On October, 25, Donna Ruth Parascand, passed away at age eighty-six at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alliance Cemetery. Father Matt Koperski of Holy Rosary Catholic Church will offiiate.

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 </figure>On October, 25, Donna Ruth Parascand, passed away at age eighty-six at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.&nbsp;Graveside services will be Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alliance Cemetery. Father Matt Koperski of Holy Rosary Catholic Church will offiiate.

Graveside Services for Donna Parascand

Funeral Services for Samantha McCoy, 35 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.

Samantha passed away on April 18, 2023 at her home in Chadron, Nebraska.

Mrs. McCoy was born on July 18, 1987 in Chadron, Nebraska.

A memorial has been established Sam’s Kids and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.

Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Samantha McCoy, 35 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.Samantha passed away on April 18, 2023 at her home in Chadron, Nebraska.Mrs. McCoy was born on July 18, 1987 in Chadron, Nebraska.A memorial has been established Sam’s Kids and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Samantha McCoy (1987 - 2023)

Funeral Services for Sandy Welch of Chadron, Nebraska, will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska

Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota at a later date.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 5-7 PM&nbsp;at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.

Sandy passed away on April 15, 2023 at her home in Chadron, Nebraska.

Mrs. Welch was born on August 26, 1948 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Congregational Church and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Sandy Welch of Chadron, Nebraska, will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NebraskaBurial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota at a later date.Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from 5-7 PM&nbsp;at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.Sandy passed away on April 15, 2023 at her home in Chadron, Nebraska.Mrs. Welch was born on August 26, 1948 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.She was 74.A memorial has been established for the Chadron Congregational Church and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Sandy Welch (1948-2023)

Jana Kay VanHousen, age 62, of Alliance, Nebraska passed away at her home on April 17th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.&nbsp;

Jana was born on January 28, 1961, in Williston, ND.&nbsp; She was the only child of Everett B. &amp; Leona E. (Krebs) Weed.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to her first husband, Micheal G. Schefcik, in 1979.&nbsp; Jana and Mike had two daughters Megan (Vetter) and Maloree (Johnson).&nbsp; In 2004, she and Mike moved to Aurora, NE, to open her art studio which operated until 2022. In 2007, after the death of Mike, Jana was again united in marriage to Mark G. VanHousen.

Jana possessed an amazing talent for the arts.&nbsp; Whether it was an oil still-life, or a family portrait photographed in her studio, she brought beauty to everything she touched.&nbsp; She was a creative spirit, and gifted others with her knowledge, wisdom, and love.&nbsp; She loved to teach the joy of art. She loved color, flowers, birds and “project” houses and buildings.&nbsp;

Her artwork was rich in detail, inspiring to all, yet she was ever so humble.&nbsp; Her artwork hung in the Nebraska Governor’s mansion, she participated in the Richard Schmidt art auction in Colorado.&nbsp; She was an active member of P.E.O., the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, holding various officer positions.&nbsp; A member of the Nebraska Impact artist group, and was a featured artist in the annual Fort Robinson art show.&nbsp; Her creative, beautiful artwork has been sold around the world.&nbsp; She had an uncanny ability striving to the highest levels attempting to capture the “Jana standard” until she said, “I got it,” winning numerous awards with the Professional Photographers of Nebraska, and the Professional Photographers of America.

She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband.&nbsp; Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Mark of Alliance; Megan (Curran) Vetter of Aurora; Maloree (Joshua) Johnson of Aurora; and her grandchildren Phoebe and Micheal Vetter, Madelynn, Haylee, Lucille, Henrik, and Clara Johnson.&nbsp; Uncle Don and Aunt Betty Crowder of Hebron; cousins Todd Crowder of Cornwall, NY, Lauren and Sarah; Tobi (Kate) Crowder of Oradel, NJ, Grace and Lily; Amy Englehart and Tom (Heather) Weed of Spokane, WA, and Jacob; and many other relatives and close friends.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance with Father Matt Koperski officiating. Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; A wake service will be Sunday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the church.

The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Hamilton Community Foundation at PO Box 283, Aurora, NE 68818, or HCFne.org, where an art/photography scholarship will be created in Jana’s name.

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

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 </figure>Jana Kay VanHousen, age 62, of Alliance, Nebraska passed away at her home on April 17th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.&nbsp;Jana was born on January 28, 1961, in Williston, ND.&nbsp; She was the only child of Everett B. &amp; Leona E. (Krebs) Weed.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to her first husband, Micheal G. Schefcik, in 1979.&nbsp; Jana and Mike had two daughters Megan (Vetter) and Maloree (Johnson).&nbsp; In 2004, she and Mike moved to Aurora, NE, to open her art studio which operated until 2022. In 2007, after the death of Mike, Jana was again united in marriage to Mark G. VanHousen.Jana possessed an amazing talent for the arts.&nbsp; Whether it was an oil still-life, or a family portrait photographed in her studio, she brought beauty to everything she touched.&nbsp; She was a creative spirit, and gifted others with her knowledge, wisdom, and love.&nbsp; She loved to teach the joy of art. She loved color, flowers, birds and “project” houses and buildings.&nbsp;Her artwork was rich in detail, inspiring to all, yet she was ever so humble.&nbsp; Her artwork hung in the Nebraska Governor’s mansion, she participated in the Richard Schmidt art auction in Colorado.&nbsp; She was an active member of P.E.O., the Association of Nebraska Art Clubs, holding various officer positions.&nbsp; A member of the Nebraska Impact artist group, and was a featured artist in the annual Fort Robinson art show.&nbsp; Her creative, beautiful artwork has been sold around the world.&nbsp; She had an uncanny ability striving to the highest levels attempting to capture the “Jana standard” until she said, “I got it,” winning numerous awards with the Professional Photographers of Nebraska, and the Professional Photographers of America.She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband.&nbsp; Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Mark of Alliance; Megan (Curran) Vetter of Aurora; Maloree (Joshua) Johnson of Aurora; and her grandchildren Phoebe and Micheal Vetter, Madelynn, Haylee, Lucille, Henrik, and Clara Johnson.&nbsp; Uncle Don and Aunt Betty Crowder of Hebron; cousins Todd Crowder of Cornwall, NY, Lauren and Sarah; Tobi (Kate) Crowder of Oradel, NJ, Grace and Lily; Amy Englehart and Tom (Heather) Weed of Spokane, WA, and Jacob; and many other relatives and close friends.A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance with Father Matt Koperski officiating. Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; A wake service will be Sunday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the church.The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Hamilton Community Foundation at PO Box 283, Aurora, NE 68818, or HCFne.org, where an art/photography scholarship will be created in Jana’s name.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Jana Kay VanHousen (1961 - 2023)

Norman H. Anderson, 88, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Highland Park Care Center.

He was born April 15, 1935 at his parent’s rural Hemingford home to Knute and Nora (Dietchler) Anderson.&nbsp; On May 29, 1955 he was united in marriage to Darlene C. Stull. Norman was a lifetime Hemingford area farmer.

He is survived by his children, Daniel (Patty) Anderson of Hemingford, Robert “Hank” Anderson of Crawford, Deborah (Kelly) Jessee of Mesa, AZ and Patricia Vogel (fiancé’ Charlie Edmonds) of Hemingford. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, Dustin and Angyl Anderson and their children, Luka and Noraluna; Travis and Nancy Anderson and their children, Regan, Anna and Turner; Blayne Anderson;&nbsp; Bradley and Amanda Havranek; Seth Vogel and his son, Zander; Mitchell and Brittney Vogel and their children, Karsyn and Krew; Trae and Bailey Vogel and their daughter, Rylnn; and Rayce Vogel (Jennifer Davis.) His sister, Gladys Thomas of Los Angeles, CA and his sister-in-law, Doris Bernhoft also survive.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Darlene and his sister, Betty Essert.

A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hemingford American Legion.&nbsp; Interment in the Hemingford Cemetery will be at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association.

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

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 </figure>Norman H. Anderson, 88, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Highland Park Care Center.He was born April 15, 1935 at his parent’s rural Hemingford home to Knute and Nora (Dietchler) Anderson.&nbsp; On May 29, 1955 he was united in marriage to Darlene C. Stull. Norman was a lifetime Hemingford area farmer.He is survived by his children, Daniel (Patty) Anderson of Hemingford, Robert “Hank” Anderson of Crawford, Deborah (Kelly) Jessee of Mesa, AZ and Patricia Vogel (fiancé’ Charlie Edmonds) of Hemingford. He is also survived by his 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren, Dustin and Angyl Anderson and their children, Luka and Noraluna; Travis and Nancy Anderson and their children, Regan, Anna and Turner; Blayne Anderson;&nbsp; Bradley and Amanda Havranek; Seth Vogel and his son, Zander; Mitchell and Brittney Vogel and their children, Karsyn and Krew; Trae and Bailey Vogel and their daughter, Rylnn; and Rayce Vogel (Jennifer Davis.) His sister, Gladys Thomas of Los Angeles, CA and his sister-in-law, Doris Bernhoft also survive.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Darlene and his sister, Betty Essert.A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hemingford American Legion.&nbsp; Interment in the Hemingford Cemetery will be at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Norman H. Anderson (1935 - 2023)

Donna Jean Simpson (1933 - 2023)

Jerry Sprock went home to heaven on April 3, 2023. He lived an active and joyful life, loving others and serving the Lord as a Minister of the Gospel. He battled cancer and heart disease for multiple decades before they contributed to his death at the age of 76. Generous in life and in death, his body was donated to medical studies. 

Jerry graduated from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska and went on to Seminary at American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley, CA. His first pastorate was at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Roundup Montana where he served six and a half years. A short pastorate in McCook, Nebraska followed. His final leadership position was in Hays, Kansas where he pastored for 26 years at the First Baptist Church, retiring in August of 2015. 

After retirement, he and his wife moved to a small acreage near Salem, MO, a few miles from his daughter Rachel and son-in-law Jeremiah. 

He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Andrew (Melissa) Sprock, daughters Rachel (Jeremiah) Privett, Angela (Duane) Freed and six grandchildren Kai, Tate &amp; Aniyah Sprock; Justice, Paxton &amp; Mercy Freed. Sister Mary (Jerry) Green and sister-in-law Liz Sprock along with many other loved ones and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent &amp; Vicki and his brother John. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Salem Community Center @ The Armory in Salem, Missouri (1200 W. Rolla Street) at 10 AM on Saturday July 22nd with a luncheon following. The family would be honored if you would share memories and stories. Those can be emailed to popssprock@gmail.com. Please also send an RSVP to that email if you plan to attend the memorial service. 

Jerry asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be collected and divided between ministries in which his children are actively involved: Circles of Grant County (Andrew), Love thy Neighbor-Dent County (Rachel), and a ministry to be determined after Angela is settled into a new community. Donations can be mailed to 1268 Highway N, Salem, MO 65560. Electronic donations can be received via Venmo @Andrew-Sprock1 with "Jerry's Memorial" in the note.

