Obituaries from May 2013

Freda Conrad Sept. 21, 1916 - April 28, 2013 ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- Freda Conrad, 96, of Riverton, Wyoming, died Sunday (April 28, 2013), at the C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center of Arapahoe. She was born on Sept. 21, 1916, on the family farm near Iberia, Missouri, to Herbert and Bertha (Martin) Ferguson...

Robert 'Bob' Lee Shaffer Jan. 17, 1935 - April 29, 2013 ARAPAHOE, Nebraska -- Robert "Bob" Lee Shaffer, 78, of Edison, Nebraska, died Monday (April 29, 2013), at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born Jan. 17, 1935, in Beardstown, Illinois, to Vernie Melvin and Velma Pearl (Millard) Shaffer. The family lived on a farm north of Arapahoe where he attended country school. The family moved north of Edison and he finished his education at Edison Public School...

Sina K. Ruggles April 13, 1918 - May 1, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Sina K. Ruggles beloved Mother and grandmother, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Community Hospital of McCook, Nebraska. She was 95 years old. Sina was born in Dejbjerg, Skjern, Denmark on April 13, 1918, to Jens and Mette (Axelsen) Jensen. ...

Marvin Kamla HAIGLER, Nebraska --Marvin Kamla, 80, longtime resident of Haigler, died (April 29, 2013), in Aurora, Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Kaye of Haigler; sons, Craig Kamla of Haigler, Mark Kamla of Haigler, Ron Kamla and wife, Susan of Haigler; sister-in-law, Shirley Ruth Weaver of Denver, Colorado, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren...

Viola Fanning WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Viola Fanning, 87, long-time resident of Wauneta, died today (May 2, 2013), at the Sunrise Heights Nursing Home in Wauneta. Funeral services are Monday, May 6, 2013, 1 p.m. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home in Wauneta with Melody Newman, lay pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta...

Helen Grace Howk Aug.16, 1918 - May 3, 2012 BIRD CITY, Kansas -- Helen (Morehouse) Grace Howk, 94, died Friday (May 3, 2013), at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was born Aug. 16, 1918, in Davenport, Nebraska . She was a registered nurse...

Keith Harris IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- Keith Harris, 80, longtime resident of Imperial, died Sunday (May 5, 2013), at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. Survivors include his wife, Beulah of McCook; son, Terry Harris of Wauneta, Nebraska; brother, Larry Harris and wife, Audrey, of Ogallala, Nebraska; sisters, Loretta Anderson of Kearney, Nebraska, Freda Nutt and husband, Wayne, of Dickson, Nebraska and Sharon Nutt and husband, Tom, of Holdrege, Nebraska; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.. ...

Lee Ora Sines Jan. 14, 1920 - May 6, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Lee Ora Sines, age 93, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. She was born Jan. 14, 1920, at Dresden, Kansas, to Arthur and Blanche (Bartlett) Leist. She graduated from Decatur County High School, Oberlin, Kansas in 1938. She later attended Fort Hayes State College where she received her teaching certificate...

Monte McCoy Jan. 22, 1957 - May 3, 2013 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Monte McCoy, 56, died Friday (May 3, 2013) at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born Jan. 22, 1957, to Harvey and Lois McCoy. He worked in the oil fields after high school and also at the restaurant his mother owned, "My Place," in Atwood, Kansas...

Larry M. Surmin Jan. 24, 1946 - May 7, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Larry M. Surmin, age 67, of McCook, died on May 7, 2013. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Jan. 24, 1946, to Eugene E. and Gloria (Lepcin) Surmin. He attended and graduated from Lutheran North High School in 1963. He attended college for two years...

Rev. Thomas Francis Bagan, OMI May 12, 1925 - May 4, 2013 TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts -- Rev. Thomas Francis Bagan, OMI, 87, died peacefully after a lengthy illness on May 4, 2013, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence in Tewksbury. He was born on May 12, 1925, in Benkelman, Nebraska, and was a son of the late Wilfred J. and Marguerite (McAdams) Bagan. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his two sisters, Helen Noonan and Genevieve Bagan, and his brother, Gerald Bagan...

