Obituaries from December 2024

Obituary Lynn Everett Schultz April 20, 1934 - Nov. 29, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Lynn Everett Schultz passed away Nov. 29, 2024, surrounded by his family at Great Plains Health at the age of 90. He hung on hard through Thanksgiving listening to his family tell stories and listening to their laughter. ...

Obituary Elaine M. Haussler June 20, 1931 - Nov. 28 , 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Elaine M. Haussler, age 93, formerly of Arapahoe and Holbrook, Neb., passed away on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 in White Stone, Va. She was born on June 20, 1931 to Jake and Mathe Fritz, the first of four children. She grew up eight miles southwest of McCook, Neb...

Obituary Tori Lynn Brown Feb. 7, 1984 - Oct. 18, 2024 AURORA, Colo. - Tori Lynn Brown, born on Feb. 7, 1984, in McCook, Neb., to Tim Brown and Teresa Ridpath, peacefully departed this world on Oct. 18, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado, at the age of 40. Tori’s life was a tapestry woven with dedication, compassion, and a love for family and pets...

Bethene Lines Dec. 9, 1932 - Dec. 1, 2024 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Bethene Lines, longtime resident of Imperial, passed away in North Platte, Neb. on Dec. 1, 2024. Bethene was born in Trenton, Neb. on Dec. 9, 1932. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10:30 a.m.. (MT) at Imperial Berean Church with inurnment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.liewerfuneralhome.com...

Obituary Carolyn Sue Hardy May 31, 1941 - Nov. 27, 2024 STRATTON, Neb. - Carolyn Sue Hardy was born in Anthony, Kan. to Beatrice (Alder) and JW Cooper on May 31, 1941. In May of 1946, Marvin Odell, Sr. came into her life to be her Dad. Carolyn grew up in the Ulysses, Kan. area, graduating from Satana High School in 1959. She was a member of the Church of Christ...

Obituary Edward Vapenik Dec. 19, 1926 - Dec. 4, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - At approximately 1:00 a.m. on the morning of Dec. 4, 2024 after nearly 98 years on earth, Edward Vapenik left his mortal body and the pain that accompanied it and went home. Home to meet his Lord and Savior, Home to be reconnected with his Father who raised him and his Mother who passed when he was only four years old. Home to join his three brothers and Home to reunite with his daughter-in-law Roni...

Don Patrick Rowland March 14, 1943 - Dec. 2, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Don Patrick Rowland was born in McCook, Neb. to Lydia (Hoff) and Don Charles Rowland on the family farm March 14, 1943. Don grew up in McCook and went to country school through 8th grade. ...

William “Bill” Ashley CULBERTSON, Neb. - William "Bill" Ashley, formerly of Culbertson, passed away Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2024 at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta, Neb. He was 84 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time...

Donna “Stritt” Kraszewski INDIANOLA, Neb. - Donna "Stritt" Kraszewski, 69, formerly of Indianola, passed away unexpectedly from the results of an accident on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. She was 69 years of age. 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...

Dorothy Ann Moore April 30, 1933 - Nov. 28, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Dorothy Ann Moore, 91, of Oberlin, Kan., passed away early Thanksgiving morning, in hospice care, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024, at her daughter’s home in rural McLouth, Kan. “Sweet” Dorothy was born April 30, 1933, at the family farm, the daughter of Richard F. ...

Bethene Marie (Lunbery) Lines Dec. 9, 1932 - Dec. 1, 2024 IMPERIAL, Neb. - Bethene Marie (Lunbery) Lines, age 91 of Imperial, went to her heavenly home on Dec. 1, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. with her three children by her side...

Paul Johnson CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Paul Johnson, of Cambridge, passed away early Friday morning, December 6, 2024 at Tri Valley Health in Cambridge. He was 93 years of age. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge is entrusted with arrangements...

Obituary Wendi Marie Goodenberger July 18, 1960 - Dec. 5, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Wendi Marie Goodenberger, age 64, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Neb. following a courageous battle with cancer...

Obituary Daniel “Dan” Eugene Peterson Feb. 7, 1956 - Dec. 7, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Daniel “Dan” Eugene Peterson was born on Feb. 7, 1956 in McCook, Neb. to Frank and Ethel (Vaughn) Peterson. He attended Trenton High School graduating in 1974 and furthered his education at Wyoming Tech in Laramie, Wyo. for Automotive in 1975...

Obituary Brian Dale Cox Oct. 14, 1960 - Dec. 3, 2024 MAYWOOD, Neb. - Brian Dale Cox, 64, of Maywood, Neb., passed away at his home on Dec. 3, 2024. Born on Oct. 14, 1960, in North Platte, Neb., to Richard (Dick) Cox and Connie (Schnase) Cox. Brian spent his early years in Maywood and Orleans, Neb., before moving to Mesa, Ariz., where he attended high school. ...

Donald Dean Crocker Oct. 8, 1943 - Dec, 10, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Donald Dean Crocker, age 81, lifelong resident of McCook, Neb., passed away on Dec, 10, 2024 in McCook. Don was born Oct. 8, 1943 to parents Tony and Lila A. (Gillen) Crocker in McCook. He was one of two children. Don attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1961...

Carol L. Runge Dec. 6, 1956 - Dec. 9, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Carol L. Runge, 68, of North Platte, passed away on Dec. 9, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Carol was born Dec. 6, 1956, in Manassas, Va., to Wilbert and Irene (Wean) Davis. She graduated from McCook High School in 1975, subsequently earning her nursing degree in 1990...

