Charles “Keith” Flint, 75, of Scottsbluff, passed away January 5, 2023, at his home. His memorial service will be held at 11am on Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, at the Monument Bible Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jake Roberts officiating. Interment will precede services at 9:30 am at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Keith’s honor can be made in care of Camp Rock, or the Keith Flint Memorial in care of Cadence International. Online condolences may be made by viewing Keith’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Keith grew up south of Lyman, graduated from Lyman high school in 1965, and married Suzanne Carpenter, his high-school sweetheart, in 1967. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1969. He raised his family and farmed near Lyman for almost 30 years. He believed in and trusted Jesus as his personal savior during high school and was a longtime member and elder at Kiowa Community Church until he and Suzanne moved to Scottsbluff in 1997. Keith worked for the University of Nebraska Extension Office and later retired from Armtech. Keith was known to be kind, generous, gentle, and had a contagious laugh, genuine smile, and refreshing sense of humor. He loved to shoot rifles and helped his friends remove over 4,000 prairie dogs from their land. Keith dearly loved his family and deeply missed Suzanne. Keith is survived by three children: Stephanie (David) Pritchard, Paula (Richard) Scott, and Kyle (Jamie) Flint; seven grandchildren: Meghan (Rowan) Garmon, Justin (Charity) Pritchard, Nathan (Morgan) Pritchard; Emma Scott; Ethan Scott; Madeline Davies, and Gracie Flint; and three great-grandsons: Riley and Judah Garmon, and Finley Pritchard. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Rein and brother John Flint. He was preceded in death by his wife Suzanne; parents Charles and Dorothy Flint; and in-laws Kenneth and Mildred Carpenter.<a>Read Less</a>

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 </figure>Charles “Keith” Flint, 75, of Scottsbluff, passed away January 5, 2023, at his home. His memorial service will be held at 11am on Thursday, Jan 12, 2023, at the Monument Bible Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jake Roberts officiating. Interment will precede services at 9:30 am at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Keith’s honor can be made in care of Camp Rock, or the Keith Flint Memorial in care of Cadence International. Online condolences may be made by viewing Keith’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Keith grew up south of Lyman, graduated from Lyman high school in 1965, and married Suzanne Carpenter, his high-school sweetheart, in 1967. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1969. He raised his family and farmed near Lyman for almost 30 years. He believed in and trusted Jesus as his personal savior during high school and was a longtime member and elder at Kiowa Community Church until he and Suzanne moved to Scottsbluff in 1997. Keith worked for the University of Nebraska Extension Office and later retired from Armtech. Keith was known to be kind, generous, gentle, and had a contagious laugh, genuine smile, and refreshing sense of humor. He loved to shoot rifles and helped his friends remove over 4,000 prairie dogs from their land. Keith dearly loved his family and deeply missed Suzanne. Keith is survived by three children: Stephanie (David) Pritchard, Paula (Richard) Scott, and Kyle (Jamie) Flint; seven grandchildren: Meghan (Rowan) Garmon, Justin (Charity) Pritchard, Nathan (Morgan) Pritchard; Emma Scott; Ethan Scott; Madeline Davies, and Gracie Flint; and three great-grandsons: Riley and Judah Garmon, and Finley Pritchard. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Rein and brother John Flint. He was preceded in death by his wife Suzanne; parents Charles and Dorothy Flint; and in-laws Kenneth and Mildred Carpenter.<a>Read Less</a>

Charles 'Keith' Flint (1947 - 2023)

John C. Small, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home in Alliance.

He was born May 23, 1946 in Omaha, NE to Kenneth and Clara (Kenter) Small.&nbsp; John served in the U.S. Army from January 1965 until his honorable discharge in April, 1966. John worked as an iron worker in Omaha before hiring on with BNSF Railroad.&nbsp; He retired as a Carman after 17 years of service in 2011. While working at the railroad he also served as an EMT/First Responder. Following his retirement he enjoyed spending his summers at Spirit Lake, IA fishing.

On July 19, 1975 he was united in marriage to Vickie J. Cooklin.

He is survived by his wife, Vickie, his children, Kelli Erickson of Lincoln, Joni Peters (Rod Stettner) of Sidney and Zachary (Heidi) Small of Alliance, his grandchildren, Lindsey Erickson, Jacob Erickson, Conner Erickson, Brandon (Carley) Mundt, Shelby (Ty) Davis, Travis (Hannah) Garska, Benjamin Cassatt-Reina, Mia Reina, Jayden Cassett-Steele, Freya Small and Sawyer Small and his great-grandchildren, Liam Erickson, Avalon Mundt, Luna Mundt, Walker Davis, Wyatt Davis and Waivlyn Davis.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sister, Kathy Stegall of St. Joseph, MO, his brother, Kenneth (Lynn) Small of Omaha and his mother-in-law, Norma Cooklin of Spirit Lake, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be Monday, January 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Richard C. Mueller officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

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 </figure>John C. Small, 76, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his home in Alliance.He was born May 23, 1946 in Omaha, NE to Kenneth and Clara (Kenter) Small.&nbsp; John served in the U.S. Army from January 1965 until his honorable discharge in April, 1966. John worked as an iron worker in Omaha before hiring on with BNSF Railroad.&nbsp; He retired as a Carman after 17 years of service in 2011. While working at the railroad he also served as an EMT/First Responder. Following his retirement he enjoyed spending his summers at Spirit Lake, IA fishing.On July 19, 1975 he was united in marriage to Vickie J. Cooklin.He is survived by his wife, Vickie, his children, Kelli Erickson of Lincoln, Joni Peters (Rod Stettner) of Sidney and Zachary (Heidi) Small of Alliance, his grandchildren, Lindsey Erickson, Jacob Erickson, Conner Erickson, Brandon (Carley) Mundt, Shelby (Ty) Davis, Travis (Hannah) Garska, Benjamin Cassatt-Reina, Mia Reina, Jayden Cassett-Steele, Freya Small and Sawyer Small and his great-grandchildren, Liam Erickson, Avalon Mundt, Luna Mundt, Walker Davis, Wyatt Davis and Waivlyn Davis.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sister, Kathy Stegall of St. Joseph, MO, his brother, Kenneth (Lynn) Small of Omaha and his mother-in-law, Norma Cooklin of Spirit Lake, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorial services will be Monday, January 23, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Richard C. Mueller officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

John C. Small (1946 - 2023)

Evon Gail Prelle, 60, passed away Friday January 13, 2023 surrounded by her family at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Evon was born in Alliance Nebraska on June 15, 1962 to Larry and Connie (Peterson) Seidler. She was the oldest of 6 children. Her father Larry was in the Army so when they traveled to Ft. Belvoir, VA. at the age of 6 weeks, she slept in a dresser drawer until a crib was affordable. This was just the beginning to many bountiful memories.

Her nursing career began in the 8th grade as a candy striper at St. Joseph's Hospital under the guidance of Mr. Art Abbott. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1980. Shortly after, she married Tom Shrewsbury and to this union three children were born, Ty, Mandy and Kaylee.

On June 22, 1997, her family grew exponentially when she married Chad A. Prelle. Now the proud mother of 8, she found herself busy at home.

Evon was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She especially loved her role as Grandma. She loved going to all the events and games of the grandkids. She found joy in being a Certified Nursing Assistant, caring and advocating for many residents over the years. She cared for them as if they were her family.

The best word to describe Evon was generous. She never turned from someone in need. She was a woman of many talents, able to drive a tractor, ride a horse, feed a ranch crew, and played a fierce game of Monopoly and UNO. She also had an adoration for owls and maintained a beautiful collection.

She is survived by her husband Chad Prelle. Her parents Larry and Connie Seidler. Her children Ty (Amy) Shrewsbury of Alliance. Mandy (Steve Jones) Shrewsbury of Alliance and Kaylee Shrewsbury of Alliance, Shannon (Devin) Painter of Ainsworth, Nichole (Rob) Tobin of Massachusetts, Jeremy Prelle of Valentine, Caleb (Christina) Prelle of Bellevue, Chelsea (Mark) Harschfeld of South Korea. Grandkids Cody (Kaitlyn) Shrewsbury, Jared Ellis, Amelia Painter, Tristin Grubham, Terrin Shrewsbury, Riggin Shrewsbury, Mason Painter, Kyleigh Tobin, Isabella Painter, Brenden Jones, Rainey Painter, Harper Harschfeld, Dax Painter and Evie Harschfeld. Her siblings Darrel (Robin) Seidler of Hyannis, Keven (Jill) Seidler of Hermosa, Stacy (Shawn) Murdock of Mitchell, Jason Seidler and fiancé Shannon Alwin of Alliance. Many, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her Grandparents Fred and Irene Seidler, Carl Peterson, Reva Morgan and infant sister Carla Jo.

&nbsp; Memorial services will be Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the family for a future designation.&nbsp; Memorials may be sent to 604 Toluca Avenue or 1424 Black Hills Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

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 </figure>Evon Gail Prelle, 60, passed away Friday January 13, 2023 surrounded by her family at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.Evon was born in Alliance Nebraska on June 15, 1962 to Larry and Connie (Peterson) Seidler. She was the oldest of 6 children. Her father Larry was in the Army so when they traveled to Ft. Belvoir, VA. at the age of 6 weeks, she slept in a dresser drawer until a crib was affordable. This was just the beginning to many bountiful memories.Her nursing career began in the 8th grade as a candy striper at St. Joseph's Hospital under the guidance of Mr. Art Abbott. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1980. Shortly after, she married Tom Shrewsbury and to this union three children were born, Ty, Mandy and Kaylee.On June 22, 1997, her family grew exponentially when she married Chad A. Prelle. Now the proud mother of 8, she found herself busy at home.Evon was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She especially loved her role as Grandma. She loved going to all the events and games of the grandkids. She found joy in being a Certified Nursing Assistant, caring and advocating for many residents over the years. She cared for them as if they were her family.The best word to describe Evon was generous. She never turned from someone in need. She was a woman of many talents, able to drive a tractor, ride a horse, feed a ranch crew, and played a fierce game of Monopoly and UNO. She also had an adoration for owls and maintained a beautiful collection.She is survived by her husband Chad Prelle. Her parents Larry and Connie Seidler. Her children Ty (Amy) Shrewsbury of Alliance. Mandy (Steve Jones) Shrewsbury of Alliance and Kaylee Shrewsbury of Alliance, Shannon (Devin) Painter of Ainsworth, Nichole (Rob) Tobin of Massachusetts, Jeremy Prelle of Valentine, Caleb (Christina) Prelle of Bellevue, Chelsea (Mark) Harschfeld of South Korea. Grandkids Cody (Kaitlyn) Shrewsbury, Jared Ellis, Amelia Painter, Tristin Grubham, Terrin Shrewsbury, Riggin Shrewsbury, Mason Painter, Kyleigh Tobin, Isabella Painter, Brenden Jones, Rainey Painter, Harper Harschfeld, Dax Painter and Evie Harschfeld. Her siblings Darrel (Robin) Seidler of Hyannis, Keven (Jill) Seidler of Hermosa, Stacy (Shawn) Murdock of Mitchell, Jason Seidler and fiancé Shannon Alwin of Alliance. Many, many cousins, nieces and nephews.She was proceeded in death by her Grandparents Fred and Irene Seidler, Carl Peterson, Reva Morgan and infant sister Carla Jo.&nbsp; Memorial services will be Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the family for a future designation.&nbsp; Memorials may be sent to 604 Toluca Avenue or 1424 Black Hills Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Evon Gail Prelle (1962 - 2023)

Myrna Joyce Horst, 83, of Crawford NE, passed away on January 10, 2023 at Chadron Community Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Friday January 20th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crawford, with Pastor James Rockhill, officiating. Burial will follow at Crawford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Chamberlain Funeral Home.

Myrna was born on February 14, 1939 in Denver Colorado to Thomas Arundel &amp; Marguerite Sandoz Arundel Caparoon. She attended school in Rushville NE. She married Lawrence Horst on September 13, 1955 in San Jose, Ca. She completed her GED in 1999. She held several jobs in Crawford which included positions at the Crawford Hospital, Fort Robinson State Park, The Chief and West Plains Grain Co. Later she and Lawrence, opened their own business, Horst Service Company. She was involved with the Bethlehem Lutheran Church LWML women’s group, teaching Sunday School and attending Bible Studies. She loved music, dancing, summer, yard work and visiting with family and friends.

Myrna is preceded in death by her parents Thomas Arundel &amp; Marguerite Caparoon (Sandoz) and brother Tom Arundel.

Myrna is survived by her daughters Rhonda (Lee) Miller (Crawford), Sandra (Rick) Carrisosa (Ranch Cucamonga CA) and Deborah Horst (Crawford), Sisters: Donna Scott (Ogden UT), Yvonne Lister and brother Vic Arundel (Corvallis OR, half-brothers &amp; sister: Michael Arundel (Ogden UT), Tony Arundel (Blackfoot ID), Willie Herzinger (Pheonix AZ),

Grandchildren: Kimberli Walker, Brian Miller, Angie Yellowhorse, Jeffrey Sinclair and Shawna Harrer.

great-Grandchildren: Derek Yellowhorse, Amber Yellowhorse, Nathan Harrer, Katelyn Walker, Autumn Yellowhorse, Sarah Walker, Marley Harrer, Sierra Sinclair and Wyatt Sinclair, Morgan Miller, Alexis Miller.

