Birthday Announcements

90th birthday The family of Stan Garretson will be hosting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on March 22, 2025. Stan was a long time math instructor and volleyball coach at McCook Community College. Stan’s family includes his spouse, Ellen; daughter, Gail and husband Marc Smalberger of Canon City, Colo.; and son, Steve and wife LaDonna of Denver, Colo. Stan and Ellen also have four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren...

80th birthday The family of Bob McBride is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Bob was born March 20, 1945. Birthday wishes will reach Bob at: P.O. Box 394 Wauneta, NE 69045

90th birthday The family of Pat Schmid of McCook, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born on March 2, 1935. Best wishes for Pat can be sent to: 1500 East 11th Street, Apt. 204 McCook, NE 69001...

92nd birthday The family of Mary Ellen Monzon of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 92nd birthday on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born on March 1, 1933 in McCook, Neb. to John and Florence Wakefield. Mary Ellen’s family includes her late husband, Victor Monzon; six children: Debra and Kevin Hayes of Kolaf, Alaska; Pam and Gary Hartwell of McCook; Jeanne Moody of McCook; Vicki and Gary Pevoteaux of Pratt, Kan.; Michelle Clapp of Indianola; and Greg and Collett Monzon of Cheyenne, Wyo. ...

80th birthday The family of Clarence Jr. Gillen of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Thursday, March 6, 2025. He was born in Dodge City, Kan. Jr’s family includes his wife Lexi Gillen; four children: Piper Gillen of Hastings, Neb.; Geoff (Brenda) Gillen of McCook; Andy (Bobbi) Gillen of McCook; and Monica (Jeremiah) Johnson of McCook. He has 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and one on the way...

95th birthday The family of Delores Abbey of McCook is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Saturday, March 1, 2025. She was born in Union Country, S.D. Her family includes her husband, the late Don Abbey; 3 children, Randy and Debbie Abbey of Keller, Texas, Kathy Wallen of McCook and Kent and Susan Abbey of St. ...

80th birthday The family of Delores Wiemers is requesting a card shower for her 80th birthday on Feb. 3, 2025. Delores and Gene are former McCook residents. Their children are the late Jeff and Laurie Wiemers of Battle Creek and family, Greg and Kara and family, Chris and Mackenzie and family, all of Omaha...

90th birthday The family of Margaret Sughroue would like to celebrate her 90th birthday on Febr. 2, 2025, with a card shower. Marge’s family includes five daughters, Pam (Rich) Eckstein of Linwood, Neb.; Gail (Russ) Craig of Omaha, Neb.; Karen Weidner of Madison, Neb.; Nancy (Rich) Case of Omaha, Neb.; and Mary Pavel of Omaha, Neb...

90th birthday The family of Butch Jolly would like to invite you to call, visit, or send a card for his 90th birthday. Butch was born Jan. 21, 1935. Cards will reach him at: 40584 Drive 706 Wilsonville, Ne. 69046

90th birthday Robert McConville will be celebrating his 90th birthday on Jan. 21, 2025. His family invites friends and well-wishers to join in celebrating this special milestone. Cards can be sent to: PO Box E Indianola, NE 69034 Robert resides at Hillcrest Nursing Home...

90th birthday She is going to be 90…… Marita Todd Brown We are having an open house/card shower for her on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 2 - 4 p.m. at West First Chapel 801 W 1st Street McCook, Neb. Cards can be sent to: 71609 Rd 359 Trenton, NE 69044

90th birthday Bill Bryant of Curtis will be celebrating his 90th birthday. His family is requesting a card shower to honor him. Cards may be sent to: 401 Crook Ave. Curtis, NE 69025. Bill grew up north of Indianola, graduated high school from Curtis and married Norma Cole. They farmed, ranched, and raised their family south of town for 65 plus years before retiring and moving to Curtis...

100th birthday The family of Elsie Petsch is requesting a card shower for their Aunt Elsie’s 100th birthday on Dec. 29, 2024. The family includes Doug, Lea and Dane Barnes; John and Sara Barnes, Blake, Nicole and Adam Ely, the Petsch nieces and nephews and their families. Cards will reach her at 1500 E 11th St Apt. 36, McCook Ne 69001...

75th birthday The family of Catherine Real Davis of McCook, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of her 75th birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024. She was born in McCook, Neb. on Dec 24, 1949. Catherine’s family includes husband, Kenneth Davis of McCook, Neb.; and daughters Tobi (Kory) Wilson of Fort Collins, Colo., and Brianna (James) Davis of Omaha, Neb. Catherine has five grandchildren and one great-grandchild...

