Obituaries from December 2022

Thomas J. Weskamp McCOOK, Neb. — Thomas J. Weskamp, 65, of McCook, died Tuesday (Nov. 29, 2022), at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Neb. The family is honoring his wishes of cremation. Memorials can be given in his name to the McCook Humane Society. Online condolences can be left at herrmannfh.com...

Alice Faye Edwards Nov. 22, 1938 - Nov. 29, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Alice Faye Edwards, age 84, of McCook, passed away on Nov. 29, 2022, at Grace Point Nursing Home in Greeley, Colo. She was born in Norton, Kan., on Nov. 22, 1938, to Cleo and Dorothy (Burroughs) Witt. Alice attended school in Norton...

Alta Mae Groshong Jan. 2, 1931 - Dec. 1, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Alta Mae Groshong, age 91, of Cambridge, passed away at her home on Dec. 1, 2022. Mae was born in Long Island, Kan., on Jan. 2, 1931, to Hugh and Mary (Hall) Rodenbaugh. She graduated from Long Island High School in 1947...

Lloyd Bennett “Bud” Keenportz Sept. 18, 1937 - Dec. 1, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Lloyd Bennett “Bud” Keenportz, age 85, formerly of McCook, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022, at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Neb. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Dodge City, Kan., to Lloyd and Lena Keenportz...

Delpha June (Colson) Olmsted March 2, 1932 - Nov. 18, 2022 OMAHA, Neb. — Delpha June (Colson) Olmsted, 90, passed away in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, with her family at her side. Delpha was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Fritz; her parents; daughter, Cherry Neverve; brothers, Eldon Colson and Omar Colson; and sister, Thelma (Colson) Graham. ...

Ardith Jean Stute Jan. 21, 1929 - Dec. 4, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Ardith Jean Stute, age 93, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center. Ardith was born on Jan. 21, 1929, at the family home south of Wauneta to Clarence “Harold” and Lucinda Ida (Trembly) Moon. While a young child, the family moved to a farm near Hamlet.  She attended grade school in Hamlet and graduated from Wauneta High School with the Class of 1946...

Margaret Jane “Peg” (Decker) Bell Nov. 13, 1944 - Nov. 30, 2022 STERLING, Colo. — Margaret Jane “Peg” (Decker) Bell, 78, passed away Nov. 30, 2022, in Sterling, Colo. Her service will be held at Tennant Funeral Home on Dec. 9, 2022 at 11 a.m. with viewing available prior to the service. Per her wishes, she will be buried next to her parents at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook, Neb.on Dec. 10, 2022, at 11 a.m. CST...

Donald Myers March 10, 1936 - Dec. 2, 2022 HAMLET, Neb. — Donald Ray Myers was born March 10, 1936, at Trenton, Nebraska, to Archie (Pete) D. and Pauline (Polly) F. (Pfister) Myers. Don grew up and attended school in Palisade, Neb. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1955...

Rodney Dean Sawyer McCOOK, Neb. — Rodney Dean Sawyer, 70, of McCook, died Monday (Nov. 28, 2022), at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at the McCook Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Jeff Donelan officiating. Inurnment will follow services in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook...

Suzanne “Sue” Stoney Aug. 8, 1949 - Dec. 1, 2022 HERNDON, Kan. — Elizabeth McClelland Stoney, 73, of Herndon, was born Aug. 8, 1949, in Fairbury, Neb. She died on Dec. 1, 2022, at the age of 73 in Kearney, Ne. Sue was united in marriage with Lewis Stoney on May 7, 1966. To this union were born four children: Teresa, Daniel, Barbara and Elizabeth...

Ronald LeRoy Crowe Jan. 30, 1938 - Dec. 4, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Ronald LeRoy Crowe was born on Jan. 30, 1938, to Crosby Jr. and Anna (Blecha) Crowe in Scottsbluff, Neb. He grew up and attended school in McCook, graduating with the McCook High School Class of 1956. Ron enlisted in the United States Army shortly after graduation. He was stationed in Germany for a year and in 1959 was honorably discharged...

Jean Kathleen Leisy Sehnert Jan. 17, 1929 - Dec. 2, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Jean Kathleen Leisy Sehnert, age 93, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook on Dec. 2, 2022. Jean was born on Jan. 17, 1929 in Wisner, Neb., to August J. and Irene (Arbuckle) Leisy. ...

Barbara Jean Blickenstaff Sept. 21, 1934 - Dec. 11, 2022 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Barbara Jean Blickenstaff, age 88, of Arapahoe, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, at Cambridge Memorial Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. She was born on Sept. 21, 1934, on the family farm north of Wauneta, Neb., to George and Margaret (Waddington) Fekkers...

