Obituaries from August 2020

Allen Clyde Richard March 4, 1944 - July 27, 2020 BARTLEY, Neb. — Allen Clyde Richard, 76, of Bartley, died July 27, 2020. He was born March 4 1944 in East Point, Fla., and graduated from Stranahan High School in 1962. He married Linda Armstrong on July 6, 1962. They later divorced...

Lois Ball BENKELMAN, Neb. — Lois Ball, 91, of Dundy County, died Sunday (Aug. 2, 2020), at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. Survivors include daughter, Phyllis Howard of Benkelman; brother, Al Ball of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren,12 great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren...

Kenneth Rider April 7, 1957 - July 25, 2020 WAUNETA, Neb. — Kenneth Frank Rider was born April 7, 1957, at Imperial, Neb., to Eugene F. and Marilyn E. (Pflum) Rider. In his young years, he grew up and attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School in 1976. Kenny (as he was known) participated in track and was a member of the swim team...

William Boyd Mathews April 14, 1927 - Aug. 1, 2020 IMPERIAL, Neb. — William Boyd Mathews was born April 14, 1927, in rural Chase County, to William M. and Edna Marie (Bremer) Mathews. In his young years, he grew up in rural Chase County, attending rural District No. ...

Larry D. Kester May 16, 1934 - March 2, 2020 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Larry D. Kester passed away at the hospital with Kevin by his side on March 2, 2020. He was born in Manhattan, Kan., on May 16, 1934, to Howard and Louise Kester. His father, Howard, worked as a veterinarian in the military and his family moved frequently in their early years...

Mae Lorraine Emery Aug. 12, 1932 - March 17, 2020 STRATTON, Neb. — Mae Lorraine Emery, age 87, was reunited with her husband Lindy in Heaven above on March 17, 2020. Lorraine was born at her parents’ farmhouse on Aug. 12, 1932, in Red Willow County, Neb. ...

Edward Felt Dec. 13, 1941 - July 20, 2020 STRATTON, Neb. — Edward Eugene Felt was born to Glen and Viola (Deselms) Felt on Dec. 13, 1941, in McCook, Neb. He was the second of three brothers. After his mother died when he was three, Ed was raised by his grandparents, James and Cora Felt, in Culbertson, Neb...

Lois E. Jones March 29, 1925 Aug. 3, 2020 GRANT, Neb. — Lois E. Jones, 95, of Grant, passed away Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at Community Hospital in McCook  Lois was born March 29, 1925, in Grant to Lawrence and Florence (Mickels) Larsen. She graduated from Perkins County High School. ...

Celesta Grace Rhodes July 25, 1964 - Aug. 7, 2020 RICHMOND TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Celesta Grace Rhodes, 56, of Richmond Township, entered eternal life, with family by her side, on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 25, 1964, to the late Benjamin and Joyce Neuenschwander. She grew up in Culbertson, Neb., in Hitchcock County with her parents and two sisters, Sonja and Sandy. Celesta graduated from Culbertson High School in the Class of 1982...

Joseph Charles Tines June 16, 1930 - Aug. 5, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Joseph Charles Tines, 90 years, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at the Monarch Hospice House in Lincoln, after a very short illness. Joseph Tines was born June 16, 1930, in Bartley, Neb., to Joe and Audrey (Burton) Tines. ...

Duane Louis Dorshorst Dec. 6, 1957 - Aug. 11, 2020 OBERLIN, Kan. — Duane Louis Dorshorst, 62, died Tuesday (Aug. 11, 2020), at Decatur County Health Systems. He was born Dec. 6, 1957, in Beverly Hills, Calif., son of Ronald and Patricia (Moore) Dorshorst. He graduated from Hay Springs (Neb.) High School. He married Patricia Miller on Aug. 7, 1982...

Jeremy Dean Blomstedt Aug. 29, 1974 - Aug. 5, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Jeremy Dean Blomstedt passed away peacefully at home in Lincoln on Aug. 5, 2020, after a months-long battle with cancer. Jeremy married Amy (Powell), the love of his life, on Oct. 10, 2010, and they made a life together in McCook and Lincoln since...

John R. Gossin Feb. 13, 1933 - Aug. 8, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — John R. Gossin died Aug. 8, 2020, at home in Lincoln. John was born Feb.13, 1933, in Alma, Neb. He grew up in Indianola, Neb., and graduated from Indianola High School in 1950. He was a U.S. ...

Beverly Elaine (Batt) Kolbet July 28, 1950 - Aug. 15, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Beverly Elaine (Batt) Kolbet, age 70, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at her home in McCook. Beverly was born on July 28, 1950 in Alliance, Neb., to John and Frieda (Bowers) Batt. ...

Delores K. Schlienz LINCOLN, Neb. — Delores K. Schlienz, 89, of Lincoln, died Thursday (Aug.13, 2020). Visitation was Sunday followed by a Rosary, both at the funeral home. Fuenral services were Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, at North American Martyrs Catholic Church in Lincoln. Burial was Monday at St. Leonard Catholic Cemetery in Madison, Neb...

Jimmy “Jim” D. Tyan May 28, 1957 - Aug. 18, 2020 TRENTON, Neb. — Jimmy “Jim” D. Tyan, age 63, passed away Aug. 18, 2020, at his home north of Trenton. Jim was born in North Platte, Neb., on May 28, 1957, to Edward Tyan and Lucille (Sis) Allee. Jim was raised by his sister, Clarence and Ila Chessmore. He attended school in Sutherland. In 1979, he was united in marriage to Linda Lindenmuth in North Platte. To this union three daughters were born: Jamie, Twila and Jennifer...

