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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Faye Una Chrisman (1934 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Syrena M Parks (1997 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

Louetta Sue Vogel, 91

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Shirley Jean McCue (1931 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Lee Chick (1936 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ella White (1927 - 2022)

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

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

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

Lloyd retired from BNSF as a carman in 2005.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lloyd Dean Howel (1942 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

Rita Schrock (1946 - 2022)

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

He was preceded in death by his parents Alton and  Margaret Burden, Torrington, his sisters Paulette Deaton, Patricia Moore, Lorna White, his brothers G.R Calvert, Ted Spies, and Loren White.

He is survived by his partner Tanya, his brother Bill White (Connie) of Torrington, sisters Adele Wells (Bob) of LaGrange, WY, Alberta Gentleman (Jack) of Alliance, NE, Roberta Hopkins( Terry) of Casper, WY, JoAnne (Bill),  Patty and  Norma.  Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. 

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

Alton 'Joe' Paul White

Dana Duane Daniels was born November 19, 1963 in Livingston, Montana to Duane Gene Daniels and Marjorie (Winnie) Winifred Byford. He passed away in Heber, Arizona, November 23, 2022 on the trip home from Phoenix, Arizona after his second cancer surgery.

Dana was an Alliance High Graduate of 1982. He attended Chadron State College for one year before deciding the Army was a better fit for him. He was enlisted in the Army from 1983-1986, spending a one year tour in South Korea.

He married his High School sweetheart, Liz Jones, in Alliance NE in May, 1985. They had a life filled with much love and many adventures making for beautiful memories to cherish. Together they are blessed with two beautiful daughters.

Growing up in Montana, Dana was naturally an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to camp and later in his life got to enjoy the great outdoors at their cabin in the Black Hills,&nbsp;riding ATV's, fishing and just relaxing with his family, friends and his dog Otis. It was most definitely his happy place.

Dana was very athletic, playing baseball in Montana and being a successful track &amp; field athlete at Alliance High. He was part of the 4x800 relay in 1982 that won a gold medal at the&nbsp;State Track Meet, setting a new school record for that year.

Dana and Liz lived in several states before returning to Alliance and starting his career of 28 years at the BNSF Railroad and was looking forward to retirement. But his cancer had a&nbsp;different plan. Through the railroad, he gained some of his best friends that he enjoyed spending time with, drinking a few beers and solving all the world’s problems.

He was a good person and loved to help anyone in need, from his family and friends, to a homeless man, Sam in Phoenix that he felt some sort of connection to while he was undergoing his cancer treatment. He just knew so much about so many things - he will be sorely missed.

Dana is survived by his wife, Liz and two daughters, Stephanie Kathleen and Madison Marie and his best dog Otis, all of Alliance, NE. He is also by his sisters, Paula Daniels (children&nbsp;Daniel and Stephen Grahek) of Polson, MT and Rhonda (Chuck) Dentler (children Nicole and Cody) of Hemingford, NE along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, both here in the United States and in England, where his mother was from. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two nephews.

The saying "Only the good die young" is very true in this case. Forever an empty place in our life’s, but what an awesome guardian angel we have ...

Memorial services will be Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

The family prefers memorials be given to either Veterans State Cemetery At Alliance&nbsp; Foundation or to H.O.R.C.N., an organization in Heber, AZ that assisted Dana’s family when he passed away in their town on the way home.&nbsp; Those memorials may be sent in care of the family to&nbsp;1846 Niobrara Avenue, 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>Dana Duane Daniels was born November 19, 1963 in Livingston, Montana to Duane Gene Daniels and Marjorie (Winnie) Winifred Byford. He passed away in Heber, Arizona, November 23, 2022 on the trip home from Phoenix, Arizona after his second cancer surgery.Dana was an Alliance High Graduate of 1982. He attended Chadron State College for one year before deciding the Army was a better fit for him. He was enlisted in the Army from 1983-1986, spending a one year tour in South Korea.He married his High School sweetheart, Liz Jones, in Alliance NE in May, 1985. They had a life filled with much love and many adventures making for beautiful memories to cherish. Together they are blessed with two beautiful daughters.Growing up in Montana, Dana was naturally an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved to camp and later in his life got to enjoy the great outdoors at their cabin in the Black Hills,&nbsp;riding ATV's, fishing and just relaxing with his family, friends and his dog Otis. It was most definitely his happy place.Dana was very athletic, playing baseball in Montana and being a successful track &amp; field athlete at Alliance High. He was part of the 4x800 relay in 1982 that won a gold medal at the&nbsp;State Track Meet, setting a new school record for that year.Dana and Liz lived in several states before returning to Alliance and starting his career of 28 years at the BNSF Railroad and was looking forward to retirement. But his cancer had a&nbsp;different plan. Through the railroad, he gained some of his best friends that he enjoyed spending time with, drinking a few beers and solving all the world’s problems.He was a good person and loved to help anyone in need, from his family and friends, to a homeless man, Sam in Phoenix that he felt some sort of connection to while he was undergoing his cancer treatment. He just knew so much about so many things - he will be sorely missed.Dana is survived by his wife, Liz and two daughters, Stephanie Kathleen and Madison Marie and his best dog Otis, all of Alliance, NE. He is also by his sisters, Paula Daniels (children&nbsp;Daniel and Stephen Grahek) of Polson, MT and Rhonda (Chuck) Dentler (children Nicole and Cody) of Hemingford, NE along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins, both here in the United States and in England, where his mother was from. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and two nephews.The saying "Only the good die young" is very true in this case. Forever an empty place in our life’s, but what an awesome guardian angel we have ...Memorial services will be Friday, December 2, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church.&nbsp;The family prefers memorials be given to either Veterans State Cemetery At Alliance&nbsp; Foundation or to H.O.R.C.N., an organization in Heber, AZ that assisted Dana’s family when he passed away in their town on the way home.&nbsp; Those memorials may be sent in care of the family to&nbsp;1846 Niobrara Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dana Duane Daniels (1963 - 2022)

Lillyan Vaye Rask went to her heavenly home on November 22, 2022 at the age of 92.&nbsp;

Lillyan was born to Lynn and Addie (Long) Buchanan on October 30, 1930 in Alliance, NE.&nbsp; When she was seven she moved with her mother and sister Ruby to Scottsbluff.&nbsp; It was there that she met the love of her life Pete Rask.&nbsp; They were married on August 30, 1947.&nbsp; After the birth of their first two daughters, they moved back to Alliance.&nbsp; Lillyan worked with Pete through the years with the various businesses that they owned.&nbsp; After Pete’s passing in 1983, Lillyan continued to provide numerous volunteer services for St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Eagles Auxiliary, RSVP, the Carnegie Art Center and the Alliance Chamber.&nbsp; She spent countless hours with each of these organizations until a decline in her health forced her to take a step back in 2009.&nbsp; With her retirement, she was also able to take numerous trips and tours around the US and traveled to all except for two states.

