonald. She was born July 24, 1940, in Alcala De Guadaira, Spain. Survivors include her husband, Albert A. Antholz of McDonald; children, Alberto Antholz of Windsor, Colo., Kent Antholz of Sherman, Texas, Mercedes White of Aurora, Colo., and Maria Hardwick of Garden City, Kan.; and five grandchildren...

Theresa A. (Monzon) Meguire April 16, 1943 - May 16, 2019 RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas — Theresa A. (Monzon) Meguire, 76, died May 16, 2019, at Rio Grande City. She was born April 16, 1943, in McCook, Neb. She attended St. Patrick Catholic School and McCook High School. She married George R. Meguire on Feb. 22, 1963...

Luetta June Pollnow Oct. 16, 1930 - May 27, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Luetta June Pollnow, 88, of Oberlin, died Monday (May 27, 2019), at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. She was born Oct. 16, 1930, to Darl and Amy (Uehlin) Schweitzberger at a family farm. She graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1948. She was a teacher at Lyle, Kanona and Beaver Valley country schools. She married Hughie Pollnow on June 4, 1951...

Roberta G. Wright Jan. 10, 1940 - May 27, 2019 LITTLETON , Colo. — Roberta G. Wright of Littleton peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 27, 2019. Bobbi was born to Ivan Bishop and Helen Dene (nee Harding) Wright on Jan. 10, 1940, in her grandparents’ farmhouse north of Cambridge, Neb. She graduated from Cambridge High School with the Class of 1957 and then went on to attend business school in Lincoln, Neb., graduating in September of 1958...

Cleetis Darlene Thayn March 16, 1933 -May 28, 2019 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Cleetis Darlene Thayn, 86, died Tuesday (May 28, 2019), at Tabitha Nursing Center in Lincoln, Neb. She was born March 16, 1933, to George F. Warner and Violet M. (Cross) Warner on the family farm south of Edison, Neb...

Elizabeth “Liz” Irene (Gove) Cole Nov. 8, 1942 - May 28, 2019 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Elizabeth “Liz” Irene (Gove) Cole, 76, of Beaver City, died Tuesday (May 28, 2019), at the Beaver City Manor. She was born on Nov. 8, 1942, in Cambridge, Neb., to Rev. Earl and Winnie (Main) Gove. She graduated from Sargent High School, from bible college in Illinois and Kearney State College...

Alan James Daffer Aug. 25, 1925 - May 8, 2019 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Alan James Daffer passed away from this earth on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, in the care of our heavenly Father and the Cambridge Hospital staff. He was 93. Alan was born Aug. 25, 1925, to Elmer and Helen Daffer on a farm east of Lebanon, Neb. ...

James Rex Carswell Nov. 30, 1926 - May 29, 2019 SELDEN, Kan. — James Rex Carswell, 92, of Selden, died Wednesday (May 29, 2019), at the Sheridan County Health Complex. He was born Nov. 30, 1926, in rural Selden, to Wylie Vinton and Mary Agnes (Geisenhener) Carswell.He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1944. He married Betty Thieler on June 6, 1946, in Selden. He was a famer/rancher...

Mark John Roesener July 4, 1954 - March 29, 2019 MCDONALD, Kan. — Mark John Roesener, 64, died March 29, 2019, at his home in McDonald. He was born July 4, 1954 in McDonald. He was preceded in death by his son, Gage Roesener in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Jackie (Howland) Roesener of McDonald; son, Colton (Shandi) Roesener of Benkelman, Neb; sister, Kathleen (Kurt) Winkelhake of Loveland, Colo.; and one grandchild...