Obituaries from June 2025

Elaine Heussman Feb. 18, 1937 - May 25, 2025 ATWOOD, Kan. — Elaine Heussman was the first-born daughter of Fred and Grayce Stute and was born in her grandmother’s home in Haigler, Neb., on Feb. 18, 1937. She would later be joined by four sisters: Carol, Judy, Cathy, and Lori. Two brothers died in infancy...

Glen H. Monter Dec. 16, 1930- June 1, 2025 ELWOOD, Neb. — Glen H. Monter, age 94, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb. Glen was born on Dec. 16, 1930, in Elwood to Henry J. Monter and Mary J. (Miller) Monter. He was baptized, confirmed, and attended school at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gosper County, where his faith was rooted and remained central throughout his life...

Elizabeth Esther Schaffert Jan. 17, 2003 - June 1, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — On the 1st of June 2025, Heaven welcomed a beautiful young lady, Elizabeth Esther Schaffert. God must have thought he needed her more in Heaven than earthside. Elizabeth was born on a cold winter morning on Jan. 17, 2003 in Scottsbluff, Neb...

Ronald Leon Wallace April 7, 1947 - May 29, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — Ronald Leon Wallace was born in McCook to Helen Arlene Wallace. Ron grew up in McCook with his parents, Guy and Helen Shepherd and his brothers and sisters. Ron served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. He served in Vietnam receiving the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. He was honorably discharged on June 18, 1968...

Reta Ann (Vacura) Barratt Oct. 22, 1946 - June 2, 2025 OBERLIN,Kan. — Reta Ann (Vacura) Barratt passed away Monday, June 2, 2025 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Neb., at the age of 78. She was born Oct. 22, 1946 in Oberlin to Frank and Margaret (Krizek) Vacura...

Sherry A. Harsh Oct. 28, 1945 - June 1, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Sherry A. Harsh was born in Genoa, Neb., on Oct. 28, 1945. Her parents were Philip A. and Anna (Westerman) Stec. Sherry spent her youth in Hastings, Neb., where she graduated from Hastings High School in 1964. From there she spent the next two years attending Kearney State College. In May of 1967, she married Howard Kester, Jr. Within their marriage, they had three children, Kipp, Kari and Kirby Kester...

Wauneta Michelle “Shelly” Richardson July 8, 1964 - June 6, 2025 STRATTON, Neb. — Our loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, niece, cousin and friend, Shelly, left us on June 6, 2025. Wauneta Michelle “Shelly” Richardson was born July 8, 1964 in Stratton to Robert LeRoy Turpin and Geraldine Gay (McEvoy) Turpin. Shelly, as she preferred to be called, had three siblings, Robert Francis, Tonya Sue and her so-called “spoiled” little brother, Vincent Norris...

April Lynn Ryan April 11, 1979 - June 8, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — April Lynn Ryan was born on April 11, 1979 in Omaha, Neb., to George Roy, Sr. and Melony Sue (Hefti) Friend. She attended school in Bartley and graduated from Bartley High School in 1998...

Alejandro C. Martinez, Jr. Dec. 23, 1977 - May 9, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — Alejandro Martinez, Jr. was born to Alejandro and Lucielle (Matson) Martinez on Dec. 23, 1977 in Benkelman, Neb. Alejandro was employed at the Chief Restaurant in McCook as well as Sears and most recently Taco John’s, also in McCook. ...

Clyde (Spike) Elmer Bell, Jr. Oct. 2, 1951 - May 28, 2025 WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. — Clyde Elmer Bell, Jr. (Spike) passed away on May 28, 2025.  Spike was born in Stratton, Neb., to Pete and Violet Bell in 1951. Spike lived and went to school in Culbertson where he was active in sports, playing both football and basketball throughout high school.  Spike graduated from Culbertson High School in 1969 and was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1971. ...

Lorraine Hannah STRATTON, Neb. — Lorraine Hannah, of Stratton, passed away on June 10, 2025 at her rural home south of Stratton. She was 95 years of age. 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...

Charley Mack Keller Sept. 8, 1934 - May 30, 2025 OBERLIN, Kan. — Charley Mack Keller, 90, passed away on May 30, 2025 in Oberlin. Charley was born Sept. 8, 1934 to Charles Earl Keller and Dica Lavona Seaton in California, Mo. He was the seventh of 10 children...