Lillyan was an incredible sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.&nbsp; She never knew a stranger and always put others before herself.&nbsp; Her family meant the world to her, and she did an amazing job of showing that love to each and every one.

She is survived by her daughter Karen (Tim) Kennedy of Gillette, WY, her son Gary (Geno) Rask of Arvada, CO, her daughter Cindy (Garry) Frank of Casper, WY and her daughter Kris (John) Funk of Casper, WY.&nbsp; She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Rask, her father Lynn Buchanan, her mother Addie McLaughlin, her sister and brother-in-law Ruby and Jim Hewitt, her sister Rosemary England, her brother Vic Dompierre, her daughter Connie Waits, her daughter Linda Johnson and her son Allen Rask.

Funeral services will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022 with Maurine Roller, P.M.A. officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 2:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the Alliance Eagles Auxiliary or to Box Butte County RSVP.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Lillyan Vaye Rask went to her heavenly home on November 22, 2022 at the age of 92.&nbsp;Lillyan was born to Lynn and Addie (Long) Buchanan on October 30, 1930 in Alliance, NE.&nbsp; When she was seven she moved with her mother and sister Ruby to Scottsbluff.&nbsp; It was there that she met the love of her life Pete Rask.&nbsp; They were married on August 30, 1947.&nbsp; After the birth of their first two daughters, they moved back to Alliance.&nbsp; Lillyan worked with Pete through the years with the various businesses that they owned.&nbsp; After Pete’s passing in 1983, Lillyan continued to provide numerous volunteer services for St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Eagles Auxiliary, RSVP, the Carnegie Art Center and the Alliance Chamber.&nbsp; She spent countless hours with each of these organizations until a decline in her health forced her to take a step back in 2009.&nbsp; With her retirement, she was also able to take numerous trips and tours around the US and traveled to all except for two states.Lillyan was an incredible sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.&nbsp; She never knew a stranger and always put others before herself.&nbsp; Her family meant the world to her, and she did an amazing job of showing that love to each and every one.She is survived by her daughter Karen (Tim) Kennedy of Gillette, WY, her son Gary (Geno) Rask of Arvada, CO, her daughter Cindy (Garry) Frank of Casper, WY and her daughter Kris (John) Funk of Casper, WY.&nbsp; She is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Pete Rask, her father Lynn Buchanan, her mother Addie McLaughlin, her sister and brother-in-law Ruby and Jim Hewitt, her sister Rosemary England, her brother Vic Dompierre, her daughter Connie Waits, her daughter Linda Johnson and her son Allen Rask.Funeral services will be at St. John’s Lutheran Church at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 2, 2022 with Maurine Roller, P.M.A. officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 2:00 – 6:00 pm on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Bates-Gould Funeral Home.Memorials may be given to the Alliance Eagles Auxiliary or to Box Butte County RSVP.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Lillyan Vaye Rask (1930 - 2022)

Opal Ruth Tolstedt was born November 10, 1928 in Alliance, Nebraska to Olaf and Gertrude (Sterling) Olsen.&nbsp; Her growing up years were spent in rural Mitchell and Alliance.&nbsp; Opal celebrated her 94th birthday on November 10 and passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital following two years of loving care at Highland Park Care Center.

Opal graduated from Alliance High School in 1947. She met Wayne Tolstedt in Alliance and they were married October 23, 1949.

Most people knew Opal from her years at the Guardian State Bank. She also worked at Western Heritage Credit Union, Montgomery Ward, Kandy Snap, was an Avon dealer and was a rural school teacher. She was a leader in a Saint John's Lutheran Church service group and in the Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary. Opal's friendly smile, quick wit and kindness were beloved by many.

She is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Krestie) Tolstedt and Dick Tolstedt all of Alliance; four grandchildren, Tony (Sara) Tolstedt of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Jenny (Scott) Przymus of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Samantha (Ahmed) Ajroud of Middleport, New York, and Jordan (Bret) Dahl of Alliance, Nebraska; and eight great-grandchildren, Rowan, Thayne, Neji, Bree, Ethan, Ryker, Hedi, and Neil.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her parents, and eight brothers and sisters.

Memorial services will be held Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's United Lutheran Church with Maurine Roller, P.M.A. officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.

Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary, Highland Park Care Center Memory Support Unit, or&nbsp;St John's United Lutheran Church service groups.

