Obituaries from June 2024

Beverley (Bev) Grafel July 13, 1940 – June 1, 2024 CULBERTSON, Neb. – Beverley Grafel passed away at the age of 83 on June 1, 2024 from Endometrial Cancer. She was born in Indianola, Neb. to Albert and Eva (Hill) Young. Beverley graduated from Indianola High School in 1959. ...

Regina Bernice Barnes July 28, 1945 - May 30, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - Regina Bernice Barnes, known affectionately as “Genie,” passed away on May 30, 2024 in Kearney, Neb. She was born on July 28, 1945, in her hometown of Wahoo, Neb. to Elbert Palmer and Mahala Palmer (Kuhn)...

Teresa “Dianne” Tietze Dec. 12, 1943 - May 27, 2024 ASHLAND, Neb. - Teresa “Dianne” Tietze, 80 of Ashland, Neb. entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Oxbow Living Center in Ashland, Neb.. She was born Dec. 12, 1943 in Kearney, Neb. to Richard “Dick” and La Verna (Fetters) Hays. ...

Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh Aug. 31, 1946 - June 2, 2024 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh passed peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mary was born Aug. 31, 1946 in Loop City, Nebraska to George and Jannetta (Jensen) Graf...

Shirley B. Dicke Sept. 27, 1928 - June 6, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. -Shirley B Dicke was born on September 27, 1928 to Ervin and Marie Ruopp Amman near Naponee, Neb. She was the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and a brother. Shirley departed this world on Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family...

Carla Quinn McCOOK, Neb. - Carla Quinn, a longtime resident of McCook, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024 at The Grace Space Hospice in Lincoln. She was 82 years of age. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, June 8, 2024 at Memorial Methodist Church in McCook with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating. Inurnment in the Memorial Park Columbarium in McCook will follow services...

Alice Faye (Macy) Kasson WILSONVILLE Neb. - Alice Faye (Macy) Kasson passed away, May 17, 2024, at the age of 82 years, 8 months, and 5 days. A memorial service is planned at the Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church, Wilsonville, NE, at 10:30 a.m., June 15, 2024, Dr. Kirk Kasson, presiding. Memorials may go to the Wilsonville Library, the Wilsonville Cemetery, the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church, the Hendley-Wilsonville Fire Department, and Aseracare Hospice...

June A. Hanson June 15, 1935 - May 17, 2024 HERMISTON Ore. - June A. Hanson of Hermiston, Oregon, former Nebraska resident was born on June 15, 1935 in Steele City, Neb. to parents, Paul and Myrtle (Johnson) Miller. She passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 88 years. ...

Margaret Ruth Peterson Aug. 24, 1936 - June 7, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Margaret Ruth Peterson, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her home in Cambridge, Neb., at the age of 87. She was born in Cambridge, Neb. on Aug. 24, 1936 to Monte and Jeanie (Rankin) Petersen...

Philip Jonathan Ewert June 20, 1936 - June 4, 2024 OGALLALA, Neb. - The Reverend Philip Jonathan Ewert, a devoted pastor and servant of Christ, passed away on June 4, 2024, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, Neb., at the age of 87. Philip was born on June 20, 1936, in K’ai Chow, Hopei, China, to August and Martha (Weins) Ewert, who were serving as missionaries. ...

Sharon Kaye Stoller July 25, 1940 - June 6, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Sharon Kaye Stoller was born on July 25, 1940, in Cambridge, Neb. to Carl and Florence (Ogerzoka) Jeffers. She passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024, in McCook, Neb. Sharon married John Robert Stoller on Aug. 5, 1957. The couple made McCook their home where they raised three children. Sharon worked at Community Hospital, Hillcrest Nursing Home and Home HealthCare in McCook as a nurse’s aide...

Gerald Eugene Kennedy Aug, 26, 1966 - June 8 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Gerald Eugene Kennedy was born to Howard J. and Wanda J. (Carter) Kennedy on Aug, 26, 1966 in McCook, Neb. He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School class of 1984. Gerald lived his entire life in McCook and made a living as a truck driver...

Carla Bales July 17, 1935 - June 3, 2024 WAHOO, Neb. - Carla Bales was called to her heavenly home on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Wahoo, Neb. She was born July 17, 1935, to Charles and Selma (Bamesberger) Cruver. Carla was the third child of four girls and attended school in McCook...

Sandra Rae Counter Aug. 25, 1948 - June 9, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Sandra Rae Counter, 75, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. Sandy was born on Aug. 25, 1948, to Raymon and Queenie (Smith) Critchfield in Oberlin, Kan...

Norm Trosper May 18, 1946 - June 11, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Norm Trosper, 78, passed away at the Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge, Neb. on June 11, 2024. Norm was born on May 18, 1946 in McCook, Neb. to Fred and Nellie Jean (Williams) Trosper. Norm graduated from Cambridge High School in 1964. ...

