To my dear family and friends: As you remember, I was a man of few words except when it came to politics. My kids wanted to tell you to stay away from politics, but at least you knew where I stood. Just want you to know that I don’t care the least about politics anymore. So here it is: “I was born, I lived, and I died.”

I was born on November 11th, 1921, in Box Butte County on a farm west of Hemingford to Josef and Anna Stumf. My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia, and I didn’t know a word of English until I started school. I was the oldest of two sisters Beatrice and Sidonia and one brother Frank. We had moved to a farm 18 miles north of Hemingford, and walked to school which was three quarters of a mile south.

I attended High School in Chadron. I wasn’t interested in sports. “After watching them pile up on ‘em in football, I decided ‘This isn’t for me.’” Believe it or not, I was on my way to a High School Play practice (sang and danced the Mexican Hat Dance) when I heard that Pearl Harbor had been bombed.

Following high school graduation in 1942, I was drafted and was granted duty in the Army Air Corp. My enjoyment of airplanes influenced my decision. I was trained as an instrument specialist. My 1st tour was in Hawaii and on to Christmas Island; and then a 2nd tour to Guam and to Okinawa and on to Japan. Mount Fuji’s snow-capped peak was “quite a sight”; but seeing American prisoners of war that had been held in China, waiting to be transported back home, was not a pretty site. I was there and stood on the dock when Japan signed the surrender on September 1945.

Back home, I helped my parents on their farm and also met my future wife Lois Spalding. We married on October 19th , 1948, and moved into a little farm house on Bordeaux Creek and later into my in-laws home where I continued ranching and farming until I was 96. I was a WWII Veteran, a rancher/farmer/mechanic/etc., and the father of five children (Mary Lea, Vicki Ann, Sterling Scott, Henry Joseph, Gamon Lee). I lost my wife and daughter Vicki in 2004. And yes, I died on March 12th, 2022. I have left behind four children, nine grand children and seven great grand children; one sister Bea and two nieces Cindy Lou and Debby.

Life is about letting go. There is no flawless job, no faultless family, no set of circumstances free of troubles. God has chosen to allow events to unfold as they are, and uses difficulties to bring us to the end of ourselves. When everything is taken away from you, what do you have left? What do you hold on to? There is only Jesus. I was a stubborn, cynical, critical, judgmental man; but Jesus changes hearts and transforms lives. I was not the same man when I left this world. He did a mighty work in my heart at the ending of my life. Come to Him just as you are. If you are running and hiding from your Creator, then return. Jesus is waiting for you! Turn to Him! Hold fast to Him. From Stanley Stumf

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 </figure>To my dear family and friends: As you remember, I was a man of few words except when it came to politics. My kids wanted to tell you to stay away from politics, but at least you knew where I stood. Just want you to know that I don’t care the least about politics anymore. So here it is: “I was born, I lived, and I died.”I was born on November 11th, 1921, in Box Butte County on a farm west of Hemingford to Josef and Anna Stumf. My parents were immigrants from Czechoslovakia, and I didn’t know a word of English until I started school. I was the oldest of two sisters Beatrice and Sidonia and one brother Frank. We had moved to a farm 18 miles north of Hemingford, and walked to school which was three quarters of a mile south.I attended High School in Chadron. I wasn’t interested in sports. “After watching them pile up on ‘em in football, I decided ‘This isn’t for me.’” Believe it or not, I was on my way to a High School Play practice (sang and danced the Mexican Hat Dance) when I heard that Pearl Harbor had been bombed.Following high school graduation in 1942, I was drafted and was granted duty in the Army Air Corp. My enjoyment of airplanes influenced my decision. I was trained as an instrument specialist. My 1st tour was in Hawaii and on to Christmas Island; and then a 2nd tour to Guam and to Okinawa and on to Japan. Mount Fuji’s snow-capped peak was “quite a sight”; but seeing American prisoners of war that had been held in China, waiting to be transported back home, was not a pretty site. I was there and stood on the dock when Japan signed the surrender on September 1945.Back home, I helped my parents on their farm and also met my future wife Lois Spalding. We married on October 19th , 1948, and moved into a little farm house on Bordeaux Creek and later into my in-laws home where I continued ranching and farming until I was 96. I was a WWII Veteran, a rancher/farmer/mechanic/etc., and the father of five children (Mary Lea, Vicki Ann, Sterling Scott, Henry Joseph, Gamon Lee). I lost my wife and daughter Vicki in 2004. And yes, I died on March 12th, 2022. I have left behind four children, nine grand children and seven great grand children; one sister Bea and two nieces Cindy Lou and Debby.Life is about letting go. There is no flawless job, no faultless family, no set of circumstances free of troubles. God has chosen to allow events to unfold as they are, and uses difficulties to bring us to the end of ourselves. When everything is taken away from you, what do you have left? What do you hold on to? There is only Jesus. I was a stubborn, cynical, critical, judgmental man; but Jesus changes hearts and transforms lives. I was not the same man when I left this world. He did a mighty work in my heart at the ending of my life. Come to Him just as you are. If you are running and hiding from your Creator, then return. Jesus is waiting for you! Turn to Him! Hold fast to Him. From Stanley Stumf

Stanley Stumf (1921 - 2022) 

Leila M. Merwin, 81, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leila M. Merwin, 81, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.Funeral services will be Friday, March 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.&nbsp;

Leila M. Merwin, 81

Kenneth G. Rohrbouck, 91, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

He was born October 26, 1931 in Alliance to Jacob and Leona Rohrbouck at the family farm west of Alliance, NE.&nbsp; On June 4, 1954 he married the love of his life, Thelma Spongberg.&nbsp; To this union 2 children were born, Cindy and Kenny.&nbsp; They were also blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Kenneth and Thelma were married for over 50 years, when Thelma died Dec. 23, 2005.

Kenneth joined the U.S. Air Force on December 21, 1951 and served his county for over 20 years.&nbsp; He was awarded many distinguished honors including, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Korean Service Medal.&nbsp;

Following his discharge in 1973 he returned to Alliance and was employed at Dayco.&nbsp; He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

He is survived by his children, Cindy (David) Ford and Kenneth Rohrbouck of Anchorage, AK, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews including Janice and Norm Richardson of Chadron. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 brothers and 2 sisters

Graveside services will be Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Reverend Gary Belk will officiate and military honors will be provided.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Kenneth G. Rohrbouck, 91, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.He was born October 26, 1931 in Alliance to Jacob and Leona Rohrbouck at the family farm west of Alliance, NE.&nbsp; On June 4, 1954 he married the love of his life, Thelma Spongberg.&nbsp; To this union 2 children were born, Cindy and Kenny.&nbsp; They were also blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Kenneth and Thelma were married for over 50 years, when Thelma died Dec. 23, 2005.Kenneth joined the U.S. Air Force on December 21, 1951 and served his county for over 20 years.&nbsp; He was awarded many distinguished honors including, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Unit Citation, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award, Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and Korean Service Medal.&nbsp;Following his discharge in 1973 he returned to Alliance and was employed at Dayco.&nbsp; He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.He is survived by his children, Cindy (David) Ford and Kenneth Rohrbouck of Anchorage, AK, their grandchildren and great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews including Janice and Norm Richardson of Chadron. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 brothers and 2 sistersGraveside services will be Thursday, March 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Reverend Gary Belk will officiate and military honors will be provided.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Kenneth G. Rohrbouck (1931 - 2022)

Gayle D. Tiensvold, 69, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born in Rushville, NE on October 6, 1952 to Richard and Fauvette (Brownlow) Tiensvold.

On August 22, 1971 he was united in marriage to Sharon M. Johnson in Libby, Montana.

On June 8, 1972 he entered active duty with the U.S. Air Force.&nbsp; He retired from the military April 30, 1995. During this time he served in a variety of place including Germany.&nbsp; Gayle worked as an Aerospace Propulsion specialist maintaining jet engines. Following his retirement from USAF he began employment with Burlington Northern Railroad retiring in 2010.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his son and daughter-in-law, David and Wendy Tiensvold of Arizona, and his grandchildren, Jonas and Jase.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers, Todd (Stacy) Tiensvold of Douglas, WY, Blake (Carrie) Tiensvold of Winnemucca, NV and Paul (Karen) Tiensvold of Reno, NV.&nbsp; His parents and his brother, Tom, preceded him in death.

A private family service will be held with interment at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

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 </figure>Gayle D. Tiensvold, 69, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Box Butte General Hospital.He was born in Rushville, NE on October 6, 1952 to Richard and Fauvette (Brownlow) Tiensvold.On August 22, 1971 he was united in marriage to Sharon M. Johnson in Libby, Montana.On June 8, 1972 he entered active duty with the U.S. Air Force.&nbsp; He retired from the military April 30, 1995. During this time he served in a variety of place including Germany.&nbsp; Gayle worked as an Aerospace Propulsion specialist maintaining jet engines. Following his retirement from USAF he began employment with Burlington Northern Railroad retiring in 2010.He is survived by his wife, Sharon, his son and daughter-in-law, David and Wendy Tiensvold of Arizona, and his grandchildren, Jonas and Jase.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brothers, Todd (Stacy) Tiensvold of Douglas, WY, Blake (Carrie) Tiensvold of Winnemucca, NV and Paul (Karen) Tiensvold of Reno, NV.&nbsp; His parents and his brother, Tom, preceded him in death.A private family service will be held with interment at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

Gayle D. Tiensvold (1952 - 2022)

Marriah Helen (Mueller) Miller passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Highland Park with her family surrounding her, at the age of 93.&nbsp; Marriah, daughter of George and Alta Mueller, was born May 18, 1928 in a sod house in Goodstreak, 20 miles north of Bayard, NE.&nbsp; She attended schools in the Bayard area, and graduated from Bayard High School.

