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ANDERSON, Gwendolyn F. “Gwen”, 79, of Pleasanton died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Service: Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl in Kearney
Born Jan. 14, 1938, on the family farm near Miller
Parents: Donald W. and Bernice (Klein) Kohlscheen
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1955, earned a bachelor's degree in education from Kearney State Teachers College
Married: Earl L. Anderson on Aug. 23, 1958, in Pleasanton
Taught at many rural schools in Buffalo and Sherman counties in Nebraska, such as Pazdernik School, Union Ridge School, Siegel School and Pleasant Hill School; last taught at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center
Was a farm wife, worked countless hours on the farm raising cattle and hogs along with gardening and cooking for many; later worked a variety of jobs that included the Ramada Inn, Pleasanton Livestock, Goodwill Industries and also Hobby Lobby
Activities: longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton; loved being able to give to others whether it be vegetables from her garden or some sort of baked goods
Survivors include: her husband, Earl of Pleasanton; brother, Russel Kohlscheen of Hewitt, Texas; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon DeNeui of Pleasanton, Carrol and Bob Supanchick of Hazard, Lu Etta Anderson of Lincoln and Joan Anderson of Waterloo, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and other extended family
Was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Darrel Kohlscheen; parents-in-law, Ray and Margaret Anderson; sister-in-law, Joan Kohlscheen; stepfather, Charles Moberg; and several other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law
Memorials: St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton or the Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 6 March 2017
BACON, Carole Ann, 62, of St. Paul, Minnesota, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Our Lady of Peace Home in St. Paul
Memorial service: Thursday, Mar. 16, at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney, Neb.
Born: Jan. 9, 1955, in Kearney
Parents: Howard and Doris (Brucker) Bacon in Kearney
Grew up in Kearney, was a graduate of Kearney High School and the University of Nebraska at Kearney
Served as an officer in the Salvation Army, 1980-1995; was an administrative assistant for several years, then worked as a customer service coordinator in the Media Grinding Division for ME Global Industries
Activities: was a collector of many things, including spoons, teacups, china and books
Survivors include: her siblings and spouses, Harold and Mary Bacon of Milford, Neb., Melvin and Raydene Bacon of Aurora, Neb., and Dorothy Robinson, Emily Rogers and Ruby Bacon, all of Kearney; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 15 March, 2017
BARGHOLZ, Jeff Thomas, 59, of Kearney died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Graveside service: Monday at Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego
Mortuary: Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg
Born June 1, 1957, in San Diego
Parents: Clarence and Patricia (Kase) Bargholz
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Paul Thompson of Gothenburg; sister, Jodi Carlson of Gothenburg; half-sister, Dorrie Umlauf of Reno, Nev.; stepsister, Dianne Thompson of Cleveland; and stepbrother, Richard Thompson of Detroit
Kearney Hub, 28 February 2017
BARR, Dorthy Ellen, 87, of Kearney, formerly of Ord and Hastings, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Memorial service: Friday at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Inurnment: later
Mortuary: Ord Memorial Chapel
Born: April 27, 1929, in Ord
Parents: Benjamin and Ida (Hull) Morris
Graduated from Ord High School in 1948
Married: Robert J. Sich on March 5, 1950, at Bethel Baptist Church in Ord
After marriage, lived on the farm; raised their three children; was a Girls Scout leader and Day Camp director in Ord; worked outside the home at Absalon Variety Store, Ord Locker and Cetak’s Grocery Store
Husband Robert passed away in 1977
Married: Stanley H. Barr on Feb. 14, 1988, at the United Methodist Church in Ord; he passed away in 2011
Activities: created beautiful stained-glass pieces, had a business called Touch of Glass; later began drawing and painting
Survivors include a son, David R. Sich of Holbrook; two daughters and sons-in-law, Roxanne and Rick Nelson of Hastings and Rosellen and Ken Harvey of Kearney; Kim Radil of Comstock and Cindy Courtney of Hastings, whom Dorthy considered as daughters; four grandchildren and their spouses, Heather and Justin Crawford of Orleans, David and Alex Harvey of Omaha, Brittany and Tanner Sorensen of Hemingford and Derrick Nelson of Hastings; four great-grandchildren, Lexi, Jamin, Beth and Joseph Crawford; and two sisters, Etta Pesha and her husband, Jerry, of Wibaux, Mont., and Carol Ann McMullin of Aurora, Mo.; and a stepson, Roger Barr of Omaha
Was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; two brothers, Benjamin and Virgil Morris; a sister, Fern Flaherty; stepson, Stanley Barr; and stepdaughter, Sharellyn (Barr) Sartain
Memorials: Royal Family Kids Camp
Kearney Hub, 7 March, 2017
BERNACHE, Uriah Andrew, infant son of Shiloh and Holly (Meyer) Bernache of Kearney, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha
Service: Friday at Faith Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born Feb. 20, 2017
Survivors include his parents; siblings, Arabella, Eliza, Elliott and Olivia; and grandparents, Gregg and Terri Meyer of Imperial and Evelyn Bernache of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 2 March 2017
BROEKEMEIER, Marylin V., 80, of Kearney died Sunday, March 12, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Service: Thursday at Gibbon Faith United Church
Burial: Riverside Cemetery near Gibbon
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: Dec. 23, 1936, in Peru
Parents: Archie and Opal (Adams) Keup
Graduated from Gibbon High School
Married: Harry Broekemeier on Sept. 9, 1956, in Gibbon
Was a stay-at-home mother to her three children; lived in the Kearney and Shelton area, then moved to Cozad in 1968; returned to Gibbon, 1988, and worked at Nebraska Turkey Growers; retired in 2002