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 </figure>Opal Ruth Tolstedt was born November 10, 1928 in Alliance, Nebraska to Olaf and Gertrude (Sterling) Olsen.&nbsp; Her growing up years were spent in rural Mitchell and Alliance.&nbsp; Opal celebrated her 94th birthday on November 10 and passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital following two years of loving care at Highland Park Care Center.Opal graduated from Alliance High School in 1947. She met Wayne Tolstedt in Alliance and they were married October 23, 1949.Most people knew Opal from her years at the Guardian State Bank. She also worked at Western Heritage Credit Union, Montgomery Ward, Kandy Snap, was an Avon dealer and was a rural school teacher. She was a leader in a Saint John's Lutheran Church service group and in the Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary. Opal's friendly smile, quick wit and kindness were beloved by many.She is survived by her two sons, Jerry (Krestie) Tolstedt and Dick Tolstedt all of Alliance; four grandchildren, Tony (Sara) Tolstedt of Spring Hill, Tennessee, Jenny (Scott) Przymus of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Samantha (Ahmed) Ajroud of Middleport, New York, and Jordan (Bret) Dahl of Alliance, Nebraska; and eight great-grandchildren, Rowan, Thayne, Neji, Bree, Ethan, Ryker, Hedi, and Neil.Opal was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her parents, and eight brothers and sisters.Memorial services will be held Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's United Lutheran Church with Maurine Roller, P.M.A. officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.Memorials may be given to the&nbsp;Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary, Highland Park Care Center Memory Support Unit, or&nbsp;St John's United Lutheran Church service groups.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Opal Ruth Tolstedt (1928 - 2022)

John (Todd) Gilliland passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2022, of an unknown cause. Todd was born to Terry and Sonya Gilliland in Kearney, Nebraska, on May 6, 1964.

In his early years, Todd was a phenomenal athlete known across the state for his size, speed, and fierce competitiveness. He was also known as a gentle giant, showing kindness and compassion to those struggling or down on their luck. He was known to protect those who were treated poorly by others.

All who knew Todd knew he loved the Oklahoma Sooners football team and reveled in watching The Big 12 match-up every year and was excited when there was a Big10 vs. Big 12 crossover game this year. He was even more excited that the Sooners were victorious. Equal to his love of the Sooners was his love of classic music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. He could quote every lyric and identify every tune! No one could out "Name That Tune" with Todd!

Todd was one of the best athletes of his time – and beyond. He was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and track at Auburn and Mitchell High Schools. Todd was such an amazing football player he was chosen to play in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl annual game and had many scholarship offers to play at the collegiate level. But, as great of a football player as he was, he was probably best known for the many accolades he received as a track athlete. Todd's senior year was a banner year as he was the Class B state champion in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and anchored the 4 x 100-meter relay. You can still see Todd's name on meet record lists across the state, and he held the state Class B record for over thirty years.

In his late teens, Todd began a decades-long battle with Schizophrenia. Despite the devastating disease's impact on his life, he remained loyal and engaged with his family. Todd loved his family and was a kind soul with a generous spirit. He followed all significant events in the lives of his nieces and nephews, including athletics, activities, marriages, careers, and the birth of his great-nephews. Todd's brave fight with this devastating disease influenced many family members' career choices and advocacy. The family hopes to raise awareness of the impact mental illness has on individuals and families and the importance of advocating for services to support those suffering from the effects of mental illness.

Todd is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Sonya (Vasquez) Gilliland, a brother Troy (Michelle) Gilliland of Fairview Park, OH, two sisters, Traci Gilliland of Scottsbluff and Tanya (Mitch) Carter of Castle Pines, CO, nieces and nephews Max, Zane, and Cecilia Gilliland of Fairview Park, OH, Hannah Gilliland of Lincoln, NE, Drew Gilliland of the United States Army, Drake Gilliland of Scottsbluff, NE, Lauren (Ben) Hahn, Paige (Adam) Frye, and Reid Carter of Colorado, four great-nephews, and numerous loving aunts and cousins.

Todd is preceded in death by his father, Terry Gilliland, his grandmothers, Ruby Vasquez and Elizabeth Gilliland, and grandfathers, John Vasquez and JR Gilliland.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Todd to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAML). Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Gilliland family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure><h2>John (Todd) Gilliland passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2022, of an unknown cause. Todd was born to Terry and Sonya Gilliland in Kearney, Nebraska, on May 6, 1964.</h2>In his early years, Todd was a phenomenal athlete known across the state for his size, speed, and fierce competitiveness. He was also known as a gentle giant, showing kindness and compassion to those struggling or down on their luck. He was known to protect those who were treated poorly by others.All who knew Todd knew he loved the Oklahoma Sooners football team and reveled in watching The Big 12 match-up every year and was excited when there was a Big10 vs. Big 12 crossover game this year. He was even more excited that the Sooners were victorious. Equal to his love of the Sooners was his love of classic music from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. He could quote every lyric and identify every tune! No one could out "Name That Tune" with Todd!Todd was one of the best athletes of his time – and beyond. He was a standout athlete in football, basketball, and track at Auburn and Mitchell High Schools. Todd was such an amazing football player he was chosen to play in the Nebraska Shrine Bowl annual game and had many scholarship offers to play at the collegiate level. But, as great of a football player as he was, he was probably best known for the many accolades he received as a track athlete. Todd's senior year was a banner year as he was the Class B state champion in the 100- and 200-meter dashes and anchored the 4 x 100-meter relay. You can still see Todd's name on meet record lists across the state, and he held the state Class B record for over thirty years.In his late teens, Todd began a decades-long battle with Schizophrenia. Despite the devastating disease's impact on his life, he remained loyal and engaged with his family. Todd loved his family and was a kind soul with a generous spirit. He followed all significant events in the lives of his nieces and nephews, including athletics, activities, marriages, careers, and the birth of his great-nephews. Todd's brave fight with this devastating disease influenced many family members' career choices and advocacy. The family hopes to raise awareness of the impact mental illness has on individuals and families and the importance of advocating for services to support those suffering from the effects of mental illness.Todd is survived by his loving and devoted mother, Sonya (Vasquez) Gilliland, a brother Troy (Michelle) Gilliland of Fairview Park, OH, two sisters, Traci Gilliland of Scottsbluff and Tanya (Mitch) Carter of Castle Pines, CO, nieces and nephews Max, Zane, and Cecilia Gilliland of Fairview Park, OH, Hannah Gilliland of Lincoln, NE, Drew Gilliland of the United States Army, Drake Gilliland of Scottsbluff, NE, Lauren (Ben) Hahn, Paige (Adam) Frye, and Reid Carter of Colorado, four great-nephews, and numerous loving aunts and cousins.Todd is preceded in death by his father, Terry Gilliland, his grandmothers, Ruby Vasquez and Elizabeth Gilliland, and grandfathers, John Vasquez and JR Gilliland.A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in honor of Todd to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAML). Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Gilliland family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

John 'Todd' Gilliland (1964 - 2022)

&nbsp;Jess Robert Pilkington (66), of rural Minatare passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, November 18, 2022. His funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Mitchell Berean Church in Mitchell with Pastor Giles Armstrong officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Services will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Jess's honor be made in care of the Mitchell Berean Church or 11.13 Ministries for God's Grace Mobile Meals.