On December 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Friedrich Miller.&nbsp; To this union two sons, Daniel Fredrick and John Samuel, and one daughter, Victoria June, were born.

She and Fred leased farm land in the Scottsbluff valley for 20 years.&nbsp; After moving to Alliance, she cooked at St. Joseph Hospital, the Good Samaritan Village, Summer Migrant School, and for 27 years at District #44 rural school, where she was also the custodian.

Marriah was baptized as an adult in a Lutheran Church in Bayard, NE.&nbsp; She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alliance, participating in the Piece Makers’ Quilting Group, which she led for many years, and was a member of a weekly women’s Bible Study.

In her earlier years she served as a 4-H leader and was a member of the Happy Hour Extension Club. She was active in RSVP and the Eagles Auxiliary, where she and good friend, Kathryn Hood, cooked numerous meals at weekly bingo games, raising money for local charities and scholarships.&nbsp; For over 30 years, she was the flower superintendent at the Box Butte County Fair.

She and Fred were fiercely loyal to their children and grandsons.&nbsp; They regularly attended weekly stock car races where sons, Dan and John, have raced for 55 years.&nbsp; She kept their books for Miller Brothers Auto Repair.&nbsp;

Marriah and Fred were recipients of the Hyannis Boosters of the Year Award, having attended many years of their five grandsons’ school and extra-curricular activities.&nbsp;

Survivors include her sons, Dan and John Miller of Alliance; her daughter, Vicki

Dyer of Hyannis; her grandsons and their families, David and Stacie Dyer, Kameron, Karson, and Kooper of Seward NE; Robert and Ann Dyer, Megan, Jason, and Brooke of Cozad NE; Daniel and Jennifer Dyer, Eliana, Kate, Luke, and John of Sutherland, NE; James and Kelly Dyer, Peyton and Aaron of Palisade, NE; Mark and Rhiannon Dyer, Matthew and Annistyn of Doniphan, NE; her brother, Quentin Mueller of Bridgeport, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Alta Mueller; her husband, Friedrich Miller; a sister-in-law, Ruby Mueller; a son-in-law, Walter Dyer; and an infant grandson, Matthew Joseph Dyer.

Services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 1 pm MST at St. John’s Lutheran Church,&nbsp;2090 Emerson Ave, Alliance, NE.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, Marriah requested that donations be made to the University of NE Foundation-Hope Fund for Cancer Research at&nbsp;1010 Lincoln Mall #300, Lincoln, NE 68508.

John 3: 16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

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

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 </figure>Marriah Helen (Mueller) Miller passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Highland Park with her family surrounding her, at the age of 93.&nbsp; Marriah, daughter of George and Alta Mueller, was born May 18, 1928 in a sod house in Goodstreak, 20 miles north of Bayard, NE.&nbsp; She attended schools in the Bayard area, and graduated from Bayard High School.On December 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Friedrich Miller.&nbsp; To this union two sons, Daniel Fredrick and John Samuel, and one daughter, Victoria June, were born.She and Fred leased farm land in the Scottsbluff valley for 20 years.&nbsp; After moving to Alliance, she cooked at St. Joseph Hospital, the Good Samaritan Village, Summer Migrant School, and for 27 years at District #44 rural school, where she was also the custodian.Marriah was baptized as an adult in a Lutheran Church in Bayard, NE.&nbsp; She was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alliance, participating in the Piece Makers’ Quilting Group, which she led for many years, and was a member of a weekly women’s Bible Study.In her earlier years she served as a 4-H leader and was a member of the Happy Hour Extension Club. She was active in RSVP and the Eagles Auxiliary, where she and good friend, Kathryn Hood, cooked numerous meals at weekly bingo games, raising money for local charities and scholarships.&nbsp; For over 30 years, she was the flower superintendent at the Box Butte County Fair.She and Fred were fiercely loyal to their children and grandsons.&nbsp; They regularly attended weekly stock car races where sons, Dan and John, have raced for 55 years.&nbsp; She kept their books for Miller Brothers Auto Repair.&nbsp;Marriah and Fred were recipients of the Hyannis Boosters of the Year Award, having attended many years of their five grandsons’ school and extra-curricular activities.&nbsp;Survivors include her sons, Dan and John Miller of Alliance; her daughter, VickiDyer of Hyannis; her grandsons and their families, David and Stacie Dyer, Kameron, Karson, and Kooper of Seward NE; Robert and Ann Dyer, Megan, Jason, and Brooke of Cozad NE; Daniel and Jennifer Dyer, Eliana, Kate, Luke, and John of Sutherland, NE; James and Kelly Dyer, Peyton and Aaron of Palisade, NE; Mark and Rhiannon Dyer, Matthew and Annistyn of Doniphan, NE; her brother, Quentin Mueller of Bridgeport, NE.She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Alta Mueller; her husband, Friedrich Miller; a sister-in-law, Ruby Mueller; a son-in-law, Walter Dyer; and an infant grandson, Matthew Joseph Dyer.Services will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 at 1 pm MST at St. John’s Lutheran Church,&nbsp;2090 Emerson Ave, Alliance, NE.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery following the service.In lieu of flowers, Marriah requested that donations be made to the University of NE Foundation-Hope Fund for Cancer Research at&nbsp;1010 Lincoln Mall #300, Lincoln, NE 68508.John 3: 16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”Online condolences maybe left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Marriah Helen (Mueller) Miller (1928 - 2022)

Memorial Services for Stanley Stumf, 100 of Chadron, Nebraska&nbsp;will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM&nbsp;at the Berean Church in Chadron, Nebraska.

Stanley passed away on March 12, 2022 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.

Mr. Stumf was born on November 11, 1921 in Hemingford, Nebraska

Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

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 </figure>Memorial Services for Stanley Stumf, 100 of Chadron, Nebraska&nbsp;will be held Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM&nbsp;at the Berean Church in Chadron, Nebraska.Stanley passed away on March 12, 2022 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.Mr. Stumf was born on November 11, 1921 in Hemingford, NebraskaOnline condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Stanley Stumf (1921 -2022)

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Langtry, 73, of Lincoln, NE entered heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 8, 2022 in Lincoln, NE. She was born on February 19, 1949 in Oakland, California to Fred and Helen (Cox) Langtry. She was nine years old when she moved with her family to Kearney, Nebraska. She attended Kearney Catholic High School (class of 1967) where she was involved in cheerleading. Then she went on to attend Kearney State College where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She graduated Kearney State College with the class of 1971. She had various jobs over the years, working as a teacher, with Burlington Northern Railroad in Alliance, with Tier One Bank in Lincoln, and with the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Lincoln before retiring in 2017.

She was an avid reader. For many years, her favorite stop was the library. She often read 3 or more books a week. She loved nature, especially the ocean. She often reflected fondly on her time growing up in California and Nebraska. She also loved art, classical music, and British television.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved being a grandma. She was a quiet and calming presence, and loved to host her children and grandchildren at her home. Her faith in God’s sovereign plan for her life brought her peace until she joined Him in heaven.

Survivors grieving her loss include her children Sage Stickney of Alliance, NE, Amy (Seth) Johnson of Crete, NE, and Emily (Brett) Theiler of North Platte, NE. Grandchildren are Madison Stickney; June and Elliott Johnson; and Wren, Mae, and Scottie Theiler. Also survived by her former husband and father of their three children, Richard Stickney of Alliance, NE. She is also survived by siblings, Jim (Linda) Langtry of Lincoln, Fred (Kathy) Langtry of Riverside, CA, and Barbara Drake of Hayden, Idaho; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Bekker; and brothers, Richard, Walter, and Donald Langtry.

All expressions of sympathy, including flowers, honorary donations to a favorite charity, and cards are welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held Saturday March 19, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Cornerstone Bible Church in Crete, NE with a fellowship following the service at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Langtry, 73, of Lincoln, NE entered heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 8, 2022 in Lincoln, NE. She was born on February 19, 1949 in Oakland, California to Fred and Helen (Cox) Langtry. She was nine years old when she moved with her family to Kearney, Nebraska. She attended Kearney Catholic High School (class of 1967) where she was involved in cheerleading. Then she went on to attend Kearney State College where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She graduated Kearney State College with the class of 1971. She had various jobs over the years, working as a teacher, with Burlington Northern Railroad in Alliance, with Tier One Bank in Lincoln, and with the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Lincoln before retiring in 2017.She was an avid reader. For many years, her favorite stop was the library. She often read 3 or more books a week. She loved nature, especially the ocean. She often reflected fondly on her time growing up in California and Nebraska. She also loved art, classical music, and British television.Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved being a grandma. She was a quiet and calming presence, and loved to host her children and grandchildren at her home. Her faith in God’s sovereign plan for her life brought her peace until she joined Him in heaven.Survivors grieving her loss include her children Sage Stickney of Alliance, NE, Amy (Seth) Johnson of Crete, NE, and Emily (Brett) Theiler of North Platte, NE. Grandchildren are Madison Stickney; June and Elliott Johnson; and Wren, Mae, and Scottie Theiler. Also survived by her former husband and father of their three children, Richard Stickney of Alliance, NE. She is also survived by siblings, Jim (Linda) Langtry of Lincoln, Fred (Kathy) Langtry of Riverside, CA, and Barbara Drake of Hayden, Idaho; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Bekker; and brothers, Richard, Walter, and Donald Langtry.All expressions of sympathy, including flowers, honorary donations to a favorite charity, and cards are welcome.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial service will be held Saturday March 19, 2022 at 11:00a.m. at Cornerstone Bible Church in Crete, NE with a fellowship following the service at the church.Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.

