Sally Dahlberg, 67, passed away in her home on July 3, 2022 with her family by her side.

Sally Jo Mullin was born August 15, 1954 to Roger and Alice (Kossow) Mullin in Hibbing, MN. She joined her sister, Deborah and later younger brother Patrick.

When Sally was 14, she met an ornery young man named Timothy Dahlberg. She soon found that she couldn’t resist his infectious personality and they were united in marriage on December 4,&nbsp;1971 in Park Rapids, MN. They welcomed a daughter, Jenni, and a son, John to compete their family. They enjoyed adventures, traveling, camping, and time spent with family. Sally loved raising her family and supporting her husband, Tim in his carpentry profession.&nbsp; Her door was always open to her kids’ friends and she became a second mom to many of them. She loved baking and crafting delicious meals and trying new recipes. Sally enjoyed trips to the cabin with her sister while they talked and read books in the quiet. Her home was always welcoming to friends, family and especially to her grandchildren.&nbsp; Her special talent was bringing peace to everyone she encountered, a truly kindred spirit.

Sally is loved and survived by her husband, Tim, daughter Jenni (Jeremy), son John (Brandy), grandchildren Parker, Charlie, Laney, Miranda, Grace and Adalynn, sister Deborah (Len), brother Patrick (Sonja), numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Sally was well loved during her life and will be greatly missed.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Alice and nephew Isaac.

Memorial services will be Friday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp;

Cards may be sent to&nbsp;423 Lane 2, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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 </figure>Sally Dahlberg, 67, passed away in her home on July 3, 2022 with her family by her side.Sally Jo Mullin was born August 15, 1954 to Roger and Alice (Kossow) Mullin in Hibbing, MN. She joined her sister, Deborah and later younger brother Patrick.When Sally was 14, she met an ornery young man named Timothy Dahlberg. She soon found that she couldn’t resist his infectious personality and they were united in marriage on December 4,&nbsp;1971 in Park Rapids, MN. They welcomed a daughter, Jenni, and a son, John to compete their family. They enjoyed adventures, traveling, camping, and time spent with family. Sally loved raising her family and supporting her husband, Tim in his carpentry profession.&nbsp; Her door was always open to her kids’ friends and she became a second mom to many of them. She loved baking and crafting delicious meals and trying new recipes. Sally enjoyed trips to the cabin with her sister while they talked and read books in the quiet. Her home was always welcoming to friends, family and especially to her grandchildren.&nbsp; Her special talent was bringing peace to everyone she encountered, a truly kindred spirit.Sally is loved and survived by her husband, Tim, daughter Jenni (Jeremy), son John (Brandy), grandchildren Parker, Charlie, Laney, Miranda, Grace and Adalynn, sister Deborah (Len), brother Patrick (Sonja), numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Sally was well loved during her life and will be greatly missed.Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Alice and nephew Isaac.Memorial services will be Friday, July 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp;Cards may be sent to&nbsp;423 Lane 2, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Sally Dahlberg (1954 - 2022)

Jana Jeary Osborn, 62, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at the Alliance Berean Church on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Grant County Ambulance Fund, the Alliance Berean Church building fund, or TeamMates of Nebraska.

Jana Lynn Jeary was born August 13, 1959 in Alliance, Nebraska, the fourth of five children of Edward B. "Ted" and Sharon (Henderson) Jeary.&nbsp; She grew up on the family ranch, north of Hyannis, adopting every kangaroo mouse and baby rabbit she found and enjoying the family’s pet skunk and raccoons. She attended Red Mill rural elementary school and graduated from Hyannis High School in 1977.&nbsp; She learned to sew in 4-H and was especially proud of the prom dresses she made, modeled, and recently rediscovered.&nbsp; She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, and then graduated from Kearney State College in 1982.&nbsp; Her work life included jobs in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, before returning to Alliance, working at Box Butte Development Corporation, Coordinator of TeamMates Mentoring Program, Masonic Temple, and Carhenge. She was gratified by the 20+ years she served on the board of the Western Nebraska Resources Council.

When Tessa and Taylor were growing up, she enjoyed attending all of their school and sporting activities.&nbsp; She was a big Husker fan and enjoyed anything related to Southwestern or Native American culture.&nbsp; In recent years, she relocated to Mesa, AZ, and enjoyed playing cards and eating out with the many great friends she made at Fountain of the Sun.&nbsp; When she couldn’t golf herself, she enjoyed riding in the golf cart watching Tessa, Quinton, and Taylor golf.&nbsp; When her health failed, she never gave up looking for treatments and keeping a positive attitude. In the past 3 months, she was able to spend time with her new grandson Macaulay, who brought her an abundance of joy and laughter.

She enjoyed being involved with her church family both in Alliance, NE and Mesa, AZ. Her faith, determination, and strength in Jesus were what kept her going through every obstacle that was thrown her way.

She is survived by her daughter, Tessa (Quinton) Walker and grandson Macaulay Walker of Alliance, her son, Taylor Benson of Sidney; her father, Ted Jeary of Blair; her husband, Matt Osborn of Alliance; siblings, Joyce Dohse of Scottsbluff, Jean Parker of Gordon, Joan Pruitt of Wichita Falls, TX, and Clark Jeary of Hyannis; nieces and nephews, Cody (Sarah) Pruitt, Dani Pruitt, and Skylar Dohse; her mother-in-law, Lois Osborn; and sister-in-law, Sethyne Gavin.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father Sharon and Dick Peters, step-mother Shelia Jeary, brother-in-law Howard Parker, grandparents Rosella (Grouns) and Floyd Henderson and Mary (Minor) and Clark Jeary; and her father-in-law, Dean Osborn.

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 </figure>Jana Jeary Osborn, 62, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at the Alliance Berean Church on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Grant County Ambulance Fund, the Alliance Berean Church building fund, or TeamMates of Nebraska.Jana Lynn Jeary was born August 13, 1959 in Alliance, Nebraska, the fourth of five children of Edward B. "Ted" and Sharon (Henderson) Jeary.&nbsp; She grew up on the family ranch, north of Hyannis, adopting every kangaroo mouse and baby rabbit she found and enjoying the family’s pet skunk and raccoons. She attended Red Mill rural elementary school and graduated from Hyannis High School in 1977.&nbsp; She learned to sew in 4-H and was especially proud of the prom dresses she made, modeled, and recently rediscovered.&nbsp; She attended the University of Idaho in Moscow, ID, and then graduated from Kearney State College in 1982.&nbsp; Her work life included jobs in Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, before returning to Alliance, working at Box Butte Development Corporation, Coordinator of TeamMates Mentoring Program, Masonic Temple, and Carhenge. She was gratified by the 20+ years she served on the board of the Western Nebraska Resources Council.When Tessa and Taylor were growing up, she enjoyed attending all of their school and sporting activities.&nbsp; She was a big Husker fan and enjoyed anything related to Southwestern or Native American culture.&nbsp; In recent years, she relocated to Mesa, AZ, and enjoyed playing cards and eating out with the many great friends she made at Fountain of the Sun.&nbsp; When she couldn’t golf herself, she enjoyed riding in the golf cart watching Tessa, Quinton, and Taylor golf.&nbsp; When her health failed, she never gave up looking for treatments and keeping a positive attitude. In the past 3 months, she was able to spend time with her new grandson Macaulay, who brought her an abundance of joy and laughter.She enjoyed being involved with her church family both in Alliance, NE and Mesa, AZ. Her faith, determination, and strength in Jesus were what kept her going through every obstacle that was thrown her way.She is survived by her daughter, Tessa (Quinton) Walker and grandson Macaulay Walker of Alliance, her son, Taylor Benson of Sidney; her father, Ted Jeary of Blair; her husband, Matt Osborn of Alliance; siblings, Joyce Dohse of Scottsbluff, Jean Parker of Gordon, Joan Pruitt of Wichita Falls, TX, and Clark Jeary of Hyannis; nieces and nephews, Cody (Sarah) Pruitt, Dani Pruitt, and Skylar Dohse; her mother-in-law, Lois Osborn; and sister-in-law, Sethyne Gavin.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father Sharon and Dick Peters, step-mother Shelia Jeary, brother-in-law Howard Parker, grandparents Rosella (Grouns) and Floyd Henderson and Mary (Minor) and Clark Jeary; and her father-in-law, Dean Osborn.

Jana Jeary Osborn (1959 - 2022)

Michael G. Cox, 69, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Alliance.

He was born September 14, 1952 in Alliance to William and Murna (Judevine) Cox.&nbsp; During his childhood he found he had a love for the outdoors, with special interest in hunting, fishing, and camping with his family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mike graduated from Alliance High School in 1971 and began his career with the railroad as a laborer. In 1976 he was carded as a Machinist, where he continued that job until he retired in 2012.

On October 22, 1983 he was united in marriage to Leta Krueger in Longmont, Colorado.

Mike loved his family more than anything and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was absolutely overjoyed when his grandson was born; as a Father and Grandfather of only girls, he was completely outnumbered most of the time. Let it be known that it didn’t stop him from imparting his “fatherly wisdom” at every open opportunity.

After retiring from the Railroad in 2012, he decided he wasn’t quite ready to leave the workforce behind and turned one of his favorite hobbies into a part time job at Bomgaars as “the assembly guy”. He truly enjoyed working with everyone there.

Riding his Honda, road-tripping with friends, and singing karaoke were some of his favorite past times. He was a very active member of the Alliance Archery Club for many years and thoroughly enjoyed teaching people, especially the youth, about hunter safety and bow hunter education.

He was an avid reader as well; you could most certainly find him sitting at the kitchen table reading a Sci-Fi book on his kindle.&nbsp;

He was a founding member of the Alliance Archery Club, and a member of the Eagles Club, N.R.A., IAM (International Association of Mechanists and Aerospace Workers) and ABATE.

He is survived by his wife, Leta, his children, Michelle Serl (Byron Allen) of Scottsbluff, Brandie (Adam) Smith of Kersey, CO, Heather Cox (Chris Eggink), Tirah Cox (Derek WarBonnet) and Monica Cox (Logan Benzel) of Alliance and his grandchildren, Dustie Bond, Codie Bond, Taryn Erickson, Sophie Allen, Natily WarBonnet, Tyler WarBonnet and Maylie Benzel.&nbsp; He is also survived by siblings, Cathy (Art) Thomsen and Frank (Lupe) Cox of Alliance, Beverly (Mick) Meszaros and William Broderick of Longmont, CO, his brother-in-law Butch Kiger of Minden, NE, numerous nieces and nephews, specifically his niece Tami Swearingen, whom he shared a special bond with. She made the last few months of his life very memorable for him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Charles Cox, Virginia Adkins, Patricia Kiger and William Cox.

Memorials may be sent to Leta Cox at P.O. Box 107, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.&nbsp; All donations will be given to the Alliance Archery Club.

Funeral services will be held at The Eagles Club in Alliance, NE, July 6th, 2022, at 10:00am. Graveside services to follow at the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5 from 1-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

At the family’s request, please dress casually - his favorite color was purple.

