&nbsp;Bruce J. Johannsen, age 65, of Bayard, NE passed away in Scottsbluff, NE on Friday, December 16, 2022. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with details to be announced. You may view Bruce’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bruce’s care and funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Bruce J. Johannsen, age 65, of Bayard, NE passed away in Scottsbluff, NE on Friday, December 16, 2022. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with details to be announced. You may view Bruce’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Bruce’s care and funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bruce J. Johannsen (1957 - 2022)

Wilma Cecelia (Schmidling) Kirchner, 96, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, a faithful servant of our Lord, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2022.

Wilma was born on September 16, 1926, at home in Nortonville, Kansas to Leo and Cecelia (Schneider) Schmidling. She grew up on farms in Eastern Kansas, and always preferred being outside working with her dad and doing farm chores. When her two older brothers joined the service in World War II, she was left to do the milking morning and night, before and after school.

Wilma attended Easton High School in Easton, Kansas, where she was a star defensive basketball player. Her basketball skills were outshined only by her stylish raven hair and bright red lipstick. After passing the civil service exam, she graduated early and immediately went to work at Fort Leavenworth, an important World War II induction center. There she met a handsome young Army sergeant who became the love of her life.

Wilma married Harold W. Kirchner on April 3, 1945 at St. Joseph’s of the Valley. Just as the Kansas sunflower tracks the sun from east to west, Wilma moved with Harold west to Alliance, Nebraska. They were blessed with eight children, who became their pride and joy. Wilma held multiple accounting and bookkeeping positions including roles at the United Transportation Union and the Alliance Consumers Co-op. After the death of her husband, she moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska to spend the rest of her days close to family.

Wilma was always a Kansas girl, but by her own account she had a good life in Nebraska. It’s not for everyone, but it was for Wilma. She was an avid Huskers volleyball and football fan, but not of Coach Mike Riley. She enjoyed bridge, reading, and square dancing. Wilma was an active member of the Catholic Church, serving as a lay associate of the Order of Franciscans, a member of Holy Rosary Altar Society in Alliance, and numerous bible studies. In the course of raising her children, she served as a 4-H leader, Bluebird Troop Leader, and Cub Scout Den leader. She was a member of P.E.O. in Alliance and Scottsbluff.

Wilma is preceded in death by many loved ones including both parents, husband Harold, daughter Linda, three brothers, and son-in-law Steven Wilkinson. She is survived by seven children: son Joseph (Patti) Kirchner of Twin Falls, Idaho; son David (Karen Hynek) Kirchner of Chandler, Arizona; daughter Constance Kirchner of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; son Robert (Karie) Kirchner of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter Sandra (Mark) Butcher of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; daughter Sally (Mark) Brittan of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter Jill (John) Manchester of Chicago, Illinois; sister Darlyne Pape of Boise, Idaho; as well as 18 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.

The Kansas sunflowers Wilma grew up with are a symbol of the life she led. She was the perpetual optimist, soaking up the goodness life offered, brightening the lives of those around her, and shining as a vibrant beacon of faith, hope, and love.

Services will be held after the holidays, with a rosary on Friday, January 6th, at 7:00 pm, and a Mass celebrating her life on Saturday, January 7th, at 10:00 am. Both will be at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff. Private graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Alliance.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Valley Christian Neighbors In Need, care of St Agnes Catholic Church or the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements, and online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

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 </figure><h2>Wilma Cecelia (Schmidling) Kirchner, 96, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, a faithful servant of our Lord, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2022.</h2>Wilma was born on September 16, 1926, at home in Nortonville, Kansas to Leo and Cecelia (Schneider) Schmidling. She grew up on farms in Eastern Kansas, and always preferred being outside working with her dad and doing farm chores. When her two older brothers joined the service in World War II, she was left to do the milking morning and night, before and after school.Wilma attended Easton High School in Easton, Kansas, where she was a star defensive basketball player. Her basketball skills were outshined only by her stylish raven hair and bright red lipstick. After passing the civil service exam, she graduated early and immediately went to work at Fort Leavenworth, an important World War II induction center. There she met a handsome young Army sergeant who became the love of her life.Wilma married Harold W. Kirchner on April 3, 1945 at St. Joseph’s of the Valley. Just as the Kansas sunflower tracks the sun from east to west, Wilma moved with Harold west to Alliance, Nebraska. They were blessed with eight children, who became their pride and joy. Wilma held multiple accounting and bookkeeping positions including roles at the United Transportation Union and the Alliance Consumers Co-op. After the death of her husband, she moved to Scottsbluff, Nebraska to spend the rest of her days close to family.Wilma was always a Kansas girl, but by her own account she had a good life in Nebraska. It’s not for everyone, but it was for Wilma. She was an avid Huskers volleyball and football fan, but not of Coach Mike Riley. She enjoyed bridge, reading, and square dancing. Wilma was an active member of the Catholic Church, serving as a lay associate of the Order of Franciscans, a member of Holy Rosary Altar Society in Alliance, and numerous bible studies. In the course of raising her children, she served as a 4-H leader, Bluebird Troop Leader, and Cub Scout Den leader. She was a member of P.E.O. in Alliance and Scottsbluff.Wilma is preceded in death by many loved ones including both parents, husband Harold, daughter Linda, three brothers, and son-in-law Steven Wilkinson. She is survived by seven children: son Joseph (Patti) Kirchner of Twin Falls, Idaho; son David (Karen Hynek) Kirchner of Chandler, Arizona; daughter Constance Kirchner of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; son Robert (Karie) Kirchner of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter Sandra (Mark) Butcher of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; daughter Sally (Mark) Brittan of Omaha, Nebraska; daughter Jill (John) Manchester of Chicago, Illinois; sister Darlyne Pape of Boise, Idaho; as well as 18 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.The Kansas sunflowers Wilma grew up with are a symbol of the life she led. She was the perpetual optimist, soaking up the goodness life offered, brightening the lives of those around her, and shining as a vibrant beacon of faith, hope, and love.Services will be held after the holidays, with a rosary on Friday, January 6th, at 7:00 pm, and a Mass celebrating her life on Saturday, January 7th, at 10:00 am. Both will be at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff. Private graveside services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Alliance.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Valley Christian Neighbors In Need, care of St Agnes Catholic Church or the Lied Scottsbluff Public Library. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements, and online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

Wilma Cecelia (Schmidling) Kirchner (1926 - 2022)

Conrad J Scholl was born on June 29, 1936 in Wichita Falls, Texas and passed away December 18, 2022 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He worked in the transportation industry following graduation from UNL.

He owned Scholl Trucking and Molasses Haulers in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and continued to hold various positions in the transportation industry until he retired at 80 years of age in 2016.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Scholl to whom he was married 36 years, his daughters Theresa Glaston of Fort Collins, Colorado and Stacy Hall of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, his wife's two sons Scott and Shannon, his granddaughter Elizabeth Fletcher of Austin, Texas, his brother Robert Scholl of Amarillo, Texas, sisters Sara Scholl and Brenda Frasier of Sanger, Texas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Joseph Scholl and his sister Mary Mullins.

Conrad J Scholl, age 86, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

A family and friends open house will be held in the Spring to Celebrate Conrad's life. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Scholl family.

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 </figure><h2>Conrad J Scholl was born on June 29, 1936 in Wichita Falls, Texas and passed away December 18, 2022 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He worked in the transportation industry following graduation from UNL.</h2>He owned Scholl Trucking and Molasses Haulers in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He then moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and continued to hold various positions in the transportation industry until he retired at 80 years of age in 2016.He recently returned to Scottsbluff.He is survived by his wife, Sandra Scholl to whom he was married 36 years, his daughters Theresa Glaston of Fort Collins, Colorado and Stacy Hall of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, his wife's two sons Scott and Shannon, his granddaughter Elizabeth Fletcher of Austin, Texas, his brother Robert Scholl of Amarillo, Texas, sisters Sara Scholl and Brenda Frasier of Sanger, Texas.He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Joseph Scholl and his sister Mary Mullins.Conrad J Scholl, age 86, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022.A family and friends open house will be held in the Spring to Celebrate Conrad's life. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Scholl family.

Conrad J Scholl (1936 - 2022)

Our beloved, Richard L Spencer, stepped into Heaven on Monday, December 12, 2022.

We celebrate because he is no longer in pain, but grieve because he will be deeply missed.

A service to honor Rick's life will be held on January 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Rock Church in Scottsbluff.

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

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 </figure><h2>Our beloved, Richard L Spencer, stepped into Heaven on Monday, December 12, 2022.</h2>We celebrate because he is no longer in pain, but grieve because he will be deeply missed.A service to honor Rick's life will be held on January 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Rock Church in Scottsbluff.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Spencer family.

Richard L. Spencer (1951 - 2022)

Florine Mae (Ziegler) Votruba, 92, of Hemingford, NE, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Her funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, NE with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Burial will follow at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, NE. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Hemingford Care Center. Online condolences may be made by viewing Florine’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff has been entrusted with arrangements. Florine was born May 19, 1930, in Scottsbluff to Alexander and Irene Ziegler. She attended grade school at Lake Alice and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She then began working at Montgomery Telephone Company doing accounting work. While there, she met her lifelong friend, Jean Ann and after going on a blind date with her boyfriend, Clifford Votruba’s, brother she was soon married to Lloyd Joseph Votruba, November 27, 1955. They moved to Hemingford to Lloyd’s farm where their great grandson, Lloyd G., still resides. To this marriage came three sons: Kevin (Janet), Keri and Trevor (Jennifer). They were the light of her life, and she relished in the triumphs and struggles that only a woman raising all boys can understand. The fruits of her labor were 5 grandchildren and, later, several great grandchildren. She loved watching them grow and hearing about the goings on at the farm. She will be remembered by many for her cooking skills – feeding many wedding goers and such with other German women. She also enjoyed knitting and sewing. Right up until her retirement in 2008 she fed many teenagers and hired hands meals and baked goods that will not be forgotten. Even while she enjoyed retirement in Scottsbluff, she kept a freezer stocked with baked goods and you never left empty-handed! She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilma and Robert Buckhamer (sister and brother-in-law); husband Lloyd J. and son, Keri, as well as a number of brother and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her sons: Kevin (Janet) and Trevor (Jennifer); grandchildren: Casey (Celeste – McKinley and Rowan), Catrina (daughter Natalia) Elley (Tyler), Lloyd (Micki – Gracia, Bryndle and Taos), and Jessica (Jason); sisters-in-law: Jean Ann Votruba, Delphine (Dale) Campbell, Shirley (Jim) Styvar, Mary Votruba and Bernice Herian; and numerous nieces and nephews.

