Obituaries from May 2022

John Allen Wilcox April 1, 1944 - April 11, 2022 COLUMBIA, Mo. — John Allen Wilcox, 78, of Columbia, Mo., died April 11, 2022, in Palm Beach County, Fla. He was born April 1, 1944, in Grand Island, Neb., to Justin Lynn and Florence Wilcox. He grew up in McCook, Neb., and graduated from McCook High School and McCook Junior College and earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Missouri...

Michael J. Heskett McCOOK, Neb. — Michael J. Heskett, 59, died Tuesday (May 3, 2022), at Community Hospital of McCook. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service is being tentatively planned for June 4, 2022, at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com. Memorials may be left in his name to the Southwest Area Training Center. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements...

Dale Duane Wolf June 26, 1932 - April 22, 2022 BLACKSBURG, Va. —Dale Duane Wolf, age 89, passed away in his sleep on April 22, 2022. Born on June 26, 1932, at the Wolf Family Farm in Harlan County, Neb., Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Alberta (Burton) Wolf...

Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter Nov. 8, 1940 - May 6, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter, 81, of Trenton, died today (May 6, 2022), at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born in McCook, Neb., on Nov. 8, 1940, to William and Edith A. (Williams) Rotter...

Bernice Viola Jutten June 13, 1935 – May 7, 2022 PALISADE, Neb. — Bernice “Viola” Jutten, age 86, of Palisade, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Viola was born June 13, 1935, in Montrose, Colo., to Swain and Bernice (Tilstrom) Brooks. Growing up a sharecropper’s daughter, Viola learned the value of hard work. Viola graduated from Montrose High School. After graduating from high school, Viola worked for the ASC office in Montrose...

Vivian Todd Oct. 6, 1930 - May 7, 2022 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Vivian Todd was born Oct. 6, 1930, in rural Hayes County, 18 miles north of Wauneta, Neb., to William Eugene and Marie Bernadine (Kerchal) Priest. She was the third of six children. Vivian passed away peacefully May 7, 2022, at the Chase County Hospital with her children, great and grandchildren by her side. She was 91 years of age...

Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter Nov. 8, 1940 - May 6, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Margaret M. “Margy” Rotter, age 81, of Trenton, passed away on May 6, 2022, at the Community Hospital of McCook. She was born in McCook, Neb., on Nov. 8, 1940, to William and Edith (Williams) Rotter. She was a lifetime resident of Trenton, graduating from Trenton High School in 1959...

Jeff William Kehr McCOOK, Neb. — Jeff William Kehr, 57, of McCook, died Dec. 24, 2021, at his home. Graveside memorial services are Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2 p.m., at the Oxford Cemetery, Oxford Neb. Memorials can be given in his name to the McCook Public Library, 802 Norris Ave, McCook NE 69001...

Diane Nealeigh Jan. 17, 1949 - Jan. 23, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Diane Nealeigh passed from this life on Jan. 23, 2022, at the age of 73 years and 6 days. Diane Lynne Taylor was born Jan. 17, 1949, to Stanley and Norma (Campbell) Taylor of rural Montgomery County, Iowa. Diane grew up in rural Montgomery County with her beloved dog, “Rex” and a host of family and friends. She attended school in Grant and graduated from Griswold High School in 1967...

Maxine Hilker CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Maxine Hilker, 92, of Cambridge, died Thursday (May 12, 2022) at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Neb.. Funeral services are Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Cambridge. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Cambridge...

Margaret Sue (Kyle) Horn McCOOK, Neb. — Margaret Sue (Kyle) Horn, 85, of McCook, died Dec. 21, 2021, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton, Neb. A graveside memorial service is Saturday, May 21, 2022, 11 a.m., at the Palisade Cemetery, Palisade, Neb., with Sally Barbe providing remarks...

Eugene James ‘EJ’ Bailey Dec. 14, 1993 - May 11, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Eugene James Bailey “EJ,” 28, of McCook, formerly of Chappell, sadly passed away on May 11, 2022, as the result of injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident near McCook. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Chappell United Methodist Church with Pastor Scott Paxton officiating. ...