Donations may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crawford and/or Crawford Fire Dept and can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Myrna Joyce Horst, 83, of Crawford NE, passed away on January 10, 2023 at Chadron Community Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 2pm Friday January 20th at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crawford, with Pastor James Rockhill, officiating. Burial will follow at Crawford Cemetery. Arrangements are by Chamberlain Funeral Home.Myrna was born on February 14, 1939 in Denver Colorado to Thomas Arundel &amp; Marguerite Sandoz Arundel Caparoon. She attended school in Rushville NE. She married Lawrence Horst on September 13, 1955 in San Jose, Ca. She completed her GED in 1999. She held several jobs in Crawford which included positions at the Crawford Hospital, Fort Robinson State Park, The Chief and West Plains Grain Co. Later she and Lawrence, opened their own business, Horst Service Company. She was involved with the Bethlehem Lutheran Church LWML women’s group, teaching Sunday School and attending Bible Studies. She loved music, dancing, summer, yard work and visiting with family and friends.Myrna is preceded in death by her parents Thomas Arundel &amp; Marguerite Caparoon (Sandoz) and brother Tom Arundel.Myrna is survived by her daughters Rhonda (Lee) Miller (Crawford), Sandra (Rick) Carrisosa (Ranch Cucamonga CA) and Deborah Horst (Crawford), Sisters: Donna Scott (Ogden UT), Yvonne Lister and brother Vic Arundel (Corvallis OR, half-brothers &amp; sister: Michael Arundel (Ogden UT), Tony Arundel (Blackfoot ID), Willie Herzinger (Pheonix AZ),Grandchildren: Kimberli Walker, Brian Miller, Angie Yellowhorse, Jeffrey Sinclair and Shawna Harrer.great-Grandchildren: Derek Yellowhorse, Amber Yellowhorse, Nathan Harrer, Katelyn Walker, Autumn Yellowhorse, Sarah Walker, Marley Harrer, Sierra Sinclair and Wyatt Sinclair, Morgan Miller, Alexis Miller.Donations may be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crawford and/or Crawford Fire Dept and can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Myrna Joyce Horst (1939 - 2023)

Geri Ann Landreth was the first of six children born to Daniel and Patricia Schmaltz on June 22, 1956, in Hot Springs, SD. She later became the older sister to Theresa, Barb, Daniel Jr, Lody and Patricia. She passed away January 12, 2023, at Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, NE.

Services will be at 2pm, January 17, 2023 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rushville, NE with burial in the Fairview Cemetery.

Geri Ann attended both grade school and high school in Rushville, graduating with the class of 1974.&nbsp;

On February 22, 1976, she married Robert Landreth. They made Rushville their home and were blessed with 2 children, Heather Ann and James Robert.

She was a secretary and bookkeeper for Bud &amp; Betty Mitchell before becoming a dispatcher for the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office. During her time with the Sheriff’s office, she received special recognition for her exceptional and professional dispatching. Geri Ann would later become the Deputy County Clerk at Sheridan County Courthouse where she worked until her retirement in June 2021.

Geri Ann enjoyed spending time with her children and 7 grandchildren. She welcomed her first great grandchild in October 2022. She enjoyed cooking meals for her family, flower gardening, spending time with family and friends, reading and collecting wind chimes and angels.

She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister and friend. She became a second mother to many of Jimmy’s friends when he was in high school as anyone was always welcome in her home. She had a welcoming spirit and loved making others feel comfortable and happy. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.&nbsp;

Geri Ann is survived by her husband Robert, son James (Jessica), grandchildren Brandon Landreth, Madison Landreth, Kaleb Landreth, Makayla Grumbles, Zach (Emily) Grumbles, Brianna Grumbles, Brock Kenny, and great grandson Hank Grumbles. Father Daniel and Ruth Schmaltz, sisters Barb (Jim), Lody (Dave), and Patricia (Ed) along with numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Heather, mother Patricia, brother Daniel Jr, sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Gary Jensen, Father and mother-in-law Floyd and May Landreth, niece Barbie Landreth as well as other beloved family members.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Geri Ann Landreth was the first of six children born to Daniel and Patricia Schmaltz on June 22, 1956, in Hot Springs, SD. She later became the older sister to Theresa, Barb, Daniel Jr, Lody and Patricia. She passed away January 12, 2023, at Gordon Memorial Hospital in Gordon, NE.Services will be at 2pm, January 17, 2023 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Rushville, NE with burial in the Fairview Cemetery.Geri Ann attended both grade school and high school in Rushville, graduating with the class of 1974.&nbsp;On February 22, 1976, she married Robert Landreth. They made Rushville their home and were blessed with 2 children, Heather Ann and James Robert.She was a secretary and bookkeeper for Bud &amp; Betty Mitchell before becoming a dispatcher for the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office. During her time with the Sheriff’s office, she received special recognition for her exceptional and professional dispatching. Geri Ann would later become the Deputy County Clerk at Sheridan County Courthouse where she worked until her retirement in June 2021.Geri Ann enjoyed spending time with her children and 7 grandchildren. She welcomed her first great grandchild in October 2022. She enjoyed cooking meals for her family, flower gardening, spending time with family and friends, reading and collecting wind chimes and angels.She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister and friend. She became a second mother to many of Jimmy’s friends when he was in high school as anyone was always welcome in her home. She had a welcoming spirit and loved making others feel comfortable and happy. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.&nbsp;Geri Ann is survived by her husband Robert, son James (Jessica), grandchildren Brandon Landreth, Madison Landreth, Kaleb Landreth, Makayla Grumbles, Zach (Emily) Grumbles, Brianna Grumbles, Brock Kenny, and great grandson Hank Grumbles. Father Daniel and Ruth Schmaltz, sisters Barb (Jim), Lody (Dave), and Patricia (Ed) along with numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.She was preceded in death by her daughter Heather, mother Patricia, brother Daniel Jr, sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Gary Jensen, Father and mother-in-law Floyd and May Landreth, niece Barbie Landreth as well as other beloved family members.&nbsp;A memorial has been established and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Geri Ann Landreth (1956 - 2023)

Iris Colleen Snyder was born January 23, 1927, to Eva Marguerite (Adney) and Omer Kem Smith, the fifth of their six children. She passed away at Chadron Community Hospital January 11, 2023, twelve days shy of 96 years. Iris was raised in Mitchell, Nebraska, where her father worked in road repair. During her high school years she took on a wide variety of jobs. She enjoyed sharing stories from her work at the movie theater, hardware store, grocery store, beet factory, potato farm, and drug store. She even volunteered to fill a wartime shortage of potato pickers but quickly returned to the classroom after a day of crawling through the fields. Iris often laughed about her schoolgirl antics during the war, which included filling the high school halls with squeaking after she and her classmates skipped school, took the bus to Scottsbluff, and bought huaraches from street sellers so as to avoid using a clothing coupon ration. Iris met the love of her life at the fairground dance hall, Harris, a Navy radioman on shore leave from the USS Yorktown. After graduating in 1945, Iris worked in payroll at the Angostura Dam construction site and Harris started law school on the G.I. bill. She soon joined him in Lincoln, and, on March 24, 1948, they married in the Methodist Church there. Iris worked as the bookkeeper at the Western Auto Supply Company and, though not a student like Harris, learned along with him, typing all his papers, as well as those of many of his classmates. It was the beginning of a lifelong partnership lasting seven decades. Iris and Harris moved to Crawford in 1952 where Harris entered into practice with J. E. Porter. Harris was briefly both the pioneer attorney’s associate and typist, but Iris soon joined them, taking over the wordsmithing for which she was so able. She worked side by side with her husband in the law office for over sixty years, serving as his secretary, office manager, and paralegal. Iris supported not just Harris, but also the broader legal community, sharing her expertise with local attorneys and, in later years, organizing the state bar’s first Continuing Education Program in the Panhandle. Her learning and articulation were integral to their law practice. Harris always said he would not take on any work that Iris could not do. Iris was willing and happy to plan events and host celebrations. She organized her 50th class reunion and, at the prompting of her classmates, several more in later years. Family and friends were always welcome for all holiday gatherings, and her patriotism was on full display at her large Snyder Fourth of July family picnics which were an annual highlight for Harris’s nephews, nieces, their children, and many a welcomed guest.

Among her favorite activities, though, was a good hand of bridge, and she hosted and played for many years with various bridge clubs. Iris loved sharing herself with family, friends, and community. Iris continuously supported the community of Crawford. She was the treasurer for the Old West Trail Rodeo Association for 28 years, served two terms as President of the Crawford Board of Education, and 16 years on the Board of Trustees for the Crawford Library. 

Always talented with numbers and words, she secured grant money for the Community Building, the White River Trail, and the Crawford City Park’s playground equipment. Iris was a member of the Crawford Woman’s Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and an active member of P.E.O. for nearly seventy years, holding offices and hosting meetings for both Chapter AX, Crawford, and Chapter IS, Hemingford. She will be dearly missed by her P.E.O. sisters. 

Iris was widowed in April 2018 after caring for Harris in their home for four years. In 2020 she moved from her home of nearly seven decades to Ponderosa Villa Assisted Living, where she found every kindness. She loved watching the seasons change on the trees, the comings and goings of the golfers and walkers, caring for her flowers, feeding the birds and squirrels, and watching the weather roll across the buttes, as she had long done at her home. 

Iris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harris W. Snyder, daughter, Stacy Ann Snyder, her parents, her two brothers and her three sisters. She is survived by her daughters; Angela C. Snyder; April E. Casey and son-in-law Barry Casey; grandchildren Sean Casey, Mick Casey and his wife Ashley, and Kate Casey; great grandchildren Kaiden Casey, Kennedy Casey, and Marley Casey. 

Memorials may be made to the Crawford Public Library.

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 </figure>Iris Colleen Snyder was born January 23, 1927, to Eva Marguerite (Adney) and Omer Kem Smith, the fifth of their six children. She passed away at Chadron Community Hospital January 11, 2023, twelve days shy of 96 years. Iris was raised in Mitchell, Nebraska, where her father worked in road repair. During her high school years she took on a wide variety of jobs. She enjoyed sharing stories from her work at the movie theater, hardware store, grocery store, beet factory, potato farm, and drug store. She even volunteered to fill a wartime shortage of potato pickers but quickly returned to the classroom after a day of crawling through the fields. Iris often laughed about her schoolgirl antics during the war, which included filling the high school halls with squeaking after she and her classmates skipped school, took the bus to Scottsbluff, and bought huaraches from street sellers so as to avoid using a clothing coupon ration. Iris met the love of her life at the fairground dance hall, Harris, a Navy radioman on shore leave from the USS Yorktown. After graduating in 1945, Iris worked in payroll at the Angostura Dam construction site and Harris started law school on the G.I. bill. She soon joined him in Lincoln, and, on March 24, 1948, they married in the Methodist Church there. Iris worked as the bookkeeper at the Western Auto Supply Company and, though not a student like Harris, learned along with him, typing all his papers, as well as those of many of his classmates. It was the beginning of a lifelong partnership lasting seven decades. Iris and Harris moved to Crawford in 1952 where Harris entered into practice with J. E. Porter. Harris was briefly both the pioneer attorney’s associate and typist, but Iris soon joined them, taking over the wordsmithing for which she was so able. She worked side by side with her husband in the law office for over sixty years, serving as his secretary, office manager, and paralegal. Iris supported not just Harris, but also the broader legal community, sharing her expertise with local attorneys and, in later years, organizing the state bar’s first Continuing Education Program in the Panhandle. Her learning and articulation were integral to their law practice. Harris always said he would not take on any work that Iris could not do. Iris was willing and happy to plan events and host celebrations. She organized her 50th class reunion and, at the prompting of her classmates, several more in later years. Family and friends were always welcome for all holiday gatherings, and her patriotism was on full display at her large Snyder Fourth of July family picnics which were an annual highlight for Harris’s nephews, nieces, their children, and many a welcomed guest. Among her favorite activities, though, was a good hand of bridge, and she hosted and played for many years with various bridge clubs. Iris loved sharing herself with family, friends, and community. Iris continuously supported the community of Crawford. She was the treasurer for the Old West Trail Rodeo Association for 28 years, served two terms as President of the Crawford Board of Education, and 16 years on the Board of Trustees for the Crawford Library. Always talented with numbers and words, she secured grant money for the Community Building, the White River Trail, and the Crawford City Park’s playground equipment. Iris was a member of the Crawford Woman’s Club, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and an active member of P.E.O. for nearly seventy years, holding offices and hosting meetings for both Chapter AX, Crawford, and Chapter IS, Hemingford. She will be dearly missed by her P.E.O. sisters. Iris was widowed in April 2018 after caring for Harris in their home for four years. In 2020 she moved from her home of nearly seven decades to Ponderosa Villa Assisted Living, where she found every kindness. She loved watching the seasons change on the trees, the comings and goings of the golfers and walkers, caring for her flowers, feeding the birds and squirrels, and watching the weather roll across the buttes, as she had long done at her home. Iris was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harris W. Snyder, daughter, Stacy Ann Snyder, her parents, her two brothers and her three sisters. She is survived by her daughters; Angela C. Snyder; April E. Casey and son-in-law Barry Casey; grandchildren Sean Casey, Mick Casey and his wife Ashley, and Kate Casey; great grandchildren Kaiden Casey, Kennedy Casey, and Marley Casey. Memorials may be made to the Crawford Public Library.

Iris Colleen Snyder (1927 - 2023)

Funeral Services for Debra Ainslie of Chadron, Nebraska will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM at United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Burial will be held at Gordon City Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM.

