Obituaries from July 2022

Ruby Fay (Collins) Black Oct. 21, 1919 - June 20, 2022 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Ruby Fay (Collins) Black was born Oct. 21, 1919, in Palisade, Neb., the daughter of Pearl and Maggie (Jefferies) Collins.  She completed this life on Monday, June 20, 2022, in Oklahoma City at the age of 102...

Dorothy “Dee” Lamb March 28, 1929 - July 5, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. — Dorothy Esther (Lukens, Babcock) Lamb, 93, was born to George Oran and Ella (Hall) Lukens on March 28, 1929, in the family home in Sioux County, Neb. She left this life for her eternal home with Jesus on July 5, 2022. Dee was raised in Beaver City, Neb., by her aunt and uncle, Albert and Fannie Rennecker. She graduated from Beaver City as valedictorian in 1946...

Philip Lee (Skip) Chesley July 21, 1940 - Sept. 15, 2021 SPOKANE, Wash. — Philip Lee (Skip) Chesley passed on Sept. 15, 2021, at age 81 in Hospice of Spokane. He was born July 21, 1940, in Puyallup, Wash., to Lloyd Wynnette and Minnie Marie (Morris) Chesley...

Colleen “Coke” Thompson TRENTON, Neb. — Colleen “Coke” Thompson, 69, of Trenton, died June 24, 2022, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. Rosary is Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with the Rev. Gary Brethour officiating...

Tom Trail March 16, 1939 - July 8, 2022 OMAHA, Neb. — There are old pilots, and there are bold pilots. But sometimes, there are old bold pilots. Tom Trail was born March 16,1939, in McCook, Neb., to Doane and Frances Trail. Tom was a pilot at heart his whole life, whether he was able to fly or not. ...

Terry R. Loose Oct. 1, 1946 - July 5, 2022 KANSAS CITY, Neb. — Terry R. Loose, age 75, passed away at Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo., on July 5, 2022. Terry was born on Oct. 1, 1946, to Riney and Eileen (Lehl) Loose. He attended and graduated from McCook High School with Class of 1964. He then attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1968...

Andrew “Andy” Loehr June 5, 1933 - July 8, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. — Andrew “Andy” Loehr, 89, of Lincoln, passed away July 8, 2022, of Covid. He was born June 5, 1933, in Turtle Creek, Pa., to William and Janet (Fulton) Loehr. Andy played football and baseball at Turtle Creek High School. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates but accepted a football scholarship from the University of Nebraska in 1951. He played for Coach Glasford and finished his career playing in the 1955 Orange Bowel...

Pamela S. Foight FRANKLIN, Neb. — Pamela S. Foight, 69, of Franklin, formerly of Minden, Neb., died Tuesday (July 12, 2022), at Arbor Care Center in Franklin. Funeral services are pending with the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege. A full obituary will appear in a following newspaper publication...

Connie Marie Tines Aug. 20, 1956 - July 7, 2022 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Connie Marie Tines, 65, of North Platte, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sutherland, Neb., the daughter of Wayne and Joyce (Scott) Hastings...

Lois V. West Sept. 27, 1919 - June 16, 2022 STRATTON, Neb. — Lois Virginia West, lifetime resident of Dundy County, died Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook, Neb.. She 102 years old. She was born Sept. 27, 1919, in rural Dundy County to Cloid and Edith (Burk) Lorance, the third of four girls. Lois attended Wauneta Schools, graduating in 1937 and went on to gain her teaching certificate and teach at local one-room schools...

Delmar “Del” Richter Feb. 28, 1936 - July 11, 2022 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — Delmar C. Richter, 86, of Hayes Center, died peacefully on July 11, 2022, in the same farmhouse where he was born to Harold and Hazel (Clough) Richter on Feb. 28, 1936. Del was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church of Palisade in 1979 and baptized along with four great-granddaughters on Aug. 12, 2006. He sang in the choir and served in many roles as an elder...

