Dec 25, 2020

Virgil V. VanCleave, Sr., age 74, of McCook, NE passed away on December 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Virgil was born September 15, 1946 in St. Joseph, MO to parents Virgil V. and Alberta V. (Davis) VanCleave.  He was one of five siblings.  Virgil moved to McCook in 1986.

Virgil enjoyed watching...

Dec 20, 2020

Rick R. Miner, age 59, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home in McCook.

Rick was born July 7, 1961 in Cambridge, NE to parents Ivan and Alice Lucille (Hill) Miner.  Rick was the youngest of five siblings who grew up in Indianola, NE, attending school at Republican Valley. He graduated...

Dec 19, 2020

Karen M Hiatt, age 62, of McCook, NE passed away on December 19, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Karen was born January 22, 1958 in McCook to parents William Richard and Mary Angela (Hoatson) Schenck.  She was one of five siblings who grew up in McCook, attending school and graduating from McCook High...

Dec 16, 2020

Michael “Mike” L. Nothnagel, age 68 of McCook, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Born May 5, 1952 in McCook to parents Paul and Nadine (Peters) Nothnagel.  Mike grew up south of McCook and was a class graduate of 1970.

After high school, Mike joined the Army...

Dec 13, 2020

Brogan Harry McCorkle, age 3, of Colby, KS entered the arms of Jesus on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Brogan was the youngest of five children born to parents David & Kayla McCorkle on October 30, 2017. Even though Brogan’s time here on earth was short, he was deeply loved by family,...

Dec 10, 2020

Orian Wilhelmina Fritz, age 93, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Born February 27, 1927 in Danbury, NE, Orian was one of four children born to Albert and Clara (Esch) Reiners.  Orian grew up in Danbury where she also attended school, graduating with the Class of 1945. ...

Nov 26, 2020

Michael Eugene Zwickle, age 73, of McCook NE passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Mike was born June 13, 1947 in McCook to Harry M. and Golda L. (Roller) Zwickle. He was one of three siblings who grew up in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1965....

Nov 26, 2020

Suzette K. Mueller, age 54, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at her home in McCook.

Suzy was born September 10, 1966 in McCook to parents Ronald G. and Colleen Mary (O’Brien) Hart.  Suzy grew up in Indianola, NE and attended school at Republican Valley.  She was one of four siblings born to...

Nov 22, 2020

Allan James Otter, age 73, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Lakeside CHI in Omaha, NE.

Allan was born on March 26, 1947 in New Almelo, Kansas to Leo and Agnes (Bruggeman) Otter.  He was one of twelve children born to this union. Allan attended school in Leoville, KS.  He furthered his...

Nov 21, 2020

Dolores O. Graff, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home on November 21, 2020.

Dolores Margaret Orten was born in a farmhouse between Beardsley, Kansas and McDonald, Kansas to Charles and Cora (Haller) Orten on July 24, 1932.  She was their sixth daughter and eighth child.  She grew up on the Orten farm...

Nov 18, 2020

Catherine A. Reiners, age 91, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Catherine was born April 23, 1929 in Trenton, NE to parents Harvey J. and Florence Mary (Blue) Chapman.  She was one of eight children born to this union.  The family made their home in Trenton where...

Nov 16, 2020

Mildred Evelyn Baxter, age 101, of Palisade, NE passed away at her home in Palisade on November 16, 2020.

Mildred was born October 10, 1919 in Hickman, NE to parents Guy and Lillie (Wissell) Birt.  She was one of four children born to this union.  Mildred attended school in Hickman, graduating as Valedictorian of the Class of...

Nov 16, 2020

Ervin Eugene Gerver age 85, passed away on November 16, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE with his family by his side.

Ervin Eugene (Gene) Gerver was born in St. Francis, KS on June 7, 1935 to Ervin and Dorothy (Toohey) Gerver. During his youth, the family lived in Kansas, Colorado and settled in McCook where...

Nov 15, 2020

Lavern George Bieker, age 75, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Lavern was born October 29, 1945 to parents Martin and Josephine (Jegan) Bieker on the family farm near Grainfield, KS. He was one of three children who attended school in Hoxie, KS, graduating from Hoxie...

Nov 14, 2020

Harold L. Perkins, age 89, of Benkelman, NE passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

Harold was born May 30, 1931 in Denver, CO to parents James and Lola (Sharpe) Perkins.  He was one of ten siblings who grew up in Colorado, attending school and graduating from Bennett High School...

Nov 12, 2020

Florene B. Burton, age 93, of McCook, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Florene was born on September 26, 1927 in Beatrice, NE to parents Fred and Tina Brandt. She was one of four siblings. Florene attended elementary school in Beatrice before her family moved to Hastings, NE where she graduated...

Nov 1, 2020

James "Jim" Hamlin-Martin age 53 of York, Nebraska passed away on November 1st, 2020 in Hastings Nebraska.

A full obituary will be added upon the family's approval.

Oct 27, 2020

Shirley Elaine Evans, age 93, of Hayes Center, NE passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Great Plains Regional Med Center in North Platte, NE.

Shirley was born March 8, 1927 in McCook, NE to parents Ross Sidney and Joyce Dee (Johnson) Mosley. She was one of eight children who grew up in southwest Nebraska, attending...

Oct 20, 2020

Mary Ellen Luanne (Knutson) Gaulke, age 86, of McCook, NE, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Kearney, NE.

Ellen was born April 23, 1934, in Warren, MN, to parents Arnold Clifford and Ebba Margaret Jeanette (Johnson) Knutson.  She was the oldest child, followed by brother Allyn, sister Roselyn, and brother Gary. Ellen, her siblings, and...

Oct 19, 2020

Marguerite E Stewart, age 84, of McCook, NE passed away at Hillcrest Caring Center on Monday, October 19, 2020.

Marguerite was born December 8, 1935 in Williamsport, PA to parents Roy and Marguerite (Decker) Downey.

On June 17, 1955, Marguerite married James Stewart in Williamsport.  Seven children were born to the union.  Over the years,...