Thomas Joseph Weskamp Oct. 8, 1957 - Nov. 29, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Thomas Joseph Weskamp, age 65, of McCook, passed away at Kearney Regional Hospital on Nov. 29, 2022. He was born in El Paso, Texas on Oct. 8, 1957, to Joseph Dean and Faith (Hollars) Weskamp. He attended McCook Public Schools and graduated from McCook High School in 1975...

Marjorie Lucille Higley Oct. 21, 1932 - Dec. 10, 2022 STRATTON, Neb. — Marjorie Lucille Higley, formally of Stratton, passed away at Hillcrest Care Center in McCook on Dec. 10, 2022. She was 90 years old. Lucille was born in Stratton on Oct. 21, 1932, to Frank Norris and Marjorie Clarissa (Ross) Miles. ...

Eldon DeWayne Moore April 2, 1935 - Dec. 11, 2022 BARTLEY, Neb. — Eldon DeWayne Moore, age 87, of Bartley, passed away at the Hillcrest Care Center in McCook on Dec. 11, 2022. He was born on the family farm north of Cambridge in Frontier County on April 2, 1935, to Earl and Doris (Wight) Moore...

Maxine L. McCoy Sept. 11, 1928 - Dec. 10, 2022 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Maxine L. McCoy, age 94, of Cambridge, passed away at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Dec. 10, 2022. She was born on Sept. 11, 1928, to Elmer and Cis (Ogorzolka) Stoddard north of Arapahoe, Neb. She attended school in Arapahoe and Cambridge...

Kinuko “Jean” Bacon McCOOK, Neb. — Kinuko “Jean” Bacon, 88, of McCook, died Sunday (Dec. 11, 2022), at Kinship Pointe Living Facility in McCook. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial graveside service is Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Neb., with Jim Jones officiating...

William Herman Schutz Feb. 25, 1959 - Dec. 9, 2022 ELWOOD, Neb. — William Herman Schutz, 63, of Elwood, died Friday (Dec. 9, 2022), at his home. He was born at Lexington, Neb., to Marvin and Ruth (Braun) Schutz on Feb. 25, 1959. Cremation was chosen, private inurnment will be at a later date...

Jeffrey Lynn Wells Sept. 1, 1982 - Dec. 11, 2022 BURLINGTON, Colo. — Jeffrey Lynn Wells, 40, passed away Dec. 11, 2022. He was born Sept. 1, 1982, in Oberlin, Kan., to Joan Jackson Wells and Walter Luke Wells. He joined the National Guard in 2001 and was an Iraq War veteran...

Craig D. Kitt Aug. 3, 1951 - Nov. 28, 2022 EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. — Craig D. Kitt of East Hampton died Nov. 28, 2022, in Southampton. Craig was born Aug. 3, 1951, in Imperial, Neb., to Paul W. and Elnora (Cushing) Kitt, the oldest of three children. He was raised on the Dundy County family farm south of Wauneta, the hometown where he attended elementary school and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1969...

Amy Lynne Zwickle June 21, 1967 - Dec. 2, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Amy Lynne Zwickle was born June 21, 1967, in Ellsworth, Kan. The daughter of Wayne and Phyllis (Pacey) Zwickle, Amy was one of God’s angels on earth. Whether it’s a person with Down syndrome being compared to an angel or angels being people with Down syndrome, angels are linked to Down syndrome like peanut butter is to jelly! Amy gained her Heavenly wings on Dec. 2, 2022, at the age of 55 at Decatur Health in Oberlin, Kan...

James L. Teeters, Sr. July 8, 1939 - Dec. 14, 2022 YUMA, Ariz. — James L. Teeters, Sr. (Jim) passed away on Dec. 14, 2022, at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Va. Jim was born to Francis and Patricia Marie Teeters on July 8, 1939, in Trenton, Neb. Jim graduated from Culbertson, Neb., high school in 1958 and married his high school sweetheart, Shirley Binderup. They celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in August of 2022...

Phyllis Jean (Eiler) Metcalf May 17, 1932 - Dec. 17, 2022 OBERLIN, Kan. — Phyllis Jean (Eiler) Metcalf was born on May 17, 1932, the youngest of eight children, on a farm about two miles north of Oberlin. The house was blown away by a tornado in 1942, then the family moved to a house about a half mile west to the Howard and Lena (Reasoner) Eiler farm...