Paula Maxine Hilker March 4, 1930 - May 12, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Paula Maxine Hilker, age 92, of Cambridge, Neb., passed away at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Neb., on May 12, 2022. She was born on March 4, 1930, at her family farm near Cambridge to William and Mabel (Ridpath) Sayer. She was one of 14 children born to the family. Maxine graduated from Holbrook High School in 1948...

Marilyn A. O’Byrne Aug. 13, 1947 - April 20, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — On the morning of Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Marilyn A. O’Byrne passed away at McCook Community Hospital. She was 74 years old. Marilyn Ann was born Aug. 13, 1947, in Stratton, Neb., as the oldest child of Joseph G. ...

Sharon Kay (Johnson) Nicklas March 8, 1951 - May 14, 2022 PLEASANT DALE, Neb. — Sharon Kay (Johnson) Nicklas, age 71, of Pleasant Dale, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 14, 2022. She was born March 8, 1951, in McCook, Neb., the second child of Marion and Retha (Nutt) Johnson. ...

Norma Jean (Brecht) Wilson March 5, 1930 - March 14, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Norma Jean (Brecht) Wilson died Monday, March 14, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was 92 years old. Norma was born March 5, 1930, in Culbertson, Neb., in Hitchcock County to Jacob and Pauline (Hoff) Brecht. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1947. Norma married Virgil Ayers Wilson on Aug. 22, 1948. To this union three sons and three daughters were born...

Eargle Dane Vinson March 18, 1930 - March 12, 2022 SALLISAW, Okla. — A memorial service for Dane Vinson, 9,1 of Sallisaw was March 12, 2022, at the Church of Christ in Sallisaw. Dane will be laid to rest in the Hayes Center, Neb., cemetery on May 30, 2022, immediately following the Veterans Memorial Service at the cemetery which is scheduled for 11 a.m...

Glenn R. Rupp Nov. 22, 1934 - May 12, 2022 LITTLETON, Colo. — Glenn R. Rupp was born Nov. 22, 1934, to Harold and Mildred Rupp at Cambridge, Neb., and died May 12, 2022, in Littleton. Glenn spent his childhood in the communities of Holbrook, Edison, and Cambridge Neb. ...

Juliane Anna (Flugel) Meyerle March 8, 1925 - March 7, 2022 AURORA, Colo. — Juliane Anna (Flugel) Meyerle passed away March 7, 2022, in Aurora. Juliane was born on March 8, 1925, to Josef and Rosa (Hoegg) Flugel in Koenigstein im Taunus, Germany (northwest of Frankfurt)...

Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel Nov. 9, 1936 - Jan. 17, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Mayo Marlene (Ailes) Striegel, 85, died Jan. 17, 2022. Survivors include her children, Kirk Laird of Peshastin, Wash., Celia and Mark Hornig of Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada and Cindy and Harry LaBonde of Cheyenne, Wyo.; brother, Gary and Ruth Ailes of Carson City, Nev.; 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren...

William "Bill" Bauer McCOOK, Neb. — William "Bill" Bauer, 88, of McCook, died Wednesday (May 18, 2022), at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. The family has chosen cremation and services will be announced at a future date. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com.  Memorials may be left in his name to either the Ed Thomas YMCA or the Senior Center for Meals on Wheels program. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements...

Ervin Bamesberger Jan. 15, 1925 - Jan. 30, 2022 BELLEVUE, Neb. — Ervin Bamesberger, 97, died Jan. 30, 2022, at Bellevue. Graveside services are Saturday, May 28, 2022, 10 a.m., at the Bartley/Indianola Lutheran Cemetery. Inurnment was chosen.

Norma Kay (Dudley) Wood Jan. 3, 1942 - April 6, 2022 SAVANNAH, Mo. — Norma Kay (Dudley) Wood, 80, died April 6, 2022 in Savannah. She was born April 6, 2022, to Raymond O. Dudley and Opal L. (Brosious) Dudley in Maryville, Mo. She married G. Fredric Wood of Benkelman, Neb., on Oct. 22, 1966. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Savannah...

