Ryan Duaine Lohr, 47 passed away peacefully from this life at his home in Gering, NE surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday August 13th, 2022, after a courageously fought 8 month battle with colon cancer.

Ryan was born February 22, 1975 in Greeley CO to Rick and Peggy (Schaeffer) Lohr. He attended kindergarten in Kersey CO, attended grade school for a short time in LaSalle, CO and then went back to Kersey, where he finished out high school and graduated from Platte Valley High School.

On July 23, 2005, he married the love of his life, Andrea Sankey, of Bayard. Together they had two daughters, Allee Ryan and Alexee Nicole, joining their older brothers Ryan Dean and Rawlyn Del.

Ryan’s friend and family would describe him as bigger than life. His ability to capture a room was one of the things that made him so special. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Ryan had a great sense of humor and always kept us all laughing. Ryan loved his family deeply and fiercely. He was an excellent husband who loved Andrea more than life and he was the best dad who loved and supported his children immensely; he was their biggest fan.

Ryan lived his life to the fullest. Traveling and taking adventures at every opportunity. He loved trips to Mexico with friends and family and never missed a rally in Sturgis until this year. He and Andrea spend a great deal of time riding their bike, including some long miles to places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. Ryan loved the lake and spent countless hours on the boat making memories with family and friends.

Ryan was well liked and loved in the community. During his 20 years with the Scottsbluff Fire Department, he became a hero to many, including his fellow firefighters.

Ryan was also well known in the softball world. He coached or helped coach many of his daughters teams over the last many years. He was knowledgeable, fair, and all the girls looked up to him and trusted him to lead the. He loved watching his girls grow in their abilities and love of the sport.

The past couple of years Ryan worked tirelessly building his family’s dream house. Countless hours, and Ryan’s blood, sweat, and tears went into the shop house he built. It turned out to be a beautiful home and place of solace for his family as they navigate a new world without their Ryan in it.

In the days leading up to his death, Ryan received many beautiful tribute letters from friends, family, his fire family, community members, former players, and even from people who never knew Ryan personally, but knew of him and what an incredible man he was and how many lives he touched.

Ryan is at peace now, seated next to his savior, his body is whole again, and he has answered his final call. We will miss him terribly, but look forward to when we get to see him again for eternity.

Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Russel and Delores Lohr and maternal grandfather, Dwain Schaeffer.

His wife, Andrea, survives him, his dad Rick his mother Peggy, his 4 children Ryan (Cassandra), Rawlyn, Allee and Alexee, grandson Ryker, maternal Grandmother Rose Schaeffer, nieces, and numbers cousins, aunts, and uncles.

His funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20, at 1:00 pm, at Western Nebraska Community College, with burial to follow at the Gering Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Ryan’s life following the burial at 230710 Highland Rd. Scottsbluff, NE. In lieu of flowers, there has been a memorial fund set up at Riverstone Bank in Scottsbluff that will benefit Ryan’s daughters for college. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Ryan Duaine Lohr, 47 passed away peacefully from this life at his home in Gering, NE surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday August 13th, 2022, after a courageously fought 8 month battle with colon cancer.Ryan was born February 22, 1975 in Greeley CO to Rick and Peggy (Schaeffer) Lohr. He attended kindergarten in Kersey CO, attended grade school for a short time in LaSalle, CO and then went back to Kersey, where he finished out high school and graduated from Platte Valley High School.On July 23, 2005, he married the love of his life, Andrea Sankey, of Bayard. Together they had two daughters, Allee Ryan and Alexee Nicole, joining their older brothers Ryan Dean and Rawlyn Del.Ryan’s friend and family would describe him as bigger than life. His ability to capture a room was one of the things that made him so special. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. Ryan had a great sense of humor and always kept us all laughing. Ryan loved his family deeply and fiercely. He was an excellent husband who loved Andrea more than life and he was the best dad who loved and supported his children immensely; he was their biggest fan.Ryan lived his life to the fullest. Traveling and taking adventures at every opportunity. He loved trips to Mexico with friends and family and never missed a rally in Sturgis until this year. He and Andrea spend a great deal of time riding their bike, including some long miles to places like Las Vegas and Phoenix. Ryan loved the lake and spent countless hours on the boat making memories with family and friends.Ryan was well liked and loved in the community. During his 20 years with the Scottsbluff Fire Department, he became a hero to many, including his fellow firefighters.Ryan was also well known in the softball world. He coached or helped coach many of his daughters teams over the last many years. He was knowledgeable, fair, and all the girls looked up to him and trusted him to lead the. He loved watching his girls grow in their abilities and love of the sport.The past couple of years Ryan worked tirelessly building his family’s dream house. Countless hours, and Ryan’s blood, sweat, and tears went into the shop house he built. It turned out to be a beautiful home and place of solace for his family as they navigate a new world without their Ryan in it.In the days leading up to his death, Ryan received many beautiful tribute letters from friends, family, his fire family, community members, former players, and even from people who never knew Ryan personally, but knew of him and what an incredible man he was and how many lives he touched.Ryan is at peace now, seated next to his savior, his body is whole again, and he has answered his final call. We will miss him terribly, but look forward to when we get to see him again for eternity.Ryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Russel and Delores Lohr and maternal grandfather, Dwain Schaeffer.His wife, Andrea, survives him, his dad Rick his mother Peggy, his 4 children Ryan (Cassandra), Rawlyn, Allee and Alexee, grandson Ryker, maternal Grandmother Rose Schaeffer, nieces, and numbers cousins, aunts, and uncles.His funeral service will be held Saturday, August 20, at 1:00 pm, at Western Nebraska Community College, with burial to follow at the Gering Cemetery. There will be a celebration of Ryan’s life following the burial at 230710 Highland Rd. Scottsbluff, NE. In lieu of flowers, there has been a memorial fund set up at Riverstone Bank in Scottsbluff that will benefit Ryan’s daughters for college. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

 Ryan Duaine Lohr (1975 - 2022)

Carl Wilson passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Gering Nebraska on August 10, 2022.

Carl was born on October 28, 1954 in Los Alamos New Mexico, the youngest of 3 boys, to Donald and Rowena Wilson. Carl was an active member of boy scouts his entire childhood earning his God and Country Award in High School. He enjoyed riding his bike, playing sports in the yard with neighborhood kids, and tinkering with anything he could get his hands on. Destructing, fixing, and building was his lifelong hobby.

Carl had a love for music, playing the drums in the Los Alamos High School jazz and marching bands. Auto mechanics was his favorite class and he was very fond of his Oldsmobile F85. Carls father was a gunsmith and machinist, which helped influence Carl's interest in learning how things work and teaching him the skills to become a jack of all trades, but master of none.

Carl met the love of his life, Valerie Igwerson his junior year of high school. After graduating Los Alamos High School in 1973, he attended New Mexico State University, but shortly returned to Los Alamos. Carl and Valerie were married in Los Alamos on November 2nd, 1974 and Carl began his lifelong career as a laser technologist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1975.

They welcomed their first daughter, Tennille Rene on May 13, 1977 and second daughter, Stefanie Tegan on September 1st 1982. Carl loved being a father, he devoted his entire life to his family, always putting his families needs first. Carl was an adventure seeker and never overlooked an opportunity to take Tennille on a motorcycle ride or Stefanie on a snowy mountain drive. He enjoyed coaching the girls softball teams, assisting with science projects, being a girl scout dad and loved sharing his passions of mechanics, tinkering, camping, fishing, shooting, and so much more with his girls. After both girls moved out, Carl and Valerie enjoyed traveling with friends and visiting family in Nebraska. Carl instilled a great zest for life in his family and was excited to share his knowledge and passions with his grandchildren, too.

Carl retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2018, after which he and Valerie relocated to Scottsbluff Nebraska to be closer to family and their grandchildren.

Carl is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Rowena Wilson, older brother Jimmy Wilson, and in laws Darrell and Bonny Ingwerson.

Carl is survived by his wife of 47yrs, Valerie of Gering NE, daughter Tennille (Todd) Womack of Alcalde NM, daughter Stefanie (Bryan) and their children Kaycee and Kolby, whom he adored, of Laramie WY. As well as his brothers and sisters in law in Nebraska and many very dear friends in Los Alamos NM.

Services will be held on Monday, August 15th at 2pm, a Gering Memorial Chapel, 1755 11th St. Gering, NE 69341. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in October in Los Alamos, NM.

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

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 </figure><h2>Carl Wilson passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at his home in Gering Nebraska on August 10, 2022.</h2>Carl was born on October 28, 1954 in Los Alamos New Mexico, the youngest of 3 boys, to Donald and Rowena Wilson. Carl was an active member of boy scouts his entire childhood earning his God and Country Award in High School. He enjoyed riding his bike, playing sports in the yard with neighborhood kids, and tinkering with anything he could get his hands on. Destructing, fixing, and building was his lifelong hobby.Carl had a love for music, playing the drums in the Los Alamos High School jazz and marching bands. Auto mechanics was his favorite class and he was very fond of his Oldsmobile F85. Carls father was a gunsmith and machinist, which helped influence Carl's interest in learning how things work and teaching him the skills to become a jack of all trades, but master of none.Carl met the love of his life, Valerie Igwerson his junior year of high school. After graduating Los Alamos High School in 1973, he attended New Mexico State University, but shortly returned to Los Alamos. Carl and Valerie were married in Los Alamos on November 2nd, 1974 and Carl began his lifelong career as a laser technologist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in 1975.They welcomed their first daughter, Tennille Rene on May 13, 1977 and second daughter, Stefanie Tegan on September 1st 1982. Carl loved being a father, he devoted his entire life to his family, always putting his families needs first. Carl was an adventure seeker and never overlooked an opportunity to take Tennille on a motorcycle ride or Stefanie on a snowy mountain drive. He enjoyed coaching the girls softball teams, assisting with science projects, being a girl scout dad and loved sharing his passions of mechanics, tinkering, camping, fishing, shooting, and so much more with his girls. After both girls moved out, Carl and Valerie enjoyed traveling with friends and visiting family in Nebraska. Carl instilled a great zest for life in his family and was excited to share his knowledge and passions with his grandchildren, too.Carl retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory in 2018, after which he and Valerie relocated to Scottsbluff Nebraska to be closer to family and their grandchildren.Carl is preceded in death by his parents Donald and Rowena Wilson, older brother Jimmy Wilson, and in laws Darrell and Bonny Ingwerson.Carl is survived by his wife of 47yrs, Valerie of Gering NE, daughter Tennille (Todd) Womack of Alcalde NM, daughter Stefanie (Bryan) and their children Kaycee and Kolby, whom he adored, of Laramie WY. As well as his brothers and sisters in law in Nebraska and many very dear friends in Los Alamos NM.Services will be held on Monday, August 15th at 2pm, a Gering Memorial Chapel, 1755 11th St. Gering, NE 69341. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in October in Los Alamos, NM.Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>&nbsp;for the Wilson family.

Carl Wilson (1954 - 2022)

Viola (Joyce) Schaub, 97 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center.

Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:30 am at Gering Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-6 pm at the chapel. Memorials may be given in memory of Joyce to The Rock Church. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>.

Joyce was born on November 1, 1924 in Oberlin, Kansas to Paul Olson and Vera Magner. She attended school in Oberlin, Kansas and graduated from Gering High School. She married Benjamin Schaub on September 5, 1947 in Gering, Nebraska and they made their home south of Gering. She stayed home and took care of her family.

She was involved in the Women’s Missionary Council at First Assembly Church and taught Sunday School.

In her later years she enjoyed reading, coloring and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Joyce loved her family and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Joyce is survived by her daughter Sandy and her husband Paul Young of Salem, OR and their children Dari Shaffer (Stetson), Shawna Kellogg (Will) and Dustin (Shawna) Young; daughter Beverly Schaub of Gering; daughter Janice McElroy (Mark) of Clarksville, Tenn. and her son Adam Evans; great grandchildren Rizah Young, Rayilynn Young, Corbett Young and Josiah Kellogg and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father Paul Olson and mother Vera Pyle, husband Ben, brothers Kenneth and Keith Olson, sister Gertie Rahmig, infant sister Darlene and numerous nieces and nephews.