Robert John “Bob” Bishop Dec. 19, 1963 - Nov. 9, 2024 MANHATTAN, Kan. - Robert John “Bob” Bishop, age 60 of Manhattan, died Nov. 9, 2024, while vacationing in El Salvador. He was born on Dec. 19, 1963, in Elgin, Ill., the son of Derry and Elaine Bishop. In 1969, they moved to Oberlin, Kan., where he grew up along with his three siblings, and attended Decatur Community High School...

Timothy L. Peterson Oct. 18, 1977 -Dec. 6, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Timothy L. Peterson passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on Dec. 6, 2024, in Omaha, Neb., at the age of 47. Tim was born on Oct. 18, 1977, to parents Terry L and Donna L. (McFarland) Peterson in North Platte, Neb. Tim grew up in McCook where he attended McCook High School with the class 1996...

Obituary Melvin “Melv” L. Holsten Feb. 25, 1932 - Dec. 1, 2024 HASTINGS, Neb. - Melvin “Melv” L. Holsten, age 92, of Hastings, formerly of McCook, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Private family services will be held at a later date. ...

Ellen Marie Fielding April 12, 1950 - Dec. 3, 2024 OMAHA, Neb. - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Ellen. She passed away unexpectedly at her home in Omaha, Neb., and will be lovingly missed by her family and friends. Ellen was born to Court and Lillian Rice Fielding in McCook, Neb. ...

Obituary Delbert Eugene Lewis May 2, 1935 - Dec. 17, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Delbert Eugene Lewis, age 89, was born on May 2, 1935, and passed away at the Good Samaritan Home in Oberlin, Kan. on Dec. 17, 2024. He was born to Herbert and Mae (Davis) Lewis, and he was the last living child out of 15 children...

Obituary Roland LeRoy Carlson Jan. 18, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Roland LeRoy Carlson was born to W. LeRoy and M. Mae (Schlecht) Carlson on Jan. 18, 1937 on the family farm northwest of McCook. He left this earth to meet his Heavenly Father on Dec. 22, 2024. Hillcrest Nursing Home had been his residence for the last 16 months...

Obituary Eleanor (Falls) Benjamin Zumalt April 23, 1936 - Dec. 21, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Eleanor (Falls) Benjamin Zumalt was born on April 23, 1936 in Spalding, Neb. to Edward and Lura (Schoonover) Falls. She attended one year of college. Eleanor was united in marriage to Martin Benjamin II and later to James “Jim” Zumalt. ...

Obituary John Stephen O’Toole II May 15, 1949 - Dec. 19, 2024 OLATHE, Kan. - John Stephen O’Toole II, son of John “Jack” and Sybil (Foley) O’Toole, was born in McCook, Neb. on May 15, 1949. He passed away peacefully at his home in Olathe on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the age of 75...

Obituary Christine Elizabeth Roth May 5, 1953 - Dec. 20, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Christine Elizabeth Roth, age 71, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, at her home in McCook, Neb. Christine was born May 5, 1953, in Rochdale, England to parents Michael “Mieczyslaw” and Maria Aniela (Grzebien) Salek. She was one of three daughters born to this union. Christine graduated from Muldon Catholic High School in Rockford, Ill. with the Class of 1971...

Obituary Beverly Christine Haag Oct. 14, 1933 - Dec. 21, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Beverly Christine Haag, 91, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21, 2024 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb.; she was surrounded by her family. Born in West Covina, Calif. to Eugene Constantine Akerberg Williams and Bertha Lavina Wimp Williams, the family lived in many different places while their father worked throughout the Pacific Northwest...

Kathleen Ham BENKELMAN, Neb. - Kathleen Ham, longtime resident of Benkelman, Neb. passed away on Dec. 21, 2024 surrounded by her family. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 27, with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Benkelman followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. ...

Peggy Ann Carswell July 30, 1950 - Dec. 19, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Peggy Ann Carswell, age 74, of Oberlin, Kansas, gracefully passed away surrounded by family at Decatur Health on Dec. 19, 2024. Peggy was born on July 30, 1950, to William Jasper “W.J.” Light and Geneva Mardelle Light in Hugoton, Kan. ...

Roland LeRoy Carlson Jan. 18, 1937 - Dec. 22, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Roland LeRoy Carlson left this earth to meet his Heavenly Father on Dec. 22, 2024. Hillcrest Nursing Home had been his residence for the last 16 months. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 29, 2024 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook. Roland’s family will be present to greet friends...

Lester M. Bieker WATKINS Colo. - A Memorial Mass in honor of Lester will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook, NE with Father Bernard Kimminau as Celebrant. The Bieker family invites friends and family for a luncheon following the Mass at Marlene’s Kitchen, north of McCook on Highway 83...

Robert ‘Bob’ Reher June 26, 1951 - Dec. 25, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - McCOOK Neb. - Robert ‘Bob’ Reher 73 of McCook Nebraska passed away Wednesday Dec. 25. Bob was born June 26, 1951 in Grand Island NE the first son of Gilbert and Lolita (Jones) Reher Bob attended Stolley Park Elementary School and Graduated from Northwest High School. ...

LaVerne ‘Vern’ Brickner Oct. 26,1949 - Dec. 27, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - LaVerne ‘Vern’ Brickner, 75 of Kearney passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 at his home surrounded by family after a short illness. A funeral mass will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney with Fr. Joe Hannappel officiating. A rosary will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday followed by a time of sharing at the church...

Marilyn Louise Malleck Nov. 04, 1938 - Dec. 29, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Marilyn Louise Malleck, age 86, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook surrounded by family. Marilyn was born Nov. 4, 1938 in McCook to Harry and Margaret L. (O’Berg) Brown. She was one of four children born to this union...