Online condolences may be made by viewing Jess's memorial page at bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Jess was born to Donald (Jess) and Dorothy Pilkington on October 20th, 1956, in Scottsbluff NE. He attended Scottsbluff High School where he was honored as homecoming king and class president his senior year. After graduating high school in 1975, he attended Nebraska Western Community College and General Motors Institute earning his bachelor's degree.

Jess moved home to Scottsbluff and married Joni Eskam on January 28, 1984. They have two daughters, JaCee and JaLee. Those who knew Jess understood he had three things that made his world go round: his family, golf, and serving his clients. And, sometimes on occasion, Husker football. Jess had a kindness and heart that permeated everyone he met. He was always the first to ask about your family or how he could help support you. It didn't matter how busy he was or what he was going through, he would drop everything to offer advice or an upbeat dose of positivity. He was a continual light in the darkness for those that knew him. His encouraging presence will be missed by so many that cherished his friendship. Jess served his community as a financial advisor with Edward Jones for the past 25 years. He had an incredible bond with many of his clients and cared for them deeply. Many depended on him for guidance during life's most altering times such as this. He mentored nearly hundreds of financial advisors, earning him the Edward Jones Spirit of Caring Award multiple times. Many would never know it, as humble as he was, Jess was honored as a top advisor within his firm at Leader's Conference for the past several years. He also loved working alongside his daughter for the last eight years. Most of all, Jess found his true joy in living through his family and friends. He was happiest reading with his granddaughter Olivia or playing a round of golf. His legacy will be best honored by his golden rule "treating people the way you'd like to be treated." He is survived by his wife Joni and two daughters, JaCee (Michael) Petko and JaLee Pilkington both of Scottsbluff, NE; granddaughter Olivia Petko; brother Brian (Linda) Pilkington, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and very special friends. He is proceeded in death by both of his parents, Donald and Dorothy Pilkington of Scottsbluff, NE and infant brother, David Pilkington.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Jess Robert Pilkington (66), of rural Minatare passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, November 18, 2022. His funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Mitchell Berean Church in Mitchell with Pastor Giles Armstrong officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Services will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Jess's honor be made in care of the Mitchell Berean Church or 11.13 Ministries for God's Grace Mobile Meals. Online condolences may be made by viewing Jess's memorial page at bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Jess was born to Donald (Jess) and Dorothy Pilkington on October 20th, 1956, in Scottsbluff NE. He attended Scottsbluff High School where he was honored as homecoming king and class president his senior year. After graduating high school in 1975, he attended Nebraska Western Community College and General Motors Institute earning his bachelor's degree. Jess moved home to Scottsbluff and married Joni Eskam on January 28, 1984. They have two daughters, JaCee and JaLee. Those who knew Jess understood he had three things that made his world go round: his family, golf, and serving his clients. And, sometimes on occasion, Husker football. Jess had a kindness and heart that permeated everyone he met. He was always the first to ask about your family or how he could help support you. It didn't matter how busy he was or what he was going through, he would drop everything to offer advice or an upbeat dose of positivity. He was a continual light in the darkness for those that knew him. His encouraging presence will be missed by so many that cherished his friendship. Jess served his community as a financial advisor with Edward Jones for the past 25 years. He had an incredible bond with many of his clients and cared for them deeply. Many depended on him for guidance during life's most altering times such as this. He mentored nearly hundreds of financial advisors, earning him the Edward Jones Spirit of Caring Award multiple times. Many would never know it, as humble as he was, Jess was honored as a top advisor within his firm at Leader's Conference for the past several years. He also loved working alongside his daughter for the last eight years. Most of all, Jess found his true joy in living through his family and friends. He was happiest reading with his granddaughter Olivia or playing a round of golf. His legacy will be best honored by his golden rule "treating people the way you'd like to be treated." He is survived by his wife Joni and two daughters, JaCee (Michael) Petko and JaLee Pilkington both of Scottsbluff, NE; granddaughter Olivia Petko; brother Brian (Linda) Pilkington, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and very special friends. He is proceeded in death by both of his parents, Donald and Dorothy Pilkington of Scottsbluff, NE and infant brother, David Pilkington.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Jess Robert Pilkington (1956 - 2022)

Patricia L. Mink passed away at the Box Butte General Hospital on Sunday, November 20th, 2022.

Patricia was born June 9th, 1933 in College Springs, Iowa to Herbert and Bertha (Ripley) Lymer and lived in that area until she was 16 years old. The family then moved to Missouri in 1949 and began attending the Fillmore Church of God. It was here she met her future husband, Don Mink at their church youth group. The Lymer and the Mink families became good friends.

Pat graduated from Guilford, MO high school in 1951. Upon graduation, she moved to Maryville, MO and began working at the hospital and worked there for two years before returning to her family home to help her parents with the family farm.

In 1952, her future husband, Don asked her on their first date. He took her to a ball game and&nbsp;then to the Hornsbury Cafe where for $1, they had two burgers, 2 cokes and had 3 nickels left&nbsp;for the Nickelodeon.

Patricia married Don on August 15th, 1954 and they took up residence in Fillmore, MO. There&nbsp;they lived, worked and started their family until in 1959, Don felt called to ministry. They moved&nbsp;to Houston, TX so that Don could attend Gulf Coast Bible College. While there, Pat babysat the&nbsp;children of other students.

Upon graduation in 1964, the family moved to Thayer, MO to pastor a congregation. They&nbsp;served there until the end of 1970. They headed west with a move to Alliance, NE where they began and now continue to serve the Indian Mission Church of God. Pat served to the end of her life.

