Obituaries from October 2020

Fred Arthur Baugher Feb. 27, 1947 - Sept. 21, 2020 STOCKVILLE, Neb. — Fred Arthur Baugher, 73, of Stockville, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Denver, Colo. He was born on Feb. 27, 1947, at Sandwich, Ill., to Harriet and Russel Baugher. Fred grew up in Marseilles, Ill., and spent most of his life being a collector and building outhouses as well as about 70 banks throughout Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska in his lifetime...

Carol Jean Wendland Oct. 10, 1943 - Sept. 20, 2020 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Carol Jean Wendland, 76, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (Sept. 20, 2020), at Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. She was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Holdrege, Neb., to Melvin LaVern and Theresa (Schutz) VonLoh. She married Donald Ewald Wendland on Sept. 17, 1960, in Elwood, Neb. She worked at the Arapahoe Pharmacy...

Jimmy Lee Tellus Feb. 7, 1947 - Sept. 26, 2020 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Jimmy Lee Tellus of Cambridge passed away from complications due to Covid-19 on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. He was 73. Jim was born on Feb. 7, 1947, to Wilma (Scheuerman) Tellus and Harold Tellus in Garden City, Kan. ...

Dennis “Denny” Leroy Lawson MINDEN, Neb. — Dennis “Denny” Leroy Lawson, 73, of Minden, died Sept. 24, 2020, at his home. Graveside services are Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, 2 p.m., at the Bartley Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Walker officiating. Memorials can be left in his name at the funeral home. Online condolences can be left at lockenour.com...

Lauren Paul “Chic” Becker May 7, 1943 - Sept. 25, 2020 HILL CITY, Kan. — Lauren Paul “Chic” Becker, 77, of Hill City, died Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at his home. He was born May 7, 1943, in Logan, Kan., to Leo Nicholas and Margaurite (Kelling) Becker...

Janice Kay (Vernon) Hayes July 11, 1943 - Sept. 28, 2020 ATWOOD, Kan. — Janice Kay (Vernon) Hayes, 77, of Atwood, was born in Oberlin, Kan., July 11, 1943, and passed away Sept. 28, 2020, at Rawlins County Health Center, with her three children by her side...

Terry L. Smith Sr. Dec. 24, 1950 - Oct. 3, 2020 HOLBROOK, Neb. — Terry L. Smith Sr., age 69, of Holbrook, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, at CHI St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. He was born on Dec. 24, 1950, at McCook, Neb., to Harry and Mary Joyce (Jacobson) Smith...

Gene Mahon McCOOK, Neb. — Gene Mahon, 79, of McCook, formerly long-time Red Willow County Sheriff, died Monday (Oct. 5, 2020), at his home. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook. Friends can leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com...

Jerry Elton Morgan JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jerry Elton Morgan, 78, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Sept. 24, 2020, in Jacksonville. Graveside inurnment is Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, 11 a.m.,at Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Kelley officiating. Online condolences can be left at at herrmannfh.com...

Hugh Patrick “Pat” Sughroue Jan. 25, 1951 - Sept. 29, 2020 HAYS SPRINGS, Neb. — Hugh Patrick “Pat” Sughroue was born on Jan. 25, 1951, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, Neb., to Kenneth James and Clara Ruth (Dutcher) Sughroue. He passed away on Sept. 29, 2020, at his home in Hay Springs...

Donald Ewald Wendland Carol Jean Wendland ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Donald Ewald Wendland, 80, and Carol Jean Wendland, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, and Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Neb. Memorial services are Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arapahoe with Rev. James Moshier officiating...

Rosalie Ann (Townsend) Stull Jan. 5, 1938 - Oct. 2, 2020 LANSING, Kan. — Loving mother, Rosalie Ann (Townsend) Stull, 82, of Lansing, died peacefully at her home, Twin Oaks Assisted Living on Oct. 2, 2020, in Lansing. She was born Jan. 5, 1938, in St. Joseph Mo., and is predeceased by her parents, James H. and Frances (Massing) Townsend of Lansing, Kan., and her daughter, Cecilia Rose Daniels of Lansing, Kan...