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 </figure><h2>Viola (Joyce) Schaub, 97 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center.</h2>Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:30 am at Gering Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-6 pm at the chapel. Memorials may be given in memory of Joyce to The Rock Church. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>.Joyce was born on November 1, 1924 in Oberlin, Kansas to Paul Olson and Vera Magner. She attended school in Oberlin, Kansas and graduated from Gering High School. She married Benjamin Schaub on September 5, 1947 in Gering, Nebraska and they made their home south of Gering. She stayed home and took care of her family.She was involved in the Women’s Missionary Council at First Assembly Church and taught Sunday School.In her later years she enjoyed reading, coloring and putting jigsaw puzzles together. Joyce loved her family and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.Joyce is survived by her daughter Sandy and her husband Paul Young of Salem, OR and their children Dari Shaffer (Stetson), Shawna Kellogg (Will) and Dustin (Shawna) Young; daughter Beverly Schaub of Gering; daughter Janice McElroy (Mark) of Clarksville, Tenn. and her son Adam Evans; great grandchildren Rizah Young, Rayilynn Young, Corbett Young and Josiah Kellogg and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father Paul Olson and mother Vera Pyle, husband Ben, brothers Kenneth and Keith Olson, sister Gertie Rahmig, infant sister Darlene and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viola 'Joyce' Schaub (1924 - 2022)

&nbsp; Nancy Verneice Maser, 96, of Scottsbluff, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at The Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff. Her funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard with Pastor Tom Smith officiating with graveside services being held at 2pm at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be on hour prior to service time at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Nancy’s honor be made in care of the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Nancy’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Nancy Verneice Maser was born on December 23, 1925, in Litchfield, Nebraska to Lewis and Lottie Guthrie. Verneice received her education in Mitchell, Nebraska. She married Art Maser of Bayard on July 22, 1942. Together they raised three children and farmed in the Bayard and Minatare area until Art’s retirement. Verneice enjoyed cooking for German weddings and working at the Bayard Sugar Factory. She loved camping and fishing with the family, especially her nine grandchildren which she and Art took on several camping trips. Verneice made sure to always have a “hidden” stash of chocolate. She is survived by son John and his wife Joyce of Minatare, daughter Jacque and her husband Rick Kaufman of Scottsbluff, daughter-in-law Colleen of Omaha; grandsons Jeff (Angela) Maser, John (Beth) Maser, James Maser, Alexander Kaufman, Nick (Amy) Maser, granddaughters Richelle (Shawn) Green, Jennifer Dargy, Leigh Anne (Kelly) Tofflemire, Stephanie (Zac) Samson and twenty-two great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lucille Cook, Elsie Bauer, Leona Henkel, Judy (Richard) Michal, Diana (Ivan) Siewert and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost seventy-five years, Art Maser, son Stephen Maser, brother Garvin Guthrie, sisters Arvilla Ernst and Elvira Hrasky, grandson Robert Kaufman, brothers-in-law Rudolph, John Jr., Don Bauer, Dewey Henkel, Harry Cook, sisters-in-law Ann and Gladys.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Nancy Verneice Maser, 96, of Scottsbluff, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at The Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff. Her funeral service will be held at 11am on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard with Pastor Tom Smith officiating with graveside services being held at 2pm at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be on hour prior to service time at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Nancy’s honor be made in care of the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Nancy’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Nancy Verneice Maser was born on December 23, 1925, in Litchfield, Nebraska to Lewis and Lottie Guthrie. Verneice received her education in Mitchell, Nebraska. She married Art Maser of Bayard on July 22, 1942. Together they raised three children and farmed in the Bayard and Minatare area until Art’s retirement. Verneice enjoyed cooking for German weddings and working at the Bayard Sugar Factory. She loved camping and fishing with the family, especially her nine grandchildren which she and Art took on several camping trips. Verneice made sure to always have a “hidden” stash of chocolate. She is survived by son John and his wife Joyce of Minatare, daughter Jacque and her husband Rick Kaufman of Scottsbluff, daughter-in-law Colleen of Omaha; grandsons Jeff (Angela) Maser, John (Beth) Maser, James Maser, Alexander Kaufman, Nick (Amy) Maser, granddaughters Richelle (Shawn) Green, Jennifer Dargy, Leigh Anne (Kelly) Tofflemire, Stephanie (Zac) Samson and twenty-two great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Lucille Cook, Elsie Bauer, Leona Henkel, Judy (Richard) Michal, Diana (Ivan) Siewert and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of almost seventy-five years, Art Maser, son Stephen Maser, brother Garvin Guthrie, sisters Arvilla Ernst and Elvira Hrasky, grandson Robert Kaufman, brothers-in-law Rudolph, John Jr., Don Bauer, Dewey Henkel, Harry Cook, sisters-in-law Ann and Gladys.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Nancy Verneice Maser (1925 - 2022)

Charles Joseph Kuncl of Papillion, NE (formerly of Alliance, NE) passed away August 11, 2022 at the age of 93. Charles was born in Alliance, NE and raised his family there with his wife, with whom he was married for 67 years. He was employed at Alliance National Bank for over 30 years.

Charles, an army veteran who served during the Korean War, was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances (Edgerly) Kuncl, and sister, Fran (Kuncl) Wollen.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Oberg) Kuncl. He is also survived by his three children and their spouses, Laura Lawrence (Mike), Roy Kuncl (Diane), and Eric Kuncl (Amy), and grandchildren, Adam Kuncl (Liz), Kara Kuncl Buckley (Jordan), Kyle Kuncl (Maddison), Sydney Kuncl, and Evan Kuncl.

A private memorial service will be held for the family.

Memorials may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alliance, NE (<a href="http://alliancestjohns.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">alliancestjohns.org</a>).

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

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 </figure>Charles Joseph Kuncl of Papillion, NE (formerly of Alliance, NE) passed away August 11, 2022 at the age of 93. Charles was born in Alliance, NE and raised his family there with his wife, with whom he was married for 67 years. He was employed at Alliance National Bank for over 30 years.Charles, an army veteran who served during the Korean War, was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances (Edgerly) Kuncl, and sister, Fran (Kuncl) Wollen.He is survived by his wife, Mildred (Oberg) Kuncl. He is also survived by his three children and their spouses, Laura Lawrence (Mike), Roy Kuncl (Diane), and Eric Kuncl (Amy), and grandchildren, Adam Kuncl (Liz), Kara Kuncl Buckley (Jordan), Kyle Kuncl (Maddison), Sydney Kuncl, and Evan Kuncl.A private memorial service will be held for the family.Memorials may be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alliance, NE (<a href="http://alliancestjohns.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">alliancestjohns.org</a>).Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com</a>&nbsp;for the Kuncl family.

Charles Joseph Kuncl (1929 - 2022)

&nbsp; Michael Robert Sorensen was born September 26, 1967, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Bonnie Kay (Bloom) and Robert Orville Sorensen. Mike grew up in Wheatland, Wyoming, and graduated from Wheatland High School with the class of 1986. He continued his education at Chadron State College where he excelled in football and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education in 1993 and later a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane College in 2006. On July 31, 1993, Mike married Nancy Ruth Schnell in Las Vegas, NV, and to this union two children were born: Bethany and Isaac. As teachers, Mike and Nancy lived in several communities in Wyoming and Nebraska including Big Piney, Ansley, Alliance, Leigh, Imperial, Grand Island, Grant and most recently Wauneta. Mike began his career in education at Big Piney High School in Wyoming as a teacher and a coach. The family moved to Nebraska in 1997 where Mike continued teaching and coaching at Alliance High School along with Ansley High School and Leigh Community High School. In 2006, Mike joined the staff at Chase County Schools in Imperial as the 7-12 Principal and coach where he was employed for 9 years. Mike would later become the Athletic Director at Grand Island Northwest Schools before moving back to the Grant/Imperial area to teach at Chase County again for 2 more years. Recently, Mike had started his first year at Wauneta-Palisade High School as the 7-12 Principal, Athletic Director, Transportation Director, and Head Boys’ Basketball Coach. Mike was a member of the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals and NCSA – Nebraska Council of School Administrators. Mike enjoyed lifting weights, fishing, reading, playing video games, watching sporting events, laughing and taking a nap. He especially loved spending time with his family. Mike passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, NE. He was 54 years of age. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Robert Orville and Bonnie Kay Sorensen. Survivors Include: Wife: Nancy of Wauneta, NE. Daughter: Bethany Malmkar and husband Alex of Grant, NE. Son: Isaac Sorensen of Lincoln, NE. Grandchildren: Brooke, Hannah and Jett Malmkar. Sister: Michelle George and husband Tom of Henderson, NV. Funeral Services for Mike will be held Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2022, 2:00 P.M. (MT) at the Imperial Berean Church with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be held Friday afternoon, August 12, 2022, 3:00-6:00 p.m. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, NE. Memorials in Mike’s memory have been suggested to the Sorensen family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Michael Robert Sorensen was born September 26, 1967, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Bonnie Kay (Bloom) and Robert Orville Sorensen. Mike grew up in Wheatland, Wyoming, and graduated from Wheatland High School with the class of 1986. He continued his education at Chadron State College where he excelled in football and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Secondary Education in 1993 and later a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Doane College in 2006. On July 31, 1993, Mike married Nancy Ruth Schnell in Las Vegas, NV, and to this union two children were born: Bethany and Isaac. As teachers, Mike and Nancy lived in several communities in Wyoming and Nebraska including Big Piney, Ansley, Alliance, Leigh, Imperial, Grand Island, Grant and most recently Wauneta. Mike began his career in education at Big Piney High School in Wyoming as a teacher and a coach. The family moved to Nebraska in 1997 where Mike continued teaching and coaching at Alliance High School along with Ansley High School and Leigh Community High School. In 2006, Mike joined the staff at Chase County Schools in Imperial as the 7-12 Principal and coach where he was employed for 9 years. Mike would later become the Athletic Director at Grand Island Northwest Schools before moving back to the Grant/Imperial area to teach at Chase County again for 2 more years. Recently, Mike had started his first year at Wauneta-Palisade High School as the 7-12 Principal, Athletic Director, Transportation Director, and Head Boys’ Basketball Coach. Mike was a member of the Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals and NCSA – Nebraska Council of School Administrators. Mike enjoyed lifting weights, fishing, reading, playing video games, watching sporting events, laughing and taking a nap. He especially loved spending time with his family. Mike passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Chase County Community Hospital, Imperial, NE. He was 54 years of age. Mike was preceded in death by his parents Robert Orville and Bonnie Kay Sorensen. Survivors Include: Wife: Nancy of Wauneta, NE. Daughter: Bethany Malmkar and husband Alex of Grant, NE. Son: Isaac Sorensen of Lincoln, NE. Grandchildren: Brooke, Hannah and Jett Malmkar. Sister: Michelle George and husband Tom of Henderson, NV. Funeral Services for Mike will be held Saturday afternoon, August 13, 2022, 2:00 P.M. (MT) at the Imperial Berean Church with Pastor Matt Maxwell officiating. Visitation will be held Friday afternoon, August 12, 2022, 3:00-6:00 p.m. (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial, NE. Memorials in Mike’s memory have been suggested to the Sorensen family for a future designation. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Michael Sorensen (1967-2022)

Paul D. Zysset, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Hemingford Community Care Center.

Paul was born at home in rural Frontier County, Nebraska on October 17, 1937 to Carl C. and Aurie V. (Buker) Zysset.&nbsp; He was the fourth of eight children.&nbsp; He started grade school in a rural school south of Eustis and completed grade school at Hilltop District across from the home place.&nbsp; Paul attended high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture, graduating in 1955.

He married Enid E. Barnes on April 14, 1957 at the United Methodist Church in Curtis, Nebraska.&nbsp; Three children were born to this union.

Paul farmed in Frontier County for seven years before moving to the Sandhills to ranch north of Kilgore in 1964.&nbsp; In 1976 he sold the ranch and moved to Cody where he drove a gas truck and worked on various ranches.&nbsp; In 1978 he purchased the bar in Cody, calling it “Paul’s Place”, and operated it for 13 years before selling it in 1991.

Paul also worked for the Village of Cody for 21 years in various capacities.&nbsp; He was instrumental in getting the Cody Fire Department started and served as chief of the department for 31 years.&nbsp; In 2019, due to failing health and to be near family, he moved to Alliance.

