Obituaries from August 2021

Bennett Clay Lienemann Nov. 7, 1962 - July 21, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Bennett Clay Lienemann, 58, was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Max and Carolyn (Wolfe) Lienemann. The family moved to Oxnard, Calif., where they lived for a while, then moved to Fort Collins, Colo. ...

Robert Hamilton April 11, 1934 - July 30, 2021 WAUNETA, Neb. —Robert Dale Hamilton was born on April 11, 1934, in Palisade, Neb., to Mary E. (Butler) and Orval O. Hamilton. As a young boy, Bob grew up in Wauneta and attended grade school and Wauneta High School. ...

William Hale “Bill” Weaver Dec. 12, 1936 - July 31, 2021 HOLDREGE, Neb. — A memorial service for William H. Weaver will be held on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege, with Rev. Dr. Mark Crist officiating...

Dwight Eugene Gallatin Dec. 2, 1931, - Aug. 1, 2021 DANBURY, Neb. — Dwight Eugene Gallatin, 89, a longtime farmer in the Danbury area, passed away Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton, Neb. He was born on Dec. 2, 1931, to John and Helen (Hoffstrand) Gallatin at the family farm in Red Willow County, Neb. ...

Nancy E. Kautz CULBERTSON, Neb. — Nancy E. Kautz, 71, of Culbertson, died Saturday (July 31, 2021), at her home. Services are pending. Friends can leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements...

Ford J. Hubbard Dec. 15, 1929 - July 31, 2021 HOLDREGE, Neb. — A memorial service for Ford J. Hubbard will be on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege with Mr. Greg Clark of the Church of Christ officiating. Interment will follow at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege...

Wilma Ina Haussermann June 8, 1927 - July 31, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Wilma Ina Haussermann, 94, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (July 31, 2021), after a brief hospitalization in Phelps Memorial Hospital, Holdrege, Neb. She was born near Alma, Neb., on June 8, 1927, to Friend Valentine (Mike) and Augusta Louise Rebman Hadley. She married Eldin Haussermann, on Nov. 11, 1947, at the Bethany Lutheran Church parsonage near Axtell...

Carolyn M. Shadley Oct. 9, 1955 — July 29, 2021 TRENTON, Neb. — Carolyn M. Shadley, age 65, of Trenton, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the Great Plains Health in North Platte. She was born in Denver, Colo., on Oct. 9, 1955, to James and Della “Joan” (Gentry) Smith. The family moved to McCook and Carol graduated from McCook High School in 1973. In May of 1975, Carol was united in marriage to Marcy Shadley. He preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 2021...

Delores Ann (Primus) Orman March 23, 1943 - Aug. 7, 2021 MAYWOOD, Neb. — Delores Ann (Primus) Orman, age 78, passed away peacefully in her home with her family attending her on Aug. 7, 2021. Delores was born March 23, 1943, in Vinton, Iowa. She grew up in Vinton and was an active teenager involved in 4-H, as well as being a life guard, her church youth group, and helping at her parents’ appliance store. ...

Jean M. Witte Oct. 27, 1929 - Aug. 8, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Jean M. Witte, age 91, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021. She was born near Orafino, Neb., on Oct. 27, 1929, to Theodore “Ted” and Eunice (Moore) Ohlson. ...

Lindsay Renee Collins Aug. 5, 1978 - July 14, 2021 LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Lindsay Renee Collins, 42, of Lakewood, died July 14, 2021, in Denver, Colo.. She was born Aug. 5, 1978, in Cambridge, Neb., to Doug and Judy (Steele) Collins. She worked as a teacher at Fort Collins, Colo., and later as a program director at Kids Smart...

Merril Morris Oct. 13, 1954 - Aug. 6, 2021 DANBURY, Neb. — Merril Morris, age 66, of Danbury, passed away Aug. 6, 2021. He was born on Oct. 13, 1954, to Howard and Ardith (White) Morris. Merril continued his education and graduated from Holbrook High School. ...

Kathy Sue Reid Oct. 4, 1955 - Aug. 10, 2021 STRATTON, Neb. — Kathy was born Oct. 4, 1955, in McCook to Eldon and Marilyn (Doyle) Moore of Bartley, Neb. She was the oldest of four children born to this union. At the age of eight, her mother passed away unexpectedly from Guillain-Barre Syndrome, leaving a young family without a mother. ...

Susan Lee McKinney July 8, 1949 - Aug. 10, 2021 PALISADE, Neb. — Susan Lee McKinney, 72, of Palisade, passed away at her home on Tuesday morning, Aug. 10, 2021. She was born in San Luis Obispo, Calif., to Walden and Erma (Rick) Coffee, on July 8, 1949. ...

Stella Faye Busch ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Stella Faye Busch, age 97, of Arapahoe, passed away on Aug. 12, 2021, at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Neb., surrounded by her four daughters. She was born in Fort Collins, Colo., to Elbert and Amelia (DeWald) Street, the eldest of 10 children She attended school in Fort Collins. ...

Teresa Dravenstott PALISADE, Neb. — Teresa Dravenstott, 68, of Palisade, died today (Aug. 13, 2021), at her home. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Charleen Mae Bennett July 27, 1930 - May 10, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — A memorial service and inurnment for Charleen M. Bennett will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Edison Christian Church in Edison with Pastor Kirk Einspahr officiating. A private inurnment of Charleen, Charles and Kathleen will be held prior to the service at the Edison Cemetery in Edison....

