Apr 16, 2024

Alvin Earl Fahrenbruch, age 98, of McCook, NE passed away on April 16, 2024 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Alvin was born September 15, 1925 in Culbertson, NE to parents Carl J. and Julia (Hock) Fahrenbruch. He was one of five children born to the union.

On September 28, 1947, Alvin married Sara Jeanine Creighton in Atwood, KS. The couple...

Apr 15, 2024

If you hand Grant Strunk an old book – something with some weight to it, maybe some crumbling pages – he will open it up and hold it close to his face. It’s not because he can’t see the words, but because he wants to smell the ink.

For, you see, it’s the printer’s ink that Grant loves. 

It’s that smell that...

Apr 12, 2024

Mardelle Yvonne Miller, age 86 of rural McCook, NE passed away on April 12, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. 

Mardelle was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937 in Elwood, NE to parents Theodore and Elsie Emma (Schultz) Hilker. She was one of five children.  

On September 29, 1953, Mardelle married Joseph E. Corey in Tucumcari, NM....

Apr 11, 2024

Donald “Don” E. Reiners touched the lives of many with his kind heart and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Don's journey came to a peaceful close on April 11, 2024, at his home on the farm outside of Indianola, NE surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born on April 19, 1941, in McCook, NE to parents Franklin and...

Apr 10, 2024

John P. Johnson, a man of many talents and passions, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. 

John was born on October 9, 1943, in South Gate, California to parents Malachi S. and Eva (Rogalski) Johnson. He was one of two brothers. He attended college following his high school graduation. 

John proudly served in the United...

Apr 7, 2024

Dwayne Ray Jesse, age 71, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in McCook.

Dwayne was born September 12, 1952 in McCook to parents Everette Earl and Helen Ardis (Nichols) Jesse. He was one of four children who graduated from high school in Curtis, NE with the Class of 1971.

Early in life, in December 1972,...

Apr 6, 2024

Cecil Wayne Hager, known as Wayne to his loved ones and friends, of McCook, NE passed away on April 6, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. 

Wayne was born August 31, 1959, in McCook, to parents Cecil B and Opal I (Seacrest) Hager. He was one of three sons born to the union. 

In his formative years, Wayne completed...

Apr 4, 2024

Kim Shari Falciani of McCook, NE, age 65, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, at her home in McCook. 

Kim was born January 19, 1959, in Bristol, Connecticut to parents Joseph and Priscilla (Poplaski) Martin.  

Kim met James Falciani while working at Ralph’s Grocery Store in Oceanside, California. The couple married on August 23,1986 at...

Apr 2, 2024

Janice “Jan” Kotschwar, age 57, of McCook, NE, passed away at her home in McCook on April 2, 2024.

Jan was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on February 26, 1967, to her parents Gerald and Judith (Hogeland) Thompson.

Janice, known to friends as "Jan," had a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1986...

Mar 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest loved one, Matthew William Hoffman, formerly of McCook, NE, who unexpectedly passed away March 22, 2024 in Kearney, NE at 20 years young.

Matt, as he was known, was born on September 30, 2003 to Stephanie Sydow in Kearney, NE. Matt was a momma’s boy, the sweet baby...

Mar 22, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Morris) Waddell, age 92, formerly of Indianola, NE, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE.

Phyllis was born August 8, 1931 to parents Fred and Cora (Baxter) Morris. She was one of two children.

Phyllis attended and graduated from McCook with the class of 1948....

Mar 13, 2024

Jean Ann Parry, age 80, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE.

Jean was born September 27, 1943 in McCook to parents James Edward and Elizabeth (Swanson) Reynolds. She attended school in McCook, graduating from high school with the Class of 1961. Jean then attended McCook Junior...

Mar 10, 2024

Larry Gene Mitchem, age 81, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society St. John’s in Kearney, NE.

Larry was born March 24, 1942 in McCook to parents Dale Jess and Fern Elizabeth (Worske) Mitchem. He was one of ten children.

Larry married Joy (Lawver) Mitchem on August...

Mar 4, 2024

Arthur “Art” P. Soncksen, age 90, of Hayes Center, NE passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Art was born February 15, 1934 in Hayes County, NE to parents Peter F. and Anna T. (Miller) Soncksen.  He was one of three siblings and attended school in Hayes Center, graduating from high...

Mar 3, 2024

Griffith “Griff” H. Malleck, age 73, of McCook, NE passed away at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE on Sunday, March 3,2024.

Griff was born March 25, 1950, in McCook to parents Lester “Bum” and Wanda L. (Kelly) Malleck. He was one of four siblings who grew up in southwest Nebraska, graduating from Indianola...

Mar 1, 2024

Tomasa “Tommy” Jarvis, age 86, of McCook, NE passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Tomasa was born on September 22, 1937 in Cameron, TX to parents Felipe and Angelita (Trevino) Gaona. She was one of six children and grew up in Hershey, NE where she also attended school.

Tommy married...

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret Sughroue entered eternal life on February 23, 2024 in Wahoo, NE surrounded by family.

Margaret Francis (Beeson) Sughroue was born February 13th, 1950 to Ed & Nellie (Cozad) Beeson in Yankton, SD. She graduated from St Helen’s High School in 1968. Margaret then pursued a Degree in Nursing, graduating from Boise State in 1970.

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Feb 20, 2024

Norris Lee Brown, age 83, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Norris was born May 30, 1940 in McCook to parents Harry and Margaret L. (O’Berg) Brown. He grew up on the family farm south of McCook. Because of his grand mal seizures, Norris was not allowed to...

Feb 6, 2024

Lewis “Lewie” Ivan Palmer, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Lewie was born April 13, 1935, in Wilsonville, NE to parents Ivan and Nellie L. (Henry) Palmer.  He was one of five children who graduated from Wilsonville High School with the Class of 1953.

Feb 5, 2024

Karen Lynn Paulson, age 77, formerly of Culbertson, NE, passed away February 5, 2024 in Plattsmouth, NE where she was residing at the Prestige Care Center.

Karen was born on December 21, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents Melvin and Carolyn (Straitt) Kronberg. Early life was spent moving about from Iowa to New Mexico, and Arkansas for work. They then...