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Leonard P. Dicke
Oct 13, 2024
Leonard P Dicke was born on April 29, 1928, along with his twin sister Letha, to Henry and Margaret (Meyer) Dicke on a farm near Wauneta, Nebraska. He was the only boy with two older sisters; his twin (with whom he had a very special bond) and a younger sister before his brother arrived.
He passed from this life on October...
George "Sam" Haller
Oct 9, 2024
George “Sam” Louis Haller, age 97, of Culbertson, NE passed away at McCook Community Hospital on October 9, 2024.
A life-long resident of Culbertson, Sam was born September 21, 1927 to Charles and Lena Haller on their family farm. He graduated from Culbertson High School in 1945. Sam played high school baseball and as a young adult, he was a lifelong...
Betty Evelyn Wortman
Sep 30, 2024
Betty Evelyn (Dye) Wortman passed away on September 30, 2024, at the age of 94, at the Mitchell Care Center in Mitchell, NE. Betty was born on December 5, 1929, at Pender, NE to parents Evelyn (Westgate) and Chauncey Dye of Rosalie, NE.
Betty lived on a farm and attended Parks Country School till she entered Rosalie High School where she...
Valerie J Blauvelt
Sep 28, 2024
Valerie Jo Blauvelt, a loving grandma and Gigi (great grandma), mom and friend died after a brief illness on Sept. 28, 2024 at age 77.
She was born in Sutherland, NE on Dec. 9, 1946 to John H. and Lois B. (Marshall) Koller, their only beloved daughter.
She married Roger Hurdle in 1964 in Arapahoe and they had 3 children: Darcie, Dawn...
Jack Ray Bishop
Sep 21, 2024
Jack Ray Bishop, age 87, of Culbertson, NE passed away in North Platte, NE on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Jack was born in Hayes Center, NE on December 17, 1936, to Malissa Ellen (Bannister) and Leonard Frank Bishop. Jack attended school in Hayes Center and graduated in 1954. He also attended Emily Griffin Trade School in Denver, CO.
On January 23, 1957,...
Carole Kay Curran
Sep 20, 2024
Carole Kay Curran, age 84, of Hayes Center, Nebraska passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center in Wauneta, Nebraska.
Carole was born to parents Don L. and Helen (Swanson) Leffler in Palisade, Nebraska on June 16, 1940. She grew up in Hayes Center where she graduated from high school with the class of 1958.
She...
Larry "Chip" Lee Richards
Sep 17, 2024
Larry “Chip” Lee Richards, of Hayes Center, NE, passed away surrounded by family on September 17, 2024, at the age of 62, in Grand Island, NE.
Chip was born to parents Laryl L. and Mary Ann (Soncksen) Richards on July 3, 1962. He grew up in Hayes Center with his four sisters on the family farm.
Chip married Starla Messersmith on June...
Willis Wagner
Aug 30, 2024
Willis Wagner of Rush City, Minnesota passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at the age of 89.
Willis was born July 19, 1935 to Oren and Viola Wagner in Culbertson, NE. He was the oldest of 2 boys. He grew up helping on the family farm. Willis met Shirly Jeffers at the roller-skating rink and they were married on February...
Shelly Weaver
Aug 20, 2024
Michelle “Shelly” Lynn Weaver, born July 30, 1969, in Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. She was 55 years old.
Shelly grew up in Omaha before her family made the move to Cambridge Nebraska, during her middle school years. It was in Cambridge that she met Kenneth Weaver. They were...
Joseph "Joe" Scano
Aug 14, 2024
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Scano, age 72, of McCook Nebraska passed away at his home in McCook on August 14, 2024.
Joseph was born in Bronx, New York on February 21, 1952 to parents Joseph C. and Joy D. (Emery) Scano.
Joe worked in the medical transport industry until his retirement.
He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph A. Scano Jr. and...
Chance Maret
Aug 10, 2024
Chance Maret, age 27, passed away in Gothenburg Memorial Hospital surrounded by family on August 10, 2024.
Chance was born in Cambridge, NE on August 26, 1996, to parents Stacy Maret and Ronda Marsh. He grew up with 5 siblings and graduated from Southwest High School in 2015.
Chance loved writing, playing video games, and listening to music. Chance had a passion...
Leland Miller
Aug 8, 2024
Leland “Lee” R. Miller, age 75, of Culbertson, NE passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
Lee was born May 3, 1949, in McCook, NE to parents Raymond A. and Alma Katherine (Frick) Miller. He was one of five siblings who attended school in Culbertson, graduating with the Class of 1967. Lee then...
Jameson Allen Corder
Aug 2, 2024
Jameson Allen Corder, a brother, son, nephew, and grandson, was born in McCook, NE, on December 6, 2021, and passed away on August 2, 2024.
In his short time with us, Jameson brought immense joy and love to all who were fortunate enough to know him. Jameson found joy in music, with favorites including "Wheels on the Bus" and "Baby Shark."...
Donna J Olson
Jul 29, 2024
Donna J. Olson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 29, 2024 in McCook, Nebraska. Donna Janelle was born at Cortez, Colorado on October 11, 1937 to Olney Story and W. Marie Shields Story. She lived and attended school in that area until 1954.
Donna married LeRoy Schlager in Culbertson, Nebraska on August 26, 1956. They had two children, Colleen Marie and...
Drew A Fassler
Jul 29, 2024
Drew A. Fassler, a beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, friend, passed away on July 29, 2024, in McCook, NE. He was born on March 26, 1996, in North Platte, NE.
Drew led a vibrant life filled with diverse experiences and passions. He graduated from McCook High School in 2014 and went on to be a skydiving instructor in Tennessee and...
Roberta Ann Werkmeister
Jul 28, 2024
Roberta Ann (Ruppert) Werkmeister, age 94, of Palisade, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.
Roberta was born January 11, 1930, at Quick, NE to Clifford and Nellie (Boson) Ruppert. She attended grade school at District 101 which was located across the road from her parents’ home. She then attended high school at Curtis,...
Erwin G. Fredde
Jul 28, 2024
Erwin Gene Fredde, age 83, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Community Hospital in McCook.
Erwin was born November 22, 1940 in Fairbury, NE to parents Albert August and Iva Ione (Henry) Fredde. Erwin grew up in Norton, KS where he attended school, graduating from Norton High School.
Erwin married Bonnie Kay Conarty-Custer in 1959. To...
Wanda Jean Evans
Jul 23, 2024
Wanda Jean Evans passed away on July 23, 2024, in McCook, NE at the age of 90.
Jean was born on a farm Northeast of McCook, NE to parents Loyd and Daisy L. (Younger) Blake on September 14, 1933. She graduated from McCook High School in 1951. Jean married Duane M. “Pete” Evans in Kingsland, GA, while he was in the...
Charlie Schluckebier
Jul 21, 2024
Charles “Charlie” B. Schluckebier
Charles “Charlie” B. Schluckebier, 78, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Imperial, NE. He was born on August 15, 1945, in McCook, NE, to Paul D and Rosalie B. (Baxter) Schluckebier. Charlie attended high school in Jackson, MI, graduating with the class of 1964.
On April 27, 1984, Charlie married Evelyn M. Lines in Atwood, KS. They...
Charles "Chuck" W Green
Jul 16, 2024
Charles "Chuck" W. Green, age 89, passed away surrounded by loved ones in McCook, NE, on July 16, 2024.
Charles was born on January 6, 1935, to parents William and Minnie (Ferwerda) Green in McHenry, IL. Charles graduated from high school in 1953 and went to Cornell University on a wrestling scholarship. He graduated with his bachelors in 1957.
He married the...
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