Jeroin Lee Bestol, 77 of Hyannis, NE died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE.

Jerion was born to Lynn Murer and Geraldine (Thurston) Murer on November 12, 1946, in Scottsbluff, NE. She attended school in Hyannis, NE.

On August 30, 1963, she married James W. Bestol in Scottsbluff, NE making their home in Hyannis, NE, and then, they moved and lived in California for a short time, returning to Hyannis, NE in 1970.

Jeroin worked at Hazel’s Shop, Dredla’s Grocery until opening The Ashby Café, until the late 90s when they closed the café.

Jeroin filled her time and found so much joy spending time with her family. She had many hobbies from feeding her squirrels and birds, collecting Elvis memorabilia, she loved a good card game, reading, putting together puzzles of wolves, she loved dolphins and every night she enjoyed a Miller Lite.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, Geraldine and Dennis; a sister, Jerrylynn and brother-in-law, Doug Duncan.

Jeroin is survived by her three sons: Bill (LaNita) Bestol of Alliance, NE, Walter Bestol of Kimberly, Wisconsin, and Kevin (Wendy) Bestol of Hyannis, NE; Seven Grandchildren: Ryan (Kassie) Bestol, Gary (Jessie Boodleman) Bestol, Brittany (Ben) Clausen, Rodney (Melissa) Nelson, Dani Roland, Alexis Bestol, Jesika Bestol; five Great-Grandchildren: Omar Khatib, Alina Khatib, Lily Roland, Kaebri Laymen and Hadley Boodleman; along with several nephews and nieces.

A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Hyannis Cemetery in Hyannis, NE. Pastor Jonathan Oetting of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church will be officiating.

In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial has been established for Festival Hope, Scottsbluff, NE, or East Point Horspice, in Alliance, NE.

Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Jeroin Lee Bestol, 77 of Hyannis, NE died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE.Jerion was born to Lynn Murer and Geraldine (Thurston) Murer on November 12, 1946, in Scottsbluff, NE. She attended school in Hyannis, NE.On August 30, 1963, she married James W. Bestol in Scottsbluff, NE making their home in Hyannis, NE, and then, they moved and lived in California for a short time, returning to Hyannis, NE in 1970.Jeroin worked at Hazel’s Shop, Dredla’s Grocery until opening The Ashby Café, until the late 90s when they closed the café.Jeroin filled her time and found so much joy spending time with her family. She had many hobbies from feeding her squirrels and birds, collecting Elvis memorabilia, she loved a good card game, reading, putting together puzzles of wolves, she loved dolphins and every night she enjoyed a Miller Lite.She is preceded in death by her husband, James; her parents, Geraldine and Dennis; a sister, Jerrylynn and brother-in-law, Doug Duncan.Jeroin is survived by her three sons: Bill (LaNita) Bestol of Alliance, NE, Walter Bestol of Kimberly, Wisconsin, and Kevin (Wendy) Bestol of Hyannis, NE; Seven Grandchildren: Ryan (Kassie) Bestol, Gary (Jessie Boodleman) Bestol, Brittany (Ben) Clausen, Rodney (Melissa) Nelson, Dani Roland, Alexis Bestol, Jesika Bestol; five Great-Grandchildren: Omar Khatib, Alina Khatib, Lily Roland, Kaebri Laymen and Hadley Boodleman; along with several nephews and nieces.A Graveside service will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Hyannis Cemetery in Hyannis, NE. Pastor Jonathan Oetting of Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church will be officiating.In Lieu of Flowers, a memorial has been established for Festival Hope, Scottsbluff, NE, or East Point Horspice, in Alliance, NE.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.comDraucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jeroin Lee Bestol (1946-2023)

Veda Ann (Scholz) Raben was born in rural Chambers, Nebraska on March 31, 1929. during the Great Depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was the second of six children born to Ellis and Hattie Scholz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Growing up with no electricity or running water, and having a father who was ill, she learned to work hard at a very young age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended rural school and graduated from the eighth grade at the age of thirteen when she left home to begin working, first as a housekeeper and later as a nurse’s aide.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After traveling to Crawford, Nebraska she was hired to work at the Crawford Hospital for Dr. Ivans.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was here at the hospital she met her husband, Jimmie Raben, who was a patient there, after injuring his eye during the ’49 blizzard.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim and Veda were married at the Raben Ranch on April 15, 1951. Except for a couple years spent in Oerichs, S.D. she resided at the ranch until 2018 when she moved to the Ponderosa Settlement, then to the Ponderosa Villa until her death.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim and Veda were married for 61 years until his passing in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union four children were born:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alice (Paul) Dubs of Ashby, NE, Vicki (Bruce) Troester of Marsland, NE, Fred (Julie) Raben of Whitney, NE, and Gregg (Cathy) Raben of Crawford, NE.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to caring for her four children, she was always busy with ranch life chores, milking cows, butchering chickens, growing a large garden, canning, sewing, and making homemade butter, jellies and jams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Veda loved to cook and bake, and was famous for her homemade bread and butterhorn rolls which she often shared with her neighbors, friends and would take to community events.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a wheat farmer, Veda learned the unique gift of weaving wheat into beautiful creations of dolls, wreaths, crosses and hearts and enjoyed participating in craft fairs.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved the opportunity to demonstrate her skills to various groups and gatherings. Her other hobbies included gardening, embroidering, and decorating felt Christmas stocking.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Veda had a servant’s heart and had a special way with children, making them feel valued, loved, and safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her love and faith in God was demonstrated best by her positive outlook and how she served those she loved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Above all, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her most cherished treasures.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was involved in many activities including 4-H leader, Circle of Friends, HOA Club, Chadron Christian Connection, Dawes County Fair Superintendent, Gideons International Auxiliary, and an active member of the Crawford Church of the Nazarene for many years.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Veda went to be with Jesus on December 17, 2023, at the age of 94.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jim and her grandson, Lane Troester.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her sister, Ruby Burkhalter of Colorado, four children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 27, at Christ Community Church with Pastor Steve Mallery and Pastor Vaughn Fahrenbruck officiating.

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 </figure>Veda Ann (Scholz) Raben was born in rural Chambers, Nebraska on March 31, 1929. during the Great Depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was the second of six children born to Ellis and Hattie Scholz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Growing up with no electricity or running water, and having a father who was ill, she learned to work hard at a very young age.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended rural school and graduated from the eighth grade at the age of thirteen when she left home to begin working, first as a housekeeper and later as a nurse’s aide.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After traveling to Crawford, Nebraska she was hired to work at the Crawford Hospital for Dr. Ivans.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was here at the hospital she met her husband, Jimmie Raben, who was a patient there, after injuring his eye during the ’49 blizzard.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim and Veda were married at the Raben Ranch on April 15, 1951. Except for a couple years spent in Oerichs, S.D. she resided at the ranch until 2018 when she moved to the Ponderosa Settlement, then to the Ponderosa Villa until her death.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim and Veda were married for 61 years until his passing in 2012.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union four children were born:&nbsp;&nbsp;Alice (Paul) Dubs of Ashby, NE, Vicki (Bruce) Troester of Marsland, NE, Fred (Julie) Raben of Whitney, NE, and Gregg (Cathy) Raben of Crawford, NE.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to caring for her four children, she was always busy with ranch life chores, milking cows, butchering chickens, growing a large garden, canning, sewing, and making homemade butter, jellies and jams.&nbsp;&nbsp;Veda loved to cook and bake, and was famous for her homemade bread and butterhorn rolls which she often shared with her neighbors, friends and would take to community events.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Being a wheat farmer, Veda learned the unique gift of weaving wheat into beautiful creations of dolls, wreaths, crosses and hearts and enjoyed participating in craft fairs.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved the opportunity to demonstrate her skills to various groups and gatherings. Her other hobbies included gardening, embroidering, and decorating felt Christmas stocking.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Veda had a servant’s heart and had a special way with children, making them feel valued, loved, and safe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her love and faith in God was demonstrated best by her positive outlook and how she served those she loved.&nbsp;&nbsp;Above all, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her most cherished treasures.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was involved in many activities including 4-H leader, Circle of Friends, HOA Club, Chadron Christian Connection, Dawes County Fair Superintendent, Gideons International Auxiliary, and an active member of the Crawford Church of the Nazarene for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Veda went to be with Jesus on December 17, 2023, at the age of 94.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jim and her grandson, Lane Troester.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her sister, Ruby Burkhalter of Colorado, four children and their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and 36 great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, December 27, at Christ Community Church with Pastor Steve Mallery and Pastor Vaughn Fahrenbruck officiating.

Veda Ann (Scholz) Raben (1929 - 2023)

Gary Jon "Bud" Mills passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 surrounded by his&nbsp;family.&nbsp;

Bud was born June 5, 1936 to Emmett V. and Edna L. Mills in Clay Center, Nebraska.&nbsp;His family moved to Alliance, Nebraska in 1941, where he continued his schooling until he&nbsp;graduated from Alliance High School in 1954.

Bud enlisted in the United States Army right out of high school. He served two years, including a&nbsp;deployment to Germany. He then went to work for the Burlington Route Railroad, retiring from&nbsp;BNSF in 1996. Upon returning home from Germany, Gary married the love of his life, Clarice&nbsp;Marlene Ritter. From this marriage came three boys: Tim (Linda), Scott (Tamra) and Jeff&nbsp;(Brenda). Bud spent his boy’s childhood years as an incredibly involved father, often coaching&nbsp;multiple sports at the same time and attending every sporting event and activity possible. He&nbsp;rarely missed a game, match, meet, birthday party, or holiday, and later in life, even achieved&nbsp;special Alliance High School Booster of the Year acknowledgements. A bragging right was&nbsp;having his own bench spot in the AHS gymnasium, where some of his happiest moments were&nbsp;spent with a Diet Pepsi and bag of popcorn in hand. If we listen closely, we can still hear him&nbsp;cheering on AHS, offering loud ‘suggestions for improvement’ during our games, and maybe&nbsp;even questioning a call or two made by the refs when it was warranted. In the early years of Bud&nbsp;and Clarice’s family life, Bud loved to play sports - racquetball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, you name it – he would challenge you to a game… (and maybe even a fist fight) if you talked back.