Debra Louise (Johns) Ainslie was born in Gordon, NE on the 15th of July 1955, the first of three daughters born to Orvis and Peggie Johns.&nbsp; After graduating from Gordon High School, Debra moved to Scottsbluff to attend beautician school.&nbsp; While there she was joined in marriage to Tom Ainslie of Hay Springs.&nbsp; To this union were born three children, John, Tereasa and Connie.&nbsp; Tom and Debra eventually returned to Gordon.&nbsp; Debra worked at Gordon Memorial Hospital. After her divorce she moved to Chadron to attend Chadron State College where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.&nbsp; Debra then moved her family to Hay Springs and got a job at the Chadron Memorial Hospital as a Ward Clerk.&nbsp; After 31 years in that job she retired in 2018.&nbsp; Shortly after her retirement, Debra was diagnosed with cancer.&nbsp; After a 5 year battle with cancer she left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2023.

Over the years Debra dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, serving as a Cub and Boy Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, basketball Mom, band Mom, and anything else that her family was involved in. As well as being a car seat technician and CPR instructor. She played bells with the Hay Springs Methodist Church Joy Bells for over 30 years.&nbsp; Debra loved camping, boating, water skiing and helped teach numerous kids to water ski. Debra loved to crochet, keeping all of her daughters, sisters and nieces supplied with handmade dish cloths.&nbsp; As well as baking cookies and decorating cakes. She loves to travel to see family and tour places.&nbsp;

Debra was preceeded in death by her Grandparents, Merle and Myrtle Spindler and Alvin and Mabel Johns, her parents, Orvis and Peggie Johns, her sister Sharon Dexter, her ex-husband, Tom Ainslie and several cousins.&nbsp; She is survived by her son, John (Dawn) Ainslie of Katy, Texas; Tereasa (Ronnie) Herman of Chadron and Connie (Dallas) Hitzel of Burlison Tennessee.&nbsp; Her sister, Carolyn (Dan) Seidler of Alliance, her brother-in-law Monte Dexter of Alliance, one aunt Lynn Sullivan of San Juan Capistrano, California; her beloved grandchildren Houston Ainslie, Michael Herman, Joseph Herman, Brook Herman and Joshua Hitzel, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial has been established for Circle of Light and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Debra Ainslie of Chadron, Nebraska will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:30 AM at United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Burial will be held at Gordon City Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 1:00 PM.Debra Louise (Johns) Ainslie was born in Gordon, NE on the 15th of July 1955, the first of three daughters born to Orvis and Peggie Johns.&nbsp; After graduating from Gordon High School, Debra moved to Scottsbluff to attend beautician school.&nbsp; While there she was joined in marriage to Tom Ainslie of Hay Springs.&nbsp; To this union were born three children, John, Tereasa and Connie.&nbsp; Tom and Debra eventually returned to Gordon.&nbsp; Debra worked at Gordon Memorial Hospital. After her divorce she moved to Chadron to attend Chadron State College where she obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.&nbsp; Debra then moved her family to Hay Springs and got a job at the Chadron Memorial Hospital as a Ward Clerk.&nbsp; After 31 years in that job she retired in 2018.&nbsp; Shortly after her retirement, Debra was diagnosed with cancer.&nbsp; After a 5 year battle with cancer she left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2023.Over the years Debra dedicated her life to her children and grandchildren, serving as a Cub and Boy Scout Leader, Girl Scout Leader, basketball Mom, band Mom, and anything else that her family was involved in. As well as being a car seat technician and CPR instructor. She played bells with the Hay Springs Methodist Church Joy Bells for over 30 years.&nbsp; Debra loved camping, boating, water skiing and helped teach numerous kids to water ski. Debra loved to crochet, keeping all of her daughters, sisters and nieces supplied with handmade dish cloths.&nbsp; As well as baking cookies and decorating cakes. She loves to travel to see family and tour places.&nbsp;Debra was preceeded in death by her Grandparents, Merle and Myrtle Spindler and Alvin and Mabel Johns, her parents, Orvis and Peggie Johns, her sister Sharon Dexter, her ex-husband, Tom Ainslie and several cousins.&nbsp; She is survived by her son, John (Dawn) Ainslie of Katy, Texas; Tereasa (Ronnie) Herman of Chadron and Connie (Dallas) Hitzel of Burlison Tennessee.&nbsp; Her sister, Carolyn (Dan) Seidler of Alliance, her brother-in-law Monte Dexter of Alliance, one aunt Lynn Sullivan of San Juan Capistrano, California; her beloved grandchildren Houston Ainslie, Michael Herman, Joseph Herman, Brook Herman and Joshua Hitzel, as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial has been established for Circle of Light and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Debra Louise (Johns) Ainslie (1955 - 2023)

Karen J. Rehmer, age 85, long-time resident of Sidney, passed away peacefully in the early morning, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. She had entered the hospital just before Christmas where she was receiving care for a series of health issues. She was expected to be released this same day. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Chad Rademacher officiating followed by inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery and a light lunch back at the church. Cremation has been held. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Memorials can be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, February 9th from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. You may view Karen’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Karen’s care and funeral arrangements. Karen was born, Karen Jeanne Fredrick on September 20, 1937, on her grandparent’s farm in Holyoke, CO. She was the middle of three children born to William (Bill) and Thelma Fredrick. Karen was raised in Alliance, NE, graduating from Alliance High School in 1955. Her family soon moved to Sidney which is where she met Jack Wiedeburg. They married in 1957, and had four children together. While raising their family, Karen always held the role of homemaker, while at the same time she worked alongside Jack in their Grocery Store, North Side Market, and then the Montgomery Wards Catalog store. They remained married until the early 1980s. Karen later met Ronald (Ron) Rehmer and they married in 1984. They continued to make their home in Sidney and Karen worked full time including checking groceries at Town and Country Market (Sonny’s) and Customer Service at Cabela’s. She ultimately retired from Cabela’s at the age of 70. Karen received the most enjoyment in her life through caring for and supporting her family. Whether it was staying up late to ensure all of the white shirts and red ‘dogger’ ties were in order for a 4-H event for her children, or picking up grandkids Meg and Jake from grade school and playing cards until dinner time, she was always serving her family. Karen also carried a torch to ensure no one left her home hungry! It was nearly impossible to enter her home and not be offered a meal, dessert or during the holidays, one of her amazing frosted sugar cookies, peanut brittle or bon bons! While there wasn’t a lot of time for hobbies while raising a family, Karen did make time to have some fun bowling on a league. She also joined a local sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, where she was a member for more than 50 years. After retiring, Karen and Ron were able to enjoy several years of camping and fishing together throughout western Nebraska as part of the Good Sam’s Camping Club of Sidney. Karen is survived by her husband Ron; sister Cheryl Ross Oklahoma, City, OK; children Lynda and husband Keith Snodgrass (Liberty MO), Chris and husband Steve Rile (Spokane, WA), Fred and wife Donna Wiedeburg (Sidney, NE) and Mark and wife Carol Wiedeburg (Yakima, WA). She was also blessed with grandchildren Josh and wife Jen Spencer, Ryan Spencer, Sarah Spencer and partner Chris Morton, Allison Spencer, Hannah Rile, Hailey Rile, Meghan Wiedeburg, Jachob Wiedeburg and Daniel Ripley; and great grandchildren Harley Spencer, Braxton Spencer, Dylan Roy and Avory Morton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Karen J. Rehmer, age 85, long-time resident of Sidney, passed away peacefully in the early morning, Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. She had entered the hospital just before Christmas where she was receiving care for a series of health issues. She was expected to be released this same day. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Chad Rademacher officiating followed by inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery and a light lunch back at the church. Cremation has been held. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Memorials can be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, February 9th from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. You may view Karen’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Karen’s care and funeral arrangements. Karen was born, Karen Jeanne Fredrick on September 20, 1937, on her grandparent’s farm in Holyoke, CO. She was the middle of three children born to William (Bill) and Thelma Fredrick. Karen was raised in Alliance, NE, graduating from Alliance High School in 1955. Her family soon moved to Sidney which is where she met Jack Wiedeburg. They married in 1957, and had four children together. While raising their family, Karen always held the role of homemaker, while at the same time she worked alongside Jack in their Grocery Store, North Side Market, and then the Montgomery Wards Catalog store. They remained married until the early 1980s. Karen later met Ronald (Ron) Rehmer and they married in 1984. They continued to make their home in Sidney and Karen worked full time including checking groceries at Town and Country Market (Sonny’s) and Customer Service at Cabela’s. She ultimately retired from Cabela’s at the age of 70. Karen received the most enjoyment in her life through caring for and supporting her family. Whether it was staying up late to ensure all of the white shirts and red ‘dogger’ ties were in order for a 4-H event for her children, or picking up grandkids Meg and Jake from grade school and playing cards until dinner time, she was always serving her family. Karen also carried a torch to ensure no one left her home hungry! It was nearly impossible to enter her home and not be offered a meal, dessert or during the holidays, one of her amazing frosted sugar cookies, peanut brittle or bon bons! While there wasn’t a lot of time for hobbies while raising a family, Karen did make time to have some fun bowling on a league. She also joined a local sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, where she was a member for more than 50 years. After retiring, Karen and Ron were able to enjoy several years of camping and fishing together throughout western Nebraska as part of the Good Sam’s Camping Club of Sidney. Karen is survived by her husband Ron; sister Cheryl Ross Oklahoma, City, OK; children Lynda and husband Keith Snodgrass (Liberty MO), Chris and husband Steve Rile (Spokane, WA), Fred and wife Donna Wiedeburg (Sidney, NE) and Mark and wife Carol Wiedeburg (Yakima, WA). She was also blessed with grandchildren Josh and wife Jen Spencer, Ryan Spencer, Sarah Spencer and partner Chris Morton, Allison Spencer, Hannah Rile, Hailey Rile, Meghan Wiedeburg, Jachob Wiedeburg and Daniel Ripley; and great grandchildren Harley Spencer, Braxton Spencer, Dylan Roy and Avory Morton.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Karen J. Rehmer (1937 - 2023)

Mildred L. Duhon, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Highland Park Care Center at the age of 107.5

She was born on June 20, 1915 at Angora, Nebraska to Rufus Kenneth and Tina Avery (Wood) Thomas.

On February 1, 1942 she was united in marriage to Henry I. Brammer and to this union two children, Jerry and Sharon were born.&nbsp; Mr. Brammer passed away in 1960. She later married Frank Duhon on February 26, 1970.&nbsp;

Survivors include her sister, Betty Carlson of Chino, CA, her children, Jerry (Irene) Brammer and Sharon (Max) Elford of Alliance, her grandchildren, Karna (Roger) Hansen, Dawn Brammer, Kendra Elford and Richard (Dawn) Elford, her great grandchildren, Brent Hansen, Kressa Hansen, Hunter Elford, Erik (Tea) Elford, Kyle Glass, Tabetha Elford and Mason Elford and her great-great-grandchildren, Vance Hansen, Easton Elford and Brielle Hansen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, 4 brothers and 1 sister.

Mildred was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Rev. Cheryl Harris officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 23 from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

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 </figure>Mildred L. Duhon, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Highland Park Care Center at the age of 107.5She was born on June 20, 1915 at Angora, Nebraska to Rufus Kenneth and Tina Avery (Wood) Thomas.On February 1, 1942 she was united in marriage to Henry I. Brammer and to this union two children, Jerry and Sharon were born.&nbsp; Mr. Brammer passed away in 1960. She later married Frank Duhon on February 26, 1970.&nbsp;Survivors include her sister, Betty Carlson of Chino, CA, her children, Jerry (Irene) Brammer and Sharon (Max) Elford of Alliance, her grandchildren, Karna (Roger) Hansen, Dawn Brammer, Kendra Elford and Richard (Dawn) Elford, her great grandchildren, Brent Hansen, Kressa Hansen, Hunter Elford, Erik (Tea) Elford, Kyle Glass, Tabetha Elford and Mason Elford and her great-great-grandchildren, Vance Hansen, Easton Elford and Brielle Hansen. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husbands, 4 brothers and 1 sister.Mildred was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Rev. Cheryl Harris officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 23 from 1-6 p.m. at the funeral home.Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Mildred L. Duhon (1915 - 2023)

Diana Beall went to heaven on January 7, 2023. She was born May 21, 1953 to Claudio Martinez and Nancy Davie in Hidalgo County Texas. She enjoyed doing artwork, painting, reading and doing puzzles . Her love for animals was often expressed in her hobbies. She was preceded in death by her father Claudio, her mother Nancy, her sister Rosie Wallace, her son Christoper Beall, her daughter Llana Beall, her granddaughter Angelina, grandsons Malakai &amp; Rodney,&nbsp; great grandson Wesson and her nephew Richard Martinez Jr. Diana leaves behind her her son, Joseph Beall, her grandchildren, Marlena Beall, Joseph Beall, Bradley Beall, Mersadeze Beall, Argus Beall, Dalton Beall and MaryAnn McBride, her great-grandchildren, Patrick Dow, Austin Dow, Llana Beall, Bentley Beall, Jewel McBride and Easton McBride.&nbsp; She is also survived by her brothers, Richard (Vicky) Martinez, Rollie (Renee) Martinez and Elvis (Tiffiney) Glaze and her sisters, Nancy (Roger) Buskirk and Jeanne (Dustin) Marx and numerous nieces and nephews

Her family would like to thank her caregivers at Hemingford Community Care Center for making her last days comfortable and for the love they showed her.