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 </figure>Jerry Sprock went home to heaven on April 3, 2023. He lived an active and joyful life, loving others and serving the Lord as a Minister of the Gospel. He battled cancer and heart disease for multiple decades before they contributed to his death at the age of 76. Generous in life and in death, his body was donated to medical studies. Jerry graduated from Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska and went on to Seminary at American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley, CA. His first pastorate was at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Roundup Montana where he served six and a half years. A short pastorate in McCook, Nebraska followed. His final leadership position was in Hays, Kansas where he pastored for 26 years at the First Baptist Church, retiring in August of 2015. After retirement, he and his wife moved to a small acreage near Salem, MO, a few miles from his daughter Rachel and son-in-law Jeremiah. He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Andrew (Melissa) Sprock, daughters Rachel (Jeremiah) Privett, Angela (Duane) Freed and six grandchildren Kai, Tate &amp; Aniyah Sprock; Justice, Paxton &amp; Mercy Freed. Sister Mary (Jerry) Green and sister-in-law Liz Sprock along with many other loved ones and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Vincent &amp; Vicki and his brother John. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Salem Community Center @ The Armory in Salem, Missouri (1200 W. Rolla Street) at 10 AM on Saturday July 22nd with a luncheon following. The family would be honored if you would share memories and stories. Those can be emailed to popssprock@gmail.com. Please also send an RSVP to that email if you plan to attend the memorial service. Jerry asked that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be collected and divided between ministries in which his children are actively involved: Circles of Grant County (Andrew), Love thy Neighbor-Dent County (Rachel), and a ministry to be determined after Angela is settled into a new community. Donations can be mailed to 1268 Highway N, Salem, MO 65560. Electronic donations can be received via Venmo @Andrew-Sprock1 with "Jerry's Memorial" in the note.

Jerry Sprock, 76

Matthew Ryan Burney, 20, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 3, 2023.

He was born on March 1, 2003 in Alliance to Steven and Idonna (Thompson) Burney.&nbsp; He graduated in 2021 from Alliance High School and was currently employed with UPS. Matthew enjoyed working at his grandpa’s ranch helping with haying, calving, branding and running all the equipment. He loved fishing and hunting with his dad, where he also learned to love wanting to drive semi’s and wanted practice for getting his CDL. He also greatly enjoyed learning how to cook.&nbsp; He watched and learned from his mom to make yummy meals. His love for his brother was irreplaceable. He was very protective of Caiden, but made sure to make him laugh and kept in constant contact with him. In high school he was involved with FFA, being an Altar Server at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Eagles Club.&nbsp; If anyone knew him they knew he had an infectious smile and jokester mentality.&nbsp; But he also had a care for his beloved Rocky dog and was truly his best companion and also survives him.

He is survived by his mother, Idonna Thompson-Ricketts and her husband Steve of Scottsbluff, his father, Steve Burney of Alliance, his brother, Caiden Burney of Scottsbluff, his grandparents, Denny Thompson and Shari and Louie Leisy of Alliance, his great-grandparents, Joyce Galyen of Alliance, Mackey and Joan Galyen of Spearfish, SD and Pat and Larry Nicodemus of Rapid City, SD.&nbsp; He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Shane Thompson and Tim Mittan, Michelle and Vernon Benes, Shea and Lamar Reil, Shawn and Belinda Lawrence and Maria Burney along with numerous cousins and great-aunts and uncles.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Thompson, his grandfather, Martin Burney, his great-grandfather, Don Burney and his uncle, Eric Burney.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday from 1- 6 p.m. with the family being present from 1-3 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

A memorial for Matthew has been established and they may be sent in care of Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 217 Toluca Ave., P.O. Box 836, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.

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 </figure>Matthew Ryan Burney, 20, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 3, 2023.He was born on March 1, 2003 in Alliance to Steven and Idonna (Thompson) Burney.&nbsp; He graduated in 2021 from Alliance High School and was currently employed with UPS. Matthew enjoyed working at his grandpa’s ranch helping with haying, calving, branding and running all the equipment. He loved fishing and hunting with his dad, where he also learned to love wanting to drive semi’s and wanted practice for getting his CDL. He also greatly enjoyed learning how to cook.&nbsp; He watched and learned from his mom to make yummy meals. His love for his brother was irreplaceable. He was very protective of Caiden, but made sure to make him laugh and kept in constant contact with him. In high school he was involved with FFA, being an Altar Server at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Eagles Club.&nbsp; If anyone knew him they knew he had an infectious smile and jokester mentality.&nbsp; But he also had a care for his beloved Rocky dog and was truly his best companion and also survives him.He is survived by his mother, Idonna Thompson-Ricketts and her husband Steve of Scottsbluff, his father, Steve Burney of Alliance, his brother, Caiden Burney of Scottsbluff, his grandparents, Denny Thompson and Shari and Louie Leisy of Alliance, his great-grandparents, Joyce Galyen of Alliance, Mackey and Joan Galyen of Spearfish, SD and Pat and Larry Nicodemus of Rapid City, SD.&nbsp; He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Shane Thompson and Tim Mittan, Michelle and Vernon Benes, Shea and Lamar Reil, Shawn and Belinda Lawrence and Maria Burney along with numerous cousins and great-aunts and uncles.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Carol Thompson, his grandfather, Martin Burney, his great-grandfather, Don Burney and his uncle, Eric Burney.Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 11 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday from 1- 6 p.m. with the family being present from 1-3 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.A memorial for Matthew has been established and they may be sent in care of Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 217 Toluca Ave., P.O. Box 836, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Matthew Ryan Burney (2003 - 2023)

Scott H. Atkins, age 65, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney at a later date. You may view Scott’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Scott’s care and funeral arrangements. Scott was born March 7, 1958 in Sidney, Nebraska to Howard and Carol (Golden) Atkins. He attended school in Bakersfield, CA at Frank West Elementary and Golden State Junior College. He was an outstanding athlete excelling in baseball, track, and basketball. Scott was a superintendent for Occidental Petroleum in Bakersfield, CA for 15 years and a foreman for Commercial Resins in Sidney, NE for 10 years. Scott is survived by his mother Carol Atkins of Sidney; son Brian Atkins of Sidney; brothers Bret and his wife Julie Atkins of Posey, CA and Todd and his wife Starla Atkins of Glenville, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his father.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Scott H. Atkins, age 65, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney at a later date. You may view Scott’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Scott’s care and funeral arrangements. Scott was born March 7, 1958 in Sidney, Nebraska to Howard and Carol (Golden) Atkins. He attended school in Bakersfield, CA at Frank West Elementary and Golden State Junior College. He was an outstanding athlete excelling in baseball, track, and basketball. Scott was a superintendent for Occidental Petroleum in Bakersfield, CA for 15 years and a foreman for Commercial Resins in Sidney, NE for 10 years. Scott is survived by his mother Carol Atkins of Sidney; son Brian Atkins of Sidney; brothers Bret and his wife Julie Atkins of Posey, CA and Todd and his wife Starla Atkins of Glenville, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Scott was preceded in death by his father.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Scott H. Atkins (1958 - 2023)

Wanda E. Kruckenberg, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

She was born on July 30, 1951 in Mandan, North Dakota to Glen and Marion Matilda (Kuntz) Cowan.

On September 26, 1975 she was united in marriage to Clinton Kruckenberg in Bismarck, North Dakota. They moved to Alliance in 1991 where Wanda worked as a cook at various places in Alliance including Grandview School.&nbsp; She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.

Her survivors include her husband, Clinton, their children, Tammy Hoffman of Kansas City, MO, Jeannette Waddingham of Alliance, Robert Kruckenberg of Helena, MT and Tonia Kruckenberg of Kansas City, MO and her sister, Donna McCarthy.&nbsp; She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Eagles Club.&nbsp; Interment in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery will be at a later date.

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 </figure>Wanda E. Kruckenberg, 71, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.She was born on July 30, 1951 in Mandan, North Dakota to Glen and Marion Matilda (Kuntz) Cowan.On September 26, 1975 she was united in marriage to Clinton Kruckenberg in Bismarck, North Dakota. They moved to Alliance in 1991 where Wanda worked as a cook at various places in Alliance including Grandview School.&nbsp; She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary.Her survivors include her husband, Clinton, their children, Tammy Hoffman of Kansas City, MO, Jeannette Waddingham of Alliance, Robert Kruckenberg of Helena, MT and Tonia Kruckenberg of Kansas City, MO and her sister, Donna McCarthy.&nbsp; She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.A Celebration of Life will be Friday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Eagles Club.&nbsp; Interment in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery will be at a later date.

Wanda E. Kruckenberg (1951 - 2023)

Colt (Colton) Russell Frahm passed away at his home in Hemingford on April 2, 2023.

Colt was a lot of things to many people but most of all he was a kind hearted man who loved to have a good time. Colt was a 2007 graduate of Hemingford High. After graduation he moved to Minnesota where he spent one of his best years of life around his Minnesota Family. He moved back home to Hemingford in 2008 where he started work as a plumber, and even though he was very good and knowledgeable at what he did, he claimed that was a “messy” job and decided to go work for the Village of Hemingford in 2017. While employed with the Village, Colt was able to work with one of his best friends (Kyle Huss) every day. He loved being able to spend his day causing a little mischief to the fine people in the community, who often gave it right back. You could find Colt out fishing, working in his shop on multiple derby cars, playing poker with friends, and watching sports with his best friends, his dog Abby, and his “old man”. Colt was always one to enter into a friendly wager especially when it came to the St. Louis Cardinals or the Green Bay Packers. Colt loved passing down his knowledge of many things to his nieces and nephews, even though he knew he would be getting a phone call from his sister when they returned home. You never had to look far or ask twice when you needed help. Colt was always there to lend a hand and never expected anything in return, he was always just happy to help.

Colt is survived by his best companion, Abby, his parents, Russ and Tina Frahm, his sister, Katie and her husband, Ryan Dannar and their children, Branson, Declan, and Quinn, his sister, Kelli Frahm and her children, Myah and William, his grandmother, Mary Frahm and so many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Colt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Armella Wolch and Harold Frahm, and his uncle, Bill Hutchison

In honor of Colt’s wishes there will be a casual Celebration of Life held on Saturday April 8, 2023 at the American Legion in Hemingford at 3 p.m. Feel free to attend wearing your best St. Louis Cardinal or Green Bay Packer attire. Memorials may be sent in care of Russ and Tina Frahm, P.O. Box 461, Hemingford, NE&nbsp; 69348 for a later designation.