An avid outdoors and animal lover, Bud loved to camp and fish along with spending many&nbsp;post-retirement years showing special care for stray and neglected animals, feeding his birds,&nbsp;and giving extra attention and love to his kid’s and grandkid’s pets. Without a doubt, there is a&nbsp;special place in Heaven for him based solely on the compassion he showed to a helpless or&nbsp;suffering animal.

Bud was blessed with many grandchildren: Jamie (Matt) Weingart, Jessica Cooksley, Myles&nbsp;Mills, Gary Mills, Jacob (Arielle) Mills, Brettni (Tristan) Heldenbrand, Cassidy (Preston) Meier,&nbsp;Jordan (Sam) Mills, Shelbi Mills, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a doting grandfather,&nbsp;taking all of his grandchildren on special trips, treating them to lunch or dinner out, and having&nbsp;nicknames for every one of them. He truly believed that each of his grandchildren and great[1]grandchildren were special, and his eyes lit up when one of them would walk through the front door to visit. Our entire family was fortunate to experience a love in which we would always have someone rooting for and defending us, seeing the best in us, and even offering up a&nbsp;passionate discussion or a hint of loving discipline when necessary. There was nothing more&nbsp;important than family in Bud’s eyes, and one of his proudest accomplishments in life was raising&nbsp;three men who knew the importance of family and being there for one another – a priceless gift&nbsp;he shared with everyone he knew and loved.

Bud will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Clarice, his three boys: Tim (Linda),&nbsp;Scott (Tamra), and Jeff (Brenda), his 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grand children and his sister&nbsp;Cheri Lampert.

There will be a service in Bud's honor on Tuesday, December 26th at 10:00 AM at Bates-Gould Chapel, followed by a meal at the West Side Events Center. Friends and family are invited to&nbsp;come share stories and spend time with the family to celebrate Bud's fulfilling and long life,&nbsp;legacy and memory.

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 </figure>Gary Jon "Bud" Mills passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023 surrounded by his&nbsp;family.&nbsp;Bud was born June 5, 1936 to Emmett V. and Edna L. Mills in Clay Center, Nebraska.&nbsp;His family moved to Alliance, Nebraska in 1941, where he continued his schooling until he&nbsp;graduated from Alliance High School in 1954.Bud enlisted in the United States Army right out of high school. He served two years, including a&nbsp;deployment to Germany. He then went to work for the Burlington Route Railroad, retiring from&nbsp;BNSF in 1996. Upon returning home from Germany, Gary married the love of his life, Clarice&nbsp;Marlene Ritter. From this marriage came three boys: Tim (Linda), Scott (Tamra) and Jeff&nbsp;(Brenda). Bud spent his boy’s childhood years as an incredibly involved father, often coaching&nbsp;multiple sports at the same time and attending every sporting event and activity possible. He&nbsp;rarely missed a game, match, meet, birthday party, or holiday, and later in life, even achieved&nbsp;special Alliance High School Booster of the Year acknowledgements. A bragging right was&nbsp;having his own bench spot in the AHS gymnasium, where some of his happiest moments were&nbsp;spent with a Diet Pepsi and bag of popcorn in hand. If we listen closely, we can still hear him&nbsp;cheering on AHS, offering loud ‘suggestions for improvement’ during our games, and maybe&nbsp;even questioning a call or two made by the refs when it was warranted. In the early years of Bud&nbsp;and Clarice’s family life, Bud loved to play sports - racquetball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, you name it – he would challenge you to a game… (and maybe even a fist fight) if you talked back.An avid outdoors and animal lover, Bud loved to camp and fish along with spending many&nbsp;post-retirement years showing special care for stray and neglected animals, feeding his birds,&nbsp;and giving extra attention and love to his kid’s and grandkid’s pets. Without a doubt, there is a&nbsp;special place in Heaven for him based solely on the compassion he showed to a helpless or&nbsp;suffering animal.Bud was blessed with many grandchildren: Jamie (Matt) Weingart, Jessica Cooksley, Myles&nbsp;Mills, Gary Mills, Jacob (Arielle) Mills, Brettni (Tristan) Heldenbrand, Cassidy (Preston) Meier,&nbsp;Jordan (Sam) Mills, Shelbi Mills, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a doting grandfather,&nbsp;taking all of his grandchildren on special trips, treating them to lunch or dinner out, and having&nbsp;nicknames for every one of them. He truly believed that each of his grandchildren and great[1]grandchildren were special, and his eyes lit up when one of them would walk through the front door to visit. Our entire family was fortunate to experience a love in which we would always have someone rooting for and defending us, seeing the best in us, and even offering up a&nbsp;passionate discussion or a hint of loving discipline when necessary. There was nothing more&nbsp;important than family in Bud’s eyes, and one of his proudest accomplishments in life was raising&nbsp;three men who knew the importance of family and being there for one another – a priceless gift&nbsp;he shared with everyone he knew and loved.Bud will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 62 years, Clarice, his three boys: Tim (Linda),&nbsp;Scott (Tamra), and Jeff (Brenda), his 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grand children and his sister&nbsp;Cheri Lampert.There will be a service in Bud's honor on Tuesday, December 26th at 10:00 AM at Bates-Gould Chapel, followed by a meal at the West Side Events Center. Friends and family are invited to&nbsp;come share stories and spend time with the family to celebrate Bud's fulfilling and long life,&nbsp;legacy and memory.

Gary Jon "Bud" Mills (1936 - 2023)

Julian E. Cervantes, 68, of Hemingford, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Fr. Mike McDonald as celebrant. The Nebraska Army National Guard and Gering American Legion Post 36 Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery near Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made in care of the family and will be designated at a later date. The service will be live-streamed and recorded to Julian’s obituary page viewable at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reverencefuneralparlor.com/">www.reverencefuneralparlor.com</a>.

Julian was born August 14, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Angel and Rita (Morales) Cervantes.

His favorite hobbies included drawing cartoons and building military models which he won several ribbons for over the years. He also enjoyed spending time at the Hemingford Library.

Julian is survived by his father, Angel Cervantes; siblings, Connie (Reid), Angel Jr., Frank, and Laurie (Tim); nieces and nephews, Alicia (Matthew), Angel (Travis), Nathan, Justin (Kait); numerous great nieces and great nephews; and his loving fur-baby, Jelly the cat.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; mother, Rita Cervantes in 2019; an infant sister; many aunts and uncles; and his best friend and fur-baby, Peanut the dog.

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 </figure>Julian E. Cervantes, 68, of Hemingford, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Fr. Mike McDonald as celebrant. The Nebraska Army National Guard and Gering American Legion Post 36 Honor Guard will provide military funeral honors. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery near Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made in care of the family and will be designated at a later date. The service will be live-streamed and recorded to Julian’s obituary page viewable at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reverencefuneralparlor.com/">www.reverencefuneralparlor.com</a>.Julian was born August 14, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Angel and Rita (Morales) Cervantes.His favorite hobbies included drawing cartoons and building military models which he won several ribbons for over the years. He also enjoyed spending time at the Hemingford Library.Julian is survived by his father, Angel Cervantes; siblings, Connie (Reid), Angel Jr., Frank, and Laurie (Tim); nieces and nephews, Alicia (Matthew), Angel (Travis), Nathan, Justin (Kait); numerous great nieces and great nephews; and his loving fur-baby, Jelly the cat.He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; mother, Rita Cervantes in 2019; an infant sister; many aunts and uncles; and his best friend and fur-baby, Peanut the dog.

Julian E. Cervantes (1955 - 2023)

Elmer Krause, age 95, of Scottsbluff passed away Thursday December 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at West Way Christian Church, 1701 West 27th, Scottsbluff, Nebraska December 21 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Peterson officiating. Fond memories and messages of sympathy for the Krause Family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

Elmer was born February 28, 1929, in Lyman Nebraska.

He grew up in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and joined the Navy in 1945, serving on the USS Waine Wright. He participated in the Joint Task Force One Operation Crossroads and was ordered by Joint Chiefs of Staff to test the effect of the Atomic Bomb on naval vessels conducted at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands in the Pacific. Elmer was Honorably discharged in November of 1947.

He married Arleen (Cross) at Bridgeport, Nebraska May 1, 1948, and the couple made their first home in Bayard, Nebraska. There, he worked for the Bayard Sugar Company and Blue Jay Feeds until moving to Scottsbluff in 1963. He also worked for Panhandle Co-Op until his retirement in 1986.

Survivors include his wife, Arleen (They were married for 75 loving years); 3 Sons and 1 Daughter: Daniel Krause (married to Ester Krause) of Debary Florida, Elmer Krause (married to Vicki Krause) of Deland Florida, Edward Krause (married to Bonnie Krause) of Gering, Nebraska, Diana Chapman (Krause)(married to Dwaine Chapman) of Mitchell, Nebraska; and 1 Brother, William Pfenning of York, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; Grandchildren: Shawn Krause of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Dawn Chapman of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, Douglas Krause (married to Teresa Krause) of Deland, Florida, Cherish (Scott) Lienemann of North Platte, Nebraska, Cory Chapman (married to Jaclyn Chapman) of Yoder, Wyoming, Robyne Saner (married to Justin Saner) of Salina Kansas, Sarah Bell (married to Daniel Bell) of Alliance, Nebraska;11 Great-Grandchildren; and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren.

Elmer is preceded by Henry &amp; Katherine (Shaneman) Krause; a sister, Lillian; 2 Brothers, Alfred and Curtis; Grandson, Daniel (Danny) Krause; and niece, Joyce Haas.

The family would like to extend their special thanks to Valley Ambulance and Hospice for all their caring staff.

In Lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with St. Judes Cancer research hospital -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjude.org/givehope." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.stjude.org/givehope.</a>

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 </figure>Elmer Krause, age 95, of Scottsbluff passed away Thursday December 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at West Way Christian Church, 1701 West 27th, Scottsbluff, Nebraska December 21 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Joe Peterson officiating. Fond memories and messages of sympathy for the Krause Family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>Elmer was born February 28, 1929, in Lyman Nebraska.He grew up in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and joined the Navy in 1945, serving on the USS Waine Wright. He participated in the Joint Task Force One Operation Crossroads and was ordered by Joint Chiefs of Staff to test the effect of the Atomic Bomb on naval vessels conducted at Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands in the Pacific. Elmer was Honorably discharged in November of 1947.He married Arleen (Cross) at Bridgeport, Nebraska May 1, 1948, and the couple made their first home in Bayard, Nebraska. There, he worked for the Bayard Sugar Company and Blue Jay Feeds until moving to Scottsbluff in 1963. He also worked for Panhandle Co-Op until his retirement in 1986.Survivors include his wife, Arleen (They were married for 75 loving years); 3 Sons and 1 Daughter: Daniel Krause (married to Ester Krause) of Debary Florida, Elmer Krause (married to Vicki Krause) of Deland Florida, Edward Krause (married to Bonnie Krause) of Gering, Nebraska, Diana Chapman (Krause)(married to Dwaine Chapman) of Mitchell, Nebraska; and 1 Brother, William Pfenning of York, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; Grandchildren: Shawn Krause of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Dawn Chapman of Fort Laramie, Wyoming, Douglas Krause (married to Teresa Krause) of Deland, Florida, Cherish (Scott) Lienemann of North Platte, Nebraska, Cory Chapman (married to Jaclyn Chapman) of Yoder, Wyoming, Robyne Saner (married to Justin Saner) of Salina Kansas, Sarah Bell (married to Daniel Bell) of Alliance, Nebraska;11 Great-Grandchildren; and 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren.Elmer is preceded by Henry &amp; Katherine (Shaneman) Krause; a sister, Lillian; 2 Brothers, Alfred and Curtis; Grandson, Daniel (Danny) Krause; and niece, Joyce Haas.The family would like to extend their special thanks to Valley Ambulance and Hospice for all their caring staff.In Lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with St. Judes Cancer research hospital -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjude.org/givehope." target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.stjude.org/givehope.</a>

Elmer Krause (1929 - 2023)

Robert (Bob) Leroy Moore was born in Gordon, Nebraska to Mr. Charles Leo Moore and his wife, Mabel Helen (Wamsley) Moore, on 13 July 1933. He passed away December 15, 2023, at Gordon Countryside Care. He was the youngest of six children born to the Moore family. The Moore family has the distinction of being tied to the Van Buskirk’s, one of the founding families of Gordon. Bob attended Gordon Elementary and graduated from Gordon High School in 1951. He then attended a semester at a technical college, where he learned many mechanical skills. Bob then came home and worked for Ken Hull for a while.

In 1954, Bob was drafted into the U. S. Army to serve in the Korean War. He was separated from active duty in December 1955, after which he finished his duty for the remainder of his 8 years in the Army Reserve. Bob was in the infantry, where he served as a mail clerk and as a team leader for a machine gun crew. Bob also received training as a Marine Hull Repairman. He received an Honorable Discharge with the rank of SP3(T) (equivalent to current E-4, Spec 4 or Corporal). Bob has been a member of the Gordon American Legion Post #34 for a long time.

In 1957, Bob married Shirley Taylor. Together they had a son, Burdette (Bert / Spoody) Moore. The nickname “Spoody” was after the Russian spacecraft Sputnik. The craft took about 90 minutes to orbit the earth, and Bob said that’s about how long they could get him to sleep. In 1972 they divorced. Then in 1974, Bob married Amy Nichols, who brought three sons of her own to the marriage. Bob tried to raise them as though they were his own.

He worked for several area ranches in the Gordon area, including the Hull Ranch. Following the ranch work, he was hired at the Magowan Grain Company, where he worked until the company was sold to the Farmers CO-OP. He continued to work for them until he retired at age 70.

Bob didn’t have a lot of hobbies, but one that he dearly loved was fishing. A mention of the word and he would be chomping at the bit to go. That’s one thing he didn’t mind getting up early in the morning to do. His favorite lake was Shell, but Smith or Walgren would do in a pinch. Oh, then there was Cottonwood, and Merritt if he was feeling adventurous. Then there were a few trips to Lewis and Clark, you get the drift.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Amy Moore, his parents, all but one of his siblings, and step-son Steve Woodbeck. He is survived by his sister Doris Coder, son Burdette (Bert) Moore, stepsons Doug and Mike Woodbeck, and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

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 </figure>Robert (Bob) Leroy Moore was born in Gordon, Nebraska to Mr. Charles Leo Moore and his wife, Mabel Helen (Wamsley) Moore, on 13 July 1933. He passed away December 15, 2023, at Gordon Countryside Care. He was the youngest of six children born to the Moore family. The Moore family has the distinction of being tied to the Van Buskirk’s, one of the founding families of Gordon. Bob attended Gordon Elementary and graduated from Gordon High School in 1951. He then attended a semester at a technical college, where he learned many mechanical skills. Bob then came home and worked for Ken Hull for a while.In 1954, Bob was drafted into the U. S. Army to serve in the Korean War. He was separated from active duty in December 1955, after which he finished his duty for the remainder of his 8 years in the Army Reserve. Bob was in the infantry, where he served as a mail clerk and as a team leader for a machine gun crew. Bob also received training as a Marine Hull Repairman. He received an Honorable Discharge with the rank of SP3(T) (equivalent to current E-4, Spec 4 or Corporal). Bob has been a member of the Gordon American Legion Post #34 for a long time.In 1957, Bob married Shirley Taylor. Together they had a son, Burdette (Bert / Spoody) Moore. The nickname “Spoody” was after the Russian spacecraft Sputnik. The craft took about 90 minutes to orbit the earth, and Bob said that’s about how long they could get him to sleep. In 1972 they divorced. Then in 1974, Bob married Amy Nichols, who brought three sons of her own to the marriage. Bob tried to raise them as though they were his own.He worked for several area ranches in the Gordon area, including the Hull Ranch. Following the ranch work, he was hired at the Magowan Grain Company, where he worked until the company was sold to the Farmers CO-OP. He continued to work for them until he retired at age 70.Bob didn’t have a lot of hobbies, but one that he dearly loved was fishing. A mention of the word and he would be chomping at the bit to go. That’s one thing he didn’t mind getting up early in the morning to do. His favorite lake was Shell, but Smith or Walgren would do in a pinch. Oh, then there was Cottonwood, and Merritt if he was feeling adventurous. Then there were a few trips to Lewis and Clark, you get the drift.Bob is preceded in death by his wife, Amy Moore, his parents, all but one of his siblings, and step-son Steve Woodbeck. He is survived by his sister Doris Coder, son Burdette (Bert) Moore, stepsons Doug and Mike Woodbeck, and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces.

Robert (Bob) Leroy Moore (1933 - 2023)

Falicia Carolina Gomez, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at North Park Apartments in Alliance, NE. Memorial services will be held, Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; A celebration of life reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; Burial will be follow at the Alliance Cemetery on December 31 at 1:00 p.m.

Falicia attended DECALS at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemont, MN.&nbsp; She married Jose Antonio Gomez on January 5, 2008.&nbsp; They divorced in 2020.&nbsp; Falicia and Antonio shared 5 children, Maricella, Yessenia, Miguel, Natalia and Vanessa.&nbsp; Falicia raised two more children with Joshua Lane, Dominic and Irene. She is survived by her mother, Cheryl Murdock and her step-father, Joseph Murdock and his family and her grandmother, Carol Pritchard.&nbsp; She is also survived by her father, Arnulfo Ortega (Chello), Falicia’s biological father, Carmelo DeLaTorre (Yolanda), her siblings, Guadalupe Ortega, Jessica Ortega, Enrique Ortega, Melisa Ortega, Juan Ortega, Imelda Picket Pin, Lilia DeLaTorre.&nbsp; She is also survived by 14 aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.&nbsp;

The Gomez, Murdock, Ortega, Pritchard and DeLaTorre families will accept donations to cover her memorial and funeral services through a GoFundMe page, set up by Falicia’s children.&nbsp; You can find it in the name of Natalia Gomez.&nbsp; Cards, flowers and donations can be received at 706 E Webster Street, Lot 13, Morrill, NE&nbsp; 69358.&nbsp; Falicia’s family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and sympathy over the loss of our beautiful daughter, mother, sister, niece and cousin.

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 </figure>Falicia Carolina Gomez, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at North Park Apartments in Alliance, NE. Memorial services will be held, Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; A celebration of life reception will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Scottsbluff.&nbsp; Burial will be follow at the Alliance Cemetery on December 31 at 1:00 p.m.Falicia attended DECALS at Dakota County Technical College in Rosemont, MN.&nbsp; She married Jose Antonio Gomez on January 5, 2008.&nbsp; They divorced in 2020.&nbsp; Falicia and Antonio shared 5 children, Maricella, Yessenia, Miguel, Natalia and Vanessa.&nbsp; Falicia raised two more children with Joshua Lane, Dominic and Irene. She is survived by her mother, Cheryl Murdock and her step-father, Joseph Murdock and his family and her grandmother, Carol Pritchard.&nbsp; She is also survived by her father, Arnulfo Ortega (Chello), Falicia’s biological father, Carmelo DeLaTorre (Yolanda), her siblings, Guadalupe Ortega, Jessica Ortega, Enrique Ortega, Melisa Ortega, Juan Ortega, Imelda Picket Pin, Lilia DeLaTorre.&nbsp; She is also survived by 14 aunts and uncles and numerous cousins.&nbsp;The Gomez, Murdock, Ortega, Pritchard and DeLaTorre families will accept donations to cover her memorial and funeral services through a GoFundMe page, set up by Falicia’s children.&nbsp; You can find it in the name of Natalia Gomez.&nbsp; Cards, flowers and donations can be received at 706 E Webster Street, Lot 13, Morrill, NE&nbsp; 69358.&nbsp; Falicia’s family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and sympathy over the loss of our beautiful daughter, mother, sister, niece and cousin.