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 </figure>Michael G. Cox, 69, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Alliance.He was born September 14, 1952 in Alliance to William and Murna (Judevine) Cox.&nbsp; During his childhood he found he had a love for the outdoors, with special interest in hunting, fishing, and camping with his family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mike graduated from Alliance High School in 1971 and began his career with the railroad as a laborer. In 1976 he was carded as a Machinist, where he continued that job until he retired in 2012.On October 22, 1983 he was united in marriage to Leta Krueger in Longmont, Colorado.Mike loved his family more than anything and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was absolutely overjoyed when his grandson was born; as a Father and Grandfather of only girls, he was completely outnumbered most of the time. Let it be known that it didn’t stop him from imparting his “fatherly wisdom” at every open opportunity.After retiring from the Railroad in 2012, he decided he wasn’t quite ready to leave the workforce behind and turned one of his favorite hobbies into a part time job at Bomgaars as “the assembly guy”. He truly enjoyed working with everyone there.Riding his Honda, road-tripping with friends, and singing karaoke were some of his favorite past times. He was a very active member of the Alliance Archery Club for many years and thoroughly enjoyed teaching people, especially the youth, about hunter safety and bow hunter education.He was an avid reader as well; you could most certainly find him sitting at the kitchen table reading a Sci-Fi book on his kindle.&nbsp;He was a founding member of the Alliance Archery Club, and a member of the Eagles Club, N.R.A., IAM (International Association of Mechanists and Aerospace Workers) and ABATE.He is survived by his wife, Leta, his children, Michelle Serl (Byron Allen) of Scottsbluff, Brandie (Adam) Smith of Kersey, CO, Heather Cox (Chris Eggink), Tirah Cox (Derek WarBonnet) and Monica Cox (Logan Benzel) of Alliance and his grandchildren, Dustie Bond, Codie Bond, Taryn Erickson, Sophie Allen, Natily WarBonnet, Tyler WarBonnet and Maylie Benzel.&nbsp; He is also survived by siblings, Cathy (Art) Thomsen and Frank (Lupe) Cox of Alliance, Beverly (Mick) Meszaros and William Broderick of Longmont, CO, his brother-in-law Butch Kiger of Minden, NE, numerous nieces and nephews, specifically his niece Tami Swearingen, whom he shared a special bond with. She made the last few months of his life very memorable for him.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Charles Cox, Virginia Adkins, Patricia Kiger and William Cox.Memorials may be sent to Leta Cox at P.O. Box 107, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.&nbsp; All donations will be given to the Alliance Archery Club.Funeral services will be held at The Eagles Club in Alliance, NE, July 6th, 2022, at 10:00am. Graveside services to follow at the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 5 from 1-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.At the family’s request, please dress casually - his favorite color was purple.

Michael G. Cox (1952 - 2022)

Allison Gayle (Lacey) McGuffey went home with her beautiful baby to Jesus Christ on June 25, 2022.

Allison, or Alli, as many affectionately called her, was born in her beloved Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 25, 1989 to Dr. Kent and Gayle Lacey. She shared a deep and loving relationship with her older sister, Lauren and younger brother, Grant. From the beginning, Alli was special, cheering for the underdog and loving others in a way few people do. As a young girl, Alli prayed to receive Jesus as her savior and grew in her relationship with him through bedtime prayers and Bible stories, Sunday school, AWANA, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sport Camps. As Alli grew into a tall, blonde, beautiful, and intelligent teenager, she became a force to be reckoned with. She excelled in academics, sports and other activities at Scottsbluff High School. Alli set the Nebraska high school state record for aces in a single volleyball match, and made valuable contributions to her district champion basketball and state champion track and field teams. Alli maintained a 4.0 GPA while in high school, and graduated with honors from Scottsbluff High School in 2007.

After high school, Alli attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma on a volleyball scholarship. After two years of making many friends and playing volleyball, Alli chose to transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), pledged Delta Gamma, and graduated with a degree in Psychology in 2012. During her senior of college Alli was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a disease that would trouble her for the remainder of her life, and alter many of her lifelong plans and dreams.

Upon graduation from UNL, Alli moved to Denver, Colorado and studied at Colorado Christian University, pursuing a master’s degree of Psychology. While in Denver she took a job at Spire, a residential condominium property in Downtown Denver. She excelled at the job, eventually being promoted to head accountant for the building. However, Spire was more than a just a residence or a place of employment for Alli. In typical “Alli fashion” she quickly made many friends and one special friend in particular, Mr. Ryan McGuffey, who she married in July of 2020. Ryan and Alli were a match made in heaven, true soulmates who made each other the best version of themselves. They were inseparable. Alli and Ryan were expecting their first child the 1st of February, 2023.

Alli had an authentic Christian faith, read her Bible often and prayed diligently. She loved her home state of Nebraska, cheering hard for her Huskers. Alli also loved supporting Denver and Wyoming sports teams, playing board games and solving puzzles, hiking, working out, traveling, reading, and most important to her, spending time with her family and friends. She cherished times with her nieces and nephews and they will dearly miss their Aunt Alli.

She is survived by her best friend and husband, Ryan McGuffey of Denver, Colorado, her loving parents, Dr. Kent and Gayle Lacey of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, her sister and brother-in-law, Lauren and Dr. Robert Learch, nephew, Nathan and nieces, Adelynn, Emery, and Olivia of Paducah, Kentucky, her brother and sister-in-law, Grant and Hunter Lacey of Dallas, Texas, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Martin and Janelle McGuffey of Cheyenne, Wyoming, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Corte and Laura McGuffey, niece, Cadence, nephew, Dalton of Riverton, Wyoming, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Megan and Cody Skinner, niece, Harper, nephew, Logan of Laramie, Wyoming, and a countless number friends who became family. Allison loved her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and cherished their time together.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the Mitchell Berean Church, 50680 Cook Oil Rd, Mitchell, Nebraska 69357 (approximately 10 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska).

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Allison Gayle McGuffey memorial fund, which has been established to continue the goodness that Alli spread throughout her life. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

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 </figure><h2>Allison Gayle (Lacey) McGuffey went home with her beautiful baby to Jesus Christ on June 25, 2022.</h2>Allison, or Alli, as many affectionately called her, was born in her beloved Scottsbluff, Nebraska on July 25, 1989 to Dr. Kent and Gayle Lacey. She shared a deep and loving relationship with her older sister, Lauren and younger brother, Grant. From the beginning, Alli was special, cheering for the underdog and loving others in a way few people do. As a young girl, Alli prayed to receive Jesus as her savior and grew in her relationship with him through bedtime prayers and Bible stories, Sunday school, AWANA, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Sport Camps. As Alli grew into a tall, blonde, beautiful, and intelligent teenager, she became a force to be reckoned with. She excelled in academics, sports and other activities at Scottsbluff High School. Alli set the Nebraska high school state record for aces in a single volleyball match, and made valuable contributions to her district champion basketball and state champion track and field teams. Alli maintained a 4.0 GPA while in high school, and graduated with honors from Scottsbluff High School in 2007.After high school, Alli attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma on a volleyball scholarship. After two years of making many friends and playing volleyball, Alli chose to transfer to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), pledged Delta Gamma, and graduated with a degree in Psychology in 2012. During her senior of college Alli was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, a disease that would trouble her for the remainder of her life, and alter many of her lifelong plans and dreams.Upon graduation from UNL, Alli moved to Denver, Colorado and studied at Colorado Christian University, pursuing a master’s degree of Psychology. While in Denver she took a job at Spire, a residential condominium property in Downtown Denver. She excelled at the job, eventually being promoted to head accountant for the building. However, Spire was more than a just a residence or a place of employment for Alli. In typical “Alli fashion” she quickly made many friends and one special friend in particular, Mr. Ryan McGuffey, who she married in July of 2020. Ryan and Alli were a match made in heaven, true soulmates who made each other the best version of themselves. They were inseparable. Alli and Ryan were expecting their first child the 1st of February, 2023.Alli had an authentic Christian faith, read her Bible often and prayed diligently. She loved her home state of Nebraska, cheering hard for her Huskers. Alli also loved supporting Denver and Wyoming sports teams, playing board games and solving puzzles, hiking, working out, traveling, reading, and most important to her, spending time with her family and friends. She cherished times with her nieces and nephews and they will dearly miss their Aunt Alli.She is survived by her best friend and husband, Ryan McGuffey of Denver, Colorado, her loving parents, Dr. Kent and Gayle Lacey of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, her sister and brother-in-law, Lauren and Dr. Robert Learch, nephew, Nathan and nieces, Adelynn, Emery, and Olivia of Paducah, Kentucky, her brother and sister-in-law, Grant and Hunter Lacey of Dallas, Texas, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Martin and Janelle McGuffey of Cheyenne, Wyoming, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Corte and Laura McGuffey, niece, Cadence, nephew, Dalton of Riverton, Wyoming, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Megan and Cody Skinner, niece, Harper, nephew, Logan of Laramie, Wyoming, and a countless number friends who became family. Allison loved her aunts, uncles, and cousins, and cherished their time together.Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 1:00 pm at the Mitchell Berean Church, 50680 Cook Oil Rd, Mitchell, Nebraska 69357 (approximately 10 miles west of Scottsbluff, Nebraska).In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Allison Gayle McGuffey memorial fund, which has been established to continue the goodness that Alli spread throughout her life. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

Allison Gayle (Lacey) McGuffey (1989 - 2022)

&nbsp; Dr. Ernest W. Beehler, Jr., 96, of Omaha, formerly of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Omaha after a short illness. His funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Mickey Nickless officiating. Private family interment will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff from 5-7pm. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Ernest’s honor be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the Ernie and Helyne Beehler Memorial that will go towards Valley View School. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ernie’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.

Ernest W. Beehler Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana on December 3, 1925, to Ruth and Ernest Beehler Sr. He finished high school in South Bend and then attended Andrews University in Michigan. He married Helyne Nelson in 1948 and they had 4 children over the next 12 years. Ernest graduated from medical school at Loma Linda University in 1952 and after internship began a neurosurgery residency in Los Angeles. His training was interrupted by the Korean War, and he served in the Navy as a flight surgeon for the Marine Corp for 2.5 years. In 1960, he completed his neurosurgery residency and started a successful medical practice in suburbs of Los Angeles. In 1975 he was recruited by his brother-in-law, Dr. John Ruffing, to relocate to Scottsbluff as the first neurosurgeon in the Panhandle. He continued to practice at Regional West Medical Center for 20 years until his retirement. During his retirement years he enjoyed reading, Bible study, traveling, gardening, painting, and learning to cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ernest, and his beloved wife, Helyne Beehler.&nbsp; He is survived his sisters, Pat Ruffing (John) and Shara Adams; his children, Connie, Ernest (aka Bud) III, Robert (Myrna), and Donna (Bob) Houston; grandson Matthew (Audrey) Beehler, and 2 great grandchildren, Wyatt and Thea, as well as 6 nieces and 4 nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Dr. Ernest W. Beehler, Jr., 96, of Omaha, formerly of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, in Omaha after a short illness. His funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Mickey Nickless officiating. Private family interment will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 29, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff from 5-7pm. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Ernest’s honor be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the Ernie and Helyne Beehler Memorial that will go towards Valley View School. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ernie’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.Ernest W. Beehler Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana on December 3, 1925, to Ruth and Ernest Beehler Sr. He finished high school in South Bend and then attended Andrews University in Michigan. He married Helyne Nelson in 1948 and they had 4 children over the next 12 years. Ernest graduated from medical school at Loma Linda University in 1952 and after internship began a neurosurgery residency in Los Angeles. His training was interrupted by the Korean War, and he served in the Navy as a flight surgeon for the Marine Corp for 2.5 years. In 1960, he completed his neurosurgery residency and started a successful medical practice in suburbs of Los Angeles. In 1975 he was recruited by his brother-in-law, Dr. John Ruffing, to relocate to Scottsbluff as the first neurosurgeon in the Panhandle. He continued to practice at Regional West Medical Center for 20 years until his retirement. During his retirement years he enjoyed reading, Bible study, traveling, gardening, painting, and learning to cook. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Ernest, and his beloved wife, Helyne Beehler.&nbsp; He is survived his sisters, Pat Ruffing (John) and Shara Adams; his children, Connie, Ernest (aka Bud) III, Robert (Myrna), and Donna (Bob) Houston; grandson Matthew (Audrey) Beehler, and 2 great grandchildren, Wyatt and Thea, as well as 6 nieces and 4 nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Ernest W. Beehler, Jr. (1925 - 2022)

Donna (Case) Hagan Zeller, 98, passed away, Wednesday, June 22,&nbsp;2022 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE. Memorial services will be Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Friends of the Library or PAWS (Providing Animals With Shelter.)&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

It was a hot August day and Eva (Roberts) and Darriel “Red”&nbsp; Case had gone to a newly purchased ranch for a harvest with Luva (Eva’s sister) and Frank Messersmith.&nbsp; They were still living without real windows in a soddy that was on the ranch when they bought it. With four little boys, including a 3-month-old there was plenty of work for all, but Eva’s first child decided it was a great day to make her entrance into the world on August 13, 1923.&nbsp; The ladies hung the blanket on the clothes line to let the guys know it was time to get back to the house.&nbsp;

Then came the debate- which way to go- Alliance was closer but the road was much worse than the one to Antioch AND Red’s folks lived in Antioch. So Antioch won and Grandma’s midwife experience came in mighty handy but the doctor did arrive just before Donna, because he (according to Eva) couldn’t spell Donna’s middle name was Gene. It was Jean on every other record besides the birth certificate until she was graduating high school discovered the delightful truth and remained Gene for ever afterward!

