Obituaries from May 2021

John Clifford Sines Dec. 27, 1922 - May 1, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — John Clifford Sines, age 98, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his home in Kinship Pointe, McCook. John was born Dec. 27, 1922, in Marian, Neb., to parents, Guy B. and May A. ...

Mervin Carl Zysset Feb. 17, 1936 - April 29, 2021 FARNAM, Neb. — Mervin Carl Zysset, 85, of Farnam, passed peacefully at Lexington Regional Health Center on April 29, 2021. Mervin was born at home in rural Frontier County on Feb. 17, 1936, to Carl and Aurie (Buker) Zysset. ...

Theresa Krysl Oct. 26, 1931 - April 28, 2021 ATKINSON, Neb. — Theresa Krysl, age 89, of Atkinson, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Parkside Manor in Stuart, Neb. She was born in Atkinson on Oct. 26, 1931, to John and Mary (Kohle) Laible. She attended and graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Atkinson. Theresa worked as a nanny for several families and then at Clary’s grocery as a clerk for several years...

William Henry Welsh May 29, 1944 - April 27, 2021 CULBERTSON, Beb. — William Henry Welsh, 76, of Culbertson, was taken to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Culbertson, after a long fought battle from cancer. Willie was born May 29, 1944, to Henry and Elsie (Ivers) Welsh in Ogallala, Neb. He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1964...

Melvin Dem Moore April 10, 1933 - May 1, 2021 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Melvin Dem Moore of Benkelman was born April 10, 1933, to Dem and Norma Thomas Moore at Oberlin, Kan. Melvin lost his battle to cancer, May 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife, Margaret and family. His last weeks on this earth were spent celebrating his life’s story, with friends and family members...

Lee William O’Neil May 1, 1943 - April 24, 2021 BRUSH, Colo. — Lee William O’Neil, 77, of Brush, went home to Jesus on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Lee was born May 1, 1943, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, Neb., to Gilbert “Pat” and Kathleen (Clifford) O’Neil. ...

Gerald Dean Hein Dec. 19, 1938 - Sept. 26, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Gerald Dean Hein, 81, of McCook, died Sept. 26, 2020, at his home. Cremation was chosen. Graveside services are Friday, May 7, 2021, 10 a.m., at the Culbertson Cemetery with Jim Jones providing words of comfort...

Donna M. Maaske Jan. 25, 1947 - May 1, 2021 HOLDREGE, Neb. — Memorial services for Donna M. Maaske will be Friday, May 7, 2021, at 2 p.m., at the Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege with Pastor Murray Jones officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in rural Gosper County, Neb...

Mary M. Peterson July 24, 1960 - April 29, 2021 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — ­Mary M. Peterson, 60, of Grand Island, formerly of McCook, Neb., passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at CHI-Health St. Francis Medical Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Casual dress is requested...

Reba F. Solko Jan. 14, 1963 - May 4, 2021 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Reba (Seybold) Solko passed away May 4, 2021, in North Platte at the age of 58. Reba was born Jan. 14, 1963, in McCook, Neb., to Ronald and Donna (McKernan) Seybold. She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1981...

C. William “Bill” O’Brien June 10, 1936 - April 19, 2021 LASALLE, Colo. — C. William “Bill” O’Brien, age 84, of La Salle, passed away at his home surrounded in love on Monday, April 19, 2021. Bill was born on June 10, 1936, in Nebraska, to John J. and Kathryn V. (Sullivan) O’Brien...

Dolores M. Hayes Sept. 21, 1931 - May 3, 2021 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Dolores M. Hayes, 89, of Grand Island, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Monday, May 3, 2021 at Tiffany Square Care Center. Dolores wishes were to be cremated and inurnment will be at a later date at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb. ...

Terry Dean Schleeman May 5, 1945 - April 13, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Terry Dean Schleeman, age 75, of McCook, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook April 13, 2021.  He was born in McCook on May 5, 1945, to George J. and Wilma E. (Ahrens) Schleeman.  Terry attended school in McCook. ...

Keith Lock Arterburn Feb. 5, 1925 - Dec. 26, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Keith Lock Arterburn was born in Holyoke, Colorado on Feb. 5, 1925 to Roley and Ruby (Lock) Arterburn. He died Dec. 26, 2020, at the home of his grandson, Chris and wife, Molly, in Ft. Collins, Colo., where he lived since July 15, 2020...

Bertha Lucille Appleyard Magee March 7, 1924 - April 19, 2021 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Bertha Lucille Appleyard Magee passed away in Lakewood, Colo., on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born on March 7, 1924, on a farm near Quick, north of McCook, Neb., to Nathan and Ola Mae Knepp Appleyard...