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 </figure>Florine Mae (Ziegler) Votruba, 92, of Hemingford, NE, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Her funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, NE with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Burial will follow at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, NE. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Hemingford Care Center. Online condolences may be made by viewing Florine’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff has been entrusted with arrangements. Florine was born May 19, 1930, in Scottsbluff to Alexander and Irene Ziegler. She attended grade school at Lake Alice and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She then began working at Montgomery Telephone Company doing accounting work. While there, she met her lifelong friend, Jean Ann and after going on a blind date with her boyfriend, Clifford Votruba’s, brother she was soon married to Lloyd Joseph Votruba, November 27, 1955. They moved to Hemingford to Lloyd’s farm where their great grandson, Lloyd G., still resides. To this marriage came three sons: Kevin (Janet), Keri and Trevor (Jennifer). They were the light of her life, and she relished in the triumphs and struggles that only a woman raising all boys can understand. The fruits of her labor were 5 grandchildren and, later, several great grandchildren. She loved watching them grow and hearing about the goings on at the farm. She will be remembered by many for her cooking skills – feeding many wedding goers and such with other German women. She also enjoyed knitting and sewing. Right up until her retirement in 2008 she fed many teenagers and hired hands meals and baked goods that will not be forgotten. Even while she enjoyed retirement in Scottsbluff, she kept a freezer stocked with baked goods and you never left empty-handed! She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Wilma and Robert Buckhamer (sister and brother-in-law); husband Lloyd J. and son, Keri, as well as a number of brother and sisters-in-law. She is survived by her sons: Kevin (Janet) and Trevor (Jennifer); grandchildren: Casey (Celeste – McKinley and Rowan), Catrina (daughter Natalia) Elley (Tyler), Lloyd (Micki – Gracia, Bryndle and Taos), and Jessica (Jason); sisters-in-law: Jean Ann Votruba, Delphine (Dale) Campbell, Shirley (Jim) Styvar, Mary Votruba and Bernice Herian; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Florine Mae (Ziegler) Votruba (1930 - 2022)

Thomas Lee Boots, 87, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Wed. December 21, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Afton, Iowa. Pastor Sheila Sutton will officiate. Services will be livestreamed under the obituary category. Burial will be at the Greenlawn Cemetery, near Afton. Open visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Powers Funeral Home 612 N. Dodge Afton, Iowa. Memorial may be directed to the church. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com.

He was born September 12, 1935 in Alliance, Nebraska to Sanford and Lillian (Blair) Boots. The oldest of two children, Tom and his brother Bob grew up on a ranch in the sandhills of western Nebraska. Tom attended a one-room elementary school and Alliance High School. He later graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1953. He proudly served in the National Guard for the following seven years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a former member of the Shriners, served on the board of the United Methodist Church, a former president of the Union County Beef Producers, Elks Club member, and he felt honored to assist with the Iowa Livestock Brand Directory.

Growing up on a ranch, Tom spent much of his life on a horse, riding to school and working cattle, so his last name fit him well! As a child, one of his only playmates was a little girl named Jean Herman, and on June 20, 1954 he married his best friend. To this union three children were born, Karla, Brenda, and Tara. They lived in western Nebraska raising cattle until 1963, and then moved to Ellsworth, NE where Tom owned and operated Boots Machine Shop. His love for ranching prompted a move to Arispe, Iowa in 1966 where he worked on the Russell Cheers’ farm to help manage his cattle herd and learn about farming. The following year he bought a farm near Thayer, Iowa where they currently reside. Tom loved the farm and often said “you’ll see spur marks across this deck if you ever try to drag me away from this place!”

Upon retirement, Jean and Tom enjoyed traveling across the nation in their 5th wheel and spent the past 25 winters in southern Texas. Alamo was a home away from home because of their winter Texan friends that truly have become like family. One of his dreams was to learn to fly and he loved the few years he spent as a pilot. He had never played golf, but when the local farmers decided to build Lakeshore Golf Club, he was ready to help and learn the game. He was a talented welder and created various pieces of ironwork with his plasma cutter. The family favorite was the creation of his firepots. Tom never met a stranger, and was always ready to have a glass of chardonnay and tell you his opinion on pretty much everything. His positive outlook on life was probably why some of his friends called him lucky, but looking back, we are the lucky ones to have had Tom in our life.

Tom is survived by his wife Jean, brother, Bob (Marcia) Boots of Alliance NE, sister-in-law Konnie Graham of Columbia, MO, daughters Karla (Dave) Tinius of Lincoln NE, Brenda (Gregor) Ware-Roge’ of Carmi IL, Tara (Gary Kort) Neal of Lincoln NE; 8 grandchildren, Sara (Cory) Gerner of DeSoto KS, John (Danielle) Tinius of Omaha NE, Thomas Dickey of Phillipstown, Trent (Chelsey) Dickey, Troy (fiance’ Tayler Hayes) Dickey both of Carmi, IL, Emily (Peter) Johnson of Sidney IA, Katie (Brett) Little, Hank Neal both of Lincoln NE; 4+ great-grandchildren, William and Andrew Gerner, Graham Tinius, Patrick Little, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Kim Graham, and son-in-law Pat Neal.

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 </figure>Thomas Lee Boots, 87, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 in Des Moines, Iowa. A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Wed. December 21, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Afton, Iowa. Pastor Sheila Sutton will officiate. Services will be livestreamed under the obituary category. Burial will be at the Greenlawn Cemetery, near Afton. Open visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Powers Funeral Home 612 N. Dodge Afton, Iowa. Memorial may be directed to the church. Online condolences may be given at www.powersfh.com. He was born September 12, 1935 in Alliance, Nebraska to Sanford and Lillian (Blair) Boots. The oldest of two children, Tom and his brother Bob grew up on a ranch in the sandhills of western Nebraska. Tom attended a one-room elementary school and Alliance High School. He later graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in 1953. He proudly served in the National Guard for the following seven years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, a former member of the Shriners, served on the board of the United Methodist Church, a former president of the Union County Beef Producers, Elks Club member, and he felt honored to assist with the Iowa Livestock Brand Directory.Growing up on a ranch, Tom spent much of his life on a horse, riding to school and working cattle, so his last name fit him well! As a child, one of his only playmates was a little girl named Jean Herman, and on June 20, 1954 he married his best friend. To this union three children were born, Karla, Brenda, and Tara. They lived in western Nebraska raising cattle until 1963, and then moved to Ellsworth, NE where Tom owned and operated Boots Machine Shop. His love for ranching prompted a move to Arispe, Iowa in 1966 where he worked on the Russell Cheers’ farm to help manage his cattle herd and learn about farming. The following year he bought a farm near Thayer, Iowa where they currently reside. Tom loved the farm and often said “you’ll see spur marks across this deck if you ever try to drag me away from this place!”Upon retirement, Jean and Tom enjoyed traveling across the nation in their 5th wheel and spent the past 25 winters in southern Texas. Alamo was a home away from home because of their winter Texan friends that truly have become like family. One of his dreams was to learn to fly and he loved the few years he spent as a pilot. He had never played golf, but when the local farmers decided to build Lakeshore Golf Club, he was ready to help and learn the game. He was a talented welder and created various pieces of ironwork with his plasma cutter. The family favorite was the creation of his firepots. Tom never met a stranger, and was always ready to have a glass of chardonnay and tell you his opinion on pretty much everything. His positive outlook on life was probably why some of his friends called him lucky, but looking back, we are the lucky ones to have had Tom in our life.Tom is survived by his wife Jean, brother, Bob (Marcia) Boots of Alliance NE, sister-in-law Konnie Graham of Columbia, MO, daughters Karla (Dave) Tinius of Lincoln NE, Brenda (Gregor) Ware-Roge’ of Carmi IL, Tara (Gary Kort) Neal of Lincoln NE; 8 grandchildren, Sara (Cory) Gerner of DeSoto KS, John (Danielle) Tinius of Omaha NE, Thomas Dickey of Phillipstown, Trent (Chelsey) Dickey, Troy (fiance’ Tayler Hayes) Dickey both of Carmi, IL, Emily (Peter) Johnson of Sidney IA, Katie (Brett) Little, Hank Neal both of Lincoln NE; 4+ great-grandchildren, William and Andrew Gerner, Graham Tinius, Patrick Little, and numerous nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law Kim Graham, and son-in-law Pat Neal.

Thomas Lee Boots (1935 - 2022)

Judy Darlene Swesey, 74, passed away at Box Butte General Hospital on Friday, December 16, 2022.

She was born on May 23, 1948 in Alliance, Nebraska to Pete and Elizabeth “Betty” (Nuss) Schnell. She was the second oldest of nine children. Judy graduated from Alliance High School in 1966. After graduation she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and worked for Back to the Bible for a short time. After returning to Alliance, Judy worked at the Box Butte County Courthouse.

Judy married Gerald (Jerry) Swesey on February 14, 1982 at the Alliance Berean Church. The couple was blessed with two children, Amy and Vernon, along with Jerry’s children Lynn, Dan, and Mark.

In 1985 the couple moved to Imperial, NE. Judy served the Imperial Berean Church and Grant Evangelical Free Church as the pastor’s wife. After years of service the couple moved back to Alliance in 2004 to be closer to family.

Judy loved her family with a passion. She enjoyed gardening, playing piano, taking walks, and cooking for the family. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday school and playing the piano for church service. She especially delighted in her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Swesey; her parents, Pete and Betty Schnell; brother, Kenny Schnell; and brothers in law, Jim Shannon and Mike Sorensen.