Ruth Pauline John Walburn May 23, 1918 - May 8, 2013 CAMBRIDGE, Nebraska -- Ruth Pauline John Walburn died at the Cambridge Manor on May 8, 2013. Pauline was born in Cambridge on May 23, 1918, to Clinton Walter John and Caroline Louise Thuman. She attended Cambridge schools and graduated high school. She taught elementary school south of McCook for one year. In those days, women could take a class in high school, pass a test and teach school...

Geraldine 'Gerie' Foster BARTLEY, Nebraska -- Geraldine "Gerie" Foster, 69, of Bartley, died Wednesday (May 8, 2013), at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge. Funeral services are Monday, May 13, 2013, 2 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with the Rev. Steve Bales officiating. Burial will follow in the Bartley Cemetery...

Jerry Morgan Carbaugh March 29, 1948 - May 6, 2013 HOLDREGE, Nebraska -- Jerry Morgan Carbaugh, 65, of Holdrege, died Monday (May 6, 2013), at his home in Holdrege. He was born March 29, 1948, at Cambridge, Nebraska, to Edgar and Marcia I. (Casebolt) Carbaugh. He attended Arapahoe Public Schools and then attended Cambridge High School, later earning his GED in 1977...

Larry Michael Long July 12, 1951 - April 3, 2013 OBERLIN,Kansas -- Larry Michael Long, 61, died April 3, 2013. He was born July 12, 1951, to Donald and Shirley Long. He graduated in 1969 from Derby Senior High, Derby, Kansas. He received a BA in Art Education from Fort Hays State Universary...

Dorthy Dudek WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Dorthy Dudek, 84, longtime resident of Wauneta, died Thursday (May 9th, 2013), at the Sunrise Heights Nursing Home in Wauneta. Survivors include daughter, Mary Dudek of Wauneta; brother, Raymond Maxfield of Wauneta and sister, Emma Jean Maris and husband, Merrell, of Wauneta...

Rolland W. Shields Dec. 1, 1929 -- May 10, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Rolland W. Shields, 83, died Friday (May 10, 2013), at Community Hospital of McCook. Funeral services are Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 10:30 p.m. at McCook Christian Church with the Rev. Clark Bates officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery...

Geraldine 'Gerie' Foster July 1, 1943 - May 8, 2013 BARTLEY, Nebraska -- Geraldine "Gerie" Foster of Bartley passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Tri Valley Health System in Cambridge. She was 69 years old. Gerie was born on July 1, 1943, in Menard, Texas, to parents, Edward John and Rhodie Odessa (Glover) Robertson. She attended school in Texas where she graduated from high school...

Loretta 'Gail' Farr July 14, 1925 - May 7, 2013 KEARNEY, Nebraska -- Loretta "Gail" Farr, 87, of Kearney died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. ...

Mary Rucker Sept. 21, 1927 - May 8, 2013 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Fatima Mary Rucker, 85, of North Platte, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at the North Platte Care Center. Mary was born Sept. 21, 1927, at Dickens, Nebraska, to Thomas Howard and Adella Ellen Demilt Bruce. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Margaret Ann "Maggie" Fox passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at her home in McCook. She was 66 years old. Maggie was born at Hastings, Nebraska, to parents, Louie O. and Lucille (Schrodt) Glick on Nov. 4, 1946. She graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1965. She continued her education at McCook Community College. On May 26, 1967, she was united in marriage to Rodney Lee Fox in McCook. To this union two daughters, Ronda and Deanna, were born. Maggie was a busy homemaker. She was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. She loved making all kinds of crafts, needlepoint and cross stitching. She also enjoyed collecting angels and horses. Preceding her in death were her parents, Louie and Lucille Glick. Survivors include her loving husband of almost 46 years, Rodney Fox of McCook; two daughters, Ronda Watson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Deanna and husband, Scott Johnson, of McCook; five grandchildren, Jaima Watson, Allison, Hayden, Cale, and Dani Johnson; sister, Cathy and husband, Mike Brown, of McCook; mother-in-law, Evelyn L. Bartlett of Gothenburg; numerous family and a host of friends. Memorials may be given in her name. Memorial services will be Friday, 11 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Friends may send condolences to the family at www.carpenterbreland.com. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.