Donna always believed she lived in the best possible times. She loved life and saw the beginnings of both air travel and auto travel having either didn’t stop her - her four legs took her to the Missouri market just fine until the owners, abetted by her parents, stopped thinking her visits were fun! Heat came from iron cook stoves, meltingly delicious rolls raised perfectly (usually), fast foods they weren’t, but lots of gardens made us healthy.&nbsp;

Donna loved school, read as many books as the library would let her check out, played dolls and jacks, learned to count to twelve in Swedish taught by Violet Fingal and her Dad so she could have a square of sugar, entered the doll clothes sewing contests that J.C. Penney put on every Christmas, lived for visits to the Messersmith ranch and all the good times with the seven kids riding Old Star (a large work horse who loved&nbsp; all and let seven of the kids ride him at once), played cards which the parents could see taught us arithmetic, rode the junk cart with the other kids from the block - it was a one horse job driven by Hayes Chandler&nbsp; and greatly enjoyed by both driver and passengers,

She started taking piano lessons when she was eight. After the usual reluctance to practice during her second year of lessons, she grew to love the piano and music. The year she was starting high school, Val Hill came to Alliance and the newspaper said he wanted string instrument learners as well as those who had a little experience. She went to the high school and told him she wanted to play a viola. He couldn’t believe that anyone really wanted to play the viola. So she was able to play a school instrument for all four years devoting hours to the orchestra and getting to go to Colorado Springs for the piano contest in her sophomore year. Her last accompanist experience was for the Swinging Seniors.

Her jobs were loved starting with selling hosiery at Montgomery Ward, going on to be the cashier. The war came along and after spending a few weeks in Chicago going to The Gregg Business College, she returned to Alliance and went to work for the air base hospital. She met her first husband there and they were married in August of 1943. The air force made you quit when you were 5 months pregnant. So that was the end of working until after the war. They returned to Alliance and her husband, Bob Hagen, went to work for Cover-Jones Motor Company, their first child was born in Alliance and at six months became very ill with the blood conflict with Donna’s negative blood. A miracle allowed them to take her to Children’s Hospital in Denver where they treated her symptoms because at that time no one knew for sure about the disease.&nbsp; She was to be the only child they had though there were other pregnancies.

Donna went on to work for the City Light and Water Office, the City Clerk’s office, then the ski factory for True Temper, later for attorney, Leo Bayer. Their daughter had gone to Denver and appeared to be there for life so they decided to move. Donna went to work for the city of Aurora as an accountant. It was an interesting job at an interesting time of the city’s growth. She retired in 1975 and they moved back to Alliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her accounting work had led to getting a listing of Aurora’s fixed assets.&nbsp; Alliance was needing to have that done and Paul Phaneuf talked to Donna about undertaking it. She spent five years hunting through old minutes and other records but finally came up with a usable listing of the assets. That led her to deciding to run for City Council. She was elected twice, served as Mayor briefly, and enjoyed the experience

After her second retirement she was elected the Grand Marshall for Heritage Days. She said “No Miss America was ever prouder”. She loved Alliance and its people always.

In&nbsp; 2005, a 4-class reunion for Alliance High attracted a classmate who had been living in Utah during most of his working life. Bob Zeller called Donna in August of that year and a telephone courtship resulted. By December she was interested and when he suggested coming to Alliance to get better acquainted in February she said yes. He proposed on Valentine’s Day and she said yes tentatively. She wanted to get to know his 3 children better. It worked very well and they were married in June 2005.&nbsp; Bob passed away in 2012. Bob Hagen had passed away in 1993, and her daughter Diana passed away in 2016.&nbsp;

She is survived by her granddaughter, Maria Martinez Lekvin and her five children, Daniella, Brieanna, Brian, Paul, and Aiden; her step-daughter, Katherine Niessen of Minneapolis, Minnesota and her daughters, Debbie and Lynda (Bill) of Dalton, Georgia; her husband Robert Zeller’s children, Robert (LaDonna), Ronald (Barbara) and daughter, Carolyn (J.P) Mann, all of Vernal UT;&nbsp; her sister, Shirley Perez, of McCook; a number of nieces and nephews, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna (Case) Hagan Zeller, 98, passed away, Wednesday, June 22,&nbsp;2022 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE. Memorial services will be Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Friends of the Library or PAWS (Providing Animals With Shelter.)&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.It was a hot August day and Eva (Roberts) and Darriel “Red”&nbsp; Case had gone to a newly purchased ranch for a harvest with Luva (Eva’s sister) and Frank Messersmith.&nbsp; They were still living without real windows in a soddy that was on the ranch when they bought it. With four little boys, including a 3-month-old there was plenty of work for all, but Eva’s first child decided it was a great day to make her entrance into the world on August 13, 1923.&nbsp; The ladies hung the blanket on the clothes line to let the guys know it was time to get back to the house.&nbsp;Then came the debate- which way to go- Alliance was closer but the road was much worse than the one to Antioch AND Red’s folks lived in Antioch. So Antioch won and Grandma’s midwife experience came in mighty handy but the doctor did arrive just before Donna, because he (according to Eva) couldn’t spell Donna’s middle name was Gene. It was Jean on every other record besides the birth certificate until she was graduating high school discovered the delightful truth and remained Gene for ever afterward!Donna always believed she lived in the best possible times. She loved life and saw the beginnings of both air travel and auto travel having either didn’t stop her - her four legs took her to the Missouri market just fine until the owners, abetted by her parents, stopped thinking her visits were fun! Heat came from iron cook stoves, meltingly delicious rolls raised perfectly (usually), fast foods they weren’t, but lots of gardens made us healthy.&nbsp;Donna loved school, read as many books as the library would let her check out, played dolls and jacks, learned to count to twelve in Swedish taught by Violet Fingal and her Dad so she could have a square of sugar, entered the doll clothes sewing contests that J.C. Penney put on every Christmas, lived for visits to the Messersmith ranch and all the good times with the seven kids riding Old Star (a large work horse who loved&nbsp; all and let seven of the kids ride him at once), played cards which the parents could see taught us arithmetic, rode the junk cart with the other kids from the block - it was a one horse job driven by Hayes Chandler&nbsp; and greatly enjoyed by both driver and passengers,She started taking piano lessons when she was eight. After the usual reluctance to practice during her second year of lessons, she grew to love the piano and music. The year she was starting high school, Val Hill came to Alliance and the newspaper said he wanted string instrument learners as well as those who had a little experience. She went to the high school and told him she wanted to play a viola. He couldn’t believe that anyone really wanted to play the viola. So she was able to play a school instrument for all four years devoting hours to the orchestra and getting to go to Colorado Springs for the piano contest in her sophomore year. Her last accompanist experience was for the Swinging Seniors.Her jobs were loved starting with selling hosiery at Montgomery Ward, going on to be the cashier. The war came along and after spending a few weeks in Chicago going to The Gregg Business College, she returned to Alliance and went to work for the air base hospital. She met her first husband there and they were married in August of 1943. The air force made you quit when you were 5 months pregnant. So that was the end of working until after the war. They returned to Alliance and her husband, Bob Hagen, went to work for Cover-Jones Motor Company, their first child was born in Alliance and at six months became very ill with the blood conflict with Donna’s negative blood. A miracle allowed them to take her to Children’s Hospital in Denver where they treated her symptoms because at that time no one knew for sure about the disease.&nbsp; She was to be the only child they had though there were other pregnancies.Donna went on to work for the City Light and Water Office, the City Clerk’s office, then the ski factory for True Temper, later for attorney, Leo Bayer. Their daughter had gone to Denver and appeared to be there for life so they decided to move. Donna went to work for the city of Aurora as an accountant. It was an interesting job at an interesting time of the city’s growth. She retired in 1975 and they moved back to Alliance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her accounting work had led to getting a listing of Aurora’s fixed assets.&nbsp; Alliance was needing to have that done and Paul Phaneuf talked to Donna about undertaking it. She spent five years hunting through old minutes and other records but finally came up with a usable listing of the assets. That led her to deciding to run for City Council. She was elected twice, served as Mayor briefly, and enjoyed the experienceAfter her second retirement she was elected the Grand Marshall for Heritage Days. She said “No Miss America was ever prouder”. She loved Alliance and its people always.In&nbsp; 2005, a 4-class reunion for Alliance High attracted a classmate who had been living in Utah during most of his working life. Bob Zeller called Donna in August of that year and a telephone courtship resulted. By December she was interested and when he suggested coming to Alliance to get better acquainted in February she said yes. He proposed on Valentine’s Day and she said yes tentatively. She wanted to get to know his 3 children better. It worked very well and they were married in June 2005.&nbsp; Bob passed away in 2012. Bob Hagen had passed away in 1993, and her daughter Diana passed away in 2016.&nbsp;She is survived by her granddaughter, Maria Martinez Lekvin and her five children, Daniella, Brieanna, Brian, Paul, and Aiden; her step-daughter, Katherine Niessen of Minneapolis, Minnesota and her daughters, Debbie and Lynda (Bill) of Dalton, Georgia; her husband Robert Zeller’s children, Robert (LaDonna), Ronald (Barbara) and daughter, Carolyn (J.P) Mann, all of Vernal UT;&nbsp; her sister, Shirley Perez, of McCook; a number of nieces and nephews, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donna (Case) Hagan Zeller (1923 - 2022)

Twila Marie Winn passed away June 17, 2022 at age 64.&nbsp; She was surrounded by her family she loved so dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, George Leeling, father-in-law, Don Winn Sr., mother-in-law, Alice Winn, sisters-in-law, Diane Thompson and Debbie Pierce.

She is survived by her husband Don Winn, mother, Donita Leeling, sons Nathan (Ashley) Winn, Thomas (Lexi Wilkerson) Winn, daughter Kylee (Derek) Schuster and 5 grandchildren – Klaira, Kennedy, Aubree, Alden and Sutton. She is also survived by her sister, Muffy (Brian) Forney, and brother Doug (Susan) Leeling and many nieces and nephews.

Twila was born December 19, 1957 to George and Donita Leeling in Crawford, Nebraska. Growing up on a farm, she loved to ride her pony, Blacky, down by the creek at her grandparents’ farm.&nbsp; She had a light blue 1965 Ford Mustang which she loved to drive. She graduated from Crawford High School in 1976.

After high school, Twila chose to attend college close to home at Chadron State and remained a student there from 1976-1978.&nbsp; She realized she wanted to help people and chose to attend nursing school to receive her LPN. After receiving her LPN, she went on to become a Respiratory Therapist.&nbsp; She spent her professional career caring for others. She worked at Box Butte General as well as Aprea Healthcare. She retired in 2017 to spend time with her family and travel.

Twila met the love of her life, Don Winn, in Alliance on October 31, 1979. The two were married on May 8, 1981 and had 3 children. She enjoyed spending time with her family and pets.

Twila enjoyed gardening and on Saturday mornings, you could always find her out in her flower beds tending to them before anyone was awake. Baking, traveling and riding ATVs were some of her other hobbies.&nbsp; She enjoyed planning and hosting parties and holiday gatherings for family and friends. She frequently enjoyed swimming, taking pictures of her grandchildren and watching The Price Is Right. She talked about taking her oldest granddaughter, Klaira, to the show when she turned 18.