Falicia Carolina Gomez

Russell Eugene Finneman, 85, of Crawford, Nebraska, died December 3, 2023. Born on Nov. 28, 1938, to Thomas and Myrtle (Timm) Finneman, he grew up in Marmarth, North Dakota, and graduated from Marmarth High School in 1956. He was a golden gloves boxer in high school and played basketball. He grew up working on many, numerous ranches. He married Jean Peterson, the love of his life, April 27, 1957.

He had an amazing variety of a career doing construction, working on the railroad, and serving as a county supervisor, trucker, rancher, and brick layer. He loved westerns and would read the “Western Horseman” from cover to cover.

He loved horses and the National Finals Rodeo, and he was a big fan of toothpicks, fleischkuekla, popcorn, Krause’s sausage, jelly beans and peanut clusters. He was a homebody who loved living in the country and could start a conversation with anybody on the street – and usually did. He was a huge fan of the Steelers and the Huskers.

He was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by his wife, Jean; his son Jerry (Barb) Finneman and daughter Shelly (Kasey) Kummer, as well as grandchildren Fonda, Brent, Teri and Tommy, and great-grandsons Andrew, Breyden and Konner, as well as siblings Gerald Finneman and Sharon Rustad. He was preceded in death by his sons Tom and Brian.

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 </figure>Russell Eugene Finneman, 85, of Crawford, Nebraska, died December 3, 2023. Born on Nov. 28, 1938, to Thomas and Myrtle (Timm) Finneman, he grew up in Marmarth, North Dakota, and graduated from Marmarth High School in 1956. He was a golden gloves boxer in high school and played basketball. He grew up working on many, numerous ranches. He married Jean Peterson, the love of his life, April 27, 1957.He had an amazing variety of a career doing construction, working on the railroad, and serving as a county supervisor, trucker, rancher, and brick layer. He loved westerns and would read the “Western Horseman” from cover to cover.He loved horses and the National Finals Rodeo, and he was a big fan of toothpicks, fleischkuekla, popcorn, Krause’s sausage, jelly beans and peanut clusters. He was a homebody who loved living in the country and could start a conversation with anybody on the street – and usually did. He was a huge fan of the Steelers and the Huskers.He was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather.He is survived by his wife, Jean; his son Jerry (Barb) Finneman and daughter Shelly (Kasey) Kummer, as well as grandchildren Fonda, Brent, Teri and Tommy, and great-grandsons Andrew, Breyden and Konner, as well as siblings Gerald Finneman and Sharon Rustad. He was preceded in death by his sons Tom and Brian.

Russell Eugene Finneman (1938 - 2023)

Rosalee R. “Rosie” Kerk, 90, of Rapid City, SD formerly of Chappell, NE died Friday, December 8, 2023, at The Good Samaritan Society St. Martin Village in Rapid City.

As per her wishes, she was cremated. A private graveside burial in the Lodgepole cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial has been established in Rosie’s name to support education and care of special needs children.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home website:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.bondegardfunerals.com/">www.bondegardfunerals.com</a>

Rosalee Rae Kerk was born May 23, 1933, in Trenton, NE to Sydney G. and Golda M. (Williams) Finch. The family moved to Crook, CO and eventually Oshkosh, NE where she graduated from Garden County High School in 1951. She was active in Job’s Daughters and served as Honored Queen for Bethel #46 in Oshkosh. She went on to get her teaching certificate at Kearney State Teacher’s College and was the drum majorette for the marching band. While home on break, she was working at her parents’ drugstore in Lodgepole as a “soda jerk” where she met a young sailor by the name of Willard Kerk.&nbsp; They were married on June 19, 1955, at the Lodgepole Methodist church.

They made their home in Sidney, where Rosie was a Kindergarten teacher, and she gave birth to their three children: Lana, Carter and Andy. The family moved to Lakewood, CO in 1961 and 3 years later, decided to leave the bustle of the city and move back home to be closer to family.

They settled in Chappell, NE in 1963 where her husband was the owner/operator of the Kerk Barber Shop. &nbsp;&nbsp;Rosie tended to the home and children, was troop leader for Girl Scouts and den leader for Cub Scouts. She worked as a teacher’s aide and taught special ed preschoolers in Sidney at Service Unit #13.&nbsp; Rosie attended Chadron State College and in 1981 earned her bachelor’s degree. (She got to experience dorm life and roommates too!)&nbsp; She retired from her teaching job in Sidney in 1998 but continued to volunteer to listen to young children learning to read in the Chappell school system. She LOVED children!

Rosie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Chappell where she belonged to circle, taught Sunday School, choir, sewed banners, gave the children’s sermon, and helped serve funeral dinners.

Rosie enjoyed sewing and painting while family and friends enjoyed her dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. Rosie served on the advisory board for Home Health/Hospice, served as a hospice and CASA volunteer.

Survivors include her husband, Willard of Rapid City, SD; one daughter and son-in-law, Lana and Chris McCoy of Grand Island, NE; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carter and Colleen Kerk of Rapid City and Andy and Julie Kerk of Hartland, WI; seven grandchildren Nicholas (Crystal) Frederick, Anthony (Melissa) Frederick, Josie (Jacob) Davis, Janna (Tanner) Nelson, Steven Kerk, Sam (Claire) Kerk, Jonah (fiancé-Susie) Kerk and eleven great-grandchildren with the twelfth one on the way, and a host of extended cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dolores Finch, and 3 beloved pets, Frosty, Pepper and Jazzy.

Our sincerest thanks to all the staff at the Good Samaritan Society for their tender care of our folks these past few years. We truly appreciate you!

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 </figure>Rosalee R. “Rosie” Kerk, 90, of Rapid City, SD formerly of Chappell, NE died Friday, December 8, 2023, at The Good Samaritan Society St. Martin Village in Rapid City.As per her wishes, she was cremated. A private graveside burial in the Lodgepole cemetery will take place at a later date.In lieu of flowers and plants, a memorial has been established in Rosie’s name to support education and care of special needs children.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared on the funeral home website:&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://www.bondegardfunerals.com/">www.bondegardfunerals.com</a>Rosalee Rae Kerk was born May 23, 1933, in Trenton, NE to Sydney G. and Golda M. (Williams) Finch. The family moved to Crook, CO and eventually Oshkosh, NE where she graduated from Garden County High School in 1951. She was active in Job’s Daughters and served as Honored Queen for Bethel #46 in Oshkosh. She went on to get her teaching certificate at Kearney State Teacher’s College and was the drum majorette for the marching band. While home on break, she was working at her parents’ drugstore in Lodgepole as a “soda jerk” where she met a young sailor by the name of Willard Kerk.&nbsp; They were married on June 19, 1955, at the Lodgepole Methodist church.They made their home in Sidney, where Rosie was a Kindergarten teacher, and she gave birth to their three children: Lana, Carter and Andy. The family moved to Lakewood, CO in 1961 and 3 years later, decided to leave the bustle of the city and move back home to be closer to family.They settled in Chappell, NE in 1963 where her husband was the owner/operator of the Kerk Barber Shop. &nbsp;&nbsp;Rosie tended to the home and children, was troop leader for Girl Scouts and den leader for Cub Scouts. She worked as a teacher’s aide and taught special ed preschoolers in Sidney at Service Unit #13.&nbsp; Rosie attended Chadron State College and in 1981 earned her bachelor’s degree. (She got to experience dorm life and roommates too!)&nbsp; She retired from her teaching job in Sidney in 1998 but continued to volunteer to listen to young children learning to read in the Chappell school system. She LOVED children!Rosie was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Chappell where she belonged to circle, taught Sunday School, choir, sewed banners, gave the children’s sermon, and helped serve funeral dinners.Rosie enjoyed sewing and painting while family and friends enjoyed her dinner rolls and cinnamon rolls. Rosie served on the advisory board for Home Health/Hospice, served as a hospice and CASA volunteer.Survivors include her husband, Willard of Rapid City, SD; one daughter and son-in-law, Lana and Chris McCoy of Grand Island, NE; two sons and daughters-in-law, Carter and Colleen Kerk of Rapid City and Andy and Julie Kerk of Hartland, WI; seven grandchildren Nicholas (Crystal) Frederick, Anthony (Melissa) Frederick, Josie (Jacob) Davis, Janna (Tanner) Nelson, Steven Kerk, Sam (Claire) Kerk, Jonah (fiancé-Susie) Kerk and eleven great-grandchildren with the twelfth one on the way, and a host of extended cousins and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Dolores Finch, and 3 beloved pets, Frosty, Pepper and Jazzy.Our sincerest thanks to all the staff at the Good Samaritan Society for their tender care of our folks these past few years. We truly appreciate you!

Rosalee "Rosie" Kerk (1933-2023)

Jim died peacefully on November 29, 2023 in Loup City.&nbsp; He was born on July 10, 1946 to Alyce and T.H. (Harold) Reynolds in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up surrounded by the love of his parents and siblings Tom, Rosemary, Kathy, and John in the family home his father built on Mississippi Avenue.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

His growing up years were spent getting into mischief with his many life-long friends and helping his dad at the salvage yard.&nbsp; On weekends in high school, he would load the semi trailer with scrap metal and drive to Pueblo to help make ends meet.&nbsp; Jim's strong work ethic came from his dad.&nbsp; His parents also instilled in him integrity, care and respect for others, a need to help people when you could, love of family, perseverance, and the importance of laughter in life.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and attended Saint Agnes Academy graduating with the Class of 1964.&nbsp; He entered the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in San Diego, California with his two cherished Navy buddies.&nbsp; Upon his discharge, he returned home where he worked several jobs, including being a police officer for the City of Alliance.&nbsp;

He and his dad worked on many projects together, which included their favorite; a modified race car that was known as "Double Ought" (00).&nbsp; Both members of the Alliance Stock Car Club, Jim and his dad spent many weekends racing the modified at Alliance Speedway and tracks around the Panhandle. The whole family enjoyed time on the racing circuit where countless friends were made and many trophies won.