She is survived by her children, Amy (Todd) Kinsey of Canon City, CO and Vernon (Jordon) Swesey of Grant, NE; stepchildren Lynn (Gary) Ranfeld of Kalamazoo, MI, Dan (Judy) Swesey of Fort Lupton, CO, and Mark Swesey of Maxwell, NE; grandchildren, Derrick, Taylor, Tyler, Spencer, Lucy, Madison, Abby, Ethan, Sophia, Eric, Andrew, Charlotte, and Otto; siblings, Larry (Pam) Schnell, Linda Shannon, Peggy Schnell, Paul (Brenda) Schnell, Steve Schnell, Roy (Vonda) Schnell, and Nancy Sorensen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorials can be made to the Alliance Berean Church.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance Berean Church with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service time.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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 </figure>Judy Darlene Swesey, 74, passed away at Box Butte General Hospital on Friday, December 16, 2022.She was born on May 23, 1948 in Alliance, Nebraska to Pete and Elizabeth “Betty” (Nuss) Schnell. She was the second oldest of nine children. Judy graduated from Alliance High School in 1966. After graduation she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and worked for Back to the Bible for a short time. After returning to Alliance, Judy worked at the Box Butte County Courthouse.Judy married Gerald (Jerry) Swesey on February 14, 1982 at the Alliance Berean Church. The couple was blessed with two children, Amy and Vernon, along with Jerry’s children Lynn, Dan, and Mark.In 1985 the couple moved to Imperial, NE. Judy served the Imperial Berean Church and Grant Evangelical Free Church as the pastor’s wife. After years of service the couple moved back to Alliance in 2004 to be closer to family.Judy loved her family with a passion. She enjoyed gardening, playing piano, taking walks, and cooking for the family. She also enjoyed teaching Sunday school and playing the piano for church service. She especially delighted in her grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Swesey; her parents, Pete and Betty Schnell; brother, Kenny Schnell; and brothers in law, Jim Shannon and Mike Sorensen.She is survived by her children, Amy (Todd) Kinsey of Canon City, CO and Vernon (Jordon) Swesey of Grant, NE; stepchildren Lynn (Gary) Ranfeld of Kalamazoo, MI, Dan (Judy) Swesey of Fort Lupton, CO, and Mark Swesey of Maxwell, NE; grandchildren, Derrick, Taylor, Tyler, Spencer, Lucy, Madison, Abby, Ethan, Sophia, Eric, Andrew, Charlotte, and Otto; siblings, Larry (Pam) Schnell, Linda Shannon, Peggy Schnell, Paul (Brenda) Schnell, Steve Schnell, Roy (Vonda) Schnell, and Nancy Sorensen; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Memorials can be made to the Alliance Berean Church.Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance Berean Church with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be at the church Wednesday one hour prior to service time.Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Judy Darlene Swesey (1948 - 2022)

Doris Eileen Merrihew (Eileen) passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska.

She had been a resident at Linden Estates in North Platte, Nebraska, since December 2, 2013, and later moved to Linden Court.

Doris Eileen Easton was born at Curtis, Nebraska, to Winford (Bud) and Georgia (Nichols) Easton on April 28, 1932. She spent most of her childhood in the Curtis area except for when the family had moved to Oregon to pick fruit during the Depression and when they had lived in Kearney, Nebraska, while her father was going to school.

Eileen married Robert (Bob) Merrihew of Ashby, Nebraska, on October 16, 1949, at Oberlin, Kansas. They lived on the family ranch 15 miles south of Ashby. Eileen had her pilot’s license and was crowned the National Flying Farmers Association queen in 1956. She was also involved in the local Wait and See Extension Club and the Ashby Fellowship Club.

Eileen is survived by her sons, Jerry (Cheryl) of Ashby, and Neil of Alliance and her daughter, Sandy (Charlie) Munn of Mullen. Her grandchildren, Tracy Merrihew, Brenda Merrihew, Craig (Erin) Merrihew, Mandy (Dan) Rohrer, Megan (Phil) Bohlen, Jason (Dallas) Merrihew, Corey Munn, Phillip Munn, and Marla Manarang. She also had 19 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1988, her parents, Bud and Georgia Easton, her daughter-in-law, Marcy Merrihew, her brother, Bob Easton and his wife, Barb, her sister, Gloria Burke, and her husband, Charles, her father and mother-in-law, Curt and Mary Merrihew, her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Larry Bixby, and her brother-in-law, Knight Merrihew.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm MT at the Hyannis Congregation Church in Hyannis, NE. Burial will be in the Hyannis Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grant County Rescue. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 </figure>Doris Eileen Merrihew (Eileen) passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska.She had been a resident at Linden Estates in North Platte, Nebraska, since December 2, 2013, and later moved to Linden Court.Doris Eileen Easton was born at Curtis, Nebraska, to Winford (Bud) and Georgia (Nichols) Easton on April 28, 1932. She spent most of her childhood in the Curtis area except for when the family had moved to Oregon to pick fruit during the Depression and when they had lived in Kearney, Nebraska, while her father was going to school.Eileen married Robert (Bob) Merrihew of Ashby, Nebraska, on October 16, 1949, at Oberlin, Kansas. They lived on the family ranch 15 miles south of Ashby. Eileen had her pilot’s license and was crowned the National Flying Farmers Association queen in 1956. She was also involved in the local Wait and See Extension Club and the Ashby Fellowship Club.Eileen is survived by her sons, Jerry (Cheryl) of Ashby, and Neil of Alliance and her daughter, Sandy (Charlie) Munn of Mullen. Her grandchildren, Tracy Merrihew, Brenda Merrihew, Craig (Erin) Merrihew, Mandy (Dan) Rohrer, Megan (Phil) Bohlen, Jason (Dallas) Merrihew, Corey Munn, Phillip Munn, and Marla Manarang. She also had 19 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1988, her parents, Bud and Georgia Easton, her daughter-in-law, Marcy Merrihew, her brother, Bob Easton and his wife, Barb, her sister, Gloria Burke, and her husband, Charles, her father and mother-in-law, Curt and Mary Merrihew, her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Larry Bixby, and her brother-in-law, Knight Merrihew.Memorial services will be Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 1:00 pm MT at the Hyannis Congregation Church in Hyannis, NE. Burial will be in the Hyannis Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grant County Rescue. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Doris Eileen Merrihew (1932 - 2022)

Jeanne Marie (Miller) Johnson, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many is now at rest with Our Heavenly Father.

&nbsp;Jeanne was born on February 21, 1934 to Karl and Romelle (St. Claire) Miller in East Helena, Montana.

Jeanne was very special because of the way she felt about others. Once you were in her heart you would always stay there. She remembered you for how you made her feel, not who you were or what you did. She treasured her friends. She was sentimental and would send birthday cards for decades regardless of the original relationship.

She attended schools in Helena and Butte finally graduating from Girl’s Central High School in Butte. When her mother was ill, she deferred a year of high school to care for her younger siblings. This was typical of the selflessness and thoughtfulness she exemplified. She was always concerned, always helping someone. After high school she worked at the telephone company in Butte and in Helena while her sister Karlene earned her nursing degree at Carroll College and moved to the East Coast. Her brother Ted served in the military, both in the Army and the Marines. Her younger brothers Ric and Phil were in high school and grade school at this time.

Being kind, accepting and non-judgmental, she was easy to be around. She was quiet and reserved so the depth of her intelligence was not immediately perceived. She could remember names, dates, and facts beyond normal ability. Jeanne could whistle better than anyone and she loved Jiminy Cricket. What most people remember about Jeanne is her smile, her laugh and her sense of humor. She was a gem – definitely one of a kind.

After high school she met and married Wally Johnson and they had two daughters, Janelle and Janice, and a son Jerry. She and Wally had a strong bond; he was the love of her life. She was a devoted wife and an amazing mother. She loved animals so they added a Boxer dog named Candy. They first moved into a small house on Oregon Avenue on the Flats in Butte. Most memorable was their house at the Columbia Gardens. Everyone like to visit them there! Wally worked in the mines in Butte until a prolonged strike caused them to move the family to Livingston, MT in 1960.

Life in Livingston was all about family, camping, railroads and fly-tying. Jeanne tied flies for “Dan Bailey’s”, one of the foremost suppliers of fishing flies in the USA. She mastered several different fly patterns, some of which were quite complex. Wally worked as an electrician at the Burlington Northern Railroad Roundhouse while they raised their family.

They spent a lot of time camping as a family and with friends and relatives. Their favorite locations were Pine Creek, Mill Creek and Big Creek in the Paradise Valley. Nephews Bill, Kevin and Sean have a lasting memory camping with them, learning about motor bikes, hiking and living in the outdoors in the mountains of Montana! This was quite a change from the reserved setting where they grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This was the authentic Wild West in their eyes! They also remember an incident observing kooky behavior from Jeanne, with arms flailing, screaming wildly! What they didn’t see was what Jeanne could see – a Moose in the neighbor’s yard! She was so excited she couldn’t express fast enough that he was there and the danger he posed! Fortunately the moose gracefully jumped the fence and was gone.

Her brother Phil stayed with them one summer and worked at the O’Haire ranch in the Paradise Valley, riding his Yamaha 90 motorcycle that she and Wally advised him to buy. Her brother Ric also stayed with them or rather spent most of his time at the city pool. In addition to all of this, she also was caregiver to her ailing mother for her mom’s last years. Her mother’s vision was to have her blended family together. When Romelle died she made all the siblings promise to call each other on birthdays and holidays, which they did. Thankfully, a mother’s influence extends beyond the grave!

When Burlington Northern closed the Livingston Roundhouse in 1986 Jeanne and Wally chose to move to the BN facility in Alliance, Nebraska. Jeanne continued to tie flies at home. They lived in a neighboring rural town, Hemmingford, Nebraska. Now it was life on the farm. Talk about two people in their native environment! They had a few acres on the edge of town so they raised a garden, built a big workshop/garage and of course had animals - a black Labrador named Zorro and Leroy the cat. Because they always drew people to them, they made several life-long friendships in that small town. They traveled to every place within hundreds of miles: a pavilion where Lawrence Welk played, Fort Robinson, the Black Hills, The Badlands, Carhenge, the Corn Palace, and many more. When Wally retired they stayed in Nebraska for a time and then eventually returned to Butte. He passed away not long after, in 2016. Needless to say she was lost without him.

Jeanne then moved back to Livingston. Her new home was in the Caslen Living Center. She had a bright corner room with windows on two walls and a great view of “Mt. Fuji” as her mother used to call the pointed peak at the north end of the Absaroka mountain range south of Livingston. Jeanne won the hearts of all the staff and always said “I love this place!”

Jeanne carried herself with grace in the face of trials and success. Her memory is a blessing to all who knew her.

Jeanne is survived by her sister Karlene Kennedy and brother Phil Garcia; daughters Janelle Johnson and Janice (Gary) Berg, and son Jerry (Heidi) Johnson; grandsons Andy and Jason, and granddaughter Peach; and many nieces and nephews.

She joins in the next life her husband Wally; parents Karl and Romelle; siblings Ted and Ric; and many other close relatives and friends.

Donations can be made to a memorial of your choice.

The family wishes to thank the staff for their wonderful care at Caslen Living Centers, LIvingston, MT, COMPASSUS Hospice staff, and her many friends at Caslen.