The family of Twila invites family, friends and anyone who would like to attend the celebration of life. The celebration of life will be held August 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Crawford Community Center in Crawford, NE.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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 </figure>Twila Marie Winn passed away June 17, 2022 at age 64.&nbsp; She was surrounded by her family she loved so dearly. She was preceded in death by her father, George Leeling, father-in-law, Don Winn Sr., mother-in-law, Alice Winn, sisters-in-law, Diane Thompson and Debbie Pierce.She is survived by her husband Don Winn, mother, Donita Leeling, sons Nathan (Ashley) Winn, Thomas (Lexi Wilkerson) Winn, daughter Kylee (Derek) Schuster and 5 grandchildren – Klaira, Kennedy, Aubree, Alden and Sutton. She is also survived by her sister, Muffy (Brian) Forney, and brother Doug (Susan) Leeling and many nieces and nephews.Twila was born December 19, 1957 to George and Donita Leeling in Crawford, Nebraska. Growing up on a farm, she loved to ride her pony, Blacky, down by the creek at her grandparents’ farm.&nbsp; She had a light blue 1965 Ford Mustang which she loved to drive. She graduated from Crawford High School in 1976.After high school, Twila chose to attend college close to home at Chadron State and remained a student there from 1976-1978.&nbsp; She realized she wanted to help people and chose to attend nursing school to receive her LPN. After receiving her LPN, she went on to become a Respiratory Therapist.&nbsp; She spent her professional career caring for others. She worked at Box Butte General as well as Aprea Healthcare. She retired in 2017 to spend time with her family and travel.Twila met the love of her life, Don Winn, in Alliance on October 31, 1979. The two were married on May 8, 1981 and had 3 children. She enjoyed spending time with her family and pets.Twila enjoyed gardening and on Saturday mornings, you could always find her out in her flower beds tending to them before anyone was awake. Baking, traveling and riding ATVs were some of her other hobbies.&nbsp; She enjoyed planning and hosting parties and holiday gatherings for family and friends. She frequently enjoyed swimming, taking pictures of her grandchildren and watching The Price Is Right. She talked about taking her oldest granddaughter, Klaira, to the show when she turned 18.The family of Twila invites family, friends and anyone who would like to attend the celebration of life. The celebration of life will be held August 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Crawford Community Center in Crawford, NE.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Twila Marie Winn  (1957 - 2022)

Ruth Katherine Reichert, 99 of Gering passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at Heritage Estates.

Her funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Gering Zion Church with Pastor Tim Hebbert officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Casual attire is suggested. Visitation will be Sunday, June 26 from 2-4 pm at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials n Ruth’s honor can be made to the Gering Zion Church. The funeral service will be livestreamed through Dugan Kramer’s Facebook page. Fondest memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>.

Ruth was born March 4, 1923 to Edgar and Rachel Griess in Sutton, Nebraska. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She married Jake Reichert on September 21, 1941 in Scottsbluff. They made their home and farmed in the Gering Valley area. They spent many winters in their home in Zapata, Texas.

Ruth was a longtime member of the Gering Valley Project Club and the Scotts Bluff County Extension Club. She as a lifetime member of the Gering Zion Church where she was a very active member of the Friendship Circle. She considered family and faith the most important things in her life.

Survivors include her daughters Joan (Jim) Loose; Pat Bennett, Norma (LeRoy) Bosche and Becky (Bob) Stitt; grandchildren Rhonda (Leo) Johnston, Renee (Joe) Graves, Josh (Kayla) Loose, Jamie (John) Loose; Todd (Nikki) Bennett, Corey (Gay) Bennett, Chris Bosche, Ryan (Tanya) Bosche, April (Troy) Rosencutter, Chelsey Stitt and Jake (Megan) Stitt; great grandchildren Justin, Jacee, Derek, Delaney, Carter, Porter, Erin, Hayden, Tyler, Aubrey, Austin, Ethan, Ella, Boone and Ellis; and many nieces and nephews. Special friends Sandie and Rich Cummins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, son-in-law Bob Bennett and infant granddaughter.

The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Estates for the special care she received during her stay there.

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 </figure><h2>Ruth Katherine Reichert, 99 of Gering passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 at Heritage Estates.</h2>Her funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Gering Zion Church with Pastor Tim Hebbert officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Casual attire is suggested. Visitation will be Sunday, June 26 from 2-4 pm at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials n Ruth’s honor can be made to the Gering Zion Church. The funeral service will be livestreamed through Dugan Kramer’s Facebook page. Fondest memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>.Ruth was born March 4, 1923 to Edgar and Rachel Griess in Sutton, Nebraska. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She married Jake Reichert on September 21, 1941 in Scottsbluff. They made their home and farmed in the Gering Valley area. They spent many winters in their home in Zapata, Texas.Ruth was a longtime member of the Gering Valley Project Club and the Scotts Bluff County Extension Club. She as a lifetime member of the Gering Zion Church where she was a very active member of the Friendship Circle. She considered family and faith the most important things in her life.Survivors include her daughters Joan (Jim) Loose; Pat Bennett, Norma (LeRoy) Bosche and Becky (Bob) Stitt; grandchildren Rhonda (Leo) Johnston, Renee (Joe) Graves, Josh (Kayla) Loose, Jamie (John) Loose; Todd (Nikki) Bennett, Corey (Gay) Bennett, Chris Bosche, Ryan (Tanya) Bosche, April (Troy) Rosencutter, Chelsey Stitt and Jake (Megan) Stitt; great grandchildren Justin, Jacee, Derek, Delaney, Carter, Porter, Erin, Hayden, Tyler, Aubrey, Austin, Ethan, Ella, Boone and Ellis; and many nieces and nephews. Special friends Sandie and Rich Cummins.She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, son-in-law Bob Bennett and infant granddaughter.The family would like to thank the staff at Heritage Estates for the special care she received during her stay there.

Ruth Katherine Reichert (1923 - 2022)

&nbsp; George Jake Knaub peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility in Fort Collins with his wife at his side. He was 94 years old. George was a prime example of "America's Greatest Generation." His funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andy Griess officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Funeral Honor Guard, and the Gering American Legion Post #36. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff from 4-7pm. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in George’s honor be made in care of Zion Church in Scottsbluff, or Colorado Visiting Nurses Association Hospice Care. Online condolences may be made by viewing George’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. George was born on February 1, 1928, in Vale, South Dakota to Jake and Amelia "Mollie" Knaub. He was their first child. Shortly after his birth, his family moved back to the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area, where George and his family farmed until 1974. George loved playing softball and basketball during his high school years and beyond. He loved to reminisce about the Sunday family softball games after church. He graduated from Sunflower High School in 1946. In 1950, George was drafted into the U.S. Army and went to basic training at Fort Riley in Manhattan, Kansas. George was a Korean Veteran, and he was very proud of his service to his country. He was honorably discharged from the U.S Army in 1953 as a Corporal. He returned home to the family farm. &nbsp;He then met and married his "sweetheart Violet" on August 9, 1953, and they happily celebrated their two-day German wedding before starting their life working the farm. They had two children to their union, Georgie and Keith, all while farming in the Minatare area. In 1974, George and Violet decided to quit farming and move their family to town in Scottsbluff. George went to work at the Nebraska Panhandle Station as a building and maintenance supervisor. However, even after retirement from this position, George continued to keep busy. He worked at A and L Insulation, driving for Napa delivering parts, and helping family and friends with driving trucks on the farm during harvest. George and Violet would never miss a good "Dutch Hop." They would be found on the dance floor having the time of their lives. He also loved to watch any game on television that included a ball or puck. He attended many softball games that Georgie and Keith played in. In 2011, George and Violet moved to Windsor, Colorado to be near their daughter and son-in-law. Even though they left behind many friends and family in the Scottsbluff area, they made many new friends with their neighbors. While in Windsor George decided that he needed to continue to work. He went to work at Walmart at 81 years of age. When he was off work, he could be found drowning worms, trying to catch "the big one that got away." For fun, he would do his own lawn mowing and then head to his daughter's home to mow her lawn too. Those lawns will never look any better, no matter who mows them. The landscaping was always pristine. Thanks Dad! In 2012, George had the opportunity to go on the Colorado Honor Flight to Washington DC. He went on the Honor Flight with his daughter and his friend Bill Loose from Scottsbluff. They had the "time of their life" visiting our nation's capital and the many U.S. Memorials. George never tired of talking about how special that trip was. He always had his Korean War Veteran hat on wherever he went. The fall of 2017, George and Violet moved in with their daughter and son-law. They helped to make a new house a home. It was so fun to have them under the same roof. However, in 2020 as George was unable to walk anymore, George and Violet moved to Columbine West Health and Rehab in Fort Collins. We would like to thank the staff at Columbine for their wonderful and loving care. The family would also like to thank Halcion Hospice for their care during George's last days. George is survived by his wife, Violet, his daughter, Georgie, and son-in-law, Ray, and Violet Mowry, sister. George was preceded in death by his father, Jake and mother, Mollie, his son, Keith and sister, Bernice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; George Jake Knaub peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Columbine West Health and Rehab Facility in Fort Collins with his wife at his side. He was 94 years old. George was a prime example of "America's Greatest Generation." His funeral service will be held at 10am on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andy Griess officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff with Military Honors rendered by the United States Army Funeral Honor Guard, and the Gering American Legion Post #36. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff from 4-7pm. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in George’s honor be made in care of Zion Church in Scottsbluff, or Colorado Visiting Nurses Association Hospice Care. Online condolences may be made by viewing George’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. George was born on February 1, 1928, in Vale, South Dakota to Jake and Amelia "Mollie" Knaub. He was their first child. Shortly after his birth, his family moved back to the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area, where George and his family farmed until 1974. George loved playing softball and basketball during his high school years and beyond. He loved to reminisce about the Sunday family softball games after church. He graduated from Sunflower High School in 1946. In 1950, George was drafted into the U.S. Army and went to basic training at Fort Riley in Manhattan, Kansas. George was a Korean Veteran, and he was very proud of his service to his country. He was honorably discharged from the U.S Army in 1953 as a Corporal. He returned home to the family farm. &nbsp;He then met and married his "sweetheart Violet" on August 9, 1953, and they happily celebrated their two-day German wedding before starting their life working the farm. They had two children to their union, Georgie and Keith, all while farming in the Minatare area. In 1974, George and Violet decided to quit farming and move their family to town in Scottsbluff. George went to work at the Nebraska Panhandle Station as a building and maintenance supervisor. However, even after retirement from this position, George continued to keep busy. He worked at A and L Insulation, driving for Napa delivering parts, and helping family and friends with driving trucks on the farm during harvest. George and Violet would never miss a good "Dutch Hop." They would be found on the dance floor having the time of their lives. He also loved to watch any game on television that included a ball or puck. He attended many softball games that Georgie and Keith played in. In 2011, George and Violet moved to Windsor, Colorado to be near their daughter and son-in-law. Even though they left behind many friends and family in the Scottsbluff area, they made many new friends with their neighbors. While in Windsor George decided that he needed to continue to work. He went to work at Walmart at 81 years of age. When he was off work, he could be found drowning worms, trying to catch "the big one that got away." For fun, he would do his own lawn mowing and then head to his daughter's home to mow her lawn too. Those lawns will never look any better, no matter who mows them. The landscaping was always pristine. Thanks Dad! In 2012, George had the opportunity to go on the Colorado Honor Flight to Washington DC. He went on the Honor Flight with his daughter and his friend Bill Loose from Scottsbluff. They had the "time of their life" visiting our nation's capital and the many U.S. Memorials. George never tired of talking about how special that trip was. He always had his Korean War Veteran hat on wherever he went. The fall of 2017, George and Violet moved in with their daughter and son-law. They helped to make a new house a home. It was so fun to have them under the same roof. However, in 2020 as George was unable to walk anymore, George and Violet moved to Columbine West Health and Rehab in Fort Collins. We would like to thank the staff at Columbine for their wonderful and loving care. The family would also like to thank Halcion Hospice for their care during George's last days. George is survived by his wife, Violet, his daughter, Georgie, and son-in-law, Ray, and Violet Mowry, sister. George was preceded in death by his father, Jake and mother, Mollie, his son, Keith and sister, Bernice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

George Jake Knaub (1927 - 2022)

