Obituaries from August 2022

Steven Lynn Wyss Feb. 28, 1954 - July 31, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Steven Lynn Wyss, age 68, of McCook, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Steve was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to parents, Howard and Charlotte (Dailey) Wyss. Steve grew up on the family farm near Stratton, where he loved to ride motorcycles, feed the chickens, and eat watermelon. His favorite meal was hamburgers and french fries. Steve was known to snatch candy and knew where everyone kept their stash...

Max Eugene Tomlin May 27, 1927 - July 29, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Max Eugene Tomlin, age 95 of Cambridge, passed away at the Beaver City Manor on Friday, July 29, 2022. He was born in Indianola, Neb., on May 27, 1927, to Walter and Charlotte (Barnett) Tomlin. Max attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy Sept. 7, 1944, while still in school. He trained and worked as a radioman in the Navy and was honorably discharged on Sept. 6, 1949...

Nancy (Carbaugh) Judd Feb. 6, 1951 - July 29, 2022 AUBURN, Neb. — Nancy Kay Carbaugh, one of seven children of John Edgar and Marcia (Casebolt) Carbaugh, was born Feb. 6, 1951, in Elwood, Neb.      On Dec. 13, 1967, Nancy was united in marriage to Rickey L. Judd in McCook, Neb.  They made their home in McCook and would be blessed with four children:  Shane, Derek, Lana, and Tory...

Glen Ernest Kirk June 14, 1936 - July 28, 2022 BELLEVILLE, Kan. — Glen Ernest Kirk died peacefully after a day of being surrounded by close family, on July 28, 2022, in Belleville, due to complications of a stroke. Glen was 86 years old. Glen Ernest Kirk, the eldest child of Ernest and Kathryn (Thompson) Kirk was born on a farm on the northeast side of Scandia, Kan., June 14, 1936. He was one of two children, his brother is Alan D. Kirk of Scandia, Kan...

Elsie Grube McCOOK, Neb. — Elsie Grube, 94, of McCook, died today (Aug. 5, 2022), at Kinship Pointe in McCook. A full obituary and service information are pending. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Allan Powell NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Allan Powell, 79, formerly of McCook, Neb., died Tuesday (Aug. 2, 2022), at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m. at McCook Christian Church with the Rev. Kyle Dellevoet officiating. Burial will follow services in the Lebanon Cemetery with full military honors...

Kory E. Kitt March 1, 1972 - July 27, 2022 SARGENT, Neb. — Kory E. Kitt, 50, of Sargent, passed from this life into the Lord’s presence Wednesday, July 27, 2022. Kory was born March 1, 1972, in Benkelman, Neb., to parents, Keith and Karla (Stock) Kitt. ...

Mary Ann Lemmon Ebmeier July 29, 1938 - Aug. 4, 2022 COZAD, Neb. — Mary Ann Lemmon Ebmeier, 84, passed away peacefully at Emerald Care Center in Cozad on Aug. 4, 2022. She was born on July 29, 1938, in rural Crawford, Neb., to Calvin and Florence (Cullers) Lemmon. She attended country school, riding a horse to school with her brothers...

Allan Dean Powell Aug. 2, 1943 - Aug. 2, 2022 TRENTON, Neb. — Allan Dean Powell was born on Aug. 2, 1943, in Decatur County, Kan., to James Monroe and Irene Faye (Jolly) Powell. He attended school in Decatur County and graduated from Norcatur High School with the Class of 1961...

Elsie Mae (Noland) Grube April 4, 1928 - Aug. 5, 2022 INDIANOLA, Neb. — Mrs. Elsie Mae (Noland) Grube, age 94, of Indianola, Neb., passed away at Kinship Pointe in McCook on Aug. 5, 2022. Elsie was born on April 4, 1928, to parents, John and Mary (Barette) Noland. She married Clifford L. Grube on Jan. 10, 1945. God gave them three children, Judy, Ellen, and Calvin...

Randal R. Emmons Oct. 1, 1961 - July 11, 2022 OXFORD, Neb. — A memorial service and celebration of life for Randal R. Emmons will be held on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the Hilltop Event Center in Oxford, with Mr. David Hunt officiating. The family requests casual attire...

James W. Cox May 2, 1941 - May 29, 2022 SEWARD, Neb. — James W. Cox, age 81, passed away May 29, 2022, in Seward, Neb. He was born May 2, 1941, in Yuma, Colo., to James and Pearl (Chandler) Burrows. James grew up around Beaver City, Neb., and graduated from Beaver City High School in the Class of 1959. He married his wife, Julie Bruening, soon after and celebrated 63 years together...

Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen GRESHAM, Ore. — Michael Allen Geihsler-Jensen, 56, of Gresham, formerly of Benkelman, Neb., died Jan. 13, 2022. Graveside services are, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, 11 a.m., at the Benkelman Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Brethour officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow services...

Stephen Edward Martin McCOOK, Neb. — Stephen Edward Martin, 78, of McCook, died Feb. 28, 2022, at his home in McCook. Graveside service with Military Honors is Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at the Oberlin Cemetery in Oberlin, Kan. Memorials can be given in his name for future designation to Tony Martin, 3421 East 32nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317. Online condolences can be left at www.carpenterbreland.com...

Beverly Ann Aschliman McCOOK, Neb. — Beverly Ann Aschliman, 64, of McCook, died Monday (Aug. 8, 2022). Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Bill Axelson Dec. 11, 1934 - June 16, 2022 DENVER, Colo. — Bill was born in McCook, Neb., and spent his childhood enjoying the freedom a small town offered. He was a first generation American, his parents had immigrated from Norway/Sweden through Ellis Island...

Dennis “DK” K. Campbell Jan. 14, 1949 - Aug. 9, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Dennis “DK” K. Campbell, age 73, of Cambridge, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. He was born in McCook, Neb., on Jan. 14, 1949, to Johnny and Rae Ellen (Koler) Campbell. ...

Delores Catherine McConville Nov. 20, 1940 - Aug. 14, 2022 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Delores Catherine McConville, 81, died Aug. 14, 2022 in San Diego. She was born to parents, Joe and Mary McConville and grew up in Indianola and Stockville, Neb. Service times will be announced later...

Todd M. Fritz March 24, 1965 - Aug. 15, 2022 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Todd M. Fritz, 57, of North Platte, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, at his home. Born on March 24, 1965, in Cambridge, Neb., he was the son of Martin L. and Sundae M. (Mues) Fritz...

Martha Louise Anderson Oct. 28, 1932 - Aug. 12, 2022 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Martha Louise Anderson, age 89, of Arapahoe, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Neb. Viewing and visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. ...

John Terry, Jr. Nov. 28, 1944 - Aug. 12, 2022 ATWOOD, Kan. — John Terry, Jr, 77, was born on Nov. 28, 1944, and entered the heavenly realm on Aug. 12, 2022. John, known as Dad, Grandpa, Coach, Mr. Terry, JT, was born in Goodland, Kan., as the middle son of six boys. He was raised by Henry and Mildred Wilkening, and a brother, Elmer Wilkening, on a farm outside of Haigler, Neb., four miles into Kansas, creating his loyalty to the Nebraska Cornhuskers...

Jack Edward Bellamy June 25, 1935 - Aug. 15, 2022 LINCOLN, Neb. — Jack Edward Bellamy, 87, of Lincoln, died Monday (Aug. 15, 2022), at his home. He was born June 25, 1935, to Ray and Hazel (Coker) Bellamy in Moorefield, Neb. He married Marlys Sunquist in 1962. He worked in the implement business...

Delores Catherine McConville SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Delores Catherine McConville, 81, formerly of Indianola, Neb., died Aug. 14, 2022, in San Diego. Services are Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola with the Rev. Michael Houlihan officiating...

Delores Catherine (Kate) McConville Nov. 20, 1940 - Aug. 14, 2022 SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Delores Catherine (Kate) McConville, age 81, formerly of Indianola, Neb., passed away on Aug. 14, 2022, in San Diego. Kate was born into an Irish Catholic farm family on Nov. 20, 1940, in Frontier County to parents, Joseph Leo and Mary Catherine (Sweetman) McConville. She was one of eight siblings who grew up on a farm near Indianola and Stockville, Neb...

Bill Malchow Jan. 5, 1959 - Aug. 16, 2022 HICKMAN, Neb. — Bill Malchow, 63, of Hickman, moved on from this earth Aug. 16, 2022. He was born Jan. 5, 1959, to Alvin and Nelvadene Malchow. An exuberant child, he was always inventing, running and playing with his cousins and spending time with his beloved grandma, Abbie DeBuhr. ...