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 </figure>Diana Beall went to heaven on January 7, 2023. She was born May 21, 1953 to Claudio Martinez and Nancy Davie in Hidalgo County Texas. She enjoyed doing artwork, painting, reading and doing puzzles . Her love for animals was often expressed in her hobbies. She was preceded in death by her father Claudio, her mother Nancy, her sister Rosie Wallace, her son Christoper Beall, her daughter Llana Beall, her granddaughter Angelina, grandsons Malakai &amp; Rodney,&nbsp; great grandson Wesson and her nephew Richard Martinez Jr. Diana leaves behind her her son, Joseph Beall, her grandchildren, Marlena Beall, Joseph Beall, Bradley Beall, Mersadeze Beall, Argus Beall, Dalton Beall and MaryAnn McBride, her great-grandchildren, Patrick Dow, Austin Dow, Llana Beall, Bentley Beall, Jewel McBride and Easton McBride.&nbsp; She is also survived by her brothers, Richard (Vicky) Martinez, Rollie (Renee) Martinez and Elvis (Tiffiney) Glaze and her sisters, Nancy (Roger) Buskirk and Jeanne (Dustin) Marx and numerous nieces and nephewsHer family would like to thank her caregivers at Hemingford Community Care Center for making her last days comfortable and for the love they showed her.

Diana Beall (1953 - 2023)

Daniel Jeff Walton, 53, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, after a battle with cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born January 31, 1969 in Lincoln, NE to Orvil and Joyce (Styskal) Walton.&nbsp;

On April 7, 1990 he married Shari E. Bakkehaug in Alliance.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching NASCAR, collecting racing memorabilia and he was an avid Husker and Chiefs fan.

He is survived by his wife, Shari, his son, Seth Walton of Bozeman, MT, his mother, Joyce Walton of Lincoln and his brothers, Jay Walton of Waverly and Wade (Deirdre) Walton of Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his father and his son Zach.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 415 Toluca Avenue, Alliance for a future designation.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating.

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 </figure>Daniel Jeff Walton, 53, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, after a battle with cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born January 31, 1969 in Lincoln, NE to Orvil and Joyce (Styskal) Walton.&nbsp;On April 7, 1990 he married Shari E. Bakkehaug in Alliance.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching NASCAR, collecting racing memorabilia and he was an avid Husker and Chiefs fan.He is survived by his wife, Shari, his son, Seth Walton of Bozeman, MT, his mother, Joyce Walton of Lincoln and his brothers, Jay Walton of Waverly and Wade (Deirdre) Walton of Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his father and his son Zach.Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 415 Toluca Avenue, Alliance for a future designation.Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi officiating.

Daniel Jeff Walton (1969 - 2023)

Dorothy Cassidy Glenn (Dottie) Davis&nbsp; made her debut on October 10, 1951, the seventh of twelve children of Pat and Dorothy Glenn and was a force to be reckoned with from birth until her bright light dimmed and went dark on Thanksgiving evening, November 24th&nbsp;at 9:04 PM.

Dottie and her eleven siblings grew to adulthood in a rambling old home at 1919 Garfield in Lincoln.&nbsp; Dottie attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and graduated from Pius X in Lincoln in 1969. At Pius Dottie excelled at everything, but was most adept at making friends. She cheered the Bolts as a Pius X cheerleader, performed in school musicals, worked on the annual staff and excelled at writing sensitive teen love poems and clever plays on words.&nbsp;

Dottie graduated from UNL with a teaching degree but soon took a position with Region V where she worked as a supervisor for the next fifteen years.&nbsp; She oversaw a number of programs and many employees and was universally loved by those she oversaw with few exceptions.&nbsp; Dottie had learned from her mother that a welcome listening ear could solve more problems than any instruction manual and her door was always open to her staff who all became close personal friends.&nbsp;

In 1992, Dottie embarked on a new career as the wife and partner of her husband, Al Davis, on his Hyannis, Nebraska cattle ranch.&nbsp; The Davis ranch was a hubbub of activity in those days, since Al had started a guest ranch a few years earlier which was featured in the National Geographic Traveler Magazine the year they were married, triggering a wave of requests for lodging and activities.&nbsp; After the summer onslaught of guests was over, the hunting season began with more guests.&nbsp; And later Al and Dottie hosted a number of performers who visited Hyannis and performed for the public.&nbsp; In addition, Dottie used her Catholic education as a springboard to teach catechism to Hyannis area children.&nbsp; It was a very busy time in her life but she rose to the immense challenges associated it.

With the introduction of internet services in the Hyannis area a variety of new opportunities became available to area residents.&nbsp; Online stock trading with low commissions was a developing industry in the 90s.&nbsp; In those early days there were many opportunities to learn about the market from other investors offering advice and online chat groups focused on day trading.&nbsp; Dottie plunged in and became an expert in investment analysis, using the many tools available free on the web and via guidance from other online investors.&nbsp; In 1998 Dottie’s photo by a Sandhills windmill graced Forbes magazine in an in-depth article about the new markets and market accessibility to new investors.

https://www.forbes.com/best/2000/0214/018_print.html

A few years later Dottie began a new career as a web designer, initially as a volunteer for the local community theatre and the church.&nbsp; Before long she was asked to build a website for a local ranchers who were interested in promoting their line of bucking bulls. That relationship opened a number of doors in the livestock industry and Dottie had several clients who she worked with before moving back to Lincoln.

On any ranch there are times when the boss calls for all hands on deck.&nbsp; And on almost every ranch that time is during a major blizzard during spring calving.&nbsp; Dottie stepped in to help bottle feed orphaned calves and fell in love with animals of every variety.&nbsp; A little yellow deaf kitten attached himself to Dottie one year, knowing a good thing when he saw one.&nbsp; Twenty-two years later that kitten left us just a few months ago and was waiting for some lap time in heaven when Dottie arrived.

Dottie’s love for God’s creatures wasn’t limited to cattle and cats.&nbsp; She rescued wasps from the swimming pool, spiders from basements, and once pulled a very lucky frog out of a snake’s mouth. &nbsp;And she felt that animals deserved respect-even in death.&nbsp; She often pulled over to remove a dead animal from the roadway and place it in the grass nearby—and then she would rail about the irresponsible drivers who couldn’t slow down to avoid killing one of God’s creatures.

An Internet game opened other doors for Dottie.&nbsp; She began to play an online word game called “One Up Me” in which participants vie to have the cleverest interpretation on a specific subject.&nbsp; The OUM game brought together people of like minds who built deep and lasting bonds between players.&nbsp; Through OUM Dottie built an entirely new circle of friends who delighted in her clever repartee and gave back as much as they took.&nbsp; It is a tribute to how Dottie was viewed by this OUM group that they raised almost $3000 to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association in the short time since Dottie passed away.

She was a force in everything she did, a friend to everyone and one of those who “never met a stranger.”&nbsp; When Al decided to run for the Legislature Dottie was with him every day knocking doors to promote her husband as “the best for the west.”&nbsp; She was standing on street corners waving “Blood-Davis” signs at passing traffic in early November, 2022, helping to promote Al’s campaign for LT. Governor, less than two weeks before her death.

Dottie was diagnosed with dementia in August 2021.&nbsp; The diagnosis devastated this vibrant woman who was recognized for her rapier wit, her clever poems, her bright laugh and sparkling eyes.&nbsp;

Dottie is survived by her husband, Al Davis, sisters Cathy Sieckmeyer and Jan (A.J.) Muldoon, brothers Pat Glenn (Sandra Love), Bob Glenn (Janeane), Sister-in-law Joy Glenn, Joe (Michele) Glenn, John (Rita) Glenn, Jim Glenn, Tom Glenn and brother-in-law Jim (Kate) Kennedy, her many nieces and nephews, a legion of friends and two very needy cats.&nbsp; Preceding her in death were her parents, brother Mike Glenn, sisters Anne Glenn Hamill and Mary Glenn Kennedy, sister-in-law Linda Glenn and brother-in-law Ken Sieckmeyer.&nbsp; She is also survived by former spouses, Bruce Cudly and Dee Stovall.

A Rosary will be held at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home (4040 A Street) on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church, (4500 Duxhall Drive) on Friday, January 20 at 11:00 AM, where Dottie faithfully sang in the Saturday afternoon choir for several years.

Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 family and friends are invited to gather at the Sesostris Shrine (1050 Saltillo Road) for a time of remembrance.&nbsp; Please join us for drinks and snacks and bring your singing voice.&nbsp; We’ll tell the “best of” stories about the remarkable person who was Dottie Glenn Davis, sing some sentimental songs, and remember this beautiful woman who made this planet a more equitable, bright, and beautiful place while she was living on it with us.&nbsp;

The family requests no flowers.&nbsp; Memorials can be directed to the Lincoln City Mission or the Capitol Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent to 7200 SW 27th, Lincoln, NE 68523.&nbsp; Internment will take place at a later date in Hyannis.

The name Dorothy comes from the Greek word “Gift of God.”&nbsp; Dottie’s gifts were many-her grace, her endurance, her brilliance, her compassion, her love and affection for all.&nbsp; This earth truly was graced with a gift when she entered the world and it’s a poorer place now that she is gone.

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 </figure>Dorothy Cassidy Glenn (Dottie) Davis&nbsp; made her debut on October 10, 1951, the seventh of twelve children of Pat and Dorothy Glenn and was a force to be reckoned with from birth until her bright light dimmed and went dark on Thanksgiving evening, November 24th&nbsp;at 9:04 PM.Dottie and her eleven siblings grew to adulthood in a rambling old home at 1919 Garfield in Lincoln.&nbsp; Dottie attended Blessed Sacrament Elementary and graduated from Pius X in Lincoln in 1969. At Pius Dottie excelled at everything, but was most adept at making friends. She cheered the Bolts as a Pius X cheerleader, performed in school musicals, worked on the annual staff and excelled at writing sensitive teen love poems and clever plays on words.&nbsp;Dottie graduated from UNL with a teaching degree but soon took a position with Region V where she worked as a supervisor for the next fifteen years.&nbsp; She oversaw a number of programs and many employees and was universally loved by those she oversaw with few exceptions.&nbsp; Dottie had learned from her mother that a welcome listening ear could solve more problems than any instruction manual and her door was always open to her staff who all became close personal friends.&nbsp;In 1992, Dottie embarked on a new career as the wife and partner of her husband, Al Davis, on his Hyannis, Nebraska cattle ranch.&nbsp; The Davis ranch was a hubbub of activity in those days, since Al had started a guest ranch a few years earlier which was featured in the National Geographic Traveler Magazine the year they were married, triggering a wave of requests for lodging and activities.&nbsp; After the summer onslaught of guests was over, the hunting season began with more guests.&nbsp; And later Al and Dottie hosted a number of performers who visited Hyannis and performed for the public.&nbsp; In addition, Dottie used her Catholic education as a springboard to teach catechism to Hyannis area children.&nbsp; It was a very busy time in her life but she rose to the immense challenges associated it.With the introduction of internet services in the Hyannis area a variety of new opportunities became available to area residents.&nbsp; Online stock trading with low commissions was a developing industry in the 90s.&nbsp; In those early days there were many opportunities to learn about the market from other investors offering advice and online chat groups focused on day trading.&nbsp; Dottie plunged in and became an expert in investment analysis, using the many tools available free on the web and via guidance from other online investors.&nbsp; In 1998 Dottie’s photo by a Sandhills windmill graced Forbes magazine in an in-depth article about the new markets and market accessibility to new investors.https://www.forbes.com/best/2000/0214/018_print.htmlA few years later Dottie began a new career as a web designer, initially as a volunteer for the local community theatre and the church.&nbsp; Before long she was asked to build a website for a local ranchers who were interested in promoting their line of bucking bulls. That relationship opened a number of doors in the livestock industry and Dottie had several clients who she worked with before moving back to Lincoln.On any ranch there are times when the boss calls for all hands on deck.&nbsp; And on almost every ranch that time is during a major blizzard during spring calving.&nbsp; Dottie stepped in to help bottle feed orphaned calves and fell in love with animals of every variety.&nbsp; A little yellow deaf kitten attached himself to Dottie one year, knowing a good thing when he saw one.&nbsp; Twenty-two years later that kitten left us just a few months ago and was waiting for some lap time in heaven when Dottie arrived.Dottie’s love for God’s creatures wasn’t limited to cattle and cats.&nbsp; She rescued wasps from the swimming pool, spiders from basements, and once pulled a very lucky frog out of a snake’s mouth. &nbsp;And she felt that animals deserved respect-even in death.&nbsp; She often pulled over to remove a dead animal from the roadway and place it in the grass nearby—and then she would rail about the irresponsible drivers who couldn’t slow down to avoid killing one of God’s creatures.An Internet game opened other doors for Dottie.&nbsp; She began to play an online word game called “One Up Me” in which participants vie to have the cleverest interpretation on a specific subject.&nbsp; The OUM game brought together people of like minds who built deep and lasting bonds between players.&nbsp; Through OUM Dottie built an entirely new circle of friends who delighted in her clever repartee and gave back as much as they took.&nbsp; It is a tribute to how Dottie was viewed by this OUM group that they raised almost $3000 to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Association in the short time since Dottie passed away.She was a force in everything she did, a friend to everyone and one of those who “never met a stranger.”&nbsp; When Al decided to run for the Legislature Dottie was with him every day knocking doors to promote her husband as “the best for the west.”&nbsp; She was standing on street corners waving “Blood-Davis” signs at passing traffic in early November, 2022, helping to promote Al’s campaign for LT. Governor, less than two weeks before her death.Dottie was diagnosed with dementia in August 2021.&nbsp; The diagnosis devastated this vibrant woman who was recognized for her rapier wit, her clever poems, her bright laugh and sparkling eyes.&nbsp;Dottie is survived by her husband, Al Davis, sisters Cathy Sieckmeyer and Jan (A.J.) Muldoon, brothers Pat Glenn (Sandra Love), Bob Glenn (Janeane), Sister-in-law Joy Glenn, Joe (Michele) Glenn, John (Rita) Glenn, Jim Glenn, Tom Glenn and brother-in-law Jim (Kate) Kennedy, her many nieces and nephews, a legion of friends and two very needy cats.&nbsp; Preceding her in death were her parents, brother Mike Glenn, sisters Anne Glenn Hamill and Mary Glenn Kennedy, sister-in-law Linda Glenn and brother-in-law Ken Sieckmeyer.&nbsp; She is also survived by former spouses, Bruce Cudly and Dee Stovall.A Rosary will be held at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home (4040 A Street) on Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church, (4500 Duxhall Drive) on Friday, January 20 at 11:00 AM, where Dottie faithfully sang in the Saturday afternoon choir for several years.Friday evening from 5:00 to 9:00 family and friends are invited to gather at the Sesostris Shrine (1050 Saltillo Road) for a time of remembrance.&nbsp; Please join us for drinks and snacks and bring your singing voice.&nbsp; We’ll tell the “best of” stories about the remarkable person who was Dottie Glenn Davis, sing some sentimental songs, and remember this beautiful woman who made this planet a more equitable, bright, and beautiful place while she was living on it with us.&nbsp;The family requests no flowers.&nbsp; Memorials can be directed to the Lincoln City Mission or the Capitol Humane Society or a charity of the donor’s choice.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent to 7200 SW 27th, Lincoln, NE 68523.&nbsp; Internment will take place at a later date in Hyannis.The name Dorothy comes from the Greek word “Gift of God.”&nbsp; Dottie’s gifts were many-her grace, her endurance, her brilliance, her compassion, her love and affection for all.&nbsp; This earth truly was graced with a gift when she entered the world and it’s a poorer place now that she is gone.