She is survived by husband, Don, children, Butch and Linda Abold, Charles and Debra&nbsp;Underhill, John and Mel Strasburger, and Nathan and Sara Mink, numerous grand kids and&nbsp;great grand kids. She is also survived by siblings- Francis Troth, Cheryl Christian, Judy&nbsp;Davison and George Lymer. She also had countless nieces and nephews that she prayed for&nbsp;and in-laws who loved her as their own.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Bertha Lymer, parent in-laws, Ewing &amp;&nbsp;Alma Mink, sisters - Shirley Wolf, Dorothy Hughes, and other brothers in-law and sisters-law.

The service for Patricia will be Friday, November 25th at 3 p.m. at the Eagles Club with a meal to follow. She will be buried at a later date in Missouri. A visitation will be Tuesday, November 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to Melody Strasburger,&nbsp;2731 358th Trail, Lakeside, NE&nbsp; 69351.

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 </figure>Patricia L. Mink passed away at the Box Butte General Hospital on Sunday, November 20th, 2022.Patricia was born June 9th, 1933 in College Springs, Iowa to Herbert and Bertha (Ripley) Lymer and lived in that area until she was 16 years old. The family then moved to Missouri in 1949 and began attending the Fillmore Church of God. It was here she met her future husband, Don Mink at their church youth group. The Lymer and the Mink families became good friends.Pat graduated from Guilford, MO high school in 1951. Upon graduation, she moved to Maryville, MO and began working at the hospital and worked there for two years before returning to her family home to help her parents with the family farm.In 1952, her future husband, Don asked her on their first date. He took her to a ball game and&nbsp;then to the Hornsbury Cafe where for $1, they had two burgers, 2 cokes and had 3 nickels left&nbsp;for the Nickelodeon.Patricia married Don on August 15th, 1954 and they took up residence in Fillmore, MO. There&nbsp;they lived, worked and started their family until in 1959, Don felt called to ministry. They moved&nbsp;to Houston, TX so that Don could attend Gulf Coast Bible College. While there, Pat babysat the&nbsp;children of other students.Upon graduation in 1964, the family moved to Thayer, MO to pastor a congregation. They&nbsp;served there until the end of 1970. They headed west with a move to Alliance, NE where they began and now continue to serve the Indian Mission Church of God. Pat served to the end of her life.She is survived by husband, Don, children, Butch and Linda Abold, Charles and Debra&nbsp;Underhill, John and Mel Strasburger, and Nathan and Sara Mink, numerous grand kids and&nbsp;great grand kids. She is also survived by siblings- Francis Troth, Cheryl Christian, Judy&nbsp;Davison and George Lymer. She also had countless nieces and nephews that she prayed for&nbsp;and in-laws who loved her as their own.She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Bertha Lymer, parent in-laws, Ewing &amp;&nbsp;Alma Mink, sisters - Shirley Wolf, Dorothy Hughes, and other brothers in-law and sisters-law.The service for Patricia will be Friday, November 25th at 3 p.m. at the Eagles Club with a meal to follow. She will be buried at a later date in Missouri. A visitation will be Tuesday, November 22 from 4-6 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.Memorials may be sent in care of the family to Melody Strasburger,&nbsp;2731 358th Trail, Lakeside, NE&nbsp; 69351.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Patricia L. Mink (1933 - 2022)

Mary Ann Ylander, 93, of Alliance, Nebraska formerly of Lindsborg, Kansas passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, Nebraska.

Mary Ann was born June 6, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Theodore David Martin and Lola May&nbsp;(Luckey) Martin. She graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, Kansas. Ann attended and graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. While at Bethany College, Ann met her best friend and the love of her life Harry l. Ylander. They were married June 18, 1950. Their loving marriage endured for 70 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to all she knew.

Ann enjoyed being a homemaker, gardening, knitting, playing the organ and piano for church and being&nbsp;a girl scout leader. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life in later years.

She and Harry moved to Alliance, Nebraska in 2020 to be closer to family. During her time in Alliance,&nbsp;she enjoyed making new friends with her fellow residents at Highland Park Assisted Living, watching just about any sporting event and learning about western Nebraska.

Ann is survived by her son, Dr. David (Kathy) Ylander of Alliance and daughter C. Anne (Chuck) Luedders of Black Hawk, Colorado, four grandchildren, Kevin Ylander, Becky (Kenny) Gehrman, Bryce (Laura) Ylander and Brandon (Mandi) Ylander, seven great-grandchildren, three nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry l. Ylander and her parents.

Per her request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date with&nbsp;inurnment in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance, Nebraska alongside her husband Harry.

Memorials may be given to Bethany Lutheran Church or Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Memorials may be sent in care of Dr. David Ylander,&nbsp;2033 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska 69301.

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 </figure>Mary Ann Ylander, 93, of Alliance, Nebraska formerly of Lindsborg, Kansas passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, Nebraska.Mary Ann was born June 6, 1929, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Theodore David Martin and Lola May&nbsp;(Luckey) Martin. She graduated from Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, Kansas. Ann attended and graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. While at Bethany College, Ann met her best friend and the love of her life Harry l. Ylander. They were married June 18, 1950. Their loving marriage endured for 70 years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to all she knew.Ann enjoyed being a homemaker, gardening, knitting, playing the organ and piano for church and being&nbsp;a girl scout leader. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy of her life in later years.She and Harry moved to Alliance, Nebraska in 2020 to be closer to family. During her time in Alliance,&nbsp;she enjoyed making new friends with her fellow residents at Highland Park Assisted Living, watching just about any sporting event and learning about western Nebraska.Ann is survived by her son, Dr. David (Kathy) Ylander of Alliance and daughter C. Anne (Chuck) Luedders of Black Hawk, Colorado, four grandchildren, Kevin Ylander, Becky (Kenny) Gehrman, Bryce (Laura) Ylander and Brandon (Mandi) Ylander, seven great-grandchildren, three nieces and a nephew. She was preceded in death by her husband Harry l. Ylander and her parents.Per her request, cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date with&nbsp;inurnment in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance, Nebraska alongside her husband Harry.Memorials may be given to Bethany Lutheran Church or Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas.Memorials may be sent in care of Dr. David Ylander,&nbsp;2033 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Mary Ann Ylander (1929 - 2022)

Dell Raymond Clark, 83, passed away at his home in Alliance on November 19, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Dell was born October 3, 1939 in Crawford, Nebraska to Alvin “Pete” and Edna Clark of Marsland.