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 </figure>Jeanne Marie (Miller) Johnson, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many is now at rest with Our Heavenly Father. &nbsp;Jeanne was born on February 21, 1934 to Karl and Romelle (St. Claire) Miller in East Helena, Montana.Jeanne was very special because of the way she felt about others. Once you were in her heart you would always stay there. She remembered you for how you made her feel, not who you were or what you did. She treasured her friends. She was sentimental and would send birthday cards for decades regardless of the original relationship.She attended schools in Helena and Butte finally graduating from Girl’s Central High School in Butte. When her mother was ill, she deferred a year of high school to care for her younger siblings. This was typical of the selflessness and thoughtfulness she exemplified. She was always concerned, always helping someone. After high school she worked at the telephone company in Butte and in Helena while her sister Karlene earned her nursing degree at Carroll College and moved to the East Coast. Her brother Ted served in the military, both in the Army and the Marines. Her younger brothers Ric and Phil were in high school and grade school at this time.Being kind, accepting and non-judgmental, she was easy to be around. She was quiet and reserved so the depth of her intelligence was not immediately perceived. She could remember names, dates, and facts beyond normal ability. Jeanne could whistle better than anyone and she loved Jiminy Cricket. What most people remember about Jeanne is her smile, her laugh and her sense of humor. She was a gem – definitely one of a kind.After high school she met and married Wally Johnson and they had two daughters, Janelle and Janice, and a son Jerry. She and Wally had a strong bond; he was the love of her life. She was a devoted wife and an amazing mother. She loved animals so they added a Boxer dog named Candy. They first moved into a small house on Oregon Avenue on the Flats in Butte. Most memorable was their house at the Columbia Gardens. Everyone like to visit them there! Wally worked in the mines in Butte until a prolonged strike caused them to move the family to Livingston, MT in 1960.Life in Livingston was all about family, camping, railroads and fly-tying. Jeanne tied flies for “Dan Bailey’s”, one of the foremost suppliers of fishing flies in the USA. She mastered several different fly patterns, some of which were quite complex. Wally worked as an electrician at the Burlington Northern Railroad Roundhouse while they raised their family.They spent a lot of time camping as a family and with friends and relatives. Their favorite locations were Pine Creek, Mill Creek and Big Creek in the Paradise Valley. Nephews Bill, Kevin and Sean have a lasting memory camping with them, learning about motor bikes, hiking and living in the outdoors in the mountains of Montana! This was quite a change from the reserved setting where they grew up in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This was the authentic Wild West in their eyes! They also remember an incident observing kooky behavior from Jeanne, with arms flailing, screaming wildly! What they didn’t see was what Jeanne could see – a Moose in the neighbor’s yard! She was so excited she couldn’t express fast enough that he was there and the danger he posed! Fortunately the moose gracefully jumped the fence and was gone.Her brother Phil stayed with them one summer and worked at the O’Haire ranch in the Paradise Valley, riding his Yamaha 90 motorcycle that she and Wally advised him to buy. Her brother Ric also stayed with them or rather spent most of his time at the city pool. In addition to all of this, she also was caregiver to her ailing mother for her mom’s last years. Her mother’s vision was to have her blended family together. When Romelle died she made all the siblings promise to call each other on birthdays and holidays, which they did. Thankfully, a mother’s influence extends beyond the grave!When Burlington Northern closed the Livingston Roundhouse in 1986 Jeanne and Wally chose to move to the BN facility in Alliance, Nebraska. Jeanne continued to tie flies at home. They lived in a neighboring rural town, Hemmingford, Nebraska. Now it was life on the farm. Talk about two people in their native environment! They had a few acres on the edge of town so they raised a garden, built a big workshop/garage and of course had animals - a black Labrador named Zorro and Leroy the cat. Because they always drew people to them, they made several life-long friendships in that small town. They traveled to every place within hundreds of miles: a pavilion where Lawrence Welk played, Fort Robinson, the Black Hills, The Badlands, Carhenge, the Corn Palace, and many more. When Wally retired they stayed in Nebraska for a time and then eventually returned to Butte. He passed away not long after, in 2016. Needless to say she was lost without him.Jeanne then moved back to Livingston. Her new home was in the Caslen Living Center. She had a bright corner room with windows on two walls and a great view of “Mt. Fuji” as her mother used to call the pointed peak at the north end of the Absaroka mountain range south of Livingston. Jeanne won the hearts of all the staff and always said “I love this place!”Jeanne carried herself with grace in the face of trials and success. Her memory is a blessing to all who knew her.Jeanne is survived by her sister Karlene Kennedy and brother Phil Garcia; daughters Janelle Johnson and Janice (Gary) Berg, and son Jerry (Heidi) Johnson; grandsons Andy and Jason, and granddaughter Peach; and many nieces and nephews.She joins in the next life her husband Wally; parents Karl and Romelle; siblings Ted and Ric; and many other close relatives and friends.Donations can be made to a memorial of your choice.The family wishes to thank the staff for their wonderful care at Caslen Living Centers, LIvingston, MT, COMPASSUS Hospice staff, and her many friends at Caslen.

Jeanne Marie (Miller) Johnson (1934 - 2022)

John Julian Pyatt, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;

He was born September 25, 1958 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Robert and LaVaughn (Elliott) Pyatt. His childhood was spent in Santa Fe and Hobbs, New Mexico. His family moved back to their family home in Trenton, Missouri, and then finally to Chillicothe, Missouri, where John graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1976. During his high school years, he participated in Band by playing the trombone, a talent he utilized throughout his life in various musical groups. He was an enthusiastic and active member of the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank and honor of Eagle Scout.

After graduating from high school, John attended North Central Missouri College and graduated with an associate degree in Agricultural Business in 1978.&nbsp; He then worked for Churchill Transportation in Chillicothe before hiring on with the Burlington Northern Railroad in Creston, Iowa in the signal department in 1979.&nbsp; His deep desire to be a train conductor led him to Alliance, Nebraska in late 1979, where he became a conductor and remained in that position until an unfortunate heart condition forced him off of train service in 2015.&nbsp; He then worked as a railyard communications specialist until his retirement in 2018.

In January 1980, John began dating Janelle Jo Meade and the two were united in marriage on October 26, 1980.&nbsp; On October 1, 1989, John and Janelle’s only child, a son named James, was born. John was a devoted family man who loved spending time with Janelle and James, especially when he and his family would take their annual family vacations.&nbsp; John was also an avid cyclist and participated in RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) in 2005 and the Mickelson Trail Trek in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2010.&nbsp;

Along with his enthusiasm and talent for playing the trombone, John also had a magnificent singing voice and was involved in church choirs and the Alliance Community Choir, an activity that he shared with his son James on multiple occasions.&nbsp; But John’s main area of interest and expertise was railroads and the “art of railroading,” as he called it.&nbsp; From a young age, he would wake up early and ride his bike to his favorite train viewing spot and watch the Southwest Chief (a daily passenger train) come by.&nbsp;

As previously stated, John was forced off of train service because of a heart condition called HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy), with which he was diagnosed in 2015.&nbsp; This heart condition continued to escalate into his retirement, which culminated in a heart transplant in December 2020. His transplant was a success, thanks to the team at Mayo Clinic Phoenix. John was able to enjoy his new lease on life for a while; however, in May 2022, he was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer. He received treatment at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

He is survived by his wife, Janelle, his son, James of Alliance; his mother-in-law, Darlene Meade of Auburn, Nebraska; his brother-in-law Jeffrey Meade and sister-in-law, Shannon Stemm of Auburn; niece, Madison Meade of Chicago, IL; and brother-in-law, Andrew Meade of Auburn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his father-in-law, Roy Meade of Alliance.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Pastor Gideon Achi will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Monday, December 19, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to:&nbsp; Help In Healing Home, Development Office, 5811 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054-4503, in memory of John Pyatt.

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

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 </figure>John Julian Pyatt, 64, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022 in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;He was born September 25, 1958 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to Robert and LaVaughn (Elliott) Pyatt. His childhood was spent in Santa Fe and Hobbs, New Mexico. His family moved back to their family home in Trenton, Missouri, and then finally to Chillicothe, Missouri, where John graduated from Chillicothe High School in 1976. During his high school years, he participated in Band by playing the trombone, a talent he utilized throughout his life in various musical groups. He was an enthusiastic and active member of the Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank and honor of Eagle Scout.After graduating from high school, John attended North Central Missouri College and graduated with an associate degree in Agricultural Business in 1978.&nbsp; He then worked for Churchill Transportation in Chillicothe before hiring on with the Burlington Northern Railroad in Creston, Iowa in the signal department in 1979.&nbsp; His deep desire to be a train conductor led him to Alliance, Nebraska in late 1979, where he became a conductor and remained in that position until an unfortunate heart condition forced him off of train service in 2015.&nbsp; He then worked as a railyard communications specialist until his retirement in 2018.In January 1980, John began dating Janelle Jo Meade and the two were united in marriage on October 26, 1980.&nbsp; On October 1, 1989, John and Janelle’s only child, a son named James, was born. John was a devoted family man who loved spending time with Janelle and James, especially when he and his family would take their annual family vacations.&nbsp; John was also an avid cyclist and participated in RAGBRAI (Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) in 2005 and the Mickelson Trail Trek in the Black Hills of South Dakota in 2010.&nbsp;Along with his enthusiasm and talent for playing the trombone, John also had a magnificent singing voice and was involved in church choirs and the Alliance Community Choir, an activity that he shared with his son James on multiple occasions.&nbsp; But John’s main area of interest and expertise was railroads and the “art of railroading,” as he called it.&nbsp; From a young age, he would wake up early and ride his bike to his favorite train viewing spot and watch the Southwest Chief (a daily passenger train) come by.&nbsp;As previously stated, John was forced off of train service because of a heart condition called HCM (Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy), with which he was diagnosed in 2015.&nbsp; This heart condition continued to escalate into his retirement, which culminated in a heart transplant in December 2020. His transplant was a success, thanks to the team at Mayo Clinic Phoenix. John was able to enjoy his new lease on life for a while; however, in May 2022, he was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer. He received treatment at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.He is survived by his wife, Janelle, his son, James of Alliance; his mother-in-law, Darlene Meade of Auburn, Nebraska; his brother-in-law Jeffrey Meade and sister-in-law, Shannon Stemm of Auburn; niece, Madison Meade of Chicago, IL; and brother-in-law, Andrew Meade of Auburn.He was preceded in death by his parents, and his father-in-law, Roy Meade of Alliance.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Pastor Gideon Achi will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Monday, December 19, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Memorials may be given to:&nbsp; Help In Healing Home, Development Office, 5811 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054-4503, in memory of John Pyatt.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

John Julian Pyatt (1958 - 2022)

Memorial Services for Doris Wickersham of Harrison, Nebraska will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Harrison Bible Church in Harrison, Nebraska.