Dorothy Cassidy Glenn 'Dottie' Davis (1952-2023)

Eva Elizabeth Ditsch, 94, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Hemingford Community Care Center where they gave her LOVING CARE and lots of love with her family at her side.

She was born on February 20, 1928 to Peter L. and Ithyl M. (Billingsley) Madden in Gillette, Wyoming. She graduated on May 16, 1946 at Garden County High School in Oshkosh and attended 1 year of nursing school where she met Robert Leon Ditsch. Robert and Eva married on August 2, 1947 in Oshkosh.

Robert and Eva had 10 children, Kathy, William, Mary, Robert, Pete, Barbara, Tom, Elizabeth, Edward and Becky. Through the years they were blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Eva also called “Granny” by many, enjoyed spending time with all of them.

Eva and Robert lived most of their lives together in Alliance.&nbsp; She and Bob enjoyed their cabin and fishing at Lake McConaughy. She worked at the Alliance Country Club for over 20 years. She was a homemaker and loved gardening. She sold cream in the 60’s and butchered chickens for local farmers and made sure everyone helped and learned that trade. Eva also loved canning.

In 1994 she moved to Ogallala where she lived for over 20 years and worked at the local fabric shop off and on. She was very active in the Catholic Church both in Alliance and Ogallala where she enjoyed teaching the children. One of her favorite pastimes was rendezvousing with her son Robert and daughter Barbara. Eva was no stranger to anyone and welcomed everyone in with open arms. She enjoyed playing cards and gambling. She also had a love for watching sports like baseball and football, especially the Huskers on Saturdays. She loved making handmade quilts, blankets and other things for family and friends. In the summer you could catch her barefoot in the garden with a glass of iced tea. She was a very strong independent woman and worked very hard. She is now reunited in heaven with her Lord and loved ones.

She is survived by her children, Kathy Rau of Jacksonville, FL, Mary (Mike) Sherlock of Ogallala, Pete (Carol) Ditsch of Alliance, Barbara Rau of Alliance and Elizabeth (Tim) Krebs of Alliance; 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also survived by her son-in-law, Tom Broeder of Alliance, her daughter-in-law, Sharon Ditsch of Chappell, her sister-in-law, B.J. Madden of Scottsbluff, and many other extended family members.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons, William, Robert Jr., Tom and Ed, her daughter, Becky Broeder, her granddaughter, Trista Ditsch, 1 brother and 2 sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; The rosary will be recited prior to the mass at 9:15 a.m. at the church.&nbsp; Father Matt Koperski will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at the Bates-Gould Chapel on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to St. Joseph’s Indian School at P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD, 57326, or by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjo.org/" target="_blank">www.stjo.org</a>.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>. &nbsp;Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Eva Elizabeth Ditsch, 94, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Hemingford Community Care Center where they gave her LOVING CARE and lots of love with her family at her side.She was born on February 20, 1928 to Peter L. and Ithyl M. (Billingsley) Madden in Gillette, Wyoming. She graduated on May 16, 1946 at Garden County High School in Oshkosh and attended 1 year of nursing school where she met Robert Leon Ditsch. Robert and Eva married on August 2, 1947 in Oshkosh.Robert and Eva had 10 children, Kathy, William, Mary, Robert, Pete, Barbara, Tom, Elizabeth, Edward and Becky. Through the years they were blessed with many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Eva also called “Granny” by many, enjoyed spending time with all of them.Eva and Robert lived most of their lives together in Alliance.&nbsp; She and Bob enjoyed their cabin and fishing at Lake McConaughy. She worked at the Alliance Country Club for over 20 years. She was a homemaker and loved gardening. She sold cream in the 60’s and butchered chickens for local farmers and made sure everyone helped and learned that trade. Eva also loved canning.In 1994 she moved to Ogallala where she lived for over 20 years and worked at the local fabric shop off and on. She was very active in the Catholic Church both in Alliance and Ogallala where she enjoyed teaching the children. One of her favorite pastimes was rendezvousing with her son Robert and daughter Barbara. Eva was no stranger to anyone and welcomed everyone in with open arms. She enjoyed playing cards and gambling. She also had a love for watching sports like baseball and football, especially the Huskers on Saturdays. She loved making handmade quilts, blankets and other things for family and friends. In the summer you could catch her barefoot in the garden with a glass of iced tea. She was a very strong independent woman and worked very hard. She is now reunited in heaven with her Lord and loved ones.She is survived by her children, Kathy Rau of Jacksonville, FL, Mary (Mike) Sherlock of Ogallala, Pete (Carol) Ditsch of Alliance, Barbara Rau of Alliance and Elizabeth (Tim) Krebs of Alliance; 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also survived by her son-in-law, Tom Broeder of Alliance, her daughter-in-law, Sharon Ditsch of Chappell, her sister-in-law, B.J. Madden of Scottsbluff, and many other extended family members.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons, William, Robert Jr., Tom and Ed, her daughter, Becky Broeder, her granddaughter, Trista Ditsch, 1 brother and 2 sisters.Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; The rosary will be recited prior to the mass at 9:15 a.m. at the church.&nbsp; Father Matt Koperski will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at the Bates-Gould Chapel on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Memorials may be given to St. Joseph’s Indian School at P.O. Box 326, Chamberlain, SD, 57326, or by visiting&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stjo.org/" target="_blank">www.stjo.org</a>.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>. &nbsp;Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eva Elizabeth Ditsch (1928 - 2023)

Julia “Julie” E. Anciaux, age 77, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney, NE on Friday, January 6, 2023. A Wake Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Lou Nollette officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website.

Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-4:00 P.M. with family present from 1-2 pm to leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to St. Patrick’s Church, Sidney, Nebraska.

You may view Julie’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Julie’s care and funeral arrangements.

Julie was born on February 23, 1945 at St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance, NE, the daughter of Margaret Jane (Reynolds) and Elden Manford Hamilton. She attended Alliance St. Agnes Academy in Alliance and St. Patrick’s High School in Sidney.

Julie worked as a telephone operator at Northwestern Bell starting at the age of 16 and moving to part-time as she had her family until leaving to be full-time at home. Later, Julie served as the bookkeeper for Jack’s shop, A-1 Sports and Repair. However, her greatest joy was her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Faith and family were most important to her.

Julie was a devout Catholic and an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She routinely attended daily Mass with Jack, and took on other responsibilities at the church including cleaning, replacing prayer candles, and taking a lead in the parish prayer chain.

Julie met her husband, Jack when she saw him in a lane beside her at a stoplight on Illinois St in Sidney, NE in April 1962. At that time, she told her sister, “I’m going to marry that guy.” They were married on April 19, 1965 at Fort Eustis VA, in the Army Chapel.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Allen Anciaux; four children: daughters Joye and husband Marty Fehringer of Lincoln, NE, Jill and husband Kelly Tjaden of Conifer, CO, and Jenny and husband Bryan Whitcomb of Gretna, NE; son James “Jim” and wife Jamie Anciaux of Lincoln, NE; fourteen grandchildren: Matthew “Matt”, Megan (Pleskac), Marc, and Madeline “Maddie” Fehringer; Mallory, Zachary “Zac”, Maria, and Noah Tjaden; Logan, Chloe, and Hannah Whitcomb; and Haley, Hunter, and Colton Anciaux; five Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Cora, and Avyn Fehringer and Juliet “Jules” and Lucille “Lulu” Pleskac; siblings: brother Francis “Frank” Hamilton and sister Marjorie “Margie” Meyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

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 </figure>Julia “Julie” E. Anciaux, age 77, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney, NE on Friday, January 6, 2023. A Wake Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Lou Nollette officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website.Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-4:00 P.M. with family present from 1-2 pm to leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials to St. Patrick’s Church, Sidney, Nebraska.You may view Julie’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &amp; Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Julie’s care and funeral arrangements.Julie was born on February 23, 1945 at St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance, NE, the daughter of Margaret Jane (Reynolds) and Elden Manford Hamilton. She attended Alliance St. Agnes Academy in Alliance and St. Patrick’s High School in Sidney.Julie worked as a telephone operator at Northwestern Bell starting at the age of 16 and moving to part-time as she had her family until leaving to be full-time at home. Later, Julie served as the bookkeeper for Jack’s shop, A-1 Sports and Repair. However, her greatest joy was her role as a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Faith and family were most important to her.Julie was a devout Catholic and an active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She routinely attended daily Mass with Jack, and took on other responsibilities at the church including cleaning, replacing prayer candles, and taking a lead in the parish prayer chain.Julie met her husband, Jack when she saw him in a lane beside her at a stoplight on Illinois St in Sidney, NE in April 1962. At that time, she told her sister, “I’m going to marry that guy.” They were married on April 19, 1965 at Fort Eustis VA, in the Army Chapel.She is survived by her husband, Jack Allen Anciaux; four children: daughters Joye and husband Marty Fehringer of Lincoln, NE, Jill and husband Kelly Tjaden of Conifer, CO, and Jenny and husband Bryan Whitcomb of Gretna, NE; son James “Jim” and wife Jamie Anciaux of Lincoln, NE; fourteen grandchildren: Matthew “Matt”, Megan (Pleskac), Marc, and Madeline “Maddie” Fehringer; Mallory, Zachary “Zac”, Maria, and Noah Tjaden; Logan, Chloe, and Hannah Whitcomb; and Haley, Hunter, and Colton Anciaux; five Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Cora, and Avyn Fehringer and Juliet “Jules” and Lucille “Lulu” Pleskac; siblings: brother Francis “Frank” Hamilton and sister Marjorie “Margie” Meyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Julia 'Julie' E. Anciaux (1945 - 2023)