He attended grade school in Marsland and graduated from Hemingford High School in 1957. Dell was an outstanding high school athlete, and it was at a basketball game where he met the love of his life, Karen Gayle Robinson.

Dell described how thankful he was they met that day: “It is amazing what the touch of a hand can do to your heart. That is how I met the wonderful lady that God put here for me and He led us through a happy and wonderful life together.”

Dell and Karen were married at the First Christian Church in Alliance on March 9, 1958. To this union, four children were born: Delynn, Jeffrey (JR), Douglas, and Jason (Jake). They started their family in Alliance, raised them in Lexington from 1966-1976, and then returned to Alliance. Dell was the Quarter Horse president, a 4-H leader, baseball coach and started the Overton Roping Club while in Lexington.

Dell loved the cowboy way of life. A hard worker, Dell found joy in his work ranching, feeding cattle, buying and training horses, and a career as a Nebraska State Brand Inspector. He was an athlete in any sport in which he participated including football, basketball, rodeo, and baseball where he was a Legion player. He passed his love of these events on to his children and grandchildren teaching, coaching and cheering them on always with a lovable heart.

The accolades through his life have been numerous. Only God knows all the wonderful things he has accomplished and that is what was most important to him. Dell had a kind and pure heart and was grateful for his many blessings. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Dell is survived by his wife of 64 years Karen Clark, Alliance; son JR (Julie) Clark, Wellfleet; son Doug Clark, Denver, Colo; and son Jake (Kerin) Clark, Yoder, Wyo. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Jesse (Elizabeth) Cain, Lincoln; Jace (Susan) Cain, Corpus Cristi, Texas; Crista Cain, Hazel Park, Mich.; Wyatt Clark, McCook; Jaden Clark, Curtis; Madison Clark (Bryce) Doeschot, Firth; Kadra Clark, Yoder, Wyo.; and Kyler Clark, Yoder, Wyo. His five great-grandchildren are: Jax Cain and Brayden, Corpus Cristi, Texas; Rogan and Callum Cain, Lincoln; and Garrett Doeschot, Firth. Dell is also survived by his sister Donna (Clell) Riesen, Minatare; and his nieces and nephews and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Edna Clark; his brother Wayne Clark; and daughter Delynn Cain.

“May our father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you all of his blessings and great peace of heart and mind.” 1 Corinthians.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hemingford Cemetery. Bates-Gould Funeral Home of Alliance is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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 </figure>Dell Raymond Clark, 83, passed away at his home in Alliance on November 19, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Dell was born October 3, 1939 in Crawford, Nebraska to Alvin “Pete” and Edna Clark of Marsland.He attended grade school in Marsland and graduated from Hemingford High School in 1957. Dell was an outstanding high school athlete, and it was at a basketball game where he met the love of his life, Karen Gayle Robinson.Dell described how thankful he was they met that day: “It is amazing what the touch of a hand can do to your heart. That is how I met the wonderful lady that God put here for me and He led us through a happy and wonderful life together.”Dell and Karen were married at the First Christian Church in Alliance on March 9, 1958. To this union, four children were born: Delynn, Jeffrey (JR), Douglas, and Jason (Jake). They started their family in Alliance, raised them in Lexington from 1966-1976, and then returned to Alliance. Dell was the Quarter Horse president, a 4-H leader, baseball coach and started the Overton Roping Club while in Lexington.Dell loved the cowboy way of life. A hard worker, Dell found joy in his work ranching, feeding cattle, buying and training horses, and a career as a Nebraska State Brand Inspector. He was an athlete in any sport in which he participated including football, basketball, rodeo, and baseball where he was a Legion player. He passed his love of these events on to his children and grandchildren teaching, coaching and cheering them on always with a lovable heart.The accolades through his life have been numerous. Only God knows all the wonderful things he has accomplished and that is what was most important to him. Dell had a kind and pure heart and was grateful for his many blessings. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather.Dell is survived by his wife of 64 years Karen Clark, Alliance; son JR (Julie) Clark, Wellfleet; son Doug Clark, Denver, Colo; and son Jake (Kerin) Clark, Yoder, Wyo. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Jesse (Elizabeth) Cain, Lincoln; Jace (Susan) Cain, Corpus Cristi, Texas; Crista Cain, Hazel Park, Mich.; Wyatt Clark, McCook; Jaden Clark, Curtis; Madison Clark (Bryce) Doeschot, Firth; Kadra Clark, Yoder, Wyo.; and Kyler Clark, Yoder, Wyo. His five great-grandchildren are: Jax Cain and Brayden, Corpus Cristi, Texas; Rogan and Callum Cain, Lincoln; and Garrett Doeschot, Firth. Dell is also survived by his sister Donna (Clell) Riesen, Minatare; and his nieces and nephews and their families.He was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Edna Clark; his brother Wayne Clark; and daughter Delynn Cain.“May our father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you all of his blessings and great peace of heart and mind.” 1 Corinthians.Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hemingford Cemetery. Bates-Gould Funeral Home of Alliance is in charge of arrangements and online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Dell Raymond Clark (1939 - 2022)

Angelina N. (Lone Wolf) White Face, 83, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at her home in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;

She was born June 14, 1939 in Allen, SD to Felix and Jennie (Nelson) Lone Wolf.&nbsp;

On January 30, 1987 she was united in marriage to Tilden D. White Face. Angelina lived most of her life in Alliance while also living in Norfolk, NE and Omaha, NE.