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 </figure>Colt (Colton) Russell Frahm passed away at his home in Hemingford on April 2, 2023.Colt was a lot of things to many people but most of all he was a kind hearted man who loved to have a good time. Colt was a 2007 graduate of Hemingford High. After graduation he moved to Minnesota where he spent one of his best years of life around his Minnesota Family. He moved back home to Hemingford in 2008 where he started work as a plumber, and even though he was very good and knowledgeable at what he did, he claimed that was a “messy” job and decided to go work for the Village of Hemingford in 2017. While employed with the Village, Colt was able to work with one of his best friends (Kyle Huss) every day. He loved being able to spend his day causing a little mischief to the fine people in the community, who often gave it right back. You could find Colt out fishing, working in his shop on multiple derby cars, playing poker with friends, and watching sports with his best friends, his dog Abby, and his “old man”. Colt was always one to enter into a friendly wager especially when it came to the St. Louis Cardinals or the Green Bay Packers. Colt loved passing down his knowledge of many things to his nieces and nephews, even though he knew he would be getting a phone call from his sister when they returned home. You never had to look far or ask twice when you needed help. Colt was always there to lend a hand and never expected anything in return, he was always just happy to help.Colt is survived by his best companion, Abby, his parents, Russ and Tina Frahm, his sister, Katie and her husband, Ryan Dannar and their children, Branson, Declan, and Quinn, his sister, Kelli Frahm and her children, Myah and William, his grandmother, Mary Frahm and so many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.Colt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Arthur and Armella Wolch and Harold Frahm, and his uncle, Bill HutchisonIn honor of Colt’s wishes there will be a casual Celebration of Life held on Saturday April 8, 2023 at the American Legion in Hemingford at 3 p.m. Feel free to attend wearing your best St. Louis Cardinal or Green Bay Packer attire. Memorials may be sent in care of Russ and Tina Frahm, P.O. Box 461, Hemingford, NE&nbsp; 69348 for a later designation.

Colton 'Colt' Russell Frahm (1988 - 2023)

Terri Lynn (Walden) McLaughlin, 54, of Alliance, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance. Her funeral service will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Alliance United Methodist Church with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating. Interment will follow at the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery in Alliance with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Terri’s honor be made at the Sandhills State Bank in Alliance. Online condolences may be made by viewing Terri’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.

Terri Lynn (Walden) McLaughlin was born on July 3rd, 1968, to Doyle and Sally (Kieffaber) Walden in Kansas City, Kansas. At a young age her family left the Kansas City area and moved to Poteau, Oklahoma, where she graduated from High School in 1986.

Terri’s next big life adventure would be to join the United States Army as a Patriot Missile crew member. After completing her training at Fort Bliss, Texas, she was assigned to the 32nd ADcom in Bitburg, Germany. Where she served as a Patriot Missile crew member and as a Unit Clerk. While stationed in Bitburg, Germany she met her husband, Marty. They were married March 10, 1993. To this union 2 sons were born, Seth in Germany and Martin in Texas. Upon her husband’s exit from the Army, Terri decided to reenlist for a second term, which kept the family in Germany for another 18 months. She was then assigned to Ft. Hood, Texas. Where she remained the rest of her military career.

After deciding not to reenlist for a third term, she exited the Army and moved to Alliance, NE to make a home where her husband and kids had previously moved. Throughout her years in Alliance, Terri worked for the City of Alliance twice. First as an Administrative Secretary and Building and Zoning Secretary both for the Fire Chief and second in the Public Transportation department. Upon leaving the City of Alliance the first time she went to EMD, a contract company for the Railroad, where she spent most of her work career. Upon leaving EMD she went back to the City of Alliance as a Public Transit Driver, wanting more out of life she applied to the Box Butte County Sheriff’s office for the position of dispatcher. She was hired and truly loved her job.

Terri had many joys in life, she so enjoyed her Sunday phone calls with her dad. She also enjoyed staying close in touch with her sister. When her boys were young, she learned to play soccer and coached her boys’ soccer teams, they had a blast. She loved reading, playing her online Bingo games, and spontaneous road trips, that took her family to many amazing destinations. She would never turn down the opportunity to go watch Charlie Blakeman and the Colorado Rockies. The past few years she found she liked camping and sitting on the Pontoon reading and talking with her husband while he fished. In the recent year she was blessed with a granddaughter and a grandson. She would glow every time they were around.

Terri is survived by her husband of thirty years Marty, her son Seth and granddaughter Madilyn McLaughlin, and son Martin (Kaylee) McLaughlin, and grandson Morgan McLaughlin all of Alliance, NE; sister Jennifer and brother-in-law Chris Harden of Kansas City; brother Tim Walden and sister Stacy Blaylock of Clarksville, IA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Shawn and Robert Shimp of Alliance; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Terri is preceded in death by her parents Doyle and Sally (Kieffaber) Walden, father-in-law Martin McLaughlin, mother-in-law Bonnie McLaughlin, and brother-in-law Wayne McLaughlin, and numerous aunts and uncles.

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 </figure>Terri Lynn (Walden) McLaughlin, 54, of Alliance, died Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance. Her funeral service will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Alliance United Methodist Church with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating. Interment will follow at the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery in Alliance with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Terri’s honor be made at the Sandhills State Bank in Alliance. Online condolences may be made by viewing Terri’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.Terri Lynn (Walden) McLaughlin was born on July 3rd, 1968, to Doyle and Sally (Kieffaber) Walden in Kansas City, Kansas. At a young age her family left the Kansas City area and moved to Poteau, Oklahoma, where she graduated from High School in 1986.Terri’s next big life adventure would be to join the United States Army as a Patriot Missile crew member. After completing her training at Fort Bliss, Texas, she was assigned to the 32nd ADcom in Bitburg, Germany. Where she served as a Patriot Missile crew member and as a Unit Clerk. While stationed in Bitburg, Germany she met her husband, Marty. They were married March 10, 1993. To this union 2 sons were born, Seth in Germany and Martin in Texas. Upon her husband’s exit from the Army, Terri decided to reenlist for a second term, which kept the family in Germany for another 18 months. She was then assigned to Ft. Hood, Texas. Where she remained the rest of her military career.After deciding not to reenlist for a third term, she exited the Army and moved to Alliance, NE to make a home where her husband and kids had previously moved. Throughout her years in Alliance, Terri worked for the City of Alliance twice. First as an Administrative Secretary and Building and Zoning Secretary both for the Fire Chief and second in the Public Transportation department. Upon leaving the City of Alliance the first time she went to EMD, a contract company for the Railroad, where she spent most of her work career. Upon leaving EMD she went back to the City of Alliance as a Public Transit Driver, wanting more out of life she applied to the Box Butte County Sheriff’s office for the position of dispatcher. She was hired and truly loved her job.Terri had many joys in life, she so enjoyed her Sunday phone calls with her dad. She also enjoyed staying close in touch with her sister. When her boys were young, she learned to play soccer and coached her boys’ soccer teams, they had a blast. She loved reading, playing her online Bingo games, and spontaneous road trips, that took her family to many amazing destinations. She would never turn down the opportunity to go watch Charlie Blakeman and the Colorado Rockies. The past few years she found she liked camping and sitting on the Pontoon reading and talking with her husband while he fished. In the recent year she was blessed with a granddaughter and a grandson. She would glow every time they were around.Terri is survived by her husband of thirty years Marty, her son Seth and granddaughter Madilyn McLaughlin, and son Martin (Kaylee) McLaughlin, and grandson Morgan McLaughlin all of Alliance, NE; sister Jennifer and brother-in-law Chris Harden of Kansas City; brother Tim Walden and sister Stacy Blaylock of Clarksville, IA; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Shawn and Robert Shimp of Alliance; and numerous nieces and nephews.Terri is preceded in death by her parents Doyle and Sally (Kieffaber) Walden, father-in-law Martin McLaughlin, mother-in-law Bonnie McLaughlin, and brother-in-law Wayne McLaughlin, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Terri Lynn (Walden) McLaughlin (1968 - 2023)

Ronald G. Surber, age 69, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney, NE on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Cremation has been held. Private family Inurnment will follow at a later date. You may view Ron’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ron’s care and funeral arrangements. Ron was born in Sidney, Nebraska on June 16, 1953, to Clarence and Darlene (Weiss) Surber. He graduated from Sidney Public School in 1971. Upon returning to Sidney, Ron worked as a dispatcher for Cheyenne County and enjoyed playing golf during the summer months. Ron is survived by his brother, Larry and wife Kathy Surber of Gurley, NE; niece Chelsey Surber of Gurley, NE and nephew John Surber of Lodgepole, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Darlene, wife Sherry, and a brother Terry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald G. Surber, age 69, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney, NE on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Cremation has been held. Private family Inurnment will follow at a later date. You may view Ron’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Ron’s care and funeral arrangements. Ron was born in Sidney, Nebraska on June 16, 1953, to Clarence and Darlene (Weiss) Surber. He graduated from Sidney Public School in 1971. Upon returning to Sidney, Ron worked as a dispatcher for Cheyenne County and enjoyed playing golf during the summer months. Ron is survived by his brother, Larry and wife Kathy Surber of Gurley, NE; niece Chelsey Surber of Gurley, NE and nephew John Surber of Lodgepole, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Darlene, wife Sherry, and a brother Terry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ronald G. Surber (1953 - 2023)

Graveside Services for Naomi Lee Russell, 55 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Gordon City Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska.

Naomi passed away on March 4, 2023 at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She was born July 30, 1967 in Casper, Wyoming.

A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska&nbsp; 69337.

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 </figure>Graveside Services for Naomi Lee Russell, 55 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Gordon City Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska.Naomi passed away on March 4, 2023 at Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She was born July 30, 1967 in Casper, Wyoming.A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska&nbsp; 69337.

Naomi Lee Russell (1967 - 2023)

Leo Fred Chubb was born on January 4, 1929, in rural Sioux County, Nebraska, on the family farm.&nbsp; His parents were Henry Fred and Mary Ellen (Saxton) Chubb.&nbsp; Leo passed away on March 20, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

Leo attended Crawford Elementary School and graduated from Crawford High School.&nbsp; During his high school years he excelled in football, basketball and track.&nbsp; He often shared stories of Veteran’s Day football with rival school Chadron.&nbsp; He also held a high school high jump record for over 50 years at Crawford High School.

Following high school, Leo worked various jobs before entering the Army in 1951.&nbsp; He completed his basic training at Ft. Riley, Kansas.&nbsp; While on leave he married Iris June Miller on July 8, 1951.&nbsp; He returned to Ft. Riley and was then deployed to Korea as an MP.&nbsp; He was discharged in 1952 and returned to Crawford, NE. To this union, Leo and Iris and two children, Susan Kay born in August, 1959 and Barbara Gail in July, 1962.

Leo and Iris moved to Chadron where Leo attended Chadron State College and earned his Bachelor Degree in Education in May, 1958.&nbsp; After graduating, they moved to Valentine, NE where Leo began his 30-year teaching career with Valentine Public Schools.&nbsp; He taught many Valentine area students American History and coached football, basketball and track.&nbsp; He was principal of Valentine Middle School for many years as well.

During the early 1980s, he decided to try a new endeavor by opening Chubb’s Thom McCann Shoes on Main Street in Valentine.&nbsp; He and Iris enjoyed helping and visiting with many of their customers.&nbsp; After the shoe store closed he returned to teaching science at Valentine Middle School and retiring for good in 1992.

Leo spent his retirement years spending time with family and attending his grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp; In his later years he enjoyed many airplane rides with his former student and friend, Bobby Carr.&nbsp; Leo especially enjoyed seeing the sandhills countryside and numerous sunsets.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents, wife Iris, brothers Cecil and Lyle Chubb, sister, Wanda Pelren and son-in-law Mark Custer.