Aaron Steven Cathcart June 26, 1972 - June 5, 2024 PRINCETON, Ill. - Aaron Steven Cathcart, 51, of Princeton, IL, was born June 26, 1972 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, Neb. to Steve Vale Cathcart and Beverly (Delai) Cathcart. After a brief illness, he passed away on June 5, 2024 at CGH Hospital in Sterling, Ill...

Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh Aug. 31, 1946 - June 2, 2024 INDIANOLA, Neb. - Mary Lynn (Graf) Marsh passed peacefully in her sleep on June 2, 2024, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, June 26, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Michael Houlihan celebrating. Burial in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery of Indianola will follow services...

Adonna Marie Sis April 20, 1939 - June 15, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Adonna Marie Sis, age 85, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2024, at her home in McCook, Neb. Adonna was born on April 20, 1939, in Damar, Kan. to parents Simon and Aldea M. (Plante) Arnold. She attended school in Leoville, Kan. and transferred to Colby, Kan. for her senior year, and graduated with the 1957 class...

Roger Dean Ely Aug. 3, 1934- June 15, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Roger Dean Ely, 89, of McCook, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Roger was born Aug. 3, 1934, to Orin and Opal (Troedson) Ely in McCook, Neb., the sixth of seven children. He attended McCook schools graduating from McCook High School in 1952...

Ronald “Bud” Baum Nov. 17, 1945 - June 16, 2024 LUBBOCK, Tex. - Ronald “Bud” Baum passed away on June 16, 2024, of Supernuclear Palsy. He was 78 years old. He had been sick for about five years. Ronald was born in Denver, Colo. on Nov. 17, 1945, to Geraldine (Hansen) Baum and Alfred Baum. He lived his early life in McCook, Neb., moving to Lubbock in the 1970’s. When he moved to Lubbock, he started a trucking business which he made a great success. He helped many people become very successful...

Donnabeth Ferrel June 25, 1924 - June 17, 2024 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Donnabeth Ferebee Ferrel was born June 25, 1924, to Ora and Ivy Ferebee in Fullerton, Neb. As a young girl her family moved to a dry land farm located on the south divide of Champion Valley. She attended grades first - eighth at Champion then graduated High School in Imperial, Neb. in 1941...

Joyce Stupka ULYSSES Kan. - Joyce Stupka, 92, formerly of McCook, passed away at the Western Prairie Care Home in Ulysses, Kansas on June 20, 2024. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00PM on Monday afternoon, June 24, 2024 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook with Pastor Brad Rick officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery of McCook will follow services. No formal visitation is scheduled; viewing will take place at the church prior to services...

James Coghill Nov. 4, 1942 - June 23, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - James Coghill, 81, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Jim was born Nov. 4, 1942, to Wilson Kesler and Pauline (Beaty) Coghill in McCook, Neb. As a small child, his parents farmed near Marion, Neb. He graduated from Beaver Valley High School in Lebanon, Neb., in 1960, McCook College in 1962, and Fort Hayes State College in Hayes, Kan., in 1965...

Mark David Hilker April 18, 1963 - June 20, 2024 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Mark David Hilker, age 61, of Arapahoe, Neb, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Arapahoe, Neb. He was born on April 18, 1963, at Cambridge, Nebraska to Gary G. and Mary Ellen (Pickering) Hilker...

Jenna Rene Cox Feb. 18, 2000 - June 22, 2024 NORFOLK, Neb. - Former Hastings resident Jenna Rene Cox of Norfolk, Neb., 24, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, due to an automobile accident. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. ...

Margaret “Peg” Ann Long Calhoon June 28, 1934 - Dec. 31, 2023 McCOOK, Neb. - Margaret “Peg” Ann Long Calhoon, age 89, was born on June 28, 1934, in Fairfield, Iowa to her parents, Lawrence Arthur and Katie Leona (Manning) Long. She died peacefully on Dec. 31, 2023, at Community Hospital, McCook, Neb...

Marybeth Roschewski McCOOK, Neb. - Marybeth Roschewski, age 66, of McCook, Neb. passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024 in McCook. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the McCook Christian Church, McCook, with Terry McCorkle, officiating...

Alva Lee Van Vleet Aug. 17, 1943 - June 20, 2024 TRENTON, Neb. - Alva Lee Van Vleet was born on Aug. 17, 1943 in Danbury, Neb. to Denzel and Bernice (Lockhart) Van Vleet. Alva graduated from high school and joined the United States Navy. His Naval career would allow him to further his education, receiving his bachelor’s degree in signals. Alva served proudly for 28 years, seeing most of the country and Vietnam. He retired in Virginia at the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer...

Dillon Anthony Conroy Jan. 31, 1997 - June 21, 2024 CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Dillon Anthony Conroy, our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, left this world unexpectedly on June 21, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyo. at the age of 27. Dillon was born to Anthony (Tony) Paul Conroy and Becky Elaine (Scott) Conroy on Jan. ...

Leland D. Maris April 30, 1940 - June 24, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - Leland D. Maris, 84, went into the arms of the Lord Jesus June 24, 2024, at Kearney Regional Hospital. Leland was born on April 30, 1940, to Frank and Florence (Adamson) Maris on the Maris farm in Hitchcock County...