In February of 1977 he hired out on the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Brakeman.&nbsp; He later became a Conductor and continued working for the Burlington Northern after they merged with the Santa Fe.&nbsp; During his career he added numerous railroad friends and there was nothing he loved more than telling an entertaining story with a twinkle in his eye.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

He married his wife, Judith, in November of 1977 and to this union two children were born, Aryanna and Thomas. He also added his beloved 1977 black Dodge Warlock pickup he called "Puff."&nbsp; There were many memories made for the family through the years taking trips in "Puff" and there wasn't anyone in town who didn't know who owned it.&nbsp; The truck was later passed on to his son who will continue its care and take it on new adventures.

In 1978, taking a page from his dad's book, he built a home for his family on Mississippi Avenue next to his parents house.&nbsp; He could always be found working in his shop on projects from woodworking to automotive.&nbsp; There wasn't a tool he didn't own and nothing he couldn't fix or build.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He loved Christmas and spent every year planning and building a different electronic tree for the enjoyment of family, friends, and neighbors for the holiday.&nbsp; Many memories were made of his created trees, lavish Christmas celebrations, and endless gifts.&nbsp; He loved making people happy!&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing golf, spending time with friends, and working in the yard.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In 2005 he moved to Litchfield, Nebraska and worked out of Ravenna until he retired.&nbsp; He expanded his circle of family by adding Gladys Lucas and her two children.&nbsp; He lived in Litchfield until his death.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith, his children, Aryanna and Thomas (Jessica), and three grandchildren,&nbsp; Rebekah, Sarah, and Elusion.&nbsp; His brothers, Tom (Ruby) and John (Virjean), his sister Kathy, his brother-in-law Dave, and 12 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He is also survived by Gladys Lucas, her children Tena (Buster), and Elizabeth, and their&nbsp;children Malynn, Addie, Jenna, and Heidi.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister Rosemary, brother-in-law John, and one nephew.&nbsp; He has been cremated with services to be held in Alliance at a later date.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery and&nbsp; memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.&nbsp;

He was a good man who kept his friends for a lifetime.&nbsp; He was an excellent provider who worked hard to give his family everything they needed in life and more.&nbsp; He was blessed with a great sense of humor and a laid back, fun loving spirit.&nbsp; He leaves behind many memories for his family and those lucky enough to have known him or call him friend.&nbsp; His greatest&nbsp;legacy is his children, grandchildren, and the house he built for his family on Mississippi Avenue.  He somehow managed  to live two lifetimes in one, and it just doesn't get any better than that...

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 </figure>Jim died peacefully on November 29, 2023 in Loup City.&nbsp; He was born on July 10, 1946 to Alyce and T.H. (Harold) Reynolds in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up surrounded by the love of his parents and siblings Tom, Rosemary, Kathy, and John in the family home his father built on Mississippi Avenue.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;His growing up years were spent getting into mischief with his many life-long friends and helping his dad at the salvage yard.&nbsp; On weekends in high school, he would load the semi trailer with scrap metal and drive to Pueblo to help make ends meet.&nbsp; Jim's strong work ethic came from his dad.&nbsp; His parents also instilled in him integrity, care and respect for others, a need to help people when you could, love of family, perseverance, and the importance of laughter in life.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of Holy Rosary Church and attended Saint Agnes Academy graduating with the Class of 1964.&nbsp; He entered the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in San Diego, California with his two cherished Navy buddies.&nbsp; Upon his discharge, he returned home where he worked several jobs, including being a police officer for the City of Alliance.&nbsp;He and his dad worked on many projects together, which included their favorite; a modified race car that was known as "Double Ought" (00).&nbsp; Both members of the Alliance Stock Car Club, Jim and his dad spent many weekends racing the modified at Alliance Speedway and tracks around the Panhandle. The whole family enjoyed time on the racing circuit where countless friends were made and many trophies won.In February of 1977 he hired out on the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Brakeman.&nbsp; He later became a Conductor and continued working for the Burlington Northern after they merged with the Santa Fe.&nbsp; During his career he added numerous railroad friends and there was nothing he loved more than telling an entertaining story with a twinkle in his eye.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He married his wife, Judith, in November of 1977 and to this union two children were born, Aryanna and Thomas. He also added his beloved 1977 black Dodge Warlock pickup he called "Puff."&nbsp; There were many memories made for the family through the years taking trips in "Puff" and there wasn't anyone in town who didn't know who owned it.&nbsp; The truck was later passed on to his son who will continue its care and take it on new adventures.In 1978, taking a page from his dad's book, he built a home for his family on Mississippi Avenue next to his parents house.&nbsp; He could always be found working in his shop on projects from woodworking to automotive.&nbsp; There wasn't a tool he didn't own and nothing he couldn't fix or build.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved Christmas and spent every year planning and building a different electronic tree for the enjoyment of family, friends, and neighbors for the holiday.&nbsp; Many memories were made of his created trees, lavish Christmas celebrations, and endless gifts.&nbsp; He loved making people happy!&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing golf, spending time with friends, and working in the yard.&nbsp; &nbsp;In 2005 he moved to Litchfield, Nebraska and worked out of Ravenna until he retired.&nbsp; He expanded his circle of family by adding Gladys Lucas and her two children.&nbsp; He lived in Litchfield until his death.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith, his children, Aryanna and Thomas (Jessica), and three grandchildren,&nbsp; Rebekah, Sarah, and Elusion.&nbsp; His brothers, Tom (Ruby) and John (Virjean), his sister Kathy, his brother-in-law Dave, and 12 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He is also survived by Gladys Lucas, her children Tena (Buster), and Elizabeth, and their&nbsp;children Malynn, Addie, Jenna, and Heidi.He was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister Rosemary, brother-in-law John, and one nephew.&nbsp; He has been cremated with services to be held in Alliance at a later date.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Veterans Cemetery and&nbsp; memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choice.&nbsp;He was a good man who kept his friends for a lifetime.&nbsp; He was an excellent provider who worked hard to give his family everything they needed in life and more.&nbsp; He was blessed with a great sense of humor and a laid back, fun loving spirit.&nbsp; He leaves behind many memories for his family and those lucky enough to have known him or call him friend.&nbsp; His greatest&nbsp;legacy is his children, grandchildren, and the house he built for his family on Mississippi Avenue. He somehow managed to live two lifetimes in one, and it just doesn't get any better than that...

JAMES M. REYNOLDS (1946 - 2023)

Karen Ann (Crum) Chipperfield, age 69, passed from this life at Hemingford Community Care Center on Thursday, December 7, 2023.

Karen was born on December 7, 1954 to Roger L. and W. Jean (Abbott) Crum.

She grew up in Alliance, Nebraska along with her siblings Mary Crum and James “Jim” Crum. Karen graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1973. She then continued her studies at West Nebraska Community College and received an associates degree in business. After graduating Karen worked for the Alliance Public School's as a secretary. She then worked for Alco Department Store as a customer service representative / cashier.

Karen married the love of her life, Raymond E. Chipperfield on May 29, 1979 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union they were blessed with three children, Christopher, Jeannie-Marie and Andrea. Karen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her smile, laughter, and kindness would light up a room. These traits will be carried on through her loving children and grandchildren. Karen was the piece of the puzzle that held our family together. Forever loved and in our hearts, she will never be forgotten.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Chipperfield; her son, Christopher J. Chipperfield; her daughters, Jeannie-Marie (Sebastian) Scott and Andrea Chipperfield and fiancé Johnathan Matula, all of Alliance. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Crum; her sister in-law, Carol (Becker) Crum; her brother in-laws, Dwight (Shelly) Chipperfield, Breck Chipperfield and Greg Jones; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, she is survived by special furry friends Dumpling, Roxie, Kylo and Yogi; feathered friends Moly, Poly, Cupcake and a host of parakeets.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James Crum.

Private family memorial services will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; Father Matt Koperski will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, or Pawsative Endings Dog Rescue, and sent in care of the family at, 1042 Colorado Ave., Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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 </figure>Karen Ann (Crum) Chipperfield, age 69, passed from this life at Hemingford Community Care Center on Thursday, December 7, 2023.Karen was born on December 7, 1954 to Roger L. and W. Jean (Abbott) Crum.She grew up in Alliance, Nebraska along with her siblings Mary Crum and James “Jim” Crum. Karen graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1973. She then continued her studies at West Nebraska Community College and received an associates degree in business. After graduating Karen worked for the Alliance Public School's as a secretary. She then worked for Alco Department Store as a customer service representative / cashier.Karen married the love of her life, Raymond E. Chipperfield on May 29, 1979 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; To this union they were blessed with three children, Christopher, Jeannie-Marie and Andrea. Karen was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her smile, laughter, and kindness would light up a room. These traits will be carried on through her loving children and grandchildren. Karen was the piece of the puzzle that held our family together. Forever loved and in our hearts, she will never be forgotten.She is survived by her husband, Raymond Chipperfield; her son, Christopher J. Chipperfield; her daughters, Jeannie-Marie (Sebastian) Scott and Andrea Chipperfield and fiancé Johnathan Matula, all of Alliance. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Crum; her sister in-law, Carol (Becker) Crum; her brother in-laws, Dwight (Shelly) Chipperfield, Breck Chipperfield and Greg Jones; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her family, she is survived by special furry friends Dumpling, Roxie, Kylo and Yogi; feathered friends Moly, Poly, Cupcake and a host of parakeets.She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, James Crum.Private family memorial services will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; Father Matt Koperski will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, or Pawsative Endings Dog Rescue, and sent in care of the family at, 1042 Colorado Ave., Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

Karen Ann (Crum) Chipperfield (1954 - 2023)

Karen Jean Furman, 81, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.

She was born on June 12, 1942.&nbsp; Karen was a loving and devoted wife and mother.&nbsp; She married A. Daniel Furman on January 27, 1966 at the age of 23.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl, two nieces and three nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Furman, two sons, Rick and Rodney, her parents and her brother.