&nbsp;Karen Louise French, 72, of Mitchell, passed away January 5, 2023 at the Heritage Estates in Gering. Her Memorial Service will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Joe Schumacher officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Mitchell City Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception and refreshments at the Mitchell United Methodist Church following the inurnment. A visitation with Karen’s family will be held at Jones Mortuary in Mitchell on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Services will be live streamed on the Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials in Karen’s memory and honor may be sent to the Mitchell United Methodist Church, the Mitchell Food Pantry and/or the Mitchell Public Library. Online condolences may be left at www.jones-mortuary.com. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell has been entrusted with arrangements. Karen Stenberg was born November 21, 1950, in Kalispell, Montana to John and Roberta “Bert” Stenberg. Karen loved Montana and growing up in Kalispell with her siblings Phillip, Janice and Suzanne (Suzi). Karen attended college at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington where she obtained a degree in education. On August 7, 1976, Karen married Douglas French and they were married for 46 years. From this union three children were born: Travis, Hilary and Shaunda. “Family first” was a motto that Karen lived by and she loved her family very much. Her children and grandchildren were the absolute joy of her life and being a “Grammy” meant the absolute world to her. While family brought her great happiness, so did her career as an educator. For 40 years, Karen was an elementary teacher at Mitchell Elementary where she taught 2nd, 4th and 6th grades. It was not uncommon to be out in the community with Karen and hear a warm “Hi Mrs. French!” from a former student. Post-retirement, Karen remained very active in the Mitchell community. Karen was strong and confident in her faith, and she was an active member at the Mitchell United Methodist Church. Karen also assisted with the local food pantry, the school backpack program and was the secretary for the Mitchell Public Library. She loved spending time with her fellow retired teachers, reading a good book, gardening and also traveling to spend time with her loved ones. Karen is survived by her husband Doug of Mitchell; her three children Travis French (Sheri) of Gretna, Hilary Kimball (Joshua) of Omaha and Shaunda French-Collins (David) of Chadron; two grandchildren Taryn and Teagan French; brother Phillip Stenberg (Susanne) of Apollo Beach, Florida; sisters Janice Walsh (Frank) of Thousand Oaks, California, Suzi Clark of Woodbury, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Pat Insley of Sun City, AZ and Jan Nyari of Hampshire, IL; in-laws Dennis (Tyke) and Connie French of Anchorage, Alaska and Ted and Laurel French of Rapid City, South Dakota. Undoubtedly Karen will be greatly missed by many. Karen is preceded in death by her parents John and Bert Stenberg and her angel baby grandson. Her family encourages you to live your life like their Mama Karen did. To live life to the fullest, always be kind, give back and care for others.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Karen Louise French, 72, of Mitchell, passed away January 5, 2023 at the Heritage Estates in Gering. Her Memorial Service will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Joe Schumacher officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Mitchell City Cemetery. Please join the family for a reception and refreshments at the Mitchell United Methodist Church following the inurnment. A visitation with Karen’s family will be held at Jones Mortuary in Mitchell on Monday from 5pm to 7pm. Services will be live streamed on the Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials in Karen’s memory and honor may be sent to the Mitchell United Methodist Church, the Mitchell Food Pantry and/or the Mitchell Public Library. Online condolences may be left at www.jones-mortuary.com. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell has been entrusted with arrangements. Karen Stenberg was born November 21, 1950, in Kalispell, Montana to John and Roberta “Bert” Stenberg. Karen loved Montana and growing up in Kalispell with her siblings Phillip, Janice and Suzanne (Suzi). Karen attended college at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington where she obtained a degree in education. On August 7, 1976, Karen married Douglas French and they were married for 46 years. From this union three children were born: Travis, Hilary and Shaunda. “Family first” was a motto that Karen lived by and she loved her family very much. Her children and grandchildren were the absolute joy of her life and being a “Grammy” meant the absolute world to her. While family brought her great happiness, so did her career as an educator. For 40 years, Karen was an elementary teacher at Mitchell Elementary where she taught 2nd, 4th and 6th grades. It was not uncommon to be out in the community with Karen and hear a warm “Hi Mrs. French!” from a former student. Post-retirement, Karen remained very active in the Mitchell community. Karen was strong and confident in her faith, and she was an active member at the Mitchell United Methodist Church. Karen also assisted with the local food pantry, the school backpack program and was the secretary for the Mitchell Public Library. She loved spending time with her fellow retired teachers, reading a good book, gardening and also traveling to spend time with her loved ones. Karen is survived by her husband Doug of Mitchell; her three children Travis French (Sheri) of Gretna, Hilary Kimball (Joshua) of Omaha and Shaunda French-Collins (David) of Chadron; two grandchildren Taryn and Teagan French; brother Phillip Stenberg (Susanne) of Apollo Beach, Florida; sisters Janice Walsh (Frank) of Thousand Oaks, California, Suzi Clark of Woodbury, Minnesota; sisters-in-law Pat Insley of Sun City, AZ and Jan Nyari of Hampshire, IL; in-laws Dennis (Tyke) and Connie French of Anchorage, Alaska and Ted and Laurel French of Rapid City, South Dakota. Undoubtedly Karen will be greatly missed by many. Karen is preceded in death by her parents John and Bert Stenberg and her angel baby grandson. Her family encourages you to live your life like their Mama Karen did. To live life to the fullest, always be kind, give back and care for others.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Karen Louise French (1950 - 2023)

&nbsp; Alethea Grace Sterkel, 5 months old, went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2022. Her funeral service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at The Rock Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Tyson Lambertson officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Alethea’s honor be made in care of her family to be designated at a later time. Online condolences may be made by viewing Alethea’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Alethea was born August 7, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center weighing 7lbs 15oz. Her mother, Aaliyah, was in labor for 27 hours when Alethea blessed everyone with her presence. She loved taking baths, listening to music and watching cartoons. She also enjoyed sucking on her fingers, pulling hair and pinching. At her age, she was very advanced and loved sitting up by herself and was quite the chatter box. She also enjoyed activities with her mother such as going to the Spooktakular for Halloween and seeing all the Christmas lights for Christmas and meeting Santa Clause and the Grinch. She loved being held and loved receiving kisses. She loved the attention she would receive get from her Uncles Emilio and Raheem as well as her Nana Maria, Grandpas Eric and Joe and her aunt Erica. She enjoyed playing with her older cousins. All though this was very unexpected the sound of your laugh and the smile on your face will forever be in our hearts and minds. Alethea will be laid to rest with her Grandpa Larry Sterkel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Alethea Grace Sterkel, 5 months old, went to her heavenly home on December 31, 2022. Her funeral service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at The Rock Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Tyson Lambertson officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Alethea’s honor be made in care of her family to be designated at a later time. Online condolences may be made by viewing Alethea’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Alethea was born August 7, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center weighing 7lbs 15oz. Her mother, Aaliyah, was in labor for 27 hours when Alethea blessed everyone with her presence. She loved taking baths, listening to music and watching cartoons. She also enjoyed sucking on her fingers, pulling hair and pinching. At her age, she was very advanced and loved sitting up by herself and was quite the chatter box. She also enjoyed activities with her mother such as going to the Spooktakular for Halloween and seeing all the Christmas lights for Christmas and meeting Santa Clause and the Grinch. She loved being held and loved receiving kisses. She loved the attention she would receive get from her Uncles Emilio and Raheem as well as her Nana Maria, Grandpas Eric and Joe and her aunt Erica. She enjoyed playing with her older cousins. All though this was very unexpected the sound of your laugh and the smile on your face will forever be in our hearts and minds. Alethea will be laid to rest with her Grandpa Larry Sterkel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alethea Grace Sterkel (2022 - 2023)

Dawne Marie (Hart) Smith passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home in Alliance. She was born December 10, 1950 in Oakland, NE to William R. and Bonnie J. Hart and was raised on a farm north and west of Herman, Ne.&nbsp; She attended school in Tekamah and graduated in 1968.

On August 22, 1970 she was united in marriage to Timothy J. Smith (T.J.) of Norwalk, OH. To this union their daughter Jennifer Dawn was born February 29, 1976.

In May, 1978 the family moved to Alliance, NE where T.J. was employed by BNSF Railroad as a locomotive engineer.&nbsp; They continue to call Alliance "home.” Dawne worked for many years in the Alliance community starting at Newswangers, Alliance National Bank, ESU #12 and Bank of the West until she retired.&nbsp; She really enjoyed working and interacting with people daily in the community and always took pride in her work.

She was preceded in death by parents, Bill and Bonnie Hart and James and Grace Smith.&nbsp; Her survivors are her &nbsp;husband, Tim; Daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Shannon and her grandchildren, Jacob Shannon and Ashley Shannon.&nbsp; She is also survived by her brothers, Randy (Carla) Hart and Kevin (Melissa) Hart, her brother and sister-in-law, &nbsp;Dan and Jacquelin Smith of Iowa, brother and sister-in-law, &nbsp;Terry and Cindy Smith of Ohio and sister-in-law, Patricia Weber of Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life will be Friday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance.&nbsp; The Reverend Sue Spencer will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Jane's Closet in Alliance, Alliance Volunteer Fire Department or Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Tekamah).

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 </figure>Dawne Marie (Hart) Smith passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at her home in Alliance. She was born December 10, 1950 in Oakland, NE to William R. and Bonnie J. Hart and was raised on a farm north and west of Herman, Ne.&nbsp; She attended school in Tekamah and graduated in 1968.On August 22, 1970 she was united in marriage to Timothy J. Smith (T.J.) of Norwalk, OH. To this union their daughter Jennifer Dawn was born February 29, 1976.In May, 1978 the family moved to Alliance, NE where T.J. was employed by BNSF Railroad as a locomotive engineer.&nbsp; They continue to call Alliance "home.” Dawne worked for many years in the Alliance community starting at Newswangers, Alliance National Bank, ESU #12 and Bank of the West until she retired.&nbsp; She really enjoyed working and interacting with people daily in the community and always took pride in her work.She was preceded in death by parents, Bill and Bonnie Hart and James and Grace Smith.&nbsp; Her survivors are her &nbsp;husband, Tim; Daughter, Jennifer (Sean) Shannon and her grandchildren, Jacob Shannon and Ashley Shannon.&nbsp; She is also survived by her brothers, Randy (Carla) Hart and Kevin (Melissa) Hart, her brother and sister-in-law, &nbsp;Dan and Jacquelin Smith of Iowa, brother and sister-in-law, &nbsp;Terry and Cindy Smith of Ohio and sister-in-law, Patricia Weber of Ohio and several nieces, nephews and cousins.A Celebration of Life will be Friday, January 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance.&nbsp; The Reverend Sue Spencer will officiate.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Jane's Closet in Alliance, Alliance Volunteer Fire Department or Emmanuel Lutheran Church (Tekamah).

Dawne Marie (Hart) Smith  (1950 - 2023)

Martin Dean Collins, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Hemingford Community Care Center. He was born November 30, 1930 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska. He was the 5th of 11 children born to James and Oda Byrd Collins.

He grew up on the family farm north of Alliance and attended elementary school at District 10, graduating from St. Agnes High School. He met his lifelong love, Lois Moravek, at a dance west of Hemingford. They were married May 6, 1950. Martin enlisted in the Air Force shortly after and they were stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Austin, Texas. While they were in Texas, the first of their 8 children was born. They moved home following Martin's discharge and began farming. Martin and Lois were a part of the Box Butte County farming community all their lives. When Lois' health began to fail, they moved to the Hemingford Community Care Center in 2019, where they both lived the remainder of their lives. Martin served as Legion Commander for Alliance, a lifelong member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and served on the school board for District 40.

Martin had a soft spot in his big heart for babies, both human and animal. He brought home many stray or injured animals to nurse back to health. On holidays, he could be found with a baby on his shoulder, usually a grand or great grandchild. He was a skilled baker, and known for the best raisin bread, affectionately called "Grandpa Bread" by all the grandkids, gifting many loaves and wreaths to neighbors and family. He had the best sense of humor and was very proud of his Irish heritage. He was a true farmer, a steward of the land. He had a love of natureand the stars and passed that love along to all of his children and grandchildren.

Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, his son, Randy, two sons-in-law, Dean Morse and Mike Trumble, his parents and 8 of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, DeAnn Morse of Ainsworth, NE, Terri Collins of Alliance, NE, Sharon Trumble of Alliance, NE, Lynelle (Bryce) Bump of Cheyenne, WY, Bryan (Mel) Collins of Alliance, NE, Dale (Natalie) Collins of Alliance, NE, and Wanda (Chris) Raymond of Ainsworth, NE, as well as sixteen grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Richard Collins of Alliance and David Collins of Lake Mary, FL.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors. A lunch will follow at the Lyceum. A wake service will be Monday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and then at the wake service&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Academy Foundation, Box Butte County 4H Council or the Hemingford Community Care Center.

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 </figure>Martin Dean Collins, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the Hemingford Community Care Center. He was born November 30, 1930 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska. He was the 5th of 11 children born to James and Oda Byrd Collins.He grew up on the family farm north of Alliance and attended elementary school at District 10, graduating from St. Agnes High School. He met his lifelong love, Lois Moravek, at a dance west of Hemingford. They were married May 6, 1950. Martin enlisted in the Air Force shortly after and they were stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Austin, Texas. While they were in Texas, the first of their 8 children was born. They moved home following Martin's discharge and began farming. Martin and Lois were a part of the Box Butte County farming community all their lives. When Lois' health began to fail, they moved to the Hemingford Community Care Center in 2019, where they both lived the remainder of their lives. Martin served as Legion Commander for Alliance, a lifelong member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and served on the school board for District 40.Martin had a soft spot in his big heart for babies, both human and animal. He brought home many stray or injured animals to nurse back to health. On holidays, he could be found with a baby on his shoulder, usually a grand or great grandchild. He was a skilled baker, and known for the best raisin bread, affectionately called "Grandpa Bread" by all the grandkids, gifting many loaves and wreaths to neighbors and family. He had the best sense of humor and was very proud of his Irish heritage. He was a true farmer, a steward of the land. He had a love of natureand the stars and passed that love along to all of his children and grandchildren.Martin was preceded in death by his wife, Lois, his son, Randy, two sons-in-law, Dean Morse and Mike Trumble, his parents and 8 of his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his children, DeAnn Morse of Ainsworth, NE, Terri Collins of Alliance, NE, Sharon Trumble of Alliance, NE, Lynelle (Bryce) Bump of Cheyenne, WY, Bryan (Mel) Collins of Alliance, NE, Dale (Natalie) Collins of Alliance, NE, and Wanda (Chris) Raymond of Ainsworth, NE, as well as sixteen grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Richard Collins of Alliance and David Collins of Lake Mary, FL.Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors. A lunch will follow at the Lyceum. A wake service will be Monday, January 9 at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and then at the wake service&nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Academy Foundation, Box Butte County 4H Council or the Hemingford Community Care Center.