Activities: enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking and baking, listening to music and singing; sang at many weddings and funerals; was very devoted to her grandchildren; in retirement, volunteered her time at the Gibbon American Legion
Survivors include: her daughters, Cindy Gutierrez and her husband, Tony, of Seneca, S.C., and Jody Lungrin and her husband, Dan, of Wallace; grandchildren, Maryann Roach and her husband, Matt, of Westminster, S.C., and Morgan Lungrin and Matthew Lungrin of Wallace; great-grandson, Gunner Roach of Westminster; sisters, Judy Rose of Fort Wayne, Ind., Nita Krueger of Kearney, Suzanne Hawke and her husband, Dan, of Broken Bow and Kathleen Stander and her husband, Roger, of Shelton; and brother, Alan Keup and his wife, Nancy, of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her son, Randy Broekemeier; granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Lungrin; sisters, Linda Spellman and Gail Keup; brothers, Rodney and Eldon Keup; and brothers-in-law, Henry Rose and Dale Krueger
Kearney Hub, 15 March, 2017
BROWN, Gertrude Ann, 93, of Nebraska City, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, March 6, 2017, at The Ambassador Care Center in Nebraska City
Service: Saturday at First Presbyterian Church in Nebraska City
Burial: Wyuka Cemetery near Nebraska City
Mortuary: Marshall in Nebraska City
Born: April 4, 1923, in Atkinson
Parents: Swan and Christine (Brethouwer) Seeberg
Survivors include her daughters, Beth Jay and husband Ron of Nebraska City, Miriam Frerichs and husband Jim of Kearney and Jane Zimmerman and husband Marvin and Beverly Meyer and husband Harvey, all of Snyder; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; sister, Janette Nelson; and great-grandchildren, Phoebe and Henry Frerichs
Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, Rawhide (Shalom House, Vaughn and Maralee Groens’ support), in New London, Wisc., or Proyecto Amistad (Susanne Frerichs’ support)
Kearney Hub, 10 March, 2017
BURMAN, Olivene DaLayne, 98, of Kearney, formerly of Sumner, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village
Service: Wednesday at United Church of Sumner
Burial: Sumner Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Nov. 5, 1918, in Elm Creek
Parents: Bert and Nora (Nelson) Miller
Attended Elm Creek High School, graduated in 1936; attended Kearney Normal School
Taught elementary school for three years
Marrie: May 11, 1940 to Paul Burman; had three children together
After marriage, lived on the family farm; being a housewife was her pride and joy; raised large vegetable and flower gardens; raised and supplied lots of gladiola and iris flowers to churches and shut-ins in the community
Activities: was actively involved in the Evangelical Free Church in Sumner, which later became the United Church of Sumner; taught Sunday school and Bible school, was active in a group called the “Bereans;” was a lovely seamstress and knitted, crocheted and embroidered nearly 70 pairs of beautiful pillowcases; spent the last year and one-half at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Home
Survivors include her daughter, Sandra and husband Allen Kelley of Amherst and their children and families, Angela and Todd Johnson and children Alesha, Zachary and Micah of Blair, Kent Kelley and friend Amy Lighthill of Florissant, Colo., and Andrea and Jeff Kelley of Kearney; son, Gary and wife Lynda Burman of Sumner and their children and families, Gary II and Cindy of Sumner, Shelly and Dave Westerholt and son Cadyn of Waterloo, Kelsey and Trevor Nichols and children Ashton and Tessa of Sumner, Justin Stolp and children Wyatt and Stetson of Cozad, Keeley Stolp and children Jaelyn and Brynlee of Riverdale; granddaughter, Denise Burman of Bloomfield; daughter-in-law, Marcia Burman and her children and their families, Tammi and Jesse Stephenson of Las Vegas and children Cydne, Noah, Ellyauna, Linay, Sympheny and Saege, and Joe Miner of Sumner; and nephews and nieces, Douglas Miller, Shirley Hubbard, Mike Moles and Dolores Johns of Elm Creek
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Don Miller; sister, Avis Moles; son, Norman Douglas Burman; and grandson, Ronald Lee Burman
Memorials: United Church of Sumner
Kearney Hub, 20 March, 2017
CHAVANU, Dorothy M., 96, of Kearney died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Grand Island Veterans’ Home
Service: Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born: June 9, 1920, in Odessa
Parents: James and Hattie (Conger) Halliwell
Grew up in Odessa, graduated from Odessa High School in 1938; attended Kearney State College
Was a schoolteacher for a short time, then worked for 20 years for Western Manufacturing Co. in Kearney
Married: June 30, 1942, to Edward F. Chavanu in Kearney; lived in Kearney their entire married life
Activities: enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling; took great pride in having an immaculate house and yard; enjoyed playing bingo; member of St. James Catholic Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, St. James Altar Society and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Surviving relatives include her son, Jim Chavanu and wife Mikki of Kearney, and grandson, P.J. Chavanu and wife Katie, and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Madeline and Sophia of Glenview, Ill.; daughter, Pat Nelson and husband Brad of Kearney, and grandchildren, Michelle DePaepe and husband Tom and great-granddaughter, Sierra, of Westminster, Colo., and grandson, Michael Nelson and great-granddaughters, Breeah and Abrielle, of Tomball, Texas; and sister, Fern Shea of Kearney
Was preceded in death by her husband in 1984 and two brothers, Harry and Darold Halliwell
Memorials: the Alzheimer’s Dementia Unit Anderson Building at the Grand Island Veterans’ Home or to Kearney Catholic High School Foundation
Kearney Hub, 13 March, 2017
CHRISTENSEN, Dr. Martha, 85, of Madison, Wisconsin, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Madison
Memorial service: in Madison
Mortuary: Cress Center in Madison
Born: Jan. 4, 1932, in Ames, Iowa
Parents: Eva (Patterson) Christensen and Leo M. Christensen