George Henry Miller Feb. 23, 1935 - Dec. 17, 2022 HAYES CENTER, Neb. — George Henry Miller was born on Feb. 23, 1935, to Herman and Lenore (Dappen) Miller on the farm in northwest Hayes County, Neb. He graduated from Hayes County High School in 1952 and attended one semester at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. George served in the United States Army from 1959-1961...

Angela Clark Plummer July 8, 1948 - Dec. 13, 2022 AURORA, Colo. — Angela Clark Plummer passed away in Colorado, Tuesday morning, Dec. 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by father, Norman Clark; mother, Betty Donohue; stepfather, Jim Donohue Sr.; brother, Jim Donohue Jr., and sister, Danette Baxter. ...

Marjory Ann (Garey) Hanna June 1, 1930 - Dec. 11, 2022 WAUNETA, Neb. —Marjory Ann (Garey) Hanna, age 92, of Wauneta, passed away at the Prairie Center Living Center in Colby, Kan., on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. She was born to Merlin and Cora (Johnson) Garey on June 1, 1930. ...

Henry J. Moline McCOOK, Neb. — Henry J. Moline, 64, of McCook, died Friday (Dec. 23, 2022), at Community Hospital in McCook. Visitation is Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, 1 p.m., with services to follow at 2 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook...

Michael Harlan Gohl Jan. 23, 1973 - Dec. 3, 2022 AURORA, Colo. — Michael Harlan Gohl was born on Jan. 23, 1973, in McCook, Neb. He passed away in Centennial, Colo., on Dec. 3, 2022. Mike’s life was never easy, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at him. ...

Wayne Anthony Rothmeyer Sept. 29, 1940 - Dec. 13, 2022 KIRKLAND, Wash. — Wayne Anthony Rothmeyer, 82, passed away on Dec. 13, 2022, in Kirkland, surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 29, 1940, to Alvin “Bud” Rothmeyer and Mary (Sughroue) Rothmeyer in Cedar Bluffs, Kan. ...

Tyson Bardsley March 13, 1981 - Dec. 22, 2022 WAUNETA, Neb. — Tyson William Bardsley was born March 13, 1981, to Bill and Kay (Brogan) Bardsley. Tyson graduated from Wauneta-Palisade High School in 2000. He then attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, Kan. He graduated in 2002 with a degree in engineering technology. After graduation, he moved to Lakewood, Colo., and worked at Burns and McDonnell engineering firm...

Norine Veryl (Bayne) Stewart Jan. 14, 1932 - Dec. 25, 2022 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — Norine Veryl (Bayne) Stewart, 90, went to be with her Lord on Dec. 25, 2022, in Grand Island, where she had been living for the past year at CountryHouse Residence for memory care...

Henry J. Moline June 11, 1958 - Dec. 23, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. — Henry J. Moline, age 64, of McCook, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Community Hospital in McCook. Henry was born in Lincoln, Neb., on June 11, 1958, to his mother, Tyra Moline. Henry was a father to his sons, Jamie and John, and his daughter, Stephanie. Henry was a devoted husband to his wife, Wanda Moline and they were united in marriage on June 30, 2018...

Patricia Waters BENKELMAN, Neb. — Patricia Waters, 84, formerly of Trenton, Neb., died Thursday (Dec. 22, 2022), at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. Cremation was chosen with no visitation. A memorial service will be in Colorado at a later date. A complete obituary will be submitted when it becomes available...

Ronald Lee Werkmeister Sept. 2, 1942 - Dec. 22, 2022 CURTIS, Neb. — Ronald Lee Werkmeister, 80, of Curtis, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. Ronnie was born on Sept. 2, 1942, in Maywood, Neb., to Albert and Mildred (Kugler) Werkmeister. He attended grade school at Valley in Hayes County; he graduated high school in Maywood with the Class of 1960. Ronnie met Linda in high school and they were married May 10, 1964. They had two children, Vickie and Bryan...

Paul E. Trenchard March 5, 1926 - Dec. 24, 2022 OXFORD, Neb. — A funeral service for Paul E. Trenchard will be on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Oxford, Neb., with Pastor Brian Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at the Oxford Cemetery with military honors provided by the Oxford American Legion in conjunction with the Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team.The service will be recorded and posted to the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes Facebook page. ...

Dayle Erin Morningstar Laird May 2, 1978 - Dec. 27, 2022 DURANGO, Colo. — Dayle Erin Morningstar Laird, 44, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at Centura Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colo., with her husband at her side. She was born in McCook, Neb., on May 2, 1978, to William Rick and Maureen (Hassler) Johnson. ...