James 'Jim' Lewis Johnson Sept. 30, 1928-May 10, 2013 STOCKVILLE, Nebraska -- James "Jim" Johnson, of Stockville, passed away May 10, 2013 at McCook. Services will be held at the Stockville Community Hall on Tuesday, May 14, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jean Miller officiating. He will lay at rest at Arbor Cemetery at Stockville. Curtis American Legion Post No. 95 will conduct military honors...

Kenneth Wayne Neiman Sept. 26, 1926-April 20,2013 LITTLETON, Colorado -- Kenneth was 87 when he passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2013. He was born on Sept. 26,1926, in McCook to Leslie H. and Lillian M. (Dueland) Neiman. He attended the McCook Public Schools and was drafted into the Army in 1945 at the age of 18 and deployed to Japan. ...

Mary A. Leidy Jan. 30, 1946-May 8, 2013 OMAHA, Nebraska -- Mary A., Leidy, 67, died Wednesday (May 8, 2013), in Omaha. She was born Jan. 30, 1946, to Gladys and William H. Mahon. She was raised in Southwest Nebraska and was a long-time instructor in Early Childhood Education at MetroCommunity College in Omaha...

Rolland Walter Shields Dec. 1, 1929-May 10, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Rolland Walter Shields, 83, of McCook passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at the McCook Community Hospital. Rolland was born on Dec. 1, 1929, in McCook, to William Glenn and Nellie Lenore (Phillips) Shields. Rolland helped on the family farm and graduated from McCook Senior High in 1947...

Dallis C. Dye July 19, 1940-May 10, 2013 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Dallis C. Dye passed away May 10, 2013 at Centennial Park Retirement, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dallis was born July 19, 1940, on a farm south of North Platte, Nebraska to Orley and Edith (Miller) Dye Baxter. He attended grade school at Echo School, graduating from North Platte High School in 1959...

Cecelia Brown OBERLIN, Kansas -- Cecelia Brown, 86, died Saturday (May 11, 2013). Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin, Kansas.

James 'JC' (Cougias) Christopher March 13, 1930-May 12, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- James (Cougias) Christopher "JC" of McCook passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. He was 83 years old. JC was born March 13, 1930, in Gary, Indiana to parents James and Nancy (Dencavage) Cougias Sr...

Myrna Edna Stewart March 2, 1944 - May 12, 2013 EATON, Colorado -- Myrna Edna Stewart, 69, of Eaton, entered her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home. She was born March 2, 1944, in McCook, Nebraska, to Albert and Edna (Bamesberger) Troester. ...

Frank Woodson Goad, Sr. Aug. 13, 1934 - May 13, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Frank Goad (Pop Pop) left his home peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 13, 2013, to join his loved ones and Savior on Heaven's shore while resting at home. Frank was born in Townsend, Delaware on Aug. 13, 1934, to the late Edgar and Essie (Spence) Goad. He grew up on the family farm in Dugspur, Virginia attending rural schools and graduated in 1952 from Hillsville High School, Hillsville, Virginia...

Violet 'Tiny' Williams BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- Violet "Tiny" Williams, 79, died Monday (May 13, 2013), at the Dundy County Hospital. Survivors include daughter, Jennifer Wilson and husband, Rich, of Wood River, Nebraska; two sons, Tony Williams of Sidney, Nebraska and Tom Williams and wife, Cheryl, of St. ...

