Paul passed away peacefully holding his wife, Marsha's hand on June 14th, 2023.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church with Pastor David Larson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. At his request, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to Calvary Lutheran Church. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.

Paul was born March 26, 1941 to P.K. Lawrence and Ruth (Haaland) Bueide in Fergus Falls, MN. He began his education in Laverne, MN and graduated from High School in Willmar, MN. He attended the Minnesota School of Business graduating in 1966.

He married Marsha Pederson on June 25, 1960 at Willmar Minnesota and made their home in Willmar, St. Paul, Coon Rapids in Minnesota before moving to Scottsbluff, NE in 1974. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.

Paul was a systems analyst for Univac in Minneapolis before being employed at Lockwood in Gering as a systems analyst. He began his hay business on evenings and weekends before becoming a full time farmer in 1981.

He loved music and was a member of the Apollo Club of Minneapolis, a men's chorus, and a member of the Sugar Valley Singers of Scottsbluff.

Paul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and beloved child of God. He loved the outdoors and nature with many camping and fishing trips in his younger years. Paul and Marsha would have had their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 25th and raised 3 children: Mary, Michael and Elizabeth who blessed them with 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Paul is survived by his wife, Marsha; his sister, Elsa (David) Larson; 3 children, Mary (Brad) Hall of Longmont CO, Michael (Christina) Bueide of Scottsbluff NE, Elizabeth (Shilo) McCoy; grandchildren, Taylor (Juliette) Hall, Alyssa (Branden) Wilson, Molly Bueide, Alysson (Mason) Wren, Andrea Bueide and Christian Sunblade; great-grandchild, Camilla Wren.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents PK Lawrence and Ruth Bueide; brothers, Harold and Daniel Bueide; sister, Katherine Renstrom, and great-granddaughter, Harlowe Wren.

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 </figure>Paul passed away peacefully holding his wife, Marsha's hand on June 14th, 2023.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church with Pastor David Larson officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. At his request, cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to Calvary Lutheran Church. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.Paul was born March 26, 1941 to P.K. Lawrence and Ruth (Haaland) Bueide in Fergus Falls, MN. He began his education in Laverne, MN and graduated from High School in Willmar, MN. He attended the Minnesota School of Business graduating in 1966.He married Marsha Pederson on June 25, 1960 at Willmar Minnesota and made their home in Willmar, St. Paul, Coon Rapids in Minnesota before moving to Scottsbluff, NE in 1974. He was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.Paul was a systems analyst for Univac in Minneapolis before being employed at Lockwood in Gering as a systems analyst. He began his hay business on evenings and weekends before becoming a full time farmer in 1981.He loved music and was a member of the Apollo Club of Minneapolis, a men's chorus, and a member of the Sugar Valley Singers of Scottsbluff.Paul was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and beloved child of God. He loved the outdoors and nature with many camping and fishing trips in his younger years. Paul and Marsha would have had their 63rd wedding anniversary on June 25th and raised 3 children: Mary, Michael and Elizabeth who blessed them with 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.Paul is survived by his wife, Marsha; his sister, Elsa (David) Larson; 3 children, Mary (Brad) Hall of Longmont CO, Michael (Christina) Bueide of Scottsbluff NE, Elizabeth (Shilo) McCoy; grandchildren, Taylor (Juliette) Hall, Alyssa (Branden) Wilson, Molly Bueide, Alysson (Mason) Wren, Andrea Bueide and Christian Sunblade; great-grandchild, Camilla Wren.Paul was preceded in death by his parents PK Lawrence and Ruth Bueide; brothers, Harold and Daniel Bueide; sister, Katherine Renstrom, and great-granddaughter, Harlowe Wren.

Paul Bueide (1941 - 2023)

Paulla J. Sjostrom, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Born Paulla Jeanenne Vickers, on February 4, 1944 at Hemingford, Nebraska to Cecil O. and Ruth Avis (Shaw) Vickers, she was the youngest and last remaining of her siblings.

Paulla graduated Platte Valley Academy in 1962, attended Union College in Lincoln, and then went on to become certified in X-Ray Technology in Chicago, Illinois in 1967.

On March 17, 1968 she was united in marriage to Donald F. Sjostrom in Hemingford, Nebraska.

She was a very caring mother, always putting her kids first. She was also an avid animal lover, always having multiple pets under her care. She operated a successful business for many years named PaPa Station that allowed her to share that love with as many animals as possible. The Alliance Seventh-day Adventist Church and her faith were always a central part of her life. She enjoyed watching TV, Schwan’s ice cream, and talking with anyone she could get the ear of.

She is survived by her sons, Jack (Joey) Sjostrom of Las Vegas, NV, and Anthony (Amanda Codina) Sjostrom of Lone Tree, CO. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and extended loving family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dale Vickers, her sister, Imogene “Vicki” Olsen, and her husband, Donald.

Memorial services will be held Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance.&nbsp; Burial will immediately follow at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp; A celebration of life gathering will take place after the burial services at the West Side Event Center, where lunch will be provided for all who want to join.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Paulla's name to PAWS, P.O. Box 117, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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 </figure>Paulla J. Sjostrom, 79, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, June 1, 2023.Born Paulla Jeanenne Vickers, on February 4, 1944 at Hemingford, Nebraska to Cecil O. and Ruth Avis (Shaw) Vickers, she was the youngest and last remaining of her siblings.Paulla graduated Platte Valley Academy in 1962, attended Union College in Lincoln, and then went on to become certified in X-Ray Technology in Chicago, Illinois in 1967.On March 17, 1968 she was united in marriage to Donald F. Sjostrom in Hemingford, Nebraska.She was a very caring mother, always putting her kids first. She was also an avid animal lover, always having multiple pets under her care. She operated a successful business for many years named PaPa Station that allowed her to share that love with as many animals as possible. The Alliance Seventh-day Adventist Church and her faith were always a central part of her life. She enjoyed watching TV, Schwan’s ice cream, and talking with anyone she could get the ear of.She is survived by her sons, Jack (Joey) Sjostrom of Las Vegas, NV, and Anthony (Amanda Codina) Sjostrom of Lone Tree, CO. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and extended loving family.She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Dale Vickers, her sister, Imogene “Vicki” Olsen, and her husband, Donald.Memorial services will be held Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance.&nbsp; Burial will immediately follow at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp; A celebration of life gathering will take place after the burial services at the West Side Event Center, where lunch will be provided for all who want to join.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Paulla's name to PAWS, P.O. Box 117, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

Paulla J. Sjostrom (1944 - 2023)

Earl Wayne Tucker, 82, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.

He was born on July 26, 1940 in Mullen, Nebraska to Marion Francis and Dorothy Dale (Edelman) Tucker. Earl spent the younger years of his life on the Peterson Ranch until he reached school age.

On September 21, 1961 he entered the U.S. Navy. He was first based in Long Beach, CA. Following boot camp he was stationed at Treasure Island for Radarman School and home based in San Diego. &nbsp;He served on a Destroyer for the rest of his service time. The ship would visit Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam. &nbsp;He would later be trained to be on the space capsule retrieval teams. &nbsp;He was honorably discharged on January 20, 1966.

On June 24, 1962 he was united in marriage to Linda V. Hillyer in Alliance. Upon his discharge from the Navy Earl returned to Alliance and went to work for Hillyer-Nay Plumbing. &nbsp;After a while he worked at Safeway before getting back into plumbing. &nbsp;He then went to work with Junior Tritle at Tritle Plumbing. &nbsp;After 12 years he went into business for himself operating Tuck’s Plumbing and Supply serving the Alliance and surrounding area from 1993 until his health forced his retirement in 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Linda, his children, Terry (Evonne) Tucker of Buffalo, WY, Robin (Kirk) Rickman of Wellington, OH and Ryan (Chrissy) Tucker of Jacksonville, FL, his grandchildren, Cassie (Brett) Lang of Denver, CO, Jamie Tucker of Buffalo, WY, Blake (Amanda) Rickman and Kasey Rickman of Elyria, OH, his great-grandchildren, Cody, Nicholas, Lilly and Sidney Rickman. &nbsp;He is also survived by his sisters, Georgiana Epperson of Matthews, VA and Marian Christophers of Douglas, WY, brother Donald Dean Tucker of Alliance and his lifelong friend, Larry Johnson of Omaha. &nbsp; He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Sharon Batt, Joann Aguallo and Darlene Hall and his brother John.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating along with military honors.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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 </figure>Earl Wayne Tucker, 82, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.He was born on July 26, 1940 in Mullen, Nebraska to Marion Francis and Dorothy Dale (Edelman) Tucker. Earl spent the younger years of his life on the Peterson Ranch until he reached school age.On September 21, 1961 he entered the U.S. Navy. He was first based in Long Beach, CA. Following boot camp he was stationed at Treasure Island for Radarman School and home based in San Diego. &nbsp;He served on a Destroyer for the rest of his service time. The ship would visit Hawaii, Japan, Hong Kong and Vietnam. &nbsp;He would later be trained to be on the space capsule retrieval teams. &nbsp;He was honorably discharged on January 20, 1966.On June 24, 1962 he was united in marriage to Linda V. Hillyer in Alliance. Upon his discharge from the Navy Earl returned to Alliance and went to work for Hillyer-Nay Plumbing. &nbsp;After a while he worked at Safeway before getting back into plumbing. &nbsp;He then went to work with Junior Tritle at Tritle Plumbing. &nbsp;After 12 years he went into business for himself operating Tuck’s Plumbing and Supply serving the Alliance and surrounding area from 1993 until his health forced his retirement in 2008.He is survived by his wife, Linda, his children, Terry (Evonne) Tucker of Buffalo, WY, Robin (Kirk) Rickman of Wellington, OH and Ryan (Chrissy) Tucker of Jacksonville, FL, his grandchildren, Cassie (Brett) Lang of Denver, CO, Jamie Tucker of Buffalo, WY, Blake (Amanda) Rickman and Kasey Rickman of Elyria, OH, his great-grandchildren, Cody, Nicholas, Lilly and Sidney Rickman. &nbsp;He is also survived by his sisters, Georgiana Epperson of Matthews, VA and Marian Christophers of Douglas, WY, brother Donald Dean Tucker of Alliance and his lifelong friend, Larry Johnson of Omaha. &nbsp; He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Sharon Batt, Joann Aguallo and Darlene Hall and his brother John.Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating along with military honors.Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Earl Wayne Tucker (1940 - 2023)

Elsie M. Haller, 83, of Hemingford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family following a long battle with cancer.

She was born October 24, 1939 in Thedford, Nebraska to Lois W. and Beula M. (Kennedy) Herbaugh.