&nbsp; Eloisa Guzman, 79, of Scottsbluff, left us on June 20th, 2022, on a journey to Heaven. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Father Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. Services will be live streamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Interment will follow at High Butte Cemetery in McGrew, NE. Visitation will be from 1-2pm at the church with a Rosary Service being recited at 1:30pm. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Eloisa’s honor be made in care of the Panhandle Humane Society. Online condolences may be made by viewing Eloisa’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. She was born August 28th, 1942, in Nueva Rosita, in the State of Coahuila, Mexico, and came to the United States in April of 1952 with her mother and grew up and went to school in McGrew. On June 26th, 1965, she married Stanley (Estanilado) Guzman and to this union three children were born, Mark, Linda and Michelle. In 1983 she became a widow and continued to live in McGrew raising her children. Eloisa worked as a nurse’s aide at Heritage Estates for 20 years and then Bovadir Laboratories in Scottsbluff for a number of years before going on to work at Home Instead. She retired in March of 2020. Elosia enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren, she loved Nebraska football. She was famous in her family for her pork chili. She also volunteered for many years at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She enjoyed meeting people and made numerous friends throughout the community. Elosia is survived by her children Mark Guzman of North Platte, NE, Linda Guzman-Gonzales (Raymond) and Michelle Reuland of Scottsbluff, NE; special niece and nephew Frank and Nena Grimaldo of Ontario, OR; grandchildren Derek Guzman and grandsons Jaxon and Jasper of Broken Arrow, OK, Wade (Julie) Helberg and grandsons George, Glen and Gene of Wahoo, NE, Michael (Judy) Guzman of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law Helen Medina, Manuela and (John) Tugman, of South Bend, IN, Elizabeth and (Steve) McCarthy of Rapid City, SD; brothers-in-law Raymond and Frank Guzman of South Bend, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her husband Stanley, mother Paula Murrillo and stepfather Jesus Murrillo, mother and father-in law Maria and Nabor Guzman, brother and sister-in-law Joe and Eleanor Guzman, brother-in-law Salbador (Jake) Guzman as well numerous brothers and sisters with Eloisa being the youngest of her siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Eloisa Guzman, 79, of Scottsbluff, left us on June 20th, 2022, on a journey to Heaven. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2pm on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Father Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. Services will be live streamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Interment will follow at High Butte Cemetery in McGrew, NE. Visitation will be from 1-2pm at the church with a Rosary Service being recited at 1:30pm. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Eloisa’s honor be made in care of the Panhandle Humane Society. Online condolences may be made by viewing Eloisa’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. She was born August 28th, 1942, in Nueva Rosita, in the State of Coahuila, Mexico, and came to the United States in April of 1952 with her mother and grew up and went to school in McGrew. On June 26th, 1965, she married Stanley (Estanilado) Guzman and to this union three children were born, Mark, Linda and Michelle. In 1983 she became a widow and continued to live in McGrew raising her children. Eloisa worked as a nurse’s aide at Heritage Estates for 20 years and then Bovadir Laboratories in Scottsbluff for a number of years before going on to work at Home Instead. She retired in March of 2020. Elosia enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren, she loved Nebraska football. She was famous in her family for her pork chili. She also volunteered for many years at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She enjoyed meeting people and made numerous friends throughout the community. Elosia is survived by her children Mark Guzman of North Platte, NE, Linda Guzman-Gonzales (Raymond) and Michelle Reuland of Scottsbluff, NE; special niece and nephew Frank and Nena Grimaldo of Ontario, OR; grandchildren Derek Guzman and grandsons Jaxon and Jasper of Broken Arrow, OK, Wade (Julie) Helberg and grandsons George, Glen and Gene of Wahoo, NE, Michael (Judy) Guzman of Houston, TX; sisters-in-law Helen Medina, Manuela and (John) Tugman, of South Bend, IN, Elizabeth and (Steve) McCarthy of Rapid City, SD; brothers-in-law Raymond and Frank Guzman of South Bend, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her husband Stanley, mother Paula Murrillo and stepfather Jesus Murrillo, mother and father-in law Maria and Nabor Guzman, brother and sister-in-law Joe and Eleanor Guzman, brother-in-law Salbador (Jake) Guzman as well numerous brothers and sisters with Eloisa being the youngest of her siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Eloisa Guzman (1942 - 2022)

John L. Montgomery, 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home in Alliance.

He was born May 2, 1955 in Chadron, Nebraska to John H. and Wiladell (Hite) Montgomery.

On July 12, 1980 he was united in marriage to Alice Adamson.

John was working at KL Wood Construction at the time of his death.&nbsp; He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a former active member of the Optimist Club for many years.&nbsp; He was a family man and enjoyed helping people in the community.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, his children, April (Marty) Dean, Travis (Samantha) Montgomery all of Alliance, Joshua (Desiree) Montgomery of Morrill, Chad (Danielle) Montgomery of Gering and Jessica (Jesse) Allen of North Platte.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren, Caden, Haeliegh, Zeke Dean, Alexander, Zachary, Matthew and Allison Montgomery, Sklyer, Chloe, Noah, Estella and Ryan Montgomery, Brinlee Montgomery and Ein, Eli and Elaina Allen, one great-grandchild, Oaklein Dean and one expected great-grandchild.&nbsp;&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers, David and Larry of Scottsbluff and his sister, Kathy Cox of Copperas Cove, TX.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mike and Randy,&nbsp; sisters-in-law, Loretta, Charlene, and Diane,&nbsp; brothers-in-law Michael, Alan, and Jack, nieces, Anna and Christina and a nephew, Lee.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be Sunday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Bates-Gould Funeral Home and continue at the wake service.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to&nbsp;519 West 12th Street, Alliance, NE 69301.

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

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 </figure>John L. Montgomery, 67, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at his home in Alliance.He was born May 2, 1955 in Chadron, Nebraska to John H. and Wiladell (Hite) Montgomery.On July 12, 1980 he was united in marriage to Alice Adamson.John was working at KL Wood Construction at the time of his death.&nbsp; He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a former active member of the Optimist Club for many years.&nbsp; He was a family man and enjoyed helping people in the community.He is survived by his wife, Alice, his children, April (Marty) Dean, Travis (Samantha) Montgomery all of Alliance, Joshua (Desiree) Montgomery of Morrill, Chad (Danielle) Montgomery of Gering and Jessica (Jesse) Allen of North Platte.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren, Caden, Haeliegh, Zeke Dean, Alexander, Zachary, Matthew and Allison Montgomery, Sklyer, Chloe, Noah, Estella and Ryan Montgomery, Brinlee Montgomery and Ein, Eli and Elaina Allen, one great-grandchild, Oaklein Dean and one expected great-grandchild.&nbsp;&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers, David and Larry of Scottsbluff and his sister, Kathy Cox of Copperas Cove, TX.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Mike and Randy,&nbsp; sisters-in-law, Loretta, Charlene, and Diane,&nbsp; brothers-in-law Michael, Alan, and Jack, nieces, Anna and Christina and a nephew, Lee.Funeral services will be Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be Sunday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Bates-Gould Funeral Home and continue at the wake service.Memorials may be sent in care of the family to&nbsp;519 West 12th Street, Alliance, NE 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

John L. Montgomery (1955 - 2022)

Sister Maureen Murphy, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.

She was born July 13, 1931 at Stuart, Nebraska to Jeremiah Patrick and Sophia Theresa (Kaup) Murphy and was given the name of Catherine Benedicta Murphy.&nbsp;

Sister Maureen followed the Lord’s call to the Sisters of St. Francis and entered as a candidate on September 8, 1949 at Marycrest Convent in Denver, CO. She professed her vows on August 15, 1952 and took the name of Sister M. Maureen.&nbsp; She received her B.S. degree in August 1959 from Regis College in Denver.&nbsp; She then obtained her M.A. in Theology from St. Francis College in Joliet, IL in 1965.

Her ministry of teaching took her to every school in the Sister’s Province beginning in 1952 at St. Mary’s in O’Neill, NE.&nbsp; Her other assignments took her to St. Elizabeth’s in Denver, CO, Rushville, NE, Holy Rosary Mission, SD, St. Mary’s in O’Neill, NE and St. Agnes in Scottsbluff, NE and St. Francis, SD.&nbsp; In 1974 through 1977 she would live in Rome, Italy and teach at the Generalate.&nbsp; Following her return to the United States she would come to Alliance.&nbsp; From 1978 until her retirement she served in various Pastoral Ministries in Minot, ND, Alliance, Manderson, SD, and Denver until retiring in 2006 living in both Denver and Alliance.&nbsp;

She is survived by her siblings, Cornelius Murphy of Stuart, NE, Henry (Helen) Murphy of Stuart, Sophie Ingraham of Aurora, CO, Jane (Tom) LaHood of Omaha, Eileen Denning of Avoca, IA, Dr. James (Cherie) Murphy of Norfolk, NE, Rita Murphy of Paonia, CO and John (Alissandra) Murphy of New York, NY, numerous nieces and nephews and also her Franciscan Family.&nbsp; In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Ann, who died in infancy, Mary Robertcht and her brother, Frank Murphy.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance with Father Matt Koperski and Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp; A wake service will be Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

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 </figure>Sister Maureen Murphy, 90, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.She was born July 13, 1931 at Stuart, Nebraska to Jeremiah Patrick and Sophia Theresa (Kaup) Murphy and was given the name of Catherine Benedicta Murphy.&nbsp;Sister Maureen followed the Lord’s call to the Sisters of St. Francis and entered as a candidate on September 8, 1949 at Marycrest Convent in Denver, CO. She professed her vows on August 15, 1952 and took the name of Sister M. Maureen.&nbsp; She received her B.S. degree in August 1959 from Regis College in Denver.&nbsp; She then obtained her M.A. in Theology from St. Francis College in Joliet, IL in 1965.Her ministry of teaching took her to every school in the Sister’s Province beginning in 1952 at St. Mary’s in O’Neill, NE.&nbsp; Her other assignments took her to St. Elizabeth’s in Denver, CO, Rushville, NE, Holy Rosary Mission, SD, St. Mary’s in O’Neill, NE and St. Agnes in Scottsbluff, NE and St. Francis, SD.&nbsp; In 1974 through 1977 she would live in Rome, Italy and teach at the Generalate.&nbsp; Following her return to the United States she would come to Alliance.&nbsp; From 1978 until her retirement she served in various Pastoral Ministries in Minot, ND, Alliance, Manderson, SD, and Denver until retiring in 2006 living in both Denver and Alliance.&nbsp;She is survived by her siblings, Cornelius Murphy of Stuart, NE, Henry (Helen) Murphy of Stuart, Sophie Ingraham of Aurora, CO, Jane (Tom) LaHood of Omaha, Eileen Denning of Avoca, IA, Dr. James (Cherie) Murphy of Norfolk, NE, Rita Murphy of Paonia, CO and John (Alissandra) Murphy of New York, NY, numerous nieces and nephews and also her Franciscan Family.&nbsp; In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Betty Ann, who died in infancy, Mary Robertcht and her brother, Frank Murphy.Funeral services will be Thursday, June 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance with Father Matt Koperski and Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp; A wake service will be Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Sister Maureen Murphy (1931 - 2022)

Mary Lou Haddix (Wax), 92, passed away June 7, 2022 at Crestview Manor in Chadron, Nebraska.&nbsp; A native Nebraskan, Mary Lou, was born March 20, 1930 in Alliance, Nebraska to Joseph Lawrence and Gladyn Viola Wax (Kneebone). Mary Lou graduated from Hemingford High School in 1948. She graduated from Chadron State College, receiving her teaching certificate.&nbsp; She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Chadron State College, additional endorsements in reading from Chadron State College and Headstart Training and Internship from UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska.&nbsp; She had teaching certificates for Nebraska Elementary (K-8) and South Dakota Elementary (K-8).

Her honors were the following: Hemingford High School-Class of 1948, member of Honors Society, High School Girls State Alternate College-Phi Alpha Theta (Academic Honors Society), Deans List

Her educating career spanned almost thirty (30) years in a variety of school districts, county schools and at the Pine Ridge school system.

