Obituaries from October 2019

Norma ‘Jodi’ Marie Jordan April 11, 1932 — Sept, 8, 2019 PORTLAND, Ore. — Norma ‘Jodi’ Marie Jordan passed away at the age of 87 on Sept. 8, 2019, at home under hospice care in Portland. She was born to Albert Henry and Elsie Gertrude Jordan on April 11, 1932, in Wausa, Neb. She was the third of four children...

Erma June Fortkamp June 7, 1927 - Oct. 2, 2019 McCOOK, Neb. — Erma June Fortkamp was born June 7, 1927, in rural Dundy County, Neb., to Ben and Fanny (Duhm) Donze. Erma was baptized and confirmed in the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1946...

Diane J. Hanson Aug. 24, 1944 - Sept. 28, 2019 INDEPENDENCE, MO. — Diane J. Hanson, the daughter of Arnold and Ruth (Ahrens) Perry, was born Aug. 24, 1944, in Concordia, Kan., and passed away on Sept. 28, 2019, in Independence, at the age of 75 years, one month and four days...

Thomas Charles Hiser SEWARD, Neb. — Thomas Charles Hiser, having accomplished more in his 71 years than most, has left us. He passed knowing the love of his family and friends, which were many. His impact on those he met will last far beyond his time on earth...

Bernard (Jade) E. Phillips Jr. Aug. 30, 1945 - Oct. 4, 2019 KEARNEY Neb. — Bernard (Jade) Earl Phillips, Jr., age 74, of Kearney, formerly of Beaver City and Curtis, Neb., passed away on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska...

James “Jamie” Lawless Oct. 17, 1985 - Oct. 4, 2019 OXFORD, Neb. — James “Jamie” Lawless, 33, of Oxford, died Friday (Oct. 4, 2019), at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Oct. 17, 1985, to Gregory and Constance (Brown) Lawless...

Barrett Allen Burenheide July 2, 2018 - Oct. 6, 2019 OMAHA, Neb. — Barrett Burenheide, 14-month-old infant son of Eric and Marissa Burenheide, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Children’s Hospital in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, Oct. ...

Lane Franklin Miller July 10, 1935 - Oct. 4, 2019 GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Lane Franklin Miller was born on July 10, 1935, in McCook, Neb., to Vivian (Ridnour) and Loren Miller. When Lane was three years old, his mother died of peritonitis and Lane was raised by his father and grandmother, Annitta Ridnour...

Iris Ann Large Dec. 13, 1932 - Oct. 4, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Iris Ann Large was born on Dec. 13, 1932, to Everett and Jessie (Rathbun) Large, in Hayes County, Neb. She passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 4, 2019, at her home in Lincoln, N.M. Iris attended Estelle, the rock schoolhouse in Hayes County, through the seventh grade and graduated from Wauneta High School at the age of 16 in 1949. ...

Rick Judd July 25, 1949 - Oct. 1, 2019 AUBURN, Neb. — Rickey LeRoy Judd, son of Keith and Edna (Wallace) Judd, was born July 25, 1949, in McCook, Neb. He grew up and attended school in McCook. On Dec. 13, 1967, Rick was united in marriage to Nancy Carbaugh in McCook. They were blessed with four children: Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory...

Evelyn Rose Meitl Oct. 9, 1923 -Oct. 10, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Evelyn Rose Meitl, 96, of Oberlin, died Thursday (Oct. 10, 2019). She was born in rural Decatur County on Oct. 9, 1923, to Arthur A. and Florence E. (Spiers) Orr. On Nov. 23, 1943, Evelyn married Bernard J. Meitl at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Leoville, Kan...

Leland N. Smith July 7, 1930 - Oct. 11, 2019 OBERLIN, Kan. — Leland N. Smith, 89, died Friday (Oct. 11, 2019), at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. He was born July 7, 1930, to Theodore and Mildred (Hanchett) Smith-Elling in rural Selden, Kan.on. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1949. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. On Aug. 31, 1952, he married Eloise Anderson at the Lund Covenant Church, Dresden...

Colleen A. Kinder Sept. 3, 1929 - Oct. 11, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb — Colleen Ann (Forsbeck) Kinder was born Sept. 3, 1929, at home in Gorham, Kan., to the late Ansel and Ruffina Forsbeck. A life-long Missouri Synod Lutheran, Colleen was baptized on Sept. ...

Nina G. Fortkamp July 28, 1922 - Oct. 13, 2019 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Nina Georgia (Brown) Fortkamp was born July 28, 1922, to John and Rossa (Krutsinger) Brown at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, the fifth of seven children. Nina was raised on the family farm in Dundy County, Neb., attended rural school nearby and graduated from Dundy County High School, Benkelman, Neb., in 1939...

Elaine Elizabeth Bishop Feb. 17, 1940 - Oct. 10, 2019 MANHATTAN, Kan. — Elaine Elizabeth Bishop, 79, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. Elaine was born in Chicago, Ill., on Feb. 17, 1940. Her parents were Lillian (Tipman) and Edward Behrens...

Lisa M. Burgfeld Aug. 16, 1968 - Oct. 2, 2019 TRENTON, Neb — Lisa M. Burgfeld, age 51, of Trenton, passed away Oct. 2, 2019, at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born on Aug. 16, 1968, in Rockford, Ill., to Roy and Charlene (Roth) Burgfeld. Lisa married James Podoll and to this union three children were born: Jessica, Dustin and Jason...

Joseph (Joe) W. Knight April 8, 1931 - Oct. 13, 2019 MADISON, Tenn. — Joseph W. Knight, 88, of Madison, died Sunday (Oct. 13, 2019). He was born April 8, 1931, in Estill Springs, Tenn., to Murray Knight and Bessie Reavis Knight. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War...

David Harlan McCOOK, Neb. — David Harlan, 77, of McCook, died Friday (Oct. 18, 2019), at his home. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook.

Terry Christensen June 21, 1952 - Oct. 20, 2019 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Terry Christensen, 67, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical Center. Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct 25, 2019, at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Chapel. Minister Jeff McKearney will officiate...

Ramona Mae Fisher March 8, 1931 - Oct. 21, 2019 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Ramona Mae Fisher, 88, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 21, 2019, at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born March 8, 1931, on the family farm in the Tyrone Township in Red Willow County, Neb., to Henry and Mary (Amen) Ruf, Sr., the second youngest of 11 children. She grew up in Wilsonville, Neb., on the family farm. She graduated from Lebanon High School with the Class of “48.”...

Laurel “Laurie” Ann Leibbrandt March 24, 1953 - Oct. 26, 2019 DANBURY. Neb. — Laurel “Laurie” Ann Leibbrandt, age 66, of Danbury, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, surrounded by family at her home.  She was born in McCook, Neb., on March 24, 1953, to Virgil and Opal (Trainer) Schilz.  Laurie attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1971. ...

Marilyn “Kay” (Ulrich) Michel Jan. 25, 1941 - Aug. 17, 2019 FEDERAL HEIGHTS, Colo. - Marilyn “Kay” (Ulrich) Michel was born on Jan. 25, 1941, in Oberlin, Kan., to Louis and Francis Ulrich (Richards) and peacefully left us on Aug. 17, 2019, in the comfort of her home in Federal Heights at the age of 78...

Martha Jo (Brashears) Jorgensen March 20, 1939 - Oct. 28, 2019 CURTIS, Neb. — Martha Jo (Brashears) Jorgensen, 80, died Monday (Oct. 28, 2019). She was born March 20, 1939, in Delaney, Ark. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Courtney Fetters...