Elsie had a great talent and loved to crochet.&nbsp; She had even won awards at the Nebraska State Fair for her work.&nbsp; She loved to do arts and crafts and do puzzles with her husband of 65 years.&nbsp; She was also a talented cake decorator and seamstress.&nbsp; Her greatest joy was her family.&nbsp; She never forgot a birthday or an anniversary and enjoyed sitting around the table to visit with each person that walked through her doors.&nbsp; Her love of flowers, gardening and crafting has been passed down to her daughter and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Francis “Pat” Haller of Hemingford; her daughter, Christine (Troy) Morrow of Fort Worth, TX; her grandchildren, Baily Morrow and Brady Morrow of Fort Worth, TX, and McKenzie (Brice) Gunter of Weatherford, TX; her great-granddaughter, Avery Gunter of Weatherford, TX; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Bill, Emerald “Bud” and Dennis Herbaugh, and her sisters, Joyce Overturf and Linda Winter.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held at a later date and her interment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.&nbsp; Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Elsie M. Haller, 83, of Hemingford, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family following a long battle with cancer.She was born October 24, 1939 in Thedford, Nebraska to Lois W. and Beula M. (Kennedy) Herbaugh.Elsie had a great talent and loved to crochet.&nbsp; She had even won awards at the Nebraska State Fair for her work.&nbsp; She loved to do arts and crafts and do puzzles with her husband of 65 years.&nbsp; She was also a talented cake decorator and seamstress.&nbsp; Her greatest joy was her family.&nbsp; She never forgot a birthday or an anniversary and enjoyed sitting around the table to visit with each person that walked through her doors.&nbsp; Her love of flowers, gardening and crafting has been passed down to her daughter and grandchildren.She is survived by her husband, Francis “Pat” Haller of Hemingford; her daughter, Christine (Troy) Morrow of Fort Worth, TX; her grandchildren, Baily Morrow and Brady Morrow of Fort Worth, TX, and McKenzie (Brice) Gunter of Weatherford, TX; her great-granddaughter, Avery Gunter of Weatherford, TX; and many nieces, nephews and extended family members.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Bill, Emerald “Bud” and Dennis Herbaugh, and her sisters, Joyce Overturf and Linda Winter.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held at a later date and her interment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.&nbsp; Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Elsie M. Haller (1939 - 2023)

Jay LeRoy Webster was born in Gordon, NE on January 12, 1930 to Jim and Faith (Johnson) Webster.&nbsp; He was the sixth of seven children.&nbsp; He passed away June 10, 2023 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, NE.

Services for Jay LeRoy Webster will be Thursday, June 15 at 10am at the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon, NE.

&nbsp;Jay grew up on the family farm just north of Gordon and attended school in Gordon.&nbsp; On the farm they grew winter wheat, potatoes, and had a few cows.&nbsp; Selling milk, cream, and eggs supplied the money for daily living expenses.

&nbsp;On May 20, 1948 Jay married his high school sweetheart, Irma Dahlgrin, and they joined his parents on the farm.&nbsp; A daughter Carol was born in 1950 and a son Scott was born in 1951.&nbsp; Jay &amp; Irma spent the next 70 years together.

&nbsp;They farmed north of Gordon for nearly 20 years. Jay also held several part time jobs over the years in the Gordon area. There was always plenty of work, but they had great friends and many good times. There was always time for a shared meal or a cup of coffee and a few games of cards.&nbsp; Jay &amp; Irma were active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon and served in many capacities over the years.

&nbsp;In 1967 the family embarked on a new adventure, moving to a ranch located at Lake Francis, Manitoba, Canada (about 50 miles northwest of Winnipeg). They spent approximately 20 years in Manitoba, making more lifetime friends and memories during that time. One of the highlights of that time was living near three of their young grandchildren and being “Pa” and “Ma” to Daniel, Andrew, and Sara.

&nbsp;In 1988 Jay &amp; Irma returned to Gordon. Jay worked at Gordon Livestock Market as the yard foreman. When it was time to semi-retire, he worked part time for the City of Gordon, taking care of the cemetery, Gordon True Value, and managed the local carwash for several years.&nbsp; He was always willing to “go the extra mile” to make sure the job was done right.

&nbsp;Jay was preceded in death by his wife Irma; parents Jim &amp; Faith Webster; father-in-law Melvin Dahlgrin and mother-in-law Thelma (Robert) Bowers; brothers Glenn (Evelyn), Dan (Irene), and Bill; sisters Alice (Ray) Ebsen and Mary Ann Ritter; brothers-in-law Ralph Miller and Charles (Vera) Dahlgrin; granddaughter Jenny Child and great granddaughter Jenna Rose.

&nbsp; Surviving Jay are his daughter Carol (Bob) of Gordon, NE and son Scott (Lola) Webster of Lake Francis, MB; sister Betty Jean Miller of Rapid City, SD; sister-in-law Neoda Webster of Ellensburg, WA; grandchildren Kristi (Gary) Rose and Jay (Carrie) Child of Gordon, Dan Webster of Lake Francis, MB, Andrew Webster of&nbsp; Winnipeg, MB, Sara (Corey) Gingera of Warren, MB, J J Whiteway and Vera Ferriera of St Laurent, MB, Chelsea Ferriera of Winnipeg, MB, Tina Ferriera of Lake Francis, MB; 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

A memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian Church of Gordon and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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 </figure>Jay LeRoy Webster was born in Gordon, NE on January 12, 1930 to Jim and Faith (Johnson) Webster.&nbsp; He was the sixth of seven children.&nbsp; He passed away June 10, 2023 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, NE.Services for Jay LeRoy Webster will be Thursday, June 15 at 10am at the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon, NE.&nbsp;Jay grew up on the family farm just north of Gordon and attended school in Gordon.&nbsp; On the farm they grew winter wheat, potatoes, and had a few cows.&nbsp; Selling milk, cream, and eggs supplied the money for daily living expenses.&nbsp;On May 20, 1948 Jay married his high school sweetheart, Irma Dahlgrin, and they joined his parents on the farm.&nbsp; A daughter Carol was born in 1950 and a son Scott was born in 1951.&nbsp; Jay &amp; Irma spent the next 70 years together.&nbsp;They farmed north of Gordon for nearly 20 years. Jay also held several part time jobs over the years in the Gordon area. There was always plenty of work, but they had great friends and many good times. There was always time for a shared meal or a cup of coffee and a few games of cards.&nbsp; Jay &amp; Irma were active members of the First Presbyterian Church in Gordon and served in many capacities over the years.&nbsp;In 1967 the family embarked on a new adventure, moving to a ranch located at Lake Francis, Manitoba, Canada (about 50 miles northwest of Winnipeg). They spent approximately 20 years in Manitoba, making more lifetime friends and memories during that time. One of the highlights of that time was living near three of their young grandchildren and being “Pa” and “Ma” to Daniel, Andrew, and Sara.&nbsp;In 1988 Jay &amp; Irma returned to Gordon. Jay worked at Gordon Livestock Market as the yard foreman. When it was time to semi-retire, he worked part time for the City of Gordon, taking care of the cemetery, Gordon True Value, and managed the local carwash for several years.&nbsp; He was always willing to “go the extra mile” to make sure the job was done right.&nbsp;Jay was preceded in death by his wife Irma; parents Jim &amp; Faith Webster; father-in-law Melvin Dahlgrin and mother-in-law Thelma (Robert) Bowers; brothers Glenn (Evelyn), Dan (Irene), and Bill; sisters Alice (Ray) Ebsen and Mary Ann Ritter; brothers-in-law Ralph Miller and Charles (Vera) Dahlgrin; granddaughter Jenny Child and great granddaughter Jenna Rose.&nbsp; Surviving Jay are his daughter Carol (Bob) of Gordon, NE and son Scott (Lola) Webster of Lake Francis, MB; sister Betty Jean Miller of Rapid City, SD; sister-in-law Neoda Webster of Ellensburg, WA; grandchildren Kristi (Gary) Rose and Jay (Carrie) Child of Gordon, Dan Webster of Lake Francis, MB, Andrew Webster of&nbsp; Winnipeg, MB, Sara (Corey) Gingera of Warren, MB, J J Whiteway and Vera Ferriera of St Laurent, MB, Chelsea Ferriera of Winnipeg, MB, Tina Ferriera of Lake Francis, MB; 18 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.A memorial has been established for the First Presbyterian Church of Gordon and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Jay LeRoy Webster (1930 - 2023)

Virgil Arlen Hagel was born in Havana Illinois on July 5, 1932, to Ernest and Hazel (Murphy) Hagel. He passed away June 10, 2023, at Gordon Memorial Hospital, Gordon, Nebraska.&nbsp; He attended school in Scottsbluff Nebraska.&nbsp; On January 30, 1952, he married Patricia L. (Bartels) Hagel.&nbsp;&nbsp; Five children were born to this union.&nbsp; After Patricia’s death in 1996, Virgil married Joyce Cahoy-Williamson on December 19, 1997, and became a father to Joyce’s 5 children.&nbsp;

Early in his life he was involved in the Gering Volunteer Fire Department and EMT.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and Army buddies on Sunday at Lake Minatare and gardening.&nbsp; During his life he received the nickname ‘Snake’ and to this day, no one knows the story behind it.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Virgil built and managed the Morrison Livestock Sale Barn in Gering Nebraska until 1967 when he became a State Meat Inspector.&nbsp; In 1970 Virgil became a Federal Meat Inspector with the USDA until his retirement in 2020.&nbsp; The family moved to Gordon Nebraska in 1971.