Cecilia Kump Brown April 6, 1926 - May 11, 2013 OBERLIN, Kansas --Cecilia Kump Brown, 86, died Saturday (May 11, 2013), at Wichita, Kansas. She was born April 6, 1926, in rural Selden, Kansas to Leo and Elizabeth (Kamphaus) Zodrow. She graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1945 and attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Concordia, Kansas...

Roberta M. Hansen Jan. 8, 1934 - May 14, 2013 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- Roberta M. (Kircher) Hansen, 79, passed away on May 14, 2013, in North Platte. She was born in Indianola, Nebraska, on Jan. 8, 1934, to Albert and Ola Faye (Elms) Kircher. Roberta, along with her three brothers, was raised on a farm outside of Indianola. ...

Thomas Shirley April 25, 1928 - May 5, 2013 SPRINGVIEW, Nebraska -- Thomas Edward Shirley, 85 of Springview, Nebraska formerly of McCook, passed away on May 5, 2013. Tom was born on April 25, 1928 in Stockville, Nebraska, to Thomas Clarence and Isabell Irene (Wagner) Shirley. He attended high school in Maywood, Nebraska. On June 17, 1947, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean Smith in North Platte, Nebraska...

Sarah 'Peg' Hime Aug 15, 1919 -- Jan 28, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Sarah "Peg" Hime died Jan. 28, 2013. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at United Methodist Church in McCook. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, 105 East "E" Streets, McCook, NE 69001...

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McCOOK, Nebraska -- Patricia Einspahr, 81, died Thursday (May 16, 2013), at her home in McCook. Survivors include her husband, Don of McCook; son, Don E. Einspahr and wife, Sonyha, of McCook; daughter, Linda K. Einspahr of McCook; brother, Clair Duysen of Imperial, Nebraska; four grandchildren; and one great-Grandson...

Brian Patrick O'Connor April 25, 1959 - May 14, 2013 NORTON, Kansas -- Brian Patrick O'Connor, 54, died Tuesday (May 14, 2013), at his residence in Norton, Kansas. He was born April 25, 1959, in Denver, Colorado, to Timothy Daniel and Carolyn Crane O'Connor...

Larry James Cheney OBERLIN, Kansas -- Larry James Cheney, 65, of Goodland, Kansas, formerly of Rexford, Kansas, died Saturday, May 18, 2013. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin.

Violet C. Martin April 6, 1920 -- May 20, 2013 McCOOK,Nebraska -- Violet C. Martin, 93, died Monday (May 20, 2013) at her home in McCook. Services are pending and will be announce by Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Lillian A. Smart Jan. 31, 1922 -- May 19, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- Lillian A. Smart, age 91, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Lillian was born in McCook on Jan. 31, 1922, to Jacob and Elizabeth (Spier) Lebsack. She graduated from McCook High School in 1939. She was baptized and confirmed in Westside Congregational Church of McCook. She worked for a time at Woolworth's and then as a stenographer at the Army Airbase during World War II in McCook where she met her future husband, Jimmie Frank Smart. She later moved to Washington, D.C. After the war, Jimmie came to Washington, DC, where the couple was married on June 26, 1946. They moved to Dallas, Texas, where their son, James Stephen, was later born. She worked at Mercantile Bank as an executive secretary, then moved to Des Moines, Iowa, and worked at First Interstate Bank as a supervisor. She retired Jan. 31, 1987. She moved to McCook in 2008 to be closer to family. Lillian enjoyed bowling, playing cards, bingo and board games. She had a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes and make people laugh. Survivors include her son, Steve Smart and wife, Sandra, of Pensacola, Florida; grandsons, Blake and Justin; sister, Norma Crocker and husband, Dale, of McCook; sister-in-law, Helen Lebsack of Spokane, Washington; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond Lebsack; and sister, Eleanora Galloway. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Inurnment will be in Riverview Cemetery in McCook. Memorials may be given in her name to Hillcrest Chapel Fund. Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland.com. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

LeVern Edward Cherry Oct. 24, 1932 - May 14, 2013 NORTH PLATTE, Nebraska -- LeVern Edward Cherry, 80, of North Platte Nebraska, passed away May 14, 2013, at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow, Nebraska. LeVern was born Oct. 24, 1932, at his parents' home south of Mason City, Nebraska, to Frank (Pop) and Anna (Supanchick) Cherry. To this union, LeVern was born the fourth child of six siblings. brother, Evert Cherry, sisters, Ethel McAlevy, Helen Young, DeLoris Smith, and Clarrena Overholser...