Doris Mae (Dout) Wickersham was born February 20, 1931, to Leona (Pullen) and Clarence Dout in Harrison, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022, at her home with her family nearby.

Doris spent her life in Sioux County. She graduated from Sioux County High School in 1948. She married Norrie Wickersham on February 20, 1949, and the couple went into partnership with her dad on a ranch north of Harrison. There, Doris and Norrie raised cows and six children: Steven Bruce, Rebecca Lynn (Becky Serres), Scott James, Michal Norman, Neal Patrick, and Dale Brent. These six children gave Doris 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Beyond her own biological children, Doris impacted many in the children and hired men who lived and worked at the ranch over the years.

Doris’s life often revolved around this family. She had a knack for making every person in her family feel as though they were her favorite. She always provided a home for them to come to. There were many large gatherings at the ranch, and she spent many hours and drove many miles to attend the important life events of her loved ones. She was incredibly proud of the myriad accomplishments of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

Though Doris was devoted to her family, she did not ignore her own passions. Doris modeled a love of learning for the sake of learning. Doris was a college student well into her eighties. Her vast library of resource books are well-used, providing answers to questions and curiosities she has had over the years. Doris had a passion for raising iris flowers, and her iris bed, though infamous for the grass that has begun to take it over, is a sight to see in the late spring. She was also a fantastic crocheter, gardener/canner, and a passionate Scrabble player. Doris was also an active member of the Sioux Couty Historical Society, and her research and artistic talents can be seen in the local museum.

Doris was an incredibly talented artist, and this talent was not limited to one medium. She was a founding member of the Prairie Art Guild, and attendees of the annual art show at the fair have been treated to her talents. She started painting at her kitchen table, but after she began working with ceramics, she converted the one-room schoolhouse on the ranch into her art studio, The Mud Dauber’s Nest. Most recently, she had been working with stained glass. She inspired a love of art in many people, including the college students she attended classes with.

Doris was preceded in death by husband Norrie, son Bruce, granddaughter Stephanie, parents Clarence and Leona, sister Phyllis and Johnny Chlecq, brothers- and sisters-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Wickersham, Buster and Flip Wickersham, Faith and Waldo Dahlstedt, and George Campbell.

Doris left behind her children Becky and George Serres of Crawford, NE; Scott Wickersham of Orin Junction, WY, Mike Wickersham and Abby Edmund of Harrison, NE; Neal Wickersham and Terri DelPrete of Harrison, NE; and Dale Wickersham of Glen, NE; her grandchildren Jason and Michelle Serres (2 children); Brent and Tammy Serres (1 daughter); Heath and Melanie Serres (3 children, 1 grandchild); Jared Serres (1 son); Amy and Casey Ferley (2 children); Tracy and James Frey (1 son); Allison and Rick Reisig (3 children); Andrew Wickersham; Sean Wickersham and Madison ; Kerri and Ethan Smith; Abbie Wickersham; Steven Wickersham; Richard Jordan; Brandon and Fathom Wickersham (3 children); Eric and Kim Wickersham (1 son); Britoney and Andy Sprouse (5 children); Wesley and Diana Wickersham (1 son); and Gary and Audrey Wickersham (3 children); sister-in-law Eula Campbell, and brother Ray Tapley Dout.

Doris’s passing leaves a big hole in the lives of her family and friends. She was much loved and will be sorely missed.

A memorial has been established Sioux County Historical Society or Prairie Art Guild. and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Memorial Services for Doris Wickersham of Harrison, Nebraska will be held Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Harrison Bible Church in Harrison, Nebraska.Doris Mae (Dout) Wickersham was born February 20, 1931, to Leona (Pullen) and Clarence Dout in Harrison, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022, at her home with her family nearby.Doris spent her life in Sioux County. She graduated from Sioux County High School in 1948. She married Norrie Wickersham on February 20, 1949, and the couple went into partnership with her dad on a ranch north of Harrison. There, Doris and Norrie raised cows and six children: Steven Bruce, Rebecca Lynn (Becky Serres), Scott James, Michal Norman, Neal Patrick, and Dale Brent. These six children gave Doris 18 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Beyond her own biological children, Doris impacted many in the children and hired men who lived and worked at the ranch over the years.Doris’s life often revolved around this family. She had a knack for making every person in her family feel as though they were her favorite. She always provided a home for them to come to. There were many large gatherings at the ranch, and she spent many hours and drove many miles to attend the important life events of her loved ones. She was incredibly proud of the myriad accomplishments of her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.Though Doris was devoted to her family, she did not ignore her own passions. Doris modeled a love of learning for the sake of learning. Doris was a college student well into her eighties. Her vast library of resource books are well-used, providing answers to questions and curiosities she has had over the years. Doris had a passion for raising iris flowers, and her iris bed, though infamous for the grass that has begun to take it over, is a sight to see in the late spring. She was also a fantastic crocheter, gardener/canner, and a passionate Scrabble player. Doris was also an active member of the Sioux Couty Historical Society, and her research and artistic talents can be seen in the local museum.Doris was an incredibly talented artist, and this talent was not limited to one medium. She was a founding member of the Prairie Art Guild, and attendees of the annual art show at the fair have been treated to her talents. She started painting at her kitchen table, but after she began working with ceramics, she converted the one-room schoolhouse on the ranch into her art studio, The Mud Dauber’s Nest. Most recently, she had been working with stained glass. She inspired a love of art in many people, including the college students she attended classes with.Doris was preceded in death by husband Norrie, son Bruce, granddaughter Stephanie, parents Clarence and Leona, sister Phyllis and Johnny Chlecq, brothers- and sisters-in-law, Bill and Dorothy Wickersham, Buster and Flip Wickersham, Faith and Waldo Dahlstedt, and George Campbell.Doris left behind her children Becky and George Serres of Crawford, NE; Scott Wickersham of Orin Junction, WY, Mike Wickersham and Abby Edmund of Harrison, NE; Neal Wickersham and Terri DelPrete of Harrison, NE; and Dale Wickersham of Glen, NE; her grandchildren Jason and Michelle Serres (2 children); Brent and Tammy Serres (1 daughter); Heath and Melanie Serres (3 children, 1 grandchild); Jared Serres (1 son); Amy and Casey Ferley (2 children); Tracy and James Frey (1 son); Allison and Rick Reisig (3 children); Andrew Wickersham; Sean Wickersham and Madison ; Kerri and Ethan Smith; Abbie Wickersham; Steven Wickersham; Richard Jordan; Brandon and Fathom Wickersham (3 children); Eric and Kim Wickersham (1 son); Britoney and Andy Sprouse (5 children); Wesley and Diana Wickersham (1 son); and Gary and Audrey Wickersham (3 children); sister-in-law Eula Campbell, and brother Ray Tapley Dout.Doris’s passing leaves a big hole in the lives of her family and friends. She was much loved and will be sorely missed.A memorial has been established Sioux County Historical Society or Prairie Art Guild. and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

Doris Mae (Dout) Wickersham (1931 - 2022)

Joseph D. Maxey, 71, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.&nbsp; Joe was a United States Marine Corps Veteran.

Following his military service, Joe was a lifelong truck driver and drove until his health prevented him from being able to do so.&nbsp; Joe enjoyed many things, but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his beloved granddaughters and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elaine Maxey of Savannah, MO; his children, Shawna (James) Colby of Savannah, MO, Jason Maxey of Alliance, and Christopher Maxey of Alliance; 6 granddaughters, 3 great grandchildren; his brother, Chris Maxey of Flatwoods, LA; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carl Maxey.

A visitation with family present will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; A funeral service will then follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Joseph D. Maxey, 71, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 at his home.&nbsp; Joe was a United States Marine Corps Veteran.Following his military service, Joe was a lifelong truck driver and drove until his health prevented him from being able to do so.&nbsp; Joe enjoyed many things, but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his beloved granddaughters and great-grandchildren.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elaine Maxey of Savannah, MO; his children, Shawna (James) Colby of Savannah, MO, Jason Maxey of Alliance, and Christopher Maxey of Alliance; 6 granddaughters, 3 great grandchildren; his brother, Chris Maxey of Flatwoods, LA; and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carl Maxey.A visitation with family present will be held Friday, December 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; A funeral service will then follow the visitation at 3:00 p.m.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Joseph D. Maxey, 71

William A. Aspden, 85, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE. He was born June 23, 1937 in Scottsbluff, NE to Warren and Velma (Donovan) Aspden. From 1962 to 1965 he served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany.

On March 28, 1970 he was united in marriage to Pamela Sue Koepke in State Center, Iowa. Bill

was employed by Safeway where he worked in management from 1968 until his retirement in

In 1984 they purchased an acreage near Berthoud, CO. where he raised cattle, sheep and chickens. In 2014 they moved to Longmont, CO. and in 2019 they moved to Alliance, NE. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Alliance.

In their retirement they enjoyed several cruises and through the years traveled to most of the states. They were fans of the PBR and attended the finals in Las Vegas many times.

He is survived by his wife, Pam, his daughter, Lori Pinley of Longmont, CO, his grandchildren,&nbsp; Crystal (Kenny) Amador of Sterling, CO and A.J. Pinley and his children, Atticus and William Pinley of Grand Island, NE. 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&nbsp; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Gene, Jack and Bing and his in-laws, Wally and Rocel Koepke.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's United Lutheran Church. The Rev. Cheryl Harris will officiate. Interment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery. The service will be live streamed at https:alliancest.johns.org and will be available on the St. Johns Church website soon after the funeral.