Had most of her education in the public schools in Lincoln, Neb., and attended the University of Nebraska (Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees) and the University of Wisconsin (Ph.D. degree)
Joined the University of Wyoming faculty of botany as a mycologist in 1963, remained there as a teacher and investigator until her retirement in 1989 to care for her ailing mother in Laramie and in Miller, Neb., her ancestral home; returned to Madison after her mother’s death in 1999
Studied the ecology of the soil microfungi, the source of antibiotics; examined relationships within soil microfungal communities, and variations in those communities in different types of soils and in different kinds of plant communities, finding many new species; published more than 60 major research papers and served as mentor for 25 graduate students in mycology; collected soil samples for analysis from more than 100 native plant communities (deserts, grasslands, bogs, forests and tundra) in the United States, Europe and Africa; reviewed papers for professional journals in botany and mycology, and reviewed grant proposals for the National Science Foundation, the National Park Service, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Energy; held several offices in the Mycological Society of America; was awarded many honors for her work
Activities: enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and birdwatching not only in Wyoming and Wisconsin but also in Africa, South America, Australia and Europe; played violin, enjoyed classical music, especially chamber music and opera; in Madison, worked actively in SAIL (Sharing Active Independent Lives), a volunteer organization that serves the needs of the independent elderly
Survivors include: her twin brother, James Christensen and Carol of North Liberty, Iowa; by two nieces, Laura Ellen Christensen and Paul Muhly and Martha Ann Nussbaum and Philip and her family of Iowa City, Iowa; and by one nephew, James Martin Christensen and his family of Mount Vernon, Iowa
Was preceded in death by her parents; an older sister, Ruth Ellen Christensen; and a younger brother, Richard Martin Christensen
Memorials: The Nature Conservancy or to the Wyoming Outdoor Council
Kearney Hub, 23 March, 2017
CLARK, Michael A., 71, of Kearney died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln
Memorial service: Friday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: Nov. 22, 1945, in Kearney
Parents: Richard and Donna Jean (Beam) Clark
Was raised in Gibbon, was a 1964 graduate of Gibbon High School; graduated from Kearney State College
Married: July 29, 1967, to Linda King in Gibbon
Worked for Eaton Corp. for 20 years; in 1991,began his career with Respond First Aid Systems, became known as “The Band-Aid Man;” sold first-aid and medical supplies throughout the state; sold the business in 2012
Activities: enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting and gardening; also raised and raced thoroughbred horses across the state
Survivors include his wife, Linda Clark of Kearney; daughter, Deb Schilz and husband Ken and their children, Jacob and Elizabeth Schilz, all of Ogallala; son, Shawn Clark and wife Kimberly and their family, and three stepchildren and 16 stepgrandchildren, all of Grand Island; sister, Jody Stenehjem and husband Eric of Kearney; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Steve and Cyndi King of Gibbon, Pat Maurer and Duane McCan of Kearney and Mark and Susan Garrett of Kearney; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents and a cousin, Gail Clark
Kearney Hub, 15 March, 2017
DIXON, Wesley Bishop “Wes”, 80, of Wellfleet died Saturday, March 11, 2017, in North Platte
Memorial service: Maywood United Methodist Church
Cremation was chosen
Mortuary: Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte
Born on April 6, 1936, in Pleasanton
Parents: Lloyd and Mary (Reynolds) Dixon
Attended schools in the Pleasanton, Riverdale and Lexington areas
Began working for Union Pacific Railroad at age 17; retired after 45 years in 1998; for the past 20 years, served as the caretaker of the Wellfleet-Ash Grove Cemetery
Married: Geraldine Brummet on March 17, 1957, in Lexington; had two children together; divorced in 1978
Married: Feb. 27, 1980, Della (Shirley) Gilmore in Julesburg, Colo.; gained seven children
Activities: member of the Wellfleet United Methodist Church, volunteer fireman and first responder, a member of the North Platte Elks Club, North Platte Eagles, North Platte American Legion Club and German American Club; founding member of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse; was instrumental in starting the annual Pleasanton Rodeo; was a caretaker in his family; laid carpet for many families; enjoyed traveling summers in a camper to the Black Hills and California, and the Labor Day tradition of camping in Pleasanton at the affectionately known “Cottonwood Hilton” along the South Loup River; traveled to Canada to fish and Germany and Hawaii to visit his son and family
Survivors include: his wife, Della; children, Laura Haney of Denver and Tim Dixon of Maywood; stepchildren, Larry Kelley of McCook, LeeAnn Paxton, Mary Gilmore, Mike Gilmore and Pat Gilmore, all of North Platte, and Andy Gilmore of Lincoln; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Mary Lou Lienemann of Holdrege, Phillip and wife Corliss Dixon of Pleasanton and Becky Dale and husband Dennis of Pleasanton; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Ron Lienemann; son-in-law, Leland Paxton; grandson, Shaun Haney; and stepson, Sam Gilmore
Memorials: Wellfleet Community Club or Maywood United Methodist Church
Kearney Hub, 14 March, 2017
DUNLAY, Marcia F., 88, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at her home
Memorial service: Wednesday Mar. 22, at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Born: Sept. 28, 1928, in rural Buffalo County
Parents: Howard U. and Nellie M. (Harris) Wilcox
Attended Orleans High School, graduated with the class of 1945
Married: Neil J. Dunlay on Dec. 20, 1945, in Hastings
Survivors include her son, N. John Dunlay of Madrid, Spain, and his spouse, Juan Antonio Moya; daughter, Jane Stokebrand of DeWitt and her husband, Eldon; grandchildren and spouses, Craig and Amy Stokebrand of Kearney, Brian and Amy Stokebrand of DeWitt, Eric and Molly Stokebrand of Plattsmouth and Tera Stokebrand of York; and six great-grandchildren