He is survived by his wife, Enid Zysset of Alliance, NE; his children, Monte (Sherri) Zysset of Roca, NE, Angy (Wes) Fancher of Alliance, NE, and Shanda (Randy) Volmer of Loveland, CO.&nbsp; He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Evelyn Wolf of Blacksburg, VA, Bonnie Herrick of North Platte, NE, and Lorene Raburn of Cambridge, NE.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Mervin and Kenny, and his sisters, Janice and Ruth.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cody Village Park.&nbsp; Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Cody Village Park and sent in care of the family at,&nbsp;2714 Cheyenne Lane, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

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 </figure>Paul D. Zysset, 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the Hemingford Community Care Center.Paul was born at home in rural Frontier County, Nebraska on October 17, 1937 to Carl C. and Aurie V. (Buker) Zysset.&nbsp; He was the fourth of eight children.&nbsp; He started grade school in a rural school south of Eustis and completed grade school at Hilltop District across from the home place.&nbsp; Paul attended high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture, graduating in 1955.He married Enid E. Barnes on April 14, 1957 at the United Methodist Church in Curtis, Nebraska.&nbsp; Three children were born to this union.Paul farmed in Frontier County for seven years before moving to the Sandhills to ranch north of Kilgore in 1964.&nbsp; In 1976 he sold the ranch and moved to Cody where he drove a gas truck and worked on various ranches.&nbsp; In 1978 he purchased the bar in Cody, calling it “Paul’s Place”, and operated it for 13 years before selling it in 1991.Paul also worked for the Village of Cody for 21 years in various capacities.&nbsp; He was instrumental in getting the Cody Fire Department started and served as chief of the department for 31 years.&nbsp; In 2019, due to failing health and to be near family, he moved to Alliance.He is survived by his wife, Enid Zysset of Alliance, NE; his children, Monte (Sherri) Zysset of Roca, NE, Angy (Wes) Fancher of Alliance, NE, and Shanda (Randy) Volmer of Loveland, CO.&nbsp; He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; his sisters, Evelyn Wolf of Blacksburg, VA, Bonnie Herrick of North Platte, NE, and Lorene Raburn of Cambridge, NE.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Mervin and Kenny, and his sisters, Janice and Ruth.Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cody Village Park.&nbsp; Rev. Dr. Gideon Achi will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Cody Village Park and sent in care of the family at,&nbsp;2714 Cheyenne Lane, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Paul D. Zysset (1937 - 2022)

Services for RW Rising are Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Sioux County Fair Grounds in Harrison. There will be a luncheon after at the Rocky Top Dance Hall in Harrison, Ne.

Randy Wilbur Rising passed peacefully on August 4,2022 due to a long illness at home surrounded by his family.

Randy was born in Crawford, Nebraska to Wilbur Lewis and Helen Mae (Londrigan) Rising on August 31, 1962. Randy spent his childhood in the Marsland – Crawford area on the Tollman Ranch where his father worked. He transferred from Crawford High School after two years to Harrison where he attended last two years before graduating from Sioux County High School in 1980.

Randy started rodeoing during High School, where he qualified for the State and National High School Finals Rodeo during his Rodeo Career, he also won three go rounds and the average, in the Saddle Bronc, at the Prairie Circuit Finals.&nbsp; Plus, during his time in the NSRA, he was the Bareback Champion.&nbsp; He stayed very active&nbsp;in Rodeo after he retired from riding the rough stock whether it was opening gates, helping the riders get ready, or watching it; this was a part of him through and through.

Randy belonged to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Crawford, NE and The Sioux County Historical Society in Harrison, Ne. Randy worked for BNSF from 1994 to 2009 after the railroad.&nbsp; He worked for the Land Drilling Exploration Company.&nbsp; He then started his own business on September 15, 2015 RW Rising and Family Trucking with his wife Adella Jean.

He enjoyed working for the Wilkins Family on their farm and ranch. Randy’s cousin Rhonda “Blue” Pelton being his Best Friend since childhood; they were always taking care of each other. When Randy met Jean, he said the one person I can’t wait for you to meet is my best friend Blue, because I know she is going to&nbsp;love you as much as I love you!

Randy met his Adella Jean (Lewman) Rising in August 0f 2014 and were married On December 21, 2016, at the Eagle’s in Crawford, NE. They lived in Crawford till April 2018 when they moved to Harrison, NE where they currently reside with their five fur babies. Everybody knew Wilbur and Abbey since they went everywhere with Randy sometimes they let Jean come, too.

Randy is survived by his wife Adella Jean (Lewman) and their five fur babies of Harrison, NE; His sister, Sharon (Dale) Travnicek of Harrison, NE their children &nbsp;Lisa (Kent) Anders of Bayard, Ne, Larry (Scott) Alwin of Thermopolis, WY, Libby (Ben) Lamp of Lusk, WY, Tommy (Heather) Travnicek of Scottsbluff, NE; His brother Rocky (Cindy) Rising of Sutherland, NE their children Kasey (Jackie) Rising of Rapid City, SD, Kody (Sarah) Rising of Garland, NE Kirby (Georgia) Rising of Golden, CO. Great Nieces Kayla (Trey) Pedersen, Brayla (Layne) Rawls, Bailey Alwin, Brielle Alwin, Tallee&nbsp;Anne Travnicek, Lonni Lamp, Kenadi Rising, Hattie Rising, and Willa Rising. Great Nephews Colby Anders, Kalane Anders, Trayton Travnicek, Trace Travnicek, &nbsp;Drake Lamp, Dayne Lamp, Cactus Lamp, Colt Travnicek, Blake Travnicek, Cody Dale Travnicek, Logan Rising and Gage Rising. He had one Great - Great Nephew Arlo Rawls.

He was preceded in death: His parents Wilbur Lewis and Helen Mae (Londrigan) Rising, His nephew Barry Dale Travnicek, Grandparents Earl and Ercil Rising and Robert and Myrtle Londrigan. He was also preceded in death by Gibby and Halen Mae, his fur babies.

A memorial has been established at the Security First Bank in Crawford, Nebraska. Anyone unable to attend can send cards to:&nbsp; Adella Jean Rising PO Box 202, Harrison, NE 69346

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 </figure>Services for RW Rising are Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Sioux County Fair Grounds in Harrison. There will be a luncheon after at the Rocky Top Dance Hall in Harrison, Ne.Randy Wilbur Rising passed peacefully on August 4,2022 due to a long illness at home surrounded by his family.Randy was born in Crawford, Nebraska to Wilbur Lewis and Helen Mae (Londrigan) Rising on August 31, 1962. Randy spent his childhood in the Marsland – Crawford area on the Tollman Ranch where his father worked. He transferred from Crawford High School after two years to Harrison where he attended last two years before graduating from Sioux County High School in 1980.Randy started rodeoing during High School, where he qualified for the State and National High School Finals Rodeo during his Rodeo Career, he also won three go rounds and the average, in the Saddle Bronc, at the Prairie Circuit Finals.&nbsp; Plus, during his time in the NSRA, he was the Bareback Champion.&nbsp; He stayed very active&nbsp;in Rodeo after he retired from riding the rough stock whether it was opening gates, helping the riders get ready, or watching it; this was a part of him through and through.Randy belonged to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Crawford, NE and The Sioux County Historical Society in Harrison, Ne. Randy worked for BNSF from 1994 to 2009 after the railroad.&nbsp; He worked for the Land Drilling Exploration Company.&nbsp; He then started his own business on September 15, 2015 RW Rising and Family Trucking with his wife Adella Jean.He enjoyed working for the Wilkins Family on their farm and ranch. Randy’s cousin Rhonda “Blue” Pelton being his Best Friend since childhood; they were always taking care of each other. When Randy met Jean, he said the one person I can’t wait for you to meet is my best friend Blue, because I know she is going to&nbsp;love you as much as I love you!Randy met his Adella Jean (Lewman) Rising in August 0f 2014 and were married On December 21, 2016, at the Eagle’s in Crawford, NE. They lived in Crawford till April 2018 when they moved to Harrison, NE where they currently reside with their five fur babies. Everybody knew Wilbur and Abbey since they went everywhere with Randy sometimes they let Jean come, too.Randy is survived by his wife Adella Jean (Lewman) and their five fur babies of Harrison, NE; His sister, Sharon (Dale) Travnicek of Harrison, NE their children &nbsp;Lisa (Kent) Anders of Bayard, Ne, Larry (Scott) Alwin of Thermopolis, WY, Libby (Ben) Lamp of Lusk, WY, Tommy (Heather) Travnicek of Scottsbluff, NE; His brother Rocky (Cindy) Rising of Sutherland, NE their children Kasey (Jackie) Rising of Rapid City, SD, Kody (Sarah) Rising of Garland, NE Kirby (Georgia) Rising of Golden, CO. Great Nieces Kayla (Trey) Pedersen, Brayla (Layne) Rawls, Bailey Alwin, Brielle Alwin, Tallee&nbsp;Anne Travnicek, Lonni Lamp, Kenadi Rising, Hattie Rising, and Willa Rising. Great Nephews Colby Anders, Kalane Anders, Trayton Travnicek, Trace Travnicek, &nbsp;Drake Lamp, Dayne Lamp, Cactus Lamp, Colt Travnicek, Blake Travnicek, Cody Dale Travnicek, Logan Rising and Gage Rising. He had one Great - Great Nephew Arlo Rawls.He was preceded in death: His parents Wilbur Lewis and Helen Mae (Londrigan) Rising, His nephew Barry Dale Travnicek, Grandparents Earl and Ercil Rising and Robert and Myrtle Londrigan. He was also preceded in death by Gibby and Halen Mae, his fur babies.A memorial has been established at the Security First Bank in Crawford, Nebraska. Anyone unable to attend can send cards to:&nbsp; Adella Jean Rising PO Box 202, Harrison, NE 69346

Randy Wilbur Rising (1962 - 2022)

Juanita Marie Race Moody died in Crawford, NE’s Ponderosa Villa on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, thirty-three days short of 96 years. On September 4, 1926 she was born in Casper, Wyoming, the daughter of Frank Harold and Marjorie Angeline Phinney Race.

The family, including her little brother, Keith Walter, moved to Crawford in 1938. Juanita graduated Valedictorian from Crawford High School in 1944. A brief experience in a Greeley, CO woman’s college ended with a short engagement, a quick execution of marriage to USA Naval man, Lloyd Dawson Moody, on June 9, 1945 following with the move to Seattle, WA and employment in a pharmacy. The official end of WWII, on Sep. 2nd, was actually the preliminary event of the return to Crawford and the city girl’s life was changed to farming and ranching. The country made an impact along with her involvement in multiple community organizations, John the Baptist Catholic Church family, the entire Moody Clan comprised the families of seven brothers and two sisters world and her definitely dominated bridge world.

Two children were born: Cassandra J Moody Olson and David Lloyd (Mary) Moody and continue to be survivors along with grandsons Justin David, and Dawson Porter (Alicia) Moody; great grandsons Aaron Lloyd and Trent Jackson and granddaughters Sawyer Adele, Finley Marie, and Piper Jo Moody.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd, and her brother Keith and wife Mary Lou Dodd Race whose family graced her six nephews and two nieces.

A rosary in John the Baptist Catholic Church will be Sunday, August 7, 4pm and the funeral on Monday August 8, 2022 at 11am. Catholic ladies will serve a light lunch after the service in the Catholic Hall. Private family internment at the Crawford Cemetery will be at a later date.

Memorials to the Catholic Church, the Ponderosa Villa, Crawford Volunteer Fire &amp; Rescue, or Crawford Library are always greatly appreciated.