Burial services will be private for immediate family. She will be laid to rest with her husband and sons in the Alliance Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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 </figure>Karen Jean Furman, 81, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.She was born on June 12, 1942.&nbsp; Karen was a loving and devoted wife and mother.&nbsp; She married A. Daniel Furman on January 27, 1966 at the age of 23.She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl, two nieces and three nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Furman, two sons, Rick and Rodney, her parents and her brother.Burial services will be private for immediate family. She will be laid to rest with her husband and sons in the Alliance Cemetery.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Karen Jean Furman (1942 - 2023)

Paul David Edelbrock died peacefully after a short illness on November 14, 2023, in Walker, Minnesota. He spent his last hours in peace and comfort, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on April 1, 1930, to Edwina Borgerding and Felix Edelbrock. He was the youngest of five children and enjoyed an adventurous childhood in St. Cloud, where he was lovingly nicknamed “Ookie” by family and friends. Paul was fortunate to have lived a full life of over 93 years with many wonderful adventures and family memories.

During his childhood in St. Cloud, Paul earned his Eagle Scout Award and competed in numerous Minnesota canoe derbies. After graduation from Tech High School in St. Cloud, he was drafted into the army in 1951 and honorably discharged in 1952. Paul then spent several years traveling across the country pursuing grand adventures. He spent time exploring, camping, and working in Yellowstone Park. An avid skier, Paul eventually made his way to the mountains of Colorado, where he met his beloved wife, Katherine Knowles Campbell, whom he married in 1965, in a beautiful ceremony in Nisswa, Minnesota. Paul and Katherine lived in Bemidji, Minnesota, Denver, and Colorado Springs before settling in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where they raised their family and lived for fifty-two years.

Paul was a serious collector of antiques. He spent much of his time attending auctions in Wyoming and Nebraska and visited every antique or “junk” store between Minnesota and Nebraska during his yearly pilgrimage to his cabin in the woods. With a remarkable attention to detail, he could appreciate the beauty of old homes. Paul was known for his painting, workmanship, and handyman skills. His passion was collecting beautiful antiques, which brought him much happiness.

Later, Paul spent more time in his native state, Minnesota. He and Katherine meticulously transformed an old general store on Ten Mile Lake into a quaint cabin in the woods. Paul, Katherine, and many family members and friends made happy memories in this beautiful cabin. He was so pleased to have spent the last months of his life in his cabin looking out at the forest he so loved as a child.

Paul is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Katherine Edelbrock; five children, Anna-Karin Edelbrock Fogg of NYC and Scottsbluff, Lisa (Matthew) Sweet of Omaha, NE, Susan (Evan) Scheele of Boston, MA, Paul (Kirsten) Edelbrock of Parker, CO, and Bridget (Aaron) Cisar of Omaha; grandchildren, Charles Fogg of NYC, Nathan (Harmony) Scheele of Northampton, MA, Martin Scheele and Nina Scheele of Boston, Ansley Edelbrock of Boulder, CO, Alex Edelbrock of Lincoln, NE, William and Eden Edelbrock-Peterson, Pearl, Kale, and Everson Cisar of Omaha; and terrific nephew, Tim (Laurie) Prem, of Cross Lake, MN.

Paul joins his parents, Felix and Edwina; brothers, Wallace, Edward, and Tom; sister, Phyllis Prem; and many extended family members. May he Rest in Peace in his cabin in the sky.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff, NE, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 10:30 am. Father Konka will preside. A private family inurnment was held on November 17, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery in Walker, Minnesota.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Autism Action Partnership in Omaha, Nebraska at https://autismaction.org/memorial-donation

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 </figure>Paul David Edelbrock died peacefully after a short illness on November 14, 2023, in Walker, Minnesota. He spent his last hours in peace and comfort, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on April 1, 1930, to Edwina Borgerding and Felix Edelbrock. He was the youngest of five children and enjoyed an adventurous childhood in St. Cloud, where he was lovingly nicknamed “Ookie” by family and friends. Paul was fortunate to have lived a full life of over 93 years with many wonderful adventures and family memories.During his childhood in St. Cloud, Paul earned his Eagle Scout Award and competed in numerous Minnesota canoe derbies. After graduation from Tech High School in St. Cloud, he was drafted into the army in 1951 and honorably discharged in 1952. Paul then spent several years traveling across the country pursuing grand adventures. He spent time exploring, camping, and working in Yellowstone Park. An avid skier, Paul eventually made his way to the mountains of Colorado, where he met his beloved wife, Katherine Knowles Campbell, whom he married in 1965, in a beautiful ceremony in Nisswa, Minnesota. Paul and Katherine lived in Bemidji, Minnesota, Denver, and Colorado Springs before settling in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where they raised their family and lived for fifty-two years.Paul was a serious collector of antiques. He spent much of his time attending auctions in Wyoming and Nebraska and visited every antique or “junk” store between Minnesota and Nebraska during his yearly pilgrimage to his cabin in the woods. With a remarkable attention to detail, he could appreciate the beauty of old homes. Paul was known for his painting, workmanship, and handyman skills. His passion was collecting beautiful antiques, which brought him much happiness.Later, Paul spent more time in his native state, Minnesota. He and Katherine meticulously transformed an old general store on Ten Mile Lake into a quaint cabin in the woods. Paul, Katherine, and many family members and friends made happy memories in this beautiful cabin. He was so pleased to have spent the last months of his life in his cabin looking out at the forest he so loved as a child.Paul is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Katherine Edelbrock; five children, Anna-Karin Edelbrock Fogg of NYC and Scottsbluff, Lisa (Matthew) Sweet of Omaha, NE, Susan (Evan) Scheele of Boston, MA, Paul (Kirsten) Edelbrock of Parker, CO, and Bridget (Aaron) Cisar of Omaha; grandchildren, Charles Fogg of NYC, Nathan (Harmony) Scheele of Northampton, MA, Martin Scheele and Nina Scheele of Boston, Ansley Edelbrock of Boulder, CO, Alex Edelbrock of Lincoln, NE, William and Eden Edelbrock-Peterson, Pearl, Kale, and Everson Cisar of Omaha; and terrific nephew, Tim (Laurie) Prem, of Cross Lake, MN.Paul joins his parents, Felix and Edwina; brothers, Wallace, Edward, and Tom; sister, Phyllis Prem; and many extended family members. May he Rest in Peace in his cabin in the sky.A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff, NE, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at 10:30 am. Father Konka will preside. A private family inurnment was held on November 17, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery in Walker, Minnesota.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Autism Action Partnership in Omaha, Nebraska at https://autismaction.org/memorial-donation

Paul David Edelbrock (1930 - 2023)

Jenell D. Eckerle, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Residency in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

She was born May 29, 1940 in Rushville, Nebraska to Emerson J. and Winifred I. (Wollaston) Eckerle.

Jenell’s commitment to education was evident throughout her life.&nbsp; She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1958, continued her studies at Wesleyan University in Lincoln and at Chadron State College, earning her bachelor’s degree in 1963, and later obtained her master’s degree in 1968.&nbsp; For close to four decades, she dedicated herself to teaching elementary education.

Her teaching career began in Harrisburg and later Alliance, Sidney, and Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado, before joining the Gering Public Schools, where she devoted over 30 years of her career.

She was a member of the Vine United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff.

She is survived by her sisters, Marilynn (Kenneth) Hucke of Bayard and Glenda Eckerle (Ted Erlewine) of Rapid City, SD; her nieces, Shauna Ziemer of Bayard and Kristin (Jeff) Harm of Gothenburg; 5 great nieces, 1 great nephew and 1 great great nephew.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and her great nephew, Austin Willert.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Reverend Craig Collins will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Festival of Hope, P.O. Box 377, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 69363, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

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 </figure>Jenell D. Eckerle, 83, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the Residency in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.She was born May 29, 1940 in Rushville, Nebraska to Emerson J. and Winifred I. (Wollaston) Eckerle.Jenell’s commitment to education was evident throughout her life.&nbsp; She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1958, continued her studies at Wesleyan University in Lincoln and at Chadron State College, earning her bachelor’s degree in 1963, and later obtained her master’s degree in 1968.&nbsp; For close to four decades, she dedicated herself to teaching elementary education.Her teaching career began in Harrisburg and later Alliance, Sidney, and Cherry Creek Schools in Colorado, before joining the Gering Public Schools, where she devoted over 30 years of her career.She was a member of the Vine United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff.She is survived by her sisters, Marilynn (Kenneth) Hucke of Bayard and Glenda Eckerle (Ted Erlewine) of Rapid City, SD; her nieces, Shauna Ziemer of Bayard and Kristin (Jeff) Harm of Gothenburg; 5 great nieces, 1 great nephew and 1 great great nephew.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and her great nephew, Austin Willert.Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Reverend Craig Collins will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 8, 2023 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Festival of Hope, P.O. Box 377, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 69363, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Jenell D. Eckerle (1940 - 2023)

Richard L Sowerwine, Jr, 85 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

A viewing gathering will be Friday, December 8, 2023 from 2-4 pm at Gering Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow. A memorial has been established to Panhandle Humane Society. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com./" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com.</a>

Richard was born on March 1, 1938 in Scottsbluff, NE to Richard L Sowerwine, Sr and Mary (Brown) Sowerwine. He received his education at Gering, graduating from Gering High School in 1956.

He married Mary Johns on May 5, 1961. He later married Loretta Deines on June 5, 1973 in Gering.

He enjoyed bowling and golfing. He worked on oil wells, fire protection business, Star Herald and Frontier Airlines for 37 years.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years Loretta; son Scott Sowerwine (Laurel) of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Emilia O’Reilley of Boise, ID, Madison and Alyssa Sowerwine of Phoenix, AZ, Kevin Wynne of Kimball, NE, Kyle Wynne of Rapid City, SD and JolyAnn Rutledge of Sidney, NE; sister Sharon (Stewart) Rusch of Scottsbluff; great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and canine companion Mack.