Was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Neil; infant son, Kevan; one sister; and one brother
Memorials: Breast Cancer Research Foundation
Kearney Hub, 21 March, 2017
FLORELL, Arlene D., 94, of Kearney, formerly of Elm Creek, died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Service: Thursday at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Oct. 20, 1922, at home at Poole
Parents: John and Anna (Geherts) Reiter
With twin sister, Avis, was delivered by their Grandpa Hermann (Reiter), as the doctor had been delayed by an emergency. What a surprise for her mother and grandfather when not one, but two came along
Grew up in the Elm Creek area and graduated from Elm Creek High School; worked for various families during her high school years, helped with household chores and cared for their children
After high school, got a job as a nanny making $35 a month in Casper, Wyo., but was so homesick that she soon returned home; worked for Irene and Joe Meier from Elm Creek
Married: Russell “Rusty” Florell on Aug. 31, 1944, at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Holdrege; he died in 2013
After husband came home from the service in the U.S. Amy Air Corps during World War II, lived in the Wilcox area, farmed and raised livestock; in 1953, purchased a country filling station south of Elm Creek, known as Rusty’s Platte Service; the whole family contributed by changing oil, pumping gas, washing windows and making hamburgers; also had a tank wagon business, and mom cooked for the hired men who worked for their corn shelling business
Activities: active member of Holcomb Evangelical Free Church, taught Sunday school and Bible school, was being active in WMS; accepted Christ as her personal savior; was thrilled to be a part of the Hero Flight to Washington, D.C., to honor the WWII veterans
Survivors include: her sons, Eugene Florell and wife Barbara, Arlin Florell and wife Sally, and Kelly Florell and wife Robin, all of Elm Creek; a daughter, Shelley Miller and husband Larry of Kearney; 19 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Audrey Reiter and Irene Florell
Was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Maurice, Kenneth, Russell and Warren; and three sisters, Gertrude Wilhelmy, Helen Watt and twin Avis Nickel
Kearney Hub, 7 March 2017
GALINDO, Michael, 31, formerly of Kearney, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, in Tecumseh
Service: Wednesday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Born: July 16, 1985, in Riverton, Wyo.
Parents: Jay Cunningham and Rebecca Galindo
Survivors include his daughters, Gabriela and Keysha; sons, Sergio and Angelo; parents, Jay Cunningham and Rebecca Galindo of Kearney; and siblings, Jennifer Galindo and Michelle Muratella, both of Lincoln, Elvis Cunningham of Tecumseh and Laura Cunningham of Kearney
Kearney Hub, 11 March, 2017
GRESS, Keith C., 71, of Aurora, Colorado, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Sunday, March 19, 2017, in Aurora
Service: Saturday at First Church of Christ in Palmer, Neb.
Burial: Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer
Mortuary: Greenway in Palmer Born: Dec. 21, 1945, in Archer
Parents: Dale and LaVonne (Wymer) Gress
Was raised in Palmer, graduated from Palmer Schools in 1964; graduated from Kearney State College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education
Taught industrial arts and coached in Bradshaw and Loomis, then served as principal in Lyman Public Schools; moved to Kearney and taught industrial arts at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center
Activities: woodworking, attending flea markets, collecting Stanley wood planes and coins; member of First Church of Christ in Palmer, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Masonic Lodge
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Corinne Gress of Lafayette; a daughter and son-in-law, Mikala and George Whipp of Valley Falls, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Alvin and Elizabeth Gress of Sacramento, Calif., and Gene Gress of Palmer; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Ken Reed of Silver Creek, Neb., and Lora and Roger Miller of Sutton, Neb.; and a brother-in-law, Mike Ough of Elkhorn, Neb.
Was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Samuel Clark; and a sister, Darlene Ough
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
Kearney Hub, 23 March, 2017
HILL, Marvia Lee, 80, of Kearney died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Memorial service: Friday at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Inurnment: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Sept. 3, 1936, in North Platte
Parents: Carl and Elvira (Hill) Short
Grew up in North Platte, graduated from North Platte High School in 1954
Married: June 19, 1954, to Lyle Hill in North Platte
After marriage, lived in North Platte, worked for Holiday Inn for several years; later worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for Action Real Estate Agency
After retirement, moved to Arizona City, Ariz., in 1990; then moved to St. George, Utah, and returned to North Platte in 2008; had lived in Kearney since October 2015
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America; enjoyed playing golf and loved to play bridge; loved to entertain and cook for her family and friends
Survivors include: her loving husband of 62 years, Lyle of Kearney; son, Larry Hill and wife Diana of North Platte; a grandson, Danny Hill and wife Melissa of North Platte; a granddaughter, Stephanie Hill of North Platte; and a great-grandson, Kaidan Hill of North Platte
Was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Larry and Douglas Short
Kearney Hub, 15 March, 2017
ILTZSCH, LaDonna Jean (Klein), 68, of Lincoln, formerly of Pleasanton, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at her home
Memorial service: Friday, Mar. 17, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial of ashes: Pleasanton Cemetery
Mortuary: Roper and Sons in Lincoln
Born: in Kearney on Aug. 7, 1948
Parents: Harold and Rosalia Klein.