Her survivors are children, Shirley (Schuyler) Dawn of Alliance, Donna Alvarado of Omaha, Larry Flood of Omaha, Tony (Joni) Flood, Ivyl (Kim) Flood and Richard (Angela) Flood of Alliance, Annette (Cecilio) Moreno of Lucio Blanco, Tamps, Mexico, Linda Flores and Jennie Tilden of Columbus, Donald Tilden of Omaha and Naomi (Arnulfo) Rocha of Lincoln&nbsp;&nbsp; She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Krystal Flood, her son, Mark Flood, her brothers, George Lone Wolf and Thomas Lone Wolf and her sisters, Julie Poor Bear, Katherine DuBray, Corrinne Barnes, Emma Monroe and Dorothy Tilden.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God.&nbsp; Reverend Don Mink and Sister Linda Abold will officiate and burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. A one night wake service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday at the church.

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 </figure>Angelina N. (Lone Wolf) White Face, 83, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at her home in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;She was born June 14, 1939 in Allen, SD to Felix and Jennie (Nelson) Lone Wolf.&nbsp;On January 30, 1987 she was united in marriage to Tilden D. White Face. Angelina lived most of her life in Alliance while also living in Norfolk, NE and Omaha, NE.Her survivors are children, Shirley (Schuyler) Dawn of Alliance, Donna Alvarado of Omaha, Larry Flood of Omaha, Tony (Joni) Flood, Ivyl (Kim) Flood and Richard (Angela) Flood of Alliance, Annette (Cecilio) Moreno of Lucio Blanco, Tamps, Mexico, Linda Flores and Jennie Tilden of Columbus, Donald Tilden of Omaha and Naomi (Arnulfo) Rocha of Lincoln&nbsp;&nbsp; She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Krystal Flood, her son, Mark Flood, her brothers, George Lone Wolf and Thomas Lone Wolf and her sisters, Julie Poor Bear, Katherine DuBray, Corrinne Barnes, Emma Monroe and Dorothy Tilden.Funeral services will be Saturday, November 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God.&nbsp; Reverend Don Mink and Sister Linda Abold will officiate and burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. A one night wake service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday at the church.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Angelina N. (Lone Wolf) White Face (1939 - 2022)

Roselea (Stricker) Feather, 85 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022 at Monument Care &amp; Rehab.

At her request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place a later date. Fond memories and condolence may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

Roselea was born at home in Bayard, Nebraska to Fred and Esther (Deines) Stricker on September 7, 1937. She attended country schools in Bayard until the 9th grade, where she attended high school in Bayard. In January of 1955, she married Leonard Feather. They would later divorce, they had 5 children. Leonard became a Government Service employee and was an ammo inspector. They lived in many places throughout the United States as well as living in Germany for 5 years and 2 separate tours in Korea. After their divorce, Roselea went on the get her GED and attended Scott Community College in Iowa, where she received 2 different degrees. She worked at the college until her retirement in 2001. After her retirement, she spent time with her family. Roselea loved to play cards and was on several different bowling leagues when she lived in Germany and Korea.

She is survived by her children Julie Feather, Scottsbluff; Curtis Feather, Seattle, WA; Philip Feather, Aurora, CO and Michael Feather, Gering; her sister Ramona (Frank) McHenry, Rapid City, SD; 2 grandchildren Shauna (Jeff) Neuman, Boyden, IA and Cory Ewing, Gering, NE and 5 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Patrick Feather, her grandson James Feather, her sister Doris Stricker and her brother Ken Stricker.

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 </figure><h2>Roselea (Stricker) Feather, 85 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away peacefully Friday, November 4, 2022 at Monument Care &amp; Rehab.</h2>At her request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place a later date. Fond memories and condolence may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.Roselea was born at home in Bayard, Nebraska to Fred and Esther (Deines) Stricker on September 7, 1937. She attended country schools in Bayard until the 9th grade, where she attended high school in Bayard. In January of 1955, she married Leonard Feather. They would later divorce, they had 5 children. Leonard became a Government Service employee and was an ammo inspector. They lived in many places throughout the United States as well as living in Germany for 5 years and 2 separate tours in Korea. After their divorce, Roselea went on the get her GED and attended Scott Community College in Iowa, where she received 2 different degrees. She worked at the college until her retirement in 2001. After her retirement, she spent time with her family. Roselea loved to play cards and was on several different bowling leagues when she lived in Germany and Korea.She is survived by her children Julie Feather, Scottsbluff; Curtis Feather, Seattle, WA; Philip Feather, Aurora, CO and Michael Feather, Gering; her sister Ramona (Frank) McHenry, Rapid City, SD; 2 grandchildren Shauna (Jeff) Neuman, Boyden, IA and Cory Ewing, Gering, NE and 5 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Patrick Feather, her grandson James Feather, her sister Doris Stricker and her brother Ken Stricker.

Roselea (Stricker) Feather (1933 - 2022)

&nbsp; Lorene “Rene” Newton, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Heritage Estates in Gering. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov 7, from 4-6pm at the church with a Rosary Service held at 6pm. It is requested that memorials in Rene’s honor be made in care of the church.

&nbsp;Online condolences may be made by viewing Rene’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.