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 </figure>Juanita Marie Race Moody died in Crawford, NE’s Ponderosa Villa on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, thirty-three days short of 96 years. On September 4, 1926 she was born in Casper, Wyoming, the daughter of Frank Harold and Marjorie Angeline Phinney Race.The family, including her little brother, Keith Walter, moved to Crawford in 1938. Juanita graduated Valedictorian from Crawford High School in 1944. A brief experience in a Greeley, CO woman’s college ended with a short engagement, a quick execution of marriage to USA Naval man, Lloyd Dawson Moody, on June 9, 1945 following with the move to Seattle, WA and employment in a pharmacy. The official end of WWII, on Sep. 2nd, was actually the preliminary event of the return to Crawford and the city girl’s life was changed to farming and ranching. The country made an impact along with her involvement in multiple community organizations, John the Baptist Catholic Church family, the entire Moody Clan comprised the families of seven brothers and two sisters world and her definitely dominated bridge world.Two children were born: Cassandra J Moody Olson and David Lloyd (Mary) Moody and continue to be survivors along with grandsons Justin David, and Dawson Porter (Alicia) Moody; great grandsons Aaron Lloyd and Trent Jackson and granddaughters Sawyer Adele, Finley Marie, and Piper Jo Moody.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lloyd, and her brother Keith and wife Mary Lou Dodd Race whose family graced her six nephews and two nieces.A rosary in John the Baptist Catholic Church will be Sunday, August 7, 4pm and the funeral on Monday August 8, 2022 at 11am. Catholic ladies will serve a light lunch after the service in the Catholic Hall. Private family internment at the Crawford Cemetery will be at a later date.Memorials to the Catholic Church, the Ponderosa Villa, Crawford Volunteer Fire &amp; Rescue, or Crawford Library are always greatly appreciated.

Juanita Marie Race Moody (1926 - 2022)

Wayne Arnold Trook, 81, of Gering, Nebraska passed away August 3, 2022, at his home with his loving family close by his side. His memorial service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10:30am at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andy Griess officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne’s honor be made to Zion Missions - Musonda at Zion Evangelical Church. The Musondas’ work in Zambia was very important to him. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Wayne was born March 22, 1941, in Shelton, NE to Vivian and Anna May (Pugsley) Trook. Upon his graduation from Scottsbluff High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany, South Korea, and Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge in 1970, Wayne returned home to Scottsbluff. He worked at Lockwood Corp for several years as a welder and was later employed at B&amp;C Steel. He worked as a custodian at Community Christian School until his “first retirement” but later worked as an appliance repairman at Julie’s Antiques. Wayne married Kathy (Jones) Arnold on April 20th, 1985. He became a father to two daughters, Andee and Kayla, and a stepfather to Erik and Kerri Arnold. Wayne was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, serving as a deacon and board member and working in Awana for several years. Wayne was an excellent woodworker and made very intricately crafted fretwork items for their home. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and shared many rides with his wife. He was a hard worker and always put forth his best effort with whatever task was before him. He was easy to get along with and could strike up a conversation with anyone about anything. Wayne is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters Andee (Teddy Musonda) and Kayla (Logan Kesselring); stepdaughter Kerri Arnold; stepson Erik Arnold; 8 grandchildren; brother Jim Trook; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Connie Trook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wayne Arnold Trook, 81, of Gering, Nebraska passed away August 3, 2022, at his home with his loving family close by his side. His memorial service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10:30am at Zion Evangelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andy Griess officiating. The service will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials in Wayne’s honor be made to Zion Missions - Musonda at Zion Evangelical Church. The Musondas’ work in Zambia was very important to him. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. Wayne was born March 22, 1941, in Shelton, NE to Vivian and Anna May (Pugsley) Trook. Upon his graduation from Scottsbluff High School, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Germany, South Korea, and Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge in 1970, Wayne returned home to Scottsbluff. He worked at Lockwood Corp for several years as a welder and was later employed at B&amp;C Steel. He worked as a custodian at Community Christian School until his “first retirement” but later worked as an appliance repairman at Julie’s Antiques. Wayne married Kathy (Jones) Arnold on April 20th, 1985. He became a father to two daughters, Andee and Kayla, and a stepfather to Erik and Kerri Arnold. Wayne was a member of Zion Evangelical Church, serving as a deacon and board member and working in Awana for several years. Wayne was an excellent woodworker and made very intricately crafted fretwork items for their home. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycles and shared many rides with his wife. He was a hard worker and always put forth his best effort with whatever task was before him. He was easy to get along with and could strike up a conversation with anyone about anything. Wayne is survived by his wife, Kathy; daughters Andee (Teddy Musonda) and Kayla (Logan Kesselring); stepdaughter Kerri Arnold; stepson Erik Arnold; 8 grandchildren; brother Jim Trook; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law Connie Trook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wayne Arnold Trook (1941 - 2022)

Ronald “Ron” LeRoy Bottrell was called home peacefully on August 2nd, 2022, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska. His funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be Friday from 9-10am at the funeral home. Services will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. A lunch will be held at The Scottsbluff YMCA Trails Camp Retreat Center 1918 Beltline Highway West at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bridgman Funeral Home, 2104 Broadway Scottsbluff NE 69361, for designation at a further date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ron’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Ron was born December 28, 1946, in Ogallala, Nebraska to Glenn and Goldie Bottrell. Ron met the love of his life, Susan, in a bowling alley in Cheyenne Wyoming. From their union daughters Kimberly and Kristina were born. They settled in Scotts Bluff County where Ron and Susan worked together to operate their trucking business. Ron retired early due to health issues. He spent his remaining years collecting Nascar, die-cast semis, and many other collectibles. Ron battled extensive health issues throughout his last years of life. Through these health issues he met many people including the wonderful staff Highland Park and the incredible staff at the Dialysis Unit at Box Butte General Hospital who cared for him in his last few months on earth. His sense of humor and orneriness never faded. He adored his children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren more than anything. He touched so many lives here on earth with his quick-wittedness and will be missed by all those who knew him. He is survived by daughter Kimberly (Zach) Meyer of Rapid City, and daughter Kristina “Krissy” (Tom) Johnson of Fort Collins, Grandchildren Jordan (Veronica) Golden, Tyler Golden, Rileigh Donley-Meyer (Brock Henkel), Meghan Golden, Taylor (Bryan) Ashley, Brendon Johnson, and Emily Johnson, Great Grandchildren Grace Rexus, Jazper Johnson, Blakelyn Golden, Marcella &amp; Camila Verdugo, and one more baby girl he was so excited to meet in October. Brothers Glenn Bottrell &amp; Mike (Diane) Bottrell, Sisters Sandie Smith, Bobbie (John) Kuhn, &amp; Tammy (John) Stolz, numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Goldie, the love of his life Susan, mother-in-law Opal, niece Brenda Bottrell, brother-in-law Steve Smith, and numerous aunts &amp; uncles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald “Ron” LeRoy Bottrell was called home peacefully on August 2nd, 2022, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska. His funeral service will be held at 10am on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be Friday from 9-10am at the funeral home. Services will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. A lunch will be held at The Scottsbluff YMCA Trails Camp Retreat Center 1918 Beltline Highway West at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Bridgman Funeral Home, 2104 Broadway Scottsbluff NE 69361, for designation at a further date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ron’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Ron was born December 28, 1946, in Ogallala, Nebraska to Glenn and Goldie Bottrell. Ron met the love of his life, Susan, in a bowling alley in Cheyenne Wyoming. From their union daughters Kimberly and Kristina were born. They settled in Scotts Bluff County where Ron and Susan worked together to operate their trucking business. Ron retired early due to health issues. He spent his remaining years collecting Nascar, die-cast semis, and many other collectibles. Ron battled extensive health issues throughout his last years of life. Through these health issues he met many people including the wonderful staff Highland Park and the incredible staff at the Dialysis Unit at Box Butte General Hospital who cared for him in his last few months on earth. His sense of humor and orneriness never faded. He adored his children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren more than anything. He touched so many lives here on earth with his quick-wittedness and will be missed by all those who knew him. He is survived by daughter Kimberly (Zach) Meyer of Rapid City, and daughter Kristina “Krissy” (Tom) Johnson of Fort Collins, Grandchildren Jordan (Veronica) Golden, Tyler Golden, Rileigh Donley-Meyer (Brock Henkel), Meghan Golden, Taylor (Bryan) Ashley, Brendon Johnson, and Emily Johnson, Great Grandchildren Grace Rexus, Jazper Johnson, Blakelyn Golden, Marcella &amp; Camila Verdugo, and one more baby girl he was so excited to meet in October. Brothers Glenn Bottrell &amp; Mike (Diane) Bottrell, Sisters Sandie Smith, Bobbie (John) Kuhn, &amp; Tammy (John) Stolz, numerous nieces, nephews, and other extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Goldie, the love of his life Susan, mother-in-law Opal, niece Brenda Bottrell, brother-in-law Steve Smith, and numerous aunts &amp; uncles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ronald 'Ron' LeRoy Bottrell (1946 - 2022)

Amy Beth (Paulson) Moore was born on 15 May 1941, in Powers Lake, North Dakota, to her father, John Lawrence Paulson (40), and her mother, Flossie Mary (Frazier) Paulson (36). She was the youngest of seven children.

Amy lived in Flaxton, North Dakota, until she married Darrel Walter Woodbeck in Flaxton, North Dakota, on 2 August 1957. Amy and Darrel moved around a bit, living in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as several other towns in North Dakota and South Dakota, finally settling in Lead, South Dakota in 1964. Amy and Darrel had three sons, Steve, Doug, and Mike, born in 1958, 1959, and 1960 respectively.

After her divorce from Darrel in 1970, Amy married Bill Nichols from Lead, South Dakota, which soon ended in divorce. Then, in 1973, Amy moved to Gordon, Nebraska, where she met Robert “Bob” Leroy Moore. Amy started working at the Nebraska Beef plant, then went to work at the Western Café at the time, and Bob was working for the Magowan Feed Mill. Bob pursued Amy, and they eventually got married in Rapid City, South Dakota on 20 December 1974. They have lived in Gordon ever since.

Amy was a long-time member of St. Marks Episcopal Church. In 2015 she switched and began to go to the Bible Baptist Church. She changed because she felt the Bible Baptist Church in Gordon was a true bible teaching church.

During her years in Gordon, Amy made a lot of friends and acquaintances. She worked for the Head Start program for a while. At one point, Amy had a fabric shop on Main Street, where she taught many local women to quilt and sew. She was a very avid seamstress, having hand-made many quilts and wall hangings. She was quite enthusiastic about entering her work in the local Sheridan County Fair and won many ribbons for her work. She was also very civically minded, bringing many issues to the City Council on occasion. Amy also worked at the Gordon Nursing Home for quite a few years as the Social Services Coordinator for the residents. She has had quite a fondness for the home as a result of her work there. Anyone who knew Amy well knew that she could be a force to be reckoned with. However, she usually had what she thought was the “best interest” at heart.

Amy and Bob lived in Keller’s Trailer Court for a while, when first married. Then they moved to the farm just north of Gordon, owned by Ross Magowan. They lived there until around 1983, when they bought their home at 508 N. Hickory Street, in Gordon. Amy lived in their home until around 2018, when she went into the Gordon Countryside Care Nursing Home, where she resided until her death.