He is survived by his sister, Ruby Newell of Indiana and daughters, Susan Custer of Alliance, NE, Barbara (Jim) Harms of Valentine, NE.&nbsp; Grandchildren Travis (Shantel) Lurz of Hyannis, NE; Brittany (Garrett) Schroeder of Grand Island, NE: John (Alicia) Harms of Valentine, NE; Heather (Kody) Mizner of Valentine, NE, Matthew Custer of Wichita, KS and Mitchell Custer of Manhattan, KS; Great grandchildren, Wade Lurz; William and Bennett Schroeder; Hunter, Kayleigh and Sophia Harms and Waylon Mizner.

Services were held Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Valentine Methodist Church in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Valentine Methodist Church.&nbsp; 

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska, was entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leo Fred Chubb was born on January 4, 1929, in rural Sioux County, Nebraska, on the family farm.&nbsp; His parents were Henry Fred and Mary Ellen (Saxton) Chubb.&nbsp; Leo passed away on March 20, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.Leo attended Crawford Elementary School and graduated from Crawford High School.&nbsp; During his high school years he excelled in football, basketball and track.&nbsp; He often shared stories of Veteran’s Day football with rival school Chadron.&nbsp; He also held a high school high jump record for over 50 years at Crawford High School.Following high school, Leo worked various jobs before entering the Army in 1951.&nbsp; He completed his basic training at Ft. Riley, Kansas.&nbsp; While on leave he married Iris June Miller on July 8, 1951.&nbsp; He returned to Ft. Riley and was then deployed to Korea as an MP.&nbsp; He was discharged in 1952 and returned to Crawford, NE. To this union, Leo and Iris and two children, Susan Kay born in August, 1959 and Barbara Gail in July, 1962.Leo and Iris moved to Chadron where Leo attended Chadron State College and earned his Bachelor Degree in Education in May, 1958.&nbsp; After graduating, they moved to Valentine, NE where Leo began his 30-year teaching career with Valentine Public Schools.&nbsp; He taught many Valentine area students American History and coached football, basketball and track.&nbsp; He was principal of Valentine Middle School for many years as well.During the early 1980s, he decided to try a new endeavor by opening Chubb’s Thom McCann Shoes on Main Street in Valentine.&nbsp; He and Iris enjoyed helping and visiting with many of their customers.&nbsp; After the shoe store closed he returned to teaching science at Valentine Middle School and retiring for good in 1992.Leo spent his retirement years spending time with family and attending his grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp; In his later years he enjoyed many airplane rides with his former student and friend, Bobby Carr.&nbsp; Leo especially enjoyed seeing the sandhills countryside and numerous sunsets.Leo was preceded in death by his parents, wife Iris, brothers Cecil and Lyle Chubb, sister, Wanda Pelren and son-in-law Mark Custer.He is survived by his sister, Ruby Newell of Indiana and daughters, Susan Custer of Alliance, NE, Barbara (Jim) Harms of Valentine, NE.&nbsp; Grandchildren Travis (Shantel) Lurz of Hyannis, NE; Brittany (Garrett) Schroeder of Grand Island, NE: John (Alicia) Harms of Valentine, NE; Heather (Kody) Mizner of Valentine, NE, Matthew Custer of Wichita, KS and Mitchell Custer of Manhattan, KS; Great grandchildren, Wade Lurz; William and Bennett Schroeder; Hunter, Kayleigh and Sophia Harms and Waylon Mizner.Services were held Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Valentine Methodist Church in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Valentine Methodist Church.&nbsp; Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska, was entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leo Fred Chubb  (1929-2023)

Mary E. Sample, 71, passed away at her home in Minatare, NE on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

She was born on February 15, 1952 in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; On August 30, 1970 she was united in marriage to Randy E. Sample at the United Methodist Church in Crawford.

Mary is survived by her daughter, DeEtte and husband, Dan Walters and grandsons, Cole (Danielle) Walters and Elijah Walters all of Hemingford.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sisters, Willetta Hamar of Crawford, Betty Calder of Lincoln, Danniece Stull of Morrill, NE, sister-in-law, Jean Riggs of Kearney and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernadene Halle of Cheyenne, WY, Connie (Rich) Stricker of Hemingford, Rick (Jean) Sample of Crawford, Rhonda (Dave) Swanson of Hemingford and Tammy (Gary) Griffee of Alliance, numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends, Georgia and Norman Ring of Minatare. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and Nana.&nbsp;

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Randy, her mother, Edith (Crile) Geary, her sister, Vida Anderson, her brothers, Garry Riggs and Frank Riggs, her brother-in-law, Gordon Stull, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.

She was a member of the Alliance Eagles Auxiliary.

Graveside services will be Thursday, March 30 at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; at the Hemingford Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Minatare Melbeta Volunteer Fire Department or to 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.

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 </figure>Mary E. Sample, 71, passed away at her home in Minatare, NE on Sunday, March 26, 2023.She was born on February 15, 1952 in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; On August 30, 1970 she was united in marriage to Randy E. Sample at the United Methodist Church in Crawford.Mary is survived by her daughter, DeEtte and husband, Dan Walters and grandsons, Cole (Danielle) Walters and Elijah Walters all of Hemingford.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sisters, Willetta Hamar of Crawford, Betty Calder of Lincoln, Danniece Stull of Morrill, NE, sister-in-law, Jean Riggs of Kearney and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bernadene Halle of Cheyenne, WY, Connie (Rich) Stricker of Hemingford, Rick (Jean) Sample of Crawford, Rhonda (Dave) Swanson of Hemingford and Tammy (Gary) Griffee of Alliance, numerous nieces and nephews and her special friends, Georgia and Norman Ring of Minatare. Mary was a devoted wife, mother and Nana.&nbsp;Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Randy, her mother, Edith (Crile) Geary, her sister, Vida Anderson, her brothers, Garry Riggs and Frank Riggs, her brother-in-law, Gordon Stull, 2 nieces and 1 nephew.She was a member of the Alliance Eagles Auxiliary.Graveside services will be Thursday, March 30 at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; at the Hemingford Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Minatare Melbeta Volunteer Fire Department or to 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.

Mary E. Sample (1952 - 2023)

&nbsp;Shirley Jean Rothwell, 93, of Arthur, passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a brief illness.

She was born in Rapid City, SD of September 7th, 1929 to Charles and Eva "Polly" (Perrett) Coleman. Her father worked for the railroad so they moved often, finally settling in Alliance, NE, where she graduated from high school.

On November 6th, 1949, Shirley married William "Bill" James Rothwell at the Alliance Methodist Church. They lived on the family ranch, until their retirement in the early 1990's, when they moved to Arthur.

She was a member of the Hyannis UCC Church, Kings Daughters, and Eastern Star. Shirley attended the Arthur Baptist Church. She was a member of the Book club and the Bunko club, Legion Auxiliary Post 207, and the Arthur Village Hospitality Committee. She provided delicious salads, anytime she was called on to do so, that would feed a branding crew. She made salads for the Country Inn Restaurant for many years until it closed.&nbsp;

Her hobbies included playing pitch or gin rummy anytime with anybody! She usually could be found at the Arthur Bar playing cards. She embroidered tea towels for years, giving many away to family and friends. Shirley's gift of gardening was something she got from her father. Her annual flower beds and potted plants were admired by many. She did everything with enthusiasm and perfection.

Shirley is survived by; her son Robert (Terry) Rothwell of Arthur, NE; daughters Pam (Rick) Arrants of Alliance, NE, Polly Rothwell of Ogallala, NE, and Peggy (Matt) Jolovich of Cheyenne, WY; sister-in-law Phyllis Coleman of Casper, WY, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Her grandchildren; Bill (Ashlynn) Arrants of Houston, TX, Joe (Dani) Arrants of Sheridan, WY, Ryan Arrants of Alliance, NE, Kristi (Alex) McNair of Imperial, NE, Elizabeth Kitt Brown of Nashville, TN, Kallan (Lindee) Kitt of Grand Island, NE, Will (Amanda) Engell of McCook, NE, Mason (Chrissy) Rothwell of Naperville, IL, Whitney (Kailin) Rothwell of Edison,NE, Brenna (Troy) Hobson of Blair, NE, Abby (Aaron) Lozano of Laramie, WY, Ian (Maggie) Jolovich of Wheatland, WY, Christopher Jolovich of Jackson, WY, &nbsp;and Mattison (Zachary) Davis of Annapolis, MD. She has 28 great grandchildren, with another on the way. She has one great-great grandchild on the way as well.

She was proceeded in death by; her husband, son William D. Rothwell, grandson Theron D. Kitt, great grandson Oliver M. Hobson, and brother Robert Coleman.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. mountain time at the Arthur Baptist Church with Rev. Blake Wilkes officiating. A meal will follow services.

The family chose cremation. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Hyannis Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be sent to Arthur County - EMS, PO Box 187, Arthur NE 69121.

Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com. Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the "watch live" button.

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Shirley Jean Rothwell, 93, of Arthur, passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a brief illness.She was born in Rapid City, SD of September 7th, 1929 to Charles and Eva "Polly" (Perrett) Coleman. Her father worked for the railroad so they moved often, finally settling in Alliance, NE, where she graduated from high school.On November 6th, 1949, Shirley married William "Bill" James Rothwell at the Alliance Methodist Church. They lived on the family ranch, until their retirement in the early 1990's, when they moved to Arthur.She was a member of the Hyannis UCC Church, Kings Daughters, and Eastern Star. Shirley attended the Arthur Baptist Church. She was a member of the Book club and the Bunko club, Legion Auxiliary Post 207, and the Arthur Village Hospitality Committee. She provided delicious salads, anytime she was called on to do so, that would feed a branding crew. She made salads for the Country Inn Restaurant for many years until it closed.&nbsp;Her hobbies included playing pitch or gin rummy anytime with anybody! She usually could be found at the Arthur Bar playing cards. She embroidered tea towels for years, giving many away to family and friends. Shirley's gift of gardening was something she got from her father. Her annual flower beds and potted plants were admired by many. She did everything with enthusiasm and perfection.Shirley is survived by; her son Robert (Terry) Rothwell of Arthur, NE; daughters Pam (Rick) Arrants of Alliance, NE, Polly Rothwell of Ogallala, NE, and Peggy (Matt) Jolovich of Cheyenne, WY; sister-in-law Phyllis Coleman of Casper, WY, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Her grandchildren; Bill (Ashlynn) Arrants of Houston, TX, Joe (Dani) Arrants of Sheridan, WY, Ryan Arrants of Alliance, NE, Kristi (Alex) McNair of Imperial, NE, Elizabeth Kitt Brown of Nashville, TN, Kallan (Lindee) Kitt of Grand Island, NE, Will (Amanda) Engell of McCook, NE, Mason (Chrissy) Rothwell of Naperville, IL, Whitney (Kailin) Rothwell of Edison,NE, Brenna (Troy) Hobson of Blair, NE, Abby (Aaron) Lozano of Laramie, WY, Ian (Maggie) Jolovich of Wheatland, WY, Christopher Jolovich of Jackson, WY, &nbsp;and Mattison (Zachary) Davis of Annapolis, MD. She has 28 great grandchildren, with another on the way. She has one great-great grandchild on the way as well.She was proceeded in death by; her husband, son William D. Rothwell, grandson Theron D. Kitt, great grandson Oliver M. Hobson, and brother Robert Coleman.Memorial Services will be Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. mountain time at the Arthur Baptist Church with Rev. Blake Wilkes officiating. A meal will follow services.The family chose cremation. A private burial will be held at a later date at the Hyannis Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations can be sent to Arthur County - EMS, PO Box 187, Arthur NE 69121.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com. Services will be live streamed at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the "watch live" button.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Shirley Jean (Coleman) Rothwell  (1929-2023)