Grew up in Pleasanton, graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1966; earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Kearney State College in 1970
Married: Thomas Iltzsch in 1979; had one child together; divorced in 1984
Lived in many places in Nebraska throughout the years; worked for Klein Drive Inn in Pleasanton, Buffalo County Department of Social Services in Kearney, Hodges Auto World in Lexington, Nebraska Radio Telephone Systems in Grand Island, Chief Industries in Grand Island, Super 8 Motel in Grand Island and JCPenney in Lincoln
Activities: greatly enjoyed cooking; was an avid quilter, had just finished knitting her first sweater; was an enthusiastic reader and was fond of weekly trips to her local library; was very active in her church and her faith; remained as active as possible in her retirement
Survivors include: daughter, Mary of Lincoln; and her brothers, Wayne Klein of Loup City, Earl Klein of Pleasanton and their immediate families
Was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Eileen
Memorials: International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln
Kearney Hub, 15 March, 2017
JOHNSON, Charles E., 81, of Kearney died Friday, March 10, 2017, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Memorial service: Thursday at First United Methodist Church
Interment of ashes: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: March 25, 1935, in Thompson, N.D.
Parents: Peter and Alma (Stovec) Johnson
Grew up in Grand Forks, N.D.,was a 1953 graduate of Grand Forks High School
Married: Lulu Thorson on Oct. 29, 1955, and they divorced in 1974
Married: Oct. 18, 1975, to Betty O’Brien Giesenhagen in Holdrege; lived in McCook
Worked at Lystad’s, then became manager at Ecolab in Kearney; later started Johnson Pest Control in Kearney
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church; loved traveling, destinations included Alaska, Ireland and several NASCAR racing events; for several years, enjoyed snowbirding in Alamo, Texas
Survivors include his son, Randy Johnson and wife Irene of McCook; daughters, Joanne Elliott and husband Butch of Otterville, Mo., Doreen Wilcox and husband Dave of Buckeye, Ariz., and Cindy Johnson of Sedalia, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Clara L. Syverson of Grand Forks, N.D.; sisters-in-law, Madora of Denver and Jean Johnson of Phoenix; stepchildren, David Giesenhagen and wife Deb of North Platte, Jimmy Giesenhagen and wife Vicky of Colby, Kan., Darrel Giesenhagen and wife Jeanette of Holdrege and Gary Giesenhagen and wife Donna, and Carol Criss and fiancé Terry Ritterbush, all of Kearney; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends
Was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty Johnson; daughter, Denise Johnson; and four brothers, Vernon, Arnold, Orville and Phillip Johnson
Memorials: American Heart Association in memory of Chuck and his daughter, Denise Johnson, or the American Cancer Society
Kearney Hub, 13 March, 2017
KIRBY, Janet Bohner, 85, of Ivins, Utah, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George
Mortuary: Metcalf Mortuary in St. George, Utah
Born: Oct. 14, 1931, in Lincoln, Neb.
Graduated from Lincoln High School in 1949 and from the University of Nebraska in 1954
Worked briefly as an airline stewardess; then moved to Loveland, Colo., began her lifelong career in teaching
Married: 1955, to Robert Kirby, a fellow teacher who had recently returned stateside after service in the U.S. Air Force; Robert died in 2011
Taught in Colorado and California, but mostly in Kearney; received her master’s degree in education from Kearney State College in 1984; retired to Ivins, Utah
Activities: enjoyed remaining in contact with many former students; in Ivins, enjoyed volunteering as well as writing, painting and exploring alarmingly remote backroads with her husband; was twice honored by the Utah Writer’s Guild for her picture books
Survivors include: sons, Greg, Robert and William Kirby; granddaughters, Marissa and Rebecca Kirby; and grandsons, Zachery and Joshua Kirby
Memorials: Ivins Animal Shelter and Adoption Center
Kearney Hub, 11 March, 2017
LANGHAM, Louise M., 87, of Kearney died Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Private family service: later
Born: Oct. 1, 1929, in Kearney
Parents: John and Mary (Vandenberg) Ripp
Married: Alva L. Meadows of Shinnston, W.Va.; they divorced, he died in 1998
Married: J.D. Langham of Oklahoma City; they divorced, he died in 1994
Survivors include her son, Greg Meadows of Blanchard, Okla.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 1 March 2017
MAXFIELD, Anna Belle, 83, of Kearney died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
No services, cremation was chosen
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Oct. 31, 1933, in York
Parents: George Ancel and Novilla June (Brown) Campbell
Graduated from McCool Junction High School in 1951
Married: Donald F. Maxfield on May 20, 1951, on the Campbell family farm
After marriage, lived in York for a short time, moved to Holdrege in 1952; moved to Kearney, 1969; opened their business, Li’l Red Aero, 1972, and sold it in 2012
Was a dedicated wife and mother, also worked alongside her husband, keeping books for the business
Activities: member of First United Methodist Church, the Jaycees and many quilting clubs and associations
Survivors include her daughters, Lori Maxfield of Pilot Mound, Iowa, Diana Budler and husband Tony of Fordland, Mo., Donna Salvia and husband Cliff of Monroe, Va., and Debra Maxfield of Kearney; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Don Campbell of Arizona and Kelly Campbell of Texas; a sister, JoAnn Moul of Illinois; and several nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three sisters, Millie Campbell, Maggie Hyronemus and Helen Hagar
Kearney Hub, 17 March, 2017
MEIER, Jerome M., 84, of Elm Creek died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