Gene Mahon Oct. 7, 1941 - Oct. 5, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Gene Mahon, age 78, of McCook, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 5, 2020. He was born in Benkelman, Neb., on Oct. 7, 1941, to George and Lillian (Carlock) Mahon. He attended and graduated from Haigler High School in 1959. Gene then traveled to California in a car with $35 to chase his dreams...

Delbert “Gene” Carter McCOOK, Neb. — Delbert “Gene” Carter, 82, of McCook, died Wednesday (Oct. 7, 2020), at Community Hospital in McCook. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements...

Charles E. Decker II INDIANOLA, Neb. Charles E. Decker II, 36, of Indianola, died Thursday (Oct. 8, 2020), in rural Indianola. A private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials can be given in his name for his daughter and sent to Susan Lamontagne, 93 Hughes St, Swoyers, PA 18704. Online condolences can be left at www.carpenterbreland.com...

Dennis “Denny” Leroy Lawson Jan. 16, 1947 - Sept. 24, 2020 MINDEN, Neb. — Dennis “Denny” Leroy Lawson, age 73, of Minden, passed away at his home on Sept. 24, 2020.  He was born in Cambridge, Neb., on Jan. 16, 1947, to Frank and May (Phillips) Lawson.  Denny attended and graduated from Bartley High School in 1965. ...

William (Bill) Bernard Schultz Jan. 24, 1944 - Oct. 1, 2020 OAKLAND, Calif. — William (Bill) Bernard Schultz, 76, passed away at the Palo Alto Veterans Hospital on Oct. 1, 2020. He was born in Salem, Ore., on Jan. 24, 1944. His mother, Rosemary Huffman Schultz and father, William G. Schultz preceded him in death...

Lavena Marie (Stock) Marks Jan. 15, 1932 - Oct. 16, 2020 TRENTON, Neb. — Lavena Marie (Stock) Marks, 88, of Trenton, passed away on Oct. 16, 2020, at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kan., after battling dementia and the Covid-19 virus. Lavena Marie was born Jan. ...

Jean Alice (Maris) Wach Sept. 15, 1942 - Oct. 16, 2020 HAMLET, Neb. — Jean Alice (Maris) Wach was born on Sept. 15, 1942, at Imperial, Neb., to Floyd and Mildred (Bohlke) Maris. Jean trusted in Jesus Christ as her Savior at a young age and was baptized when she was 16. ...

Gerald “Jerry” E. Beideck Dec. 20, 1928 - Oct. 17, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Gerald “Jerry” E. Beideck, age 91, of McCook, left his earthly home on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, and went to be with his Savior. Jerry was born in McCook on Dec. 20, 1928, to Jacob and Marie (Brehm) Beideck. He graduated from McCook High School in 1947. Jerry married Barbara Jean Herman on June 25, 1950. Jerry had a lifelong career with the railroad...

Dale Burdette Wilson July 4, 1925 - Oct. 16, 2020 WAUNETA, Neb. — Since the birth of Dale Burdette Wilson on July 4, 1925, he has been a “firecracker” so to speak, with a very independent spirit. Dale Burdette was born to Orrin and Ethel Belle (Smith) Wilson on the family farm north of Benkelman. He was 1 of 13 children raised in a two-bedroom house. Burdette attended school until the eighth grade, then completed his GED in 1975 and graduated from Wauneta High School...

Audrey Ann (Bryant) Cole Aug. 11, 1932 - Oct. 17, 2020 CURTIS, Neb. — Audrey Ann (Bryant) Cole, age 88, of Curtis, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, Neb. Audrey was born Aug. 11, 1932, to Joseph and Bessie (Pickering) Hupf in Beverly, Neb. ...