Memorials may be made to St. John's United Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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 </figure>William A. Aspden, 85, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE. He was born June 23, 1937 in Scottsbluff, NE to Warren and Velma (Donovan) Aspden. From 1962 to 1965 he served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany.On March 28, 1970 he was united in marriage to Pamela Sue Koepke in State Center, Iowa. Billwas employed by Safeway where he worked in management from 1968 until his retirement in1998.In 1984 they purchased an acreage near Berthoud, CO. where he raised cattle, sheep and chickens. In 2014 they moved to Longmont, CO. and in 2019 they moved to Alliance, NE. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Alliance.In their retirement they enjoyed several cruises and through the years traveled to most of the states. They were fans of the PBR and attended the finals in Las Vegas many times.He is survived by his wife, Pam, his daughter, Lori Pinley of Longmont, CO, his grandchildren,&nbsp; Crystal (Kenny) Amador of Sterling, CO and A.J. Pinley and his children, Atticus and William Pinley of Grand Island, NE. 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&nbsp; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, Gene, Jack and Bing and his in-laws, Wally and Rocel Koepke.Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John's United Lutheran Church. The Rev. Cheryl Harris will officiate. Interment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery. The service will be live streamed at https:alliancest.johns.org and will be available on the St. Johns Church website soon after the funeral.Memorials may be made to St. John's United Lutheran Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

William A. Aspden (1937 - 2022)

Funeral services for Faye Una Chrisman, age 88, of rural Melbeta, Nebraska will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at United Methodist Church in Melbeta, Nebraska. Pastors Richard Chrisman and Francis Kinyua will officiate with burial in Creighton Valley Cemetery, south of Melbeta.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>.

Faye died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at her home after a short illness.

Faye Una Chrisman, daughter of Lester and Ruth (Luedtke) Zimmerman was born July 20, 1934, in Valley County, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to Pat (Norval) Chrisman on December 31, 1949. They were blessed with seven children: Mike, Lillian, Bert, Dick, Susie, Mark, and Chris.

In 1966 Pat and Faye made their home southeast of Melbeta where she helped her husband on the farm and was kept busy raising seven rambunctious children. Faye was a member of the United Methodist Churches in Melbeta and Gering. She loved to cook, was an avid sewer and quilter, and loved to play cards with friends. Most of all, she loved holiday parties with her extended family.

Faye is survived by a sister, Ellen Lake of Omaha; seven children, Mike (Janice) Chrisman of McGrew, Lillian Butts of Terrytown, Albert (Jenette) Chrisman of Pennsylvania, Richard (Christine) Chrisman if Norfolk, Susie (David) Thiele of Colorado, Mark (Becky) Chrisman of Gering, and Chris (Thess) Chrisman of rural Melbeta; 16 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat; parents, Lester and Ruth; sisters Marlyn and Wilma; and brother, Gordon.

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 </figure>Funeral services for Faye Una Chrisman, age 88, of rural Melbeta, Nebraska will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at United Methodist Church in Melbeta, Nebraska. Pastors Richard Chrisman and Francis Kinyua will officiate with burial in Creighton Valley Cemetery, south of Melbeta.Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>.Faye died Saturday, December 3, 2022, at her home after a short illness.Faye Una Chrisman, daughter of Lester and Ruth (Luedtke) Zimmerman was born July 20, 1934, in Valley County, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to Pat (Norval) Chrisman on December 31, 1949. They were blessed with seven children: Mike, Lillian, Bert, Dick, Susie, Mark, and Chris.In 1966 Pat and Faye made their home southeast of Melbeta where she helped her husband on the farm and was kept busy raising seven rambunctious children. Faye was a member of the United Methodist Churches in Melbeta and Gering. She loved to cook, was an avid sewer and quilter, and loved to play cards with friends. Most of all, she loved holiday parties with her extended family.Faye is survived by a sister, Ellen Lake of Omaha; seven children, Mike (Janice) Chrisman of McGrew, Lillian Butts of Terrytown, Albert (Jenette) Chrisman of Pennsylvania, Richard (Christine) Chrisman if Norfolk, Susie (David) Thiele of Colorado, Mark (Becky) Chrisman of Gering, and Chris (Thess) Chrisman of rural Melbeta; 16 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Pat; parents, Lester and Ruth; sisters Marlyn and Wilma; and brother, Gordon.

Faye Una Chrisman (1934 - 2022)

Syrena M Parks, 25 of Bayard, Nebraska died Thursday, December 1, 2022 after a sudden car accident.

Her funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Community Bible Church in Bayard with Pastor Bradley Kilthau officiating. Burial will follow at Chimney Rock Cemetery. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Parks family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.

Syrena was born on January 30, 1997 in Scottsbluff to Jennifer L Parks. She made her home with her son and mom in Bayard.

She was proud to be an assistant manager at Taco Johns in Bridgeport. She loved working hard. She enjoyed and was enjoyed by coworkers and customers alike.

Syrena was a person unlike others. When she entered a room, she filled it. She had a childlike excitement for everything that made her happy. Those things include: Cats- she loved every cat she saw or met, stray or pet; tattoos- she had many and planned for more; people – she made friends everywhere she went; family – she loved and cherished us all but the most special love she had was for her son, Cason. She often said that he was her whole universe.

Survivors include her young son Cason, mom Jennifer, grandma Margie (mamow), grandma Kathy Sides, uncle Mike and aunt Sara and their family Annalise, Jonathan, Aristana, Alyssa and David, uncle Rick and aunt Maria Sides and their family Melinda, Ronnie, Elizabeth and Robert and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her dad Randy Sides, grandpa Ron Sides and grandpa Jim “Papa” Parks.

Syrena’s family has loved her well. They love her still. They’ll love her always.

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 </figure><h2>Syrena M Parks, 25 of Bayard, Nebraska died Thursday, December 1, 2022 after a sudden car accident.</h2>Her funeral service will be held on Friday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Community Bible Church in Bayard with Pastor Bradley Kilthau officiating. Burial will follow at Chimney Rock Cemetery. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Parks family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.Syrena was born on January 30, 1997 in Scottsbluff to Jennifer L Parks. She made her home with her son and mom in Bayard.She was proud to be an assistant manager at Taco Johns in Bridgeport. She loved working hard. She enjoyed and was enjoyed by coworkers and customers alike.Syrena was a person unlike others. When she entered a room, she filled it. She had a childlike excitement for everything that made her happy. Those things include: Cats- she loved every cat she saw or met, stray or pet; tattoos- she had many and planned for more; people – she made friends everywhere she went; family – she loved and cherished us all but the most special love she had was for her son, Cason. She often said that he was her whole universe.Survivors include her young son Cason, mom Jennifer, grandma Margie (mamow), grandma Kathy Sides, uncle Mike and aunt Sara and their family Annalise, Jonathan, Aristana, Alyssa and David, uncle Rick and aunt Maria Sides and their family Melinda, Ronnie, Elizabeth and Robert and extended family.She was preceded in death by her dad Randy Sides, grandpa Ron Sides and grandpa Jim “Papa” Parks.Syrena’s family has loved her well. They love her still. They’ll love her always.

Syrena M Parks (1997 - 2022)

Our mother, Louetta Sue Vogel, 91, passed away on December 5th.&nbsp; She had been a long-time resident of Crawford NE.

She is predeceased by her mother and father; Jake and Mary Pearson and son, Kenneth Cooley and is survived by her daughter Debra Randolph and son Alan Cooley.

A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of

Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Our mother, Louetta Sue Vogel, 91, passed away on December 5th.&nbsp; She had been a long-time resident of Crawford NE.She is predeceased by her mother and father; Jake and Mary Pearson and son, Kenneth Cooley and is survived by her daughter Debra Randolph and son Alan Cooley.A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care ofChamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

Louetta Sue Vogel, 91

Shirley Jean McCue of Martin, South Dakota passed away on December 1st, 2022, just 25 days shy of her 91st birthday.&nbsp;

Shirley was born December 26, 1931, at Gordon, NE, to W.L (Bill) Coon and Nellie Ruhama (Ruie) Morris Coon. She grew up at “6 Mile” hill and attended East Pride Country School, where her mother was a teacher.&nbsp; Her dad and all her brothers, in addition to her four children also attended East Pride.&nbsp; She later attended Gordon High School and represented the school as the lead majorette.&nbsp; During her high school years she visited her brother Morris in Albuquerque, NM, where she received her high school diploma.&nbsp;

While Shirley was growing up, her dad, Bill, was the president of the Gordon Fair and Rodeo Association.&nbsp; Here she met Casey Tibbs, Jack Bushborn, Jim Shoulders, and many other great rodeo contestants of the time.&nbsp; She was very proud of her time spent as a timer and secretary for the rodeo association. Shirley was a member of the SDRA and the NCRA.&nbsp; One of her favorite times of the year was when the National Rodo Finals were on TV, she would watch all 10 nights, and critique and time.&nbsp;

Shirley married George Waddell in 1947. To this union George Douglas was born.&nbsp;

In 1952 Shirley married Charles (Chuck) Goedde in Reno, Nevada.&nbsp; Chuck adopted Doug and the family of three made their way to the last frontier of Nome, Alaska, where they made their home until 1959.&nbsp; While living in Alaska, their children Mary, Bill and Sherrill were born. Chuck and Shirley owned the Anchor Tavern and a cab company while living in Nome. &nbsp;Shirley loved her time spent living in Alaska and often reminisced with her grandchildren about her time spent there.&nbsp;

In 1959 the family moved back to the Lower 48 when Shirley’s dad fell ill.&nbsp; They lived in both Gordon, NE and Martin, SD during this time.&nbsp; One of her favorite stories to tell was when she and Chuck were managing the American Legion, and Johnny Cash stopped in after having a flat tire on his way out of a concert in Mission.

In 1976 Shirley married Clark (Dupe) McCue. No children were born of this union.&nbsp; She was married to Dupe until his death in December 2021. Dupe and Shirley played a great part in their grandchildren’s lives, and Shirley was most proud of her grandchildren Kyla, Casey, Shannon, Nikki, Andrew, Angel, and Jacoby.&nbsp;

Shirley obtained her LPN license, and she was known as a great nurse in the community.&nbsp; When Kyla started grade school, Shirley didn’t want her to go alone, so she applied to be the school nurse, where she worked for several years. She also worked at the hospital, the Martin clinic, and in Kyle and Rosebud clinics. She settled in as the Director of Nursing’s assistant, her office located in the nursing home, where she stayed until she retired at 81 years old.&nbsp; Her family used to joke that she was older than most of the residents she helped take care of.

Shirley was an active community member and spent many years serving on the City Council.

Shirley spent her retired years at her home, and she was adamant that was where she wanted to be when she became ill about four years ago.&nbsp; She had a strong will to live and was stubborn in her care. She was a nurse and knew how to best keep her body fit, even through the illnesses she struggled with. You would never see Shirley uptown shopping without a full face of makeup, her jewelry on and her “hair did”.&nbsp; Her weekly appointments with Lorraine at the beauty shop were something she looked forward to, and she enjoyed spending the last year of her life with her son Bill, and her friend Lennie who both helped her out tremendously (when she would let them!)