Service: March 31 at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney
Born: December 17, 1932 on the family farm south of Elm Creek in Phelps County
Parents: Joseph and Irene (Brennan) Meier
Attended school until the 8th grade, and then began working on the family farm with his dad and brothers
Military: US Army, 1953-1955; served during the Korean Conflict as a military police officer
Married: Beverly Vetter on June 6, 1957 in Chadron, Nebraska; had two children together
Loved to farm, and passed that love onto his son; spent many hard working years farming and ranching and took great pride in raising high yielding crops and producing quality cattle
Activities: member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Elm Creek, the American Legion; was a great Elm Creek sports fan and served on the local honor guard. was an exceptional fast pitch softball pitcher in his younger days, even once struck out 21 batters in a row; enjoyed hunting, dancing, four wheeler rides with his grandsons, visiting with people and telling jokes; also enjoyed traveling and attending his grandsons school and sporting events; held a very special place in his heart for his three grandsons and was extremely proud of all their accomplishments and the fine young men they have become
Survivors include: son Frank Meier and his wife Terri of Elm Creek; grandsons, Foster Meier and his wife Taylor of Tucson, Ariz., Dalton Meier of Lincoln, Blaze Johnson and his wife Emily of Cortland; great granddaughter Izabelle Johnson of Cortland; special friend Venetta Johnson of Holdrege; sister-in-law Joan Meier of Kearney; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends
Was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Meier; daughter, Peggy Meier; brothers, Edward and Robert Meier; and sister-in-law, Carol Meier. Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project
Kearney Hub, 18 March, 2017
MILKS, Glen C., 76, of Shelton died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney
Service: Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger in Kearney
Born: June 8, 1940, in Omaha
Parents: Glen Milks Sr. and Martha (Nicholson) Milks
Was a 1957 graduate of Springfield High School, then attended Milford Community College
Married: Jan. 24, 1960, Lois Holtz at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelton
Farmed until 1979, then began to work for Landell-Thelen Implement in Shelton for over 25 years; finished his career working for PG Farms
Activities: enjoyed fishing, collecting toy tractors and his flower garden; cherished spending time with his family and attending numerous activities for his grandchildren
Survivors include: his wife, Lois Milks of Shelton; children, Teresa Hawks and husband Tim of Shelton, Linda Johnson of Papillion, Jim Milks and wife Judie of Keizer, Ore., Leonard Milks and wife Lona of Funk and Alan Milks and wife Kristi of Gibbon; grandchildren, Ryan Milks, Tanner Hawks and wife Shelby, Taryn Hawks, Kyle Milks, Nelson Milks, Macy Milks and fiancé Kaden Zwiener, Annika Milks and Hadley Milks; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins
Was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alvin Milks Sr. and John Milks; sister, Darlene Glesmann; and grandson, Tyler Hawks
Memorials: Nebraska Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, or the Shelton Fire and Rescue Department
Kearney Hub, 13 March, 2017
NEHLS, Ila B., 75, of Kearney died Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Mother Hull Home
Memorial service: Saturday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney
Burial of cremains: Shelton Cemetery
Born: Aug. 21, 1941, in Gibbon
Parents: Walter and Ruth (Loffer) Godfrey
Grew up in Gibbon, graduated from Longfellow High School in Kearney, 1960
Married: Lyle Nehls on Dec. 28, 1960, on the family farm; he died October 2007
After marriage, lived in Colorado, returned to Nebraska in 1972; operated a day care in her home for several years, later worked at the turkey plant in Gibbon and at Good Samaritan Hospital
Activities: was a past member of Bethel Church in Gibbon; enjoyed painting and putting together puzzles; most of all, loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Survivors include: her son, Charlie and wife Retha Nehls of Holdrege; daughters, Lillian Buettner and husband Joe of Holdrege and Arlene Jensen and husband Dennis of Grand Island; 15 grandchildren, Michael Buettner and wife Paula of Kearney, Matthew Buettner and wife Sheena of Westminster, Colo., Brandon Buettner and wife Brittany of Kearney, Ray Nehls and wife Jessica of Fort Collins, Colo., Ashlea Nehls and boyfriend Raymond of Holdrege, Tyler Buettner and wife Mandi of Phillips, Richard Nehls of Lincoln, Logan Buettner of Holdrege, Holly Jensen of Grand Island, Brittany Dietz and boyfriend Kris Devaney of Minden, Hannah Buettner and boyfriend Jeremiah Hickman of Holdrege, Derek Buettner and wife Samantha of Wood River, Zachary Jensen of Fort Collins and Megan Buettner and Heidi Buettner, both of Holdrege; 28 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Godfrey and wife DeAnna of Gibbon and Lyle Godfrey and wife May of Garden City, Kan.; brother-in-law, Harold Corder of Longmont, Colo.; sisters-in-law, Darlene Godfrey of Longmont and Maxine Johnson of Lexington; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Leland and Virginia Nehls of Grand Island
Was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Delores Corder; and a brother, Wayne Godfrey
Kearney Hub, 8 March, 2017
SAHLING, Robert P. “Bob”, 91, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Mount Carmel Home and Rehabilitation Center
Service: Monday at New Life Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride amp; Kuhl
Born: Nov. 25, 1925, at home on the farm near Heartwell
Parents: John and Minnie (Hazelbarth) Sahling
Graduated from Kenesaw High School in 1943
Military: one year in the U.S. Navy Air Corps’ V5 training program