Rhonda Lou (Hardiek) Frack July 14, 1948 - Oct. 16, 2020 NORTON, Kan. — Rhonda Lou (Hardiek) Frack, 72, of Norcatur, died Friday (Oct. 16, 2020), at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kan. She was born in Densmore, Kan., on July 14, 1948, to Virgil and Irene (Reedy) Hardiek...

Donald Charles Benjamin McCOOK Neb. — Donald Charles Benjamin of McCook passed away Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, surrounded by his youngest daughter, Kelly, and eldest grandson, Jonathan. He was 83 years old. He went through the McCook School System and graduated from McCook High School in 1953 and would serve his country in the Green Berets Special Forces Army for the next 20 years. He spent two tours in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged in the fall of 1973. He retired as a Major...

Marguerite E. Stewart Dec. 8, 1935 -Oct. 19, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Marguerite E. Stewart, age 84, of McCook, passed away at Hillcrest Caring Center on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020. Marguerite was born Dec. 8, 1935, in Williamsport, Pa., to parents, Roy and Marguerite (Decker) Downey...

Thomas D. Sughroue CULBERTSON, Neb. — Thomas D. Sughroue, 82, of Culbertson, died Wednesday (Oct. 21, 2020) at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Vrbas of Culbertson; children, Michelle (Kent) Wurm of Shawnee, Kan., Crystal Sughroue of Hastings, Neb., Stephaine (Bill) Haag of Danbury, Neb.,Tom (Kim) Sughroue of Indianola, Neb., and step-son, Josh (Jessica) Vrbas of McCook, Neb.; sister, Nellie Ryan of Indianola, Neb.; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.. ...

Walter V. “Vernon” Orman Aug. 7, 1937 - Oct. 14, 2020 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Walter V. “Vernon” Orman, 83, of Hayes Center, died Oct. 14, 2020, at Gothenburg Health. He was born Aug. 7, 1937, in Maywood, Neb., to Walter and Helen (Lennox) Orman. Vernon graduated from Curtis Ag High School and worked various jobs, eventually working at University Experimental Station in North Platte where he met Virginia Marlin. ...

Agnes Bernice Leising Oct. 28, 1921 - Oct. 21, 2020 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Agnes Bernice Leising, age 98, of Arapahoe, died on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, at the C.A Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. She was born Oct. 28, 1921, in rural Frontier County, Neb., to Martin and Sophia (Stagemeyer) Schutz...

Mary Etta Gage Jan. 15 , 1937 - Oct. 19, 2020 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Mary Etta Gage passed away on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at North Platte Care Center. Mary was born Jan. 15 , 1937, to Clifford and Velma (Hixon) Moody in Imperial, Neb. She attended Wauneta Public Schools, graduating in 1954, and then went on to earn her teaching certificate from McCook Community College. ...

Thomas Daniel Sughroue April 30, 1938 - Oct. 21, 2020 CULBERTSON, Neb. — On Oct. 21, 2020, the Sughroue family lost a loving father, husband, uncle, cousin, and friend following a hospital stay at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, Neb., as a result of Covid-19...

Norman Terry Newton July 26, 1940 - Oct. 25, 2020 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Norman Terry Newton, 80, died Sunday (Oct. 25, 2020), at Edgewood Vista in Grand Island, Neb. He was born July 26, 1940, in Oxford, Neb., to Abel and Bonnie (Winter) Newton. He married Connie Anderson in 2015. He was a farmer...

Helen Portenier Bosley Oct. 29, 1912 - Oct. 27, 2020 HASTINGS, Neb. — Hastings resident Helen Portenier Bosley, 107 and 12 months, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Greg Lindenberger officiating. ...

Phyllis Ann Davis Jan. 6, 1933 - Oct. 18, 2020 FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Phyllis Ann Davis (Goodenberger), age 87, of Fort Collins, passed away Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, at Columbine West Health and Rehabilitation in Fort Collins. She was born to Bert A. and Grace M. ...