Vene LaVaun (DeMoss) Deminski May 15, 1927 - June 1, 2025 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. — Vene LaVaun (DeMoss) Deminski was born, along with her twin sister, on May 15, 1927 in Almena, Kan., to Ivah Mae (Shaffer) DeMoss and Laverne Edward DeMoss. Her dad worked for the railroad so they moved several times as she was growing up. Vene graduated from Mascot High School. After high school she married Robert L. Estes. To this union two daughters were born, Kathleen Marie and Jerri Kay. They later divorced...

Delores Kay Cappel Dec. 13, 1940 - June 10, 2025 McCOOK, Neb. — A wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mrs. Delores Kay Cappel passed away on June 10, 2025, at the Community Hospital in McCook at the age of 84. Delores entered this life on Dec. 13, 1940, in Wauneta, Neb., the youngest of nine children to Theodore and Susie (Herbert) Einspahr...

Gary Lee Townsend Oct. 16, 1936 - June 6, 2025 DANBURY, Neb. — Gary Lee Townsend, passed away on June 6, 2025 in Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. He was born on Oct. 16, 1936 to Densel and Neva (Crook) Townsend. He graduated in May 1954 from Decatur County High School. After high school, Gary attended McCook Community College from 1954-1956...

Joan Keeney McCOOK, Neb. — Joan Keeney, 91, passed away at her home in McCook on June 12, 2025. 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...

McCOOK, Neb. - Shari Ann McConnaha passed away in her home, in McCook, Neb. on June 13, 2025, at the age of 75. Memorials are suggested in Shari’s name to the McCook Humane Society, PO Box 13, McCook, NE 69001. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the West First Chapel in McCook, Neb., with Johnny Walker officiating...

Christine Kay Barenberg June 14, 1965 -June 16, 2025 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Christine Kay Barenberg was born on June 14, 1965 to Walter and Sharon Barenberg in Benkelman, Neb. A lifelong resident, Christine passed away suddenly on June 16, 2025 at her residence. ...

KEARNEY, Neb. - Terry Michael Hotchkiss passed away May 27, 2025 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska. Mike was born April 7, 1966 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Memorial services for Mike are scheduled for June 28, 2025 at 2 PM at the Cambridge High School with Jim Jones officiating. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held after the memorial service at the Cambridge Community Building...

BRIDGEPORT, Neb. - Kathleen Irene (Haag) Miller, 80, of Bridgeport, Neb. passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Morrill County Hospital in Bridgeport. Kay will be laid to rest on Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Indianola, Nebraska...

April 4, 1937 – June 4, 2025 WESTMINSTER, Calif. -Fay Marie Uerling passed away in Westminster, California, on June 4, 2025. Born to Tony and Fay (McCool) Malleck, Fay grew up just south of Indianola, Nebraska. She graduated from Indianola High School in 1955 and married Harry F. Uerling, that same year in St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola...

Dec. 26, 1932 -June 19, 2025 COLUMBIA, Mo. - Viola Nellie (Ruppert) Greenlee, age 92 of Columbia, MO, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Vi (as she was known by many) was born December 26, 1932 in Quick, Nebraska to Clifford and Nellie (Boson) Ruppert. ...

June 14, 1965 - June 16, 2025 BENKELMAN, Neb. - Christine Kay Barenberg was born to Walter Stephen and Sharon Ann (Maranville) Barenberg on June 14, 1965, in Benkelman, NE and passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, in her home, in Benkelman, NE. She was 60 years old...

Jan. 11, 1944- June 21, 2025 TRENTON, Neb. - Darlene Ann (Linenberger) Leahy passed away at her home in Trenton, Nebraska on June 21, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1944 in Garden City, Kansas. Darlene was the fifth of thirteen children born to Robert Linenberger and Julia (Werth) Linenberger. ...

Jan. 18, 1924- June 24, 2025 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Burdene Kasson, age 101, of Beaver City, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Beaver City Manor, Beaver City, Nebraska. She was born on January 18, 1924 to Emmett & Josephine (Brown) Walker...

McCOOK, Neb. - Mom and Dad are together again with family and friends. Come join us to celebrate the lives of Ron and Karen Shaffer. July 1, 2025 10:00 a.m. Memorial Park Cemetery McCook, Neb. Always loved, forever missed, never forgotten.