Returned to Nebraska in 1944, worked for his father’s custom combining and trucking business
Married: Patricia Connelly in 1945
Started selling trucks in 1948 for Hastings Motor Truck Co., later worked as a real estate broker
Married: Aug. 31, 1955, to Doris “Dode” Heacock
Started his own company, Sahling Truck and Trailer in Kearney, 1968, sold used trucks and new and used semitrailers; moved the business. 1973, to the current location and changed the name to Sahling Kenworth; also had a store in York and Columbus; retired from the business in 1998
Activities: member of New Life Church in Kearney; served on the Platte Valley State Bank Board of Directors, as past chairman of Kenworth National Dealer Council, as past president of Nebraska Motor Carriers Association, was a Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce board member and 1984 chairman, was past director of Nebraska New Car & Truck Dealers Association, and was a former director of Richard Young Hospital, was a partner in Crossroads Ford, was chairman of Gateway Farm Expo (1975, 1976 and 1981), and was a member of the Kearney Municipal Airport Advisory Board and of the Nebraska Diplomats; enjoyed playing golf and his involvement in University of Nebraska at Kearney athletics, especially the football team; thoroughly enjoyed his relationships with the coaches and players; also stayed involved in community activities
Survivors include: his son, John Sahling and wife Sonia of Kearney; daughters, Holly Reiter and husband Dan of Beatrice and Sherry Butolph and husband Kirk of Chilcoot, Calif.; grandchildren, Bryan Sahling, Rick Heddy, Steve Heddy, Brandon Heacock and wife Laura, Scott Rucker and wife Kelli, Steve Seachord and wife Kara, Kevin Wise and wife Robyn, Rob Weichel and wife Kelli, and Dustin Lobb and wife Ashley Reiter; 20 great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Jan Heacock of Kearney
Was preceded in death by his wife, Dode in 2007; son, Ronald Heacock in 2005; two brothers; and one sister
Memorials: Crossroads Center in Kearney, University of Nebraska at Kearney Foundation or New Life Church
Kearney Hub, 4 March 2017
SCOTT, Raymond, 73, of O’Neill died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk
Memorial service: Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church in O’Neill, with military honors
Mortuary: Biglin’s in O’Neill
Born: Nov. 18, 1943, in Kearney
Parents: Raymond and Frances (Nau) Scott
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1961
Military: enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, 1961; member of the Air Force Band stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base at Rapid City, S.D.
Married: 1962, to Kaye Smith
After discharge from the Air Force, returned to Kearney
Married: 1969 to Karen Baker
Graduated from Kearney State College in 1973 with a music education major; taught at Elwood for three years; moved to O’Neill in 1976, taught at Page Elementary School for 12 years and O’Neill High School for 17 years; served as girls’ golf coach to several state tournament qualifying teams and led a number of student tour groups to Europe; retired from teaching in 2005 but continued to work with the National History Day program at OHS, took two teams to the national competition in Washington, D.C.
Activities: member of Christ Lutheran Church, served as an elder for several years; member of Summerland Golf Course; loved traveling, especially to England and France; enjoyed target shooting and fishing; was an avid advocate for animals; loved sharing his passion for music, learning and golf with his students and his talent, humor, compassion and dedication served to inspire students both in and out of his classroom
Survivors include: his wife of 47 years, Karen of O’Neill; two daughters, Jenny Scott of Campbell and Jodi Hyde and husband Ivan of New Orleans; six grandchildren and spouses, Michael Sparks and Taryn of Broomfield, Colo., Branson Martin and Alec Martin, both of New Orleans, Rebecca Brown and Tim of Hastings, Meghan Rockefeller of Kearney and Tyler Rockefeller of Campbell; and one sister, Julie Anne Seier and husband Bill of Lincoln
Was preceded in death by his grandparents, Julius and Olive Nau and Helen Higgs; his parents, Raymond and Frances Scott; and an infant daughter
Memorials: Holt County Animal Shelter in O’Neill
Kearney Hub, 10 March, 2017
SHEPKER, Debra J., 59, of Kearney died Saturday, March 4, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Memorial service: Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church
Burial of cremains: later
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Oct. 15, 1957, in McCook
Parents: Vernon R. and Gladys L. (Caywood) Shepker
Grew up in the Oxford and Alma area, received her education from Oxford public schools; graduated from Oxford High School in 1975
Lived in Kearney, worked at Baldwin Filters; also lived in Oxford, worked at Mid-Nebraska Individual Services
Activities: member of the church
Survivors: her brothers and their spouses, Rick and Mary of Hays, Kan., and Jim and Yevonne of Andrews, Texas; sister, Janie and husband Rick Kroll of Kearney; five nephews; four nieces; 17 grandnephews and grandnieces; and brother-in-law, Dick Miller of Phillipsburg, Kan.
Was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Judy and Lucille
Memorials: the church or the Kearney Area Animal Shelter
Kearney Hub, 6 March, 2017
SIMONSON, Eugene LeRoy "Jake", 77, of Ravenna died Friday, March 17, 2017, at Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna
Service: Wednesday at Mullen United Methodist Church
Burial: Cedarview Cemetery near Mullen
Mortuary: Mullen Funeral Home
Born: March 10, 1940, in Mullen
Parents: William and Laura (Hammond) Simonson; was the oldest son
Graduated from Mullen High School in 1958
After high school, enjoyed dogging steers with his uncle, Stan Barent; was a rancher, brand inspector, cattle truck driver and welder.
