Obituaries

Rolland L. Fortkamp June 15, 1930 - Nov. 20, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - Rolland L. Fortkamp left this world to join his Savior on Nov. 20, 2024 at McCook Community Hospital after a brief illness. Rolland was born on June 15, 1930 on the family farm on the south divide of Wauneta, Neb. to John and Anna (Frerichs) Fortkamp. He grew up on the family farm with his brother, Donald. He was married to Betty Younger and to this union 2 sons, Jim Dale and Allen Dee were born...

Carla Suzanne Fassler CULBERTSON, Neb. - Carla Suzanne Fassler, age 77 of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.com to sign the online guestbook for the family...

Janet June Thompson July 18, 1946 - Aug. 29, 2024 MARICOPA, Ariz. - On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, our mom, wife, and grandma, Janet June Thompson (Bahl), aged 78, affectionately called “Nena”, of Maricopa, Ariz. (formerly of Kearney, Neb.) passed away after a 12-year battle with primary progressive aphasia and Alzheimer’s...

Karen Kay Christner April 18, 1939 - Nov. 14, 2024 WAUNETA, Neb. - Karen Kay Nordhausen was born April 18, 1939 to Carl and Sophia (Bischoff) Nordhausen on the family farm south of Wauneta, Neb. She was baptized into Christ on May, 8, 1939 at St Paul Lutheran Church, rural Wauneta, her church home for life...

Charles Henry Huxoll HOLBROOK, Neb. - Charles Henry Huxoll, age 93, of Holbrook, Nebraska passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at his home. Chuck’s wishes were to be cremated. Memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. ...

Dorothy Lee (Manley) Ankenman June 21, 1930 - Nov. 7, 2024 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Dorothy Lee (Manley) Ankenman, age 94, passed away peacefully on Nov. 7, 2024 with family by her side at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Neb. She was born on June 21, 1930 on the farm southeast of Wilsonville, Neb. to Herman and Ethel (Brown) Manley. She attended grade school down by the Sappy Creek and then attended high school in Beaver City...

Joe Williams McCOOK, Neb. - Joe Williams, 85, of McCook, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Obituary Gerald “Jerry” H. Schwarz Jan. 17,1945 - Nov. 10, 2024 KEARNEY, Neb. - Gerald “Jerry” H. Schwarz, age 79 of Kearney, died on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at St. Luke’s - Good Samaritan Center in Kearney. Funeral services will be on Friday, Nov.15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ...

Obituary Mark D. Johansen June 23, 1956 - Nov. 9, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Mark D. Johansen passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 as a result of anaplastic thyroid carcinoma which is a rare and highly aggressive cancer. His perseverance in life was ever so evident...

Dennis McFarland McCOOK, Neb. - Dennis McFarland, 68, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at McCook Christian Church with Pastor Clark Bates officiating; casual dress is suggested by the family . A private family inurnment will take place at a later date...

Obituary Verda M. (Richter) Wegener Aug. 26, 1932 - Nov. 10, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Verda M. (Richter) Wegener lived her life full of love for her family and friends, savored a good meal, and enthusiastically cheered for the Huskers. She left the earthly world on Nov. 10, 2024 to be with her Lord. She had a strong faith and showed it by the things she did...

Obituary Marian Arlene (Cross) Acton June 24, 1935 - Nov. 9, 2024 TRENTON, Neb. - Marian Arlene (Cross) Acton, of Trenton, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte, Neb. She moved to North Platte in September of 2021 to reside at the Linden Estate Assisted Living Facility, where she lived until she fell ill...

Norbert Klumpe MAYWOOD, Neb. - Norbert Klumpe, 88, of Maywood, Neb., died Oct. 24, 2024 at his home in Maywood, Neb. Register book signing will be held, Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the St. James Catholic Church, 313 East 6th, St, Curtis, Neb. with a rosary to follow at 6:00 p.m...

Obituary Andrew “Andy” C. Knepp Feb. 25, 1936 - Nov. 7, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Andrew “Andy” C. Knepp, 88, of North Platte, formerly of Curtis, Neb. passed away Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024 at Great Plains Health Hospital. Andrew was born on Feb. 25, 1936 in Paradise, Kan., the son of Claude and Lela (Mead) Knepp. ...

Ilene Bessie (Vaughn) Pruett Aug. 19, 1946 - Nov. 5, 2024 SALINA, Kan. - Ilene Bessie (Vaughn) Pruett, 78, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. She was born Aug. 19, 1946, in McCook, Neb. Ilene and her husband, John, ran a typewriter sales and repair shop in Ann Arbor, Mich., and later she worked many years at Target in Garden City, Mich., before retiring. In her free time Ilene loved to crochet, do puzzles and arts and crafts, and watch her gameshows...