John R. Burk June 13, 1928 - May 12, 2020 ATWOOD, Kan. — The family of John R. Burk requests your presence at a memorial service in honor of his life on Monday, May 31, 2021, 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood with the Revs. Fr. Norbert Dlabal and Fr. Gnanasekar Kulandai officiating...

Martin Virgil Wadle Nov. 5, 1955 - May 7, 2021 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Martin Virgil Wadle, age 65, of Indianola, passed away on May 7, 2021, in Loveland, Colo., at his sister’s home. Martin was born on Nov. 5, 1955, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Betty (Kennard) and Virgil Wadle. ...

Betty Ann Grissom May 17, 1939 - May 11, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. —Betty Ann Grissom, age 81, of Arapahoe, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. She was born on May 17, 1939, in Ashdown, Ark., to Raymond and Odell (Cooper) Robbins. She had a happy childhood with her sister, cousins, and friends. ...

James Russell Knifley May 7, 1979 - April 28,2021 GREENUP, Ill. — On April 28, 2021, (J.R.) James Knifley, 41, went to heaven to go fishing with his dad, Paul Knifley, grandpa, William B. Kruger, grandma and grandpa, Betty and Elmer Hyde, grandma, Mildred Knifley, aunt and uncle, Alberta and Bill Hannah, uncles, Dave Denton and Albert (Bud) Kruger, sister, Debbie Brown, brother, Lee Knifley and cousins...

Vera Marie Gleason May 3, 1930 - May 7, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Vera Marie Gleason, 91, of Beaver City, died Friday (May 7, 2021), in Kearney, Neb. She was born May 3, 1930, west of Champion, Neb., to Charles and Mary Kimberling. She married Don Gleason on Sept. 23, 1950...

Linda Sayer May 19, 1945 - Jan. 21, 2021 GARDNER, Kan. — Linda Sayer, 75, of Gardner, died Jan. 21, 2021. She was born May 19, 1945, in Holbrook, Neb., to William and Mabel (Ridpath) Sayer. She worked in manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents; andbrothers, Richard, Dean and Terry Sayer...

Charleen M. Bennett McCOOK, Neb — Charleen M. Bennett, 90, of McCook, formerly of Edison, Neb., died Monday (May 10, 2021), at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Services are pending with Mitchell-Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Oxford, Neb. A full obituary will appear in a following newspaper publication...

Robert G. “Bob” Maag Oct. 31, 1935 – May 11, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Robert G. “Bob” Maag was born on Oct. 31, 1935, in Denver, Colo., to Arthur and Edna (Willis) Maag. The family lived in Wray, Colo., before moving to McCook, Neb., where Bob started school, graduating from high school in 1953. ...

Iola June Egle May 3, 1928 - May 9, 2021 BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Iola June Egle, age 93, of Bentonville, died May 9, 2021. She was born May 3, 1928, to Edward and Esther (Heye) Rousselle in Max, Neb. Iola gave her heart to Jesus at the tender age of six years old. She graduated from Wauneta High School in 1945 and attended Fort Wayne Bible College in Indiana and Azusa Pacific Bible College in California. She married her “Love,” Donald Egle, on Aug.1, 1950.  Together they farmed near Stratton, Neb., and operated Egle Auction Service until 2001.  Don and Iola retired in 2002 in Bella Vista, Ark.. ...

Tosha Dawn Garrison Sept. 17, 1972 - May 13, 2021 NESS CITY, Kan. — Tosha Dawn Garrison, 48, of Ness City, formerly of Oberlin, Kan., died Thursday (May 13, 2021), at KU Medical Center. She was born Sept. 17, 1972, in Plainville, Kan., to Terry O. Garrison and Linda Manning. She graduated from Decatur County High School in 1991 and earned a bachelor’s degree in 1998 and master’s degree in 2002 from from Fort Hays State University...

Cloyd Hoyt July 26, 1918 - Jan. 17, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Cloyd Hoyt of McCook died Jan. 17, 2021. His life will be remembered and celebrated on Sunday, May 30, 2021, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Community Center on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds in McCook. ...

Karen A Mortimore March 25, 1945 - May 11, 2021 SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. — Karen A. Mortimore, 76, passed away on May 11, 2021. She was born March 25, 1945, to Francis J. and Della (Frick) Owens. Her family moved several times, with her father working on the railroad. She attended school in Brush, Colo., and Curtis, Bridgeport and McCook, Neb., and graduated high school in Scottsbluff...

Linda Kay Brown Sept. 4, 1947 - May 11, 2021 PEETZ, Colo. — Linda Kay Brown, 73, of Peetz, was received into the arms of her Lord Jesus on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. Viewing will be from 2 – 7 p.m., Sunday, May 23 at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 5 – 7 p.m...