Virgil joined the US Army in 1952 and was active duty for two years. He then went on to serve in the US Guards until 1975, earning a bronze star with valor device during the Korean War for his heroism against the enemy.&nbsp; He also earned the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars and a United Nations Service Medal.&nbsp;

Virgil was very active in the American Legion wherever he lived and was known throughout the State for his dedication to all Veterans.&nbsp; Virgil served on many boards to improve Veterans benefits, healthcare, access to care, etc.&nbsp; He was on the Nebraska Governor’s Board for the Veterans for 30 years, served as the Nebraska Legion Commander in 1985-1986 and the DAV Commander 2016-2022, DAV Judge Advocate 2022, Adjutant /Finance Officer District 1 American Legion.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was instrumental in establishing the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Alliance and rebuilding the Gordon American Legion Hall.&nbsp; He also served as a Veteran’s Liaison to Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel, in 2013-2015.&nbsp;

Virgil is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Cahoy-Hagel, Virgil Hagel, Jr. (Diana), Linda (Kirk) Shipley, Cindy (Jim) Kime, Brenda Hagel, Wendy (David) Kilby, Donnie Williamson, Jr., Courtney (Andrew) Johnson, Torri Haytack, Katrina (Tim) Gonzales, Dominic Cahoy-Williamson (Lindsay), 29 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Virgil was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia, grandsons Brian Gwynn, Christopher Kime and Travis Hagel, his 5 sisters and parents.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held Friday, June 16, 2023, 2:00 pm at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Gordon, Nebraska. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held in the Gordon Cemetery. A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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 </figure>Virgil Arlen Hagel was born in Havana Illinois on July 5, 1932, to Ernest and Hazel (Murphy) Hagel. He passed away June 10, 2023, at Gordon Memorial Hospital, Gordon, Nebraska.&nbsp; He attended school in Scottsbluff Nebraska.&nbsp; On January 30, 1952, he married Patricia L. (Bartels) Hagel.&nbsp;&nbsp; Five children were born to this union.&nbsp; After Patricia’s death in 1996, Virgil married Joyce Cahoy-Williamson on December 19, 1997, and became a father to Joyce’s 5 children.&nbsp;Early in his life he was involved in the Gering Volunteer Fire Department and EMT.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and Army buddies on Sunday at Lake Minatare and gardening.&nbsp; During his life he received the nickname ‘Snake’ and to this day, no one knows the story behind it.&nbsp; &nbsp;Virgil built and managed the Morrison Livestock Sale Barn in Gering Nebraska until 1967 when he became a State Meat Inspector.&nbsp; In 1970 Virgil became a Federal Meat Inspector with the USDA until his retirement in 2020.&nbsp; The family moved to Gordon Nebraska in 1971.Virgil joined the US Army in 1952 and was active duty for two years. He then went on to serve in the US Guards until 1975, earning a bronze star with valor device during the Korean War for his heroism against the enemy.&nbsp; He also earned the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars and a United Nations Service Medal.&nbsp;Virgil was very active in the American Legion wherever he lived and was known throughout the State for his dedication to all Veterans.&nbsp; Virgil served on many boards to improve Veterans benefits, healthcare, access to care, etc.&nbsp; He was on the Nebraska Governor’s Board for the Veterans for 30 years, served as the Nebraska Legion Commander in 1985-1986 and the DAV Commander 2016-2022, DAV Judge Advocate 2022, Adjutant /Finance Officer District 1 American Legion.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was instrumental in establishing the State Veteran’s Cemetery in Alliance and rebuilding the Gordon American Legion Hall.&nbsp; He also served as a Veteran’s Liaison to Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel, in 2013-2015.&nbsp;Virgil is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Cahoy-Hagel, Virgil Hagel, Jr. (Diana), Linda (Kirk) Shipley, Cindy (Jim) Kime, Brenda Hagel, Wendy (David) Kilby, Donnie Williamson, Jr., Courtney (Andrew) Johnson, Torri Haytack, Katrina (Tim) Gonzales, Dominic Cahoy-Williamson (Lindsay), 29 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp;Virgil was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia, grandsons Brian Gwynn, Christopher Kime and Travis Hagel, his 5 sisters and parents.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held Friday, June 16, 2023, 2:00 pm at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Gordon, Nebraska. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held in the Gordon Cemetery. A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Virgil Arlen Hagel (1932 - 2023)

William E. Stewart “Bill” passed away on June 11th, 2023 at Hemingford Care Center, at age 95. Bill was born on July 16, 1927 to Lyle Jacob and Lorene M. (Smith) Stewart at Mountain View, Missouri. Bill spent his first three years at the family farm at Mountain View. The family then moved back to the Charleston Nebraska area. He spent his younger years in McCool Junction, Nebraska where he graduated from McCool Junction High School in 1944. He enlisted in the Navy in March of 1945 and was discharged in July of 1946. He was attached to the 90th Construction Battalion and was stationed at the Marine Air Base at Opama Japan for several months.

On June 1st, 1948, he married the love of his life, Barbara A. Montague at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Hemingford Nebraska. The couple lived for a short while in Alliance before moving to Chadron. In Chadron Bill and Barbara raised eight children, William, John, Steve, Mary, Bernadette, Anthony, Bridget and Alesia. Chadron was Bill’s home for over 65 years.

Bill had several jobs throughout his life. He first started working as a young boy for the local farmers around McCool from milking cows to driving a tractor pulling a binder. Bill like operating equipment and when he was old enough, he went to work for the H. W. Johnson Construction Co. where he operated heavy equipment on road construction jobs. This experience helped him get assigned to the Navy’s Construction Battalion better known as the “Sea Bee’s”. After he got married, he worked for the Chicago, Burlington &amp; Quincy Railroad in Alliance in the Storehouse and at that time the railroad still used steam engines. In the spring of 1949 Bill moved his family to Chadron where he went to work for Milton Grantham in the Kenwood Greenhouses. He liked raising plants so in 1952 he bought the Log Cabin Greenhouses from Chet Irish. In addition to raising and selling vegetable and bedding plants Bill also raise carnations and mums which he sold to the local florist shop. Eventually Bill started his own florist shop until he sold the business in 1963 to Bill Wiles. In the early greenhouse years Bill also worked for the Consumers Public Power Company as the night shift generator operator. In 1954 while he still had the greenhouses Bill went to work for the Nebraska Highway Department where he eventually worked his way up to Maintenance Foreman, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, and Highway Superintendent at Chadron Maintenance Office. He retired in 1993 after 39 years working for the Nebraska Highway Department.

Bill enjoyed sports and was an avid Husker fan. He also enjoyed gardening and always planted a big garden and lots of flowers around the house. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Chadron for many years.

Bill was proceeded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, his loving wife Barbara, son Stephen and daughter Alesia. He is survived by son Billy and wife Linda of Bigfork Montana, son John and wife Jolie of Chadron, daughter Mary Schnell and partner Steve Wolters of Blackhawk, South Dakota, daughter Bernadette Marquardt and husband Steve of Cedaredge, Colorado, son Tony of Great Falls, Montana, and daughter Bridget Burkhart and husband Tony of Scottsbluff. In addition to 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was a devote catholic and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for over 65 years. Bill never wavered in his faith and trust in his savior Jesus Christ. A rosary will be held on Monday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 10:00 am with Father Arul officiating at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Chadron.

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 </figure>William E. Stewart “Bill” passed away on June 11th, 2023 at Hemingford Care Center, at age 95. Bill was born on July 16, 1927 to Lyle Jacob and Lorene M. (Smith) Stewart at Mountain View, Missouri. Bill spent his first three years at the family farm at Mountain View. The family then moved back to the Charleston Nebraska area. He spent his younger years in McCool Junction, Nebraska where he graduated from McCool Junction High School in 1944. He enlisted in the Navy in March of 1945 and was discharged in July of 1946. He was attached to the 90th Construction Battalion and was stationed at the Marine Air Base at Opama Japan for several months.On June 1st, 1948, he married the love of his life, Barbara A. Montague at St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in Hemingford Nebraska. The couple lived for a short while in Alliance before moving to Chadron. In Chadron Bill and Barbara raised eight children, William, John, Steve, Mary, Bernadette, Anthony, Bridget and Alesia. Chadron was Bill’s home for over 65 years.Bill had several jobs throughout his life. He first started working as a young boy for the local farmers around McCool from milking cows to driving a tractor pulling a binder. Bill like operating equipment and when he was old enough, he went to work for the H. W. Johnson Construction Co. where he operated heavy equipment on road construction jobs. This experience helped him get assigned to the Navy’s Construction Battalion better known as the “Sea Bee’s”. After he got married, he worked for the Chicago, Burlington &amp; Quincy Railroad in Alliance in the Storehouse and at that time the railroad still used steam engines. In the spring of 1949 Bill moved his family to Chadron where he went to work for Milton Grantham in the Kenwood Greenhouses. He liked raising plants so in 1952 he bought the Log Cabin Greenhouses from Chet Irish. In addition to raising and selling vegetable and bedding plants Bill also raise carnations and mums which he sold to the local florist shop. Eventually Bill started his own florist shop until he sold the business in 1963 to Bill Wiles. In the early greenhouse years Bill also worked for the Consumers Public Power Company as the night shift generator operator. In 1954 while he still had the greenhouses Bill went to work for the Nebraska Highway Department where he eventually worked his way up to Maintenance Foreman, Highway Maintenance Supervisor, and Highway Superintendent at Chadron Maintenance Office. He retired in 1993 after 39 years working for the Nebraska Highway Department.Bill enjoyed sports and was an avid Husker fan. He also enjoyed gardening and always planted a big garden and lots of flowers around the house. He was a member of the American Legion Post in Chadron for many years.Bill was proceeded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters, his loving wife Barbara, son Stephen and daughter Alesia. He is survived by son Billy and wife Linda of Bigfork Montana, son John and wife Jolie of Chadron, daughter Mary Schnell and partner Steve Wolters of Blackhawk, South Dakota, daughter Bernadette Marquardt and husband Steve of Cedaredge, Colorado, son Tony of Great Falls, Montana, and daughter Bridget Burkhart and husband Tony of Scottsbluff. In addition to 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Bill was a devote catholic and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for over 65 years. Bill never wavered in his faith and trust in his savior Jesus Christ. A rosary will be held on Monday, June 19th at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 20th at 10:00 am with Father Arul officiating at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Chadron.

William E. 'Bill' Stewart (1927 - 2023)

William “Bill” Victor Rexus, 84 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home with family by his side.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Jon Simpson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be given to the church or Regional West Hospice. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com for the Rexus family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.

William Victor Rexus was born on May 27, 1939 to Victor and Caroline Rexus in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

He attended Springer Elementary school in Mitchell, graduating from Mitchell High School in 1957. He married Charlotte Jackson on October 30, 1960 and to this union Mark, Doug, Scott and Robin were born.

Bill farmed north of Mitchell and later in Gering Valley for 24 years. He worked at Western Sugar Company and Lockwood Corporation. In 1983, he worked for Pioneer Hi-bred International for 25 years. Bill was innovative, able to recognize a need, and create a solution. He designed and built irrigation ditch trash cleaners and in 1994 designed and built a combination lawn and garden trailer to work in conjunction with Walker mowers to solve the issue of handling grass clippings more efficiently. Through this creation, the family owned business Klipping King and Debris Systems Plus was established. He was a dealer for Hilleshog Beet Seed and Dixon &amp; Snapper.