&nbsp;Amy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Flossie Paulson, her brothers Neal and Jack, her sisters, Betty and Flossie “Babe”, and her son, Steve. She is survived by her husband, Bob Moore, her brothers Norman Paulson and Wayne Paulson, her sons Doug and Mike, her stepson Burdette Moore, Grandchildren: Joshua Woodbeck, Christopher Woodbeck, Stephanie (Woodbeck) Johnson, Aaron Woodbeck (Steve’s children); Darrel Woodbeck, Dan Garrett, Maggie Squires (Doug’s son and stepchildren); Scott Woodbeck and Sean Woodbeck (Mike’s sons); and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Amy died on 1 August 2022, in Gordon, Nebraska, at the age of 81. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, 10:00 am at the Bible Baptist Church in Gordon, Nebraska. A memorial has been established for the Christian Appalachian Project and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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 </figure>Amy Beth (Paulson) Moore was born on 15 May 1941, in Powers Lake, North Dakota, to her father, John Lawrence Paulson (40), and her mother, Flossie Mary (Frazier) Paulson (36). She was the youngest of seven children.Amy lived in Flaxton, North Dakota, until she married Darrel Walter Woodbeck in Flaxton, North Dakota, on 2 August 1957. Amy and Darrel moved around a bit, living in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada, as well as several other towns in North Dakota and South Dakota, finally settling in Lead, South Dakota in 1964. Amy and Darrel had three sons, Steve, Doug, and Mike, born in 1958, 1959, and 1960 respectively.After her divorce from Darrel in 1970, Amy married Bill Nichols from Lead, South Dakota, which soon ended in divorce. Then, in 1973, Amy moved to Gordon, Nebraska, where she met Robert “Bob” Leroy Moore. Amy started working at the Nebraska Beef plant, then went to work at the Western Café at the time, and Bob was working for the Magowan Feed Mill. Bob pursued Amy, and they eventually got married in Rapid City, South Dakota on 20 December 1974. They have lived in Gordon ever since.Amy was a long-time member of St. Marks Episcopal Church. In 2015 she switched and began to go to the Bible Baptist Church. She changed because she felt the Bible Baptist Church in Gordon was a true bible teaching church.During her years in Gordon, Amy made a lot of friends and acquaintances. She worked for the Head Start program for a while. At one point, Amy had a fabric shop on Main Street, where she taught many local women to quilt and sew. She was a very avid seamstress, having hand-made many quilts and wall hangings. She was quite enthusiastic about entering her work in the local Sheridan County Fair and won many ribbons for her work. She was also very civically minded, bringing many issues to the City Council on occasion. Amy also worked at the Gordon Nursing Home for quite a few years as the Social Services Coordinator for the residents. She has had quite a fondness for the home as a result of her work there. Anyone who knew Amy well knew that she could be a force to be reckoned with. However, she usually had what she thought was the “best interest” at heart.Amy and Bob lived in Keller’s Trailer Court for a while, when first married. Then they moved to the farm just north of Gordon, owned by Ross Magowan. They lived there until around 1983, when they bought their home at 508 N. Hickory Street, in Gordon. Amy lived in their home until around 2018, when she went into the Gordon Countryside Care Nursing Home, where she resided until her death.&nbsp;Amy is preceded in death by her parents, John and Flossie Paulson, her brothers Neal and Jack, her sisters, Betty and Flossie “Babe”, and her son, Steve. She is survived by her husband, Bob Moore, her brothers Norman Paulson and Wayne Paulson, her sons Doug and Mike, her stepson Burdette Moore, Grandchildren: Joshua Woodbeck, Christopher Woodbeck, Stephanie (Woodbeck) Johnson, Aaron Woodbeck (Steve’s children); Darrel Woodbeck, Dan Garrett, Maggie Squires (Doug’s son and stepchildren); Scott Woodbeck and Sean Woodbeck (Mike’s sons); and many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.Amy died on 1 August 2022, in Gordon, Nebraska, at the age of 81. Memorial services will be held Friday, August 5, 2022, 10:00 am at the Bible Baptist Church in Gordon, Nebraska. A memorial has been established for the Christian Appalachian Project and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Amy Beth (Paulson) Moore (1941 - 2022)

Funeral Services for Vera L. Coffee, 99, of Harrison, Nebraska, will be Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Harrison Bible Church in Harrison with Pastor Matt Parker officiating. Burial will be at the Bodarc Cemetery following the service in Harrison.

Vera passed peacefully Friday morning July 29, 2022, at the Douglas Care Center, Douglas Wyoming.

Vera was born July 23, 1923, in her family home in McGrew, Nebraska, to Fred Hardt Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Geier Hardt. Vera grew up on the family farm in McGrew and graduated from McGrew high school.

Vera attended Chadron State College where she met and fell in love with her future husband Rex T. Coffee Jr. of Chadron, Nebraska. They were married May 5, 1945. They moved to Florida where Rex was training as a bomber pilot in the U.S. Navy. They purchased the family ranch that had been homesteaded in 1887 in Sioux County, and started their family.

Vera loved being a ranch wife and mother. She was an excellent cook known for her sticky cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and her strawberry pies that she made for branding.

Vera taught kindergarten and reading at Harrison Elementary for ten years while her children were in high school. Rex T. Coffee passed suddenly in 1981, and Vera returned to run the ranch full time with her son Dan Coffee until her passing this year.

Vera was never the type of person to just sit and do nothing, so she attended many of her grandchildren's various activities. Vera enjoyed playing bridge and played in a weekly bridge club until she was 98. She loved working on the ranch and was always tacking fence on her 4-wheeler even in her nineties. Saturdays and Sundays she was devoted to Nebraska football and the Denver Broncos. Vera also enjoyed traveling.

Vera was one of the first people to have a 3-wheeler in Sioux County, which after a few tip overs was traded up to a red 4-wheeler. She went all over on her 4-wheeler right up to the time that her family restricted her riding solely to the ranch. She still rode her 4-wheeler when she was 98 years young.

She also loved watching Sioux County high school kids play football, volleyball, and basketball and was always willing to go to their games whether home or away.

Vera enjoyed every day and was extremely active until the past year.

Vera was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all. We will always admire her tenacity and zest for life.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children Sam B. (Nancy) Coffee, Stevensville, Montana; Dan C. Coffee, Harrison, Nebraska; Cyd E. Coffee, Harrison, Nebraska; Jay R. Coffee, Harrison, Nebraska; and Pam (Buff) Coffee, Alliance, Nebraska; grandchildren Megan Strawder, Jessie (Matt) Harris, Bailey Reeve, Colton (Alisha) Coffee, and great grandchildren Trenten Strawder, Taden Strawder, Riggin Harris, Jackson Reeve, and Samuel Colt Coffee. She is also survived by her sister Lorraine Hanson, sister-in-law Shirley Hardt, and her many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her husband Rex T. Coffee Jr.; son Buff C. Coffee; her parents; brother Don Hardt; brother-in-law Max Hanson; sister-in-law Jean Coffee Baker; and daughter-in-law Donna Coffee.

Memorials can be made to the Harrison Rural Fire Department in Memory of Vera Coffee.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Vera L. Coffee, 99, of Harrison, Nebraska, will be Monday, August 8, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Harrison Bible Church in Harrison with Pastor Matt Parker officiating. Burial will be at the Bodarc Cemetery following the service in Harrison.Vera passed peacefully Friday morning July 29, 2022, at the Douglas Care Center, Douglas Wyoming.Vera was born July 23, 1923, in her family home in McGrew, Nebraska, to Fred Hardt Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Geier Hardt. Vera grew up on the family farm in McGrew and graduated from McGrew high school.Vera attended Chadron State College where she met and fell in love with her future husband Rex T. Coffee Jr. of Chadron, Nebraska. They were married May 5, 1945. They moved to Florida where Rex was training as a bomber pilot in the U.S. Navy. They purchased the family ranch that had been homesteaded in 1887 in Sioux County, and started their family.Vera loved being a ranch wife and mother. She was an excellent cook known for her sticky cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls, and her strawberry pies that she made for branding.Vera taught kindergarten and reading at Harrison Elementary for ten years while her children were in high school. Rex T. Coffee passed suddenly in 1981, and Vera returned to run the ranch full time with her son Dan Coffee until her passing this year.Vera was never the type of person to just sit and do nothing, so she attended many of her grandchildren's various activities. Vera enjoyed playing bridge and played in a weekly bridge club until she was 98. She loved working on the ranch and was always tacking fence on her 4-wheeler even in her nineties. Saturdays and Sundays she was devoted to Nebraska football and the Denver Broncos. Vera also enjoyed traveling.Vera was one of the first people to have a 3-wheeler in Sioux County, which after a few tip overs was traded up to a red 4-wheeler. She went all over on her 4-wheeler right up to the time that her family restricted her riding solely to the ranch. She still rode her 4-wheeler when she was 98 years young.She also loved watching Sioux County high school kids play football, volleyball, and basketball and was always willing to go to their games whether home or away.Vera enjoyed every day and was extremely active until the past year.Vera was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all. We will always admire her tenacity and zest for life.Those left to cherish her memory are her children Sam B. (Nancy) Coffee, Stevensville, Montana; Dan C. Coffee, Harrison, Nebraska; Cyd E. Coffee, Harrison, Nebraska; Jay R. Coffee, Harrison, Nebraska; and Pam (Buff) Coffee, Alliance, Nebraska; grandchildren Megan Strawder, Jessie (Matt) Harris, Bailey Reeve, Colton (Alisha) Coffee, and great grandchildren Trenten Strawder, Taden Strawder, Riggin Harris, Jackson Reeve, and Samuel Colt Coffee. She is also survived by her sister Lorraine Hanson, sister-in-law Shirley Hardt, and her many nieces and nephews.Preceding her in death are her husband Rex T. Coffee Jr.; son Buff C. Coffee; her parents; brother Don Hardt; brother-in-law Max Hanson; sister-in-law Jean Coffee Baker; and daughter-in-law Donna Coffee.Memorials can be made to the Harrison Rural Fire Department in Memory of Vera Coffee.

Vera L. Coffee (1923 - 2022)

Iris Elaine Neeley went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2022 at&nbsp;Box Butte General &nbsp;Hospital in Alliance, NE, surrounded by her family.

She was born to Alva and Bernice Johns Neal on September 10, 1930 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. &nbsp;She attended Melbeta public schools until graduation. She then went to Denver School of &nbsp;Business. Upon completion she returned to Scottsbluff and worked for an Insurance Agency. &nbsp;There she met and later married Robert Neeley on December 1, 1951. To this union 4 children &nbsp;were born, Suzanne (Paul) Wills, Colleen (Doug) Hashman, Joe (Deb) Neeley and Tom Neeley.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Grandchildren Valerie (Marc) Kerschner, Nicole &nbsp;(Ryan) Cameron, Amy (Michael) Davies, Tim (Sarah Boysen) Hashman, Seth, Brooke and Trey &nbsp;Neeley, her great grandchildren, Clara, Ellie and Myles Kerschner, Charli and Wills Cameron, Allie and Trever Davies, sisters-in-law, Glenda Neal and Lois Neeley along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Neeley, brothers, Alva (Buck), Allen and Steve Neal, brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Alta Jo Williamson, Bill and Ruby Neeley, Jerry and Wilma Wegelin, Nancy Neal, her niece Cindy Robinson and nephew Brian Neeley.

Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

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 </figure>Iris Elaine Neeley went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 1, 2022 at&nbsp;Box Butte General &nbsp;Hospital in Alliance, NE, surrounded by her family.She was born to Alva and Bernice Johns Neal on September 10, 1930 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. &nbsp;She attended Melbeta public schools until graduation. She then went to Denver School of &nbsp;Business. Upon completion she returned to Scottsbluff and worked for an Insurance Agency. &nbsp;There she met and later married Robert Neeley on December 1, 1951. To this union 4 children &nbsp;were born, Suzanne (Paul) Wills, Colleen (Doug) Hashman, Joe (Deb) Neeley and Tom Neeley.She is survived by her children and spouses, Grandchildren Valerie (Marc) Kerschner, Nicole &nbsp;(Ryan) Cameron, Amy (Michael) Davies, Tim (Sarah Boysen) Hashman, Seth, Brooke and Trey &nbsp;Neeley, her great grandchildren, Clara, Ellie and Myles Kerschner, Charli and Wills Cameron, Allie and Trever Davies, sisters-in-law, Glenda Neal and Lois Neeley along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Neeley, brothers, Alva (Buck), Allen and Steve Neal, brothers and sisters-in-law, Dale and Alta Jo Williamson, Bill and Ruby Neeley, Jerry and Wilma Wegelin, Nancy Neal, her niece Cindy Robinson and nephew Brian Neeley.Cremation has taken place. A family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to St. John’s Lutheran Church.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Iris Elaine Neeley (1930 - 2022)

Donald Duane Brown went home to be with Jesus on July 31, 2022, following a long illness. In his final weeks, dear friends and family blessed him with acts of love and kindness in countless, precious ways.

Donald (Don) was born on April 29, 1952, to Neil and Arlene (O’Connell) Brown in Alliance, Nebraska. Don graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. He married Karen Shannon, his high school sweetheart, in 1971. To this happy union were added four children: Trisha, Jason, Spencer and Tyler.