Mary Elizabeth 'Liz' Langtry (1949 - 2022)

Memorial Services for Diane Reynoldson, 55 of Crawford, Nebraska will be held at a later date.

Diane passed away on March 11, 2022 at Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, Nebraska.

Mrs. Reynoldson was born on May 6, 1966 in Crawford, Nebraska

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Crawford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Donations can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Memorial Services for Diane Reynoldson, 55 of Crawford, Nebraska will be held at a later date.Diane passed away on March 11, 2022 at Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, Nebraska.Mrs. Reynoldson was born on May 6, 1966 in Crawford, NebraskaIn lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Crawford Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Donations can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Diane Reynoldson (1966 - 2022)

Marvin Glen Underwood, 85, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 11,2022, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Marvin was born September 22, 1936, in Alliance, NE to Edward and Lillian (Robinson) Underwood. He and Marcene Long were married in 1959 and&nbsp;to their union 3 children were born. Marvin proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1956. Marvin’s career as a brakeman and&nbsp;conductor with C.B &amp; Q. railroad, later to become BNSF railroad, spanned 39 years.

Marvin is survived by his wife, Marcene of Hot Springs, SD; daughters, Lori White of Alliance, NE and Debbi (Butch) Goodro of Custer, SD.  Son,&nbsp;Jeff (May) Underwood of Kansas City, MO. 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Marvin will be remembered by his family for his strong and abiding faith in our Lord and Savior.

Committal services, for the immediate family, will be held in the near future at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD, with full military honors presented.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Condolences may be left at chamberlainmccolleys.com.

Cards may be sent to Marcene Underwood 13122 Greg Drive, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or&nbsp;Lori White 423 Hudson Alliance, NE 69301.

Marvin was preceded in death by his Father and Mother as well as his brother, Wayne E. Underwood.

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 </figure>Marvin Glen Underwood, 85, of Hot Springs, SD, passed away March 11,2022, at the Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD.Marvin was born September 22, 1936, in Alliance, NE to Edward and Lillian (Robinson) Underwood. He and Marcene Long were married in 1959 and&nbsp;to their union 3 children were born. Marvin proudly served in the U.S. Navy until his honorable discharge in 1956. Marvin’s career as a brakeman and&nbsp;conductor with C.B &amp; Q. railroad, later to become BNSF railroad, spanned 39 years.Marvin is survived by his wife, Marcene of Hot Springs, SD; daughters, Lori White of Alliance, NE and Debbi (Butch) Goodro of Custer, SD. Son,&nbsp;Jeff (May) Underwood of Kansas City, MO. 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.Marvin will be remembered by his family for his strong and abiding faith in our Lord and Savior.Committal services, for the immediate family, will be held in the near future at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, SD, with full military honors presented.Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Hot Springs, SD.Condolences may be left at chamberlainmccolleys.com.Cards may be sent to Marcene Underwood 13122 Greg Drive, Hot Springs, SD 57747 or&nbsp;Lori White 423 Hudson Alliance, NE 69301.Marvin was preceded in death by his Father and Mother as well as his brother, Wayne E. Underwood.

Marvin Glen Underwood (1936 - 2022)

Funeral services for Tom Ray Wayman, age 81 of Harrisburg, NE, who died at Scottsbluff NE on March 7, 2022 surrounded by his family will be held on March 14th, 2022 at Gering Memorial Chapel at 10:30 AM burial will be at Creighton Cemetery near Melbeta NE. Visitation will be Sunday March 13th from 2-5 PM With Pastor Bill Begley officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Wayman Family.

He was born in Banner County NE on February 19, 1941 to Rex &amp; June (Davis) Wayman, He graduated High School from Melbeta NE. In High School he played football, basketball and also boxed.

His first job was to watch over cattle so they would not cross the cattle gate when he was 9 years old and made .98 cents a day, at 19 went on wheat harvest crew, He worked on several different farms as a farm hand, a cafe manager, Junkyard employee, truck driver delivering Milk, Sugar factory campaign one year, camper technician, truck rock hauling and worked 27 years for Kelley Bean Co mostly driving truck. He loved working on anything with a motor he could fix anything!! He restored two cars a 1928 Buick, 1932 Plymouth and 1954 GMC farm truck all three were entered into the Sugar Valley Rally for many years, he also enjoyed fishing with his wife and grandkids and always had a extremely large garden.

He married Karen Kay Warner on December 30, 1962 at Melbeta NE and made their home in Gering, Kimball, Morrill and Harrisburg NE.

Survivors include: Wife Karen of 59 years, Daughter Lori (Glenn) of Hay Springs NE, Daughter Traci (Frank) Akers of Gering NE, Son Troy (Barb) of Kearney NE, Grandchildren: Amber (David) Thurow of Parshall CO, Stevie (Brandon) Slunecka Gering, NE, Kodee Muhr (Justin Dean) of Lincoln, NE, Zack (Fayth) Columbus, NE, Jacob Wayman Omaha, NE, Great Grandchildren: Daemen, Megan, Kristian, Evan, Owen Thurow; Aubrey, Chase, Paisley Slunecka; Kinsley, Renley Dean; Sister Iona (Nonie) Hizel and Friend Ray of Scottsbluff, NE, Brother Rick (Kathy) Wayman of Scottsbluff, NE and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack &amp; Jerry; Sister’s Alberta, Iline, Glenda; Granddaughter Britney Akers, Grandson Frank Joseph Akers V

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 </figure>Funeral services for Tom Ray Wayman, age 81 of Harrisburg, NE, who died at Scottsbluff NE on March 7, 2022 surrounded by his family will be held on March 14th, 2022 at Gering Memorial Chapel at 10:30 AM burial will be at Creighton Cemetery near Melbeta NE. Visitation will be Sunday March 13th from 2-5 PM With Pastor Bill Begley officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Wayman Family.He was born in Banner County NE on February 19, 1941 to Rex &amp; June (Davis) Wayman, He graduated High School from Melbeta NE. In High School he played football, basketball and also boxed.His first job was to watch over cattle so they would not cross the cattle gate when he was 9 years old and made .98 cents a day, at 19 went on wheat harvest crew, He worked on several different farms as a farm hand, a cafe manager, Junkyard employee, truck driver delivering Milk, Sugar factory campaign one year, camper technician, truck rock hauling and worked 27 years for Kelley Bean Co mostly driving truck. He loved working on anything with a motor he could fix anything!! He restored two cars a 1928 Buick, 1932 Plymouth and 1954 GMC farm truck all three were entered into the Sugar Valley Rally for many years, he also enjoyed fishing with his wife and grandkids and always had a extremely large garden.He married Karen Kay Warner on December 30, 1962 at Melbeta NE and made their home in Gering, Kimball, Morrill and Harrisburg NE.Survivors include: Wife Karen of 59 years, Daughter Lori (Glenn) of Hay Springs NE, Daughter Traci (Frank) Akers of Gering NE, Son Troy (Barb) of Kearney NE, Grandchildren: Amber (David) Thurow of Parshall CO, Stevie (Brandon) Slunecka Gering, NE, Kodee Muhr (Justin Dean) of Lincoln, NE, Zack (Fayth) Columbus, NE, Jacob Wayman Omaha, NE, Great Grandchildren: Daemen, Megan, Kristian, Evan, Owen Thurow; Aubrey, Chase, Paisley Slunecka; Kinsley, Renley Dean; Sister Iona (Nonie) Hizel and Friend Ray of Scottsbluff, NE, Brother Rick (Kathy) Wayman of Scottsbluff, NE and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack &amp; Jerry; Sister’s Alberta, Iline, Glenda; Granddaughter Britney Akers, Grandson Frank Joseph Akers V

Tom Ray Wayman (1941 - 2022)

&nbsp; Doneta Grace (Lacy) Paz, 73, passed away at Regional West Medical Center on March 9, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Doneta’s wishes. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;

Doneta was born June 11, 1948, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Harry and Glenda (Rollens) Lacy. 

Doneta received her early education at Scottsbluff Public Schools. She had a strong work ethic holding various jobs here in the panhandle. Some of those jobs would include being a waitress at Mr. A’s and the Gaslight Restaurant. She worked at Ideal Cleaners for many years as a Route driver, manager, and leather specialist. She later moved to California where she was the office manager at American Fence. Then Doneta moved back to the panhandle where she found her nursing career. At the age of 50, Doneta went back to school to obtain her Nursing Degree. As an LPN, she worked at Regional West Medical Center, the Mitchell Clinic, Emerald Court and CAPWN as a reproductive specialist. Doneta was a devoted care provider giving attentive, compassionate care to others throughout her life. 

Upon retirement, Doneta moved to Arizona to spend her golden years in the warm Arizona sun where she enjoyed spending time in her Senior Neighborhood Community. She continued to provide that same compassionate care towards her neighbors and friends within her community. Her gypsy spirit brought her back to Nebraska in December of 2021 where she spent and cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would do anything her great grandchildren would ask her to do including magical rainbow princess parades, frog hunting, and babysitting dolls. 