Bill was a man of integrity, selfless, investing into the lives of all around him, his family, his customers and neighbors, always a helping hand. He loved his family passionately and left the legacy of character, be honest, help others, lead by example and take responsibility.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Charlotte Rexus; sons Mark (Jody) Rexus, Doug (Michelle) Rexus and Scott (Val) Rexus; daughter Robin (Shannon) Neal; grandchildren Tyler (Andrea) Rexus, Samantha (Matt) Hinman, Joshua (Tori) Rexus, Chantel (Jaime) Spath, Melissa (Ron) Wilson, Whitne′ (Steve) Howard, Colton Neal, Beth Rexus, Jacob Rexus and Megan Rexus; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Carolyn Ann (Marvin) Greeb, Marilyn (Harvey) Jackson and brother-in-law Roger Jackson and one niece and ten nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Geraldine Klein, Art and Lydia Jackson, great grandchild Madison Hinman and three nephews Tom Klein, Theron Jackson and Steven Klein.

“It isn’t what we leave behind, it’s what we leave in people’s hearts that counts.”

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 </figure>William “Bill” Victor Rexus, 84 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home with family by his side.A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Jon Simpson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Cremation has taken place.Memorials may be given to the church or Regional West Hospice. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com for the Rexus family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.William Victor Rexus was born on May 27, 1939 to Victor and Caroline Rexus in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.He attended Springer Elementary school in Mitchell, graduating from Mitchell High School in 1957. He married Charlotte Jackson on October 30, 1960 and to this union Mark, Doug, Scott and Robin were born.Bill farmed north of Mitchell and later in Gering Valley for 24 years. He worked at Western Sugar Company and Lockwood Corporation. In 1983, he worked for Pioneer Hi-bred International for 25 years. Bill was innovative, able to recognize a need, and create a solution. He designed and built irrigation ditch trash cleaners and in 1994 designed and built a combination lawn and garden trailer to work in conjunction with Walker mowers to solve the issue of handling grass clippings more efficiently. Through this creation, the family owned business Klipping King and Debris Systems Plus was established. He was a dealer for Hilleshog Beet Seed and Dixon &amp; Snapper.He attended Mitchell Berean Church.Bill was a man of integrity, selfless, investing into the lives of all around him, his family, his customers and neighbors, always a helping hand. He loved his family passionately and left the legacy of character, be honest, help others, lead by example and take responsibility.He is survived by his wife of 62 years Charlotte Rexus; sons Mark (Jody) Rexus, Doug (Michelle) Rexus and Scott (Val) Rexus; daughter Robin (Shannon) Neal; grandchildren Tyler (Andrea) Rexus, Samantha (Matt) Hinman, Joshua (Tori) Rexus, Chantel (Jaime) Spath, Melissa (Ron) Wilson, Whitne′ (Steve) Howard, Colton Neal, Beth Rexus, Jacob Rexus and Megan Rexus; 14 great grandchildren; sisters Carolyn Ann (Marvin) Greeb, Marilyn (Harvey) Jackson and brother-in-law Roger Jackson and one niece and ten nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Geraldine Klein, Art and Lydia Jackson, great grandchild Madison Hinman and three nephews Tom Klein, Theron Jackson and Steven Klein.“It isn’t what we leave behind, it’s what we leave in people’s hearts that counts.”

William “Bill” Victor Rexus (1939 - 2023)

Barbara L. Nansel, 88 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney. Memorial services at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE on June 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

Barbara was born June 29, 1934, in Alliance, Nebraska to Alton S. and Grace E. (Greenwood) Mote. She grew up in Alliance and attended Alliance High School, graduating with the class of 1952. She married Ken Dietrich in August of 1954. To this marriage two children were born, Daniel and Tamara. The family lived in Arizona from 1963-1967 and then moved back to Alliance. They divorced in 1976.

On October 25, 1979, Barb was united in marriage to Lane Nansel in Alliance. Barb worked as the Secretary to the Principal at Alliance High School for nearly 20 years. The couple also lived in Pine Bluffs, WY from 1989-2005 before they moved to Kearney.

Barb attended St. James Catholic Church and was a member of Newcomers, bridge club and women’s and couples Bunco. She bowled for many years and enjoyed reading and painting.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lane Nansel of Kearney; son, Daniel Dietrich and significant other, Gail Kulas of Alliance; daughter, Tami McNamee and husband, Mike Tymitz of Kingman, AZ; step-children, Vickie Macafee, (Dale) of Council Bluffs, IA, Debbie Dobesh (Ron) of Kearney and Michael Nansel (Lora) of Littleton, CO; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; as well as several extended family members and friends.

Barb was preceded in death by her parents; sister Sandra and brother-in-law Richard (Dick) Markoff.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

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 </figure>Barbara L. Nansel, 88 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney. Memorial services at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE on June 23rd, 2023 at 1:00 PM.Barbara was born June 29, 1934, in Alliance, Nebraska to Alton S. and Grace E. (Greenwood) Mote. She grew up in Alliance and attended Alliance High School, graduating with the class of 1952. She married Ken Dietrich in August of 1954. To this marriage two children were born, Daniel and Tamara. The family lived in Arizona from 1963-1967 and then moved back to Alliance. They divorced in 1976.On October 25, 1979, Barb was united in marriage to Lane Nansel in Alliance. Barb worked as the Secretary to the Principal at Alliance High School for nearly 20 years. The couple also lived in Pine Bluffs, WY from 1989-2005 before they moved to Kearney.Barb attended St. James Catholic Church and was a member of Newcomers, bridge club and women’s and couples Bunco. She bowled for many years and enjoyed reading and painting.Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Lane Nansel of Kearney; son, Daniel Dietrich and significant other, Gail Kulas of Alliance; daughter, Tami McNamee and husband, Mike Tymitz of Kingman, AZ; step-children, Vickie Macafee, (Dale) of Council Bluffs, IA, Debbie Dobesh (Ron) of Kearney and Michael Nansel (Lora) of Littleton, CO; 9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; as well as several extended family members and friends.Barb was preceded in death by her parents; sister Sandra and brother-in-law Richard (Dick) Markoff.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Barbara L. Nansel (1934 - 2023)

William A. Aspden, 85, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

A graveside service will be Friday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

He was born June 23, 1937 in Scottsbluff, NE to Warren and Velma (Donovan) Aspden. From June 8, 1962 to May 25, 1965 he served in the U.S. Army.&nbsp;

On March 28, 1970 he was united in marriage to Pamela Sue Koepke. Bill was retired from Safeway where he worked as a store manager.&nbsp; Bill and his wife, Pam moved to Alliance in January, 2019 and he was a member of St. John’s United Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Pam, his daughter, Lori Pinley of Longmont, CO, his grandchildren, Crystal (Kenny) Amador of Sterling, CO and A.J. Pinley of Grand Island, NE and his great-grandchildren, Atticus and William Pinley.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sisters and brother, Gladys (Gordon) Dughman of Sterling, CO, Michael (Mary) Aspden of Alliance and Joan (Jerry) Reeves of Seward, NE and sister-in-law, Lois Aspden of Thornton, CO and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Gene, Jack and Bing.

Memorials may be given to St. John’s United Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>William A. Aspden, 85, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.A graveside service will be Friday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.He was born June 23, 1937 in Scottsbluff, NE to Warren and Velma (Donovan) Aspden. From June 8, 1962 to May 25, 1965 he served in the U.S. Army.&nbsp;On March 28, 1970 he was united in marriage to Pamela Sue Koepke. Bill was retired from Safeway where he worked as a store manager.&nbsp; Bill and his wife, Pam moved to Alliance in January, 2019 and he was a member of St. John’s United Lutheran Church.He is survived by his wife, Pam, his daughter, Lori Pinley of Longmont, CO, his grandchildren, Crystal (Kenny) Amador of Sterling, CO and A.J. Pinley of Grand Island, NE and his great-grandchildren, Atticus and William Pinley.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sisters and brother, Gladys (Gordon) Dughman of Sterling, CO, Michael (Mary) Aspden of Alliance and Joan (Jerry) Reeves of Seward, NE and sister-in-law, Lois Aspden of Thornton, CO and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Gene, Jack and Bing.Memorials may be given to St. John’s United Lutheran Church.

William A. Aspden (1937 - 2023)

Danny Virgil Wood was born in Chadron, Nebraska in 1943. He was the oldest of four sons born to Virgil and Kathryn Wood.

He spent his school years in Chadron and graduated from Chadron Prep in 1961.

In 1960, Danny married his high school sweetheart Merrita Chipperfield and had two sons, Matthew and Christopher.

Danny and Merrita were married for 16 years and spent most of that time living in Ogallala, Nebraska where Danny worked for Lamberts Lumber and Cisco Feed and Seed.

They eventually moved back home to Chadron where Danny worked as Superintendent of Bridges and Building, for Chicago North Western Railroad until his retirement in 1992.

1978 was a year of big changes. Danny and Lee Taylor joined their families and began a nearly 50 year adventure of railroading, ranching, traveling and raising six children, Danny’s two boys, Matthew and Christopher and Lee’s four children, David, Daniel, Dawnita, and Deanna. Their lives have been full of hard work, laughter, fishing, and travel. Dan loved his bowling, and bowled on several leagues throughout the years. He kept involved with and helped with his alumni association, he used his carpentry skills to remodel their home. Lee and Danny enjoyed camping, fishing, a little fun gambling, traveling and helping out the family ranch.

Danny is survived by Lee Taylor, his sons, Matthew (Denise) Wood, Christopher (Leah) Wood. Lee’s children David Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Dawnita Wood, and Deanna (Tony) Johnson. Brothers Charles, Robert, and Frank Wood. Numerus grand children and great grandchildren.

