Obituaries from May 2024

Lois Deramus CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Lois Deramus, 96, of Cambridge, passed away late Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...

Leona McDaniel PALISADE, Neb. - Leona McDaniel, 85, of Palisade, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2024 in Palisade, Neb. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

James G. McHale May 14, 1928 - May 5, 2024 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - James G. McHale was born in Scranton, PA on May 14, 1928 to Willard Jerome McHale and Gertrude Veronica Farrahar. His high school education was at Holy Cross Seminary on Lake Erie, Dunkirk, NY, a boys’ prep school run by the Passionist monks. After high school, James spent one year in the Passionists’ novitiate at St. Michael’s monastery in Union City, NJ...

Sharon K. Myers Oct. 3, 1957 - April 27, 2024 GURLEY, Neb. - Sharon K. Myers, age 66 of Gurley, Neb. passed away in her home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, Neb. ...

Walter H. Pollman, Jr. Dec. 13, 1932 - May 4, 2024 TRENTON, Neb. - Walter H. Pollman, Jr., was born on Dec. 13, 1932, in the family home west of Culbertson, Neb. to Walter H. and Velma M. (Gray) Pollman. He attended school in rural Culbertson. On March 5, 1953, Junior was inducted into the United States Army. ...

Dawn Annette (Hyde) Gill Sep. 25, 1960 - Jan. 18, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Dawn Annette (Hyde) Gill was called home to be with Jesus on Jan. 18, 2024. Dawn was born on Sep. 25, 1960 in Pueblo, Colo. to Don and Vaunda (Fortkamp) Hyde. Dawn was baptized in Pueblo, Colo. and confirmed at Peace Lutheran...

Rachel Pauline Hidy Sep. 03, 1937 - May. 09, 2024 McCOOK Neb. - Rachel Pauline Hidy was born to Raymond and Florence (Neileigh) Frakes on Sep. 03, 1937, at her grandparents’ home in Oak Canyon. She began kindergarten in Portland, Ore. where her father was a welder in a shipyard during World War Two. ...

Barbara Jean (Sutton) Morris Sep. 19, 1943 - May 11, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Barbara Jean (Sutton) Morris, 80, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2024, in McCook. Barbara was born Sept. 19, 1943, to Ruth A. and Ellis L Sutton in Stratton, Neb. She grew up on a farm north of Stratton and attended a one room country school through fifth grade. ...

Sheila Lee Colson June 23, 1949 - May 10, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Sheila Lee Colson was born on June 23, 1949 in Hays, Kan. to Roy G. and Virginia (Loreg) Hageman. She graduated from Cambridge High School and went on to further her education by graduating from the Barns School of Business in Denver, Colo...

Joyce Annette (Kohlmeier) Trosper Jan. 13, 1949 - May 12, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Joyce Annette (Kohlmeier) Trosper, age 75, passed away on May 12, 2024, at the Tri-Valley Hospital in Cambridge, Neb. after a short, hard-fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was surrounded by her family who will miss her dearly...

Jana “Jan” Dee (Knudson) Logan Feb. 18, 1946 - May 8, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Jana “Jan” Dee (Knudson) Logan was born on Feb. 18, 1946, to Kermit Christian and Bertha Alberta (Hase) Knudson in Colby, Kan. She attended school in Colby and graduated from Colby High School...

Cecil R. Scarrow April 14, 1942 - May 11, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Cecil R. Scarrow, age 82, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Cecil was born on April 14, 1942 to parents Ray B. and Gladys M. (Reeves) Scarrow in Mankato Kan. He was one of five children. Cecil graduated from high school in Benkelman, Neb. with the Class of 1960...

Wavalee Couse Feb 3, 1935 - May 10, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Wavalee Couse was born on the family farm near Bell Plain, Kan. on Feb 3, 1935 to Clara Beulah (Keen) and Leslie Robert Howell. She died at Community Hospital May 10, 2024 surrounded by her children...

Esther Irene Hampton Feb. 25, 1941 - May 11, 2024 St. GEORGE, Kan. - Esther Irene Hampton, age, 83 formerly of McCook, Neb., passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Home of the Flint Hills Assisted Living in St. George, Kan. surrounded by family. After the passing of her husband, Esther moved to Kansas to be closer to family. She touched the lives of many with her kindness, positive attitude embracing life to the fullest, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends...

Wesley “Wes” O. Stauffer April 6, 2024 - May 14, 2024 Cambridge, Neb. -Wesley “Wes” O.  Stauffer, age 61, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on May 14, 2024.  He was born in Salida, Colo., April 6, 1963, to Clay and Judith (Jimerson) Stauffer.   Wes attended and graduated from Buena Vista High School in Colorado...