Carolyn Ann (Michals) O’Brien March 24, 1939 - May 19, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Carolyn Ann (Michals) O’Brien passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Beaver City Manor, with her daughters by her side. Carolyn was born on March 24, 1939, to Henry E. ...

Dianna Butherus Korell Sept. 30, 1949 - May 19, 2021 ASHLAND, Neb. — Dianna Butherus Korell died May 19, 2021, at her lake home near Ashland where she loved the view of the lake, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 71 years old. Dianna was born to George and Irva (Wagner) Butherus on Sept. ...

Annie Nunamaker July 10, 1951 - May 22, 2021 WAUNETA, Neb. — Annie Elizabeth McDonald Nunamaker was born July 10, 1951, in Johnstone, Scotland, to James and Agnes (McNamara) Murney. As a young girl, Annie attended school in Scotland and graduated from St. Margaret’s High School...

Dorothy Ann (Lunbery) Barger Aug. 13, 1926 - May 27, 2020 CULBERTSON, Neb. —Services for Dorothy Ann (Lunbery) Barger, age 93, of rural Culbertson, will be Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 3 p.m., in the West First Chapel in McCook, Neb., with Pastor Johnny Walker officiating. Inurnment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook...

Warren and Pauline Harper ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Visitation for Warren Harper (Feb. 6, 2021) and Pauline Harper (Nov. 26, 2020), is Friday, May 28, 2021, 3-6 p.m., at Wenburg Funeral Chapel, 652 Main Street, Arapahoe. Memorial services are Saturday, May 29, 2021, 11 a.m. with a meal at 4 p.m., at Island (East of Edison, south on Road 432, first road south past Turkey Creek)...

Harold L. Perkins May 30, 1931 - Nov. 14, 2020 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Harold L. Perkins, age 89, of Benkelman, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. Harold was born May 30, 1931, in Denver, Colo., to parents, James and Lola (Sharpe) Perkins. He was one of 10 siblings who grew up in Colorado, attending school and graduating from Bennett High School in Bennett, Colo...

Karl Bruce Wendelin March 11, 1949 - March 29, 2021 OBERLIN, Kan. — Karl Bruce Wendelin, 72, died March 29, 2021. He was born March 11, 1949, to Karl L. and Edna (nee Holle) Wendelin in McCook, Neb. He was preceded in death by his sister, Holle Jean; parents; and brother, Norman...

Robert “Bob” Miller April 7, 1940 - May 19, 2021 SALEM, Ore. — Robert “Bob” Miller, 81, of Salem, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife and children after a long battle with prostate cancer on May 19, 2021. He was born in Denver, Colo., on April 7, 1940. Bob graduated from Indianola High School in Indianola, Neb. He attended Kearney State College in Kearney, Neb., and earned a bachelor’s degree in education. He married Monica Schaaf on May 28, 1965...

Robert George Beck Dec. 23, 1951 - Nov. 11, 2020 SPRINGFIELD, Mo. —Robert George Beck, 68, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Nov. 11, 2020, in Springfield. A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, June 5, 2021, 1 p.m (MT), at the Benkelman United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 803 Chief Street in Benkelman...

M. Marlene “Marty” Utterback Sept. 22, 1943 - May 26, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — M. Marlene “Marty” Utterback, 77, of Arapahoe, died Wednesday (May 26, 2021). She was born Sept. 22, 1943 in Benkelman, Neb., to Clarence and Treva (Byerly) Hoover. She married James T. Utterback Jr. on Oct. 16, 1976. She worked in the food service industry and healthcare...

Aubrey Bradford Feb. 20, 1988 - May 17, 2021 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Mr. Aubrey Bradford, age 33, of Newport News, Va., passed away while on active duty on May 17, 2021, in Virginia. Aubrey was born Feb. 20, 1988, in Boise, Idaho, to parents, Barry Rhett and Michelle Anjeanette (Waller) Bradford. He attended school in California, graduating from high school in Barstow, Calif., in 2006. Following high school, from 2006 to 2014, Aubrey worked for a construction crew in Idaho...

Gary V. Hobbs TRENTON, Neb. — Gary V. Hobbs, 68, of Trenton, died Thursday (May 27, 2021), in Trenton. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Eunice Arlene (Nealeigh) Campbell Aug. 3,1947 - July 3, 2020 NAALEHU, Hawaii — Eunice Arlene (Nealeigh) Campbell, 72, died July 3, 2020, at Naalehu. A memorial service is Saturday, June 19, 2021, 11a.m., at Trenton United Methodist Church. Memorials can be given in her name to Naalehu Methodist Church Kitchen Fund, P.O. Box 232, Naalehu, HI 96772...