Obituaries from September 2021

Rita Louise Wimberley Wallace June 23, 1959 - Aug. 12, 2021 OAKLEY, Kan. — Rita Louise Wimberley Wallace was born on July 22, 1959, to Twyla Lowe and Ralph Wimberley. Rita did not have an easy life. She left home at the age of 14. From the age of 14, she was on her own traveling the United States. ...

John Dee Miller Jan. 24, 1949 - Aug. 30, 2021 TRENTON, Neb. — John Dee Miller, age 72, of Trenton, passed away at the Bryan West Hospital of Lincoln on Aug. 30, 2021. He was born in McCook on Jan. 24, 1949, to Kenneth and Mildred (Warrick) Miller. John attended and graduated from Trenton High School in 1968...

Betty J. Robison May 19, 1935 - Sept. 3, 2021 TRENTON, Neb. — Betty J. Robison, a longtime resident of Trenton, passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at Community Hospital in McCook from injuries sustained in a car accident. She was 86 years of age. Betty was born on May 19, 1935, to Willis “Jim” and Helen (Ganshorn) Hidy at the “Hidy Basement” on the family farm near Trenton. She attended school in Hitchcock County and graduated from Trenton High School with the Class of 1953...

Daniel Alan Kinkade Aug. 4, 1979 - Sept. 4, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Daniel Alan Kinkade, 42, most commonly referred to as Danny, passed through the pearly gates on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021...Heaven was not prepared for Danny. He is survived by his parents, Kelly and Kathy Kinkade; brother, Brian (Jackie) Kinkade; grandparents, George and Peggy Pearson; and the sweetest daughter a guy could ask for, Jayda Rochelle Kinkade. ...

Rodney “Rod” Bowman TRENTON Ne. — Rodney “Rod” Bowman, 82, died Dec. 31, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Graveside services are Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, 1 p.m., at the Trenton Cemetery with Kyle Nichols officiating. A celebration of his life will follow services at the Family Life Center in Trenton...

Wesley Spickelmier July 15, 1942 - Sept. 5, 2021 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Wesley C. Spickelmier was born July 15, 1942, in McCook, Neb., to June (Kannow) and Lester W. Spickelmier. Wes grew up in the McCook area and graduated from Red Willow High School in 1960...

John Riener March 10, 1979 - Sept. 4, 2021 ATWOOD, Kan. — John Riener, 42, of Atwood, died Sept. 4, 2021, in Phillipsburg, Kan. He was born March 10, 1979, at McCook Community Hospital to Karol and Patricia (Marintzer) Riener. John graduated from Herndon High School in 1997, Colby Community College in 1999, and Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in 2000. ...

Russel Hiatt Jones Oct. 19, 1942 - Sept. 6, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Russel Hiatt Jones, age 78, of McCook, passed away Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. Russel was born Oct. 19, 1942, in McCook to parents, Kenneth and Vada (Relph) Jones. Russel graduated from high school in Hayes Center, Neb., before going on to attend Kearney State College...

Daniel James Scott Dec. 21, 1988 - Sept. 2, 2021 LINCOLN, Neb. — Daniel James Scott passed away peacefully in Lincoln on Sept. 2, 2021. He was born in McCook, Neb., to Darwin and Vicki (Markwith) Scott. He attended SWATS since he graduated high school in 2009...

Lawrence “Shorty” Andrew Junker Oct. 27, 1933 - Sept. 4, 2021 BEAVER CITY, Neb. — Lawrence “Shorty” Andrew Junker, 87, of Beaver City, died Saturday (Sept. 4, 2021), at the VA Hospital in Omaha, Neb. He was born Oct. 27, 1933, in Indianola, Neb., to Floyd and Elizabeth (Lehn) Junker...

Sharon Annette (Hoyt) Denison March 8, 1941 - Sept. 7, 2021 MARTIN, S.D. — Sharon Annette Hoyt Denison was born March 8, 1941, to Willard Lynn and Violet Virginia Hoyt in McCook, Neb.. Sharon passed away Sept. 7, 2021 at Martin, S.D. She grew up on a farm nine miles south of Culbertson, Neb.,, the oldest of four daughters. ...

M. Elaine Stagemeyer Lueders Feb. 15, 1938 - Sept. 4, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — M. Elaine Stagemeyer Lueders, age 83, of Arapahoe, formerly of Holbrook, Neb., passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. She was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Cambridge to Guy E. and Lela E. (Remington) Fetters...

Ila A. Widger WAUNETA, Neb. — Ila A. Widger, 91, died Saturday (Sept. 11, 2021), the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta. Services are pending with Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com.

Michelle Renae Unger-Grier STRATTON, Neb. — Michelle Renae Unger-Grier, 43, of Stratton, died Friday (Sept. 3, 2021), at Community Hospital in McCook from injuries sustained in a car accident. A celebration of life service is Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, 5 p.m. (MT), at the Fire Hall in Benkelman, Neb. No visitation; cremation was chosen. A private family inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge, Neb...

Joel Petersen FAIRMONT, Neb. — Joel Petersen, 61, formerly of Cambridge, Neb., died Sunday (Sept. 12, 2021), at the Fairview Assisted Living Facility in Fairmont. Services are pending with Lockenour Jones Mortuary in Cambridge. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com...

Freda Wilhelmina Schultz Wasia Sept. 3, 1923 - Sept. 9, 2021 NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas ­— Freda Wilhelmina (Schultz) Wasia passed away Sept. 9, 2021, six days after her 98th birthday. Freda was born Sept. 3, 1923, at Danbury, Neb., to parents, Cleyone M. and Rudolph J. Schultz. She attended high school at Danbury, excelling in women’s softball...

Joel Clarence Petersen Sept. 13, 1959 - Sept. 12, 2021 FAIRMONT, Neb. — Joel Clarence Petersen passed away on Sept. 12, 2021, at the age of 61, at the Fairmont Nursing Home in Fairmont. Joel was born on Sept. 13, 1959, in Lincoln, Neb., to Jerry and Anastasia Petersen. Joel was born with Downs Syndrome and during this time, Jerry and Annie were proud to raise him themselves in their loving home. In January of 1960, the family moved to a farm in Cambridge, Neb., where Joel spent his childhood...

H.R. McKinty Feb. 23 1928 - Sept. 7 2021 APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — H.R. McKinty, 93, died Sept. 7, 2021, at Apache Junction. Her served in the U.S. Navy. He married Shirley Jarchow on July 1, 1973. He had a dentistry practice in McCook, Neb., for 16 years...

Karen “Kim” Sis McCOOK, Neb. — Karen “Kim” Sis died Sunday (Sept. 19, 2021), at her home in McCook. Memorial services are Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, 10 a.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Private family inurnment will take place at later date. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com. Memorials can be left in her name to the McCook Humane Society...

Rosa Belle (Curran) Repass Aug. 22, 1929 - Sept. 20, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Rosa Belle (Curran) Repass, age 92, of McCook, passed away in McCook on Sept. 20, 2021. Rosa Belle was born Aug. 22, 1929, in Hayes Center, Neb., to parents, John J. and Elva E. (Scott) Curran. She was one of three children born to this union. Rosa Belle attended school in Hayes Center, graduating with the Class of 1948. Following high school, Rosa Belle began teaching. She continued to teach until she was married...

Harold Allan “Herb” McNutt Sept. 4, 1936 - Sept. 15, 2021 KEARNEY, Neb. — Harold Allan “Herb” McNutt, age 85, of Kearney, passed away at his home on Sept. 15, 2021. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Sept. 4, 1936, to Roy and Lucille (Marcum) McNutt. Herb attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1954. Herb enlisted in the United States Army on Oct. 28, 1954, serving in Germany prior to being honorably discharged on Oct. 28,1956...

Doris Irene Howey Feb. 23, 1927 - Sept. 17, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Doris Irene Howey, 94, of Arapahoe, died Friday (Sept. 17, 2021), at C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. She was born Feb. 23, 1927, in Harlan County, Neb., to Roy and Loretta (Hoppe) Snyder. She married Lorn Hines in Norton, Kan., on May 24, 1947. After her husband died, she married Robert Howey in 1993...

Robert “Bob” Dale Wood Dec. 7, 1933 - Sept. 4, 2021 GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Robert “Bob” Dale Wood, 87 of Fort Shaw, passed away unexpectedly Sept. 4, 2021, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home and per Bob’s wishes there will be no services at this time...

Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea July 15, 1960 - Sept. 14, 2021 SCOTT CITY, Kan. — Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at his home in Scott City. He was born on July 15, 1960, in Smyrna, Tenn., the son of Patrick Bernard and Alice June Gerver O’Dea. Bob worked for Ecolab for 25 years and currently for KDOT...

Karen I. “Kim” Sis Nov. 27, 1953 - Sept. 19, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Karen I. “Kim” Sis, age 67, of McCook, passed away suddenly at her home on Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.  Kim, as her friends called her; was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Nov. 27, 1953, to Charles and Delores (Riegelski) Marlow.  She graduated from high school in 1971. ...

Dale Allen CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Dale Allen, 80, died Saturday (Sept. 25, 2021), at the Cambridge Hospital. Cremation was chosen. A private family service will be at a future date. Memorials may be left in his name to the Cambridge Museum. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour Jones Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements...

Robert James Wright Aug. 13, 1940 - Sept. 23, 2021 PUEBLO, Colo. — Robert James Wright passed away Sept 23, 2021, in Pueblo. He was born Aug. 13, 1940, in McCook, Neb., one of six children, to Edith and Robert “Whitey” Wright.  Bob enjoyed playing cribbage with family and friends, fishing with his brother and all the boys, as well as watching football, especially the Denver Broncos and the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He was also a fan of the Colorado Rockies. Bob loved to make people laugh and seemingly never met a stranger. . ...

Charles Edward Riley Feb. 11, 1939  - Sept. 26, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Charles Edward Riley, age 82, of McCook, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021.   He was born in Gravette, Ark., to Gilbert and Vonnie (Duncan) Riley on Feb. ...

Ronald Janicke Aug. 13, 1937 - Sept. 27, 2021 MAX, Neb. — Ronald Frederick William Janicke, known as Buddy to longtime friends, was born Aug. 13, 1937, in Lawrence, Kan., to Milton William and Fayetta Ville (Windhorst) Janicke. He was the second of three children, and their only son. ...