Following high school graduation, Don attended Kearney State College where he played football and was also a hurdler on the track team. He transferred to Chadron State College and later to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) where he received his teaching degree in 1979. He then taught elementary and middle school physical education for Millard Public Schools. During his teaching years there, he enjoyed coaching football, track and wrestling at the middle and high school levels.&nbsp; In 1994, the family returned to Alliance, and Don spent the rest of his life in his beloved Bulldog community. In Alliance, he worked as director of the YMCA and then as a teacher liaison for the Nebraska Boy’s Ranch. He then returned to teaching. He taught physical education and health classes, working at all grade levels at various times. He also relished the return to coaching. Eventually, his mobility challenges required a change. His final years with Alliance Public Schools was spent teaching and encouraging students at the newly instituted Alternative Education School. Of all his years teaching, this was the assignment that meant the most to him.&nbsp; The impairments of Don’s illness resulted in his early retirement from education in 2013.

Don had a full and blessed life filled with faith, family and friends. He would tell anyone that his greatest growth in faith came about during his years of volunteering with Prison Fellowship at the Omaha Correctional Facility. He also loved his years of involvement with Awanas at the Alliance Berean Church. He loved road trips, camping and vacationing with his family. He was an avid supporter of each of his four children in every sport or school activity they participated in and this enjoyment continued with his grandchildren. He was happiest while spending time with family and friends, whether that was camping, traveling, golfing, hunting, fishing, or exploring the night skies.

Don is survived by his wife, Karen. He is also survived by his children: Trisha (Michael) Davidson; Jason (Becky) Brown; Spencer (Jessica) Brown; and Tyler Brown (Vanessa Ybarra). He is survived by 13 grandchildren: Morgan, Austin (Corley), MaKayla and Brooke Davidson; Matthew and Abby Brown; Rosalie and Reagan Kopp; Carter, Parker and Blake Brown; Mila and Kamdyn Brown. His 3 great grandsons are Asher Herian, Evryn Kozal and Oakland Davidson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Terry and Berniece Shannon, his grandmother Helen McMasters, nephew David Brown and niece Elizabeth Brown.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Alliance Berean Church at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 5, 2022. Memorials may be made to the Alliance Public Schools Foundation (memo Don Brown Fund), 1604 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301.

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 </figure>Donald Duane Brown went home to be with Jesus on July 31, 2022, following a long illness. In his final weeks, dear friends and family blessed him with acts of love and kindness in countless, precious ways.Donald (Don) was born on April 29, 1952, to Neil and Arlene (O’Connell) Brown in Alliance, Nebraska. Don graduated from Alliance High School in 1970. He married Karen Shannon, his high school sweetheart, in 1971. To this happy union were added four children: Trisha, Jason, Spencer and Tyler.Following high school graduation, Don attended Kearney State College where he played football and was also a hurdler on the track team. He transferred to Chadron State College and later to the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) where he received his teaching degree in 1979. He then taught elementary and middle school physical education for Millard Public Schools. During his teaching years there, he enjoyed coaching football, track and wrestling at the middle and high school levels.&nbsp; In 1994, the family returned to Alliance, and Don spent the rest of his life in his beloved Bulldog community. In Alliance, he worked as director of the YMCA and then as a teacher liaison for the Nebraska Boy’s Ranch. He then returned to teaching. He taught physical education and health classes, working at all grade levels at various times. He also relished the return to coaching. Eventually, his mobility challenges required a change. His final years with Alliance Public Schools was spent teaching and encouraging students at the newly instituted Alternative Education School. Of all his years teaching, this was the assignment that meant the most to him.&nbsp; The impairments of Don’s illness resulted in his early retirement from education in 2013.Don had a full and blessed life filled with faith, family and friends. He would tell anyone that his greatest growth in faith came about during his years of volunteering with Prison Fellowship at the Omaha Correctional Facility. He also loved his years of involvement with Awanas at the Alliance Berean Church. He loved road trips, camping and vacationing with his family. He was an avid supporter of each of his four children in every sport or school activity they participated in and this enjoyment continued with his grandchildren. He was happiest while spending time with family and friends, whether that was camping, traveling, golfing, hunting, fishing, or exploring the night skies.Don is survived by his wife, Karen. He is also survived by his children: Trisha (Michael) Davidson; Jason (Becky) Brown; Spencer (Jessica) Brown; and Tyler Brown (Vanessa Ybarra). He is survived by 13 grandchildren: Morgan, Austin (Corley), MaKayla and Brooke Davidson; Matthew and Abby Brown; Rosalie and Reagan Kopp; Carter, Parker and Blake Brown; Mila and Kamdyn Brown. His 3 great grandsons are Asher Herian, Evryn Kozal and Oakland Davidson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Terry and Berniece Shannon, his grandmother Helen McMasters, nephew David Brown and niece Elizabeth Brown.A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Alliance Berean Church at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 5, 2022. Memorials may be made to the Alliance Public Schools Foundation (memo Don Brown Fund), 1604 Sweetwater, Alliance, NE 69301.

Donald Duane Brown (1952 - 2022)

George W. Turechek III, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 peacefully at his home in Cody, Wyoming.

George was born to George W. Turechek, Jr and Helen (Landers) Turechek, March 30, 1949 in Chadron, NE. George graduated from Alliance High School and went onto Chadron State College where he graduated with a Business degree. While in college he met and married Sandra K. Brening and to this union 3 daughters were born, Michelle, Kelly, and Jenny. George lived the majority of his life in Alliance, NE. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for many years until retiring.&nbsp;&nbsp; George then purchased The Outpost convenience store. George was a friendly person and always had a smile, many of his customers referred to him as “Outpost George”. Later, George and Sandy divorced and a few years later The Outpost was sold. George fully retired in Cody, Wyoming be close to family and enjoy all the outdoor activities he always loved.

George is survived by his three daughters, Michelle (Harley) Salway, of Alliance, NE, Kelly Clark, of Alliance, NE, and Jenny Turechek of Lincoln, NE. He is also survived by 6 beautiful grandchildren, Adrianna Salway, of Alliance, NE, Chance Salway, Boston, MA, Dylan Clark, Alliance, NE, Tiara Clark, Alliance, NE, Stetson Clark, Alliance, NE and Acasia Turechek of Lincoln, NE., and 5 precious Great Grandchildren. George is also survived by his sisters, Sandy Perry, Cary, NC, Deb (Jack) Streich, Captain Cook, HI, and his brother, Randy (Donna) Turechek, of Cody, WY., as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Preceding George in death are his parents, his brother Robert Turechek, his sister in law Karen (Mingus) Turechek, his brother in law Van Groce, and lest we forget his beloved dog and faithful companion for many years Griz.

Cremation has taken place with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

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 </figure>George W. Turechek III, 73, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 peacefully at his home in Cody, Wyoming.George was born to George W. Turechek, Jr and Helen (Landers) Turechek, March 30, 1949 in Chadron, NE. George graduated from Alliance High School and went onto Chadron State College where he graduated with a Business degree. While in college he met and married Sandra K. Brening and to this union 3 daughters were born, Michelle, Kelly, and Jenny. George lived the majority of his life in Alliance, NE. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for many years until retiring.&nbsp;&nbsp; George then purchased The Outpost convenience store. George was a friendly person and always had a smile, many of his customers referred to him as “Outpost George”. Later, George and Sandy divorced and a few years later The Outpost was sold. George fully retired in Cody, Wyoming be close to family and enjoy all the outdoor activities he always loved.George is survived by his three daughters, Michelle (Harley) Salway, of Alliance, NE, Kelly Clark, of Alliance, NE, and Jenny Turechek of Lincoln, NE. He is also survived by 6 beautiful grandchildren, Adrianna Salway, of Alliance, NE, Chance Salway, Boston, MA, Dylan Clark, Alliance, NE, Tiara Clark, Alliance, NE, Stetson Clark, Alliance, NE and Acasia Turechek of Lincoln, NE., and 5 precious Great Grandchildren. George is also survived by his sisters, Sandy Perry, Cary, NC, Deb (Jack) Streich, Captain Cook, HI, and his brother, Randy (Donna) Turechek, of Cody, WY., as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Preceding George in death are his parents, his brother Robert Turechek, his sister in law Karen (Mingus) Turechek, his brother in law Van Groce, and lest we forget his beloved dog and faithful companion for many years Griz.Cremation has taken place with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

George W. Turechek III (1949 - 2022)

Darrell D. Leibhart age 64 of Mullen died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home in Mullen.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time at the United Methodist Church in Mullen with Pastor John Parsons officiating. The services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;. &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will greet friends 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Mullen EMT’s or to the donor’s choice.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;

Darrell Dean Leibhart was born on February 12, 1958, at Callaway, NE to June R. and Illeen (Hammans) Leibhart.&nbsp; Darrell grew up in the community of Callaway and graduated from Callaway High School in 1976.&nbsp; Darrell went to work for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad shortly after graduating from high school.&nbsp; He worked for the railroad for 40 years.&nbsp; Darrell was married to Kathy McPeak in 1993.&nbsp; The family lived in Alliance for a short time, then in Arizona.&nbsp; They moved to Mullen in 2005.&nbsp; Darrell retired from the railroad in 2018.&nbsp; He took a full month of retirement before taking a new job at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home as the head of maintenance.&nbsp; He greatly enjoyed this job and retired when it closed.&nbsp; In Darrell’s free time he enjoyed working in his garden, mowing, and ice fishing.&nbsp; Darrell is survived by his loving wife Kathy of Mullen, his son Darren (significant other Abbigail Terry) of Lincoln, his three daughters, Kasey (Nate) Simonson, Karrie Leibhart, and Lynelle Leibhart, all of Lincoln.&nbsp; Darrell is also survived by six grandchildren,&nbsp; his brother Gary (Josie) Leibhart of North Platte and a sister Karen Dodge of North Platte. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Deanna Harriman.

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 </figure>Darrell D. Leibhart age 64 of Mullen died Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his home in Mullen.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time at the United Methodist Church in Mullen with Pastor John Parsons officiating. The services will be livestreamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;. &nbsp;A visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will greet friends 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Mullen EMT’s or to the donor’s choice.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen is in charge of the arrangements.&nbsp;Darrell Dean Leibhart was born on February 12, 1958, at Callaway, NE to June R. and Illeen (Hammans) Leibhart.&nbsp; Darrell grew up in the community of Callaway and graduated from Callaway High School in 1976.&nbsp; Darrell went to work for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad shortly after graduating from high school.&nbsp; He worked for the railroad for 40 years.&nbsp; Darrell was married to Kathy McPeak in 1993.&nbsp; The family lived in Alliance for a short time, then in Arizona.&nbsp; They moved to Mullen in 2005.&nbsp; Darrell retired from the railroad in 2018.&nbsp; He took a full month of retirement before taking a new job at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home as the head of maintenance.&nbsp; He greatly enjoyed this job and retired when it closed.&nbsp; In Darrell’s free time he enjoyed working in his garden, mowing, and ice fishing.&nbsp; Darrell is survived by his loving wife Kathy of Mullen, his son Darren (significant other Abbigail Terry) of Lincoln, his three daughters, Kasey (Nate) Simonson, Karrie Leibhart, and Lynelle Leibhart, all of Lincoln.&nbsp; Darrell is also survived by six grandchildren,&nbsp; his brother Gary (Josie) Leibhart of North Platte and a sister Karen Dodge of North Platte. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Deanna Harriman.

Darrell D. Leibhart (1958-2022)

John Nuno was born in California on August 5, 1978, to Roberta Parra and Juan Pablo Nuno. He died at Chadron Community Hospital on July 25, 2022. John spent part of his childhood in California and moved to Gordon in his formative years. John met and married Melissa Dixon and to this union, two children were born, David and Sierra. This union was dissolved and he met his second wife, RaeLynn Nuno. To this union, Chance was born. John had a 3rd wife and three children were born to this union.&nbsp;

John was a free spirit. He spent his adult years chasing happiness in whatever form he could find it in, often getting into trouble in the process. He loved fiercely and tended to hate just as much. Most everyone who met John loved and respected him.&nbsp;

John recently reconciled with his second wife to give love and happiness another go. He was able to purchase a partnership in Country Kitchen.&nbsp; His partners, Wes, Zach, and Kate, are like family to him, as are their employees.&nbsp;

John will be missed by most who knew him.

