Obituaries from November 2012

Ralph E. Polson, Jr. CASA GRANDE, Arizona -- Ralph E Polson, Jr., 77, of Casa Grande, formally of Springfield, Nebraska, lost his battle with cancer Oct. 26, 2012. He was born and raised in Stratton Nebraska. He served in the U.S. Navy and was in K-Mart management until he retired...

Matthew James Wiemers April 24, 1995 - Oct. 31, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Matthew James Wiemers, age 17, of McCook, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Oct. 31, 2012, in York, Nebraska. Matthew was born April 24, 1995, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Matthew was a junior at McCook High School where he was involved in swimming and was also a member of the tennis team...

Robert 'Bob' H. Esteb Dec. 31, 1927 - Oct. 30, 2012 SUGARLAND, Texas -- Robert "Bob" H. Esteb, 84, died Tuesday (Oct. 30, 2012), at Houston, Texas. He was born Dec. 31, 1927, in McCook to Elmo and Essie Esteb. He attended country school until the eighth grade and graduated from McCook High School in 1945...

Eugene Bruce Cappel Oct. 6, 1938 - Nov. 1, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Eugene Bruce Cappel of McCook passed away Nov. 1, 2012, at Mercy Regional Health Care Center in Manhattan, Kansas. He was 74 years old. Eugene was born to parents, Fred G. and Marie (Graf) Cappel on Oct. 6, 1938, in McCook. He graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1958...

Donald William Ringenberg March 3, 1929 - Nov. 2, 2012 ELWOOD, Nebraska -- Donald William Ringenberg, 83, of Elwood, died Friday (Nov. 2, 2012), at his home. He was born March 3, 1929, in Frontier County on the family farm south of Eustis, Nebraska, to Henry A. and Jessie (Umberger) Ringenberg...

Lois Ann (Boys) Hitt May 17, 1938 - Nov. 3, 2012 ALMA, Nebraska -- Lois Ann (Boys) Hitt, 74, died Saturday (Nov. 3, 2012), at the Harlan County Health Systems Hospital in Alma. She was born to Vaughn Boys and Emily (Stephens) Boys on May 17, 1938, at Wilmington, Delaware...

Donna D. Stout Jan. 9, 1927 - Oct. 29, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska - Donna Darlene Stout, 85, died Oct. 29, 2012, at McCook Community Hospital. She was born Jan. 9, 1927, to Joseph and Mabel (Fritzer) Stout, one of eight children. She attended Oxford Public Schools and lived in Oxford until she moved to Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook...

Sybil A. O'Toole Aug. 4, 1921 - Nov. 2, 2012 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Sybil A. O'Toole, 91, died Friday (Nov. 2, 2012), at Hiawatha, Kansas. She was born Aug. 4, 1921, in Norcatur, Kansas to Lester and Edna (Roberts) Foley. She was raised in rural Decatur County and graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1939...

G. Pearl Schrock Jan, 25, 1922 - Nov. 6, 2012 EMPORIA, Kansas -- G. Pearl Schrock, 90, of Emporia, died Nov. 6, 2012, at Holiday Resort in Emporia. She was born Jan,. 25, 1922, to Perl Francis and Georgia Rose (Doggett) Anderson at Goodland, Kansas. She graduation in Edson in 1941...

Kathleen Dorothy Foster March 6, 1917 - Nov. 5, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Kathleen Dorothy Foster, 95, of McCook passed away Nov. 5, 2012, in Golden, Colorado. She was born March 6, 1917, in Gordon, Nebraska,, daughter of Arthur and Clara (Steinhaus) Child. Kathleen grew up on the family ranch north of Gordon. After graduating from Gordon High School, she worked for the Gordon Chevrolet Dealership...

Nancy Tinkham July 17, 1938 - Nov. 6, 2012 IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- Nancy Anabel Tinkham was born to Leon and Ina Mae (Douglas) Hust on July 17, 1938 in Imperial, Nebraska. She attended school in Imperial and graduated from Chase County High School. Nancy was united in marriage to Lawrence "Larry" Tinkham on Jan. ...