Shirley was preceded in death by her father and Mother, her brothers Morris, Wayne, Dean and Bill Coon. Her daughter Sherrill, her stepson Steve McCue, and her husband Dupe.

She is survived by her sons Doug Goedde and William (Bill) Goedde and her daughter Mary (Steve) Schroeder.&nbsp; Her grandchildren Kyla Byrne-Pomrenke, Casey Byrne, Shannon (Donna) Goedde, Andrew (Ashley) Schroeder, Nicole (Myshell) Schroeder-Old’s, Angel Goedde and Jacoby Goedde.

Great-Grandchildren Ryan Pomrenke, Rachel Patton, Jonathan Pomrenke, Erica Claire Pomrenke, Blake Pomrenke, Caiden Byrne, Robin Dawson, Kimberly Goedde, Everett, Lola, Odin and Rory Schroeder-Olds, Thai Taylor, Alice Marley Garnett, Mason Goedde and Zoe Goedde and Riley Dawson. Nieces Christy Coon and Bev Weinmaster, Nephews Wynn and Bill Coon, Family friend Lennie Pettit Allison, and too many other friends and co-workers to count. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley was a lifetime member of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. Donations in her memory may be sent to Bennett County Funeral Services, PO Box 65, Martin, SD 57551.

Services honoring Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, December 9 at 10 am at the new American Legion with lunch to follow. Interment will be at the Gordon Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her daughter, Sherrill.&nbsp; All are welcome.

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 </figure>Shirley Jean McCue of Martin, South Dakota passed away on December 1st, 2022, just 25 days shy of her 91st birthday.&nbsp;Shirley was born December 26, 1931, at Gordon, NE, to W.L (Bill) Coon and Nellie Ruhama (Ruie) Morris Coon. She grew up at “6 Mile” hill and attended East Pride Country School, where her mother was a teacher.&nbsp; Her dad and all her brothers, in addition to her four children also attended East Pride.&nbsp; She later attended Gordon High School and represented the school as the lead majorette.&nbsp; During her high school years she visited her brother Morris in Albuquerque, NM, where she received her high school diploma.&nbsp;While Shirley was growing up, her dad, Bill, was the president of the Gordon Fair and Rodeo Association.&nbsp; Here she met Casey Tibbs, Jack Bushborn, Jim Shoulders, and many other great rodeo contestants of the time.&nbsp; She was very proud of her time spent as a timer and secretary for the rodeo association. Shirley was a member of the SDRA and the NCRA.&nbsp; One of her favorite times of the year was when the National Rodo Finals were on TV, she would watch all 10 nights, and critique and time.&nbsp;Shirley married George Waddell in 1947. To this union George Douglas was born.&nbsp;In 1952 Shirley married Charles (Chuck) Goedde in Reno, Nevada.&nbsp; Chuck adopted Doug and the family of three made their way to the last frontier of Nome, Alaska, where they made their home until 1959.&nbsp; While living in Alaska, their children Mary, Bill and Sherrill were born. Chuck and Shirley owned the Anchor Tavern and a cab company while living in Nome. &nbsp;Shirley loved her time spent living in Alaska and often reminisced with her grandchildren about her time spent there.&nbsp;In 1959 the family moved back to the Lower 48 when Shirley’s dad fell ill.&nbsp; They lived in both Gordon, NE and Martin, SD during this time.&nbsp; One of her favorite stories to tell was when she and Chuck were managing the American Legion, and Johnny Cash stopped in after having a flat tire on his way out of a concert in Mission.In 1976 Shirley married Clark (Dupe) McCue. No children were born of this union.&nbsp; She was married to Dupe until his death in December 2021. Dupe and Shirley played a great part in their grandchildren’s lives, and Shirley was most proud of her grandchildren Kyla, Casey, Shannon, Nikki, Andrew, Angel, and Jacoby.&nbsp;Shirley obtained her LPN license, and she was known as a great nurse in the community.&nbsp; When Kyla started grade school, Shirley didn’t want her to go alone, so she applied to be the school nurse, where she worked for several years. She also worked at the hospital, the Martin clinic, and in Kyle and Rosebud clinics. She settled in as the Director of Nursing’s assistant, her office located in the nursing home, where she stayed until she retired at 81 years old.&nbsp; Her family used to joke that she was older than most of the residents she helped take care of.Shirley was an active community member and spent many years serving on the City Council.Shirley spent her retired years at her home, and she was adamant that was where she wanted to be when she became ill about four years ago.&nbsp; She had a strong will to live and was stubborn in her care. She was a nurse and knew how to best keep her body fit, even through the illnesses she struggled with. You would never see Shirley uptown shopping without a full face of makeup, her jewelry on and her “hair did”.&nbsp; Her weekly appointments with Lorraine at the beauty shop were something she looked forward to, and she enjoyed spending the last year of her life with her son Bill, and her friend Lennie who both helped her out tremendously (when she would let them!)Shirley was preceded in death by her father and Mother, her brothers Morris, Wayne, Dean and Bill Coon. Her daughter Sherrill, her stepson Steve McCue, and her husband Dupe.She is survived by her sons Doug Goedde and William (Bill) Goedde and her daughter Mary (Steve) Schroeder.&nbsp; Her grandchildren Kyla Byrne-Pomrenke, Casey Byrne, Shannon (Donna) Goedde, Andrew (Ashley) Schroeder, Nicole (Myshell) Schroeder-Old’s, Angel Goedde and Jacoby Goedde.Great-Grandchildren Ryan Pomrenke, Rachel Patton, Jonathan Pomrenke, Erica Claire Pomrenke, Blake Pomrenke, Caiden Byrne, Robin Dawson, Kimberly Goedde, Everett, Lola, Odin and Rory Schroeder-Olds, Thai Taylor, Alice Marley Garnett, Mason Goedde and Zoe Goedde and Riley Dawson. Nieces Christy Coon and Bev Weinmaster, Nephews Wynn and Bill Coon, Family friend Lennie Pettit Allison, and too many other friends and co-workers to count. &nbsp;&nbsp;Shirley was a lifetime member of the Ladies Legion Auxiliary. Donations in her memory may be sent to Bennett County Funeral Services, PO Box 65, Martin, SD 57551.Services honoring Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, December 9 at 10 am at the new American Legion with lunch to follow. Interment will be at the Gordon Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her daughter, Sherrill.&nbsp; All are welcome.

Shirley Jean McCue (1931 - 2022)

Donald Lee Chick, 86, of Milligan, NE and long time resident of Hyannis, NE, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Congregational Church in Hyannis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Hyannis Cemetery.

Don was born April 28, 1936 in Montrose County, Colorado to Harold Chick and Iva Pearl Blume. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1954.

Don married the love of his life, Darlene Wright, on June 30, 1957. To this union, 5 daughters were born, his beloved 5 Ls.

Don worked very hard to support his family. He retired from PREMA on April 30, 2001. He worked through electrical storms, blizzards and sub-zero weather, many times in the middle of the night, to keep the lights on for people in the Sandhills.

Don was a volunteer fireman, serving for over 38 years, 15 of them as an EMT. He was very dedicated. When the whistle blew, there was nothing holding him back. He even showed up a time or two with no glasses or in his slippers, but he was there.

Don enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. If they were around, you could always find him in the middle of the floor playing with them. Whether it was a rousing game of UNO, a tea party or a horsey ride, a great time was always had by all. They loved their “Papa Chicken”!

Don is survived by his daughters Lydia Tucker and husband Joe, of Milligan, NE, Laurie Mochel and husband Steve, of Roeland Park, KS, Lucinda Chick of North Platte, NE, Ladonna Crisman and husband Josh, of Gretna, NE and Lorena Rockwell of Syracuse, NE, grandchildren Cassandra Tucker and husband Lonnie, Mary Mochel, Ashlee Lemley, Kenzie Buskirk and husband Christopher, Devyn Hayes and husband Samuel, Reagyn Crisman, Brandon, Tanner, Shelby, Kyler, Kaiden and Aliyah Rockwell, and great grandchildren Layla, Matthew, Logan, Maggie, Ben, Aaron, Harper, Bralynn, Ila, Kyle, Raven and Evelyn.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, parents Harold Chick, Iva Blume and Melvin Blume, Uncle Clarence and Aunt Belle Chick, Aunt Ruby Moon, sisters Marilyn Blume, Leona Thompson and Ruby Roberts, and grandchildren Joseph Tucker, Sarah Mochel and Hunter Lemley.

Memorials may be made to Sandhills Fire and Rescue, or to the organization of your choice.

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 </figure>Donald Lee Chick, 86, of Milligan, NE and long time resident of Hyannis, NE, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00 am at the Congregational Church in Hyannis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Hyannis Cemetery.Don was born April 28, 1936 in Montrose County, Colorado to Harold Chick and Iva Pearl Blume. He graduated from Montrose High School in 1954.Don married the love of his life, Darlene Wright, on June 30, 1957. To this union, 5 daughters were born, his beloved 5 Ls.Don worked very hard to support his family. He retired from PREMA on April 30, 2001. He worked through electrical storms, blizzards and sub-zero weather, many times in the middle of the night, to keep the lights on for people in the Sandhills.Don was a volunteer fireman, serving for over 38 years, 15 of them as an EMT. He was very dedicated. When the whistle blew, there was nothing holding him back. He even showed up a time or two with no glasses or in his slippers, but he was there.Don enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. If they were around, you could always find him in the middle of the floor playing with them. Whether it was a rousing game of UNO, a tea party or a horsey ride, a great time was always had by all. They loved their “Papa Chicken”!Don is survived by his daughters Lydia Tucker and husband Joe, of Milligan, NE, Laurie Mochel and husband Steve, of Roeland Park, KS, Lucinda Chick of North Platte, NE, Ladonna Crisman and husband Josh, of Gretna, NE and Lorena Rockwell of Syracuse, NE, grandchildren Cassandra Tucker and husband Lonnie, Mary Mochel, Ashlee Lemley, Kenzie Buskirk and husband Christopher, Devyn Hayes and husband Samuel, Reagyn Crisman, Brandon, Tanner, Shelby, Kyler, Kaiden and Aliyah Rockwell, and great grandchildren Layla, Matthew, Logan, Maggie, Ben, Aaron, Harper, Bralynn, Ila, Kyle, Raven and Evelyn.He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene, parents Harold Chick, Iva Blume and Melvin Blume, Uncle Clarence and Aunt Belle Chick, Aunt Ruby Moon, sisters Marilyn Blume, Leona Thompson and Ruby Roberts, and grandchildren Joseph Tucker, Sarah Mochel and Hunter Lemley.Memorials may be made to Sandhills Fire and Rescue, or to the organization of your choice.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Donald Lee Chick (1936 - 2022)

Ella Roberta (Kaiser) White passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on November 18, 2022 at the Hemingford Care Center. Ella was born June 1, 1927, to Tobias and Pauline (Nieffer) Kaiser in Norris, South Dakota. She was the fourth of eleven children.