Survivors include her husband, Nick Paz; children, Shannon (Candis) Bindschadler, Nichelle (Hallie) Paz; grandchildren, Brandon (Reanna) Ferreyra, Dillon Bindschadler, Breanna (Dominic) Havranek and step grandchildren Nichelle Dewald and Hope Miller. Great grandchildren Willow, Pennelope, Sage, and Khalia. Doneta was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Lacy; and grandson, Cody Bindschadler.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Doneta Grace (Lacy) Paz, 73, passed away at Regional West Medical Center on March 9, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Doneta’s wishes. Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;Doneta was born June 11, 1948, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Harry and Glenda (Rollens) Lacy. Doneta received her early education at Scottsbluff Public Schools. She had a strong work ethic holding various jobs here in the panhandle. Some of those jobs would include being a waitress at Mr. A’s and the Gaslight Restaurant. She worked at Ideal Cleaners for many years as a Route driver, manager, and leather specialist. She later moved to California where she was the office manager at American Fence. Then Doneta moved back to the panhandle where she found her nursing career. At the age of 50, Doneta went back to school to obtain her Nursing Degree. As an LPN, she worked at Regional West Medical Center, the Mitchell Clinic, Emerald Court and CAPWN as a reproductive specialist. Doneta was a devoted care provider giving attentive, compassionate care to others throughout her life. Upon retirement, Doneta moved to Arizona to spend her golden years in the warm Arizona sun where she enjoyed spending time in her Senior Neighborhood Community. She continued to provide that same compassionate care towards her neighbors and friends within her community. Her gypsy spirit brought her back to Nebraska in December of 2021 where she spent and cherished her time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She would do anything her great grandchildren would ask her to do including magical rainbow princess parades, frog hunting, and babysitting dolls. Survivors include her husband, Nick Paz; children, Shannon (Candis) Bindschadler, Nichelle (Hallie) Paz; grandchildren, Brandon (Reanna) Ferreyra, Dillon Bindschadler, Breanna (Dominic) Havranek and step grandchildren Nichelle Dewald and Hope Miller. Great grandchildren Willow, Pennelope, Sage, and Khalia. Doneta was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Richard Lacy; and grandson, Cody Bindschadler.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Doneta Grace (Lacy) Paz (1948 - 2022)

Cindy Kay Post, 70 of Bridgeport, Nebraska, passed away Friday February 25, 2022 at Chimney Rock Villa, in Bayard, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor Cindy. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department, as per Cindy's wishes in care of Bridgeport Memorial Chapel, PO Box 367, Bridgeport, NE 69336. Online condolences may be made on Cindy's memorial page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com.</a>&nbsp;Personal cards of sympathy may be sent to Bridgeport Memorial Chapel in care of Dan Post.

She was born in Grant, Nebraska on May 23, 1951, to Jerry and JoAnn (Berry) O'Conner. Cindy spent her earliest years in Elsie, Nebraska. After the early death of her mother, Jerry, remarried Lucy Vasa who became Mom to Cindy, who was the oldest of five girls.

Cindy graduated from Ogallala High School in 1969. She then sported a time work at Cramore Children Ranch. Cindy grew up around horses, as her Dad had a business of providing contract rodeo stock. Her favorite horse was a retired pick-up horse named Bob. She spent many happy hours riding out on the prairie. She was also a barrel racer. Her love of animals continued throughout her life. She raised horses, dogs, cats, and even a few hogs.

Cindy married Tim Post in January of 1970 at Bridgeport, Nebraska. They lived together on a farm northeast of Bridgeport. To this union, two boys were born: George Daniel (Dan) and Gerald Lance (Lance). She enjoyed spending her time raising large gardens, canning, and making banana and zucchini bread. She was remembered for her cowboy beans, chili, and cinnamon rolls. She liked being outside, working on the farm, and being a pioneer type of woman.

Cindy then moved to Wilsey, Kansas, where she raised her two boys, while working as a grocery store manager for over twelve years. During this time, she served on the city council and on the school board. She also was active in the school activities of the boys, usually contributing cookies to the occasion and she would fill in as a cook, if the one of the regular cooks were unable to come in to work.

Cindy worked hard, throughout her life, until a long term illness eroded her strength. Her personal motto was, "get to work and then work hard," whenever the problems of life came along.

In 1994, she and Dan moved back to Bridgeport, where they along with Tim survived a tornado which could be seen right across the road.

She enjoyed all things cowboy all of her life: music (Conway Twitty), western clothing, boots, TV shows, rodeo events, and books. She was an avid follower of political events. In her later years, she could be found spending afternoons watching the Senate hearings and other politically related shows.

She was preceded in death by Tim Post, infant grandson Timothy Post, her father Jerry, her mother JoAnn, and step-mother Lucy.

Cindy is survived by her children Dan Post of Bridgeport, Lance (Jennifer) Post of Tennessee, her grandchildren Angela Post of Scottsbluff, NE, Kelly Sharp (Jeran) of Kansas and Vivian Post of Tennessee and three grandchildren Jase, Lilly, and Annaleigh; her sisters Karen (Jim) Francecangel of Texas, Debby O’Connor of Bridgeport, NE, Micki (Dick) McConnell-Ross of Colorado, Jeri (Robert) Coffman of Oklahoma, along with numerous nieces and nephews

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 </figure>Cindy Kay Post, 70 of Bridgeport, Nebraska, passed away Friday February 25, 2022 at Chimney Rock Villa, in Bayard, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor Cindy. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be given to the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Department, as per Cindy's wishes in care of Bridgeport Memorial Chapel, PO Box 367, Bridgeport, NE 69336. Online condolences may be made on Cindy's memorial page&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com.</a>&nbsp;Personal cards of sympathy may be sent to Bridgeport Memorial Chapel in care of Dan Post.She was born in Grant, Nebraska on May 23, 1951, to Jerry and JoAnn (Berry) O'Conner. Cindy spent her earliest years in Elsie, Nebraska. After the early death of her mother, Jerry, remarried Lucy Vasa who became Mom to Cindy, who was the oldest of five girls.Cindy graduated from Ogallala High School in 1969. She then sported a time work at Cramore Children Ranch. Cindy grew up around horses, as her Dad had a business of providing contract rodeo stock. Her favorite horse was a retired pick-up horse named Bob. She spent many happy hours riding out on the prairie. She was also a barrel racer. Her love of animals continued throughout her life. She raised horses, dogs, cats, and even a few hogs.Cindy married Tim Post in January of 1970 at Bridgeport, Nebraska. They lived together on a farm northeast of Bridgeport. To this union, two boys were born: George Daniel (Dan) and Gerald Lance (Lance). She enjoyed spending her time raising large gardens, canning, and making banana and zucchini bread. She was remembered for her cowboy beans, chili, and cinnamon rolls. She liked being outside, working on the farm, and being a pioneer type of woman.Cindy then moved to Wilsey, Kansas, where she raised her two boys, while working as a grocery store manager for over twelve years. During this time, she served on the city council and on the school board. She also was active in the school activities of the boys, usually contributing cookies to the occasion and she would fill in as a cook, if the one of the regular cooks were unable to come in to work.Cindy worked hard, throughout her life, until a long term illness eroded her strength. Her personal motto was, "get to work and then work hard," whenever the problems of life came along.In 1994, she and Dan moved back to Bridgeport, where they along with Tim survived a tornado which could be seen right across the road.She enjoyed all things cowboy all of her life: music (Conway Twitty), western clothing, boots, TV shows, rodeo events, and books. She was an avid follower of political events. In her later years, she could be found spending afternoons watching the Senate hearings and other politically related shows.She was preceded in death by Tim Post, infant grandson Timothy Post, her father Jerry, her mother JoAnn, and step-mother Lucy.Cindy is survived by her children Dan Post of Bridgeport, Lance (Jennifer) Post of Tennessee, her grandchildren Angela Post of Scottsbluff, NE, Kelly Sharp (Jeran) of Kansas and Vivian Post of Tennessee and three grandchildren Jase, Lilly, and Annaleigh; her sisters Karen (Jim) Francecangel of Texas, Debby O’Connor of Bridgeport, NE, Micki (Dick) McConnell-Ross of Colorado, Jeri (Robert) Coffman of Oklahoma, along with numerous nieces and nephews

Cindy Kay Post (1951 - 2022)

Sister Bernadette Clifford, 84, of Alliance, NE&nbsp; passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Sister Bernadette Clifford was born on August 6,&nbsp;1937 in Pine Ridge, SD&nbsp;to Herbert H. and Jessie M. (McGaa) Clifford and was given the name Anita Clare Clifford. She was the first born and had 12 brothers and sisters. She was raised around Kyle, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Her schooling began in 1944 at Holy Rosary Mission, Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She and her brothers and sisters were boarders at Holy Rosary. She graduated from there in May of 1956.

On September 16, 1956 she went to Marycrest in Denver, Colorado, to join the Franciscan Sisters. During this time, too, she attended Regis College and eventually got her BA in Elementary Education in 1963. On August 15, 1957, she received the habit and the name Sister Bernadette. August 15, 1959, she made her temporary vows, and August 15, 1964, she pronounced her perpetual vows. From 1960 - 2003 she was an elementary teacher - mainly a primary teacher. She taught at St. Elizabeth's in Denver, St. Agnes in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, St. Mary's in O'Neill, Nebraska, St. Francis Mission in South Dakota, Our Lady of Lourdes in Porcupine, South Dakota, and St. Agnes in Alliance, Nebraska.