James B. Martin Sept. 17, 1942 - May 14, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska -- James B. Martin, 70, of McCook, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, following a heroic battle against cancer. His family will be hosting a remembrance open house in celebration of his life at the Church of God's Family Life Center in Trenton, Nebraska, on Sunday, May 26, 2013, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m...

Rea E. Magers Nov. 14, 1926 - May 17, 2013 NORTON, Kansas -- Rea E. Magers, son of James A. and Anna E. (Burian) Magers, was born Nov. 14, 1926, in Decatur County, Kansas, and passed away at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas, on May 17, 2013, at the age of 86...

Doris May Peterson May 25, 1916 - May 17, 2013 CURTIS, Nebraska -- Doris May Peterson, 96, of Curtis, Nebraska, died May 17, 2013, at Senior Choices in Curtis. She was born on May 25, 1916, in Frontier County, Nebraska, daughter of Joseph Edward and Alice Ward Burton. ...

April 6, 1920-May 20, 2013 McCOOK, Nebraska --Violet K. Martin passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at her home in McCook. She was 93 years old. Violet was born on April 6, 1920, in Sutton, Nebraska to parents, Charles H. and Hulda (Kern) Krieger. She attended McCook Public Schools...

Ina Grace (South) Harwick June 29, 1918 - May 19, 2013 NORTH PLATTE, Nebaska -- Ina Grace (South) Harwick was born in Sarles, North Dakota, on June 29, 1918, to Jay and Hannah South. She passed away on May 19, 2013, at the North Platte Care Center in North Platte...

Julia Stone McCOOK, Nebraska -- Julia G. Stone, age 87, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at her home in McCook. She was born in McCook on March 27, 1926, to Daniel W. and Emma S. (Miller) Sawyer. Julia married Harland Stone in McCook on Oct. 23, 1954...

David Leroy 'Tiny' Tournade McCOOK, Nebraska -- Services for David Leroy "Tiny" Tournade will be Sunday, May 26, at 3 p.m., at the Lighthouse Marina at Red Willow Lake north of McCook, Nebraska. Tiny died in April at his rural McCook home. He was 61 years old...

Rev. Richard R. Harr, OMI Jan. 29, 1926 - May 13, 2013 TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts -- Rev. Richard R. Harr, OMI, 87, died on May 13, 2013, at Saints Memorial Medical Center, Lowell, Massachusetts, after a lengthy illness. He was born in McCook, Nebraska, on Jan. 29, 1926, a son of the late Raymond and Argyle (Rector) Harr. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, James Harr and Donald Harr...

Freda Leffler-Iles Aug. 11, 1912 - March 2, 2013 WAUNETA, Nebraska -- Freda Maxine Leffler-Iles, age 100, was born on Aug. 11, 1912 in Hayes Center, Nebraska, to Daniel Blair and Sophia Fornoff May. She died on Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Sunrise Heights of Wauneta, Nebraska...

Harriette Salter Francis July 2,1931 - May 20, 2013 OMAHA, Nebraska -- Harriette Salter Francis 81, of Omaha, wife of the late Dr. Gordon D. Francis, Col. Ret AF Rsv, died Monday (May 20, 2013). Both were formerly of McCook, Nebraska. She is survived by children, Michele Francis-Stine, Rene' Francis Hinton and Mark Salter Francis; sisters, Nancy Salter Keene and Susan Salter Walker; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren...

