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Local Obituaries for the McCook, NE area

Robert Hazlitt

Robert Hazlitt

Jul 16, 2024

Robert Lewellen Hazlitt died July 16, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE. Just 5 days short of his 91st birthday. Robert was born in Sidney, NE to Harry E. and Lillian E. (Carlson) Hazlitt. He completed the 8th grade in Sidney and quit school to help his dad on the farm during the depression. On April 3, 1953,...

Gerald "Jerry" Alan Smith

Gerald "Jerry" Alan Smith

Jul 9, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Smith, age 76, of Palisade NE, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at his home near Florence, AZ, with family by his side, after a long battle with cancer. 

Jerry was born February 21, 1948, to parents Ralph E. and Gladys E. Smith at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook NE. He was one of three sons who grew...

Marybeth Roschewski

Marybeth Roschewski

Jun 22, 2024

Marybeth Roschewski, age 66, of McCook, NE passed away Saturday, June 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home in McCook.

Marybeth was born January 3, 1958, in McCook, NE to parents Robert and Muriel (Joy) Eisenach. She was the oldest of three siblings. Marybeth grew up on the family farm near Culbertson, NE and attended school in McCook, where she...

Dillon Anthony Conroy

Dillon Anthony Conroy

Jun 21, 2024

Dillon Anthony Conroy, our beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend left this world unexpectedly on June 21, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the age of 27.

Dillon was born to Anthony (Tony) Paul Conroy and Becky Elaine (Scott) Conroy on January 31, 1997, in Cambridge Nebraska. Dillon was raised in Scottsbluff where he graduated from Scottsbluff High School in...

Beverly Ann Rathe

Beverly Ann Rathe

Jun 21, 2024

Beverly Ann Rathe, age 86, of Culbertson, NE passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 in McCook, NE. 

Beverly was born February 16, 1938 in Beverly, NE to parents Jake and E. Vaughneta (Follet) Schlager. She was one of four children who graduated from Culbertson High School with the Class of 1955. 

On October 6, 1957, Beverly married the love of her...

Adonna M Sis

Adonna M Sis

Jun 15, 2024

Adonna Marie Sis, age 85, passed away surrounded by her family on June 15, 2024, at her home in McCook, NE.

Adonna was born on April 20, 1939, in Damar, KS to parents Simon and Aldea M (Plante) Arnold. She attended school in Leoville, KS and transferred to Colby, KS for her senior year, and graduated with the 1957 class.

Adonna married...

Dennis Johnathen Wasson

Dennis Johnathen Wasson

Jun 13, 2024

Dennis Johnathen Wasson, born on June 17, 1954, in Palm Beach, FL, passed away June 13, 2024, in McCook, NE at the age of 69. Dennis was a son, a brother, an uncle, and a friend to many. 

Dennis' journey began in the vibrant city of Palm Beach, FL, as the beloved son of George "Bud" Wasson. He spent his formative...

Shirley E Dike

Shirley E Dike

Jun 13, 2024

Shirley Elizabeth Dike, age 76, of McCook, NE, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Kearney, NE.

Shirley was born on December 16, 1947, to Gilbert and Elizabeth (Price) Robarchek in McCook, Nebraska. She was raised in McCook, alongside her beloved siblings, brother Jack and sister Joann. After completing her education, Shirley attended beauty school and worked...

Shirley B Dicke

Shirley B Dicke

Jun 6, 2024

Shirley B Dicke was born on September 27, 1928 to Ervin and Marie Ruopp Amman near Naponee, Nebraska. She was the oldest of four children, with two younger sisters and a brother. Shirley departed this world on Thursday, June 6, 2024 peacefully, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

 As a child growing up in the depression and the WWII years,...

Marilyn M Matson

Marilyn M Matson

Jun 6, 2024

Marilyn M. Matson, age 82, passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE on June 6, 2024.

Marilyn was born in McCook, NE, on March 1, 1942, to parents Orville and Elsie (Barger) Shull. She attended McCook High School where she graduated with the class of 1960. 

Marilyn married Wayne R. Matson in Las Vegas in the year 1981. Marilyn and...

John S. Gibson

John S. Gibson

May 31, 2024

John Scott Gibson, age 79, Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

John was born on March 1, 1945, to John and Dorothy (Kelley) Gibson in Scottsbluff, NE. John attended school in McCook, NE. 

On June 17, 1963, John joined the Marine Corps and proudly served our country until 1966....

Johnnyette K Boyd

Johnnyette K Boyd

May 30, 2024

Johnnyette K Boyd, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Loup City, NE, at the age of 83. She was born in Vidalia, GA on December 17, 1940, to parents John and Bertha (Colson) Knies. She was a devoted wife to Larry N. Boyd and married him in Barto, FL, on October 8,...

Tammy Jane Brave Hawk

Tammy Jane Brave Hawk

May 21, 2024

Tammy Jane Brave Hawk, age 48, passed away May 21, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE.

Tammy was born on December 15, 1975, in Hays, Kansas to mother, Wilma Hayden. She was later adopted by James (Mary) McBride. She graduated from high school in 1995 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Throughout her years, she was a waitress and was...

Victoria "Vicki" Ann Drake

Victoria "Vicki" Ann Drake

May 20, 2024

Victoria “Vicki” A. Drake, age 77, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home in McCook, Nebraska. 

Vicki was born to parents Victor E. and Elva I. (Mitchem) Drake in McCook, NE on March 26, 1947. She was raised on a small acreage and graduated from Red Willow High School with the class of 1965.

Vicki would have liked...

Susan Kay Lloyd

Susan Kay Lloyd

May 13, 2024

Susan (Sue) Kay Lloyd, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. She was born on October 22, 1950, in Lexington, Nebraska to Phillip and Fredia (Schnell) Cler.

Growing up on a farm near Gothenburg, Nebraska, Sue graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1969, where she was a talented baton twirler in the...

Cecil R. Scarrow

Cecil R. Scarrow

May 11, 2024

Cecil R. Scarrow, age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Cecil was born on April 14, 1942 to parents Ray B. and Gladys M. (Reeves) Scarrow in Mankato KS.  He was one of five children. Cecil graduated from high school in Benkelman, NE with the Class of 1960.

On October 3,...

Carl Richardson

Carl Richardson

May 7, 2024

Mr. Carl Richardson, age 71, of Culbertson, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.No formal services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will be added upon approval. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS:To the family to help with funeral expensesCarpenter Breland Funeral Homec/o the Richardson FamilyPO Box 476McCook, NE 69001

DeLynna Schilz

DeLynna Schilz

Apr 30, 2024

DeLynna Kay (Leitner) Schilz, age 45, of McCook, Nebraska passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.

Dee was born July 6, 1978 in McCook to parents Dennis and Linda (Long) Leitner. She was one of three children born to this union. Dee graduated from Central...

Cheryl Lynn Edinburgh

Cheryl Lynn Edinburgh

Apr 29, 2024

Cheryl L. Edinburgh, age 77 of Wauneta, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Wauneta Care Center. A full obituary is pending.A private family service will be held at a later date.

Freda Kilgore

Freda Kilgore

Apr 20, 2024

Freda Gail Kilgore, age 61, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on April 20, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Gail was born August 2, 1962 in Cooper, Texas to parents Luthern M and Evelyn F (Lovell) Lawson. She was one of five children.

Gail was a member of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Eddie Goforth, Charlie...

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