90th birthday The family of Darrel Banzhaf is requesting a card shower in honor of his 90th birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. His family is Lucile, Kathy and Tom, Gloria and Brad Masoner and family, and daughter-in-law Dorris and her family. Best wishes for Darrel can be sent to 500 South Street, McCook, NE 69001...

90th birthday The family of Shirley Nelms is requesting a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Shirley was born Dec. 17, 1934 and grew up on the family farm northwest of Indianola, Neb. There she and her husband, Donald Nelms, farmed and ranched and raised four children. They moved to McCook Neb. years later and lived north of McCook for many years. Shirley worked in several various stores in retail; the last one was for Walmart...

80th birthday The family of Larry Ruppert is celebrating his 80th Birthday with a card shower. Larry was born on Dec. 5, 1944. Birthday wishes can be sent to 71236 Dr. 387, McCook NE, 69001

90th birthday The family of Hazel Loomis would like to honor her with a card shower for her 90th birthday on Dec. 2, 2024. Cards can be mailed to her at: 418 Seminole Dr., McCook, NE 69001

80th birthday The family of Joann Schafer of Culbertson, Neb. is hosting a birthday open house on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Culbertson Ambulance Barn in honor of her 80th birthday. Joann was born Dec. 12, 1944. Joann’s family includes her late husband Ron Schafer of Culbertson, Neb.; daughter Peggy (Luke) Brenn of Arlington, Neb.; sons Brian (Donnetta) Schafer and Clint (Kayla) Schafer of Culbertson, Neb.; and seven grandchildren...

Jane Blume-McConville is celebrating her 90th birthday Nov. 1, 2024. She was married to Bernard Blume in 1950 and they had four children: Ronald, Steve, Lorie Crocker, and Tim. Following Bernards death, she was married to Charles McConville and gained another family of nine children, Amrita Burdick, Duane (Leah), Don (Pam), Diane Bieker, Kenny, Kevin (Kathy), Cheryl (Linegar), Larry, and Annette (Jim)...

88th birthday Amazingly great! Look who’s 88! The family of Marvin Henry is requesting a card shower to celebrate his 88th birthday. Marvin was born Oct. 30, 1936. His family includes wife Marylin Henry; daughters Mardee and Deedee; and son Dale. Best wishes will reach Marvin at:...

95th birthday The family of Dolores Lawson of Hayes Center, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of her 95th birthday on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024. She was born in McCook, Neb. on Oct. 22, 1929. Dolores’ family includes children, Tim and Lisa Lawson of Hayes Center, Ed Lawson of Hayes Center, Mary Lawson of Ogallala, Neb., Michaela Lawson of Bartlesville, Okla., and Doug and Betty Lawson of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 10 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren...

The family of Wayne Heathers would like to celebrate his 90th birthday on Oct. 19 with a card shower. Cards may reach him at: Wauneta Care Center 427 W Legion St. Room 201 PO Box 520 Wauneta NE 69045

80th birthday The family of John Wagner of Grinnell, Iowa is requesting an e-mail card shower in honor of his 80th birthday on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. John was born in McCook, Neb. on Oct. 11, 1944. He graduated from McCook High School in 1962. John’s father, Charls “Chick” Wagner was a member of the city council for many years and served as mayor at one time. His brother, Jim Wagner, also graduated from McCook High School...

80th birthday The family of Shirley Axtell of Danbury, Neb. is requesting a card shower in honor of her 80th birthday on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. Shirley’s family includes her husband, Eugene Axtell of Danbury; children, Kathleen Quaduor (Rob) of Indianola, Neb; Barbara Bamesberger (Matt) of St. Paul, Neb; and Lori Beeby (Chase) of McCook, Neb. Shirley has seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren...

90th birthday Kathy McConville of St. Catherine Parish in Indianola will celebrate her 90th birthday Oct. 6, 2024. She and her husband Robert have four sons: Dennis (Kem), Bob (Cindy), Tom (Denise), and Steve (Kerry); 19 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren...

80th birthday Barbara Stockhaus's family of Woodland, Wash., is requesting a card shower on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, in honor of her 80th birthday. She was born in Hays, Kan. on Oct. 14, 1944. Barbara’s children are Angela (Stockhaus) Koranda and spouse Stephen Koranda of Norman, Okla.; David Stockhaus of McCook, Neb.; and Craig Stockhaus and spouse Sarah Stockhaus of Woodland, Wash. ...

Happy 90th Birthdays The family of Barbara (Andrijeski) Schneider and Ron Schneider, formerly of Hayes County, would like you to help them celebrate their birthdays. They both turned 90 in 2024. Barbara (Andrijeski) Schneider was born Oct. 22, 1934 in Hitchcock County...