Sharon Ann LaRue McCOOK, Neb. - Sharon Ann LaRue of McCook, Neb., mother, aunt, and friend, passed away at McCook Community Hospital on Nov. 7, 2024, at the age of 83. Full obituary and service times are pending at this time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.net to sign the online guestbook for the family...

Karen Sue Rima McCOOK, Neb. - Karen Sue Rima, age 76, of McCook, Neb. passed away at her home in McCook on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. Memorial contributions are suggested in Karen’s name for future consideration and may be directed to Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, c/o the Rima Family, PO Box 476, McCook, NE 69001...

Dorthy Ankenman WILSONVILLE, Neb. - Dorothy Ankenman, a former resident of Wilsonville and Cambridge, passed away Thursday morning, November 7, 2024 at the Beaver City Manor. She was 94 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are being planned for spring...

Charles “Charlie” Dean Clark HAYES CENTER, Neb. - Charles "Charlie" Dean Clark, age 43, passed away at his home in Hayes Center, Neb. on Nov. 7, 2024. Full obituary and service times are pending at this time. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook, has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit our website at www.carpenterbreland.net to sign the online guestbook for the family...

Obituary Earl Edward Raker July 31, 1959 - Nov. 2, 2024 BROKEN BOW, Neb. - Earl Edward Raker, aged 65, passed away on Nov. 2, 2024, in Broken Bow, Neb. Born on July 31, 1959, in Albion, Neb., Earl grew up attending local schools and later attended North West Nebraska High School. ...

Obituary Walter L. Dye Sept. 7, 1946 - Nov. 5, 2024 MITCHELL, Neb. - Walter L. Dye of Mitchell, Neb. passed away on Nov. 5, 2024 at the Mitchell Care Center. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1:00 p.m. (MST) at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff, Neb. with Rev. George Kilmer officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Nov.11 at 2:00 p.m. (CST) at the Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Neb. The family requests casual/ golf attire to both services...

Elmer Frick McCOOK, Neb. - Elmer Frick, of McCook, passed away at the Grand Island VA Medical Center on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. He was 82 years of age. Cremation was chosen and graveside services with full military honors are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at the Culbertson Cemetery in Culbertson, Neb...

Loretta Sandberg STRATTON, Neb. - Loretta Sandberg, age 83, of Stratton, Neb. passed away at her home on Monday, Nov. 4, 2024. Rosary with family greeting friends will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratton, Neb...

Obituary Frances Marian Daffer Oct. 8, 1934 - Oct. 30, 2024 CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Frances Marian Daffer passed away from this earth on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 in the care of our heavenly Father. She was 90. Frances was born on Oct. 8, 1934, to Claud and Lela (Mead) Knepp in Osborne County, Kan. ...

Obituary Patricia “Patty” Anne Zimmerman Dec. 30, 1950 - Nov. 3, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Patricia “Patty” Anne Zimmerman had her heavenly homecoming on Nov. 3, 2024, in McCook, Neb. Patty was born on Dec. 30, 1950, to Robert and Lorna (Stewart) Wagner. She was welcomed by her older brother Mike. A few years later, she became a big sister to Mary Beth. After her father’s passing, Lorna remarried Raymond Trupp and added siblings Sharon, Jim, Kathie and Karen to their family...

Obituary Barbara J. Bates March 27, 1931 - Oct. 30, 2024 BEAVER CITY, Neb. - Barbara J. Bates, age 93, of Beaver City, Neb. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Beaver City Manor. She was born on March 27, 1931, to Frank and Blanche Chesterman in Billings, Mont...

Obituary Danny Lee “Dan” Zimmerschied Dec. 12, 1948 - Nov. 1, 2024 GREAT BEND, Kan. - Danny Lee “Dan” Zimmerschied, 75, passed away surrounded by his three daughters and first grandson on Nov. 1, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on Dec. 12, 1948, in Emporia, Kan., to Carl and Isabelle (Cappel) Zimmerschied...

Logan James Hoyt WESTPOINT, Neb. - Logan James Hoyt, a son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in a tragic car accident near Columbus, Neb., on Oct. 29, 2024, at the young age of 33. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the New Life Fellowship Church in Culbertson, with Pastor Rick Bradley officiating...

James Ivan Moore March 24, 1936 - Oct. 26, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - James Ivan Moore passed away Oct. 26, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb. at the age of 88. Jim was born March 24, 1936 to Verle and Garland (Turpin) Moore in McCook, Neb. He graduated from Bartley High School. On April 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Mary Case at the Methodist Church in Bartley, Neb. To this union Vivian Mary, Timothy Charles, Jeffrey Verle and Gregory Case were born...

James F. Sayer Tyson July 5, 1955 - Oct. 23, 2024 NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - James F. Sayer Tyson was born on July 5, 1955 in McCook Neb. to Leo and Betty Sayer, and departed this life to find peace on Oct. 23, 2024, in North Platte, Neb. He was 69 years, 3 months and 18 days old...