Autumn Hope Elsen, 19 of Gering, Nebraska, died March 19, 2023, as the 
result of an automobile accident near Chadron. A Celebration of Life 
for Autumn will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 am at 
Calvary Memorial Church with Pastors Gary Hashley and Joe Patterson 
officiating. Inurnment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. 
Fond memories and condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.geringchapel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Autumn
 entered the world on July 1, 2003, to Levi B. and Tonya A. (Giles) Elsen
 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.  Autumn began
 her early education attending Helping Hands School in Scottsbluff with 
teachers Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Beverly Reuland from preschool through 
kindergarten.  While attending Helping Hands, Mrs. Rueland molded and 
shaped the path for Autumn’s love of learning to begin.  After 
graduating kindergarten, Autumn was enrolled into the Gering Public 
School system and attended Lincoln Elementary where she blossomed as a 
student with the help of so many amazing teachers: Mrs. Cindy Mitchell, 
Mrs. Leigh Anne Tofflemire, Mrs. Angie Brester, Ms. Tracy Steele and 
Mrs. Jennifer Schwartz to name a few.  At Lincoln Elementary, Autumn was
 a member of both Student Council and Show Choir. 

Her passion for
 learning continued in Junior and Senior High Schools but so did the 
adventure for trying new things.  In Junior High: clowns, band, 
volleyball, basketball and track consumed her free time, and she loved 
being part of a team … we all watched as she attempted and made a 3pt 
shot in the rival Scottsbluff - Gering 8th grade basketball game, even 
if Coach Moser told her not to, to help the team get the W.   The 
memories and friendships she made were and are immeasurable.  High 
School brought even more “news," Autumn was a four-year member of the 
softball team and one of the loudest and proudest cheerleaders out 
there.  She auditioned for and was a three year member of Harmony.  She 
was a three-year member Color Guard, ultimately earning the position of 
Captain.  She participated in the musical productions of “Mama Mia” in 
2019, “The Wizard of Oz” in 2021 (the best tree and jitterbug there ever
 was), and “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2022 (Mrs. Mae Peterson never looked or 
sounded so good).  But by far Autumn’s greatest “news” was when Mr. Tyler
 Thompson convinced her to give the speech team a try and we are sure 
glad she did.  Coaches Mr. Thompson, Ms. Jenn Dillinger and Mr. Kristian
 Schank, as well as all her amazing teammates, Kennie, Mark, Maddie, 
Hannah, Abby, Evan and Thomas, helped shape the orator we saw perform at
 every single speech event; earning a 4th place finish in OID at the 
2022 Nebraska State Tournament.  Autumn was an honor student, making 
honor roll every single quarter from eighth grade to her senior year and
 was a member of both the National Junior Honor Society and the National
 Honor Society, graduating Suma Cum Laude in May 2022.  

Continuing
 her quest for learning, Autumn entered Chadron State College in August 
2022 as an Elementary Education major, making the Dean’ List in January 
2023, with the hopes and dreams of becoming a 4th grade teacher.  All we
 ask for now sweet girl is to fly high with the eagles and soar to your 
greatness!!

Left to remember her spirit on earth, her Mother, 
Tonya, siblings Aspen Joy and Dawson Wayne of the home, Michala Crable, 
Gering, niece and nephew Arrabella and Declan, maternal Grandmother 
Ramona Giles, Gering, paternal Grandparents Ed and Cynthia McKnight, 
Gering, Alan and Valerie Elsen, Harrisburg, Curtis and Sandy Roth, 
Gordon and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Proceeding 
Autumn in death were her father, Levi B. Elsen; maternal grandfather,&nbsp; Wayne M. Giles; maternal great grandparents, Woodie and Emma Giles and Ed 
and Bessie Hiser; paternal great grandparents, Lynn and Darlene Martin, Robert and Lorna Elsen and Delbert Leach.

Autumn’s spirit will 
continue to shine on as she made the selfless decision to be an organ 
donor and retrieval has taken place.  

The family would like to 
extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Autumn’s earthly angels Courtney and 
Bridgette who comforted and provided her life support until medical 
personal arrived on scene, to Troy and Lisa Brown for your compassion 
and comfort shown as we learned of Autumn’s accident and to Pastor Gary 
Hashley for your love and support always.

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 </figure>Autumn Hope Elsen, 19 of Gering, Nebraska, died March 19, 2023, as the 
result of an automobile accident near Chadron. A Celebration of Life 
for Autumn will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 10:00 am at 
Calvary Memorial Church with Pastors Gary Hashley and Joe Patterson 
officiating. Inurnment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. 
Fond memories and condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.geringchapel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.Autumn
 entered the world on July 1, 2003, to Levi B. and Tonya A. (Giles) Elsen
 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Autumn began
 her early education attending Helping Hands School in Scottsbluff with 
teachers Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Beverly Reuland from preschool through 
kindergarten. While attending Helping Hands, Mrs. Rueland molded and 
shaped the path for Autumn’s love of learning to begin. After 
graduating kindergarten, Autumn was enrolled into the Gering Public 
School system and attended Lincoln Elementary where she blossomed as a 
student with the help of so many amazing teachers: Mrs. Cindy Mitchell, 
Mrs. Leigh Anne Tofflemire, Mrs. Angie Brester, Ms. Tracy Steele and 
Mrs. Jennifer Schwartz to name a few. At Lincoln Elementary, Autumn was
 a member of both Student Council and Show Choir. Her passion for
 learning continued in Junior and Senior High Schools but so did the 
adventure for trying new things. In Junior High: clowns, band, 
volleyball, basketball and track consumed her free time, and she loved 
being part of a team … we all watched as she attempted and made a 3pt 
shot in the rival Scottsbluff - Gering 8th grade basketball game, even 
if Coach Moser told her not to, to help the team get the W. The 
memories and friendships she made were and are immeasurable. High 
School brought even more “news," Autumn was a four-year member of the 
softball team and one of the loudest and proudest cheerleaders out 
there. She auditioned for and was a three year member of Harmony. She 
was a three-year member Color Guard, ultimately earning the position of 
Captain. She participated in the musical productions of “Mama Mia” in 
2019, “The Wizard of Oz” in 2021 (the best tree and jitterbug there ever
 was), and “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2022 (Mrs. Mae Peterson never looked or 
sounded so good). But by far Autumn’s greatest “news” was when Mr. Tyler
 Thompson convinced her to give the speech team a try and we are sure 
glad she did. Coaches Mr. Thompson, Ms. Jenn Dillinger and Mr. Kristian
 Schank, as well as all her amazing teammates, Kennie, Mark, Maddie, 
Hannah, Abby, Evan and Thomas, helped shape the orator we saw perform at
 every single speech event; earning a 4th place finish in OID at the 
2022 Nebraska State Tournament. Autumn was an honor student, making 
honor roll every single quarter from eighth grade to her senior year and
 was a member of both the National Junior Honor Society and the National
 Honor Society, graduating Suma Cum Laude in May 2022. Continuing
 her quest for learning, Autumn entered Chadron State College in August 
2022 as an Elementary Education major, making the Dean’ List in January 
2023, with the hopes and dreams of becoming a 4th grade teacher. All we
 ask for now sweet girl is to fly high with the eagles and soar to your 
greatness!!Left to remember her spirit on earth, her Mother, 
Tonya, siblings Aspen Joy and Dawson Wayne of the home, Michala Crable, 
Gering, niece and nephew Arrabella and Declan, maternal Grandmother 
Ramona Giles, Gering, paternal Grandparents Ed and Cynthia McKnight, 
Gering, Alan and Valerie Elsen, Harrisburg, Curtis and Sandy Roth, 
Gordon and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Proceeding 
Autumn in death were her father, Levi B. Elsen; maternal grandfather,&nbsp; Wayne M. Giles; maternal great grandparents, Woodie and Emma Giles and Ed 
and Bessie Hiser; paternal great grandparents, Lynn and Darlene Martin, Robert and Lorna Elsen and Delbert Leach.Autumn’s spirit will 
continue to shine on as she made the selfless decision to be an organ 
donor and retrieval has taken place. The family would like to 
extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Autumn’s earthly angels Courtney and 
Bridgette who comforted and provided her life support until medical 
personal arrived on scene, to Troy and Lisa Brown for your compassion 
and comfort shown as we learned of Autumn’s accident and to Pastor Gary 
Hashley for your love and support always.

Autumn Hope Elsen (2003 - 2023)

Della Mae (Fanning) Trimble, 88, was called to her Heavenly Home by the Lord on March 14, 2023.

Della was born July 27, 1934, at home in Tuthill, South Dakota to Cecil and Frances (Mone) Fanning. Della was the oldest of 4 girls: Wilma, Verla, and Zona. She spent her childhood on the family ranch just south of Vetal, South Dakota. It was her that she fell in love with the Midwest and Sandhills; often reminiscing about riding a horse to the England School, with her lunch packed in a tin lard bucket.

Della graduated from Bennett County High School (Martin, SD) in May 1952. On June 1, 1952, Della married the love of her life: Roy C. Trimble in Gordon, Nebraska. Immediately after the couple would make their first of several moves away from the Sandhills to Wellfleet, Massachusetts. After completing his duty of our country, they returned to the Midwest to be closer to family and the Sandhills which she dearly loved.

Della worked various jobs throughout her life including a brief stint in a curtain factory and waitressing at Bressler’s Diner while Roy was in the service. Ultimately, Della chose to stay home with her 5 beautiful children: Janet, Kenneth, Michael, Scott, and Robyn.

Family and Church Community were always her passion and priority. She began teaching Children’s Church and Vacation Bible School at the age of 12 and continued; a tradition that she continued until her health no longer allowed. Her ministries extended beyond church. Della was passionate about working with children through Christian Ministries. She was instrumental in starting the Good News Club for children during her time spent in Cottage Grove, Oregon.

Della had many interests and hobbies that brought her joy including gardening, birdwatching, quilting and crafting. She was a member of several groups and local clubs including RSVP, Quilters Guild, Sheridan County Historical Society, Women’s Extension and Missionary Society, Rose’s Wednesday Craft, Security Gold Events and Travel, Wesleyan Women’s International and many more through the years.

Della spent her final years in Alliance, Nebraska, in the care of her lovingly family and friends. Despite her declining health, one thing that never changed for Della was her Sweet Tooth. She eagerly looked forward to the sweet treats and time spent with her friend, cookie companion and Great Granddaughter Aubrey Mae Clark.