Mark Charles Huxoll July 6, 1961 - Nov.5, 2012 ELWOOD, Nebraska -- Mark Charles Huxoll, 51, of Elwood, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2012), in Elwood. He was born July 6, 1961, at Cambridge, Nebraska, to Charles H. and Beverly A. (Kennedy) Huxoll. He was raised south of Holbrook, Nebraska. ...

Carl Reining COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado -- Carl Reining, 89, former resident of Benkelman, Nebraska, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2012), at his home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral Mass is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, 3 p.m. (MT) at Divine Redeemer Catholic Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Graveside Services will follow Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, 10 a.m., (MT) at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, the Rev. Tom Wiedel officiating...

David Jay 'Laddie' Hayes Oct. 31, 1923 - Oct. 5, 2012 EL SEQCANDO, California -- David Jay "Laddie" Hayes died Friday (Oct. 5, 2012), at his home in El Seqcando. He was born in McCook, Nebraska, Oct. 31, 1923, to Francil Dee and Viola (Niccolson) Hayes...

LaVera Lucile Leeds March 28, 1924 - Nov. 6, 2012 MANHATTAN, Kansas -- LaVera "Lucile" Leeds, 88, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Westy Community Care Home in Westmoreland. Lucile was born in Wilsey, Kansas on March 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Maggie Ella (McCreight) and Roy Hugh Schoof. She attended the local schools and graduated from Council Grove High School in 1941...

E. Vaughneta Schlager March 29, 1918 - Nov. 8, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Vaughneta Schlager died Nov. 8, 2012, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska, at the age of 94. She was born March 29, 1918, at Palisade, Nebraska, the daughter of the late Merle and Ellen (Sailors) Follett. She attended Beverly School until 10th grade and graduated from Palisade, Nebraska in 1936...

Wiley C. Wagner April 7, 1951 - Nov. 7, 2012 BARNARD, Missouri -- Wiley Claude (Frank) Wagner, 61, of Barnard, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012 at his home. Wiley was born on April 7, 1951, in Cambridge, Nebraska, to Wiley and Evelyn (Brown) Frank...

Verna A. Estergard CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Verna A. Estergard, 98, of Cambridge, died Thursday (Nov. 8, 2012), at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at the Congregational Church in Cambridge with Bill Weaver officiating. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenour.com...

Dorothy Jean Loudenslager Feb. 28, 1945 - Nov. 10, 2012 HOLBROOK, Nebraska -- Dorothy Jean Loudenslager, 67, of Holbrook, Nebraska, died Saturday (Nov. 10, 2012), at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. She was born Feb. 28, 1945, at Harlan, Iowa, to Rasmus and Alma Marie C. (Peters) Nielsen...

John E. Keenan April 27, 1948 - Nov. 11, 2012 OBERLIN, Kansas -- John E. Keenan, 64, died Saturday (Nov. 11, 2012), at his home in Oberlin, He was born April 27, 1948, to Neil John and Imogen Johnson Keenan in Jennings, Kansas. He graduated from Jennings High School in 1966 and attended Central Community College in McPherson and Fort Hays State University in Hays...

Marlyn Mackey June 20, 1936 - Nov. 12, 2012 COLUMBUS, Nebraska --Marlyn Mackey, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2012), at her home in Columbus. She was born June 20, 1936, in Sutton, Nebraska, to Arthur and Hermina (Griess) Zimbelman...

Robert Martin Ottman Sept. 26, 1926 - Nov. 7, 2012 KEARNEY, Nebraska-- Robert Martin Ottman, 86, of Kearney, died Wednesday (Nov. 7, 2012). at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. He was born Sept. 26, 1926, at Maxwell, Nebraska, to George and Francis (Howerton) Ottman...