The highlight of her life was when she volunteered to go to Rome and teach fourth grade in international grade school at the Sister’s Generalate from 1977 to 1980. During these years she also got to work in the curia in the Vatican for the Secretariat of Christian Unity.

On August 6, 1978, (her birthday) Pope Paul VI died. Sister Bernadette got to witness the two conclaves that elected Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II. Because she worked in the curia she got to be part of a private audience - the first one on November 17, 1978, in the Papal Palace; the second one on April 3, 1979 (her dad's birthday). Both were exciting experiences which were not be forgotten.

In 1986 she returned to St. Francis Mission and also Holy Rosary Mission in Porcupine, SD.&nbsp; In 1997 she moved to Alliance teaching part-time at St. Agnes Academy and serving in various capacities at Marian Residence.

Sister Bernadette is survived by her siblings, Ralph Clifford of Evansville, WI, Willard Clifford of Kyle, SD, Carl Clifford of Kyle, Charlotte Young of Grand Prairie, TX, Violet Justus of Martin, SD, Francis Clifford of Valier, MT, Herbert Clifford of Porcupine, SD, Anna Clifford, and an adopted brother, Adam Clifford.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ellen Stephen, Emma Clifford, Sharon Clifford and her brother, James.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Marian Chapel in Alliance with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp; A wake service will be Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Marian Chapel.

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

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 </figure>Sister Bernadette Clifford, 84, of Alliance, NE&nbsp; passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado.Sister Bernadette Clifford was born on August 6,&nbsp;1937 in Pine Ridge, SD&nbsp;to Herbert H. and Jessie M. (McGaa) Clifford and was given the name Anita Clare Clifford. She was the first born and had 12 brothers and sisters. She was raised around Kyle, South Dakota on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Her schooling began in 1944 at Holy Rosary Mission, Pine Ridge, South Dakota. She and her brothers and sisters were boarders at Holy Rosary. She graduated from there in May of 1956.On September 16, 1956 she went to Marycrest in Denver, Colorado, to join the Franciscan Sisters. During this time, too, she attended Regis College and eventually got her BA in Elementary Education in 1963. On August 15, 1957, she received the habit and the name Sister Bernadette. August 15, 1959, she made her temporary vows, and August 15, 1964, she pronounced her perpetual vows. From 1960 - 2003 she was an elementary teacher - mainly a primary teacher. She taught at St. Elizabeth's in Denver, St. Agnes in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, St. Mary's in O'Neill, Nebraska, St. Francis Mission in South Dakota, Our Lady of Lourdes in Porcupine, South Dakota, and St. Agnes in Alliance, Nebraska.The highlight of her life was when she volunteered to go to Rome and teach fourth grade in international grade school at the Sister’s Generalate from 1977 to 1980. During these years she also got to work in the curia in the Vatican for the Secretariat of Christian Unity.On August 6, 1978, (her birthday) Pope Paul VI died. Sister Bernadette got to witness the two conclaves that elected Pope John Paul I and Pope John Paul II. Because she worked in the curia she got to be part of a private audience - the first one on November 17, 1978, in the Papal Palace; the second one on April 3, 1979 (her dad's birthday). Both were exciting experiences which were not be forgotten.In 1986 she returned to St. Francis Mission and also Holy Rosary Mission in Porcupine, SD.&nbsp; In 1997 she moved to Alliance teaching part-time at St. Agnes Academy and serving in various capacities at Marian Residence.Sister Bernadette is survived by her siblings, Ralph Clifford of Evansville, WI, Willard Clifford of Kyle, SD, Carl Clifford of Kyle, Charlotte Young of Grand Prairie, TX, Violet Justus of Martin, SD, Francis Clifford of Valier, MT, Herbert Clifford of Porcupine, SD, Anna Clifford, and an adopted brother, Adam Clifford.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Ellen Stephen, Emma Clifford, Sharon Clifford and her brother, James.Funeral services will be Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Marian Chapel in Alliance with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp; A wake service will be Thursday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Marian Chapel.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Sister Bernadette Clifford (1937 - 2022)

Funeral Services for Phil Curd of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska. A Vigil will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Philip Raymond Curd was the sixth child of Dorothea M. and Rollin C. Curd. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital, Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 1959. When he was eight, the family moved to Chadron, Nebraska. He attended Chadron grade and middle schools, and graduated from Chadron High School in 1977. "Phil wrestled in the Jaycees wrestling program. Great football player, pretty good basketball player, and a great Little League baseball player I had the privilege to play pitch and catch with for some time." --Leo Curd

Phil seemed to always be talking when he was younger. In 2016 he wrote "Since I do not have T.V. at home. . . I read a whole lot and having a wood stove with glass front to read by, it is enjoyable, but I will not be smoking a pipe soon or using crazy big words like George Will or become an Aristocratic Type. . . just enjoy reading and being the little brother who used to tease the heck out of everybody in the family."

He worked in Helena, MT with his brother Dave, building houses during college summers 1977, 1978. After graduating from Chadron State with a degree in business finance, he worked for G.T. Murray in Helena. He entered the food service business at the Microsoft campus during the boom of the 1980s. With focus on pizza and bagels, he worked and managed food services in Helena, Billings, Dallas, Missoula, and Butte, where he owned and operated his own takeout pizza business. He made lifelong friends wherever he traveled.

He returned to Nebraska by way of Bridgeport, working in computer sales and repair with sisters Jenny and Jean, and spouses, doing volunteer ranch work in his spare time. In the early 1990s he began working as a surveyor for his dad Rollin's business, Pine Ridge Land Surveys Inc., in Chadron. He bought the survey business some years later. He was Dawes Country Surveyor from 2011 to the present. 705 surveys were recorded under Phil’s surveyor number LS-664 at the State Surveyor’s office from 2007 to 2021. He did surveys in South Dakota under SD LS-10185.

In partnership with his brother Andrew he bought and ran the Brun's Laundry/Ice Cream Shop property from 2017 to 2022 while continuing survey work. He believed it was important to take time to visit with people even on long days in the field. On snow days, he cleared people's sidewalks on the way to office or laundry. Phil was always ready to assist with ranching and carpenter work. He was a lifelong supporter of Chadron High School and Chadron State College. From 2014 to 2021 Phil made yearly week-long camping trips into Oregon, Wyoming, Montana with his sister(s) Jennifer and Jean, and nieces Lauren and Rachel and lucky guests. Phil was a favorite uncle of nieces and nephews because he made time to visit, play, and take them fishing, hiking, and camping. And he loved sports, basketball maybe the best. He could be counted on to shoot baskets.

"Uncle Phil could be seen at any of his nieces' and nephews' sporting events with that tell-tale side grin on his face and a "good game kid". He was the type of uncle who was always up for a game of 21 with pointers/advice given freely. Hot summer days ended perfect with a cold root beer float at his place with some hand-tossed pizzas that he would twirl high into the air like the old days. He loved the outdoors and believed in some good fresh air and a nice walk. A lot of our first 'jobs' started at the survey office where he instilled the importance of honest, hard work. He was an all-in type of uncle who loved us well and helped shape us into the humans we are becoming." --Lanie Riesen Johnson

He planted and cared for some 30 or more fruit and walnut trees. Always adding pine and black locusts to the collection. He was a serious mountain biker until a knee injury, and enjoyed reading history books, cooking Italian for company, and raising a garden. He and "Brother Al" met in evenings for friendly cribbage games, news and old Westerns watching. They and Andrew consulted together on weather, land conditions, and heavy machinery.