Danny is preceded in death by his parents. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Danny Virgil Wood was born in Chadron, Nebraska in 1943. He was the oldest of four sons born to Virgil and Kathryn Wood.He spent his school years in Chadron and graduated from Chadron Prep in 1961.In 1960, Danny married his high school sweetheart Merrita Chipperfield and had two sons, Matthew and Christopher.Danny and Merrita were married for 16 years and spent most of that time living in Ogallala, Nebraska where Danny worked for Lamberts Lumber and Cisco Feed and Seed.They eventually moved back home to Chadron where Danny worked as Superintendent of Bridges and Building, for Chicago North Western Railroad until his retirement in 1992.1978 was a year of big changes. Danny and Lee Taylor joined their families and began a nearly 50 year adventure of railroading, ranching, traveling and raising six children, Danny’s two boys, Matthew and Christopher and Lee’s four children, David, Daniel, Dawnita, and Deanna. Their lives have been full of hard work, laughter, fishing, and travel. Dan loved his bowling, and bowled on several leagues throughout the years. He kept involved with and helped with his alumni association, he used his carpentry skills to remodel their home. Lee and Danny enjoyed camping, fishing, a little fun gambling, traveling and helping out the family ranch.Danny is survived by Lee Taylor, his sons, Matthew (Denise) Wood, Christopher (Leah) Wood. Lee’s children David Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Dawnita Wood, and Deanna (Tony) Johnson. Brothers Charles, Robert, and Frank Wood. Numerus grand children and great grandchildren.Danny is preceded in death by his parents. &nbsp;

Danny Virgil Wood (1943 - 2023)

Bud and Diane Bowles of Rushville, NE shared an amazing love; being the best of friends, they were virtually never parted for the more than 40 years they were together.&nbsp; As each of them experienced a decline in health, they often expressed a desire to move on from this world together.&nbsp; This wish has been granted; with great sadness their family shares that Diane passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, and Bud passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Melvin (Bud) J. Bowles, son of Roy Melvin and Mary Louisa Bowles, was born on November 1, 1934, in Vian, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Raised in Sallisaw, he grew up near the Arkansas River resulting in Bud’s love of hunting, fishing and camping; he was always most at home in the outdoors.

Diane Elaine Bowles, only daughter of George (Jim) Milroy and Mona Cecile Comer, was born February 22, 1943, in Superior, Wisconsin.&nbsp; Diane’s family moved to Rapid City, SD when she was a young child; growing up surrounded by the beauty of western South Dakota created within her a lifelong love of the outdoors.

Bud and Diane were each married and raised a family before circumstances brought them together as an inseparable couple with a romance that lasted through the decades.&nbsp; Given their mutual love of the outdoors they created many, many happy camping, fishing, and hunting memories with their children and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp; As reminiscences are shared, the majority are sure to contain stores of these adventures.

The Bowles also shared a love of football, but that did not extend to the teams they supported.&nbsp; Bud was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan while Diane was a dedicated Nebraska Corn Husker; every Saturday during football season saw OU and NU flags on either side of their porch with the sound of cheerful banter coming from within as they each cheered their favorite team to victory.

Bud and Diane were also avid bowlers, they played on leagues for many years and were often joined by their children to participate in tournaments.&nbsp; It is here that many of their lifelong friendships were made.

Greater than their love of outdoors, football and bowling, perhaps even rivaling their love of family, was their mutual love of dogs.&nbsp; Bud and Diane always had at least two dogs which traveled with them to visit family or joined them on their many adventures.&nbsp; You had to be ok with dog hair and giving out pets when you visited them.

Bud was a hard-working man who never fully retired; he had a reputation for honesty and integrity in all his dealings.&nbsp; As Diane began to experience health challenges, taking care of all her needs became his highest priority. Loved by many for his generosity and sense of humor, his loss will be felt not just by family and friends, but also by the entire community of Rushville.

Diane shared Bud’s sense of humor which was complimented with a deep love for family and friends that drove her to be that friend you could turn to in times of need.&nbsp; As health issues forced her to be spend more and more time at home, she began playing online games where she made true and lasting friendships with women from around the world.&nbsp; She also used this medium to stay close with family near and far allowing her to participate in events even when she couldn’t physically be there.

Bud and Diane will be deeply missed by Diane’s brothers Doug, Andy and Roger Comer; their children Vonnie Donnely, Ken (Sissy) Burrows, Gerry (Ronnie) Burrows, Barb (Rich) Genaro; David (LaDonna) Bowles, Dina Kearns and (honorary) Missy Retzlaff; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and special friends Robin, Tracy and Rose.&nbsp; The Bowles’ are preceded in death by their parents Roy and Mary Bowles and George and Mona Comer; Bud’s siblings Cecil, Raymond, Ruth, Fred, Ruby, Richard, O’Dell, Junior, Howard and Bobby; sons Steve Fletcher and Donny Bowles; grandson Jason Burrows; and special friends Dan, Gail, Van, Denny and Cush.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 15th&nbsp;at 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Center, 210 S. Main Street, Rushville, Nebraska, followed by grave side services at Rushville Cemetery.&nbsp; A luncheon will be held following the services at the Senior Citizens Center, all are welcome to attend.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bud and Diane Bowles of Rushville, NE shared an amazing love; being the best of friends, they were virtually never parted for the more than 40 years they were together.&nbsp; As each of them experienced a decline in health, they often expressed a desire to move on from this world together.&nbsp; This wish has been granted; with great sadness their family shares that Diane passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, and Bud passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.Melvin (Bud) J. Bowles, son of Roy Melvin and Mary Louisa Bowles, was born on November 1, 1934, in Vian, Oklahoma.&nbsp; Raised in Sallisaw, he grew up near the Arkansas River resulting in Bud’s love of hunting, fishing and camping; he was always most at home in the outdoors.Diane Elaine Bowles, only daughter of George (Jim) Milroy and Mona Cecile Comer, was born February 22, 1943, in Superior, Wisconsin.&nbsp; Diane’s family moved to Rapid City, SD when she was a young child; growing up surrounded by the beauty of western South Dakota created within her a lifelong love of the outdoors.Bud and Diane were each married and raised a family before circumstances brought them together as an inseparable couple with a romance that lasted through the decades.&nbsp; Given their mutual love of the outdoors they created many, many happy camping, fishing, and hunting memories with their children and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp; As reminiscences are shared, the majority are sure to contain stores of these adventures.The Bowles also shared a love of football, but that did not extend to the teams they supported.&nbsp; Bud was an avid Oklahoma Sooners fan while Diane was a dedicated Nebraska Corn Husker; every Saturday during football season saw OU and NU flags on either side of their porch with the sound of cheerful banter coming from within as they each cheered their favorite team to victory.Bud and Diane were also avid bowlers, they played on leagues for many years and were often joined by their children to participate in tournaments.&nbsp; It is here that many of their lifelong friendships were made.Greater than their love of outdoors, football and bowling, perhaps even rivaling their love of family, was their mutual love of dogs.&nbsp; Bud and Diane always had at least two dogs which traveled with them to visit family or joined them on their many adventures.&nbsp; You had to be ok with dog hair and giving out pets when you visited them.Bud was a hard-working man who never fully retired; he had a reputation for honesty and integrity in all his dealings.&nbsp; As Diane began to experience health challenges, taking care of all her needs became his highest priority. Loved by many for his generosity and sense of humor, his loss will be felt not just by family and friends, but also by the entire community of Rushville.Diane shared Bud’s sense of humor which was complimented with a deep love for family and friends that drove her to be that friend you could turn to in times of need.&nbsp; As health issues forced her to be spend more and more time at home, she began playing online games where she made true and lasting friendships with women from around the world.&nbsp; She also used this medium to stay close with family near and far allowing her to participate in events even when she couldn’t physically be there.Bud and Diane will be deeply missed by Diane’s brothers Doug, Andy and Roger Comer; their children Vonnie Donnely, Ken (Sissy) Burrows, Gerry (Ronnie) Burrows, Barb (Rich) Genaro; David (LaDonna) Bowles, Dina Kearns and (honorary) Missy Retzlaff; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and special friends Robin, Tracy and Rose.&nbsp; The Bowles’ are preceded in death by their parents Roy and Mary Bowles and George and Mona Comer; Bud’s siblings Cecil, Raymond, Ruth, Fred, Ruby, Richard, O’Dell, Junior, Howard and Bobby; sons Steve Fletcher and Donny Bowles; grandson Jason Burrows; and special friends Dan, Gail, Van, Denny and Cush.A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 15th&nbsp;at 2:00 pm at the Senior Citizens Center, 210 S. Main Street, Rushville, Nebraska, followed by grave side services at Rushville Cemetery.&nbsp; A luncheon will be held following the services at the Senior Citizens Center, all are welcome to attend.&nbsp;

Melvin (Bud) J. Bowles (1934) & Diane Elaine Bowles (1943)

Jean Ann Marchant, 79, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

She was born on August 4, 1943, in Chadron, Nebraska to William and Ruth (Crowe) Christensen.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jean grew up in Chadron, but moved with her family to Scottsbluff, Nebraska where she attended and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1962.

On August 20, 1964, she was united in marriage to William A. “Bill” Marchant in Chadron.&nbsp; Bill and Jean moved to Alliance where Jean was a housewife and a stay-at-home mother, raising her two daughters.&nbsp; She later worked at many retail businesses in Alliance.

Jean was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Box Butte Hospital Auxiliary.&nbsp; She was known for being a great decorator, always decorating her home for every holiday.&nbsp;

She is survived by her daughters, Kim (Jeff) Metz of Angora, and Tori Marchant of Scottsbluff; her two grandsons that she was so proud of, Dillon and Logan Metz of Angora; her brother, Melvin Christensen of Chadron; brother in laws, Bob Olson of Alliance, Bob Marchant of Chadron, Don (Laurie) Marchant of Kaw City, Oklahoma and her sister-in-law, Norene (Steve) Jensen of Gering; Many special nieces and nephews, Jodi Sutphen, Amy Varner, Brad Olson, Bill Christensen, Brian Fisher, Cindi Nielsen, Christi Glenn, Daniel Marchant, Matthew Jensen, and Mark Jensen; and her loving cat Louie.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister, Marge Olson and her sister-in-law, Dolores Christensen.

Memorial services will be Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be sent in care of the family for a future designated memorial.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Jean Ann Marchant, 79, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.She was born on August 4, 1943, in Chadron, Nebraska to William and Ruth (Crowe) Christensen.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jean grew up in Chadron, but moved with her family to Scottsbluff, Nebraska where she attended and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1962.On August 20, 1964, she was united in marriage to William A. “Bill” Marchant in Chadron.&nbsp; Bill and Jean moved to Alliance where Jean was a housewife and a stay-at-home mother, raising her two daughters.&nbsp; She later worked at many retail businesses in Alliance.Jean was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Box Butte Hospital Auxiliary.&nbsp; She was known for being a great decorator, always decorating her home for every holiday.&nbsp;She is survived by her daughters, Kim (Jeff) Metz of Angora, and Tori Marchant of Scottsbluff; her two grandsons that she was so proud of, Dillon and Logan Metz of Angora; her brother, Melvin Christensen of Chadron; brother in laws, Bob Olson of Alliance, Bob Marchant of Chadron, Don (Laurie) Marchant of Kaw City, Oklahoma and her sister-in-law, Norene (Steve) Jensen of Gering; Many special nieces and nephews, Jodi Sutphen, Amy Varner, Brad Olson, Bill Christensen, Brian Fisher, Cindi Nielsen, Christi Glenn, Daniel Marchant, Matthew Jensen, and Mark Jensen; and her loving cat Louie.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister, Marge Olson and her sister-in-law, Dolores Christensen.Memorial services will be Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be sent in care of the family for a future designated memorial.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jean Ann Marchant (1943 - 2023)

Barbara J. Barnum, age 74, of Scottsbluff, passed away on May 30, 2023 at her home after a four year battle with breast cancer. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

She was born October 5, 1948 in Eureka, Kansas, to Bill D. and Marilyn (Evenson) Johnson, receiving her early education in the Kimball, Nebraska schools. She graduated in 1967, after which she attended college for cosmetology, graduating in 1969. For many years, she worked as a bookkeeper for companies such as Kelly Bean and Bumper to Bumper. Her grandbabies and great-grandbabies were her greatest joy, alongside her passion for gardening, which she shared with her children, who she convinced to help her with the lawn work.