Kay Scripter Jan. 30, 1939 - Nov. 11, 2012 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Kay Scripter, 73, of North Platte, passed away Nov. 11, 2012, at Omaha. Kay was born Jan. 30, 1939, in McCook, Nebraska, to Tom and Anne (Dillon) Cotton. She grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School. She attended teacher's college, at the University of Northern Colorado...

Joe Alan Goodenberger May 15, 1961 - Nov. 12, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Joe Alan Goodenberger, age 51, of rural Culbertson died on Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Joe was born on May 15, 1961, to Gilbert and Margaret (Ruf) Goodenberger in McCook. Joe attended schools in Stratton, Republican Valley, and McCook where he graduated in 1979. He attended Mid-Plains Community College where he majored and received his automotive technology degree...

Keith Eugene Moorhous Feb. 19, 1935 -- Nov. 12, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Keith Eugene Moorhous passed away Monday, Nov. 12, 2012, at Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln. He was 77 years old. Keith was born on the family farm southwest of Culbertson to parents, Feb. ...

Bonnie J. Weskamp Feb. 8, 1927 - Nov. 13, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Bonnie Jean (Beachler) Weskamp passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Nov. 13, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin, Kansas. Bonnie was born on Feb. 8, 1927, in McCook, Nebraska, to Albert and June (Lockwood) Beachler. She spent her childhood in McCook and Hastings, Nebraska and Sterling, Colorado...

Ruth P. Stalder Feb. 28, 1934 - Nov. 13, 2012 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Ruth P. Stalder, 78, of Beaver City, died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2012), at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born Feb. 28, 1934, at Beaver City to John G. and Laura (Shackelton) Richard...

Darlene M. Bixler June 9, 1931 - Nov. 13, 2012 PALISADE, Nebraska -- Darlene M. Bixler of Palisade passed away Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2012), at Good Samaritan Health Systems in Kearney. She was 81 years old. Darlene was born on June 9, 1931, in Palisade to parents, Charles Loyde and Emma Mae (Shreffler) Wilson. ...

Fern Marie Wills CURTIS, Nebraska -- Fern Marie Wills, 83, of Curtis, Nebraska, died Monday (Nov.12, 2012) at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Services are at First United Methodist Church in Curtis on Nov. 27, 2012, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Bonnie Forney officiating. Interment will follow in the Curtis Cemetery...

Lois Ann (Boys) Hitt May 17, 1938 - Nov. 3, 2012 ALMA, Nebraska -- Mrs. Lois Ann (Boys) Hitt was born the second child to Vaughn Boys and Emily (Stephens) Boys on May 17, 1938, at Wilmington, Delaware. She departed this life Saturday evening, Nov. 3, 2012, at the Harlan County Health Systems Hospital in Alma, Nebraska. Her age was 74 years, five months and 16 days...

Gladys V. (Rathe) Skinner Jan. 4, 1933 - Nov. 15, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Gladys V. (Rathe) Skinner, age 79, of McCook, passed away Thursday Nov. 15, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island, Nebraska. Gladys was born Jan. 4, 1933, in McCook, Nebraska, to parents Albert Ernst and Ella Ann (Alberts) Rathe. She was one of three children born to this union. Gladys attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School in 1951...

Susie Doetker WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Susie Doetker died Thursday, (Nov. 15, 2012), at her home in Wauneta. Memorial services are Tuesday, Nov. 20,, 2012,, 11:30 a.m. (MT), at the United Methodist Church of Wauneta with the Rev.Bonnie McCord officiating...

Genevieve Lucille Carbaugh Oct. 7, 1921 - Nov. 14, 2012 ELWOOD, Nebraska -- Genevieve Lucille Carbaugh, 91, of Elwood, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at Lexington Regional Health Center in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born Oct. 7, 1921, at O'Dell, Nebraska to William and Anna (Cacek) Prebyl...

NORTH PLATTE -- Charlotte (Clark) Daily, 51, a graduate of McCook High School, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. Services are Monday, 10 a.m., at Harvest Christian Church in North Platte.

Eileen Blanche McNeice Moore Feb. 5, 1914 - Nov, 16, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska --Eileen Blanche McNeice Moore, 98, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2012), at the Lancaster Manor Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born to Joseph and Rena (Brown) McNeice on Feb. 5,1914, in Hitchcock County. She married Harvey E. Moore, Jan. 14, 1936, in Norton, Kansas...

Margaret Luella Verraneault April 9, 1926 - Nov, 16, 2012 CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Margaret Luella Verraneault passed from this life on Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at the Cambridge Manor in Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born in McCook on April 9, 1926, to Orin and Opal (Troedsen) Ely. She graduated from McCook High School in 1944. About that same time, she met the love of her life, Lionel 'Boz' Verraneault, and they were married on Sept. 16, 1944. Two children were born to them...

Roger T. Miller Feb, 27, 1930 - Nov. 17, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Roger T. Miller of McCook passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was 82 years old. Roger was born on Feb. 27, 1930, at Marion, Nebraska, to German/Irish parents, Theodore H. and Gertrude (Kircher) Miller. He attended Marion Grade School and graduated from Danbury High School in 1947. From there he attended one year at McCook Junior College...

Harold Jorgensen Nov. 5, 1917 - Nov. 16, 2012 CURTIS, Nebraska -- Harold Jorgensen, 95, of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away Nov. 16, 2012, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 95 years. Harold was born Nov. 5, 1917, in Curtis to Jorgen Peter and Anna (Jepsen) Jorgensen...

Joan H. Noble March 1, 1918 - Nov. 19, 2012 OBERLIN, Kansas-- Joan H. Noble, 94, of Oberlin, died Monday (Nov. 19, 2012), at the Cedar Living Center in Oberlin. She was born March 1, 1918, to Mathias and Elizabeth (Huss) Hartner in Herndon, Kansas. She attended school in Herndon and business school in Grand Island, Nebraska...

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Donald J. Walters Nov. 2, 1940 - Nov. 19, 2012 PUEBLO, Colo. -- Donald J. Walters, 72, of Pueblo, Colo., lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 19, 2012. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Louisa; children, Alicia (Dennis Pattan) Walters, Valerie (Paul) Guerette, Frank (Michelle) Walters, Don (Shelley Soucek) Walters; sister, Joanne Walters Dueland; grandchildren, Brenda, Lauren, Ally, Donnie, Sara and Frankie Walters, Bryan and Jamie Pattan and Lissa Atkins; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts.. ...

Lloyd Upson Sept. 23, 1953 - Nov. 19, 2012 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Lloyd Upson died at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas on Nov. 19, 2012. He was born in Holdrege, Nebraska on Sept. 23, 1953, to Gordon R. and Betty M. (Weaver) Upson. Lloyd grew up in Beaver City graduating from Beaver City High School in 1972. He then went to Central Technical College in Hastings, Nebraska...

Larry G. Henry Aug. 8, 1933 - Nov. 21, 2012 ST. FRANCIS, Kansas --Larry G. Henry, 79, died Wednesday (Nov. 21, 2012), at Good Samaritan Society in St. Francis, Kansas. He was born Aug. 8, 1933, at Rawlins County, Kansas. He was an extension agent. Survivors include his spouse, Treva (Westfall) Henry of Bird City; sons, Mark Henry of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, Mike Henry of Burlington, Colorado and Greg Henry of Bird City; daughters, Jorita Henry of Garden City and Lorri Arnold Trinidad, Colorado; brothers, Allen Jenry of Purdin, Missouri and Loren Henry of Fountain Hills, Arizona twin sister, Mary Kay Rippe of Vancouver, Washington; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.. ...

Lewis E. 'Gene' Abbott Aug. 25, 1950-Nov. 16, 2012 AURORA, Colorado -- Gene Abbott, 62, died Friday (Nov. 16, 2012), in Aurora, Colorado, after a long battle with carcinoid cancer. He was born Aug. 25, 1950, to Thelma J. Zimmerman and Delbert Abbott in McCook, Nebraska...

Feb. 14, 1935 - Nov. 22, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Benjamin Neuenschwander, age 77, of Culbertson, passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, at Bryan LGH Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ben was born on Feb. 14, 1935, in Sugar Creek Township, Ohio, to Amos A. ...

Christine Lee DeOss Nov. 3, 1956 - Oct. 29.2012 ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- Christine Lee DeOss went "Home" to her Lord on Oct. 29.2012. Chris joined us in this world on Nov. 3, 1956. She was born in Oxford, Nebraska, to Jack and Lola DeOss of Holbrook, Nebraska, where she spent the first 18 years of her life, graduating from FMS with the class of '75...

Fern Marie (Russell) Wills Nov. 22, 1928 - Nov. 12, 2012 CURTIS, Nebraska -- Fern Marie (Russell) Wills, 83 of died Nov. 12, 2012, at Hilltop Estates after a long illness. She was born Nov. 22, 1928, to Benjamin Sr. and Ellen (Jenson) Russell, north of Curtis. ...

Douglas H. Inman Oct. 31, 1950 - Nov. 23, 2012 STAMFORD, Nebraska -- Douglas H. Inman, 62, of Stamford, Nebraska, died Friday (Nov.23, 2012), at the Colonial Villa Good Samaritan Center in Alma, Nebraska after a short battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 31, 1950, in McCook, Nebraska, to Harold C. and Lena M. (Leiding) Inman...

Shirley Mae Amack Dec. 2, 1926 -Nov. 22, 2012 BIRD CITY Kansas -- Shirley Mae Amack, 85, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2012), at the Good Samaritan Society in St. Francis, Kansas. She was born Dec 2, 1926, in Goodland, Kansas. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her husband, Keith Amack in 2000 and her son, Merlin...

Frary Lou (Likens) Rippen Feb. 12, 1922 - Nov. 24, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Frary Lou (Likens) Rippen, of Culbertson, passed away Nov. 24, 2012 at Community Hospital in McCook. She was 90 years old. Frary was born on Feb. 12, 1922, at Atlanta, Nebraska, to Charles and Harriet (Skewes) Likens. ...

Merle D. Rowland Oct. 7, 1914 - Nov. 23, 2012 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Merle D. Rowland died at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook on Friday Nov. 23, 2012. Merle was born Oct. 7, 1914, at Walton, Nebraska, to George and Lola Agnes (Oliver) Rowland. In May of 1918, Merle;s mother passed away, and she and her two sisters, (Ruth and Hazel) were raised by her father's sister, Ann Fuhur and her husband, Charles, in Cheney, Nebraska. ...

Clarence R. Heble TRENTON, Nebraska -- Clarence R. Heble, 91, died Thursday (Nov. 22, 2012), at the Rawlins County Health Center in Atwood, Kansas. Survivors include his five children, Alena and husband, John of Port Angeles, Washington, Milton and wife, Kimberly of Fayetville, North Carolina, Alleyn and wife, Diana of Lawrence, Kansas, Colette and husband, Dallas of Ulysses, Kansas and Mae Lee and husband, Kelly of Loveland, Colorado; sister, Bev (Heble) Clark of Osacoma, South Dakota and brother Tony Heble of Atwood; 19 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren.. ...

Modell Folsom BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- Modell Folsom, 83, died Monday (Nov. 26, 2012), at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Nebraska. Survivors include daughters, Carol Walker and husband, Hal, of Parks, Nebraska and Robin Wilcox of Lakewood, Colorado; son, Robert Folsom Jr. of Lakewood; sister, Maizie Veith of Orange County, California; brother, Sam Pack and wife, Sharon, of Atlanta, Georgia; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren...

James J. Milleson Aug. 24, 1924 - Nov. 25, 2012 LANDER, Wyoming -- James J. Milleson of Lander died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, at Lander Valley Medical Center. He was 88 years old. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church in Lander with Pastor Mark Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Friday-Truan Detachment No. 683 Marine Corps League and Veterans...

Daniel C. Harris Nov. 6, 1949 - Nov. 27, 2012 COLBY, Kansas -- Daniel C. Harris, 63, of Colby, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2012), at the Good Samaritan Center in Atwood, Kansas. He was born Nov. 6, 1949, in Oberlin,Kansas, to Donald F. and Imadene "Dene" (Johnston) Harris. He graduated from Decatur Community High School in Oberlin in 1968 and attended Fort Hays State University in Hays for two years...

Roberta Cross Nov. 20, 1937 - Nov. 22, 2012 FOUNTAIN HILLS, Arizona -- Roberta Cross, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Nov. 22, 2012, at the age of 75 due to complications from heart surgery...

Mark Allen Forbes Feb. 25, 1961 - Nov. 27, 2012 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Mark Allen Forbes, 51, of Beaver City, died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2012), at his home in Beaver City after a short battle with cancer. He was born Feb. 25, 1961, at McCook, Nebraska, to Marquerite (Midge) Haller and Larry Forbes...

Helen P. Martin BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Helen P. Martin, 89, of Beaver City, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2012), at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska. She is survived by three sons, Gary Martin and wife, Ellen of Kearney, Nebraska, Ronnie Martin and wife, Jennie of Terre Haute, Indiana and Tom and wife, Nancy of Lincoln, Nebraska...

Mabel Eleanor Axtell Jan. 7, 1915 - Nov. 27, 2012 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraaka -- Mabel Eleanor Axtell, 97, one of eight children, was born Jan. 7, 1915 at Belgrade, Nebraska, to John and Blanche (Ford) McClatchey and passed away Nov. 27, 2012, at Centennial Park Retirement Village...

Steve Melchert July 10, 1957 - Nov. 29, 2012 STRATTON, Nebraska -- Steve Melchert, 55, died today (Nov. 29, 2012), at his home in Stratton. Services are pending with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook.

Lorra Ann (Warren) Richards Dec. 6, 1961 - Nov.26, 2012 HOLDREGE Nebaska -- Lorra Ann (Warren) Richards, 50, died Monday (Nov.26, 2012), at her home in Holdrege. She was born Dec. 6, 1961, in Denver, Colorado, to Claude W. and Irene (Greening) Warren. She attended school in Grand Island, Nebraska, and received her secondary education from McCook Community College and University of Nebraska-Kearney...

Robert G. 'Bob' Bonge Sept. 17, 1944 - Nov. 25, 2012 LINCOLN, Nebraska -- Robert G. "Bob" Bonge, 68, of Lincoln, died Nov. 25, 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts, of complications following cancer surgery. Mr. Bonge was born Sept. 17, 1944, to Lloyd and Margaret (Dickinson) Bonge in Plainview, Nebraska...

Helen P. Martin July 29, 1923 - Nov. 28, 2012 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska --Helen P. Martin, 89, of Beaver City, died Wednesday (Nov. 28, 2012), at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska. She was born July 29, 1923, on a farm west of Stamford, Nebraska, to Clarence and Mary (Lehman) White...

Steve Melchert July 10, 1957 - Nov. 29, 2012 STRATTON, Nebraska -- Steve Allen Melchert, 55, passed away Nov. 29, 2012, quietly at his home in Stratton, due to complications from an automobile accident that occurred Oct. 14, 2009. Steve was born on July 10, 1957, in McCook, Nebraska, to Alfred and Burdean (Geihsler) Melchert...

James D. Owens BENKELMAN, Nebraska - Memorial services for James D. Owens, Attorney At Law, will be Monday, Dec. 3, 1:30 p.m., MDT at Zion Lutheran Church. Forch Funeral Home will be charge of arrangements.

Gayleen Lou Fries March 22, 1943 - Nov. 29, 2012 CULBERTSON, Nebraska -- Gayleen Lou Fries, age 69, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at her home near Culbertson, Nebraska, after a courageous battle with cancer. Gayleen was born at Kearney, Nebraska, on March 22, 1943, to Alfred V. ...