Phil’s dog, Miss Riley, a border collie/blue heeler mix, seemed like more dog than three people needed, but he loved that dog and she loved him. Philip Curd is survived and remembered by 9 brothers and sisters and spouses, 45 nieces and nephews, Aunts Lorraine and Lucille, and cousins throughout the States.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Phil Curd of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska. A Vigil will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.Philip Raymond Curd was the sixth child of Dorothea M. and Rollin C. Curd. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital, Grand Island, Nebraska, July 8, 1959. When he was eight, the family moved to Chadron, Nebraska. He attended Chadron grade and middle schools, and graduated from Chadron High School in 1977. "Phil wrestled in the Jaycees wrestling program. Great football player, pretty good basketball player, and a great Little League baseball player I had the privilege to play pitch and catch with for some time." --Leo CurdPhil seemed to always be talking when he was younger. In 2016 he wrote "Since I do not have T.V. at home. . . I read a whole lot and having a wood stove with glass front to read by, it is enjoyable, but I will not be smoking a pipe soon or using crazy big words like George Will or become an Aristocratic Type. . . just enjoy reading and being the little brother who used to tease the heck out of everybody in the family."He worked in Helena, MT with his brother Dave, building houses during college summers 1977, 1978. After graduating from Chadron State with a degree in business finance, he worked for G.T. Murray in Helena. He entered the food service business at the Microsoft campus during the boom of the 1980s. With focus on pizza and bagels, he worked and managed food services in Helena, Billings, Dallas, Missoula, and Butte, where he owned and operated his own takeout pizza business. He made lifelong friends wherever he traveled.He returned to Nebraska by way of Bridgeport, working in computer sales and repair with sisters Jenny and Jean, and spouses, doing volunteer ranch work in his spare time. In the early 1990s he began working as a surveyor for his dad Rollin's business, Pine Ridge Land Surveys Inc., in Chadron. He bought the survey business some years later. He was Dawes Country Surveyor from 2011 to the present. 705 surveys were recorded under Phil’s surveyor number LS-664 at the State Surveyor’s office from 2007 to 2021. He did surveys in South Dakota under SD LS-10185.In partnership with his brother Andrew he bought and ran the Brun's Laundry/Ice Cream Shop property from 2017 to 2022 while continuing survey work. He believed it was important to take time to visit with people even on long days in the field. On snow days, he cleared people's sidewalks on the way to office or laundry. Phil was always ready to assist with ranching and carpenter work. He was a lifelong supporter of Chadron High School and Chadron State College. From 2014 to 2021 Phil made yearly week-long camping trips into Oregon, Wyoming, Montana with his sister(s) Jennifer and Jean, and nieces Lauren and Rachel and lucky guests. Phil was a favorite uncle of nieces and nephews because he made time to visit, play, and take them fishing, hiking, and camping. And he loved sports, basketball maybe the best. He could be counted on to shoot baskets."Uncle Phil could be seen at any of his nieces' and nephews' sporting events with that tell-tale side grin on his face and a "good game kid". He was the type of uncle who was always up for a game of 21 with pointers/advice given freely. Hot summer days ended perfect with a cold root beer float at his place with some hand-tossed pizzas that he would twirl high into the air like the old days. He loved the outdoors and believed in some good fresh air and a nice walk. A lot of our first 'jobs' started at the survey office where he instilled the importance of honest, hard work. He was an all-in type of uncle who loved us well and helped shape us into the humans we are becoming." --Lanie Riesen JohnsonHe planted and cared for some 30 or more fruit and walnut trees. Always adding pine and black locusts to the collection. He was a serious mountain biker until a knee injury, and enjoyed reading history books, cooking Italian for company, and raising a garden. He and "Brother Al" met in evenings for friendly cribbage games, news and old Westerns watching. They and Andrew consulted together on weather, land conditions, and heavy machinery.Phil’s dog, Miss Riley, a border collie/blue heeler mix, seemed like more dog than three people needed, but he loved that dog and she loved him. Philip Curd is survived and remembered by 9 brothers and sisters and spouses, 45 nieces and nephews, Aunts Lorraine and Lucille, and cousins throughout the States.

Philip Raymond Curd (1959 - 2022)

&nbsp; James “Jim” Roy Arrants, 69, passed away peacefully February 18, 2022, with family by his side. A celebration gathering in remembrance of Jim’s life will be held at 2pm at the Bridgeport Rural Fire Hall on Saturday, March 12, 2022. In lieu of any flowers, it is requested that any memorials in Jim’s honor be made in care of his family to go towards a college education fund for his 3 grandsons. Online condolences may be made by viewing Jim’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Bridgeport is entrusted with arrangements. Jim was born to John and Ethel (Neumyer) Arrants on October 26, 1952 in Scottsbluff. He graduated from Burwell, NE in 1971. After high school, he went to the Army for a few years and was stationed in Germany. Once he got out of the service, he went to work as an electrician in Alliance where he met his wife Ginger Shrewsbury. From there they worked on several ranches together in the sandhills. In 1978, they welcomed their twin boys Duff and Deaver. Throughout the years, he had a construction business and later joined the BNSF Railroad. He was an avid outdoorsman. Jim would go on long hunting trips in the mountains, fishing, and loved to fly his airplane, but being with his grandchildren was his pride and joy! Jim is survived by his mother Ethel Arrants of Kearney; wife Ginger of Bridgeport; sisters Ila Arrants and Violet (Rob) VanHorn of Kearney; children Duff (Kris) Arrants of Gering and Deaver (Ashlee) Arrants of Torrington; 3 grandchildren Austin, Taytin and Gunnar; and 2 very special children Emily and Connor Forney. Jim is preceded in death by his dad John Arrants; and daughter Shawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; James “Jim” Roy Arrants, 69, passed away peacefully February 18, 2022, with family by his side. A celebration gathering in remembrance of Jim’s life will be held at 2pm at the Bridgeport Rural Fire Hall on Saturday, March 12, 2022. In lieu of any flowers, it is requested that any memorials in Jim’s honor be made in care of his family to go towards a college education fund for his 3 grandsons. Online condolences may be made by viewing Jim’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Bridgeport is entrusted with arrangements. Jim was born to John and Ethel (Neumyer) Arrants on October 26, 1952 in Scottsbluff. He graduated from Burwell, NE in 1971. After high school, he went to the Army for a few years and was stationed in Germany. Once he got out of the service, he went to work as an electrician in Alliance where he met his wife Ginger Shrewsbury. From there they worked on several ranches together in the sandhills. In 1978, they welcomed their twin boys Duff and Deaver. Throughout the years, he had a construction business and later joined the BNSF Railroad. He was an avid outdoorsman. Jim would go on long hunting trips in the mountains, fishing, and loved to fly his airplane, but being with his grandchildren was his pride and joy! Jim is survived by his mother Ethel Arrants of Kearney; wife Ginger of Bridgeport; sisters Ila Arrants and Violet (Rob) VanHorn of Kearney; children Duff (Kris) Arrants of Gering and Deaver (Ashlee) Arrants of Torrington; 3 grandchildren Austin, Taytin and Gunnar; and 2 very special children Emily and Connor Forney. Jim is preceded in death by his dad John Arrants; and daughter Shawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

  James 'Jim' Roy Arrants (1952 - 2022)

Esther Martin, 106, of Gering, went to be with her Lord on March 5, 2022, at Heritage Estates. Her memorial service will be held at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, March 8th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be from 12:00 p. m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Service will be live streamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of any flowers memorials in Esther’s honor may be made to the Scottsbluff Methodist Sack Lunch Program. Masks are greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made by viewing Esther’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Esther was born August 9, 1915 in Loveland, CO to John Henkel and Anna Elizabeth (Kampbell) Henkel. She was the second of five children. She received her schooling in Tunville, CO, Erie, Co and Longmont, CO. At age 17 her family moved from Colorado to Mitchell, NE where she met the love of her life Victor Martin who lived down the road from her family. On January 5, 1936, she married Victor and to that union two children were born, Beverly Jean and Judith Kay. Esther was a stay-at-home mom and wonderful homemaker. She was a farm wife and always helped in the fields. She will always be remembered for her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens she raised each year while living on the farm. She was a devoted wife and mother. In 1974 she and Victor retired and moved to town. She spent her retirement years quilting, doing needlework and baking cookies and cakes, passing them out to neighbors or anyone who stopped by for a visit. She entered her flowers, vegetables, baked goods and needlework in the Scotts Bluff County Fair for 50 years and won numerous grand champion awards.

Esther had great faith in her Lord. In 2007 she moved to the Village at Regional West where she enjoyed the daily devotion hour, visiting with the other residents and playing cards. She was a member of the Salem Congregational Church for 86 years. She played in several card clubs through the years and loved to watch bowling and golf on TV. Survivors include daughters Beverly (Kent) Greenwalt of Gering, Judy Spreier of Mitchell, grandchildren Lorenda Spreier of Powder Springs, Georgia, Troy (Lorraine) Greenwalt of Gering, Vicki (Randy) Burbach of Minatare and Scott (Deana) Spreier of Gering, great grandchildren Kaylee Spreier of Bozeman, Montana and Brittney Spreier of Gering, sister Kathryn Groskopf of Scottsbluff, sister-in-law Wanda Henkel of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Victor (2000), son-in-law Larry Spreier, sister Linda Dietz and brothers Raymond Henkel and Henry Henkel. Esther will be missed by all who knew and loved her.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Esther Martin, 106, of Gering, went to be with her Lord on March 5, 2022, at Heritage Estates. Her memorial service will be held at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, March 8th at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be from 12:00 p. m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Service will be live streamed on Bridgman Funeral Home Facebook Page. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of any flowers memorials in Esther’s honor may be made to the Scottsbluff Methodist Sack Lunch Program. Masks are greatly appreciated. Online condolences may be made by viewing Esther’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Esther was born August 9, 1915 in Loveland, CO to John Henkel and Anna Elizabeth (Kampbell) Henkel. She was the second of five children. She received her schooling in Tunville, CO, Erie, Co and Longmont, CO. At age 17 her family moved from Colorado to Mitchell, NE where she met the love of her life Victor Martin who lived down the road from her family. On January 5, 1936, she married Victor and to that union two children were born, Beverly Jean and Judith Kay. Esther was a stay-at-home mom and wonderful homemaker. She was a farm wife and always helped in the fields. She will always be remembered for her beautiful flower and vegetable gardens she raised each year while living on the farm. She was a devoted wife and mother. In 1974 she and Victor retired and moved to town. She spent her retirement years quilting, doing needlework and baking cookies and cakes, passing them out to neighbors or anyone who stopped by for a visit. She entered her flowers, vegetables, baked goods and needlework in the Scotts Bluff County Fair for 50 years and won numerous grand champion awards. Esther had great faith in her Lord. In 2007 she moved to the Village at Regional West where she enjoyed the daily devotion hour, visiting with the other residents and playing cards. She was a member of the Salem Congregational Church for 86 years. She played in several card clubs through the years and loved to watch bowling and golf on TV. Survivors include daughters Beverly (Kent) Greenwalt of Gering, Judy Spreier of Mitchell, grandchildren Lorenda Spreier of Powder Springs, Georgia, Troy (Lorraine) Greenwalt of Gering, Vicki (Randy) Burbach of Minatare and Scott (Deana) Spreier of Gering, great grandchildren Kaylee Spreier of Bozeman, Montana and Brittney Spreier of Gering, sister Kathryn Groskopf of Scottsbluff, sister-in-law Wanda Henkel of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Victor (2000), son-in-law Larry Spreier, sister Linda Dietz and brothers Raymond Henkel and Henry Henkel. Esther will be missed by all who knew and loved her.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Esther Martin (1915 - 2022)