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 </figure>Richard L Sowerwine, Jr, 85 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.A viewing gathering will be Friday, December 8, 2023 from 2-4 pm at Gering Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow. A memorial has been established to Panhandle Humane Society. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com./" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com.</a>Richard was born on March 1, 1938 in Scottsbluff, NE to Richard L Sowerwine, Sr and Mary (Brown) Sowerwine. He received his education at Gering, graduating from Gering High School in 1956.He married Mary Johns on May 5, 1961. He later married Loretta Deines on June 5, 1973 in Gering.He enjoyed bowling and golfing. He worked on oil wells, fire protection business, Star Herald and Frontier Airlines for 37 years.Survivors include his wife of 50 years Loretta; son Scott Sowerwine (Laurel) of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren: Emilia O’Reilley of Boise, ID, Madison and Alyssa Sowerwine of Phoenix, AZ, Kevin Wynne of Kimball, NE, Kyle Wynne of Rapid City, SD and JolyAnn Rutledge of Sidney, NE; sister Sharon (Stewart) Rusch of Scottsbluff; great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and canine companion Mack.

Richard L Sowerwine, Jr (1938 - 2023)

Ronald A. Garska, 82 of Bridgeport passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Morril County Community Hospital in Bridgeport. His funeral service will be at 11am Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Bridgeport Church of Christ with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church.&nbsp; It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Ron's honor be made&nbsp; in care of his family to be designated at a later time.&nbsp; Interment will be Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Madison Square Cemetery near Taylor, NE close to the farm/ranch he grew up on and where many other family members are laid to rest. May Ronald rest in peace.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made by viewing Ron's Memorial Page at www.bridgemanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.

Ronald Albert Garska was born June 21, 1941 in Burwell, Nebraska to Harold and Waive Valene Garska (Harris). Ron grew up on a ranch west of Taylor, Nebraska and attended school in Taylor and graduated from Loup County High School in 1959.

Ronald served his country in the United States Army from 1964 - 1966 and was stationed in Vietnam during the war.&nbsp; Upon returning to the United States, he became a Drivers License Examiner for the State of Nebraska in Omaha and was later transferred to Bridgeport, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On May 20, 1966 he was united in marriage to Julie Ann Harris in Burwell, NE. To this union, 2 children were born, Ronald Travis and Stacey Lynn Garska. In 1967 they moved to Bridgeport where Ronald lived until his death on November 28, 2023 at Morrill County Hospital.

While in Bridgeport, he was employed as a Drivers License Examiner, later as a Police Officer and lastly, the Chief of Police until his retirement.

Ron loved is children. He loved to hunt and hunting seasons were spent in the mountains of Wyoming, the Sandhills of Nebraska and many winter days sitting in the goose blind near his home.&nbsp; He also enjoyed coffee with friends in the morning and looked forward to that each day&nbsp;&nbsp;

He will be missed by his children, Ronald (Stephanie) and Stacey Garska. Sister, Elaine Eberle (David) and her family and many other relatives including Teresa Sinner (Roger) and their family and Melissa Freeman (Greg) and their family.&nbsp; Ron's constant companion was 'Rusty', the dog he spent every minute with and who will be buried at his side.&nbsp; Passing before him in death were his parents, Harold and Waive, Sister Saron Freeman, Brother-in-Law David Eberle and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

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 </figure>Ronald A. Garska, 82 of Bridgeport passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Morril County Community Hospital in Bridgeport. His funeral service will be at 11am Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Bridgeport Church of Christ with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church.&nbsp; It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Ron's honor be made&nbsp; in care of his family to be designated at a later time.&nbsp; Interment will be Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Madison Square Cemetery near Taylor, NE close to the farm/ranch he grew up on and where many other family members are laid to rest. May Ronald rest in peace.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made by viewing Ron's Memorial Page at www.bridgemanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.Ronald Albert Garska was born June 21, 1941 in Burwell, Nebraska to Harold and Waive Valene Garska (Harris). Ron grew up on a ranch west of Taylor, Nebraska and attended school in Taylor and graduated from Loup County High School in 1959.Ronald served his country in the United States Army from 1964 - 1966 and was stationed in Vietnam during the war.&nbsp; Upon returning to the United States, he became a Drivers License Examiner for the State of Nebraska in Omaha and was later transferred to Bridgeport, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;On May 20, 1966 he was united in marriage to Julie Ann Harris in Burwell, NE. To this union, 2 children were born, Ronald Travis and Stacey Lynn Garska. In 1967 they moved to Bridgeport where Ronald lived until his death on November 28, 2023 at Morrill County Hospital.While in Bridgeport, he was employed as a Drivers License Examiner, later as a Police Officer and lastly, the Chief of Police until his retirement.Ron loved is children. He loved to hunt and hunting seasons were spent in the mountains of Wyoming, the Sandhills of Nebraska and many winter days sitting in the goose blind near his home.&nbsp; He also enjoyed coffee with friends in the morning and looked forward to that each day&nbsp;&nbsp;He will be missed by his children, Ronald (Stephanie) and Stacey Garska. Sister, Elaine Eberle (David) and her family and many other relatives including Teresa Sinner (Roger) and their family and Melissa Freeman (Greg) and their family.&nbsp; Ron's constant companion was 'Rusty', the dog he spent every minute with and who will be buried at his side.&nbsp; Passing before him in death were his parents, Harold and Waive, Sister Saron Freeman, Brother-in-Law David Eberle and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald A. Garska (1941 - 2023)

Brandon Walton – September 26, 1982 – November 29, 2023

Brandon Scott Walton was born on September 26, 1982, to Casey and Juile Walton in Pine Ridge, SD. He was welcomed home by his two older sisters Andrea and Amy. He then helped welcome home his two younger sisters Casey Lynn and Carmen. Being the only boy, and middle child was extremely fun for his sisters to torment him.

As a young boy, Brandon loved to fish, hunt, wrestle, play baseball, get his hands dirty, and play with the neighbors. There was always a game of hide and seek going on with the whole block. This became known as the “Hell block” as the Waltons, Sharps, Deans and Benben’s were always causing trouble.

One of Brandon’s greatest attributes was his knowledge and skills for fixing cars and woodworking. He was always watching and learning from his dad, Grandpa Sonny and Uncle Toad. They were his biggest influences in life. He spent a lot of his childhood at the ranch learning how to work hard and summers in Minnesota learning to chop wood.

In high school, Brandon was always the life of the party. Wherever he was, his presence was known. He was always telling jokes or playing pranks. Again, he learned this from his father. It was very evident he wanted to be just like his father.

Brandon became a very proud father at the young age of 17, to Davon Scott. This only made him want to work harder and continue to pass down the Walton ways. Jesse Tre was then welcomed into this world almost two years later. His boys were his pride and joy. Brandon married Kayla Musfelt in July of 2003, they continued to grow their family, and welcomed six beautiful little girls, Shaylyn Nicole, Makenna Elizabeth, Ashlynn MaKayla, Tayanna Rayne, Bryleah Lynn and Kendall Shay. This completed the “infamous 6”.

Brandon moved his family to Parker, SD in 2011 in search of a better life for his family. He made that their home. It was here that he would build cars and bikes with his boys and attend many father-daughter dances with his girls.

Life happened, and Brandon moved away from his family. He lived in a few different towns in Nebraska, then went back to South Dakota to be as close to his kids as he could be. He continued to work hard and did everything in his power to be a part of his children’s lives. No matter what he did, his demons always won. No one in his family ever stopped loving him. His mother was always in contact and helped him in any way she could. This was because of the special bond these two had always had.

Brandon suddenly passed away on November 29th, 2023, due to natural causes, in Loomis, SD. He is survived by his parents, Casey and Julie Walton. Grandmother Francis Walton, Siblings Andrea (Travis) Miller, Amy (Matt) Soderlin, Casey Lynn (Ryan) Sharp and Carmen (Jason) Anderson, Children Davon, Jesse, Shaylyn, Makenna, Ashlynn, Tayanna, Bryleah and Kendall Walton, grandson Weston, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and one great nephew.

Brandon is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents Irving and Beverly Butler, Paternal Grandfather Melvin (Sonny) Walton and nephew Tre Sharp.

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 </figure>Brandon Walton – September 26, 1982 – November 29, 2023Brandon Scott Walton was born on September 26, 1982, to Casey and Juile Walton in Pine Ridge, SD. He was welcomed home by his two older sisters Andrea and Amy. He then helped welcome home his two younger sisters Casey Lynn and Carmen. Being the only boy, and middle child was extremely fun for his sisters to torment him.As a young boy, Brandon loved to fish, hunt, wrestle, play baseball, get his hands dirty, and play with the neighbors. There was always a game of hide and seek going on with the whole block. This became known as the “Hell block” as the Waltons, Sharps, Deans and Benben’s were always causing trouble.One of Brandon’s greatest attributes was his knowledge and skills for fixing cars and woodworking. He was always watching and learning from his dad, Grandpa Sonny and Uncle Toad. They were his biggest influences in life. He spent a lot of his childhood at the ranch learning how to work hard and summers in Minnesota learning to chop wood.In high school, Brandon was always the life of the party. Wherever he was, his presence was known. He was always telling jokes or playing pranks. Again, he learned this from his father. It was very evident he wanted to be just like his father.Brandon became a very proud father at the young age of 17, to Davon Scott. This only made him want to work harder and continue to pass down the Walton ways. Jesse Tre was then welcomed into this world almost two years later. His boys were his pride and joy. Brandon married Kayla Musfelt in July of 2003, they continued to grow their family, and welcomed six beautiful little girls, Shaylyn Nicole, Makenna Elizabeth, Ashlynn MaKayla, Tayanna Rayne, Bryleah Lynn and Kendall Shay. This completed the “infamous 6”.Brandon moved his family to Parker, SD in 2011 in search of a better life for his family. He made that their home. It was here that he would build cars and bikes with his boys and attend many father-daughter dances with his girls.Life happened, and Brandon moved away from his family. He lived in a few different towns in Nebraska, then went back to South Dakota to be as close to his kids as he could be. He continued to work hard and did everything in his power to be a part of his children’s lives. No matter what he did, his demons always won. No one in his family ever stopped loving him. His mother was always in contact and helped him in any way she could. This was because of the special bond these two had always had.Brandon suddenly passed away on November 29th, 2023, due to natural causes, in Loomis, SD. He is survived by his parents, Casey and Julie Walton. Grandmother Francis Walton, Siblings Andrea (Travis) Miller, Amy (Matt) Soderlin, Casey Lynn (Ryan) Sharp and Carmen (Jason) Anderson, Children Davon, Jesse, Shaylyn, Makenna, Ashlynn, Tayanna, Bryleah and Kendall Walton, grandson Weston, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and one great nephew.Brandon is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents Irving and Beverly Butler, Paternal Grandfather Melvin (Sonny) Walton and nephew Tre Sharp.