Antonette Willa “Toni” Turner June 9, 1920 - Aug. 13, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Antonette Willa “Toni” Turner, 101, of McCook, died Friday (Aug. 13, 2021) at Kinship Pointe in McCook. She was born June 9, 1920, to Julia Irene (Pavelka) and Johnny J. Skupa. She was a lifelong resident of the Bladen area in Webster County. She graduated from Campbell High School 1939...

Linda M. Currie Aug. 26, 1952 - Aug. 7, 2021 ORD, Neb. — Linda M. Currie, 68, of Ord passed away on Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, at the CHI St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Linda’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. ...

Roberta Ann (Wurm) Johnson July 25, 1940 - Aug. 14, 2021 OBERLIN, Kan. — Roberta Ann (Wurm) Johnson, 81, died Saturday (Aug. 14, 2021), at the Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin. She was born July 25, 1940, in Norton, Kan. She married Lynn Johnson Sept. 27, 1959. She and her husband were real estate brokers...

Lucille Marie (Horinek) Stevens July 7, 1927 – July 21, 2021 LOVELAND, Colo. — Lucille Marie (Horinek) Stevens, 94, died peacefully in Loveland on July 21, 2021. Lucille joined her husband of 70 years, Ernest Stevens, only a few weeks following his death. She was a wonderful mother to four children, and a beloved grandmother to six grandchildren and one step-grandchild...

Susan Schamel Malmberg Sept. 7, 1955 – Aug. 14, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. — Susan Schamel Malmberg, 65, cherished wife, beloved mother, and proud grandmother, passed away Aug. 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by mother and father, Donald and Joan Schamel; father-in-law, Olof Malmberg; and sister-in-law, Nancy Bacon. ...

Karen Marie McVey June 7, 1953 – Aug.16, 2021 HAIGLER, Neb. — Karen M. McVey passed away on Monday, Aug. 16, 2021, at the ranch near Haigler after a year-long fight with cancer. She was born June 7, 1953, at North Platte, Neb., to Wesley Steel and Joy Binegar Steel. She attended Hall Grade School and graduated from North Platte High School in 1971...

Clarence “Clue” F. Sahm June 10, 1949 - Aug. 24, 2021 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Clarence “Clue” F. Sahm, 72, of Indianola, passed away Tuesday morning, Aug. 24, 2021, in McCook. He was born on June 10, 1949, to Clarence and Charlotte (Munsey) Sahm in McCook. He attended school in Indianola and graduated from high school in 1967...

Gerald (Jerry) Olson June 25, 1945 - Aug. 24, 2021 OBERLIN, Kan. — Gerald (Jerry) Olson, 76, of Oberlin, died Tuesday (Aug. 24, 2021), at Oberlin. He was born June 25, 1945, in Oberlin to Gilbert Steen and Evelyn (Lorenson) Olson. He married Connie May on Jan. 20, 1979. He was a farmer...

Norma Minnick Wymore Nov. 5, 1933 - Aug. 26, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Norma Jean Wymore, age 87, of Cambridge, passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, Neb., on Aug. 26, 2021.  She was born in Atwood, Kan., Nov. 5, 1933, to John and Vera (Rummel) Dirks. ...

Ronald Jess Clark Feb. 21, 1935 - Aug. 29, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Ronald Jess Clark, age 86, a longtime resident of McCook and a longtime administrator for McCook Public Schools, passed away at his home in McCook on Sunday morning, Aug. 29, 2021. Ron was born on Feb. ...

Jerry D. “JD” Pfeiffer Aug. 5, 1945 - Aug. 29, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Jerry D. “JD” Pfeiffer, 76, of Beaver City, died Sunday (Aug. 29, 2021), at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City. He was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Oxford, Neb., to Elmer and Marie (Dunkhas) Pfeiffer...

Bennett Clay Lienemann Nov. 7, 1962 - July 21, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — A Celebration of Life for Bennett Clay Lienemann is Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, 12 p.m., at the Cambridge Community Building in Cambridge, Neb. A meal will be served; please RSVP to (308) 340-2911 so a count can be taken for the food...

Alta (Stock) Fahrenbruch Feb. 18, 1927 - Aug. 22, 2021 NORTON, Kan. — Alta Birdeena Stock Fahrenbruch was born Feb. 18, 1927, to William Winton and Erma Fern Matson Stock in rural Hitchcock County, Neb. She passed away on Aug. 22, 2021, at the Andbe Home in Norton, at the age of 94...

Shirley J. Walter April 16, 1937 - Aug. 6, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Shirley Jean Walter was born April 16, 1937, in Wray, Colo., to Glenn G. and Verna Clara (Hershele) Mason. Shirley grew up in Wray and Windsor, Colo., and attended college in Arvada, Colo., where she received her bachelor’s degree in education...

Joy A. Feeken Jan. 15, 1928 - Aug. 29, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Joy A. Feeken, age 93, of Cambridge, passed away at the Beaver City Manor on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. She was born to Theodore “Ted” and Eunice (Moore) Ohlson in Red Willow County near Bartley on the family homestead on Jan. 15, 1928. Joy attended the Sunnyside school for part of her elementary schooling. She attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945...

Cynthia Georgette Peklo June 10, 1954 - Aug. 26, 2021 OMAHA, Neb. — Cynthia Georgette Peklo, 67, of Omaha, died Aug. 26, 2021, at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha. She was born June 10, 1954 in McCook, Neb., to George and Alice (Vogt) Hays. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1972...

Jackie L. Lindsley Jan. 23, 1960 - Aug. 28, 2021 COLUMBUS, Neb. — Jackie L. Lindsley, 61, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, at her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 1, 2021, at the United Methodist Church in Wolbach. Pastor Mike Anderson will officiate. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. today,Tuesday, Aug.31, 2021, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul...