Obituaries from January 2022

Garry Dale Unger May 11, 1963 - Oct.16, 2021 ORANGE, Calif. — Garry Unger was called to his heavenly home on Oct. 16, 2021. A service was in Orange, Calif., on Nov. 6, 2021. Because of the pandemic and distance, many from the McCook area were unable to attend that service. ...

Rick O. Ebert Dec. 7, 1952 - Dec. 27, 2021 OBERLIN, Kan. — Rick O. Ebert, husband to Sue, father to nine, mentor to many, and friend to all—died on Dec. 27, 2021. Born Dec. 7, 1952, in McCook, Neb. Rick spent his life following his adventurous spirit. ...

Lola Joan Diederich Oct. 13, 1933 - Dec. 30, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Lola Joan Diederich, age 88, of McCook, departed this life in McCook, at her home on Dec. 30, 2021. She went peacefully with her daughter, Carol and granddaughter, Heather, by her side...

Daniel Marks June 21, 1965 - Jan. 1, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Daniel Marks, 56, of McCook, passed away early Saturday morning, Jan. 1, 2022, at his home just outside McCook. Daniel Dean Marks was born on June 21, 1965, in McCook, to Willard and Janette (Weiss) Marks. ...

Adolph Kalinski Dec. 22,1926 - Dec. 27, 2021 GRAHAM, Wash. — Adolph lived to celebrate his 95th birthday in superb mental health and was surrounded by his immediate family while being in the care of his daughter, Dara Edwards, during this past year...

Thomas “Tom” Joseph Cuellar Feb. 2, 1955 - Dec. 21, 2021 WHEAT RIDGE, Colo.— Thomas “Tom” Joseph Cuellar of Wheat Ridge passed away Dec. 21, 2021. He was born on Feb. 2, 1955 to Manuel Cuellar and Marilyn (Cline) Cuellar. He grew up in Indianola and McCook, Neb. He married Donna Morell on July 20, 1979...

Elloise Rae Chambers Jan. 9,1946 - Jan. 3, 2022 PORTLAND, Ore. — Elloise Rae (Giles) Chambers was welcomed into the loving arms of Jesus on Jan. 3, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body disease. Elloise was born Jan. 9,1946, in Hastings, Neb., the second child of Melvin and Henrietta Giles. ...

Yale David Hunt May 31, 1983 - Dec. 11, 2021 FAIRBURY, Neb. — Yale David Hunt of Fairbury passed away on Dec. 11, 2021, at Creighton/Bergan Mercy hospital in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 38. He was born on May 31, 1983, to David and Loretta Hunt in McCook, Neb. ...

Clarissa “Cassie” (Teel) Uerling Aug. 7, 1933 – Dec. 23, 2021 FORT SMITH, Ark. — Clarissa “Cassie” Uerling (nee Teel), 88, of Fort Smith, passed away on Dec. 22, 2021. Cassie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and nurse. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church...

Kenneth John Quigley July 22, 1929 -Dec. 17, 2021 ORANGEVALE, Calif. — Kenneth John Quigley was born at his aunt’s home in Indianola, Neb., on July 22, 1929, along with his twin brother, Charles. He passed away after a long illness on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at the age of 92...

Delores Richards HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Delores Richards, 92, died Thursday (Jan. 6, 2022), at her home, Services are pending with Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Terry Lee Lippelmann May 1, 1954 - Jan. 1, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Terry Lee Lippelmann, 67, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022, in Colby. He was born on May 1, 1954 in Oberlin, Kan., to Gordon and Mildred (Cramer) Lippelmann, of which he was the second of three sons. Terry grew up on the family farm southwest of Oberlin...

Delores Anne (Traphagen) Gettman June 29, 1931 - Jan. 9, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Delores Anne Gettman, age 90, of McCook, passed away at tCommunity Hospital of McCook, on Janu. 9, 2022. She was born at St. Ann, Neb., on June 29, 1931, to Robert and Mary (Braun) Traphagan. Delores was one of 13 children and the last one to pass away...

Bernard “Bernie” E Jones CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Bernard “Bernie” E. Jones, 79, of Cambridge, died Sunday (Jan. 9, 2022), at his home. A Celebration of Life is planned at a future date. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements...

Charles “Chuck” Frederick Hedke Aug. 14, 1942  - Jan. 8, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Charles “Chuck” Frederick Hedke, 79, a longtime resident of Hitchcock County, Neb., passed away on Jan. 8, 2022, from natural causes. Chuck was born Aug. 14, 1942, to Elmer “Doc” and Leona Hedke. ...

Delores Yvonne (McKillip) Richards Aug. 28, 1929 - Jan. 6, 2022 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Delores Yvonne (McKillip) Richards, age 92, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, at her residence near Hayes Center, surrounded by her children.  Delores, the oldest daughter of Irwin “Fay” and Letha “Mae” (Gangwish) McKillip, was born Aug. ...

Lawrence E. Friestad Sept. 22, 1946 - Jan. 11, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Lawrence E. Friestad, age 75, of McCook, passed away at his home on Jan. 11, 2022. He was born in Ottawa, Ill., on Sept. 22, 1946, to Joseph M. and Hazel I. (Foreman) Friestad. Lawrence attended College View Academy in Lincoln, Neb., graduating in 1964. ...

Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis Jan. 7, 1945 - Dec. 29, 2021 BRANSON, Mo. — Mary Margaret (Uerling) Lewis entered into rest on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021, at her home in Branson. Mary was born on Jan. 7, 1945, in Indianola, Neb., to Joseph and Helen (TenVorde) Uerling.  She married Terry Lewis in February 1978 in Lincoln, Neb. ...

Richard Lee Gerdes Sr. June 28, 1946 - Jan. 3, 2022 OMAHA, Neb. — Richard Lee Gerdes Sr., age 75, of Omaha, passed away Jan. 3, 2022. Graveside services will be Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Fort Calhoun Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, from 5-8 p.m., at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair...

Patricia Ann (Daniels) Theobald March 6, 1947 - Jan. 10, 2022 BEAVER CITY, Neb — Patricia Ann Daniels Theobald, age 74, of Beaver City, departed this life on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Neb. She has left a hole in our hearts that won’t be filled again until we meet our Creator. She was born in Wray, Colo., on March 6, 1947, to Rex Harrold and Florence Lorraine (Reed) Daniels. She was the first of their three daughters...

Martha M. “Marty” Grabowski Jan. 6, 1938 - Jan. 16, 2022 MCCOOK, Neb — Martha M. “Marty” Grabowski, 84, died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Windsong Memory Care Facility in Greeley, Colo. Marty was born in Wilmington, Del., to Andrew and Veronica (Ziemienski) on Jan. ...

Henry Robert Vogt Sept. 15, 1931 - Jan. 16, 2022 GOTHENBURG, Neb. — Henry Robert Vogt, 90, of Gothenburg, died Jan. 16, 2022, at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg. He was born Sept.15, 1931, in Gothenburg, to Roy and Agnes ( Miller) Vogt of Gothenburg. Henry married Donita Phillips in North Platte on May 12, 1957. After her passing, Henry married Betty Malcom on Sept. 17, 2006, in Gothenburg...

Thomas Andrew Maddux Dec. 30, 1928 - Jan. 13, 2022 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Thomas Andrew Maddux was born Dec. 30, 1928, to Wilfred and Vera Maddux. He died at North Platte, Neb., on Jan. 13, 2022. Tom was a third-generation rancher. He was raised on the Maddux-Brothers Ranch and Feed yard north of Wauneta, Neb. In 1947, Tom married Helen Joye Huston. Tom and Helen had four children, Thomas C., Kate, Tammy and Karla...

Colleen Eubanks LINCOLN, Neb. — Colleen Eubanks passed away on Jan. 11, 2022, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Colleen was born in Oxford, Neb., in August 1939 to Otto and Edythe Christianson. She was raised in Holbrook, Neb., and attended Holbrook High School, where she met her future husband, Gene...

Kathleen Jean Steadman June 29, 1963 - Dec. 27, 2021 McCOOK, Neb.—Kathleen Jean Steadman, age 58, of McCook, passed away on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021. Kat was born in McCook to Joan and Dennis McCarville on June 29, 1963. She attended McCook Senior High and went on to get her business degree. She worked many careers in her lifetime She enjoyed life with her family and her grandkids were her whole life. She was a kind, compassionate woman...

Kenneth “Ken” Howell March 20, 1957 - Jan. 15, 2022 GRAND ISLAND, Neb — Kenneth “Ken” Howell, 64, of Grand Island passed away Jan. 15, 2022, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. A funeral service will be Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at 2 p.m., at All Faiths Funeral Home. Pastor Sean Amen will officiate. Burial will take place on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook...