Married: Sandra Eaton on June 23, 1963; raised two children in Kearney
Was a devoted father, loved spending time with his kids; attended school and sporting events, and often volunteered to drive team members to out-of-town games; also shuttled his children and their friends to the swimming pond at Cottonmill Lake; loved to dance, and he always enjoyed attending his high school alumni event; enjoyed making things with his own two hands
Survivors include: his children, Curt and wife Katherine Simonson of Tacoma, Wash., and Terrell Nordhausen, wife of the late Matthew Nordhausen, of Riverdale; grandchildren, Emily Simonson of Seattle, Brandi Simonson of Amherst and Morgan Yendra of Riverdale; great-grandchildren, Carson Simonson of Amherst and Tinnley Thomas of Riverdale; siblings and their spouses, Karen and Butch Freeze of Hershey, Janice and Butch Barnason of Hastings, John Simonson of Mullen and Harlan and Sharon Simonson of Ainsworth; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Russell Simonson; nephew, Matt Barnason; son-in-law, Matthew Nordhausen; and three infant nieces
Memorials: American Diabetes Association
Kearney Hub, 21 March, 2017
THOMAS, Ronald Lynn, 54, of Kearney died Monday, March 6, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan
Service: Saturday at First Church of God in Kearney; cremation will follow
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: Sept. 9, 1962, in Casper, Wyo.
Parents: Grover C. and Fern E. (Hatch) Thomas
Grew up and received his education in Beatrice, graduated from Beatrice High School in 1980; graduated from Kearney State College, 1989
Worked for EMRG in Kearney, Gallup in Lincoln, Coleman Powermate in Kearney, and then started Ron Thomas IT Consulting; later began working for Las Vegas Gaming while continuing to consult various other clients through his own business; worked for LVG until November 2014
Married: to Janice Graham; had two children together; later divorced
Activities: was kind-hearted and generous; made many friendships; was an avid collector of antique toys and possessed an entrepreneurial spirit his entire life; enjoyed gardening and using his mechanical skills to fix about anything that needed worked on; most of all, loved spending time with his family and always looked forward to cooking during the holidays
Survivors include: his two sons, Jacob Thomas and girlfriend Jessica of Pittsburgh and Trevor Thomas of Kearney; his parents, Grover and Fern Thomas of Kearney; a brother, Dan Thomas and wife Karen of Columbus; two sisters, Lorea Meier and husband Joe of Elm Creek and Terie Dingman and husband Don of Kearney; the love of his life, Robyn Morrison; two nieces, Crystal Wertz and husband Bryan of St. Edward and Austin Thomas of Lincoln; a nephew, Zachary Thomas of Columbus; a grandniece, Ali Lorea Wertz; two aunts, Ruth Johnston and husband Don of Fort Collins, Colo., and Eleanor Hatch of Oregon; and several cousins
Was preceded in death by his brother, James Thomas
Kearney Hub, 9 March, 2017
VASQUEZ, Bonnie J., 51, of Kearney died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, in Kearney
Service: Saturday at Jacobsen-Greenway Funeral Home in St. Paul
Born July 16, 1965, in St. Paul
Parents: Willard and Valeria (Brahatcek) Ross
Attended school in Loup City and then St. Paul where she graduated in 1983
Worked at the Nebraska Veterans’ Home and Wedgewood Care Center as a caregiver
Took classes in computer technology at Central Community College-Columbus
Married: Juan Vazquez on Feb. 3, 2001, in Dakota City
After marriage, ived in Norfolk for 10 years; worked at home for Better Trades and then at IBP; moved to Grand Island, worked at McDonald’s and then Amigos; for the past four years, lived in Kearney, worked at Sonic and Wendy’s
Activities: was a great mom and grandmother; loved to bring treats and gifts for everyone; had a big heart and helped people whenever she could; enjoyed cooking and being a homemaker; liked to sing; enjoyed fishing and gardening; while in Norfolk, was a member of the Mormon Church
Survivors include her husband, Juan of Kearney; three sons, Brandon Ross of Hastings and Andrew Ross and Christopher Ayala, both of Kearney; one daughter, Veleriana Garcia of Kearney; eight grandchildren; three brothers, Blaine Ross and Mendy of Palmer, Bart Ross of Grand Island and Billie Ross of Hastings; one sister, Barbara Davis and her husband, Brandon, of Grand Island; and a daughter-in-law, Leila Daisley of Grand Island
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 2 March 2017
VOGT, Karen Sue, 76, of Kearney died Thursday, March 9, 2017, at her home
Service: Tuesday at First Baptist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: O’Brien Straatmann Redinger
Born: July 4, 1940, in Chappell
Parents: Edward and Myrtle M. (Harris) Smallcomb; was delivered by her grandfather, Dr. Oliver S. Harris
Attended grade school at Stone School and Whittier Elementary; graduated from Longfellow High School, 1958
Married: Bob G. Vogt on June 15, 1958, in Minden; had a daughter and an adopted son
Activities: member of First Baptist Church; deeply loved the Lord
Survivors include: her loving husband of 58 years, Bob Vogt of Kearney; a daughter, Robbie Samuelson and husband Doug of Kearney; a son, Neal Vogt and wife Stacey of Lincoln; a grandson, Jared Samuelson and wife Angela of Kearney; a granddaughter, Jordan Noel Samuelson of Kearney; two brothers, Dale Smallcomb and wife Beverly of Tempe, Ariz., and her twin, Kent Smallcomb and wife Jo of Kearney; a sister-in-law, Glenda Smallcomb of Ukiah, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews
Was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nellie and Nelson Smallcomb and Oliver and Nellie Harris; her parents; and five brothers, Delwyn, Donald, David Dee, Oren and Darol
Memorials: Nebraska Children’s Home, Habitat for Humanity, First Baptist Church Youth, First Baptist Church Building Fund, AseraCare Hospice or the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Kearney Hub, 13 March, 2017