Survivors include her sons, Shawn Farrar of Gering, Nebraska, and Breck (Tracy) Grasz of Lexington, Oklahoma; sister, Debe (Don) Rider; granddaughters, Harley Craig and Maddilyn Farrar; nephew, Aaron Rider; and great-grandchildren, Liam, Olivia, and Paisley, all of Scottsbluff.

Preceding her in death are her parents; sister, Brenda; grandparents; and great-granddaughter, Izabelle Craig.

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 </figure>Barbara J. Barnum, age 74, of Scottsbluff, passed away on May 30, 2023 at her home after a four year battle with breast cancer. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>She was born October 5, 1948 in Eureka, Kansas, to Bill D. and Marilyn (Evenson) Johnson, receiving her early education in the Kimball, Nebraska schools. She graduated in 1967, after which she attended college for cosmetology, graduating in 1969. For many years, she worked as a bookkeeper for companies such as Kelly Bean and Bumper to Bumper. Her grandbabies and great-grandbabies were her greatest joy, alongside her passion for gardening, which she shared with her children, who she convinced to help her with the lawn work.Survivors include her sons, Shawn Farrar of Gering, Nebraska, and Breck (Tracy) Grasz of Lexington, Oklahoma; sister, Debe (Don) Rider; granddaughters, Harley Craig and Maddilyn Farrar; nephew, Aaron Rider; and great-grandchildren, Liam, Olivia, and Paisley, all of Scottsbluff.Preceding her in death are her parents; sister, Brenda; grandparents; and great-granddaughter, Izabelle Craig.

Barbara J. Barnum (1948 - 2023)

&nbsp; Johnathon Nuss, 93, of Gering passed away May 31, 2023 in Scottsbluff. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering with Reverend Richard Neugebauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Monday at the Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. A memorial in John’s honor has been established in care of the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Johnathon’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Johnathon Adolf Nuss was born November 20, 1929 in Sutton, Nebraska to Adolf and Olga (Gries) Nuss. The family moved and worked at farms throughout the area. When he was able, he enlisted in the Army. After his service he returned to Scottsbluff and began his autobody career working for his older brother and at Kizzier Chevrolet. On October 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Roma Baltes in Scottsbluff; two boys, Steven in 1959 and Harvey in 1960 joined the family. He continued to work for Kizziers until he opened Panhandle Autobody in 1985 with his business partners Albert Sanchez and Sal Hurta. He retired in 2000 after 47 years in the field. He enjoyed making wooden boxes, peg games and other trinkets. John liked polka and country western music, coffee with friends at the Log Cabin and taking Sunday drives. He was active in his church and served as head usher for 12 years. John’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the special caregivers: Judy, Callie, Jessica, Rosa, Kathy and Jane, along with the staff at the Residency for their special care. He is survived by his sons, Steven and Harvey of Gering; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Roma in 2015 and siblings, Wilber, Rudy, Chuck, Ben, Wanita, and Delores.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Johnathon Nuss, 93, of Gering passed away May 31, 2023 in Scottsbluff. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering with Reverend Richard Neugebauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be from 4-7pm Monday at the Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. A memorial in John’s honor has been established in care of the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Johnathon’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.Johnathon Adolf Nuss was born November 20, 1929 in Sutton, Nebraska to Adolf and Olga (Gries) Nuss. The family moved and worked at farms throughout the area. When he was able, he enlisted in the Army. After his service he returned to Scottsbluff and began his autobody career working for his older brother and at Kizzier Chevrolet. On October 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Roma Baltes in Scottsbluff; two boys, Steven in 1959 and Harvey in 1960 joined the family. He continued to work for Kizziers until he opened Panhandle Autobody in 1985 with his business partners Albert Sanchez and Sal Hurta. He retired in 2000 after 47 years in the field. He enjoyed making wooden boxes, peg games and other trinkets. John liked polka and country western music, coffee with friends at the Log Cabin and taking Sunday drives. He was active in his church and served as head usher for 12 years. John’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the special caregivers: Judy, Callie, Jessica, Rosa, Kathy and Jane, along with the staff at the Residency for their special care. He is survived by his sons, Steven and Harvey of Gering; and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Roma in 2015 and siblings, Wilber, Rudy, Chuck, Ben, Wanita, and Delores.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Johnathon Adolf Nuss (1929 - 2023)

Devona M. Hungerford age 97 of Seguin, passed away on May 28, 2023. She was born in Alliance Nebraska to Carn and Hattie (Pyle) Eaton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Robert R. Hungerford, her brothers, Adrian Eaton and Gary Eaton and, wife Louise.

Survivors include her son, Richard Hungerford and, wife Jeanette; grandchildren, Marc Hungerford and, wife Veronica and Michael Hungerford; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emma Hungerford; sister-in-law, Gladys Eaton; as well as several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and, friends.

Private Burial will be held in Crawford Cemetery in Crawford, Nebraska.

Memorial contributions may be made to, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,&nbsp;501 St. Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

You are invited to sign the guest book at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.treshewell.com/">www.treshewell.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary,&nbsp;165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Devona M. Hungerford age 97 of Seguin, passed away on May 28, 2023. She was born in Alliance Nebraska to Carn and Hattie (Pyle) Eaton.She is preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Robert R. Hungerford, her brothers, Adrian Eaton and Gary Eaton and, wife Louise.Survivors include her son, Richard Hungerford and, wife Jeanette; grandchildren, Marc Hungerford and, wife Veronica and Michael Hungerford; great-grandchildren, Ethan and Emma Hungerford; sister-in-law, Gladys Eaton; as well as several nieces, nephews, other loving family members and, friends.Private Burial will be held in Crawford Cemetery in Crawford, Nebraska.Memorial contributions may be made to, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital,&nbsp;501 St. Jude PL Memphis, TN 38105-9959.You are invited to sign the guest book at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.treshewell.com/">www.treshewell.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary,&nbsp;165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Devona M. Hungerford (1926 - 2023)

Phyllis D. Dodge (Henning) of Lincoln, NE, passed away on May 29, 2023.

She was born on June 14, 1931, in Effingham, KS the daughter of Oren Dean and Dorothy Catherine (Christie) Henning.

Phyllis grew up in Everest, Kansas and graduated from Everest High School.&nbsp; Phyllis started working at a very young age as a waitress in her family’s restaurant and worked the soda fountain in the local drugstore in Everest.&nbsp; She was one of the first remote workers, long before remote working was the thing, doing bookwork from home for a local couple who did tax work for families all over Kansas.&nbsp; After that, she went to work at the Union State Bank in Everest and worked there for over 20 years.

In 1976 Phyllis moved to Alliance, Nebraska where she was able to build her first new home.&nbsp; In Alliance she worked for Nile Valley Federal Savings and Loan, Ohio National Life, Brittan Insurance and Stan Feddersen Insurance, finally retiring at the age of 82.

Phyllis loved being close to her children and grandchildren and enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles, sharing time together on holidays and baking everyone’s favorite treats.&nbsp; Her favorite holidays were Memorial Day, Flag Day (her birthday) and July 4th, when she displayed red, white and blue decorations throughout her house.&nbsp; She loved planting flowers, picnics in the park and mowing her lawn.&nbsp; She loved visiting the ranch and spending time outside in the gazebo.&nbsp; Whenever there was a family need, she was the first to roll up her sleeves and help.

Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Paula Crouse (Steve) of Walton, Nebraska; grandchildren Jarrod Crouse (Janelle), Megan Chrisman (Aron), Crystal Crouse, Bridget Johnston (Kevin), Casey Collins (Megan) and six great grandchildren.

Phyllis was preceded in death by a daughter Deena Collins, her parents Dean and Dorothy (Christie), a half-sister Delores (Andre) Goodpasture and brother Carl Henning.

A celebration of life will be held on June 18th, 2023, in Bennet, Nebraska at the Bennett City Park at 11:00 a.m.

Memorial contributions will go to the Alliance Park Foundation or the Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be mailed to Paula Crouse, 6447 S 176th&nbsp;Street, Walton, NE&nbsp; 68461.

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 </figure>Phyllis D. Dodge (Henning) of Lincoln, NE, passed away on May 29, 2023.She was born on June 14, 1931, in Effingham, KS the daughter of Oren Dean and Dorothy Catherine (Christie) Henning.Phyllis grew up in Everest, Kansas and graduated from Everest High School.&nbsp; Phyllis started working at a very young age as a waitress in her family’s restaurant and worked the soda fountain in the local drugstore in Everest.&nbsp; She was one of the first remote workers, long before remote working was the thing, doing bookwork from home for a local couple who did tax work for families all over Kansas.&nbsp; After that, she went to work at the Union State Bank in Everest and worked there for over 20 years.In 1976 Phyllis moved to Alliance, Nebraska where she was able to build her first new home.&nbsp; In Alliance she worked for Nile Valley Federal Savings and Loan, Ohio National Life, Brittan Insurance and Stan Feddersen Insurance, finally retiring at the age of 82.Phyllis loved being close to her children and grandchildren and enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles, sharing time together on holidays and baking everyone’s favorite treats.&nbsp; Her favorite holidays were Memorial Day, Flag Day (her birthday) and July 4th, when she displayed red, white and blue decorations throughout her house.&nbsp; She loved planting flowers, picnics in the park and mowing her lawn.&nbsp; She loved visiting the ranch and spending time outside in the gazebo.&nbsp; Whenever there was a family need, she was the first to roll up her sleeves and help.Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Paula Crouse (Steve) of Walton, Nebraska; grandchildren Jarrod Crouse (Janelle), Megan Chrisman (Aron), Crystal Crouse, Bridget Johnston (Kevin), Casey Collins (Megan) and six great grandchildren.Phyllis was preceded in death by a daughter Deena Collins, her parents Dean and Dorothy (Christie), a half-sister Delores (Andre) Goodpasture and brother Carl Henning.A celebration of life will be held on June 18th, 2023, in Bennet, Nebraska at the Bennett City Park at 11:00 a.m.Memorial contributions will go to the Alliance Park Foundation or the Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be mailed to Paula Crouse, 6447 S 176th&nbsp;Street, Walton, NE&nbsp; 68461.

