Dec 26, 2022

Clarence “Larry” Karl Swanson, long time farmer and rancher of Red Willow, Frontier and Hitchcock County, passed away at his home on December 26, 2022, at the age of 86. The loving husband and father of four children was born to parents Frederick Clarence and Ruth Lillian (Bauer) Swanson in McCook, Nebraska on July 29, 1936.

Dec 23, 2022

Henry J. Moline, age 64, of McCook, NE passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Henry was born in Lincoln, NE on June 11,1958 to his mother Tyra Moline.

Henry was a father to his sons Jamie and John, and his daughter Stephanie. Henry was a devoted husband to his wife...

Dec 13, 2022

Jack D Brown, age 66, of Cambridge, NE passed away at his home in Cambridge on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. With his kids and wife present. Many people were able to surround him with love during the last few days.

Jack was born October 9, 1956 in Oberlin, Kansas to parents Leslie T. and Anna Ruth (Miesner)...

Dec 13, 2022

Ruth Eileen (Schmidt) Palensky, age 95, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Ruth was born to Fred and Ina (Smith) Schmidt on September 28, 1927 on the family farm north of Indianola, NE.  She was one of five siblings who attended school at District #7 through the 8th...

Nov 30, 2022

Bonita K Hollenhors, age 70, of Trenton, NE passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Bonita was born April 6, 1952 in Imperial, NE to parents Fred Grant and Helen Elizabeth (Colling) Martin.  She was one of five children born to this union.  Bonita attended...

Nov 27, 2022

Donald Dean Brandt, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at his home in Kinship Pointe.

Don was born April 10, 1934 in Beatrice, NE to parents Fred A and Tena (Grussing) Brandt.  He was one of four children who grew up in Beatrice. Don attended school in both Beatrice and Hastings,...

Nov 25, 2022

Donna Lee Brewster, age 83, passed away November 25, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, NE.

Donna was born March 7, 1939 in Cameron, WI to Lee Kenneth Hill and Madge Merna (Fleharty) Hill.  She graduated from Arapahoe High School in Arapahoe, NE with the Class of 1957.

On March 11, 1961, Donna...

Nov 24, 2022

Rosalie Ann Hastings, age 76, of Gering, NE, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.

Rosalie was born February 22, 1946, in McCook, NE, to parents Elmer L. and Reva M. (Horn) Cox. She was one of eight children growing up in Hayes County and attending school and graduating...

Nov 19, 2022

Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital in McCook.

Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton, Kansas where he graduated from high school....

Nov 13, 2022

Thomas Dean Musgrave, age 64, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at his home in McCook.

Tom was born August 2, 1958 in Lincoln, NE to parents Donald Dean and Teresa Genevieve (Hay) Musgrave. He was one of three children.  Tom graduated from Republican Valley High School with the Class of 1977.

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Val D Fuller, age 84, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

In honoring Val's wishes, no formal services will be held. Val will be laid to rest next to his parents in Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook.

Cards of condolence will reach the family at Carpenter...

Nov 11, 2022

Patricia E. Hanken, age 66, of McCook, NE passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Patricia was born February 15, 1956 in San Diego, CA to parents Richard A. and Elizabeth Ann (Wells) Simants.  She was one of three children.  The family moved to Palisade, NE where Patricia attended school, graduating in...

Nov 8, 2022

Barbara Gail (Luther) Weskamp, age 74, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Indianola and McCook, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at The Springs at St. Andrew’s Village in Aurora, CO.

Barbara was born on December 2, 1947, to parents Kenneth Charles and Louise Marion (Streff) Luther.  She was the youngest of three children.  Barbara graduated...

Nov 7, 2022

Gene F. Purvis, age 72, of McCook, NE passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE due to a combination of health issues.

Gene was born May 21, 1950 in Portland, OR to parents Cecil and Lois Purvis.  He was the middle child, having an older brother and sister and...

Oct 24, 2022

Billy Eugene Patton, age 82, formerly of Trenton, NE passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Billy was born February 10, 1940 in Proctor, CO to Herbert and Katherine (Tripe) Patton.

On March 20, 1980, Billy married Shirley R. (Hard) Patton in McCook, NE.  Billy attended the...

Oct 23, 2022

Larry E. Sines, age 71, of McCook, NE, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Larry was born January 28,1951 in Sutherland, NE to parents Cleith Jr. and Evelyn Una (Swanson) Sines.  Larry was one of five siblings who attended school in Imperial, NE, graduating from Imperial High School in 1969.

Oct 3, 2022

Dean Edward Geihsler, age 73, of Danbury, NE passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home in Danbury.

Dean was born to Harlan and Anna (Lewis) Geihsler on January 23, 1949, in the worst blizzard in Nebraska history. His uncle, Gerald, pulled the car thirteen miles to town through the blizzard. Dean’s twin brother was...

Sep 27, 2022

Nellie J Ryan, age 86, of Indianola, NE passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE

One of eight children, Nellie was born on June 24, 1936 in Bartley, NE to parents, Frank and Johanna (Schutte) Sughroue.  She attended school in Indianola where she also graduated high school in 1954.

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Sep 20, 2022

Courtney Dawn Steer, known as CD to her family, was called home on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Courtney was born July 6, 1995, in McCook, NE to Jamie Steer. She grew up in Red Willow County and

graduated from McCook High School in 2012. After high school she attended Joseph College of Hair...

Sep 20, 2022

Earl Raymond “Ray” Miller, of McCook, Nebraska began his final journey from his earthly home to his heavenly home on September 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife, Karen, and family.

Ray was born on the family farm in Hitchcock County on April 15, 1946 to Paul and Louise Miller. Ray grew up helping on the farm...