Brandon Scott Walton (1982 - 2023)

Clint Hebbert age 61 of Ashby, NE passed away December 5, 2023, at the UNMC in Omaha, NE.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm MT in the Lecture Hall at the Hyannis High School in Hyannis, NE. Burial will be in the Ashby Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the &nbsp;Grant County Rescue Unit Fund or the Family. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10th, from 12:00 noon MT until service time at the Hyannis High School. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 </figure>Clint Hebbert age 61 of Ashby, NE passed away December 5, 2023, at the UNMC in Omaha, NE.Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm MT in the Lecture Hall at the Hyannis High School in Hyannis, NE. Burial will be in the Ashby Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the &nbsp;Grant County Rescue Unit Fund or the Family. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10th, from 12:00 noon MT until service time at the Hyannis High School. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Clint Hebbert (1962 - 2023)

Carolyn S Bennett, age 70, of Hemingford, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Memorial services for Carolyn will be held on Friday December 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hemingford Public Library, 812 Box Butte Avenue, Hemingford, Nebraska. Please come and share memories and enjoy some cookies and refreshments.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Bennett family.

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 </figure>Carolyn S Bennett, age 70, of Hemingford, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.Memorial services for Carolyn will be held on Friday December 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hemingford Public Library, 812 Box Butte Avenue, Hemingford, Nebraska. Please come and share memories and enjoy some cookies and refreshments.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Bennett family.

Carolyn S Bennett (1953 - 2023)

Lyle B. Huffman, 61, of Banner County, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Anschutz Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp; Lyle was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in early 2021.&nbsp; He recently fought a courageous battle against the West Nile virus.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Monument Bible Church located at 4124 Ave. I, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. The service will be live-streamed and recorded to Lyle’s obituary page viewable at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reverencefuneralparlor.com/">www.reverencefuneralparlor.com</a>.

Lyle was born on July 18, 1962, in Scottsbluff, to Archie and Dorothy (Pile) Huffman.&nbsp; He graduated from Banner County High School and received an Associates Degree in Agriculture from UNL.&nbsp;

Lyle moved back to the family farm in Banner County in 1982 to farm and ranch with his dad, Archie, and his brother, Raymond.&nbsp; Later, he and his brother Bryan farmed together for 24 years.&nbsp; Lyle was self-employed and enjoyed giving his nieces and nephews tractor and combine rides.&nbsp; More recently, he gave tractor rides to his great nephews, Brecken and Luke.&nbsp;

He was member of the Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, he served as the Secretary of the Kirk Cemetery Board, volunteered as a Banner County Firefighter and EMT, served on the FSA (Farm Service Agency) Board, and volunteered on the Banner County Zoning Committee.

Lyle was soft spoken with a great sense of humor.&nbsp; He was kindhearted and never knew a stray cat.&nbsp; He loved his family and especially spending time with his nieces and nephews and their children.

He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Huffman of Gering; brothers, Howard (Wendy) of Lincoln, Raymond of Gering, and Bryan (Sandra) of Potter; sister, Doris Huffman of Lincoln; ten nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Lyle was preceded in death by his dad, Archie.

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 </figure>Lyle B. Huffman, 61, of Banner County, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Anschutz Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp; Lyle was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in early 2021.&nbsp; He recently fought a courageous battle against the West Nile virus.A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Monument Bible Church located at 4124 Ave. I, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday, December 4, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. The service will be live-streamed and recorded to Lyle’s obituary page viewable at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.reverencefuneralparlor.com/">www.reverencefuneralparlor.com</a>.Lyle was born on July 18, 1962, in Scottsbluff, to Archie and Dorothy (Pile) Huffman.&nbsp; He graduated from Banner County High School and received an Associates Degree in Agriculture from UNL.&nbsp;Lyle moved back to the family farm in Banner County in 1982 to farm and ranch with his dad, Archie, and his brother, Raymond.&nbsp; Later, he and his brother Bryan farmed together for 24 years.&nbsp; Lyle was self-employed and enjoyed giving his nieces and nephews tractor and combine rides.&nbsp; More recently, he gave tractor rides to his great nephews, Brecken and Luke.&nbsp;He was member of the Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church, he served as the Secretary of the Kirk Cemetery Board, volunteered as a Banner County Firefighter and EMT, served on the FSA (Farm Service Agency) Board, and volunteered on the Banner County Zoning Committee.Lyle was soft spoken with a great sense of humor.&nbsp; He was kindhearted and never knew a stray cat.&nbsp; He loved his family and especially spending time with his nieces and nephews and their children.He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Huffman of Gering; brothers, Howard (Wendy) of Lincoln, Raymond of Gering, and Bryan (Sandra) of Potter; sister, Doris Huffman of Lincoln; ten nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Lyle was preceded in death by his dad, Archie.

Lyle B. Huffman (1962 - 2023)

Tracy L (Snell) Oehlerking, 57 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded with love with her family by her side at the Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff. She lost her battle to a long hard fight with cancer.

An informal gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 3-5 pm at the Lofing Home, 110341 County Road 26, Scottsbluff. At her request, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to York Adopt-A-Pet. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com./" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com.</a>&nbsp;Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Tracy was born on July 23, 1966 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Marvin and Mary Lou (Spatz) Snell. She attended school in Scottsbluff, graduating from Scottsbluff High School in 1984. She attended School of Hair Design in Lincoln, Nebraska and began her career as a Barber/Hairstylist for 25+ years.

She married Tim Oehlerking at a ceremony in Jamaica, which has been her very favorite destination place. Many years later, they divorced.

Most recently she began employment at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.

Tracy moved back to Scottsbluff in September to be closer to her family.

Tracy loved her Huskers and especially loved her cats CG and Neala.

Survivors include her mother Mary Lou Snell of Scottsbluff; siblings Chris (Dave) Dill of Gering, Reed Snell of Oro Valley, AZ, Scott (Vik) Snell of Loveland, CO, Lisa (Mike) Lofing of Scottsbluff, Laurie Adams of Arvada, CO and Rodney Snell of Portland, OR; numerous nieces and nephews and her longtime friend from Lincoln, Jan Dill who helped her immensely during this trial.

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 </figure>Tracy L (Snell) Oehlerking, 57 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 surrounded with love with her family by her side at the Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff. She lost her battle to a long hard fight with cancer.An informal gathering of family and friends will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 3-5 pm at the Lofing Home, 110341 County Road 26, Scottsbluff. At her request, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to York Adopt-A-Pet. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com./" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com.</a>&nbsp;Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.Tracy was born on July 23, 1966 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Marvin and Mary Lou (Spatz) Snell. She attended school in Scottsbluff, graduating from Scottsbluff High School in 1984. She attended School of Hair Design in Lincoln, Nebraska and began her career as a Barber/Hairstylist for 25+ years.She married Tim Oehlerking at a ceremony in Jamaica, which has been her very favorite destination place. Many years later, they divorced.Most recently she began employment at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.Tracy moved back to Scottsbluff in September to be closer to her family.Tracy loved her Huskers and especially loved her cats CG and Neala.Survivors include her mother Mary Lou Snell of Scottsbluff; siblings Chris (Dave) Dill of Gering, Reed Snell of Oro Valley, AZ, Scott (Vik) Snell of Loveland, CO, Lisa (Mike) Lofing of Scottsbluff, Laurie Adams of Arvada, CO and Rodney Snell of Portland, OR; numerous nieces and nephews and her longtime friend from Lincoln, Jan Dill who helped her immensely during this trial.

Tracy L (Snell) Oehlerking (1966 - 2023)

Ida Mae Drabbels, 94, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Highland Park Care Center.

She was born on October 16, 1929 at Gordon, Nebraska to Arnold and Augusta (Poppe) Kling. She was baptized on February 2, 1930 and she was confirmed May, 1945.

On December 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Drabbels at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gordon. &nbsp;

She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the Sunday school program, L.W.M.L. and Altar Guild. &nbsp;She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. &nbsp;

Ida Mae is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Lee Backstrom of Thornton, CO and her son, Tad Drabbels of Alliance. &nbsp;She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mark (Maura) Backstrom of Fort Collins, CO and Michelle (Rob) Delier of Westminster, CO and her great grandchildren , Colton, Caitlyn Chris, Nova and Lana. &nbsp;In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, Sharon, her brothers, Floyd and Lester and her sisters, Inez,Dorothy and Donna Mae.

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 </figure>Ida Mae Drabbels, 94, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Highland Park Care Center.She was born on October 16, 1929 at Gordon, Nebraska to Arnold and Augusta (Poppe) Kling. She was baptized on February 2, 1930 and she was confirmed May, 1945.On December 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to Lawrence Drabbels at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gordon. &nbsp;She was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church where she was active in the Sunday school program, L.W.M.L. and Altar Guild. &nbsp;She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. &nbsp;Ida Mae is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Lee Backstrom of Thornton, CO and her son, Tad Drabbels of Alliance. &nbsp;She is also survived by her grandchildren, Mark (Maura) Backstrom of Fort Collins, CO and Michelle (Rob) Delier of Westminster, CO and her great grandchildren , Colton, Caitlyn Chris, Nova and Lana. &nbsp;In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, an infant daughter, Sharon, her brothers, Floyd and Lester and her sisters, Inez,Dorothy and Donna Mae.

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