Dixie Jane Lorentz Nov. 21, 1933 - Aug. 20, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Dixie Jane Lorentz, 88, died peacefully in her sleep in her home on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, with her daughter, son-in-law and fur babies present in McCook.  Dixie was born on Nov. 21, 1933, in Lebanon, Neb., to Marion and Reva (Mays) Springer.  She was raised in the Lebanon and Danbury, Neb., area.  She graduated from high school in Lebanon as salutatorian of her graduating class...

Dorothy Lambert McCOOK, Neb. — Dorothy Lambert, 86, formerly of Trenton, died Monday (Aug. 22, 2022), at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Visitation is Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, 2-5 p.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Funeral services are Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow services in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Neb...

Mary Phyllis Creger Jan. 20, 1932 - Aug. 14, 2022 CURTIS, Neb. — Mary Phyllis Creger, age 90, passed away on Aug. 14, 2022, while residing at Senior Living Choices in Curtis. Mary was the first born child of Lydia and Edward Foster. She was born Jan. 20, 1932, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and was later joined by her brothers, Robert and Phillip. Mary graduated from high school in 1950 then the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1954 with her B.A. degree in education...

Ronald W. Roth Aug. 25, 1941 - Aug. 7, 2022 HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — We are sad to announce the passing of Ronald W. Roth, 80, of Huntington Beach on Aug. 7, 2022 due to complications from Alzheimer’s. Ron was born in Trenton, Neb., on Aug. 25, 1941, and spent his first 12 years in McCook, Neb., before moving with his family to California. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Nada Krotter, resident of McCook, passed away Thursday evening, August 25, 2022, at the Kinship Pointe Senior Living Center in McCook. NE. Nada was 84 years of age. Services are pending currently. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com...

Dorothy Jean Lambert Sept. 30, 1935 - Aug. 22, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Dorothy Jean Lambert was born on Sept. 30, 1935, to Clarence and Florence (Thompson) Jussel in Beardsley, Kan. She attended school in Dundy County, Neb., and graduated from Parks High School...

David “Dave” Davidson Jan. 20, 1947 - Aug. 29, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — David “Dave” Davidson, age 75, of McCook, passed away suddenly at his home on Aug. 29, 2022. Dave was born in McCook on Jan. 20, 1947, to Kenneth L. and Betty (Quigley) Davidson. Dave graduated from Indianola High School in 1965, and then attended McCook Community College. ...

Ervin Dean Bley June 4, 1932 - Aug. 28, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Ervin Dean Bley was born on June 4, 1932, to Jacob and Katie (Duhm) Bley in Hayes County, Neb. He was the youngest of four children and attended Eden Country School near the family farm. He lost his mother at a young age and had to stay home and help on the farm. ...

Heidi Jo Molsbee Englade Feb. 3, 1947 - Aug. 20, 2022 RIO RANCHO, N.M. — Heidi Jo Molsbee Englade “up and died” (a favorite expression of her cherished grandmother) on Aug. 20, 2022. She is survived by her daughters, Alexis Hizel and Erika Hizel, as well as her step-children, Dennis Englade, Michelle Yentzen, Mark Englade and “grands”: Jake, Reid and Ashley and three great-grandchildren...

Nada Krotter July 21, 1938 - Aug. 25, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Nada Faye Krotter was born July 21, 1938, in Hayes Center, Neb., to Gladys M. (Rathman) and Floyd M. Carmin. Nada grew up and attended school in Hayes Center, where she graduated high school with the Class of 1955. Nada continued her education with two years of summer school in Kearney, Neb...

Celia Elaine Crane Feb. 26, 1928 - July 24, 2022 WALLA WALLA, Wash. —Celia Elaine Crane 94, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla. Elaine was born Feb. 26, 1928, in Rawlins County, Kan., to John and Emma (Rummel)Schiessler, and was raised on a farm near Herndon Kansas...

Nadine Kay (Hinton) Brown March 25, 1938 - Aug. 26, 2022 CURTIS, Neb. — Nadine Kay (Hinton) Brown was born to Dale and Iola (Latimer) Hinton on March 25, 1938. She passed peacefully at home on Aug. 26, 2022 in Curtis. Nadine was born northwest of the North Star School in rural Frontier County, Neb. ...

Donald Menze June 28, 1937 - Aug. 26, 2022 HUTCHISON,Kan. — Donald Menze entered his Heavenly home on Aug. 26, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Legends of Hutchinson, Kan. Don was born in rural Gosper County, Neb., at his parent’s home, to Carl H. ...