She is survived by her brother-in-law Larry May of Interior, South Dakota and her children: Janet Loomis, Alliance, NE, Angelina Trimble (daughter-in-law), Alliance, NE, Michael (Candace) Trimble, Meadow Grove, NE, Scott Trimble, Glendale, Arizona, Robyn (Gerald) Sandoz, Phoenix, Arizona. Grandchildren: Jeremy Gardner, Joshua Johnson, Brittany Johnson, Cassidy Hoffmann, Jamie Trimble, Samantha Gilmore, Nicholas Trimble, Immanuel Requejo, Elizabeth Lewis, Michael Trimble, Harley Trimble, Journee Trimble, William Trimble, Ashley Trimble, Megan Trimble, Jordan Sandoz, Gina Lowe, Andrew Sandoz, and Rachael Sandoz. Many Great and Great-Great Grandchildren along with a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to count but fondly thought of.

She will be greeted into the loving arms of those that passed before her death. Della was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Frances Fanning, husband of 47 years, Roy Trimble, In-laws: William and Katie (Mayden) Trimble, Sisters: Wilma Fanning, Verla Ninas and Zona May, In-laws: Earl and Twila (Collins) Trimble, Leo and Joann (Trimble) Petzold, Doug and Joyce (Trimble) Deffenbaugh, Bobby and Mary Trimble, Rodney Trimble, Charles Trimble, Son: Kenneth Trimble, Daughter-in-law Debi Trimble, Granddaughter: Kirstin Gardner, Grandson: Dennis Requejo, Nephews: Bobby Trimble, Marvin Trimble, Fred Allabaugh, Mark Ness, Nieces: Connie Jamison and Linda Eli.

Funeral Services will be held Friday March 24, 2023, 2:00 PM at the Wellspring Chapel (formerly Wesleyan Gospel Chapel) in Gordon, NE, with Pastor Jason Hurd officiating. Interment will be at the Gordon Cemetery. Following there will be a fitting tribute of afternoon refreshments and cookies at the Wellspring Church. Many were often reminded by Della, “Cookies, I Like Cookies!”.

Memorials may be given to place a memorial bench along the Cowboy Trail, in Roy and Della’s honor or to a charity or organization of the Donor’s choice and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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 </figure>Della Mae (Fanning) Trimble, 88, was called to her Heavenly Home by the Lord on March 14, 2023.Della was born July 27, 1934, at home in Tuthill, South Dakota to Cecil and Frances (Mone) Fanning. Della was the oldest of 4 girls: Wilma, Verla, and Zona. She spent her childhood on the family ranch just south of Vetal, South Dakota. It was her that she fell in love with the Midwest and Sandhills; often reminiscing about riding a horse to the England School, with her lunch packed in a tin lard bucket.Della graduated from Bennett County High School (Martin, SD) in May 1952. On June 1, 1952, Della married the love of her life: Roy C. Trimble in Gordon, Nebraska. Immediately after the couple would make their first of several moves away from the Sandhills to Wellfleet, Massachusetts. After completing his duty of our country, they returned to the Midwest to be closer to family and the Sandhills which she dearly loved.Della worked various jobs throughout her life including a brief stint in a curtain factory and waitressing at Bressler’s Diner while Roy was in the service. Ultimately, Della chose to stay home with her 5 beautiful children: Janet, Kenneth, Michael, Scott, and Robyn.Family and Church Community were always her passion and priority. She began teaching Children’s Church and Vacation Bible School at the age of 12 and continued; a tradition that she continued until her health no longer allowed. Her ministries extended beyond church. Della was passionate about working with children through Christian Ministries. She was instrumental in starting the Good News Club for children during her time spent in Cottage Grove, Oregon.Della had many interests and hobbies that brought her joy including gardening, birdwatching, quilting and crafting. She was a member of several groups and local clubs including RSVP, Quilters Guild, Sheridan County Historical Society, Women’s Extension and Missionary Society, Rose’s Wednesday Craft, Security Gold Events and Travel, Wesleyan Women’s International and many more through the years.Della spent her final years in Alliance, Nebraska, in the care of her lovingly family and friends. Despite her declining health, one thing that never changed for Della was her Sweet Tooth. She eagerly looked forward to the sweet treats and time spent with her friend, cookie companion and Great Granddaughter Aubrey Mae Clark.She is survived by her brother-in-law Larry May of Interior, South Dakota and her children: Janet Loomis, Alliance, NE, Angelina Trimble (daughter-in-law), Alliance, NE, Michael (Candace) Trimble, Meadow Grove, NE, Scott Trimble, Glendale, Arizona, Robyn (Gerald) Sandoz, Phoenix, Arizona. Grandchildren: Jeremy Gardner, Joshua Johnson, Brittany Johnson, Cassidy Hoffmann, Jamie Trimble, Samantha Gilmore, Nicholas Trimble, Immanuel Requejo, Elizabeth Lewis, Michael Trimble, Harley Trimble, Journee Trimble, William Trimble, Ashley Trimble, Megan Trimble, Jordan Sandoz, Gina Lowe, Andrew Sandoz, and Rachael Sandoz. Many Great and Great-Great Grandchildren along with a host of friends and loved ones too numerous to count but fondly thought of.She will be greeted into the loving arms of those that passed before her death. Della was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Frances Fanning, husband of 47 years, Roy Trimble, In-laws: William and Katie (Mayden) Trimble, Sisters: Wilma Fanning, Verla Ninas and Zona May, In-laws: Earl and Twila (Collins) Trimble, Leo and Joann (Trimble) Petzold, Doug and Joyce (Trimble) Deffenbaugh, Bobby and Mary Trimble, Rodney Trimble, Charles Trimble, Son: Kenneth Trimble, Daughter-in-law Debi Trimble, Granddaughter: Kirstin Gardner, Grandson: Dennis Requejo, Nephews: Bobby Trimble, Marvin Trimble, Fred Allabaugh, Mark Ness, Nieces: Connie Jamison and Linda Eli.Funeral Services will be held Friday March 24, 2023, 2:00 PM at the Wellspring Chapel (formerly Wesleyan Gospel Chapel) in Gordon, NE, with Pastor Jason Hurd officiating. Interment will be at the Gordon Cemetery. Following there will be a fitting tribute of afternoon refreshments and cookies at the Wellspring Church. Many were often reminded by Della, “Cookies, I Like Cookies!”.Memorials may be given to place a memorial bench along the Cowboy Trail, in Roy and Della’s honor or to a charity or organization of the Donor’s choice and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Della Mae 'Fanning' Trimble (1934 - 2023)

Jack Lee “SWEDE” Swanson, 86, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Jack was born at the family home on June 21, 1936 in rural Box Butte County to Loran and Elizabeth “Beth” (Moore) Swanson. Jack lived all of his 86 years in the surrounding Hemingford area. He attended elementary school at a country school not far from his home and graduated with honors from Hemingford High School in 1954. He then served his country by joining the United States Navy and worked as an Engineer on the USS Quapaw from 1955-1957.

Jack married Patsy L. Fisher on March 12, 1960. Jack and Patsy celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary barely a week prior to his passing. To this union came 3 children… Jeffrey Scott, Jac-Lynn Kae and Jason Peter Lee. Jack worked as a farmer most all of his life. He truly enjoyed planting, watering and watching all that he planted grow. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and honored fellow veterans by participating with the Hemingford Post 9 Honors Team. He was also a patriotic supporter of the Panhandle Chapter 43 American Legion Riders.

Jack and Patsy have been blessed with 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren who have provided them with much joy. Truly the apples of his eye, grandchildren are Sawyer Jack Orr (Haley), Elizabeth Sha-Nae Orr (Cory Huston), Vance William Orr, Hanna Nichelle Swanson, Conner Lee Swanson, Ford Asher Swanson, Russell Walker Swanson (Tia Skavlem) and Tanner Lee Swanson. Great grandchildren are Merritt Jack and Wacey Jay Orr, Brooklyn and Makayla Thieschafer and Jaxson and Braxton Skavlem-Swanson. Jack also enjoyed his many nieces and nephews and their families. You could almost set your watch to his ritual of daily shopping at Raben’s Market and the Valor Hardware store. The socializing and friendships shared amongst the Hemingford community brought him a great deal of joy.

He was a proud father and grandfather; always very interested and happy to be involved with his families’ activities. His playful nature and sense of humor will be in our memories always. His love of sauerkraut, smoked oysters and sardines will live on through us as well!

He enjoyed the simplest of things in life. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and making his “much appreciated” homemade jerky. When summer arrived, family and friends knew Jack could often be found sitting outside in his gardening chair. It was there that he enjoyed a nice cold beer while watering his garden and observing the weather and wildlife around him.

Jack is survived by his wife Patsy of Cheyenne, Wyoming, daughter Jac-Lynn and special friend Wade Tveter of Cheyenne, Wyoming and son Jason of Hemingford, NE. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Scott Swanson, his parents Loran &amp; Beth Swanson, his parent-in-laws Garland and Edna Fisher, brother Dallas Swanson, and sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Harold Delsing.

Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Hemingford Cemetery in the upcoming summer. Postponing will allow grandson, Sergeant Conner Lee Swanson, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, to be able to attend while on his leave. The specific date and time will be announced when that information has been made available. Memorials may be given in Jack’s name to the Panhandle Chapter 43 American Legion Riders, c/o Jeff Schumacher, 7262 Jefferson Road, Hemingford, NE 69348 or to the donor’s choice. Cards may be sent to the Swanson family c/o Jac-Lynn Swanson, 3727 McComb Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