Ella married Sheldon Wade In August 1948. Together they had three children, Ronnie Dale Wade, Roger Dale Wade, Clifford Monroe Wade.

After moving to Alliance from Independence, Oregon Ella met and married Don White in 1977.&nbsp; In retirement they enjoyed golf, grandkids and a trip to Hawaii along with many friendships. Ella always looked forward to the annual Kaiser Family Reunion. Ella was a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church and participated in their quilting bees.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, son Ronnie, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by sons Roger (Marla) Wade of Hemingford, NE, and Cliff (Francine) Wade of Belle Fourche, SO. Ella always enjoyed her 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance on Thursday, December 8 at 10:30 a.m.

The family would prefer that memorials be given to Bobcats Beating Cancer through Hemingford Schools, The American Legion Flag Memorial in Hemingford, St. John's Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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 </figure>Ella Roberta (Kaiser) White passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on November 18, 2022 at the Hemingford Care Center. Ella was born June 1, 1927, to Tobias and Pauline (Nieffer) Kaiser in Norris, South Dakota. She was the fourth of eleven children.Ella married Sheldon Wade In August 1948. Together they had three children, Ronnie Dale Wade, Roger Dale Wade, Clifford Monroe Wade.After moving to Alliance from Independence, Oregon Ella met and married Don White in 1977.&nbsp; In retirement they enjoyed golf, grandkids and a trip to Hawaii along with many friendships. Ella always looked forward to the annual Kaiser Family Reunion. Ella was a long-time member of St. John's Lutheran Church and participated in their quilting bees.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, son Ronnie, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by sons Roger (Marla) Wade of Hemingford, NE, and Cliff (Francine) Wade of Belle Fourche, SO. Ella always enjoyed her 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.A memorial service will be held at Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance on Thursday, December 8 at 10:30 a.m.The family would prefer that memorials be given to Bobcats Beating Cancer through Hemingford Schools, The American Legion Flag Memorial in Hemingford, St. John's Lutheran Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Ella White (1927 - 2022)

Lloyd Dean Howell was born November 16, 1942 in Alliance, Nebraska to Ernest Louis and Elma Loretta (Hashman) Howell. He died November 29, 2022.

He served in the US Army from 1961-1964. Most of his time was spent in the Panama Canal Zone.

On May 23, 1965 he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Myszkowski.

Lloyd retired from BNSF as a carman in 2005.

He was a member of the American Legion Post #7, Eagles, Lions Club, and First Presbyterian Church where he served as an usher and elder. Lloyd loved to watch the Alliance Spartans play baseball. He was a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker fan and liked the Las Vegas (or whatever city they were playing in) Raiders. He was known for his woodworking.&nbsp; He made over twenty-five sets of Noah’s ark with thirty-two pairs of animals for each ark. He also made beautiful crosses and nativity puzzles.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Joanna Kaye Hoover, brother and sister-in- law, Darrell and Dixie Howell, and brother, Gordon Howell.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat, and daughter, Lora (Steve) Sullivan all of Alliance, his grandchildren, Allison Hoover (Chris George), Columbus; OH; Noah Hoover, Colorado; Kathryn (Josh) Martin, Chadron; Sorcha (Josh) Colerick, Scottsbluff; and McKenna Leach (Joe Covalt), of Alliance, and his great-grandchildren, Cadence and Beckett Martin, Sophia Leach, Hendrix Colerick, and twins coming in the spring of 2023. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Veterans State Cemetery at Alliance Foundation, Alliance Spartans Baseball, or donor’s choice.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church with burial at the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery at Alliance in the Spring of 2023.

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 </figure>Lloyd Dean Howell was born November 16, 1942 in Alliance, Nebraska to Ernest Louis and Elma Loretta (Hashman) Howell. He died November 29, 2022.He served in the US Army from 1961-1964. Most of his time was spent in the Panama Canal Zone.On May 23, 1965 he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Myszkowski.Lloyd retired from BNSF as a carman in 2005.He was a member of the American Legion Post #7, Eagles, Lions Club, and First Presbyterian Church where he served as an usher and elder. Lloyd loved to watch the Alliance Spartans play baseball. He was a diehard Nebraska Cornhusker fan and liked the Las Vegas (or whatever city they were playing in) Raiders. He was known for his woodworking.&nbsp; He made over twenty-five sets of Noah’s ark with thirty-two pairs of animals for each ark. He also made beautiful crosses and nativity puzzles.Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Joanna Kaye Hoover, brother and sister-in- law, Darrell and Dixie Howell, and brother, Gordon Howell.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat, and daughter, Lora (Steve) Sullivan all of Alliance, his grandchildren, Allison Hoover (Chris George), Columbus; OH; Noah Hoover, Colorado; Kathryn (Josh) Martin, Chadron; Sorcha (Josh) Colerick, Scottsbluff; and McKenna Leach (Joe Covalt), of Alliance, and his great-grandchildren, Cadence and Beckett Martin, Sophia Leach, Hendrix Colerick, and twins coming in the spring of 2023. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Veterans State Cemetery at Alliance Foundation, Alliance Spartans Baseball, or donor’s choice.Memorial services will be Tuesday, December 6th at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church with burial at the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery at Alliance in the Spring of 2023.Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Lloyd Dean Howel (1942 - 2022)

Rita&nbsp;Schrock, 76, of Wakefield, NE, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation in Wayne, NE.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2023.&nbsp; Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is assisting&nbsp; with the arrangements.

Rita&nbsp;was born on November 15, 1946, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of James Edward and Helen (Lisac) Farrenkopf.&nbsp; At an early age, the family moved to Brookfield, MO, where she graduated from High School in 1964.&nbsp; She received her Librarian Certification soon after.&nbsp; In 1965, she began dating Stephen Schrock.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on June 28, 1969, at the Catholic Church in Brookfield, MO.&nbsp; To this union three children were born, Sam, Tess, and Sarah.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;and Steve moved to several places with Steve’s job.&nbsp;

Rita&nbsp;dedicated her life to the service of others.&nbsp; She had a talent for organizing and fundraising and shared those talents with her community every chance she had.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;cherished her Holy Rosary Parish and members and St. Agnes Academy and believed in their purpose and fund raised diligently for decades.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As a child&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;sang in the church choir that her father directed.&nbsp; She continued that passion by singing in her church choir for over twenty years.&nbsp; Singing was one of&nbsp;Rita’s many talents and joys.&nbsp; Passing on her faith to others and her family was one of the greatest gifts&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;left behind.&nbsp;

After raising their family in Alliance, NE,&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;and Steve moved to Wakefield, NE, in 2007 to be near family.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, reading, learning, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rita&nbsp;is survived by her husband, Steve of Wakefield; son, Sam (Kerry) Schrock of Kearney, NE; daughters, Tess (Don) Anderson of Ten Sleep, WY; Sarah (Ryan) Ekberg of Wakefield, NE; grandchildren, Piper, Kade, and Kit Schrock, Hayden, and Roxy Ekberg; sister, Joanie (Miller) Cochran of Wichita, KS; brother, Dennis (Jane) Farrenkopf of Excelsior Springs, MO; and four nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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 </figure>Rita&nbsp;Schrock, 76, of Wakefield, NE, died on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation in Wayne, NE.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be held in the Spring of 2023.&nbsp; Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Wakefield is assisting&nbsp; with the arrangements.Rita&nbsp;was born on November 15, 1946, in Granite City, IL, the daughter of James Edward and Helen (Lisac) Farrenkopf.&nbsp; At an early age, the family moved to Brookfield, MO, where she graduated from High School in 1964.&nbsp; She received her Librarian Certification soon after.&nbsp; In 1965, she began dating Stephen Schrock.&nbsp; They were united in marriage on June 28, 1969, at the Catholic Church in Brookfield, MO.&nbsp; To this union three children were born, Sam, Tess, and Sarah.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;and Steve moved to several places with Steve’s job.&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;dedicated her life to the service of others.&nbsp; She had a talent for organizing and fundraising and shared those talents with her community every chance she had.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;cherished her Holy Rosary Parish and members and St. Agnes Academy and believed in their purpose and fund raised diligently for decades.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a child&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;sang in the church choir that her father directed.&nbsp; She continued that passion by singing in her church choir for over twenty years.&nbsp; Singing was one of&nbsp;Rita’s many talents and joys.&nbsp; Passing on her faith to others and her family was one of the greatest gifts&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;left behind.&nbsp;After raising their family in Alliance, NE,&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;and Steve moved to Wakefield, NE, in 2007 to be near family.&nbsp; She enjoyed gardening, reading, learning, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rita&nbsp;is survived by her husband, Steve of Wakefield; son, Sam (Kerry) Schrock of Kearney, NE; daughters, Tess (Don) Anderson of Ten Sleep, WY; Sarah (Ryan) Ekberg of Wakefield, NE; grandchildren, Piper, Kade, and Kit Schrock, Hayden, and Roxy Ekberg; sister, Joanie (Miller) Cochran of Wichita, KS; brother, Dennis (Jane) Farrenkopf of Excelsior Springs, MO; and four nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents.

Rita Schrock (1946 - 2022)

We are sad to announce the passing of (Joe) Alton Paul White of Torrington, WY. Joe passed away at age 70 November 16, 2022 surrounded by his life long partner and love of his life, Tanya. The celebration of life will be a private ceremony with only close family members present.

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 </figure>We are sad to announce the passing of (Joe) Alton Paul White of Torrington, WY. Joe passed away at age 70 November 16, 2022 surrounded by his life long partner and love of his life, Tanya. The celebration of life will be a private ceremony with only close family members present.He was preceded in death by his parents Alton and Margaret Burden, Torrington, his sisters Paulette Deaton, Patricia Moore, Lorna White, his brothers G.R Calvert, Ted Spies, and Loren White.He is survived by his partner Tanya, his brother Bill White (Connie) of Torrington, sisters Adele Wells (Bob) of LaGrange, WY, Alberta Gentleman (Jack) of Alliance, NE, Roberta Hopkins( Terry) of Casper, WY, JoAnne (Bill), Patty and Norma. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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