Arlo Ray Banzhaf Feb. 22, 1936 - Jan. 15, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Arlo Ray Banzhaf, 85, of Cambridge, died Jan. 15, 2022, at Tri-Valley Health in Cambridge.   Arlo was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Cambridge, the son of Irene E. (Tridle) and Elbert J. Banzhaf.  He grew up at Orafino, attended school there and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955.  Arlo married LaVonne Aden on Feb. ...

Ronald “Ron” G. Miller DENVER, Colo — Ronald “Ron” G. Miller, 77, formerly of Cambridge, Neb., died in Denver, Colo. Services are pending at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary, Cambridge. Online condolences can be left at lockenourfh.com.

Ronald Gene Miller Oct. 24, 1944 - Jan. 18, 2022 PLATTSMOUTH, Neb. — Ronald Gene Miller was born Oct. 24, 1944, in Cambridge, Neb., to F. Donald Miller and Opal (Hansen) Miller and left this earthly life Jan. 18, 2022, in Denver, after traveling to enjoy the Denver National Western Stock Show for his 60th year...

Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen Aug. 24, 1965 - Jan. 13, 2022 BENKELMAN, Neb. — Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen, 56, of Gresham, Ore., formerly of Benkelman, passed away on Jan. 13, 2022, after a bout with Covid in June 2021, and an accident at Denver International Airport in which he broke his hip and a subsequent decline of health as a result of that. In the last few months, Michael was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, which caused him to decline quickly...

Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel Nov. 9, 1936 - Jan. 17, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel, 85, our beloved mom, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away of natural causes on Jan. 17, 2022. She left us on this physical earth to be with God...

Eldon Francis Barenberg March 30, 1934 - Jan. 23, 2022 McCOOK, Neb — Eldon Francis Barenberg, 87, of McCook, passed away at his home in McCook on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022. He was born March 30, 1934, to Francis and Cecilia (Lippold) Barenberg in McCook. He was baptized on April 10, 1934, at St. Mary’s in Herndon, Kan., and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Atwood, Kan., on Nov. 10, 1957. Eldon attended Herndon High School, starting in the fall of 1949...

Hazel Frances Cross Dec. 19, 1915- Jan. 21, 2022 ELWOOD, Neb. — Hazel Frances Cross, age 106, of Elwood, formerly of Arapahoe, Neb., passed away on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood. She was born on Dec. 19, 1915, to Thomas and Nora (Sanderson) Hays at the family farm north of Edison, Neb. She was the fourth of seven children. Her siblings were Agnes Fisher, Christine McDonald, Helen Cross, Alice Watts, Tommy Hays and Patricia Dold...

Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger July 16, 1938 - Jan. 23, 2022 HERNDON, Kan. —Eileen Marie (Kogl) Unger was born on July 16, 1938, south of Herndon. She was the fourth of five children born to Clemens J. and Alvina A. (Nehring) Kogl. She entered eternal life on Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 83, following a mighty battle against a long-time illness...

Diane L. Nealeigh TRENTON, Neb. — Diane L. Nealeigh, 73, of Trenton, died Sunday (Jan. 23, 2022), at her home. A Celebration of Life will be at a future date. Memorials can be left in her name to Community Hospital Hospice and Home Health Care. Online condolences can be left at at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

Roger L. Brush April 28, 1947 - Jan. 14, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Roger L. Brush, 74, of McCook, Neb., passed away on Jan. 14, 2022, in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. He was born to Marion and Fern (Halley) Brush on April 28, 1947, near Stockville, Neb. Roger graduated from Bartley High School in 1965 and received an associate’s degree from McCook Community College in 1967...

Robert Michael “Mike” Haussler Jan.  2, 1948 - Jan. 19, 2022 ARAPAHOE, Neb. Robert Michael “Mike” Haussler, 74, of Arapahoe, died Wednesday (Jan. 19, 2022), at his home. He was born Jan.  2, 1948, in Oxford, Neb., to Robert H. and Carol (Menze) Haussler...

Thomas Joseph Hassler Jan. 6, 1934 - Nov. 30, 2021 BAYSIDE, Calif. — Thomas Joseph Hassler passed away peacefully Nov. 30, 2021, in Bayside, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born Jan. 6, 1934, to Joseph Francis Hassler and Margaret Moore Hassler in McCook Neb. ...

Kelly Lou Kotschwar Sept. 20, 1976 - Jan. 26, 2022 MOOREFIELD, Neb — Kelly Lou Kotschwar, 45, of Moorefield, died Jan. 26, 2022, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Kelly was born Sept. 20, 1976, in Gothenburg, Neb., son of Gary and Jody (Fecht) Kotschwar. ...