<figure>
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 </figure>Jack Lee “SWEDE” Swanson, 86, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Jack was born at the family home on June 21, 1936 in rural Box Butte County to Loran and Elizabeth “Beth” (Moore) Swanson. Jack lived all of his 86 years in the surrounding Hemingford area. He attended elementary school at a country school not far from his home and graduated with honors from Hemingford High School in 1954. He then served his country by joining the United States Navy and worked as an Engineer on the USS Quapaw from 1955-1957.Jack married Patsy L. Fisher on March 12, 1960. Jack and Patsy celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary barely a week prior to his passing. To this union came 3 children… Jeffrey Scott, Jac-Lynn Kae and Jason Peter Lee. Jack worked as a farmer most all of his life. He truly enjoyed planting, watering and watching all that he planted grow. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and honored fellow veterans by participating with the Hemingford Post 9 Honors Team. He was also a patriotic supporter of the Panhandle Chapter 43 American Legion Riders.Jack and Patsy have been blessed with 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren who have provided them with much joy. Truly the apples of his eye, grandchildren are Sawyer Jack Orr (Haley), Elizabeth Sha-Nae Orr (Cory Huston), Vance William Orr, Hanna Nichelle Swanson, Conner Lee Swanson, Ford Asher Swanson, Russell Walker Swanson (Tia Skavlem) and Tanner Lee Swanson. Great grandchildren are Merritt Jack and Wacey Jay Orr, Brooklyn and Makayla Thieschafer and Jaxson and Braxton Skavlem-Swanson. Jack also enjoyed his many nieces and nephews and their families. You could almost set your watch to his ritual of daily shopping at Raben’s Market and the Valor Hardware store. The socializing and friendships shared amongst the Hemingford community brought him a great deal of joy.He was a proud father and grandfather; always very interested and happy to be involved with his families’ activities. His playful nature and sense of humor will be in our memories always. His love of sauerkraut, smoked oysters and sardines will live on through us as well!He enjoyed the simplest of things in life. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening, hunting, fishing and making his “much appreciated” homemade jerky. When summer arrived, family and friends knew Jack could often be found sitting outside in his gardening chair. It was there that he enjoyed a nice cold beer while watering his garden and observing the weather and wildlife around him.Jack is survived by his wife Patsy of Cheyenne, Wyoming, daughter Jac-Lynn and special friend Wade Tveter of Cheyenne, Wyoming and son Jason of Hemingford, NE. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffrey Scott Swanson, his parents Loran &amp; Beth Swanson, his parent-in-laws Garland and Edna Fisher, brother Dallas Swanson, and sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Harold Delsing.Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Hemingford Cemetery in the upcoming summer. Postponing will allow grandson, Sergeant Conner Lee Swanson, 1st Battalion 7th Marines, to be able to attend while on his leave. The specific date and time will be announced when that information has been made available. Memorials may be given in Jack’s name to the Panhandle Chapter 43 American Legion Riders, c/o Jeff Schumacher, 7262 Jefferson Road, Hemingford, NE 69348 or to the donor’s choice. Cards may be sent to the Swanson family c/o Jac-Lynn Swanson, 3727 McComb Ave., Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

Jack Lee “SWEDE” Swanson (1936 - 2023)

Carole Kay Coon Dishong, 86, of Gordon, Nebraska, died on March 19, 
2023, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, Nebraska, surrounded by 
her loving family. She was born November 15, 1936, in Albany, Nebraska. 
The daughter of the late Henry and Dorris Coon. She was the second of 
three siblings.

Carole graduated high school from Manville High School in 1954. She 
married Gary Benson, and they had six children. She went on to get her 
master’s degree from Chadron State College. The next 41 years were spent
 dedicating her life to raising her children and teaching. She loved 
teaching and children loved her.

She later married Lester Dishong. They loved to fish, camp and 
travel. They were the perfect couple and enjoyed life together, up until
 the time of Les’s passing in 2006.

Carole is survived by her six children: Craig (Cindy) Benson, Tracie 
(Roger) Rudloff, Renee Sasse, Martin (Karen) Benson, Dorris (Mike) 
Roelle, Denise (Kurt) Holscher, stepchildren Sandy Fricke and Carol 
Clark, two brothers and their wives, Ben (Della) Coon, and Tom (Chris) 
Coon, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester, and her two stepsons Gary and Greg.

Visitation will be held Friday March 24, from 4 to 6 pm at 
Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, Gordon, NE. Funeral Services will be held
 Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 am, at the First Presbyterian Church, 
Gordon, NE. Burial will be in the Gordon Cemetery. 

A memorial has been 
established for C.A.R.E. and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier 
Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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 </figure>Carole Kay Coon Dishong, 86, of Gordon, Nebraska, died on March 19, 
2023, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, Nebraska, surrounded by 
her loving family. She was born November 15, 1936, in Albany, Nebraska. 
The daughter of the late Henry and Dorris Coon. She was the second of 
three siblings.Carole graduated high school from Manville High School in 1954. She 
married Gary Benson, and they had six children. She went on to get her 
master’s degree from Chadron State College. The next 41 years were spent
 dedicating her life to raising her children and teaching. She loved 
teaching and children loved her.She later married Lester Dishong. They loved to fish, camp and 
travel. They were the perfect couple and enjoyed life together, up until
 the time of Les’s passing in 2006.Carole is survived by her six children: Craig (Cindy) Benson, Tracie 
(Roger) Rudloff, Renee Sasse, Martin (Karen) Benson, Dorris (Mike) 
Roelle, Denise (Kurt) Holscher, stepchildren Sandy Fricke and Carol 
Clark, two brothers and their wives, Ben (Della) Coon, and Tom (Chris) 
Coon, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester, and her two stepsons Gary and Greg.Visitation will be held Friday March 24, from 4 to 6 pm at 
Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, Gordon, NE. Funeral Services will be held
 Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 am, at the First Presbyterian Church, 
Gordon, NE. Burial will be in the Gordon Cemetery. A memorial has been 
established for C.A.R.E. and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier 
Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Carole Dishong (1936-2023)

Thomas Harold Cottier Sr. was born on October 7, 1962, in 
Rushville, NE to William Cottier, Jr. and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” 
(Shangreau) Cottier.  Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on 
March 15, 2023, at his home in Pine Ridge, SD.

Thomas is
 survived by his daughters, Ashley Cottier, Brandy Cottier, Cherie 
Cottier and Miracle Cottier; sons, Thomas Cottier, Jr., Teejay Cottier, 
Ron Martin and Marco Cottier; brother, James “Jim” Cottier; hunka 
brother, Wes Shangreau; aunts/uncle, Emma Gallego and Tom &amp; Ann 
Conroy; grandchildren, Tommee Cottier, Tyra Cottier, Trenton Cottier, 
Taylin, Kinleigh and Riverly Cottier, Tarryn Wilson, Takara Cottier, 
Marsha Lynn Janis, Diana and Mia Long Visitor, an unborn grandbaby, 
Caylee McLaughlin, Rylan &amp; Kaelyn Puckett, Liam Whirlwind Horse, 
Lyla Cottier, and Laelyn Cottier; and great grandchildren, Nyal and 
Xavier Middletent. 

Thomas was preceded in death by his
 parents, William Cottier, Jr and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” (Shangreau) 
Cottier; brothers, Darrell Cottier, Jerry Cottier, Sr., Benita (Feather 
Earring) Cottier and Dean Cottier; grandparents, William Cottier, Sr., 
Mary (Nelson) Cottier, Martin and Louise (Jones) Shangreau; and niece, 
Whisper Cottier.

Pallbearers will be Steve “Mr. Bean” 
Swallow, Monte “Swamper” Tibbitts, Tommy “Big Tom” Red Hawk, Darrell 
“Gup” Red Shirt, Charlie “Chicken Legs” Standing Bear, Ben “Dover” 
Brewer, Billy Joe Patton, Sage Richards, Larry Martin and Alton Adams.

Honorary
 pallbearers Antonia Pulliam &amp; Kids, LaFawn Conroy &amp; Bill 
Ringing Shield, Big Rich Red Hawk, Julie Shangreau, Shannon Richards, 
Irene Tuttle, Letoy Tapio &amp; Family, Nick Cottier, Emma Gallego &amp;
 Family, Lisa, Susan, and Char Schrader &amp; Families, Brandon 
Shangreau, Lawrence Two Bulls, Steve Shangreau Sr., Steve Shangreau Jr., Travis Big Crow, Willy Pond, Baby Lon, Lyndon Stone, Daus Rabbit, 
Leann Rabbit, Manuel Rodriguez, Denise Clifford, Marlanna Holiday, 
“Boob” Shots, Jason Bettelyoun, Marsha Tibbitts, Melvin Tibbitts, Jace 
&amp; Jhet Janis, Alice Hunter &amp; Family, Jamie &amp; BJ Plenty 
Arrows, Jessica Shortbull, Eric Anduja, Sherry Martin, “Gummer” Garnier,
 Arlene Brewer, Big Tony Brewer &amp; Family, Darrell Martin, Emma 
Brewer, Jay Thompson, Francine &amp; Richie Big Crow &amp; Families, Ann
 Beane, Rosie Beane, Entire Cottier Families, Shangreau Families, 
Gallego Families, White Eyes Families, Eagle Elk Families, Janis 
Families, Watters Families, Waters Families, Cortier Families, Swallow 
Families, Colhoff Families, Pourier Families, Ecoffey Families, Richards
 Families, Apple Families, All Past &amp; Current Pine Ridge School Bus 
Drivers – The Dog Pound, Pine Ridge School, Pine Ridge IHS ER, Avera 
ICU, OLAR Flight Team, and All Family and Friends.

Wake
 Services: One night wake service starting at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 24,
 2023, at the Pine Ridge School Elementary Gym in Pine Ridge, SD

Funeral Services:  12:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Pine Ridge School Elementary Gym in Pine Ridge, SD

Burial Services:  Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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 </figure>Thomas Harold Cottier Sr. was born on October 7, 1962, in 
Rushville, NE to William Cottier, Jr. and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” 
(Shangreau) Cottier. Thomas made his journey to the Spirit World on 
March 15, 2023, at his home in Pine Ridge, SD.Thomas is
 survived by his daughters, Ashley Cottier, Brandy Cottier, Cherie 
Cottier and Miracle Cottier; sons, Thomas Cottier, Jr., Teejay Cottier, 
Ron Martin and Marco Cottier; brother, James “Jim” Cottier; hunka 
brother, Wes Shangreau; aunts/uncle, Emma Gallego and Tom &amp; Ann 
Conroy; grandchildren, Tommee Cottier, Tyra Cottier, Trenton Cottier, 
Taylin, Kinleigh and Riverly Cottier, Tarryn Wilson, Takara Cottier, 
Marsha Lynn Janis, Diana and Mia Long Visitor, an unborn grandbaby, 
Caylee McLaughlin, Rylan &amp; Kaelyn Puckett, Liam Whirlwind Horse, 
Lyla Cottier, and Laelyn Cottier; and great grandchildren, Nyal and 
Xavier Middletent. Thomas was preceded in death by his
 parents, William Cottier, Jr and Cecelia “Sisterbabe” (Shangreau) 
Cottier; brothers, Darrell Cottier, Jerry Cottier, Sr., Benita (Feather 
Earring) Cottier and Dean Cottier; grandparents, William Cottier, Sr., 
Mary (Nelson) Cottier, Martin and Louise (Jones) Shangreau; and niece, 
Whisper Cottier.Pallbearers will be Steve “Mr. Bean” 
Swallow, Monte “Swamper” Tibbitts, Tommy “Big Tom” Red Hawk, Darrell 
“Gup” Red Shirt, Charlie “Chicken Legs” Standing Bear, Ben “Dover” 
Brewer, Billy Joe Patton, Sage Richards, Larry Martin and Alton Adams.Honorary
 pallbearers Antonia Pulliam &amp; Kids, LaFawn Conroy &amp; Bill 
Ringing Shield, Big Rich Red Hawk, Julie Shangreau, Shannon Richards, 
Irene Tuttle, Letoy Tapio &amp; Family, Nick Cottier, Emma Gallego &amp;
 Family, Lisa, Susan, and Char Schrader &amp; Families, Brandon 
Shangreau, Lawrence Two Bulls, Steve Shangreau Sr., Steve Shangreau Jr., Travis Big Crow, Willy Pond, Baby Lon, Lyndon Stone, Daus Rabbit, 
Leann Rabbit, Manuel Rodriguez, Denise Clifford, Marlanna Holiday, 
“Boob” Shots, Jason Bettelyoun, Marsha Tibbitts, Melvin Tibbitts, Jace 
&amp; Jhet Janis, Alice Hunter &amp; Family, Jamie &amp; BJ Plenty 
Arrows, Jessica Shortbull, Eric Anduja, Sherry Martin, “Gummer” Garnier,
 Arlene Brewer, Big Tony Brewer &amp; Family, Darrell Martin, Emma 
Brewer, Jay Thompson, Francine &amp; Richie Big Crow &amp; Families, Ann
 Beane, Rosie Beane, Entire Cottier Families, Shangreau Families, 
Gallego Families, White Eyes Families, Eagle Elk Families, Janis 
Families, Watters Families, Waters Families, Cortier Families, Swallow 
Families, Colhoff Families, Pourier Families, Ecoffey Families, Richards
 Families, Apple Families, All Past &amp; Current Pine Ridge School Bus 
Drivers – The Dog Pound, Pine Ridge School, Pine Ridge IHS ER, Avera 
ICU, OLAR Flight Team, and All Family and Friends.Wake
 Services: One night wake service starting at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 24,
 2023, at the Pine Ridge School Elementary Gym in Pine Ridge, SDFuneral Services: 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Pine Ridge School Elementary Gym in Pine Ridge, SDOfficiating: To Be AnnouncedBurial Services: Holy Cross Episcopal Cemetery, Pine Ridge, SDArrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