She was very active in community activities:&nbsp; Director of Headstart Program, Alliance, NE; Director of RSVP Program, Rapid City, SD; Member of RSVP Program, Chadron, NE; Secretary/Receiptionist, Guidance Center-Pine Ridge Job Corp, Chadron, NE; Campfire Leader, Volunteer Library Storyteller, Cub Scout Assistant Leader and Number 1 fan and active supporter of her sons, nieces, nephews, grandsons and granddaughters extra curricular activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was united in marriage to Oscar Perry Haddix in Hemingford, NE.&nbsp; To this union, three sons were born, Perry Scott, Brian Jay and Lawrence Lee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers - Lowell, Larry (Sonny), son, Brian Jay, nephews, Rick Wax and Vern Wax and sister-in-law, Joan Wax Hollibaugh.&nbsp;

She is survived by her sons, Perry (Yan) of Orlando, FL, Lawrence (Cassie) of Columbus, GA. Grandchildren: Isabella and Keegan of Anchorage, AK, Bradley, Caleb, Nathan, Annabelle of Columbus, GA. Step-Grandchildren: Tye and Boyd of Anchorage, AK, niece, Margie (Don) Turek of Hemingford, NE, Rozie Wax of Hemingford, NE Gary (LInda) Wax of Macedonia, IA, John (Mary)Wax of Emerson, IA, Wendy (Fred) Boutin of Denver, CO, Mary (Eric) Lewis of Denver, CO, Angie (Dave) Parker of Canyon, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

A special recognition of the cherished lifelong friendship that Delores Yoakum and Bonnie Riggs provided to Mary Lou.

The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Sheris Dojcsany and Karen Broberg for their diligent and thoughtful caring for our mother for over a decade.&nbsp; In addition, the famly is appreciative of the care that was extended to her by the staff of Crestview Manor in Chadron, Nebraska.

A celebration of her life will be held at a future date.

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 </figure>Mary Lou Haddix (Wax), 92, passed away June 7, 2022 at Crestview Manor in Chadron, Nebraska.&nbsp; A native Nebraskan, Mary Lou, was born March 20, 1930 in Alliance, Nebraska to Joseph Lawrence and Gladyn Viola Wax (Kneebone). Mary Lou graduated from Hemingford High School in 1948. She graduated from Chadron State College, receiving her teaching certificate.&nbsp; She earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Chadron State College, additional endorsements in reading from Chadron State College and Headstart Training and Internship from UNL, Lincoln, Nebraska.&nbsp; She had teaching certificates for Nebraska Elementary (K-8) and South Dakota Elementary (K-8).Her honors were the following: Hemingford High School-Class of 1948, member of Honors Society, High School Girls State Alternate College-Phi Alpha Theta (Academic Honors Society), Deans ListHer educating career spanned almost thirty (30) years in a variety of school districts, county schools and at the Pine Ridge school system.She was very active in community activities:&nbsp; Director of Headstart Program, Alliance, NE; Director of RSVP Program, Rapid City, SD; Member of RSVP Program, Chadron, NE; Secretary/Receiptionist, Guidance Center-Pine Ridge Job Corp, Chadron, NE; Campfire Leader, Volunteer Library Storyteller, Cub Scout Assistant Leader and Number 1 fan and active supporter of her sons, nieces, nephews, grandsons and granddaughters extra curricular activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Oscar Perry Haddix in Hemingford, NE.&nbsp; To this union, three sons were born, Perry Scott, Brian Jay and Lawrence Lee.She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers - Lowell, Larry (Sonny), son, Brian Jay, nephews, Rick Wax and Vern Wax and sister-in-law, Joan Wax Hollibaugh.&nbsp;She is survived by her sons, Perry (Yan) of Orlando, FL, Lawrence (Cassie) of Columbus, GA. Grandchildren: Isabella and Keegan of Anchorage, AK, Bradley, Caleb, Nathan, Annabelle of Columbus, GA. Step-Grandchildren: Tye and Boyd of Anchorage, AK, niece, Margie (Don) Turek of Hemingford, NE, Rozie Wax of Hemingford, NE Gary (LInda) Wax of Macedonia, IA, John (Mary)Wax of Emerson, IA, Wendy (Fred) Boutin of Denver, CO, Mary (Eric) Lewis of Denver, CO, Angie (Dave) Parker of Canyon, TX and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.A special recognition of the cherished lifelong friendship that Delores Yoakum and Bonnie Riggs provided to Mary Lou.The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Sheris Dojcsany and Karen Broberg for their diligent and thoughtful caring for our mother for over a decade.&nbsp; In addition, the famly is appreciative of the care that was extended to her by the staff of Crestview Manor in Chadron, Nebraska.A celebration of her life will be held at a future date.

Mary Lou Haddix (1930 - 2022)

Judy Kennedy, 76, of Alliance, NE formerly of Laramie, WY, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born May 2, 1946, in Plum City, Wisconsin to James L. and Bernice (Reinecke) Caturia.

Judy graduated from high school in Plum City, Wisconsin in 1964. She later graduated from the University of Wyoming. Judy was the Executive Assistant for Farm Bureau Insurance Company for many years.

She married Thomas C. Kennedy on June 8, 1985, in Laramie, WY.

She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie, WY and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE, and the National and Wyoming Multiple Sclerosis Societies.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Kennedy; her stepdaughter, Elizabeth Anne Kennedy; her parents; and a grandchild.

She is survived by her sons, Jamie K. (Cindy) Ottman of St. Peters, MO and Jesse R. (Connie) Ottman of Alliance, NE; stepsons, Douglas Kennedy of Laramie, WY and David Kennedy of Easton, CT; her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and her brother, Larry (Tammy) Caturia of Wisconsin.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16th at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance. Services will be streamed through st.matthews-church-alliance.episcopal-ne.org on their Youtube channel.

Graveside service with inurnment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18th at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium in Laramie, WY.

Memorial donations may be made in her name to the National or Wyoming M.S. Societies, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie and/or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE.

Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.montgomerystryker.com/">www.montgomerystryker.com</a>&nbsp;to send condolences or to sign the online guestbook.

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 </figure>Judy Kennedy, 76, of Alliance, NE formerly of Laramie, WY, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2022. She was born May 2, 1946, in Plum City, Wisconsin to James L. and Bernice (Reinecke) Caturia.Judy graduated from high school in Plum City, Wisconsin in 1964. She later graduated from the University of Wyoming. Judy was the Executive Assistant for Farm Bureau Insurance Company for many years.She married Thomas C. Kennedy on June 8, 1985, in Laramie, WY.She was a member of St. Matthews Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie, WY and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE, and the National and Wyoming Multiple Sclerosis Societies.She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas C. Kennedy; her stepdaughter, Elizabeth Anne Kennedy; her parents; and a grandchild.She is survived by her sons, Jamie K. (Cindy) Ottman of St. Peters, MO and Jesse R. (Connie) Ottman of Alliance, NE; stepsons, Douglas Kennedy of Laramie, WY and David Kennedy of Easton, CT; her six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and her brother, Larry (Tammy) Caturia of Wisconsin.A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 16th at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance. Services will be streamed through st.matthews-church-alliance.episcopal-ne.org on their Youtube channel.Graveside service with inurnment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 18th at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium in Laramie, WY.Memorial donations may be made in her name to the National or Wyoming M.S. Societies, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie and/or St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance, NE.Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.montgomerystryker.com/">www.montgomerystryker.com</a>&nbsp;to send condolences or to sign the online guestbook.

Judy Kennedy (1946 - 2022)

A fisherman, hunter, and artist, Lonnie Covalt, 54, of Scottsbluff, went to his Heavenly home Sunday, June 12, 2022, when he departed from Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff surrounded by his family. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater.&nbsp; A reception will follow at the Starr Street Diner in Broadwater.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Cemetery or Broadwater Rural Fire Department in lieu of flowers.&nbsp; Online condolences can be left at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Lonnie was born September 29, 1967, in Alliance to Landon and Sally (Reinmuth) Covalt.&nbsp; He graduated from Alliance High School in 1985, then attended college at WNCC.&nbsp; He enrolled in the school of aviation to become an A&amp;P mechanic and made the Dean’s List.&nbsp; It was later in Lonnie’s career that he attended Bell Helicopter School in Dallas, Texas for Field Maintenance.&nbsp; He soloed at Alliance City Airport in a Cessna 150 on June 6, 1986, with his stepfather as instructor.

Survivors include his son, Joseph Covalt of Alliance; significant other, Sue Johnson of Scottsbluff; mother, Sally (Larry) Hansen of Alliance; brother, Ryan (Penny) Covalt of Sheridan, WY; sister, Cheri Covalt (David Abel) of Onaga, KS; along with several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his father, Lanny Covalt; sister, Alaine Covalt; brother, James Covalt; grandparents, Catherine and Lewis Covalt and Fern and Clarence Reinmuth.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Regional West Medical Center for their kind, compassionate care.

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 </figure>A fisherman, hunter, and artist, Lonnie Covalt, 54, of Scottsbluff, went to his Heavenly home Sunday, June 12, 2022, when he departed from Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff surrounded by his family. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater.&nbsp; A reception will follow at the Starr Street Diner in Broadwater.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to Rose Hill Cemetery or Broadwater Rural Fire Department in lieu of flowers.&nbsp; Online condolences can be left at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.Lonnie was born September 29, 1967, in Alliance to Landon and Sally (Reinmuth) Covalt.&nbsp; He graduated from Alliance High School in 1985, then attended college at WNCC.&nbsp; He enrolled in the school of aviation to become an A&amp;P mechanic and made the Dean’s List.&nbsp; It was later in Lonnie’s career that he attended Bell Helicopter School in Dallas, Texas for Field Maintenance.&nbsp; He soloed at Alliance City Airport in a Cessna 150 on June 6, 1986, with his stepfather as instructor.Survivors include his son, Joseph Covalt of Alliance; significant other, Sue Johnson of Scottsbluff; mother, Sally (Larry) Hansen of Alliance; brother, Ryan (Penny) Covalt of Sheridan, WY; sister, Cheri Covalt (David Abel) of Onaga, KS; along with several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, Lanny Covalt; sister, Alaine Covalt; brother, James Covalt; grandparents, Catherine and Lewis Covalt and Fern and Clarence Reinmuth.The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Regional West Medical Center for their kind, compassionate care.

Lonnie Covalt (1967 - 2022)

Eugene L Brown, age 78, of Gering, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center.

Eugene was born in Dodge City, Kansas, March 21, 1944, to Sam and Helen (Spencer) Brown. He attended school and graduated high school in Los Angeles, California. He married Lorraine Powell on May 24, 1970 in Scottsbluff and made their home in Gering where they lived all their life. For many years, he worked as a painter for Lockwood, then was an over the road truck driver from coast to coast and border to border.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Lorraine, along with 21 nieces and nephews, 40 + great nieces and nephews, 4 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law and extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.

A graveside service will be held at the Hemingford Cemetery on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:30 am with Pastor Joe Petersen officiating. A luncheon at the family homestead will follow the services. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Brown family.

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 </figure><h2>Eugene L Brown, age 78, of Gering, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center.</h2>Eugene was born in Dodge City, Kansas, March 21, 1944, to Sam and Helen (Spencer) Brown. He attended school and graduated high school in Los Angeles, California. He married Lorraine Powell on May 24, 1970 in Scottsbluff and made their home in Gering where they lived all their life. For many years, he worked as a painter for Lockwood, then was an over the road truck driver from coast to coast and border to border.He leaves behind his loving wife, Lorraine, along with 21 nieces and nephews, 40 + great nieces and nephews, 4 sisters-in-law and 2 brothers-in-law and extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters.A graveside service will be held at the Hemingford Cemetery on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:30 am with Pastor Joe Petersen officiating. A luncheon at the family homestead will follow the services. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Brown family.

Eugene L. Brown (1944 - 2022)

Teresa “Terri” L Steyer, 69 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her home,

Her Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering with Fr. Michael McDonald officiating. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be held at a later date. At her request, cremation has taken place. Fondest memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with services.

She was born on June 24, 1952 to Leo and Ida (Newton) Jacobs in Oshkosh, Nebraska. She received her education in Oshkosh.

Terri was united in marriage to Stephen Steyer on October 25, 1974 in Gering, Nebraska and made their home in Gering.

She worked for Bailey Town &amp; Country in 1990 transferred to COOP and worked as a delivery driver until 2001.

She loved animals and tried to adopt all she could. Her love of nature, watching birds especially robins.

She loved and enjoyed her kids and would do anything she could for them. She was a beautiful wife, who love her husband. She also loved her grandchildren and loved watching them and spending time with them.

She was a member of Christ the King Church.