Phyllis D. Dodge (Henning) (1931 - 2023)

Barbara Knight Toomey, a longtime resident of Sanibel Island, died May 22, 2023, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. She was 86.

Raised on Indian Creek Island in Miami Beach, Barbara enjoyed a lifelong love of the outdoors and natural sciences. During her youth, she was an accomplished golfer, equestrian and fisherwoman, having achieved numerous world record catches by the age of twenty. During World War II, Barbara and her father would often travel to Sanibel Island and Boca Grande to enjoy fishing and shelling. She also spent many summers marlin fishing in the Bahamas, where the family had a home in Cat Cay.

Barbara attended Briarcliff College in New York, and then the University of Miami, where she&nbsp;met her future husband Paul Reed Toomey. In 1959, the couple married in a Christmas Eve&nbsp;ceremony on Indian Creek Island (they remained married for 52 years until Reed’s passing in&nbsp;2011). Soon after their wedding, Barbara attended the University of Boston while Reed&nbsp;completed his law degree at nearby Harvard University. She studied cartography, zoology&nbsp;(ichthyology) and, later in life, graduate studies in human osteology and paleontology.

Barbara had three sons, James (Jim), Christopher (Kitt) and Michael (Mike). Inspired to raise&nbsp;her children outside city environs, Barbara moved the family to Sanibel Island in the late 1960s.&nbsp;The family divided their time between Miami, Los Angeles and Sanibel to accommodate work&nbsp;schedules but, by the mid-1970s, Sanibel was their full-time home. She planned activities for&nbsp;her boys that tapped into their thirst for adventure such as scavenger hunts for seashells,&nbsp;insects, bones, rocks, invasive air potatoes – anything that could be adhered to with a hot glue&nbsp;gun. She had an affinity for turning chores into games and would not let them play truant to&nbsp;repair a two-stroke engine in the front yard. She was adamant that age and resources were not&nbsp;an obstacle to learning new skills. She also encouraged world travel for developing a sense of&nbsp;place, scale and culture.

On Sanibel, Barbara’s many volunteer and philanthropic endeavors included Care and&nbsp;Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF),&nbsp;Sanibel Elementary School (The Sanibel School), Sanibel’s first fine arts committee, the&nbsp;inaugural Live Shelling Committee and the Sanibel Public Library. Her love of books led her to a&nbsp;14 year position as a librarian. She preferred hands-on, behind-the-scenes roles and most&nbsp;often worked and contributed under the condition of anonymity.

Barbara served on the board of Knight-Ridder Newspapers – a fortune 500 company founded&nbsp;by her father and uncle; as well as a long tenure on the board of the John S. and James L.&nbsp;Knight Foundation (The Knight Foundation), based originally in Akron, Ohio and later Miami, Florida.

Upon retirement, Barbara began a new journey to pursue her lifelong passion for paleontology.&nbsp; This led her to unlikely locales on all seven continents. She eschewed the formality of fine resorts and dining, instead preferring safari tents and meals-ready-to-eat.&nbsp; Barbara worked closely with the Florida Museum of Natural History.&nbsp; For two decades, she led teams of students and scientists on expeditions to her ranch in the badlands of northwest Nebraska, unearthing vertebrate and invertebrate fossils for museum and university studies.&nbsp; She received the Katherine Palmer Award from the Paleontological Research Institution in 2018 for 30 years of collecting and curating hundreds of thousands of fossil specimens.

While struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for over 20 years, she still found enjoyment in her jigsaw puzzles, trivia games, Jeopardy! and nightly dinners with friends, family, a key lime pie and a glass or two of chardonnay.&nbsp; She maintained her strong will and fighting spirit until the end.&nbsp; She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Barbara is survived byer three sons, daughter-in-law Lori (Bradenton, FL), granddaughter Kristen (Bradenton, FL), frand-godson Niles (Miami, FL), as well as her sisters, Marylyn "Dee" North (Hickory, NC), Marjorie Crane (Charlotte, NC) and Beverly Olson (Macon, GA), and many nieces and nephews.

No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the University of Florida Foundation - Barbara and Reed Toomey Endowment in Invertebrate Paleontology (UFF 13610), sent in care of Roger Portell, Florida Museum of Natural History, PO Box 117800, Gainesville , FL 32611-7800.

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 </figure>Barbara Knight Toomey, a longtime resident of Sanibel Island, died May 22, 2023, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, Florida. She was 86.Raised on Indian Creek Island in Miami Beach, Barbara enjoyed a lifelong love of the outdoors and natural sciences. During her youth, she was an accomplished golfer, equestrian and fisherwoman, having achieved numerous world record catches by the age of twenty. During World War II, Barbara and her father would often travel to Sanibel Island and Boca Grande to enjoy fishing and shelling. She also spent many summers marlin fishing in the Bahamas, where the family had a home in Cat Cay.Barbara attended Briarcliff College in New York, and then the University of Miami, where she&nbsp;met her future husband Paul Reed Toomey. In 1959, the couple married in a Christmas Eve&nbsp;ceremony on Indian Creek Island (they remained married for 52 years until Reed’s passing in&nbsp;2011). Soon after their wedding, Barbara attended the University of Boston while Reed&nbsp;completed his law degree at nearby Harvard University. She studied cartography, zoology&nbsp;(ichthyology) and, later in life, graduate studies in human osteology and paleontology.Barbara had three sons, James (Jim), Christopher (Kitt) and Michael (Mike). Inspired to raise&nbsp;her children outside city environs, Barbara moved the family to Sanibel Island in the late 1960s.&nbsp;The family divided their time between Miami, Los Angeles and Sanibel to accommodate work&nbsp;schedules but, by the mid-1970s, Sanibel was their full-time home. She planned activities for&nbsp;her boys that tapped into their thirst for adventure such as scavenger hunts for seashells,&nbsp;insects, bones, rocks, invasive air potatoes – anything that could be adhered to with a hot glue&nbsp;gun. She had an affinity for turning chores into games and would not let them play truant to&nbsp;repair a two-stroke engine in the front yard. She was adamant that age and resources were not&nbsp;an obstacle to learning new skills. She also encouraged world travel for developing a sense of&nbsp;place, scale and culture.On Sanibel, Barbara’s many volunteer and philanthropic endeavors included Care and&nbsp;Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF),&nbsp;Sanibel Elementary School (The Sanibel School), Sanibel’s first fine arts committee, the&nbsp;inaugural Live Shelling Committee and the Sanibel Public Library. Her love of books led her to a&nbsp;14 year position as a librarian. She preferred hands-on, behind-the-scenes roles and most&nbsp;often worked and contributed under the condition of anonymity.Barbara served on the board of Knight-Ridder Newspapers – a fortune 500 company founded&nbsp;by her father and uncle; as well as a long tenure on the board of the John S. and James L.&nbsp;Knight Foundation (The Knight Foundation), based originally in Akron, Ohio and later Miami, Florida.Upon retirement, Barbara began a new journey to pursue her lifelong passion for paleontology.&nbsp; This led her to unlikely locales on all seven continents. She eschewed the formality of fine resorts and dining, instead preferring safari tents and meals-ready-to-eat.&nbsp; Barbara worked closely with the Florida Museum of Natural History.&nbsp; For two decades, she led teams of students and scientists on expeditions to her ranch in the badlands of northwest Nebraska, unearthing vertebrate and invertebrate fossils for museum and university studies.&nbsp; She received the Katherine Palmer Award from the Paleontological Research Institution in 2018 for 30 years of collecting and curating hundreds of thousands of fossil specimens.While struggling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for over 20 years, she still found enjoyment in her jigsaw puzzles, trivia games, Jeopardy! and nightly dinners with friends, family, a key lime pie and a glass or two of chardonnay.&nbsp; She maintained her strong will and fighting spirit until the end.&nbsp; She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.Barbara is survived byer three sons, daughter-in-law Lori (Bradenton, FL), granddaughter Kristen (Bradenton, FL), frand-godson Niles (Miami, FL), as well as her sisters, Marylyn "Dee" North (Hickory, NC), Marjorie Crane (Charlotte, NC) and Beverly Olson (Macon, GA), and many nieces and nephews.No services are planned. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the University of Florida Foundation - Barbara and Reed Toomey Endowment in Invertebrate Paleontology (UFF 13610), sent in care of Roger Portell, Florida Museum of Natural History, PO Box 117800, Gainesville , FL 32611-7800.

Barbara Knight Toomey, 86

Shirley J. Cuckler, 93, died May 29, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born June 14, 1929, in Chadron, NE, to Walter and Amanda (Martens) Dobbins.

Shirley graduated from Chadron High School, Chadron, NE. &nbsp;She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, and fishing at the lake. &nbsp;Shirley was a talented seamstress, even making bridesmaid and flower girl dresses. &nbsp;After her husband, Boyd retired, they wintered in Mission, TX, where Shirley learned the game of golf. &nbsp;She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.

On September 18, 1949, she married Boyd A. Cuckler, in Chadron, NE. &nbsp;He died March 29, 2014, after they shared almost 65 years of marriage.

Shirley is survived by: &nbsp;daughters, Deborah Siebert (Richard) of Hutchinson, and Cheryl Leigh Odell (Chris Hamlin) of Russell; grandchildren, Danae Wallace-Gates (Darrell) of Overland Park, Shawn Dressman, and Justin Whitt (Michelle) both of Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Rylee, Reis, Brayden, Jocelyn, Brooklyn, Ava, and Jonah; brother, Clayton Dobbins of Fort Worth, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by: &nbsp;her parents; sisters, Lucille Haley and Helen Redfern; brother, Richard Dobbins; granddaughter, Sherry Ann Richardson; and son-in-law, Conrad Odell.