Thomas Harold Cottier Sr. (1962-2023)

Doris Jean {Cadwalader) Nussbaum was born on July 10, 1927 to Virgil and Rachel (Mills) Cadwalader. She was born in Lexington NE. She was the first cesarean birth in Dawson County, weighing only 5 lbs.

Her father worked in the Lexington Flour Mill, and her mother in a local bakery. Doris began school in Red Cloud NE. Her parents moved to several small towns after her father was injured in the Lexington Flour Mill. They managed several small town hamburger restaurants until moving to Alliance in 1948. Her father then went to work as a janitor in the old Emerson School.

Doris graduated in 1946 from Ansley High School. Her school activities included playing basketball and choir. Doris then followed her parents to Alliance. She worked in a small neighborhood grocery store. She became employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for about 5 years and then as a dental assistant for Dr. Lyle Neff. She enjoyed the lab work the most.

Doris was married on February 12, 1958 to Edward Nussbaum in Lexington NE. To this union 2 sons were born, Loren Kevin in 1962 and Eldon Duane in 1963. Doris became a busy mother and wife of a ranch foreman. Her primary jobs included raising her children and helping in the homes of the ranch owners, which included cleaning. She tended large gardens and helped her husband with calving, feeding and other ranch chores. Her children attended Whitman grade school and Hyannis High School. They were in wrestling, football and track. Doris attended as many of these events as she could. Doris had the misfortune of losing her husband Edward on November 2, 1992. She worked in the Ranch store in Whitman NE for about 6 years after his death. She then moved back to Alliance, NE in 2002 and resided in the Good Samaritan Towers and later to the Good Samaritan Village. From there she moved into Wild Flower Terrace. In 2019 Doris moved into Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

Doris served as Past Honored Queen of Job's Daughters as a senior in Ansley. In Alliance she was Noble Grand in the Rebekah’s. In 1938 Doris joined the United Methodist Church while in Ansley NE. While living in Alliance she served as Treasurer of the United Methodist Women.

Doris is survived by her 2 sons and their families, Loren (Laura) Nussbaum of Alliance NE. Their children, Tiffany (Jeremy) Gillespie, and their children Tanner and Harley. Victoria (Derreck) Warfield) Nussbaum and baby to be born of Alliance NE. Colton Nussbaum also of Alliance NE, Eldon (MaryAnn) Nussbaum of Rolling Hills Wyo. and their 3 children. Ben

Nussbaum of Rolling Hills Wyo. Duane Nussbaum of Casper Wyo. Tanya (Tim) Dallegge of Sterling CO.

She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Nussbaum, Baby Nussbaum, her sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Paul Lucas.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating. Burial will be in the Whitman Cemetery.

A reception will be served at the Whitman Club Hall after the graveside services.

Memorials may be sent to the family in care of Laura Nussbaum, 1203 Platte Ave, Alliance NE 69301.

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 </figure>Doris Jean {Cadwalader) Nussbaum was born on July 10, 1927 to Virgil and Rachel (Mills) Cadwalader. She was born in Lexington NE. She was the first cesarean birth in Dawson County, weighing only 5 lbs.Her father worked in the Lexington Flour Mill, and her mother in a local bakery. Doris began school in Red Cloud NE. Her parents moved to several small towns after her father was injured in the Lexington Flour Mill. They managed several small town hamburger restaurants until moving to Alliance in 1948. Her father then went to work as a janitor in the old Emerson School.Doris graduated in 1946 from Ansley High School. Her school activities included playing basketball and choir. Doris then followed her parents to Alliance. She worked in a small neighborhood grocery store. She became employed at St. Joseph's Hospital for about 5 years and then as a dental assistant for Dr. Lyle Neff. She enjoyed the lab work the most.Doris was married on February 12, 1958 to Edward Nussbaum in Lexington NE. To this union 2 sons were born, Loren Kevin in 1962 and Eldon Duane in 1963. Doris became a busy mother and wife of a ranch foreman. Her primary jobs included raising her children and helping in the homes of the ranch owners, which included cleaning. She tended large gardens and helped her husband with calving, feeding and other ranch chores. Her children attended Whitman grade school and Hyannis High School. They were in wrestling, football and track. Doris attended as many of these events as she could. Doris had the misfortune of losing her husband Edward on November 2, 1992. She worked in the Ranch store in Whitman NE for about 6 years after his death. She then moved back to Alliance, NE in 2002 and resided in the Good Samaritan Towers and later to the Good Samaritan Village. From there she moved into Wild Flower Terrace. In 2019 Doris moved into Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.Doris served as Past Honored Queen of Job's Daughters as a senior in Ansley. In Alliance she was Noble Grand in the Rebekah’s. In 1938 Doris joined the United Methodist Church while in Ansley NE. While living in Alliance she served as Treasurer of the United Methodist Women.Doris is survived by her 2 sons and their families, Loren (Laura) Nussbaum of Alliance NE. Their children, Tiffany (Jeremy) Gillespie, and their children Tanner and Harley. Victoria (Derreck) Warfield) Nussbaum and baby to be born of Alliance NE. Colton Nussbaum also of Alliance NE, Eldon (MaryAnn) Nussbaum of Rolling Hills Wyo. and their 3 children. BenNussbaum of Rolling Hills Wyo. Duane Nussbaum of Casper Wyo. Tanya (Tim) Dallegge of Sterling CO.She is preceded in death by her husband Edward Nussbaum, Baby Nussbaum, her sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Paul Lucas.Funeral services will be Friday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating. Burial will be in the Whitman Cemetery.A reception will be served at the Whitman Club Hall after the graveside services.Memorials may be sent to the family in care of Laura Nussbaum, 1203 Platte Ave, Alliance NE 69301.Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Doris Jean (Cadwalader) Nussbaum (1927 - 2023)

Gayle Lee Brownlow, 56, passed away March 16, 2023 at his home in Alliance following an extended illness.

He was born March 28, 1966 at Pine Ridge, SD to George Brownlow and Clarinda Broken Leg.

He met Blaine Beth Dawn in 1987.&nbsp; Together they had a son, Wyatt.&nbsp; They were married on June 2, 2009.

He is survived by his son, Wyatt Brownlow and his grandsons, Drake Brownlow, Jordan Brownlow and Ezra Gage Sanchez.&nbsp; He is also survived by his father-in-law, Moses Dawn and his family of Alliance.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God.&nbsp; Rev. Don Mink and Sister Linda Abold will officiate. Following the service cremation will take place and interment at Calvary Cemetery will be at a later date. A wake service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the church.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gayle Lee Brownlow, 56, passed away March 16, 2023 at his home in Alliance following an extended illness.He was born March 28, 1966 at Pine Ridge, SD to George Brownlow and Clarinda Broken Leg.He met Blaine Beth Dawn in 1987.&nbsp; Together they had a son, Wyatt.&nbsp; They were married on June 2, 2009.He is survived by his son, Wyatt Brownlow and his grandsons, Drake Brownlow, Jordan Brownlow and Ezra Gage Sanchez.&nbsp; He is also survived by his father-in-law, Moses Dawn and his family of Alliance.Funeral services will be Saturday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God.&nbsp; Rev. Don Mink and Sister Linda Abold will officiate. Following the service cremation will take place and interment at Calvary Cemetery will be at a later date. A wake service will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the church.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Gayle Lee Brownlow (1966 - 2023)

Carole Kay Coon Dishong, 86, of Gordon, Nebraska, died on March 19, 2023, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1936, in Albany, Nebraska. The daughter of the late Henry and Dorris Coon. She was the second of three siblings.

Carole graduated high school from Manville High School in 1954. She married Gary Benson, and they had six children. She went on to get her master’s degree from Chadron State College. The next 41 years were spent dedicating her life to raising her children and teaching. She loved teaching and children loved her.

She later married Lester Dishong. They loved to fish, camp and travel. They were the perfect couple and enjoyed life together, up until the time of Les’s passing in 2006.

Carole is survived by her six children: Craig (Cindy) Benson, Tracie (Roger) Rudloff, Renee Sasse, Martin (Karen) Benson, Dorris (Mike) Roelle, Denise (Kurt) Holscher, stepchildren Sandy Fricke and Carol Clark, two brothers and their wives, Ben (Della) Coon, and Tom (Chris) Coon, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Friday March 24, from 4 to 6 pm at Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, Gordon, NE. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 am, at the First Presbyterian Church, Gordon, NE. Burial will be in the Gordon Cemetery.

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 </figure>Carole Kay Coon Dishong, 86, of Gordon, Nebraska, died on March 19, 2023, at Antelope Memorial Hospital in Neligh, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1936, in Albany, Nebraska. The daughter of the late Henry and Dorris Coon. She was the second of three siblings.Carole graduated high school from Manville High School in 1954. She married Gary Benson, and they had six children. She went on to get her master’s degree from Chadron State College. The next 41 years were spent dedicating her life to raising her children and teaching. She loved teaching and children loved her.She later married Lester Dishong. They loved to fish, camp and travel. They were the perfect couple and enjoyed life together, up until the time of Les’s passing in 2006.Carole is survived by her six children: Craig (Cindy) Benson, Tracie (Roger) Rudloff, Renee Sasse, Martin (Karen) Benson, Dorris (Mike) Roelle, Denise (Kurt) Holscher, stepchildren Sandy Fricke and Carol Clark, two brothers and their wives, Ben (Della) Coon, and Tom (Chris) Coon, 24 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester, and her two stepsons Gary and Greg.Visitation will be held Friday March 24, from 4 to 6 pm at Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, Gordon, NE. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, 10:00 am, at the First Presbyterian Church, Gordon, NE. Burial will be in the Gordon Cemetery.

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