Orsinia (Cindy) Lapaseotes, 87, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Morrill County Community Hospital. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Bridgman Funeral Home in Bridgeport, NE with a Trisagion Service to follow at 7:00 pm. Her funeral will be held at 10am on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard, NE. Interment will follow at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Assumption Greek Orthodox facebook page and Bridgman Funeral Home facebook page. Orsinia was born June 25, 1934, in Casper, WY to James and Panayeota Karantzas. She graduated from Natrona County High School in1953 and from Casper College in 1955. She was united in marriage to George P. Lapaseotes on December 4, 1960. To this union two sons were born, Peter G. Lapaseotes and James C. Lapaseotes. Orsinia’s church and faith was very important to her. She and her husband George were co-founders and lifelong members of Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, CO and she was a member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard, NE. She was a member of the Philoptochos Society of Denver, CO and Bayard, NE, Beta Sigma Phi, Red Hats and was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a city girl at heart but following the passing of her husband George in 2001, she relocated to Bridgeport to be near her children and grandchildren. Orsinia’s greatest joy was her family including 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Orsinia is survived by her sons Peter G. (Jacqueline) Lapaseotes and James C. (Debbie) Lapaseotes of Bridgeport, NE; grandchildren Mattie (Rob) Bray of Cheyenne, WY, George P. Lapaseotes II (Britnee) of Sidney, NE and Demetria J. Lapaseotes of Bridgeport, NE; great grandchildren Emslie Rain, Eliania Merit and Luxen Harvey Bray of Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by sisters -in-law Martha Chapman, Stacia (Danny) Whetstone, Vangie Pappas all of Denver, CO and Chris Lapaseotes of Bridgeport, NE and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Panayeota Karantzas; in-laws Pete C. and Helen Lapaseotes, husband George P. Lapaseotes; sister Mary Karantzas; brothers-in-law John Pappas, Connie Lapaseotes and Wendall Chapman as well as numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Bayard, NE or Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport, NE. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Orsinia (Cindy) Lapaseotes, 87, of Bridgeport, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Morrill County Community Hospital. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm on Monday, March 7, 2022, at the Bridgman Funeral Home in Bridgeport, NE with a Trisagion Service to follow at 7:00 pm. Her funeral will be held at 10am on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard, NE. Interment will follow at the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery in Bridgeport, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Assumption Greek Orthodox facebook page and Bridgman Funeral Home facebook page. Orsinia was born June 25, 1934, in Casper, WY to James and Panayeota Karantzas. She graduated from Natrona County High School in1953 and from Casper College in 1955. She was united in marriage to George P. Lapaseotes on December 4, 1960. To this union two sons were born, Peter G. Lapaseotes and James C. Lapaseotes. Orsinia’s church and faith was very important to her. She and her husband George were co-founders and lifelong members of Saint Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village, CO and she was a member of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard, NE. She was a member of the Philoptochos Society of Denver, CO and Bayard, NE, Beta Sigma Phi, Red Hats and was a 50 year member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a city girl at heart but following the passing of her husband George in 2001, she relocated to Bridgeport to be near her children and grandchildren. Orsinia’s greatest joy was her family including 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Orsinia is survived by her sons Peter G. (Jacqueline) Lapaseotes and James C. (Debbie) Lapaseotes of Bridgeport, NE; grandchildren Mattie (Rob) Bray of Cheyenne, WY, George P. Lapaseotes II (Britnee) of Sidney, NE and Demetria J. Lapaseotes of Bridgeport, NE; great grandchildren Emslie Rain, Eliania Merit and Luxen Harvey Bray of Cheyenne, WY. She is also survived by sisters -in-law Martha Chapman, Stacia (Danny) Whetstone, Vangie Pappas all of Denver, CO and Chris Lapaseotes of Bridgeport, NE and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Panayeota Karantzas; in-laws Pete C. and Helen Lapaseotes, husband George P. Lapaseotes; sister Mary Karantzas; brothers-in-law John Pappas, Connie Lapaseotes and Wendall Chapman as well as numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church of Bayard, NE or Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport, NE. MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Orsinia (Cindy) Lapaseotes (1934 - 2022)

Henry “Hank” Moller passed away February 28, 2022 at Monument Health in Rapid City.

Born in 1944 to Emil and Yvonne Moller, Hank was raised and graduated high school in Platte, South Dakota. He later joined the armed forces. He married the love of his life, Sharon ‘Sherry’ Wildeman in 1963. Hank and Sherry resided in Hot Springs, SD where they raised their four children: Jackie, Tammy, Tracie and Brad, until moving to Rushville, NE in 1999.

Hank and Sherry owned four packing plants over the years, the most recent being M &amp; M Packing in Rushville. Hank’s customers would attest to the fact that he was exceptional in his calling as a meat-cutter. His customer service was impeccable and many returning customers would travel from across the Midwest to bring their cattle to him.

Hank enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, Denver Broncos football and Rockies baseball, cowboy boots, and a cold Coors Light. Above all, Hank loved being around his family and friends. The love and devotion that he gave his family was incomparable. He had a one in a million side-smirk while telling his children and grandchildren, “I love you, kid” before ending conversations with them. His witty humor, generous and compassionate heart, and amazing smile will be missed terribly.

In addition to his wife Sherry (Wildeman) Moller, he is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters Jackie (Rod) Norton, Tammy Porter, Tracie (Tim) Kuhlman and son Brad (Tracy) Moller; ten grandchildren: Tiffany Porter Willhite, Nathan Porter, Jessica Norton and Will Hilton, Alyssa (Jared) Maez, Logan Moller, Morgan Moller, Brittany (David) Wacker, Brooke Pengra, Roni (Katlin) Ruppert, and Zach Schroeder; and eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Bill (Janet) Moller and Keith (Julie) Moller.

Hank was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nina (Moller) Wynia and brothers Frank Moller, Gilbert Moller, Clinton Moller, and Gary Moller.

His funeral will be held at 10 am at the Chamberlain Pier Funeral Home in Gordon followed by a luncheon at the Rushville Legion on March 11, 2022. Memorials can be sent to Security First Bank, Rushville, NE.

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 </figure>Henry “Hank” Moller passed away February 28, 2022 at Monument Health in Rapid City.Born in 1944 to Emil and Yvonne Moller, Hank was raised and graduated high school in Platte, South Dakota. He later joined the armed forces. He married the love of his life, Sharon ‘Sherry’ Wildeman in 1963. Hank and Sherry resided in Hot Springs, SD where they raised their four children: Jackie, Tammy, Tracie and Brad, until moving to Rushville, NE in 1999.Hank and Sherry owned four packing plants over the years, the most recent being M &amp; M Packing in Rushville. Hank’s customers would attest to the fact that he was exceptional in his calling as a meat-cutter. His customer service was impeccable and many returning customers would travel from across the Midwest to bring their cattle to him.Hank enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, Denver Broncos football and Rockies baseball, cowboy boots, and a cold Coors Light. Above all, Hank loved being around his family and friends. The love and devotion that he gave his family was incomparable. He had a one in a million side-smirk while telling his children and grandchildren, “I love you, kid” before ending conversations with them. His witty humor, generous and compassionate heart, and amazing smile will be missed terribly.In addition to his wife Sherry (Wildeman) Moller, he is survived and will be greatly missed by his daughters Jackie (Rod) Norton, Tammy Porter, Tracie (Tim) Kuhlman and son Brad (Tracy) Moller; ten grandchildren: Tiffany Porter Willhite, Nathan Porter, Jessica Norton and Will Hilton, Alyssa (Jared) Maez, Logan Moller, Morgan Moller, Brittany (David) Wacker, Brooke Pengra, Roni (Katlin) Ruppert, and Zach Schroeder; and eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers Bill (Janet) Moller and Keith (Julie) Moller.Hank was preceded in death by his parents, sister Nina (Moller) Wynia and brothers Frank Moller, Gilbert Moller, Clinton Moller, and Gary Moller.His funeral will be held at 10 am at the Chamberlain Pier Funeral Home in Gordon followed by a luncheon at the Rushville Legion on March 11, 2022. Memorials can be sent to Security First Bank, Rushville, NE.