Martin Dean Collins (1930 - 2023)

On Monday, December 26, 2022, Nila Hofmann, loving wife and mother, daughter of Theodore and Mary Lambert, passed away at the age of 82 from complications of pneumonia. Nila was preceded in death by her husband Monte and is survived by her two children Mark (Ina) Hofmann of Alliance NE and Shari Hofmann of Plano TX. Amongst her siblings, she was preceded in death by her brother Don and sisters Phyllis and Connie, and is survived by sisters Linda, Lana, Teresa, Tammy and brother Russell.

Nila was born and raised in Swan Pond near Barbourville KY. After graduating high school, she married Monte Hofmann of Alliance NE, and together they raised two children. In the early years, the family made many relocations around the country based on Monte’s work. They eventually settled in western Nebraska which was Monte’s childhood home.

Nila was best known for her sweet nature and gentle humor. She devoted her life to caring for others. As the eldest of 9 children, she started out in life caring for her younger siblings. As a wife and mother, she cared for her husband and two children. In her career as a nurse, she cared for the patients in her charge. In Monte’s declining years she devoted herself exclusively to his care as he battled a progressive, terminal lung disease. She volunteered at the Chadron Christian Church.

In her later years, the care she had so freely given to others was repaid to her. She was cared for by the wonderful members of her church, by the exceptional staff of Prairie Pines Lodge in Chadron NE, the excellent staff of Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs NE and by her children. While we are saddened by her departure from our lives here on earth, we are truly joyous in the knowledge that she is free from suffering and reunited with her husband and many other family and friends who have passed before her.

Due to the current difficulty in winter travel, Nila’s remembrance service in Chadron will be postponed until the spring to allow friends and loved ones to travel safely and be present. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations to the Chadron Christian Church or the charity of your choice in her honor.

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 </figure>On Monday, December 26, 2022, Nila Hofmann, loving wife and mother, daughter of Theodore and Mary Lambert, passed away at the age of 82 from complications of pneumonia. Nila was preceded in death by her husband Monte and is survived by her two children Mark (Ina) Hofmann of Alliance NE and Shari Hofmann of Plano TX. Amongst her siblings, she was preceded in death by her brother Don and sisters Phyllis and Connie, and is survived by sisters Linda, Lana, Teresa, Tammy and brother Russell.Nila was born and raised in Swan Pond near Barbourville KY. After graduating high school, she married Monte Hofmann of Alliance NE, and together they raised two children. In the early years, the family made many relocations around the country based on Monte’s work. They eventually settled in western Nebraska which was Monte’s childhood home.Nila was best known for her sweet nature and gentle humor. She devoted her life to caring for others. As the eldest of 9 children, she started out in life caring for her younger siblings. As a wife and mother, she cared for her husband and two children. In her career as a nurse, she cared for the patients in her charge. In Monte’s declining years she devoted herself exclusively to his care as he battled a progressive, terminal lung disease. She volunteered at the Chadron Christian Church.In her later years, the care she had so freely given to others was repaid to her. She was cared for by the wonderful members of her church, by the exceptional staff of Prairie Pines Lodge in Chadron NE, the excellent staff of Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs NE and by her children. While we are saddened by her departure from our lives here on earth, we are truly joyous in the knowledge that she is free from suffering and reunited with her husband and many other family and friends who have passed before her.Due to the current difficulty in winter travel, Nila’s remembrance service in Chadron will be postponed until the spring to allow friends and loved ones to travel safely and be present. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations to the Chadron Christian Church or the charity of your choice in her honor.

Nila Hofmann (1940 - 2022)

Janice Strauch passed away December 29, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center at the age of 75. Cremation has taken place according to her wishes and there will be no service at this time. Fond memories and condolences for the Strauch family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

Janice was born February 28, 1947, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to John and June (Kanzler) Hoff. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1965 and married Harry Strauch. This union was blessed with three sons. Janice worked at Regional West Medical Center for twenty-four and a half years in the surgical department before retiring. She loved to work on crafts and enjoyed visits with her twin grandsons.

She is survived by her husband, Harry; sons, Troy (Amy) Strauch of McCook, Nebraska, Lorin Strauch of Scottsbluff, and Travis (Ashley) Strauch of Scottsbluff; her mother, June Ring of Scottsbluff; twin grandsons, Trevor and Spencer Strauch of McCook; and brother, Larry John (Pat) Hoff of Scottsbluff.

Preceding her in death was her father, John Hoff and step-father, Henry Ring. She will also be missed by many pets, past and present.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kabalin, Mayda Zimmerman, and Dr. Bjorling for taking care of Janice. Additionally, the Strauch Family would like to thank Valley Ambulance and the staff of Regional West for the care and compassion that was given to our mother and wife, Janice. Thank you.

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 </figure>Janice Strauch passed away December 29, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center at the age of 75. Cremation has taken place according to her wishes and there will be no service at this time. Fond memories and condolences for the Strauch family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>Janice was born February 28, 1947, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to John and June (Kanzler) Hoff. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1965 and married Harry Strauch. This union was blessed with three sons. Janice worked at Regional West Medical Center for twenty-four and a half years in the surgical department before retiring. She loved to work on crafts and enjoyed visits with her twin grandsons.She is survived by her husband, Harry; sons, Troy (Amy) Strauch of McCook, Nebraska, Lorin Strauch of Scottsbluff, and Travis (Ashley) Strauch of Scottsbluff; her mother, June Ring of Scottsbluff; twin grandsons, Trevor and Spencer Strauch of McCook; and brother, Larry John (Pat) Hoff of Scottsbluff.Preceding her in death was her father, John Hoff and step-father, Henry Ring. She will also be missed by many pets, past and present.The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Kabalin, Mayda Zimmerman, and Dr. Bjorling for taking care of Janice. Additionally, the Strauch Family would like to thank Valley Ambulance and the staff of Regional West for the care and compassion that was given to our mother and wife, Janice. Thank you.

Janice Strauch (1947 - 2022)

Richard Dean Grasmick passed away at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies on December 31, 2022. Richard “Rick” was born June 26, 1952 to Janet E. Mitchell and Robert Schwartzkopf in Torrington, Wyoming.

Rick started school in Torrington through the 5th grade. At about age 10, Rick began showing his athletic ability. Also around this time, the family moved to Morrill, NE. Janet had been divorced and remarried to Robert “Beaver Bob” Grasmick. Rick kept up his athletics: playing baseball and swimming in the summer; football, basketball in the fall and winter, as well as track in the spring. In track, Rick and his teammates set the state record in the mile relay and, according to Rick, this record has yet to be broken. Rick wanted to compete in the high jump; however, Rick’s technique was a little unorthodox so Rick’s track coach talked him out of it. A year later, Dick Fosbury was seen clearing the bar the exact same way that Rick did. They called it the “Fosbury Flop” which Dick used to win first place in the Olympics. In basketball, Rick played the center position, competing against the tallest guys in the valley. Even though Rick was shorter that the guys he would play against, he would out rebound, block shots and steal the ball. Rick was a force to reckon with. Later, Rick would learn from a former rival player that the other team’s coaches would tell their players, “IF you want to win get Grasmick to foul out of the game.” On the football field is where Rick shined the brightest. Throughout his high school career, he would earn Panhandle C all Conference and the North Platte Valley award. Rick earned a scholarship to play football for McCook Jr College in McCook, NE. Rick was not only a hard worker when it came to sports; he started his first job for Bud Creasy at the Corner Market on main street in Morrill, at a young age. Later, Rick went to work for Dick Halstead’s ranch west of Morrill until he finished high school. After returning from McCook, Rick went back to work for Dick Halstead.

He married Candi Jackson on June 29, 1973 at Gering, NE. Two sons were born to this union, Christopher and Curtis.

He started working at Western Sugar Factory in Mitchell 1974. He eventually transferred to the Scottsbluff factory where he applied for a job opportunity to work overseas. Out of all the applicants throughout the world, Rick was one of those who were chosen to move to Saudi Arabia, Rick would join a bowling team with other workers. He also found a new hobby: scuba diving. Rick spent several years overseas traveling, and making new friends from across the world. After working in Saudi Arabia, Rick returned to Scottsbluff and his job at Western Sugar where he worked until his retirement in 2020. Even though he had retired, if the factory needed Rick to fill in for somebody, he would gladly do it. Retirement was not for him, he would say.

Rick was an avid Husker fan, whether they were winning or losing. In his honor, if you have Husker attire feel free to wear it.

Survivors include his sons Christopher (Kris Campbell) of Cheyenne and Curtis Grasmick of Scottsbluff and 8 grandchildren: Alexander, Jordyn, Christian, Ashley, Faith, Blake, Gracelyn and Lydia.

He is also survived by his amazing 97- years young (Auntie) Naomi Carpenter of Golden, CO; brother Rod Grasmick of Scottsbluff, and sister Robing Ysac (Henry) of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents and step father Rev Bill Crowley.

Services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel with cremation following the service. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 pm at the chapel.

Memorial donations may be made to the Panhandle Humane Society, 126 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>.

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 </figure>Richard Dean Grasmick passed away at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies on December 31, 2022. Richard “Rick” was born June 26, 1952 to Janet E. Mitchell and Robert Schwartzkopf in Torrington, Wyoming.Rick started school in Torrington through the 5th grade. At about age 10, Rick began showing his athletic ability. Also around this time, the family moved to Morrill, NE. Janet had been divorced and remarried to Robert “Beaver Bob” Grasmick. Rick kept up his athletics: playing baseball and swimming in the summer; football, basketball in the fall and winter, as well as track in the spring. In track, Rick and his teammates set the state record in the mile relay and, according to Rick, this record has yet to be broken. Rick wanted to compete in the high jump; however, Rick’s technique was a little unorthodox so Rick’s track coach talked him out of it. A year later, Dick Fosbury was seen clearing the bar the exact same way that Rick did. They called it the “Fosbury Flop” which Dick used to win first place in the Olympics. In basketball, Rick played the center position, competing against the tallest guys in the valley. Even though Rick was shorter that the guys he would play against, he would out rebound, block shots and steal the ball. Rick was a force to reckon with. Later, Rick would learn from a former rival player that the other team’s coaches would tell their players, “IF you want to win get Grasmick to foul out of the game.” On the football field is where Rick shined the brightest. Throughout his high school career, he would earn Panhandle C all Conference and the North Platte Valley award. Rick earned a scholarship to play football for McCook Jr College in McCook, NE. Rick was not only a hard worker when it came to sports; he started his first job for Bud Creasy at the Corner Market on main street in Morrill, at a young age. Later, Rick went to work for Dick Halstead’s ranch west of Morrill until he finished high school. After returning from McCook, Rick went back to work for Dick Halstead.He married Candi Jackson on June 29, 1973 at Gering, NE. Two sons were born to this union, Christopher and Curtis.He started working at Western Sugar Factory in Mitchell 1974. He eventually transferred to the Scottsbluff factory where he applied for a job opportunity to work overseas. Out of all the applicants throughout the world, Rick was one of those who were chosen to move to Saudi Arabia, Rick would join a bowling team with other workers. He also found a new hobby: scuba diving. Rick spent several years overseas traveling, and making new friends from across the world. After working in Saudi Arabia, Rick returned to Scottsbluff and his job at Western Sugar where he worked until his retirement in 2020. Even though he had retired, if the factory needed Rick to fill in for somebody, he would gladly do it. Retirement was not for him, he would say.Rick was an avid Husker fan, whether they were winning or losing. In his honor, if you have Husker attire feel free to wear it.Survivors include his sons Christopher (Kris Campbell) of Cheyenne and Curtis Grasmick of Scottsbluff and 8 grandchildren: Alexander, Jordyn, Christian, Ashley, Faith, Blake, Gracelyn and Lydia.He is also survived by his amazing 97- years young (Auntie) Naomi Carpenter of Golden, CO; brother Rod Grasmick of Scottsbluff, and sister Robing Ysac (Henry) of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews.Rick was preceded in death by his parents and step father Rev Bill Crowley.Services will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel with cremation following the service. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 pm at the chapel.Memorial donations may be made to the Panhandle Humane Society, 126 S Beltline Hwy W, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>.

Richard Dean Grasmick (1952 - 2022)

Dwight passed away 12-23-2022 at RWMC with family by his side. There will be no service. Cremation has been done per his wishes. A private graveside burial of the urn will take place this spring at Sunset Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Panhandle Humane Society.

He was born 12-30-1934 to Ernest Schmidt, Sr. and Edna Olson Schmidt in Center, NE. His family moved to the Lake Minatare area when he was quite young. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran church. Dwight attended Lake Minatare school and graduated from Minatare High School in 1953. He spent two years in the army from 1957 to 1959. He enjoyed the time he spent in Germany. After his discharge from the army, he farmed with his father and brother in the Lake Minatare area. Dwight did a lot of custom work for local farmers, mostly swathing. He also worked several campaigns at the sugar factory. He thoroughly enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and the Cornhuskers play football and liked to voice his opinion on how the games were played. Stock car racing was another sport he enjoyed, and he often took his nephews along to watch. Dwight was a small animal lover. He had many dogs and cats over the years, which he doted on. After moving to town, he enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds in his yard. Gardening was something he really enjoyed, and he liked to share the fruits of his labor with friends and family. Thank you to special caregivers, Tammy, Andrea, and Victoria.

Survivors include sister, Joy (Val) Carlson, Gering, NE; Nieces, Karla Frailey, Bobbi Hartshorn, Cheryl Schmidt and Viletta (Steve) Freeman; Nephews, Kelley (Anita) Kisser, Kurt (Beth) Kisser; Many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, especially Marli and Miles; Plus, faithful canine companion, Molly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Joanne Schmidt, Jr.; nephew, Jamieson; and niece, Laurie.