Velma Roth Bowman  Oct. 2, 1925 - Aug. 10, 2020 HARLINGEN, Texas — Velma Roth Bowman  was born Oct. 2, 1925, in the small farming community of McCook, Neb., to Henry and Anna Klein Roth, immigrants (immigrated 1907) from Eastern Russia. She was the the fourth and youngest child with three older brothers. ...

Richard Lewis Hoff Feb. 25, 1941-July 23, 2020   HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. — Richard Lewis Hoff went to Heaven to be with his cherished bride of 54 years, Susan Kay Hoff, on July 23. He had been in assisted living after breaking his femur in April and never fully recovered from his injury...

Bonnie Jean (Egle) Bley Jan. 17, 1924 - Aug. 23, 2020 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Early Sunday morning on Aug. 23, 2020, Bonnie Jean (Egle) Bley, 96, of North Platte, walked into eternity with her loving Savior, Jesus Christ. Bonnie was physically born Jan. 17, 1924, to Daniel and Martha Egle. Bonnie was spiritually reborn in her early childhood as a daughter of the King, now a sinner saved by grace...

Jeremy D. Blomstedt Aug. 29, 1974 - Aug. 5, 2020 LINCOLN, Neb. — Jeremy Dean Blomstedt was born in McCook, Neb., on Aug. 29, 1974, the third of nine children, to Dennis C. and Frances M. (Bones) Blomstedt. In his young life he grew up and attended school in Palisade, graduating from Palisade High School in 1992. He went to attend the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, as a theater major and graduated with a degree in fine and performing arts...

Shawn Robert Boultinghouse Jan. 23, 1958 - Aug. 19, 2020 OBERLIN, Kan. — Shawn Robert Boultinghouse died Aug. 19, 2020, at the Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin. He was born Jan. 23, 1958, to Robert and Helen Boultinghouse. He attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kan...

Donald Ewald Wendland Oct. 22, 1939 - Aug. 23, 2020 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Donald Ewald Wendland, age 80, of Arapahoe, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. He was born to Ewald and Lillian Wendland on Oct. 22, 1939, on the family farm northwest of Arapahoe in Gosper County...

Joe Don Porter Sept. 24, 1957 - Aug. 5, 2020 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Joe Don Porter, 62, of Cambridge, passed away at his home in Cambridge on Aug. 5, 2020. He was born to Walter Elmer and Willie Estell (Barber) Porter in Waurika, Okla., on Sept. 24, 1957. Joe Don attended school in Jefferson County, Okla., and graduated high school in Waurika with the Class of 1976...

Larry Langdon Dec. 18, 1941 - Aug. 20, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Larry Langdon, 78, of McCook, died Thursday (Aug. 20, 2020), at his home. He was born in Winona, Kan., on Dec. 18, 1941. Cremation was chosen and there will be no services. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

Merlin Ray Rippe OBERLIN, Kan. — Merlin Ray Rippe, 74, of Oberlin, died Saturday (Aug. 22, 2020), at his home. A private family inurnment will take place on a future date. A memorial has been established in his name for future designation. Contributions may be sent to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Rippe Family, POB 476, McCook, NE 69001...

Robert (Bob) Wayne Karre July 29, 1932 - Aug. 22, 2020 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Robert (Bob) Wayne Karre, age 88, of Hayes Center, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020, at Emerald Care Center in Cozad, Neb. Robert was born July 29, 1932, at home near Hayes Center to parents, Harold and Nellie (Fitzgerald) Karre. ...

Duane Cole “Bix” Bixler Nov. 25, 1928 - July 5, 2020 PALISADE, Neb. — Duane Cole “Bix” Bixler, age 91, of Palisade, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at the Wauneta Care Center in Wauneta, Neb. Bix was born Nov. 25, 1928, on the C. C. Cole Ranch near Palisade, Neb., to parents, Leroy A. ...

Gary Dean Premer June 18, 1941 - Aug. 22, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Gary Dean Premer, 79, of McCook, passed away at Hillcrest a Caring Center in McCook on Aug. 22, 2020. Gary was born in McCook on June 18, 1941, to Elbert Earl and Dorothy Evelyn (Rosier) Premer. He attended school in Bartley, Neb., and was active in football, basketball, and many other activities. He graduated with the Class of 1959, of which he served as class president. He furthered his education at McCook Community College...

Delmar Petersen March 19, 1939 - Aug. 25, 2020 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Delmar Petersen, 81, of North Platte, formerly of Curtis and the Indianola, Neb., areas, passed away on Aug. 25, 2020, at Great Plain Health. He was born to Harry and Mae (Nutt) Petersen on March 19, 1939, at Farnam, Neb., and grew up on the family farm south of Curtis. He attended UNSA-Curtis, graduating in 1957...

Sandra “SanDee” (Coolidge) Michaelson July 19, 1946 - Aug. 24, 2020 FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Sandra “SanDee” (Coolidge) Michaelson of Fort Collins died Aug. 24, 2020. She was born July 19, 1946, to Dave and Louise Coolidge. She grew up in McCook, Neb., attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, lived in Lincoln, Neb., and retired in Fort Collins...

Gerald Thomas Mitchem June 21, 1943 - Aug. 26, 2020 TRENTON, Neb. — Gerald Thomas Mitchem, age 77, of Trenton, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at his home in El Dorado Manor. Mitch was born on June 21, 1943, in McCook, Neb., to parents, Vernon and Catherine (Worske) Mitchem. He was one of four siblings born to this union. He attended West Ward Elementary, McCook Junior High and graduated from McCook Senior High School in 1961...

June Marie Conley-Brahahn, June 21, 1936 - Aug. 27, 2020 ELWOOD, Neb. -- June Marie Conley-Brakhahn, age 84, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Elwood Care Center, Elwood, Nebraska.  She was born in her grandma’s house in Coburg, Iowa on June 21, 1936, the eldest daughter of Elsie Marie Conley...