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Local Obituaries for the McCook, NE area

Donna Loop

Donna Loop

Dec 20, 2024

Donna Marie Loop, age 75, formerly of McCook, Nebraska, passed away at home in Angleton, Texas on December 20, 2024. 

Donna was born November 22, 1949, in Stratton, Nebraska to Dale and Elsa Potter. Donna married Roger Loop in Stratton, Nebraska on June 4, 1967, and they were married for 50 years until Roger died in 2017. Roger and Donna were...

Kenneth "Ken" Wells

Kenneth "Ken" Wells

Jan 8, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Wells made his journey to heaven at the age of 77. He passed away surrounded by family at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE on January 8, 2025.

Ken was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on September 4, 1947, to parents Guy and Edith (Reynolds) Wells. The Wells family moved from Wisconsin to McCook, Nebraska for milder weather. Ken graduated...

Evelyn Reiners

Evelyn Reiners

Jan 8, 2025

Evelyn “Evie” D. Reiners, age 77, formerly of McCook, NE passed away at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, NE on January 8, 2025.

Evelyn was born March 1, 1947 in McCook, NE to Edward and Caroline Reiners. She was the youngest of five children. At the early age of five, she contracted polio which led to a lengthy stay at Children’s Hospital...

Shirley R Patton

Shirley R Patton

Jan 6, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Ruth Patton, age 88, of Benkelman, Nebraska passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Hester Home in Benkelman. 

Shirley was born September 15, 1936, in Boulder, CO to parents Albert Lee and Bessie L. (Jenner) Hard. She was one of on three children.

On March 20, 1980, Shirley married Billy Patton in McCook, NE. She enjoyed painting, gardening,...

Charles M. "Chuck" Reichenbach

Charles M. "Chuck" Reichenbach

Jan 5, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Morris Reichenbach, age 69, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2024 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Chuck was born July 26, 1955 in Lincoln, NE to parents Jack William and Jacqueline Phyllis (Schaaf) Reichenbach. He was one of three sons born to this union. Chuck attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School. 

Chuck loved...

Marilyn Louise Malleck

Marilyn Louise Malleck

Dec 29, 2024

Marilyn Louise Malleck, age 86, of McCook, NE passed away on December 29, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook surrounded by family.

Marilyn was born November 4, 1938 in McCook to Harry and Margaret L. (O’Berg) Brown. She was one of four children born to this union.

Marilyn graduated from McCook High school in 1956. Following high school she attended McCook Community...

Richard L. Green

Richard L. Green

Dec 28, 2024

Richard L. Green, longtime resident of McCook passed away on December 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 3, 1953 Atwood, Kansas to Harold LeRoy and Lois Nadine (Benning) Green. Richard was a carpenter for the better part of his life. He created beautiful woodwork and was talented at the guitar. 

A celebration of life gathering will be...

Jude Robert Byrne

Jude Robert Byrne

Dec 28, 2024

Jude Robert Byrne, age 87, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Prairie View Gardens Retirement Community in Kearney, NE. 

Jude was born on June 7, 1937 in Denver, CO to Gerald J. and Pearl A. (Flagello) Byrne. He was one of five children born to this union.

Jude graduated from McCook High School with the class...

Christine E Roth

Christine E Roth

Dec 20, 2024

Christine Elizabeth Roth, age 71, of McCook, NE passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home in McCook, NE.

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, IL with the...

Irene K Felker

Irene K Felker

Dec 17, 2024

Irene K. Felker, of Culbertson, NE, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska, at the age of 75.

Irene was born on November 4, 1949, in McCook, NE to parents Wayne Walter and Charolette M. (Teply) Johnson. Irene grew up in southwest Nebraska with her brother Jake. In her early years, Irene enjoyed softball.

Irene graduated...

Donald Dean Crocker

Donald Dean Crocker

Dec 10, 2024

Donald Dean Crocker, age 81, lifelong resident of McCook, NE passed away on December 10, 2024 in McCook.

Don was born October 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.

Don married Mary Hanthorn on June 13,...

David Brent Hewlett

David Brent Hewlett

Dec 8, 2024

David “Dave” Brent Hewlett passed away surrounded by loved ones, on December 8, 2024, in McCook, Nebraska, at the age of 71.

Dave was born on August 6, 1953, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He graduated high school in 1971 from Burley, Idaho, and went on to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts Idaho State University. He then furthered his...

Timothy L Peterson

Timothy L Peterson

Dec 6, 2024

Timothy L. Peterson passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident on December 6, 2024, in Omaha, NE, at the age of 47.

Tim was born on October 18, 1977, to parents Terry L and Donna L. (McFarland) Peterson in North Platte, NE. Tim grew up in McCook where he attended McCook High School with the class 1996. 

In Tim’s younger years, he...

Wendi Goodenberger

Wendi Goodenberger

Dec 5, 2024



Wendi Marie Goodenberger, age 64, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE following a courageous battle with cancer.

 Wendi was born July 18, 1960, in Imperial, NE to parents Gary Dean and Karen Janice (Skelton) Nordhausen. She was one of three children. Wendi attended school in Wauneta, NE, graduating in...

Kelly C McKillip

Kelly C McKillip

Nov 29, 2024

Kelly C. McKillip, age 75, passed away on November 29, 2024, at his home in McCook, Nebraska right by his loyal German Shepherd, Nikki. 

Kelly was born to parents Robert L. and Corine M. (Fahrenbruch) McKillip on November 25, 1949, in McCook, Nebraska. Kelly grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1967. He then attended McCook Community...

Carla Suzanne Fassler

Carla Suzanne Fassler

Nov 21, 2024

Carla Suzanne (DeWester) Fassler, age 77, of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. 

Carla was born in Benkelman, NE on July 8, 1947, to James “Bud” and Wynona (Mullanix) DeWester. She was one of two children: Gary and Carla DeWester. She attended grade school and high school in Benkelman and graduated from...

Barbara Jean Beideck

Barbara Jean Beideck

Nov 17, 2024

Barbara Jean (Herman) Beideck entered heaven on November 17, 2024, at the age of 93. Jean was born in Culbertson on July 10, 1931, to Conrad and Lillian Herman. She married Gerald (Jerry) Beideck on June 25, 1950.

Jean and Jerry spent 70 wonderful years together, never apart for more than a day or two. They lived in the same house...

Sharon Ann LaRue

Sharon Ann LaRue

Nov 7, 2024

Sharon Ann LaRue of McCook, NE, passed away at the McCook Community Hospital on November 7, 2024, at the age of 83.

Sharon was born May 16, 1941 at Lyman, NE to parents Ila and James Homer Giles. The family later moved to Morrill, NE where Sharon attended Morrill Public Schools through her mid Jr year. She graduated from Bayard High...

Charles Dean Clark

Charles Dean Clark

Nov 7, 2024

Charles “Charlie” Dean Clark, age 43, passed away at his home in Hayes Center, Nebraska on November 7, 2024.

Charlie was born to parents Charles “Bud” and Rosetta “Rosy” (Witt) Clark on January 18, 1981, in Imperial, Nebraska. Charlie grew up and attended school in Hayes Center. He especially enjoyed speech and shop classes. He played football and was a FFA...

Karen Sue Rima

Karen Sue Rima

Nov 6, 2024

Karen Sue Rima, age 76, of McCook, NE passed away at her home in McCook on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Karen was born December 20, 1947 in McCook to Warren Clarence and Velma Jane (Evans) Bales. She was one of four children who grew up in McCook where she also attended school. 

On March 25, 2006, Karen married Richard “Dick” Alan Rima...

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