Rodney Wayne Smith June 23, 1954 - May 17, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Rodney Wayne Smith was born on June 23, 1954 in McCook, Neb. to Raymond and Donna (Deardoff) Smith. The Lord took him home to heaven on May 17, 2024 after battling Parkinson’s Disease...

Cletus E. Coffey July 16, 1934 - May 18, 2024 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Cletus E. Coffey, 89, of Beaver City, Neb. died Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Kearney Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 16, 1934, in Oxford, Neb. to Wendell and Virginia (Harlan) Coffey...

Marilyn Fay [Hickert] Otter April 29, 1937 - May 13, 2024 NEW ALMELO, Kan. - Marilyn Fay [Hickert] Otter passed from this earth at the age of 87 on May 13, 2024 at home in New Almelo, Kan. One of twins, she was born on the farm in Decatur County on April 29, 1937 to Albert and Amanda [Gillece] Hickert. ...

JoAnn Carole Roderfeld Dec. 20, 1954, - May 17, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. -JoAnn Carole Roderfeld, was born Dec. 20, 1954 in St Charles, MO to Leland Tuepker and Helen Roderfeld. JoAnn attended Colorado State University and received her undergraduate and Master’s degrees. She was the first one in her family to receive a college and Master’s degree...

Virgina Marie Spray Sept. 17, 1937 - May 23, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Virginia Marie Spray was born in Nampa, Idaho to Virgil and Vivian (Thomas) Frickey on Sept. 17, 1937. Her loving family was by her side when she passed away early Thursday morning, May 23, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook, Neb...

Arlene Iola Klein April 30, 1933 - May 19, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Arlene Iola Klein,91, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte. Arlene was born April 30, 1933 to parents Christian and Martha (Fasse) Toberer. Arlene was the oldest daughter of four siblings including sisters Jane and Sharon and brother Gene. She grew up on the family farm near Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School...

Tammy Jane Brave Hawk Dec. 15, 1975 - May 21, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Tammy Jane Brave Hawk, age 48, passed away May 21, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Neb. Tammy was born on Dec, 15, 1975, in Hays, Kansas to parents James and Wilma (Hayden) McBride. She graduated from high school in 1995 in Ft. Collins, Colo. Throughout her years, she was a waitress and was a member of First Congregational Church...

Sharon Lucille Walgren May 7, 1931 - May 24, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - Sharon Lucille Walgren was born May 7, 1931 in Edgar, Neb. to Clair and Ted Voorhees. At the age of six, the family set up a new household in Wauneta, Neb. where Ted started the Federal Land Bank. Sharon grew up and attended school in Wauneta, graduating from Wauneta High School in 1949. She dated her high school sweetheart throughout their high school years...

Laverne Maret ELWOOD, Neb. - Laverne Maret, 81, passed away Monday morning, May 27, 2024 at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, Neb. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...

Michael “Mike” Kerry Royse Feb. 22, 1951 - May 23, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Michael “Mike” Kerry Royse of Lincoln, Neb. died Thursday, May 23, 2024. Michael was born in Des Moines, Iowa to parents Dean and Rosemary (Miller) Royse. He attended grade school and high school in Pocahontas, Iowa...

Greta Mae (Gardner) Roethemeyer Sep. 5, 1934 - May 25, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Greta Mae (Gardner) Roethemeyer, 89, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born on Sep. 5, 1934 to Clyde and Violet (Murphy) Gardner in Quick, Neb,, the fifth of six children...

LaVerne Merle Maret May 8, 1943 - May 27, 2024 ELWOOD, Neb. - LaVerne Merle Maret, 81, passed away May 27, 2024 at the Elwood Care Center. He was born May 8, 1943, in Imperial, Neb. to Merle and Zelda (Hinton) Maret. LaVerne graduated from Stockville High School in 1962. He met his wife, Georgia Maret on the Hinton farm when they were just teenagers. The couple eloped to Oberlin, Kan. in 1963 and were later married at the Christian church in Bartley, Neb...

Ruth Valjean Nunamaker Jan. 30, 1941 - May 29, 2024 BENKELMAN Neb. - Ruth Valjean Nunamaker, born on Jan. 30, 1941, in Templeton, Pa., embarked on her final journey on May 29, 2024, at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. She was a devoted wife to Paul Leslie Nunamaker, whom she married on April 18, 1959. ...