Claude E. Taylor March 23, 1959 - May 19, 2022 HOLDREGE, Neb. — Claude Eugene Taylor, 63, of Atlanta, Neb., died May 19, 2022, in Harlan County, Neb. He was born in Aberdeen, S.S., on March 23, 1959, to Floyd and Mary (Keepseagle) Taylor. He married Sherry Main in Platoro, Colo., on Oct. 15, 1995. He worked in agronomy and had his own business...

Myron W. Bennett June 25, 1937 - May 19, 2022 KEARNEY, Neb. — Myron Wilson “Willie” Bennett, 84, of Kearney, formerly of Oxford, Neb., died May 19, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society – St. John’s in Kearney. He was born on June 25, 1937, in Danbury, Neb., to Myron Oscar and Flora (McDonald) Bennett. He married Margaret Kircher on May 28, 1960, in McCook, Neb. After her death, he married Dolores (Cox) Monk in 1992. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a teacher...

Danny Ray Kotschwar Sept. 19 , 1963 — Oct. 18, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Danny Ray Kotschwar passed away Oct. 18 , 2021, at Fott Worth, Texas. He was born Sept. 19 , 1963, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook to Phyllis (Payton) and Kent Kotschwar. Danny attended school in McCook...

Leola M. Wittenberger Sept. 23, 1932 - May 18, 2022 COZAD, Neb. — Leola M. Wittenberger of Cozad passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living at the age of 89. Leola was born Sept. 23, 1932, at Belvidere, Neb., to Perl Charles and Elsie Lottie (Polage) Arnold. ...

Robert “Bob” Louthan Nov. 30, 1927 - May 18, 2022 KEARNEY, Neb. — Robert “Bob” Louthan, 94, of Kearney, died Wednesday (May 18, 2022), at Kearney Regional Hospital. He was born Nov. 30, 1927, in Furnas County, Neb., to Virgil and Fern (Gibson) Louthan. He served in the United States Navy. He was a truck driver...

Dennis Lee Riener March 23, 1942 - May 25, 2022 PALISADE, Neb. — Dennis Lee Riener, age 80 years, two months and two days, of Palisade, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. Dennis was born March 23, 1942, in Oberlin, Kan., to parents, Harry J. and Margaret (Ketterl) Riener. He was the second of four children who attended school in Herndon, Kan., graduating from Herndon High School with the Class of 1960...

Roland Wesch June 10, 1946 - May 24, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. — Roland Wesch, age 75, of Lincoln and formerly of McCook, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Journey House in Lincoln. Roland was born on June 10, 1946, in McCook to Edward Roland and Josephine Almira (McMains) Wesch. ...

Twila Lou Miller July 22, 1943 - May 21, 2022 MCDONALD, Kan. — Twila Lou Miller, 78, of McDonald, died Saturday, May 21, 2022. She was born on July 22, 1943, to Kenneth and Gladys (Compton) Miller, at the family home in Thomas County, Kan. She attended school in McDonald, until her parents moved to Kanorado, Kan., where she continued her schooling. ...

Shirley Ann Phillips Aug. 7, 1932 - Dec. 3, 2021 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Shirley Ann Phillips, age 89, of Cambridge, passed away at the CHI St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Neb., on Dec. 3, 2021. She was born near Curtis, Neb., on Aug. 7, 1932, to Donald and Violetta (Petersen) Wood. She attended high School at UNSA in Curtis, graduating in 1950. She attended Kearney State Teachers College and attained a Certificate of Normal Training. Shirley taught country school for two years near Curtis...

Edward “Ed” Geier March 27, 1927 - May 28, 2022 IMPERIAL, Neb. — Edward “Ed” Geier, 95, passed away on May 28, 2022, at Chase County Hospital, Imperial. Ed was born March 27, 1927, at Duncan, Neb., to Martin and Elizabeth (Hoffman) Geier. He moved from Duncan with his family at the age of five to the farm west of Culbertson. Ed fully retired at 93 and moved to Kinship Assisted Living in McCook, Neb...

Colton James Wayman Nov. 2, 2020 - May 25, 2022 OMAHA, Neb. — Colton James Wayman, infant son of Jonathan and Mikayla Wayman, passed away with family at his side on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Omaha. Colton was born on Nov. 2, 2020, to Jonathan and Mikala Faimon...