John leaves to mourn his mother and father, his brother Harry, his significant other, RaeLynn Nuno, his children,&nbsp;David Nuno, Chance Nuno, and Sierra Nuno, and by grandchildren Nahlaya, Aaron, Grayson, Julianna, unborn baby boy Kanyon, and Echoe.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 1, 2022, 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel. A reception will follow at The Winery with refreshments and drinks (cash bar). A memorial has been established&nbsp;and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

John Nuno was born in California on August 5, 1978, to Roberta Parra and Juan Pablo Nuno. He died at Chadron Community Hospital on July 25, 2022. John spent part of his childhood in California and moved to Gordon in his formative years. John met and married Melissa Dixon and to this union, two children were born, David and Sierra. This union was dissolved and he met his second wife, RaeLynn Nuno. To this union, Chance was born. John had a 3rd wife and three children were born to this union.&nbsp;John was a free spirit. He spent his adult years chasing happiness in whatever form he could find it in, often getting into trouble in the process. He loved fiercely and tended to hate just as much. Most everyone who met John loved and respected him.&nbsp;John recently reconciled with his second wife to give love and happiness another go. He was able to purchase a partnership in Country Kitchen.&nbsp; His partners, Wes, Zach, and Kate, are like family to him, as are their employees.&nbsp;John will be missed by most who knew him.John leaves to mourn his mother and father, his brother Harry, his significant other, RaeLynn Nuno, his children,&nbsp;David Nuno, Chance Nuno, and Sierra Nuno, and by grandchildren Nahlaya, Aaron, Grayson, Julianna, unborn baby boy Kanyon, and Echoe.&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 1, 2022, 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel. A reception will follow at The Winery with refreshments and drinks (cash bar). A memorial has been established&nbsp;and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.

John Nuno (1978 - 2022)

Robert Allen Dotson of Chadron, Nebraska passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Chadron Community Hospital.

Bob was born February 26, 1949, the son of late Edna and Marvin Dotson. He was the younger of two sons.

Bob graduated from Chadron High School Class of 1967. He then graduated from Barber College in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1968. He then received his bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College.

Bob was a resident barber on Main Street. He progressed to a procedure analyst at Chadron State from 1979 thru 1983, with the remainder of his professional career working as an insurance auditor.

Bob was truly a sports fanatic and a fixture of local sporting events. He spent countless hours coaching and umping little league baseball.

Bob was a loving and devoted father and proud grandfather.

Robert is survived by his brother, Roger Dotson, his son Jason and granddaughters, Chloe and Olivia, his son David (Eunice), and grandson, Valantis.

In lieu of funeral services, there will be a family celebration of Bob’s life.

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 </figure>Robert Allen Dotson of Chadron, Nebraska passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at the Chadron Community Hospital.Bob was born February 26, 1949, the son of late Edna and Marvin Dotson. He was the younger of two sons.Bob graduated from Chadron High School Class of 1967. He then graduated from Barber College in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1968. He then received his bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College.Bob was a resident barber on Main Street. He progressed to a procedure analyst at Chadron State from 1979 thru 1983, with the remainder of his professional career working as an insurance auditor.Bob was truly a sports fanatic and a fixture of local sporting events. He spent countless hours coaching and umping little league baseball.Bob was a loving and devoted father and proud grandfather.Robert is survived by his brother, Roger Dotson, his son Jason and granddaughters, Chloe and Olivia, his son David (Eunice), and grandson, Valantis.In lieu of funeral services, there will be a family celebration of Bob’s life.

Robert Allen Dotson (1949 - 2022)

Thomas R. (Tom) Faint, 78, passed away on July 23, 2022 at home on the ranch in Sioux County, NE. with his family and his three loving caregivers by his side.

Tom was born on February 6, 1944 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Robert and Lucille (Heitland) Faint. Tom attended Elementary School in Havelock, Blairsburg, and Webster City, Iowa and graduated from Webster City High School in 1962. He started showing pigs when he was 5 years old at the Waterloo, Iowa Meat Animal Show. In 4-H he and his older sister, Janice, showed pigs and steers at the local County Fairs and at the Iowa State Fair, while his younger sister, Penny, showed horses and steers. At age 14 Tom rode with his steer in a cattle car on the train and showed him at the Chicago International Livestock Show. He said they had a “sifting committee” that weeded down the entries to 35 steers per class and his steer stood 26th! He said it was an experience he never forgot and it sparked his love of the “big show”.

Tom served his country in the Air National Guard. He worked for various registered cattle outfits feeding and working with show cattle for 20 plus years, having gone to every major show across the United States, with the National Western Livestock Show in Denver being his favorite. The first time he went to the Denver Stock Show was in 1963 and he went every year after that through 1986, after which he retired from the show road. He used to say they couldn’t have the Denver Stock Show without him, and he and Zanya continued to go for many years as spectators and to see old friends. But after a blizzard kept them home one year, he grudgingly decided they could have it without him! He was named Herdsman of the Year in 1984 at the Western National Angus Futurity in Reno, Nevada. He made many good friends throughout the show road years, several whom he stayed in contact with throughout the rest of his life.

He met Zanya (Geike) Oldaker when he moved to Harrison, Nebraska to work for Windy Acres Angus. They were married on June 2, 1984. Upon the death of Zanya’s Dad, Herb Geike, in 1986, Tom retired from the show road and he and Zanya moved to the ranch, which they operated until 2020 when Tom’s ALS progressed to the point he was forced to retire. He had an eye for good cattle and was always improving their cow herd. They ran cows and yearlings until 2004 when they downsized and sold the cows, but continued to buy calves to develop into yearlings. More than one auctioneer stated that Tom was the pickiest buyer they had!

He is survived by his wife, Zanya of the ranch, sisters Janice Faint of Webster City, IA; and Penny (Rick) Brisbin of Lead, S.D.; nieces Jody (Craig) Poe and son Shane of Reno, NV; Jamie (Keiran) Breslin and son, Liam and daughter, Niah; sister-in-laws Twila (Kevin) Grote of Harrison, NE. and Julie (Barry) Matney of LaGrange, WY.; niece Nicki (Jay) Kittinger and daughter Josie of Harrison, NE. and nephew Wyatt Grote of Bismark, N.D. as well as numerous cousins and friends and three amazing, caring and compassionate caregivers: Naomi Pelster, Jessi Grote and Kelsey Tighe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law Herb and Ruby Geike and numerous other relatives.

Services will be at 10:00 AM on July 30, 2022 at the Harrison Bible Church in Harrison, NE. with Pastor Matt Parker officiating, with burial at the Harrison Cemetery. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron, NE. is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established towards the award for the champion showman in each age group at the beef show during the Sioux County Fair and may be left at the Security First Bank in Harrison or mailed to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Thomas R. (Tom) Faint, 78, passed away on July 23, 2022 at home on the ranch in Sioux County, NE. with his family and his three loving caregivers by his side.Tom was born on February 6, 1944 in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Robert and Lucille (Heitland) Faint. Tom attended Elementary School in Havelock, Blairsburg, and Webster City, Iowa and graduated from Webster City High School in 1962. He started showing pigs when he was 5 years old at the Waterloo, Iowa Meat Animal Show. In 4-H he and his older sister, Janice, showed pigs and steers at the local County Fairs and at the Iowa State Fair, while his younger sister, Penny, showed horses and steers. At age 14 Tom rode with his steer in a cattle car on the train and showed him at the Chicago International Livestock Show. He said they had a “sifting committee” that weeded down the entries to 35 steers per class and his steer stood 26th! He said it was an experience he never forgot and it sparked his love of the “big show”.Tom served his country in the Air National Guard. He worked for various registered cattle outfits feeding and working with show cattle for 20 plus years, having gone to every major show across the United States, with the National Western Livestock Show in Denver being his favorite. The first time he went to the Denver Stock Show was in 1963 and he went every year after that through 1986, after which he retired from the show road. He used to say they couldn’t have the Denver Stock Show without him, and he and Zanya continued to go for many years as spectators and to see old friends. But after a blizzard kept them home one year, he grudgingly decided they could have it without him! He was named Herdsman of the Year in 1984 at the Western National Angus Futurity in Reno, Nevada. He made many good friends throughout the show road years, several whom he stayed in contact with throughout the rest of his life.He met Zanya (Geike) Oldaker when he moved to Harrison, Nebraska to work for Windy Acres Angus. They were married on June 2, 1984. Upon the death of Zanya’s Dad, Herb Geike, in 1986, Tom retired from the show road and he and Zanya moved to the ranch, which they operated until 2020 when Tom’s ALS progressed to the point he was forced to retire. He had an eye for good cattle and was always improving their cow herd. They ran cows and yearlings until 2004 when they downsized and sold the cows, but continued to buy calves to develop into yearlings. More than one auctioneer stated that Tom was the pickiest buyer they had!He is survived by his wife, Zanya of the ranch, sisters Janice Faint of Webster City, IA; and Penny (Rick) Brisbin of Lead, S.D.; nieces Jody (Craig) Poe and son Shane of Reno, NV; Jamie (Keiran) Breslin and son, Liam and daughter, Niah; sister-in-laws Twila (Kevin) Grote of Harrison, NE. and Julie (Barry) Matney of LaGrange, WY.; niece Nicki (Jay) Kittinger and daughter Josie of Harrison, NE. and nephew Wyatt Grote of Bismark, N.D. as well as numerous cousins and friends and three amazing, caring and compassionate caregivers: Naomi Pelster, Jessi Grote and Kelsey Tighe.He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law and mother-in-law Herb and Ruby Geike and numerous other relatives.Services will be at 10:00 AM on July 30, 2022 at the Harrison Bible Church in Harrison, NE. with Pastor Matt Parker officiating, with burial at the Harrison Cemetery. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron, NE. is in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established towards the award for the champion showman in each age group at the beef show during the Sioux County Fair and may be left at the Security First Bank in Harrison or mailed to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Thomas R. (Tom) Faint (1944 - 2022)

Harvey Arnold Hahn was born April 25, 1932, to Henry and Clara (Link) Hahn, at Kaylor, South Dakota. The family lived on a farm in the Martin area at that time, but Clara had gone to Kaylor, SD, to her mother’s and Harvey was born there.

Harvey started school in Rapid City where the family lived for a short time. Henry built a sawmill in the 1940s on the lot where the K-Mart stood. The family returned to Martin again and Harvey went to the country school near Allen. When he was 18, he had Rheumatic Fever and was hospitalized for some time. Harvey started into high school at Bennett County High School, but the family needed him to be home to help with the planting and care for the cattle and hogs. He never had a chance to go back to school. His parents moved to Gordon where they bought a bar and that left Harvey and Artie to manage the farm and planting of the grains. Artie moved with his parents and returned to school in Gordon, Nebraska.

Harvey married Shirley Anne Rosane on July 14, 1952, at Rapid City, SD, and raised four children, Melvin, Karen, Harvey Lee, and Carol. The couple lived on the family farm and later moved to a small farm 7 miles west of Martin until they moved into Martin where Harvey worked at Standard Oil Station, IH Implement, Bennett County Co-op, where he retired from and went to work at Martin Auto Parts II, where he retired again. Dementia had begun and progressed rapidly. &nbsp;

Harvey was a member of the Martin Volunteer Fire Department for several years, also served on the Church Council at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church and he served on the City Council board.&nbsp; Harvey had the misfortune to suffer a stroke which left him in a wheelchair. He had heart surgery in 2000, a valve replacement. He passed away on July 23, 2022 (on his daughter Karen’s birthday), at his home surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clara Hahn, his brothers Erwin and Arthur, sister-in-law Joann, sister and brother-in-law Gladys and Henry Beardt, and nephew Johnny Beardt.

He leaves to mourn him, are his wife Shirley of 70 years, son Melvin (Kay) Hahn of Sioux Falls, SD, daughter Karen (Fred) Cano of Gordon, NE, son Harvey Lee (Tracie) Hahn and daughter Carol (Wynn) Saxton, 10 grandsons and 2 granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10:00 AM at Our Redeemers Lutheran Church and burial in Martin Community Cemetery. A memorial has been established and donations may be sent to Security First Bank, PO Box 669, Martin, SD 57551. Arrangements by Bennett County Funeral Service.