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Shirley J. Cuckler, 93, died May 29, 2023, at Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Buhler. She was born June 14, 1929, in Chadron, NE, to Walter and Amanda (Martens) Dobbins.Shirley graduated from Chadron High School, Chadron, NE. &nbsp;She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, gardening, crocheting, and fishing at the lake. &nbsp;Shirley was a talented seamstress, even making bridesmaid and flower girl dresses. &nbsp;After her husband, Boyd retired, they wintered in Mission, TX, where Shirley learned the game of golf. &nbsp;She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson.On September 18, 1949, she married Boyd A. Cuckler, in Chadron, NE. &nbsp;He died March 29, 2014, after they shared almost 65 years of marriage.Shirley is survived by: &nbsp;daughters, Deborah Siebert (Richard) of Hutchinson, and Cheryl Leigh Odell (Chris Hamlin) of Russell; grandchildren, Danae Wallace-Gates (Darrell) of Overland Park, Shawn Dressman, and Justin Whitt (Michelle) both of Hutchinson; great-grandchildren, Ashlyn, Rylee, Reis, Brayden, Jocelyn, Brooklyn, Ava, and Jonah; brother, Clayton Dobbins of Fort Worth, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.Shirley was preceded in death by: &nbsp;her parents; sisters, Lucille Haley and Helen Redfern; brother, Richard Dobbins; granddaughter, Sherry Ann Richardson; and son-in-law, Conrad Odell.Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 5, 2023, at Memorial Park Cemetery, 5905 W 4th Ave, Hutchinson, with the Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating. Friends may call from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Hospice, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;

Shirley J. Cuckler (1929 - 2023)

Kami Kay Krajewski, age 55, of Grant, Nebraska was called home on May 27, 2023 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.

Kami was born on July 31, 1967 in Rushville, Nebraska to Robert &amp; Karen (Carter) Palmer, as one of five children.

After graduating from Rushville High School in 1985, Kami pursued her higher education at Chadron State College, where she graduated with an Early Childhood Development degree.&nbsp; She married the love of her life, Terry Krajewski, on September 11, 1999 at the Grant Methodist Church.&nbsp; The couple established their home north of Brandon.

Kami dedicated nearly her entire life to child care and preschool education.&nbsp; She ran "M.U.M.'s," a church-affiliated preschool while she lived in Rushville, "Hugs and Teddy Bears" daycare in Grant, and also served the children of Venango School.&nbsp; The arrival of her beloved son, Carter, in 2002 only intensified her passion for children.&nbsp; She offered home daycare until Carter began his education.

A woman of many talents, Kami was an exemplary preschool teacher at Perkins County School.&nbsp; She was a gifted music enthusiast who had been part of a group in Rushville known as "The Classie Lassies."&nbsp; She was a lover of karaoke and met Terry over their shared love of the pastime.&nbsp; She and Terry even successfully ran a karaoke business for several years.&nbsp; Kami was a connoisseur of a good glass of wine and was known for her incredible laughter, her unparalleled gift-giving, and her love for scrapbooking and animals, especially her dogs.&nbsp; Kami was a talented cook, and her dishes always brought joy to those who tasted them.

A devoted mother to Carter, Kami was actively involved in his life, attending his sporting events and speech meets.&nbsp; Her love for Carter, her selflessness, and her caregiver spirit were the heart and soul of her life.

As a uterine cancer survivor, Kami remained a pillar of strength throughout her life, proving that her spirit was as strong as her warm and caring heart.&nbsp; In her memory, Kami wished for everyone to wear pink, a testament to her journey and her courage.

Kami is preceded in death by her grandparents and two nieces, Kyla Kay Vincent and Chelsey Dawn Palmer; her father-in-law, Edwin Krajewski; mother-in-law, LaVonna Krajewski; and niece, Maya Bibins.

She leaves behind her husband, Terry; her son, Carter of Lincoln, NE; her parents, Robert &amp; Karen Palmer of Rushville, NE; four siblings, Mary (Karmen) Palmer, Mark (Soni) Palmer, Karla (Dale) Ruleau, and Marvin (Laura) Palmer; along with many nieces and nephews: Jeremy (Cassie Palmer, Jerad (Amity) Palmer, Jacob Palmer, Karac (Kyle) Ruleau, Kalli Ruleau, Katie (Eddie) Bissonette, Jeff (Brandee) Palmer, Matt Palmer; and a host of relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Memorials in Kami's name can be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

Condolences can be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the services will be live-streamed.

Services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. MST at the Grant Methodist Church in Grant, NE.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MST at the Bullock Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bullock Long Funeral Home of Grant, NE is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Kami Kay Krajewski, age 55, of Grant, Nebraska was called home on May 27, 2023 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.Kami was born on July 31, 1967 in Rushville, Nebraska to Robert &amp; Karen (Carter) Palmer, as one of five children.After graduating from Rushville High School in 1985, Kami pursued her higher education at Chadron State College, where she graduated with an Early Childhood Development degree.&nbsp; She married the love of her life, Terry Krajewski, on September 11, 1999 at the Grant Methodist Church.&nbsp; The couple established their home north of Brandon.Kami dedicated nearly her entire life to child care and preschool education.&nbsp; She ran "M.U.M.'s," a church-affiliated preschool while she lived in Rushville, "Hugs and Teddy Bears" daycare in Grant, and also served the children of Venango School.&nbsp; The arrival of her beloved son, Carter, in 2002 only intensified her passion for children.&nbsp; She offered home daycare until Carter began his education.A woman of many talents, Kami was an exemplary preschool teacher at Perkins County School.&nbsp; She was a gifted music enthusiast who had been part of a group in Rushville known as "The Classie Lassies."&nbsp; She was a lover of karaoke and met Terry over their shared love of the pastime.&nbsp; She and Terry even successfully ran a karaoke business for several years.&nbsp; Kami was a connoisseur of a good glass of wine and was known for her incredible laughter, her unparalleled gift-giving, and her love for scrapbooking and animals, especially her dogs.&nbsp; Kami was a talented cook, and her dishes always brought joy to those who tasted them.A devoted mother to Carter, Kami was actively involved in his life, attending his sporting events and speech meets.&nbsp; Her love for Carter, her selflessness, and her caregiver spirit were the heart and soul of her life.As a uterine cancer survivor, Kami remained a pillar of strength throughout her life, proving that her spirit was as strong as her warm and caring heart.&nbsp; In her memory, Kami wished for everyone to wear pink, a testament to her journey and her courage.Kami is preceded in death by her grandparents and two nieces, Kyla Kay Vincent and Chelsey Dawn Palmer; her father-in-law, Edwin Krajewski; mother-in-law, LaVonna Krajewski; and niece, Maya Bibins.She leaves behind her husband, Terry; her son, Carter of Lincoln, NE; her parents, Robert &amp; Karen Palmer of Rushville, NE; four siblings, Mary (Karmen) Palmer, Mark (Soni) Palmer, Karla (Dale) Ruleau, and Marvin (Laura) Palmer; along with many nieces and nephews: Jeremy (Cassie Palmer, Jerad (Amity) Palmer, Jacob Palmer, Karac (Kyle) Ruleau, Kalli Ruleau, Katie (Eddie) Bissonette, Jeff (Brandee) Palmer, Matt Palmer; and a host of relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.Memorials in Kami's name can be made to the American Kidney Foundation.Condolences can be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the services will be live-streamed.Services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. MST at the Grant Methodist Church in Grant, NE.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. MST at the Bullock Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bullock Long Funeral Home of Grant, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Kami Kay Krajewski  (1967-2023)

Gary L. Bolek was born on May 21, 1948 in Rushville, Nebraska to Joe and Edna Bolek. He was the baby at number 11.&nbsp; He died May 26, 2023 at his feedlot doing what he loved.

Gary grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska.&nbsp; He graduated from Rushville High School in 1966.&nbsp; He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was inducted September 20, 1966. After serving 2 years including a one year tour of duty in Vietnam he was honorably discharged in September 1968.&nbsp; While in Vietnam he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Marksman Badge (Rifle M-14.)&nbsp;

Gary married Vikki Vogel on May 31, 1969.&nbsp; To this union 4 children were born, Tara, Bradley, Lacey and Bridget.

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 </figure>Gary L. Bolek was born on May 21, 1948 in Rushville, Nebraska to Joe and Edna Bolek. He was the baby at number 11.&nbsp; He died May 26, 2023 at his feedlot doing what he loved.Gary grew up in the Sandhills of Nebraska.&nbsp; He graduated from Rushville High School in 1966.&nbsp; He enlisted in the U.S. Army and was inducted September 20, 1966. After serving 2 years including a one year tour of duty in Vietnam he was honorably discharged in September 1968.&nbsp; While in Vietnam he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Marksman Badge (Rifle M-14.)&nbsp;Gary married Vikki Vogel on May 31, 1969.&nbsp; To this union 4 children were born, Tara, Bradley, Lacey and Bridget.Gary worked for the Kansas-Nebraska Gas Company after his marriage for 3 years.&nbsp; Then he went into farming with his father-in-law, Leonard Vogel.&nbsp; He was awarded the Jaycees Outstanding Farmer/Rancher in 1973.&nbsp;After farming for a few years, he decided it was time to start feeding cattle.&nbsp; He gradually fed a few cattle at various locations until 1981 when it became a full-fledged project.&nbsp; He would feed the cattle to fat, and could guess their weight within 10 pounds and know when they were ready to be marketed.&nbsp; To the day of his death he was still feeding the cattle at the feedlot.Gary always had a passion for beautiful growing crops, the feedlot full of nice fat cattle and pride in the look of his feedlot.&nbsp; He hated the water but loved to fish even though he didn’t take the time to do it.&nbsp; He was looking forward to fishing with his grandson Dion after retirement which was coming within 2 months.&nbsp; As for what kind of husband, father or grandfather he was, just ask his wife, children and grandchildren as he was loved and respected so much.He is survived by his wife, Vikki of 54 years, his daughters, Tara (Ken) Gibson of Alliance, Lacey (Kyle) Kugler of Parker, CO, Bridget (Aaron) Tupa of Lincoln, NE and his son, Bradley Bolek of Hay Springs. He is also survived by his grandsons, Dion Gibson, Aiden Bolek, Atley Bolek and Teegan Tupa, his granddaughters, Sierra Gibson (Sam Bartek), Madison Gibson, Emily (Doug) Finney, Brextyn Bolek, Braekli Bolek, Larkin Tupa and Bellamy Tupa, his great-grandchildren, Amelia Gibson and Couric Bartek, his step-grandchildren, Justin (Candice) Gibson, Mike (Keri) Gibson, Branden (Winter) Gibson, Valoree (Chris) Schmidt, Chris (Kyren) Gibson and their families.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers, Richard (Carolyn) Bolek, Joe (Judy) Bolek and Lynn Bolek and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Dewayne, Larry, Melvin, Jerry and Harold, his sisters, Judy Taylor and Pat Bauer.Memorial services will be Monday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.&nbsp; Dinner will follow at the Westside Event Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association, Local VFW or American Legion.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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