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 </figure>Dwight passed away 12-23-2022 at RWMC with family by his side. There will be no service. Cremation has been done per his wishes. A private graveside burial of the urn will take place this spring at Sunset Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Panhandle Humane Society.He was born 12-30-1934 to Ernest Schmidt, Sr. and Edna Olson Schmidt in Center, NE. His family moved to the Lake Minatare area when he was quite young. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran church. Dwight attended Lake Minatare school and graduated from Minatare High School in 1953. He spent two years in the army from 1957 to 1959. He enjoyed the time he spent in Germany. After his discharge from the army, he farmed with his father and brother in the Lake Minatare area. Dwight did a lot of custom work for local farmers, mostly swathing. He also worked several campaigns at the sugar factory. He thoroughly enjoyed watching the Denver Broncos and the Cornhuskers play football and liked to voice his opinion on how the games were played. Stock car racing was another sport he enjoyed, and he often took his nephews along to watch. Dwight was a small animal lover. He had many dogs and cats over the years, which he doted on. After moving to town, he enjoyed feeding the squirrels and birds in his yard. Gardening was something he really enjoyed, and he liked to share the fruits of his labor with friends and family. Thank you to special caregivers, Tammy, Andrea, and Victoria.Survivors include sister, Joy (Val) Carlson, Gering, NE; Nieces, Karla Frailey, Bobbi Hartshorn, Cheryl Schmidt and Viletta (Steve) Freeman; Nephews, Kelley (Anita) Kisser, Kurt (Beth) Kisser; Many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, especially Marli and Miles; Plus, faithful canine companion, Molly.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother and sister-in-law, Ernie and Joanne Schmidt, Jr.; nephew, Jamieson; and niece, Laurie.

Dwight Schmidt (1934 - 2022)

HELEN J McQuay, 102 of Bayard, Nebraska passed away at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Helen (Haines) McQuay was born to Wilford M and Lenora (Schefsky) Haines in Burwell, Nebraska on June 24, 1920. She graduated from Burwell High School in 1937 and was first employed as timekeeper for the company that put in the first irrigation system on the North Loup River. Subsequently, she worked for them on a levee job in Vincennes, Indiana and then went to Jackson, Mississippi to manage the home office there.

Following her second marriage and the birth of her first two children, she moved to Arizona I 1944. In 1957, she was employed as secretary-bookkeeper office manager at the University of Arizona’s Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, where she retired in 1987.

Before retiring, she bought and developed property in the White Mountains of east Central Arizona between the town of Alpine and Luna Lake. She lived there for 13 years before ill health necessitated the move to Bayard to be near her daughters.

Helen’s special interests were her family and her dogs and cats. She also enjoyed church and school volunteering, membership in the Bush Valley Craft Club. She liked to bird hunt and fly fish. In later years, her primary interest were animal welfare organizations, reading and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold L and Bernard G Haines, one sister Corinne (Wayne) Stewart, son Eugene B Griffin and two husbands.

Survivors include two daughters Josephine (Tony) Marquez and Beverly (David) Scott both of Bayard, NE; six grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.

Following cremation, the remains will be buried at her mountain property in Arizona. At her request, no services will be held. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure><h2>HELEN J McQuay, 102 of Bayard, Nebraska passed away at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard on Sunday, December 25, 2022.</h2>Helen (Haines) McQuay was born to Wilford M and Lenora (Schefsky) Haines in Burwell, Nebraska on June 24, 1920. She graduated from Burwell High School in 1937 and was first employed as timekeeper for the company that put in the first irrigation system on the North Loup River. Subsequently, she worked for them on a levee job in Vincennes, Indiana and then went to Jackson, Mississippi to manage the home office there.Following her second marriage and the birth of her first two children, she moved to Arizona I 1944. In 1957, she was employed as secretary-bookkeeper office manager at the University of Arizona’s Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, where she retired in 1987.Before retiring, she bought and developed property in the White Mountains of east Central Arizona between the town of Alpine and Luna Lake. She lived there for 13 years before ill health necessitated the move to Bayard to be near her daughters.Helen’s special interests were her family and her dogs and cats. She also enjoyed church and school volunteering, membership in the Bush Valley Craft Club. She liked to bird hunt and fly fish. In later years, her primary interest were animal welfare organizations, reading and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Harold L and Bernard G Haines, one sister Corinne (Wayne) Stewart, son Eugene B Griffin and two husbands.Survivors include two daughters Josephine (Tony) Marquez and Beverly (David) Scott both of Bayard, NE; six grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.Following cremation, the remains will be buried at her mountain property in Arizona. At her request, no services will be held. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Helen (Haines) McQuay (1920 - 2022)

Randy Ray White, 62, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, entered into rest December 23, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held January 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint John’s Lutheran Education Building, located at 2216 Broadway in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Graham officiating. Burial will be at High Butte Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

Randy was born in Scottsbluff on August 16, 1960, to parents Gene and Louise (Twombly) White. He received his early education in many Nebraska schools from Crawford to Clay Center, and he attended high school in Bayard. He spent most of his adult life in California.

Randy loved to ride motorcycles and dirt bikes. He loved to work on all vehicles, especially his 1951 Willys Wagon. Family was a priority for him, and he loved his boys, grandkids, and extended family. Randy had a servant’s heart, as evidenced by 12 years caring for his brother, Rex, who had survived a massive stroke in 2006. He also often assisted his friend Tammy until her death. For the past 12 years, Randy had been driving transport for the railroad crew in Morrill.

Randy is survived by sons, Donald (Maria) Muhr of Omaha, Marcus Johnson of California, Jonathan White of California, Ryan (Paula) White of Omaha, and Jarod White of Scottsbluff; sisters, Barbara Jacobs of Scottsbluff and Nancy Jane Bernhardt of Minatare; brother, Rex White of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Mia White, Melina Muhr, Anthony Muhr, Bridget White, Isabelle White, Nolan White, and Kimberly White; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Gene and Louise White; maternal grandparents, John and Marie Twombly; paternal grandparents, Ed and Cecil White; and great-grandmother, Sarah Fisher.

Randy’s parting words to all: “I love you. Be good, say your prayers, and give everyone a hug for me.”

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 </figure>Randy Ray White, 62, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, entered into rest December 23, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held January 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Saint John’s Lutheran Education Building, located at 2216 Broadway in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Graham officiating. Burial will be at High Butte Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>Randy was born in Scottsbluff on August 16, 1960, to parents Gene and Louise (Twombly) White. He received his early education in many Nebraska schools from Crawford to Clay Center, and he attended high school in Bayard. He spent most of his adult life in California.Randy loved to ride motorcycles and dirt bikes. He loved to work on all vehicles, especially his 1951 Willys Wagon. Family was a priority for him, and he loved his boys, grandkids, and extended family. Randy had a servant’s heart, as evidenced by 12 years caring for his brother, Rex, who had survived a massive stroke in 2006. He also often assisted his friend Tammy until her death. For the past 12 years, Randy had been driving transport for the railroad crew in Morrill.Randy is survived by sons, Donald (Maria) Muhr of Omaha, Marcus Johnson of California, Jonathan White of California, Ryan (Paula) White of Omaha, and Jarod White of Scottsbluff; sisters, Barbara Jacobs of Scottsbluff and Nancy Jane Bernhardt of Minatare; brother, Rex White of Scottsbluff; grandchildren, Mia White, Melina Muhr, Anthony Muhr, Bridget White, Isabelle White, Nolan White, and Kimberly White; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Preceding him in death are his parents, Gene and Louise White; maternal grandparents, John and Marie Twombly; paternal grandparents, Ed and Cecil White; and great-grandmother, Sarah Fisher.Randy’s parting words to all: “I love you. Be good, say your prayers, and give everyone a hug for me.”

Randy Ray White (1960 - 2022)

Gerald Roy Harden passed early in the morning on December 27, 2022, at Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff, NE. Gerald had been a member of the Vets home from October 21, 2020, until his passing. His service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Gerald’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com Bridgman Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with services.

Gerald was born in Scottsbluff, NE to Roy Jason Harden and Ellen Mabel (Brott) Harden on November 2, 1939. He enlisted in the US Navy December 20, 1956 and was stationed at US. NAS North Island, San Diego, California. He received an honorable discharge January 3, 1958 due to hardship in his family. Gerald married Maggie Barnes on April 21, 1977, in Gering, Nebraska. They bought their first home in Gering before deciding to move to the country. They then bought an acreage by the Scottsbluff National Monument, in a beautiful setting by the North Platte River. The property included rentals, which they updated. After 33 years and so many compliments of how nice it looked, they decided to sell the Mobile Home Park and other acreages they had purchased. Gerald and Maggie also raised baby calves (Maggie did all the work for raising them) and then started a small herd of cows and calves. Gerald also had another business, Harden Trenching and Welding Inc. He retired from this business about 10 years ago. He so enjoyed working for local businesses such as Midwest Farm, Sloan Irrigation, and local ranchers and farmers. His sons, Jason and Brian, helped put in irrigation pipe work with Gerald on weekends and summers. Their help was always available when needed. Both boys were able to drive truck and operate a trencher with even Maggie installing irrigation pipe on occasion. His boys (Jason and Brian) were the best blessing in his life. Gerald loved his sports and the Broncos. He never missed a race at Highway 92 Raceway. Brian raced for many years and Gerald was able to be at his last race. Gerald kept some of Brian’s trophies at the Veterans home which made him smile when he saw them. He so missed not being able to see Brian racing in Vintage #31. Gerald is survived by his children Jason Todd Harden (Livia) of Brighton, MI; Brian Roy Harden (Joni) of Gering, NE, Becky Marshall (Scott) of Kersey, CO, Sheri Bigner (Chuck) of Niceville, FL and Deanna Harden of KY; grandchildren Oliver and Bentley Harden of Brighton, MI, Dani McCannon (Gabe) of Greeley, CO, Brittany Rollins (Kyle) of Greeley, CO, Christian Bigner (Alexis) of Niceville, FL, Landon Bigner of Niceville, FL, Dustin, Ashley, and Stefan of KY; great grandchildren Kaya and Ethan McCannon of Greeley, CO, Ressa, Savannah and Wynston Rollins of Greeley, CO; brother Delbert Harden (Carol) of Gering, NE and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; brother Don Harden and sisters Audrey Hellger, Joyce Scoefield, Doris Smith and Twila Grippen. Our family is so thankful for the excellent care he received at Western Nebraska Veterans Home. All I can say is a great big Thank You! You are all wonderful and treated us with so much care and compassion because (my Gerald) could be a handful!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald Roy Harden passed early in the morning on December 27, 2022, at Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff, NE. Gerald had been a member of the Vets home from October 21, 2020, until his passing. His service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Gerald’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com Bridgman Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with services.Gerald was born in Scottsbluff, NE to Roy Jason Harden and Ellen Mabel (Brott) Harden on November 2, 1939. He enlisted in the US Navy December 20, 1956 and was stationed at US. NAS North Island, San Diego, California. He received an honorable discharge January 3, 1958 due to hardship in his family. Gerald married Maggie Barnes on April 21, 1977, in Gering, Nebraska. They bought their first home in Gering before deciding to move to the country. They then bought an acreage by the Scottsbluff National Monument, in a beautiful setting by the North Platte River. The property included rentals, which they updated. After 33 years and so many compliments of how nice it looked, they decided to sell the Mobile Home Park and other acreages they had purchased. Gerald and Maggie also raised baby calves (Maggie did all the work for raising them) and then started a small herd of cows and calves. Gerald also had another business, Harden Trenching and Welding Inc. He retired from this business about 10 years ago. He so enjoyed working for local businesses such as Midwest Farm, Sloan Irrigation, and local ranchers and farmers. His sons, Jason and Brian, helped put in irrigation pipe work with Gerald on weekends and summers. Their help was always available when needed. Both boys were able to drive truck and operate a trencher with even Maggie installing irrigation pipe on occasion. His boys (Jason and Brian) were the best blessing in his life. Gerald loved his sports and the Broncos. He never missed a race at Highway 92 Raceway. Brian raced for many years and Gerald was able to be at his last race. Gerald kept some of Brian’s trophies at the Veterans home which made him smile when he saw them. He so missed not being able to see Brian racing in Vintage #31. Gerald is survived by his children Jason Todd Harden (Livia) of Brighton, MI; Brian Roy Harden (Joni) of Gering, NE, Becky Marshall (Scott) of Kersey, CO, Sheri Bigner (Chuck) of Niceville, FL and Deanna Harden of KY; grandchildren Oliver and Bentley Harden of Brighton, MI, Dani McCannon (Gabe) of Greeley, CO, Brittany Rollins (Kyle) of Greeley, CO, Christian Bigner (Alexis) of Niceville, FL, Landon Bigner of Niceville, FL, Dustin, Ashley, and Stefan of KY; great grandchildren Kaya and Ethan McCannon of Greeley, CO, Ressa, Savannah and Wynston Rollins of Greeley, CO; brother Delbert Harden (Carol) of Gering, NE and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald is preceded in death by his parents; brother Don Harden and sisters Audrey Hellger, Joyce Scoefield, Doris Smith and Twila Grippen. Our family is so thankful for the excellent care he received at Western Nebraska Veterans Home. All I can say is a great big Thank You! You are all wonderful and treated us with so much care and compassion because (my Gerald) could be a handful!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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