Lee Moreland IMPERIAL, Nebraska -- Lucelia "Lee" Moreland, 87, a longtime Imperial resident, died Thursday (May 23, 2013), at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include husband, Gene Moreland of Imperial; daughters, Kathy Loring and husband, Butch, Jodi Thompson and husband, Lex, Pat Schoenfelder and husband, Mike, all of Imperial, Kerry German and husband, Britt of Cozad; son, Mike Moreland and wife, Jane of Imperial; brother, Ed Porter and wife, Dorothy of Sioux City Iowa; sister-in-law, Barbara McNair of Imperial; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.. ...

Kathryn 'Kathy' Jo Larkin Nov. 26, 1950 - May 15, 2013 AURORA, Colorado -- Kathryn "Kathy" Jo Larkin, 62, was born in McCook, Nebraska on Nov. 26, 1950, to John J. Pettera and Patsy Pettera (Drain). She was a farm girl who grew up in Ludell, Kansas, and loved the old farm house that she grew up in with her sister and three brothers. ...

Sueann Marie Forbes Feb. 2, 1961 - May 24, 2013 BEAVER CITY, Nebraska -- Sueann Marie Forbes, 52, died Friday (May 24, 2013), at her home. She was born on Feb. 2, 1961, at Oxford, Nebraska, to Harold J. and Ethel (Hyke) Stagemeyer. She attended school in Hendley and Wilsonville, Nebraska before graduating from Beaver City High School in 1980. She attended Floral School in Denver, Colorado and returned to work at the Norton Greenhouse, in Norton, Kansas. She also worked for Pamida in Norton...

Marion Chester Reid Aug.30, 1941 - May 25, 2013 TRENTON, Nebraska --Marion Chester Reid, 71, of Trenton, Nebraska, died Saturday (May 25, 2013), at El Dorado Manor in Trenton. He was born Aug. 30, 1941, at Oxford, Nebraska, to Chester and Thelma (Brown) Reid...

William 'Bill' Dale Stevenson Feb. 18, 1940 - Jan. 19, 2013 LARAMIE, Wyoming -- On Jan. 19, 2013, William "Bill" Dale Stevenson passed away in Laramie, Wyoming, after a long battle with COPD. Bill was born to Carl William and Fern Olive Stevenson on Feb. 18, 1940, in Falls City, Nebraska. He was the youngest of five children and grew up in and graduated from Palisade, Nebraska...

Lillian Marie (Vap) Green Dec. 10, 1926 - May 23, 2013 ATWOOD, Kansas -- Lillian Marie Vap Green died May 23, 2013, at Rawlins County Hospital. She was born Dec. 10, 1926, to Joe and Bessie Spirk Vap on their farm north of Atwood, Kansas. She attended Bower Country School, Atwood High School, and Notre Dame Academy in Omaha, Nebraska, graduating in 1944. She taught two years in Rawlins County country schools,...

Opal I. Bryan Dec. 25, 1920 - May 29, 2013 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Opal I. Bryan, 92, of Oberlin, died today (May 29, 2013), at Oberlin. Services are pending at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin

Stephen C. Kruse SELDEN, Kansas -- Stephen C. Kruse, 50, of Selden, Kansas, died Monday (May 27, 2013), at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Lorretta Palmer BENKELMAN, Nebraska -- Lorretta Palmer, 89, a longtime Benkelman resident, died Monday (May 27, 2013), at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. (MT), Saturday, June 1, 2013, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benkelman withthe Rev. Tom Wiedel officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Haigler Cemetery, Haigler, Nebraska...

Douglas E. Schrader April 11, 1950 - May 28, 2013 EAGLE, Nebraska -- Douglas E. Schrader, 63, of Eagle, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday (May 28, 2013). Born (April 11, 1950) in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Alvin and Betty (Hardwick) Schrader. ...

Opal Irene Bryan Dec. 25, 1920 - May 29, 2013 OBERLIN, Kansas -- Opal Irene Bryan, 92, died Wednesday (May 29, 2013), at Decatur County Good Samaritan Center in Oberlin. She was born Dec. 25, 1920, in Decatur County, Kansas, to Walter and Gertrude (Oxley) Castle...