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 </figure>Harvey Arnold Hahn was born April 25, 1932, to Henry and Clara (Link) Hahn, at Kaylor, South Dakota. The family lived on a farm in the Martin area at that time, but Clara had gone to Kaylor, SD, to her mother’s and Harvey was born there.Harvey started school in Rapid City where the family lived for a short time. Henry built a sawmill in the 1940s on the lot where the K-Mart stood. The family returned to Martin again and Harvey went to the country school near Allen. When he was 18, he had Rheumatic Fever and was hospitalized for some time. Harvey started into high school at Bennett County High School, but the family needed him to be home to help with the planting and care for the cattle and hogs. He never had a chance to go back to school. His parents moved to Gordon where they bought a bar and that left Harvey and Artie to manage the farm and planting of the grains. Artie moved with his parents and returned to school in Gordon, Nebraska.Harvey married Shirley Anne Rosane on July 14, 1952, at Rapid City, SD, and raised four children, Melvin, Karen, Harvey Lee, and Carol. The couple lived on the family farm and later moved to a small farm 7 miles west of Martin until they moved into Martin where Harvey worked at Standard Oil Station, IH Implement, Bennett County Co-op, where he retired from and went to work at Martin Auto Parts II, where he retired again. Dementia had begun and progressed rapidly. &nbsp;Harvey was a member of the Martin Volunteer Fire Department for several years, also served on the Church Council at Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church and he served on the City Council board.&nbsp; Harvey had the misfortune to suffer a stroke which left him in a wheelchair. He had heart surgery in 2000, a valve replacement. He passed away on July 23, 2022 (on his daughter Karen’s birthday), at his home surrounded by family.He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clara Hahn, his brothers Erwin and Arthur, sister-in-law Joann, sister and brother-in-law Gladys and Henry Beardt, and nephew Johnny Beardt.He leaves to mourn him, are his wife Shirley of 70 years, son Melvin (Kay) Hahn of Sioux Falls, SD, daughter Karen (Fred) Cano of Gordon, NE, son Harvey Lee (Tracie) Hahn and daughter Carol (Wynn) Saxton, 10 grandsons and 2 granddaughters, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous family and friends.Funeral Services will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10:00 AM at Our Redeemers Lutheran Church and burial in Martin Community Cemetery. A memorial has been established and donations may be sent to Security First Bank, PO Box 669, Martin, SD 57551. Arrangements by Bennett County Funeral Service.

Harvey Arnold Hahn (1932 - 2022)

Efrain Garza Lopez, 45, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home in Alliance with his family by his side.

He was born June 30, 1977 at Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Apolinar Garza Suarez and Demeteria Lopez DeGarza.

He worked as a laborer in agriculture and in the trucking business in Alliance, Bridgeport and Othello, WA areas.&nbsp; He was a member of the Heartland Baptist Church in Alliance.

He is survived by his children, Xavier Zane and Louisa Eve Garza of Bayard, his brothers and sisters, Apolinar Garza Lopez, Jr., Perla Abihiail Garza Lopez, Elias Garza Lopez and Alejandro Garza Lopez all of Othello, WA.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be Friday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gruber officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service starting at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

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

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 </figure>Efrain Garza Lopez, 45, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at his home in Alliance with his family by his side.He was born June 30, 1977 at Cadereyta Jimenez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Apolinar Garza Suarez and Demeteria Lopez DeGarza.He worked as a laborer in agriculture and in the trucking business in Alliance, Bridgeport and Othello, WA areas.&nbsp; He was a member of the Heartland Baptist Church in Alliance.He is survived by his children, Xavier Zane and Louisa Eve Garza of Bayard, his brothers and sisters, Apolinar Garza Lopez, Jr., Perla Abihiail Garza Lopez, Elias Garza Lopez and Alejandro Garza Lopez all of Othello, WA.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;Funeral services will be Friday, July 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gruber officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Thursday with a prayer service starting at 5:30 p.m. at the funeral home.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Efrain Garza Lopez (1977 - 2022)

Keith Nollette passed away peacefully from this earthly world at his home Saturday July 23, 2022 with his loving wife Sally by his side.

Richard Keith Nollette was born in Nenzel, NE on October 4, 1940 to Richard and Dolores Nollette.&nbsp; He moved to Alliance in 1944 with his parents and siblings.&nbsp; Keith graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1958 and attended college at Chadron State College for a year before gaining employment with the CB&amp;Q Railroad working as a carman.&nbsp; Within a year, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country from 1960-1963 and was honorably discharged in 1963 then returning to Alliance where he had a long and dedicated career at what is now BNSF Railroad retiring May 31, 2002 with 28 years as a locomotive engineer.

Keith was an extremely generous man giving of money, time, and labor to those less fortunate including Habitat for Humanity.&nbsp; Keith is survived by his wife Sally of the home, sons Jim (Susan) Nollette of Hill City, SD, Sean (Misty) Nollette of Alliance, daughters Abbie (Ted) Gasseling of Alliance, and Shelly (Mike) Long of Hemingford, 9 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers John Nollette of Las Vegas, Tom Nollette of Dallas, TX, sisters Jeannette Ward of Denver, CO, and Roselyn Lane of Wenatchee, WA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bruce Nollette, Doug Nollette, sister Sharon Grotts, granddaughter Jennifer Long, and great grandson Sawyer Thomas Nollette.

Services will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance.&nbsp; Father Matt Koperski will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date as designated by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Alliance Volunteer Fire Department, or to a charity of donor’s choice.

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

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 </figure>Keith Nollette passed away peacefully from this earthly world at his home Saturday July 23, 2022 with his loving wife Sally by his side. Richard Keith Nollette was born in Nenzel, NE on October 4, 1940 to Richard and Dolores Nollette.&nbsp; He moved to Alliance in 1944 with his parents and siblings.&nbsp; Keith graduated from St. Agnes Academy in 1958 and attended college at Chadron State College for a year before gaining employment with the CB&amp;Q Railroad working as a carman.&nbsp; Within a year, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country from 1960-1963 and was honorably discharged in 1963 then returning to Alliance where he had a long and dedicated career at what is now BNSF Railroad retiring May 31, 2002 with 28 years as a locomotive engineer.Keith was an extremely generous man giving of money, time, and labor to those less fortunate including Habitat for Humanity.&nbsp; Keith is survived by his wife Sally of the home, sons Jim (Susan) Nollette of Hill City, SD, Sean (Misty) Nollette of Alliance, daughters Abbie (Ted) Gasseling of Alliance, and Shelly (Mike) Long of Hemingford, 9 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers John Nollette of Las Vegas, Tom Nollette of Dallas, TX, sisters Jeannette Ward of Denver, CO, and Roselyn Lane of Wenatchee, WA as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Keith is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bruce Nollette, Doug Nollette, sister Sharon Grotts, granddaughter Jennifer Long, and great grandson Sawyer Thomas Nollette.Services will be Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance.&nbsp; Father Matt Koperski will officiate. Inurnment will take place at a later date as designated by the family.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, Alliance Volunteer Fire Department, or to a charity of donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Richard Keith Nollette (1940 - 2022)

Funeral services for 10-month-old Madilynn Paige Lenhart will be on July 29, 2022 at the Ridgeview Bible Church at 10:00 AM. Madilynn Paige Lenhart was born on August 18, 2021 to Alyssa Parkins and Riley Lenhart and passed away on June 19, 2022.

Madilynn Paige Lenhart loved to cuddle with anyone, listening to music, dancing, playing with her brother Owen, fishing, going on car rides and walks, going to the park, being with family, and being outside.

Madilynn is survived by Mom Alyssa Parkins (Chadron, NE) Brother Owen Lenhart (Chadron, NE ), Father Riley Lenhart (Chadron, NE, Grandma Pam Parkin (Chadron, NE) Great Grandma Ester Parkins (Mead, NE), Great Grandma Carol Zanker (Galva, KS), Great Grandpa Jerry Zanker (Galva, KS) lots of Aunts and Uncles: Ashley (David) Adams (Northbend, NE), Calvin Parkins Jr. (Devon) Parkins (Crawford, NE), James (Beth) Parkins (Fremont, NE), Elizabeth (Bonn) Alvarado (Gering, NE), Brittany (Jeremy) McCance (Chadron, NE), Hailey Parkins (Chadron, NE), Paige (Nathan) Watson (Chadron, NE) Kristyna Parkins (Chadron, NE), Natalee Parkins (Chadron, NE), Abby Lenhart (Omaha, NE), Grandma Ramona Lenhart (Gering, NE) Grandpa Ryan Lenhart (Scottsbluff, NE), Great Grandma Carol Lenhart (Gering, NE), Great Grandpa Buzz Lenhart (Gering, NE, and several cousins.

She is preceded in death with Grandpa Calvin Parkins SR., Great Grandpa Robert Parkins, Great Grandma Lupe Hernandez.

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 </figure>Funeral services for 10-month-old Madilynn Paige Lenhart will be on July 29, 2022 at the Ridgeview Bible Church at 10:00 AM. Madilynn Paige Lenhart was born on August 18, 2021 to Alyssa Parkins and Riley Lenhart and passed away on June 19, 2022.Madilynn Paige Lenhart loved to cuddle with anyone, listening to music, dancing, playing with her brother Owen, fishing, going on car rides and walks, going to the park, being with family, and being outside.Madilynn is survived by Mom Alyssa Parkins (Chadron, NE) Brother Owen Lenhart (Chadron, NE ), Father Riley Lenhart (Chadron, NE, Grandma Pam Parkin (Chadron, NE) Great Grandma Ester Parkins (Mead, NE), Great Grandma Carol Zanker (Galva, KS), Great Grandpa Jerry Zanker (Galva, KS) lots of Aunts and Uncles: Ashley (David) Adams (Northbend, NE), Calvin Parkins Jr. (Devon) Parkins (Crawford, NE), James (Beth) Parkins (Fremont, NE), Elizabeth (Bonn) Alvarado (Gering, NE), Brittany (Jeremy) McCance (Chadron, NE), Hailey Parkins (Chadron, NE), Paige (Nathan) Watson (Chadron, NE) Kristyna Parkins (Chadron, NE), Natalee Parkins (Chadron, NE), Abby Lenhart (Omaha, NE), Grandma Ramona Lenhart (Gering, NE) Grandpa Ryan Lenhart (Scottsbluff, NE), Great Grandma Carol Lenhart (Gering, NE), Great Grandpa Buzz Lenhart (Gering, NE, and several cousins.She is preceded in death with Grandpa Calvin Parkins SR., Great Grandpa Robert Parkins, Great Grandma Lupe Hernandez.

Madilynn Paige Lenhart (2021 - 2022)

Mildred E. Colwell, 90, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born December 2, 1931 in Gordon, NE to Arthur and Mayme (Johnson) Eddy.

On June 1, 1952 she was united in marriage to Floyd E. Colwell at the Presbyterian Church in Rushville, NE.

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 </figure>Mildred E. Colwell, 90, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital.She was born December 2, 1931 in Gordon, NE to Arthur and Mayme (Johnson) Eddy.On June 1, 1952 she was united in marriage to Floyd E. Colwell at the Presbyterian Church in Rushville, NE.She received her Normal School Teaching Certificate and after high school taught for two years in Sheridan County Rural Schools before becoming a homemaker and devoted mother and grandmother.&nbsp; Mildred volunteered with the Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary and served on the county election board for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her children, Mary Lou Colwell (Romas Aleliunas) of Bellevue, WA, Daryl (Patty) Colwell of Alliance, NE, Kent (Lisa) Colwell of Hays, KS, Robert (Lola) Colwell of Fort Collins, CO, Greg (Amy) Colwell of Parker, CO and Jeff (Debbie) Colwell of Thornton, CO, 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, sister-in law Joan Colwell of Rushville, NE, brother-in law Charlie Colwell of Rushville, NE, brother-in-law Roy Colwell (Nancy) of Omaha, NE, brother-in-law Jerry Colwell of Omaha, NE and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, son, James, brothers Leonard and Robert Eddy, and sisters Helen Johnson and Anna Mae Nelson.Funeral services will be Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Steve Swedberg officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday from 3-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m.Memorials are suggested to the Floyd and Mildred Colwell Memorial Scholarship for elementary education majors at Chadron State College, CSC Foundation,&nbsp;1000 Main Street, Chadron, NE 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

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