Terri is survived by her husband Stephen; daughter Shanna Steyer; sons Jeremie Steyer and Anthony (Dorthy) Steyer; brothers Dennis (Marianne) Jacobs, Kenny (Mara) Jacobs; five grandsons; three granddaughters, two step granddaughters and two step great granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; father-in-law Ray Steyer; sisters LaVonne Odell and Marlene Thompson; brothers-in-law Gar Odell and Jim Thompson; niece Bobbi Thompson and nephews Donny Vista, Danny Odell and Eran Steyer.

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 </figure><h2>Teresa “Terri” L Steyer, 69 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her home,</h2>Her Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering with Fr. Michael McDonald officiating. A rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m. at the church. Burial will be held at a later date. At her request, cremation has taken place. Fondest memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with services.She was born on June 24, 1952 to Leo and Ida (Newton) Jacobs in Oshkosh, Nebraska. She received her education in Oshkosh.Terri was united in marriage to Stephen Steyer on October 25, 1974 in Gering, Nebraska and made their home in Gering.She worked for Bailey Town &amp; Country in 1990 transferred to COOP and worked as a delivery driver until 2001.She loved animals and tried to adopt all she could. Her love of nature, watching birds especially robins.She loved and enjoyed her kids and would do anything she could for them. She was a beautiful wife, who love her husband. She also loved her grandchildren and loved watching them and spending time with them.She was a member of Christ the King Church.Terri is survived by her husband Stephen; daughter Shanna Steyer; sons Jeremie Steyer and Anthony (Dorthy) Steyer; brothers Dennis (Marianne) Jacobs, Kenny (Mara) Jacobs; five grandsons; three granddaughters, two step granddaughters and two step great granddaughters and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her mother and father; father-in-law Ray Steyer; sisters LaVonne Odell and Marlene Thompson; brothers-in-law Gar Odell and Jim Thompson; niece Bobbi Thompson and nephews Donny Vista, Danny Odell and Eran Steyer.

Teresa 'Terri' L. Steyer (1952 - 2022)

Myrtle Mason, age 73, of Bayard, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022.

At her request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at a later date.

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

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 </figure><h2>Myrtle Mason, age 73, of Bayard, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022.</h2>At her request, cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at a later date.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Mason family.

Myrtle Mason, 73

&nbsp; Rita Anne (Fitzmorris) Walrath, 94, of Scottsbluff, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at The Residency in Scottsbluff. Her memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Gering United Methodist Church with Pastor Seth Leypoldt officiating. Private family inurnment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Rita’s honor be made in care of The Residency or Legacy of the Plains Museum. Online condolences may be made by viewing Rita’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Rita Anne Fitzmorris was born on March 23, 1928, in Elmwood Place, Ohio to Chester and Beulah (Eaton) Fitzmorris. They moved to Scottsbluff in 1930. She attended grade school in Scottsbluff, junior high school in Denver, and Scottsbluff High School where she graduated as valedictorian in 1945. She attended Scottsbluff Junior College and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1949. She was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma business honorary and president of Delta Gamma sorority. Rita married James Walrath on June 20, 1949. They lived one year in Lincoln then returned to the Gering Valley area where they farmed. In 1964 they purchased Riverview Golf Course, later sold in 1977. She also worked as Office Manager and Bookkeeper for the Gentry Clark Medical Center for almost 30 years. Rita was a charter member of the Gering Jaycee Ems and was president when the Jaycees started the Oregon Trail Days Barbecue in the park. At that time, the wives were responsible for making all the potato salad for the event. She was a member and first president of the Gering Valley Project Club. She was a member and past president of PEO Chapter EV and the First Methodist Church. She also served as treasurer for the NPV (now Legacy of the Plains) museum. She delivered Meals-on Wheels and volunteered at the hospital gift shop. Rita was an avid bridge player, playing in many different clubs and foursomes. In 1998 she and Jim moved to the Residency of Scottsbluff, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Thank you to the Residency staff for their compassion and care. Rita is survived by her son David (Christel) Walrath, daughter Anne Mueller, daughter-in-law Kris (Ron) Brooks, grandchildren James (Sandra), Jeremy (Angela), and Perishia Mueller (Curtis Kessler), Elaine (Cass), Erica (Josh) Cook, Erin, Mike (Kailee), and Nick (Hillary)Walrath, eight great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, as well as many other family. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Jim, son Tom, and brother and sister-in-law Dale (Margret) Fitzmorris&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Rita Anne (Fitzmorris) Walrath, 94, of Scottsbluff, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at The Residency in Scottsbluff. Her memorial service will be held at 2pm on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Gering United Methodist Church with Pastor Seth Leypoldt officiating. Private family inurnment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Rita’s honor be made in care of The Residency or Legacy of the Plains Museum. Online condolences may be made by viewing Rita’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Rita Anne Fitzmorris was born on March 23, 1928, in Elmwood Place, Ohio to Chester and Beulah (Eaton) Fitzmorris. They moved to Scottsbluff in 1930. She attended grade school in Scottsbluff, junior high school in Denver, and Scottsbluff High School where she graduated as valedictorian in 1945. She attended Scottsbluff Junior College and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1949. She was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma business honorary and president of Delta Gamma sorority. Rita married James Walrath on June 20, 1949. They lived one year in Lincoln then returned to the Gering Valley area where they farmed. In 1964 they purchased Riverview Golf Course, later sold in 1977. She also worked as Office Manager and Bookkeeper for the Gentry Clark Medical Center for almost 30 years. Rita was a charter member of the Gering Jaycee Ems and was president when the Jaycees started the Oregon Trail Days Barbecue in the park. At that time, the wives were responsible for making all the potato salad for the event. She was a member and first president of the Gering Valley Project Club. She was a member and past president of PEO Chapter EV and the First Methodist Church. She also served as treasurer for the NPV (now Legacy of the Plains) museum. She delivered Meals-on Wheels and volunteered at the hospital gift shop. Rita was an avid bridge player, playing in many different clubs and foursomes. In 1998 she and Jim moved to the Residency of Scottsbluff, where they lived the remainder of their lives. Thank you to the Residency staff for their compassion and care. Rita is survived by her son David (Christel) Walrath, daughter Anne Mueller, daughter-in-law Kris (Ron) Brooks, grandchildren James (Sandra), Jeremy (Angela), and Perishia Mueller (Curtis Kessler), Elaine (Cass), Erica (Josh) Cook, Erin, Mike (Kailee), and Nick (Hillary)Walrath, eight great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, as well as many other family. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Jim, son Tom, and brother and sister-in-law Dale (Margret) Fitzmorris&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Rita Anne (Fitzmorris) Walrath (1928 - 2022)

Craig Conway of Chadron, Nebraska, died May 29, 2022 at Rose Medical Center in Denver after a prolonged illness.

Craig was born September 29, 1975, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Darrell Conway and Robin Perry. He grew up in Bridgeport, Nebraska, and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1994. He continued his education at Chadron State College, where he graduated in 1998. The following year, he married the love of his life, Joleen (McKibben) Conway. Craig and Joleen made their home in Chadron and welcomed their daughter, Gillian, in 2008.

During his life, Conway was diagnosed with rare cancers multiple times and within the last decade, he underwent several surgeries, extended hospital stays in Illinois, Georgia, and Colorado, as well as multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Throughout these procedures, Craig maintained a positive attitude and served as an inspiration and beacon of perseverance for many.

Craig worked at Chadron State College for 21 years, most recently as a Publications Specialist who managed the Print Shop. He was hired as a Print Shop Technician and operated the college’s offset printing press for several years while handling finishing services, such as binding, folding, and cutting. In addition to his printing expertise, Conway was a talented graphic designer and artist.

Craig is survived by his wife, Joleen, daughter, Gillian, father, Darrell and his wife Deb, mother, Robin and her husband Steve, six sisters: Cheree Fisher (Hal), Jessica Roebuck, Shelby Spaur (Kyle), Melanie Jackson (Bill), Mary Moore, and Bobbie Stuart (Derek). Also surviving him are his extended family, including his in-laws and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding Craig in death were his grandparents and a niece, Audrey.

A memorial service will be Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Hall on the campus of Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, with Pastor Aaron Sprock officiating. Services will be livestreamed through Bridgeport Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page. A graveside service will be Friday June 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport, Nebraska. A reception will follow at Court House &amp; Jail Rock Golf Course in Bridgeport, Nebraska.

Memorials are established for Circle of Light at the Chadron Community Hospital and the Nebraska Children’s Home. Donations may be sent to Bridgeport Memorial Chapel, PO Box 367, Bridgeport, NE 69336, who is in charge of arrangements. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com</a>.

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 </figure>Craig Conway of Chadron, Nebraska, died May 29, 2022 at Rose Medical Center in Denver after a prolonged illness.Craig was born September 29, 1975, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Darrell Conway and Robin Perry. He grew up in Bridgeport, Nebraska, and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1994. He continued his education at Chadron State College, where he graduated in 1998. The following year, he married the love of his life, Joleen (McKibben) Conway. Craig and Joleen made their home in Chadron and welcomed their daughter, Gillian, in 2008.During his life, Conway was diagnosed with rare cancers multiple times and within the last decade, he underwent several surgeries, extended hospital stays in Illinois, Georgia, and Colorado, as well as multiple rounds of chemotherapy and radiation. Throughout these procedures, Craig maintained a positive attitude and served as an inspiration and beacon of perseverance for many.Craig worked at Chadron State College for 21 years, most recently as a Publications Specialist who managed the Print Shop. He was hired as a Print Shop Technician and operated the college’s offset printing press for several years while handling finishing services, such as binding, folding, and cutting. In addition to his printing expertise, Conway was a talented graphic designer and artist.Craig is survived by his wife, Joleen, daughter, Gillian, father, Darrell and his wife Deb, mother, Robin and her husband Steve, six sisters: Cheree Fisher (Hal), Jessica Roebuck, Shelby Spaur (Kyle), Melanie Jackson (Bill), Mary Moore, and Bobbie Stuart (Derek). Also surviving him are his extended family, including his in-laws and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Preceding Craig in death were his grandparents and a niece, Audrey.A memorial service will be Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at Memorial Hall on the campus of Chadron State College in Chadron, Nebraska, with Pastor Aaron Sprock officiating. Services will be livestreamed through Bridgeport Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page. A graveside service will be Friday June 17 at 2:30 p.m. at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport, Nebraska. A reception will follow at Court House &amp; Jail Rock Golf Course in Bridgeport, Nebraska.Memorials are established for Circle of Light at the Chadron Community Hospital and the Nebraska Children’s Home. Donations may be sent to Bridgeport Memorial Chapel, PO Box 367, Bridgeport, NE 69336, who is in charge of arrangements. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com</a>.

Craig Conway (1975 - 2022)

Memorial Services for Connie K. (Gericke) Leever will be Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Alliance City Park Shelter House.

Connie K. (Gericke) Leever, 78, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on February 2, 2022. Connie was born to Jack and Darlene Gericke on November 4, 1943, in Alliance, NE. The youngest of two daughters, she lived in Alliance for most of her life and graduated from Alliance High School. She was married to Sandy Leever on August 12, 1962. They had one child together, Sheila (Leever) Bacon. She moved from Alliance to Fort Collins in 2000 with Bill Carrell. Connie worked at K-Mart for many years in Alliance, NE. She also worked as a homemaker and helped with 4-H events while Sheila was young. Connie enjoyed reading, watching crime and mystery shows, and spending time with her family. Connie is survived by her special friend, Bill Carrell, daughter, Sheila Bacon (Larry), of Merna, NE, granddaughters Janice (Grayson) Lukasik of Florence, MT, and Sarah (Mark) Szakacs of Hyannis, NE, six great-grandchildren, and her dog Maggie. She is preceded in death by her spouse, Sandy, who passed in 1995, both parents, her sister, Darla Brestol, and her grandson, Spencer Bacon. Memorial services will take place at a later date. Thank you to the staff at Columbine West Nursing Home for their excellent care. Friends and family can share condolences at goesfuneralcare.com.