Lorene was raised in Alliance, Ne. and attended St. Agnes Academy. She married Dale Newton on November 4, 1950 and they remained in Alliance until 1966. To this union four sons were born. Due to her sisters passing, they became guardians of 2 nephews, Bill and Joe McKenzie. Later she also helped raise the other 4 of her sister’s children. Dale and Lorene moved to Scottsbluff in 1966. She became a nurse’s aide at St. Mary's Hospital and then became head of the kitchen and dietary at St. Mary's. Years later she became head of the kitchen at Northfield Villa in Gering until her retirement. She and Dale traveled to Europe, Spain, Alaska and to Canada once a year for fishing. She was a great cook and had several special German recipes. Upon her sons urging, she had her own cookbook printed for family and friends. Rene always found a hobby, she did cake decorating, ceramics, crocheting, tole painting, sewing/quilting. She became a collector of porcelain dolls, violin bottles, salt dips, and especially frogs. Wherever she went she never passed up a quilt/fabric store. Sewing quilts became her passion and even bought a quilting machine. She has made hundreds of quilts, and every relative has at least 1 if not more of her quilts designed especially with their own style and or likes. She taught some of her great granddaughters how to sew and made a few quilts with them. In later years she kept sewing with her scraps and made Linus quilts for toddlers or youth and donated them to hospitals, capstone, nursing homes, etc. (at least 150) until last year. She is survived by her sons Robert (Nancy) of Gering, and James (Andrea) of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren Robbie of Scottsbluff, Jennifer (Eric) Dick of Brighton, CO. Amy (Cory) Hutton of Gering, NE. Heather (Moody) Compton of Norfolk, VA. Chris (Emily) Newton of Norfolk, VA. Jeff (Lauren) Newton of Chesapeake, VA. and Greg Newton stationed in South Carolina; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; nephew Bill McKenzie, as well as several other nieces and nephews who were very special to her. Rene was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Rose and Helen; brothers Raymond, Leonard, and Richard; her husband Dale; sons Richard (Ernie) and Steven, and nephew Joe McKenzie. Rene will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Lorene “Rene” Newton, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Heritage Estates in Gering. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov 7, from 4-6pm at the church with a Rosary Service held at 6pm. It is requested that memorials in Rene’s honor be made in care of the church.&nbsp;Online condolences may be made by viewing Rene’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.Lorene was raised in Alliance, Ne. and attended St. Agnes Academy. She married Dale Newton on November 4, 1950 and they remained in Alliance until 1966. To this union four sons were born. Due to her sisters passing, they became guardians of 2 nephews, Bill and Joe McKenzie. Later she also helped raise the other 4 of her sister’s children. Dale and Lorene moved to Scottsbluff in 1966. She became a nurse’s aide at St. Mary's Hospital and then became head of the kitchen and dietary at St. Mary's. Years later she became head of the kitchen at Northfield Villa in Gering until her retirement. She and Dale traveled to Europe, Spain, Alaska and to Canada once a year for fishing. She was a great cook and had several special German recipes. Upon her sons urging, she had her own cookbook printed for family and friends. Rene always found a hobby, she did cake decorating, ceramics, crocheting, tole painting, sewing/quilting. She became a collector of porcelain dolls, violin bottles, salt dips, and especially frogs. Wherever she went she never passed up a quilt/fabric store. Sewing quilts became her passion and even bought a quilting machine. She has made hundreds of quilts, and every relative has at least 1 if not more of her quilts designed especially with their own style and or likes. She taught some of her great granddaughters how to sew and made a few quilts with them. In later years she kept sewing with her scraps and made Linus quilts for toddlers or youth and donated them to hospitals, capstone, nursing homes, etc. (at least 150) until last year. She is survived by her sons Robert (Nancy) of Gering, and James (Andrea) of Chesapeake, VA; grandchildren Robbie of Scottsbluff, Jennifer (Eric) Dick of Brighton, CO. Amy (Cory) Hutton of Gering, NE. Heather (Moody) Compton of Norfolk, VA. Chris (Emily) Newton of Norfolk, VA. Jeff (Lauren) Newton of Chesapeake, VA. and Greg Newton stationed in South Carolina; 8 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; nephew Bill McKenzie, as well as several other nieces and nephews who were very special to her. Rene was preceded in death by her parents; sisters Rose and Helen; brothers Raymond, Leonard, and Richard; her husband Dale; sons Richard (Ernie) and Steven, and nephew Joe McKenzie. Rene will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorene 'Rene' Newton (1933 - 2022)

Funeral Services for Jim Claussen of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska.

James Leslie Claussen was born in the Deadhorse community in rural Chadron, at the home of his parents, Herman J and N Hazel (Grantham) Claussen. He was the sixth child of eleven.

While in high school, he helped at the Chadron Sale Barn, and continued to work on sale days for 40 years. He also was employed at Henkens Implement and Eitemiller Oil. In 1946, he took on a rural mail route and delivered mail for 52 years.

He was an active member of the Chadron Elks Lodge. He was Elk of the Year in 1971, District Deputy in 1991, the Exalted Ruler in 1976, and again in 1986.

In 1947, he married Doris I. Geister, who passed away in 1981. In 1984, he married Bonnie E. (Fuchser) Goeringer who also preceded him in death in 2012. Later, he met a special friend, Dona, and enjoyed several years with her.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all 10 siblings: two infant siblings, Charles and Helen, Ramona Durham, Claywell, Marie Vance, Hollis, Catherine Baragar, Harry, John, and Dale. Also, his stepdaughter, Sheryl Hershman and special friend, Dona Fleming preceded him in death.

He is survived by stepdaughter Susan K. Brown and step grandsons Brian (Cyndee) Hershman, and Kevin Hershman, step-great grandson Dylan (Hayley) Cruz, all of Lincoln, Nebraska, and many beloved nieces and nephews as well as many lifelong friends.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department or Chadron Senior Center and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Jim Claussen of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska.James Leslie Claussen was born in the Deadhorse community in rural Chadron, at the home of his parents, Herman J and N Hazel (Grantham) Claussen. He was the sixth child of eleven.While in high school, he helped at the Chadron Sale Barn, and continued to work on sale days for 40 years. He also was employed at Henkens Implement and Eitemiller Oil. In 1946, he took on a rural mail route and delivered mail for 52 years.He was an active member of the Chadron Elks Lodge. He was Elk of the Year in 1971, District Deputy in 1991, the Exalted Ruler in 1976, and again in 1986.In 1947, he married Doris I. Geister, who passed away in 1981. In 1984, he married Bonnie E. (Fuchser) Goeringer who also preceded him in death in 2012. Later, he met a special friend, Dona, and enjoyed several years with her.He was preceded in death by his parents and all 10 siblings: two infant siblings, Charles and Helen, Ramona Durham, Claywell, Marie Vance, Hollis, Catherine Baragar, Harry, John, and Dale. Also, his stepdaughter, Sheryl Hershman and special friend, Dona Fleming preceded him in death.He is survived by stepdaughter Susan K. Brown and step grandsons Brian (Cyndee) Hershman, and Kevin Hershman, step-great grandson Dylan (Hayley) Cruz, all of Lincoln, Nebraska, and many beloved nieces and nephews as well as many lifelong friends.A memorial has been established for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department or Chadron Senior Center and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

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