Jun 18, 2015

William “Willie” J. Wall, age 94, passed away Thursday June 18, 2015 at the Dundy County Hospital. William was born on December 13, 1920 to William E. and Stella E. (Altman) Wall in Haigler, NE. Willie joined the United States Army on September 28, 1942 serving in the European, African Theatres during World War II. He was honorably discharged...

Jun 4, 2015

Robert Eugene Felker, age 85, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Robert was born to Alexander and Mary (Propp) Felker on December 4, 1929 in Culbertson. He was only able to attend school through the sixth grade because he had to help his parents on the farm. He worked hard all of his life even...

May 30, 2015

Helen Helm, 93, of Oberlin, KS, died May 30, 2015 in Oberlin, KS. Helen Margaret Sughroue was born January 29, 1922 in Frontier County, Nebraska to Clarence Edward Sughroue and Esther Loretta Hanthorn, she was the oldest of seven children. Helen began her education in rural schools. The family moved to Indianola, Nebraska in 1932 and she graduated from...

May 28, 2015

James A. Brewer was born in Omaha, NE on February 13, 1949. He attended school in Geneva and Fairmont, Nebraska; graduating Fairmont High School where he received the John Philip Sousa Band Award in 1967. He is a graduate of Hastings College and received the Outstanding Music Department Graduate Award in 1971. He was on the faculty of the...

May 22, 2015

Vivian Lerneda Pierce of Kearney, Nebraska - formerly of Stratton, Nebraska - passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at Mt. Carmel Home in Kearney. She was 90 years old. Vivian was born on January 20, 1925, in Stratton, to Clarence and Ora (Miles) Richards. She graduated from Stratton High School in 1942. On March 7, 1946, Vivian was united...

May 20, 2015

William H Davis, age 85, of Trenton, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his home in Trenton.

Bill was born January 23, 1930 in Stratton, NE to parents Paul Edgar and Thelma Lorraine (Campbell) Davis.  He was one of seven children born to this union.  The family made their home in Trenton where Bill attended...

May 19, 2015

Lillian Isley, age 61, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. Lillian was born on May 30, 1953 in Hardin, Montana to parents Ernest Leopold and Ellie (Lopez) Lucero. She was one of six children born to this union. Upon graduating high school, Lillian worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. Lillian...

May 15, 2015

Anna Mae Vandervort, age 86, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Good Samaritan Society in Omaha. Anna was born September 7, 1928 to John and Carrie Mae (Meissner) Brumgard in McCook, NE. She graduated from McCook High School in 1947. On January 15, 1950 she married Kenneth R. Vandervort in Omaha. She was a member of St. Paul...

May 13, 2015

Linda Grace Boone, age 54, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at her home in Trenton. She was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on September 25, 1960 to Melvin and Dorothy Grace (Johnston) Boone. Linda loved to spend time with family, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching “Wheel of Fortune” and shopping on-line. She was the monarch of...

Apr 28, 2015

Ruth Ellen Bridgmon, age 93, of McCook passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Community Hospital. Ruth had been a resident of Hillcrest for the last six years. Ruth was born June 21, 1921 at McCook to parents James Arthur and Anna Mary (Gustafson) Brandt. She graduated from McCook High School in 1940. On October 17, 1942 she...

Apr 21, 2015

Clinton "Clint" Leroy Bridges, age 88, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home in McCook surrounded by his family. Clint was born September 10, 1926 in Norman, Nebraska to Roy C. and Ada L. (Preston) Bridges. He graduated from Minden High School In 1945 and three days later was drafted into the U.S. Army. Clint joined...

Apr 12, 2015

Leslie Everett Berends of Indianola, Nebraska passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Angel Bright Hospice in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was 84 years old. Leslie was born on August 23, 1930 at Harris, Iowa to parents Chris and Jenny Lois (Noble) Berends. On March 10, 1951 he was united in marriage to Lois Marie Mohni at Ocheyedan, Iowa....

Apr 7, 2015

Carlotta Rozina “Charlie” Thielbar, age 81 passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE. Charlie was born on April 25, 1933 in Seldon, Kansas to parents Moritz J. and Martha A. (Simeon) Nauer. On December 10, 1951 she was united in marriage to Melvin Harold Thielbar at McCook. They made their home in McCook...

Apr 2, 2015

Jesse Ray Gonzales Krutsinger passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at his home in Bartley, Nebraska. He was 41 years old. Jesse was born on August 16, 1973 in McCook, Nebraska to Raymond "Butch" Gonzales, Jr. and Judy Rae Krutsinger. He graduated from McCook High School in 1992 and continued his education at McCook Community College. Jesse then moved...

Mar 26, 2015

John M. Herron Jr passed away at his home in McCook on Thursday, March 26, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was 81 years old. John was born on February 17, 1934 at Danbury, NE to parents, John M. and Ruby L. (Springer) Herron. He entered the US Marines and served his country for 21 years. He was honorably...

Mar 23, 2015

Garnet E. Henton, age 87, departed his earthly life and entered Heaven on Monday, March 23, 2015. He peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family. Garnet was born January 2, 1928 to Burr and Vaire (Godown) Henton in Danbury, NE. Garnet was baptized in the Congregational Church and he graduated from Danbury High...

Mar 13, 2015

Marvin Dale Potthoff, of McCook, NE, peacefully passed away on March 13, 2015, at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, NE, with his family by his side. He was 80 years old. Marvin was born on April 2, 1934 at Beverly, NE to parents, William and Katherine (Fries) Potthoff. He attended Trenton Schools graduating with the class of 1951. He...

Mar 11, 2015

Betty Jean Krieger, age 86, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015. Betty was born June 13, 1928 in McCook to parents John Frederick and Myrtle Belle (Blake) Masters. She was one of four daughters. At a very young age, she went to live with her aunt and uncle, Mary and Bert Masters. Betty grew up in...

Mar 11, 2015

Phyllis L Clapp, age 85, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE surrounded by her children and granddaughter. Phyllis was born August 21, 1929 in Indianola, NE to parents Gustav William and Lydia Ernestine (Schaffert) Unger. She was one of six children. Phyllis attended school in McCook, graduating from...

Mar 10, 2015

Virginia Mae Brown, age 75, of McCook, NE passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. Virginia was born April 3, 1939 in McCook to parents John Jr. and Mary (Roth) Uhrich. She was an only child. Virginia attended McCook High School, graduating in 1957. After high school, she attended McCook Community College...