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 </figure>Memorial Services for Connie K. (Gericke) Leever will be Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Alliance City Park Shelter House.Connie K. (Gericke) Leever, 78, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on February 2, 2022. Connie was born to Jack and Darlene Gericke on November 4, 1943, in Alliance, NE. The youngest of two daughters, she lived in Alliance for most of her life and graduated from Alliance High School. She was married to Sandy Leever on August 12, 1962. They had one child together, Sheila (Leever) Bacon. She moved from Alliance to Fort Collins in 2000 with Bill Carrell. Connie worked at K-Mart for many years in Alliance, NE. She also worked as a homemaker and helped with 4-H events while Sheila was young. Connie enjoyed reading, watching crime and mystery shows, and spending time with her family. Connie is survived by her special friend, Bill Carrell, daughter, Sheila Bacon (Larry), of Merna, NE, granddaughters Janice (Grayson) Lukasik of Florence, MT, and Sarah (Mark) Szakacs of Hyannis, NE, six great-grandchildren, and her dog Maggie. She is preceded in death by her spouse, Sandy, who passed in 1995, both parents, her sister, Darla Brestol, and her grandson, Spencer Bacon. Memorial services will take place at a later date. Thank you to the staff at Columbine West Nursing Home for their excellent care. Friends and family can share condolences at goesfuneralcare.com.

Connie K. (Gericke) Leever (1943 - 2022)

Larry John Debus, 83, passed away June 4,&nbsp;2022 at Highland Park Care Center. He was born at his home, in&nbsp;Torrington, WY July 14, 1938 to John and Frieda (Schlager) Debus. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1956. In his youth he was a member of the Wyoming National Guard. He married Karen J Blaylock on June 1, 1957. They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. To this union 3 children were born.

Larry and Karen lived in Torrington until 1967 where he worked for Martindale Plumbing &amp; Heating. They then moved to Morrill, NE where Larry went to work at Platte Valley Plumbing &amp; Heating in Scottsbluff. He moved the family to Kansas for work purposes in the Fall of 1968. They then moved back to Northwest of Morrill in the Spring of 1970. In the Fall of 1973 the opportunity presented itself for him to move his family to Alliance while he was working for Modern Plumbing &amp; Heating. He was given the opportunity in late 1974, early 1975 to pursue his own business creating Alliance Plumbing &amp; Heating which was located at 504 Flack. In the early 80’s Larry went to work for the City of Alliance. He worked for the city water department for 7 years then went back to work plumbing with his son Brian until 2000 when he suffered a major heart attack which forced him into early retirement.

His entire life Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. They purchased a cabin at Lake Minatare in 1981. This is where the kids, grandkids and great grandkids enjoyed the lake and all it had to offer.

He is survived by his wife Karen of the home, sons Brian of Alliance, Brent of Gering and daughter Suzanne (Roger) Bedient of Alliance, daughter-in-love Lora Young of Omaha, his grandchildren, Paige Debus of Alliance, Kyle (Katelynn) Debus of Gering, Justin Debus (Jennifer Figueroa), Jessica Debus, AJ (Ammie) Bedient, all of Alliance, Kaycee(Katie) Bedient Mosley of Lincoln, Cherity Bedient and Evin Bedient of Alliance, granddaughter-in-love Amanda(Nick) Klever of St. Paul MN and his great-grandchildren, Leah Johnson, Anastasia Looser of Alliance, Lincoln &amp; Jenna Debus of Gering, Steven Long(Bedient), Addisyn &amp; Brecken Bedient of Alliance. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Huckfeldt of Sheridan, WY, numerous nieces &amp; nephews and his puppy Juliette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Karl Blaylock, brother &amp; sister-in-law Vern &amp; Joyce Debus, brothers-in-law, Phillip Blaylock and Fritz Huckfeldt, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Karla and Harv Bartel, daughters-in-law Laurie (Stafford) Debus &amp; Nancy (Beiber) Debus, granddaughter Rylee Mae Bedient, numerous aunts and uncles, and his puppies Tinker, Mandy &amp; Sheena.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance, 515 Emerson with Russel Saito officiating. Cremation has already taken place and inurnment will follow in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the family at&nbsp;P.O. Box 77, Alliance, NE 69301&nbsp;or to Highland Park Care Center ref. Larry Debus memorial at 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301.

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

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 </figure>Larry John Debus, 83, passed away June 4,&nbsp;2022 at Highland Park Care Center. He was born at his home, in&nbsp;Torrington, WY July 14, 1938 to John and Frieda (Schlager) Debus. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1956. In his youth he was a member of the Wyoming National Guard. He married Karen J Blaylock on June 1, 1957. They just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. To this union 3 children were born.Larry and Karen lived in Torrington until 1967 where he worked for Martindale Plumbing &amp; Heating. They then moved to Morrill, NE where Larry went to work at Platte Valley Plumbing &amp; Heating in Scottsbluff. He moved the family to Kansas for work purposes in the Fall of 1968. They then moved back to Northwest of Morrill in the Spring of 1970. In the Fall of 1973 the opportunity presented itself for him to move his family to Alliance while he was working for Modern Plumbing &amp; Heating. He was given the opportunity in late 1974, early 1975 to pursue his own business creating Alliance Plumbing &amp; Heating which was located at 504 Flack. In the early 80’s Larry went to work for the City of Alliance. He worked for the city water department for 7 years then went back to work plumbing with his son Brian until 2000 when he suffered a major heart attack which forced him into early retirement.His entire life Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. They purchased a cabin at Lake Minatare in 1981. This is where the kids, grandkids and great grandkids enjoyed the lake and all it had to offer.He is survived by his wife Karen of the home, sons Brian of Alliance, Brent of Gering and daughter Suzanne (Roger) Bedient of Alliance, daughter-in-love Lora Young of Omaha, his grandchildren, Paige Debus of Alliance, Kyle (Katelynn) Debus of Gering, Justin Debus (Jennifer Figueroa), Jessica Debus, AJ (Ammie) Bedient, all of Alliance, Kaycee(Katie) Bedient Mosley of Lincoln, Cherity Bedient and Evin Bedient of Alliance, granddaughter-in-love Amanda(Nick) Klever of St. Paul MN and his great-grandchildren, Leah Johnson, Anastasia Looser of Alliance, Lincoln &amp; Jenna Debus of Gering, Steven Long(Bedient), Addisyn &amp; Brecken Bedient of Alliance. He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Huckfeldt of Sheridan, WY, numerous nieces &amp; nephews and his puppy Juliette.He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law Karl Blaylock, brother &amp; sister-in-law Vern &amp; Joyce Debus, brothers-in-law, Phillip Blaylock and Fritz Huckfeldt, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Karla and Harv Bartel, daughters-in-law Laurie (Stafford) Debus &amp; Nancy (Beiber) Debus, granddaughter Rylee Mae Bedient, numerous aunts and uncles, and his puppies Tinker, Mandy &amp; Sheena.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25th at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance, 515 Emerson with Russel Saito officiating. Cremation has already taken place and inurnment will follow in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the family at&nbsp;P.O. Box 77, Alliance, NE 69301&nbsp;or to Highland Park Care Center ref. Larry Debus memorial at 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Larry John Debus (1938 - 2022)

Dorothy Lucille Kirchhoff left our earthly world on June 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Her 92 years were filled with love, adventure, hard work, and proud moments.&nbsp; When a person thinks of what a full and wonderful life could be, one only needs to remember how Dorothy lived hers.

Dorothy’s funeral will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Alliance, NE with the Reverend Tim Stadem officiating. Interment will be at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery near the Skyview golf course that Dorothy happily played at for many years.&nbsp;

Dorothy was born on June 6, 1929, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Fred and Marie Benzel. She had four sisters and one brother and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. Dorothy married her loving husband, Wally, on July 18, 1948. They were married for 73 years. On December 10, 1954, their son Kenneth was born. Dorothy was a longtime member of Saint John's Lutheran Church. Some of her favorite activities were going to church, golfing, square dancing, and playing bridge. She was an avid volunteer at Carnegie Arts, Box Butte General Hospital Giftshop, Hospital Auxiliary, Hilltoppers, she was a cub scout leader, served her church family, and also delivered Meals on Wheels. Many people will also remember her as a checker at the Jack and Jill Grocery Store.

Dorothy is survived by her husband Wally, and her son, Ken Kirchhoff (Nancy) of Fort Collins, CO, her grandchildren, Amy Reynolds (Andy) of Fort Collins, CO; Betsey Kirchhoff of Wellington, CO; and Brian Kirchhoff (Avery) of West Palm Beach, FL and her great grandchildren; Kayla and Allie Reynolds, Jasmin Kirchhoff, and Ryder Kirchhoff. She is also survived by her sisters Marian Schwartzkoph of Portland, OR, and Janet Bentley (Darrell) of Gering, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Fred; her sisters Eileen Jay and Caroline Groskoph, and brother Arthur Benzel.

Our family extends our love, gratitude, and appreciation to mom’s many friends, young and old, who were with her until the very end of her time here on earth. A very special thanks to Home Health, Hospice from Regional West Medical Center, Sally Bryner, and the doctors, nurses, caretakers, and other staff at the Box Butte General Hospital. Appreciation to all others who helped with services, food, visits, and more; we are very thankful for you.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>Dorothy Lucille Kirchhoff left our earthly world on June 2, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Her 92 years were filled with love, adventure, hard work, and proud moments.&nbsp; When a person thinks of what a full and wonderful life could be, one only needs to remember how Dorothy lived hers.Dorothy’s funeral will be held on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Saint John's Lutheran Church in Alliance, NE with the Reverend Tim Stadem officiating. Interment will be at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery near the Skyview golf course that Dorothy happily played at for many years.&nbsp;Dorothy was born on June 6, 1929, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Fred and Marie Benzel. She had four sisters and one brother and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. Dorothy married her loving husband, Wally, on July 18, 1948. They were married for 73 years. On December 10, 1954, their son Kenneth was born. Dorothy was a longtime member of Saint John's Lutheran Church. Some of her favorite activities were going to church, golfing, square dancing, and playing bridge. She was an avid volunteer at Carnegie Arts, Box Butte General Hospital Giftshop, Hospital Auxiliary, Hilltoppers, she was a cub scout leader, served her church family, and also delivered Meals on Wheels. Many people will also remember her as a checker at the Jack and Jill Grocery Store.Dorothy is survived by her husband Wally, and her son, Ken Kirchhoff (Nancy) of Fort Collins, CO, her grandchildren, Amy Reynolds (Andy) of Fort Collins, CO; Betsey Kirchhoff of Wellington, CO; and Brian Kirchhoff (Avery) of West Palm Beach, FL and her great grandchildren; Kayla and Allie Reynolds, Jasmin Kirchhoff, and Ryder Kirchhoff. She is also survived by her sisters Marian Schwartzkoph of Portland, OR, and Janet Bentley (Darrell) of Gering, NE. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Fred; her sisters Eileen Jay and Caroline Groskoph, and brother Arthur Benzel.Our family extends our love, gratitude, and appreciation to mom’s many friends, young and old, who were with her until the very end of her time here on earth. A very special thanks to Home Health, Hospice from Regional West Medical Center, Sally Bryner, and the doctors, nurses, caretakers, and other staff at the Box Butte General Hospital. Appreciation to all others who helped with services, food, visits, and more; we are very thankful for you.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Dorothy Lucille Kirchhoff (1929 - 2022)

Funeral Services for Georgia McCoy, 83 of Crawford, Nebraska will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10:00am at the Congregational Church in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Crawford City Cemetery in Crawford, Nebraska.

Georgia passed away June 3, 2022 at her home in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; Mrs. McCoy was born July 10, 1938 in Crawford, Nebraska.

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

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

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Georgia McCoy, 83 of Crawford, Nebraska will be Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 10:00am at the Congregational Church in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Crawford City Cemetery in Crawford, Nebraska.Georgia passed away June 3, 2022 at her home in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; Mrs. McCoy was born July 10, 1938 in Crawford, Nebraska.A memorial has been established for the Crawford Congregational Church and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Georgia McCoy (1938 - 2022)

Memorial Services for Mimi Wheeler-Groves, 64 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2:00pm at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.

Mimi passed away May 31, 2022 in St. George, Utah.&nbsp; Mimi was born August 14, 1957 in Frederick, Oklahoma.

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 </figure>Memorial Services for Mimi Wheeler-Groves, 64 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2:00pm at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.Mimi passed away May 31, 2022 in St. George, Utah.&nbsp; Mimi was born August 14, 1957 in Frederick, Oklahoma.A momorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

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