Kent Archie Strayer June 23, 1949 - June 29, 2022 KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. — Kent Archie Strayer was born June 23, 1949, in McCook, Neb. He passed away alone at home June 29, 2022, in Kimberling City. He was 73 years old. Kent spent his entire young life in McCook, growing up with a plethora of siblings. ...

Devona J. Gilliland Sellers WILBUR, Neb. — Devona J. Gilliland Sellers, 86, formerly of Curtis, Neb., died Friday (July 15, 2022), at the Wilber Care Center. Private burial will be at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery, Maxwell, Neb. Visitation is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Neb...

Stephen “Steve” Clark Feb. 11, 1950 - July 17, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Stephen “Steve” Clark, age 72, of McCook, passed away at his home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in McCook on Feb. 11, 1950, to William “Bill” G. and Glora P. (Scott). Steve attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1968. He then attended Kearney State College for a brief time...

Devona J. Gilliland Sellers WILBUR, Neb. — Devona J. Gilliland Sellers, 86, formerly of Curtis, Neb., died Friday (July 15, 2022), at the Wilber Care Center. Private burial will be at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery, Maxwell, Neb. Visitation is Tuesday, July 19, 2022, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Neb...

Patricia Ann “Patty” Burks-Wright July 22, 1943 - July 8, 2022 KEARNEY, Neb. — Patricia Ann “Patty” Burks-Wright died Friday, July 8, 2022, in Kearney at the age of 78.  Patty was born July 22, 1943, in Seattle, Wash.  She was raised on a dairy farm south of Stratton, Neb. She graduated from Stratton in 1961 and Kearney State College in 1965.  She taught school in Grant, where she met and married the love of her life, Vince Wright...

Pamela Sue Foight March 17, 1953 - July 12, 2022 MINDEN, Neb. — A memorial service for Pamela S. Foight will be Friday, July 22, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the McCook Christian Church in McCook, Neb., with Pastor Seth Bates officiating. Inurnment will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery, west of Beaver City, Neb...

Robert Lee Craw March 19, 1935 - July 10, 2022 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Robert Lee Craw, 87 of Colorado Springs, passed away quietly at home on July 10, 2022. He was born March 19, 1935 in Stratton, Neb., to Paul and Laura Craw. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and the love of his life, Sharon K. ...

William “Bill” L. Teel Aug. 29, 1937 - July 22, 2022 INDIANOL, Neb. — William “Bill” Teel, age 84, of Indianola, was surrounded by his family when he passed away at his home in Indianola late Friday evening, July 22, 2022. Bill was born at the family home in Frontier County to Warren A. ...

Sandra Kay (Wilhelm) Gotchall May 5, 1943 - March 14, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Sandra Kay (Wilhelm) Gotchall, 78, of McCook, passed away on March 14, 2022, less than a month after her husband, Bill Gotchall. Sandra was born on May 5, 1943 to the late Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm. She grew up on the family farm south of McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1961...

Robert Joseph “Bob” Ross May 12, 1953 - July 24, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Robert Joseph “Bob” Ross, 69, of Oberlin, died Sunday (July 24, 2022), at Great Plains Hospital in North Platte, Neb. He was born May 12, 1953, in Cheyenne Wells, Colo., to Robert and Wanda Ross. He married Karla Elizabeth Eiring on April 5, 1975, in Cheyenne Wells. They moved to Oberlin where he worked in the oil fields...

Cheryl Lynn Gillen July 26, 1959 - Jan. 3, 2022 HASTINGS, Neb. — Cheryl L. Gillen was born on July 26, 1959, in Denver, Colo., to parents, Dale and Helen (Corey) Gillen. She passed away from natural causes at her home in Hastings on Jan. 3, 2022, at age 64...

Patsy Lee Redfern McCOOK,Neb. — Patsy Lee Redfern, 92, of McCook, died Tuesday (July 26, 2022), at Community Hospital in McCook. Graveside services are Friday, July 29, 2022, 11 a.m., at the Danbury-Marion Cemetery with Jim Jones officiating. Interment will be in the Danbury-Marion Cemetery. Full obituary will appear upon family approval...