Henry 'Hank' Moller (1944 - 2022)

Jarene Kay Spencer Welling went to heaven on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 78, after a brief battle with Leukemia. She was born May 3, 1943, at Fort Robinson Army Post to Jim and Verda Marie (Robinson) Spencer Lundberg, being the oldest of four children.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She graduated from Crawford High School in 1961. In that same year on November 5, she married Jim Lemmon. To this&nbsp;&nbsp; union was born two sons, Roy and Joe. On September 11, 1976, Jarene married Keith Welling. The couple had three children, Mikel, Lyle, and Kari. Throughout her life, she was a dental&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; receptionist, business owner, entrepreneur, and rodeo goat&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; contractor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Family was Jarene’s greatest joy. She abundantly enjoyed the times when everyone got together for special events. There were many laughs around the table as Jarene shared stories of the unusual and hilarious events that made her life so colorful. She loved taking care of her goats, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. Jarene was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, Nebraska.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jarene was full of kindness, light, and hope. Her&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; grandson, Colter Lemmon summed it up this way, “She had a profound, honest type of optimism. She told me during our last visit about a month ago that she was sure they wouldn't be able to cure her but it was nice they were taking care of her.” She was always grateful and gracious in heart and soul.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include her husband Keith Welling, Marsland; Sister Victoria (Mike) Teetor, York; Daughter Kari Monroe (Marty), Harrison; Sons Roy (Brenda), Eagle Butte, SD; Joe (Terri),&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron; Mikel (Nancee), Crawford; Lyle (Cindy), Benson, AZ. Grandchildren: Tucker, Logan, Thaine Monroe; Ashley Sanchez, Colter, Dylan, Julie, Chris Lemmon; Shalee and Jacob Lemmon; Kwade and AbbyGayle Welling; Sierra (Kade) Lehmkuhler and four children, Valentine; Ainslee Morrison, Graham, WA; and Rio Lee Benson, AZ. Great grandchildren: Hadley Serres and Harlow Arendt. Jarene also leaves behind nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A wake will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022 1:00 pm also at the Catholic Church. Those wishing to share remembrances or join virtually can do so on the Facebook Event Page, Jarene&nbsp; Welling Life Celebration. Memorials can be sent to Security First Bank in Crawford.

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 </figure>Jarene Kay Spencer Welling went to heaven on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the age of 78, after a brief battle with Leukemia. She was born May 3, 1943, at Fort Robinson Army Post to Jim and Verda Marie (Robinson) Spencer Lundberg, being the oldest of four children.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She graduated from Crawford High School in 1961. In that same year on November 5, she married Jim Lemmon. To this&nbsp;&nbsp; union was born two sons, Roy and Joe. On September 11, 1976, Jarene married Keith Welling. The couple had three children, Mikel, Lyle, and Kari. Throughout her life, she was a dental&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; receptionist, business owner, entrepreneur, and rodeo goat&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; contractor.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Family was Jarene’s greatest joy. She abundantly enjoyed the times when everyone got together for special events. There were many laughs around the table as Jarene shared stories of the unusual and hilarious events that made her life so colorful. She loved taking care of her goats, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. Jarene was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jarene was full of kindness, light, and hope. Her&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; grandson, Colter Lemmon summed it up this way, “She had a profound, honest type of optimism. She told me during our last visit about a month ago that she was sure they wouldn't be able to cure her but it was nice they were taking care of her.” She was always grateful and gracious in heart and soul.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include her husband Keith Welling, Marsland; Sister Victoria (Mike) Teetor, York; Daughter Kari Monroe (Marty), Harrison; Sons Roy (Brenda), Eagle Butte, SD; Joe (Terri),&nbsp;&nbsp; Chadron; Mikel (Nancee), Crawford; Lyle (Cindy), Benson, AZ. Grandchildren: Tucker, Logan, Thaine Monroe; Ashley Sanchez, Colter, Dylan, Julie, Chris Lemmon; Shalee and Jacob Lemmon; Kwade and AbbyGayle Welling; Sierra (Kade) Lehmkuhler and four children, Valentine; Ainslee Morrison, Graham, WA; and Rio Lee Benson, AZ. Great grandchildren: Hadley Serres and Harlow Arendt. Jarene also leaves behind nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A wake will be held Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford, Nebraska.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 8, 2022 1:00 pm also at the Catholic Church. Those wishing to share remembrances or join virtually can do so on the Facebook Event Page, Jarene&nbsp; Welling Life Celebration. Memorials can be sent to Security First Bank in Crawford.

Jarene Kay Spencer Welling (1943 - 2022)

Calvin D. Dickey, 81, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home in Hemingford.

He was born September 12, 1940 in Hemingford, Nebraska to Albert and Nina (Scott) Dickey.

On September 9, 1968 he was united in marriage with Vera F. Cornett in Chadron, Nebraska.

Calvin worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a machinist for nearly 30 years prior to his retirement.&nbsp; He also worked in farming and ranching.&nbsp; He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry.&nbsp; He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.&nbsp; He was an avid racing and NASCAR fan.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.&nbsp; He was a very loving and kind man always willing to lend a helping hand.

He is survived by his daughters, Milly (Larry) Craig of Hemingford and Diane (Rick) Miller of Munford, TN; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Alfred Dickey of Princeton, MO and Roy (Carol) Dickey of Kearney; and his sister, Ella Louise Dickey of North Platte.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 2 sisters.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at,&nbsp;P.O. Box 322, Hemingford, Nebraska, 69348.

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

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 </figure>Calvin D. Dickey, 81, died Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home in Hemingford.He was born September 12, 1940 in Hemingford, Nebraska to Albert and Nina (Scott) Dickey.On September 9, 1968 he was united in marriage with Vera F. Cornett in Chadron, Nebraska.Calvin worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad as a machinist for nearly 30 years prior to his retirement.&nbsp; He also worked in farming and ranching.&nbsp; He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry.&nbsp; He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing.&nbsp; He was an avid racing and NASCAR fan.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.&nbsp; He was a very loving and kind man always willing to lend a helping hand.He is survived by his daughters, Milly (Larry) Craig of Hemingford and Diane (Rick) Miller of Munford, TN; 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Alfred Dickey of Princeton, MO and Roy (Carol) Dickey of Kearney; and his sister, Ella Louise Dickey of North Platte.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 2 sisters.Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.Memorials may be given in care of the family at,&nbsp;P.O. Box 322, Hemingford, Nebraska, 69348.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Calvin D. Dickey (1940 - 2022)

Larry Provance was born November 17, 1939 in Scottsbluff, NE. He passed away February 16, 2022 in Chadron, NE. He was the only son of Arther W. Provance and Osie Prouty Provance. Larry had an older sister Bonnie and a younger sister Sharon. Bonnie set Larry up on a blind date with Thelma Burkey. They fell in love and married in 1959. The couple would celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary. Thelma and Larry had three children: Valorie, Nanette and Michael.

As a teen Larry worked many jobs. He changed the marquee at the Midwest Theater, swept floors at Baumgatner’s. He worked at the Coast to Coast Store and the Army Surplus Store. He helped his father in the construction business. In fact, while helping his father build The Church at Bryant, he fell off the roof and broke both arms. Later he would work at Masek’s Auto Supply and Carr-Trumbull Lumber Company. But perhaps his greatest dream came true when Larry and Thelma purchased Arrow Building Center in Chadron. One could say, work was his greatest hobby and pleasure. He often told his children that it isn’t work if you love what you do! When asked about retiring, he would say as soon as his children retired he would too. He had a passion for books and talking. Conversations with him allowed him to share his knowledge of the bible, politics and life in general. Larry knew no strangers. If he met you, he remembered you. He was involved in all aspects of the Christian churches where he resided. He taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served as an Elder for many years. He was active in the community. He served on the school board, fair board, Chadron Hospital Board, and was Mid-America Lumber Association Chairman. Other than serving the church or community, his hobby was spending time camping with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Thelma, his children Valorie and Robert Cowan, Nanette and Scott Swanson, Michael and Dawn Provance. He was a proud grandfather to Chad Cowan, Jeremy Cowan and Stephanie and Aaron Roach, Paige Swanson, Payton Swanson and Xander Provance. He had four great grandchildren: Brennya, Brianna, Adrian and Blake.

Memorial Services will be held at Chadron Christian Church, 998 East 6th Street, Chadron on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Provance family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.

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 </figure>Larry Provance was born November 17, 1939 in Scottsbluff, NE. He passed away February 16, 2022 in Chadron, NE. He was the only son of Arther W. Provance and Osie Prouty Provance. Larry had an older sister Bonnie and a younger sister Sharon. Bonnie set Larry up on a blind date with Thelma Burkey. They fell in love and married in 1959. The couple would celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary. Thelma and Larry had three children: Valorie, Nanette and Michael.As a teen Larry worked many jobs. He changed the marquee at the Midwest Theater, swept floors at Baumgatner’s. He worked at the Coast to Coast Store and the Army Surplus Store. He helped his father in the construction business. In fact, while helping his father build The Church at Bryant, he fell off the roof and broke both arms. Later he would work at Masek’s Auto Supply and Carr-Trumbull Lumber Company. But perhaps his greatest dream came true when Larry and Thelma purchased Arrow Building Center in Chadron. One could say, work was his greatest hobby and pleasure. He often told his children that it isn’t work if you love what you do! When asked about retiring, he would say as soon as his children retired he would too. He had a passion for books and talking. Conversations with him allowed him to share his knowledge of the bible, politics and life in general. Larry knew no strangers. If he met you, he remembered you. He was involved in all aspects of the Christian churches where he resided. He taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served as an Elder for many years. He was active in the community. He served on the school board, fair board, Chadron Hospital Board, and was Mid-America Lumber Association Chairman. Other than serving the church or community, his hobby was spending time camping with his family.He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters.He is survived by his wife Thelma, his children Valorie and Robert Cowan, Nanette and Scott Swanson, Michael and Dawn Provance. He was a proud grandfather to Chad Cowan, Jeremy Cowan and Stephanie and Aaron Roach, Paige Swanson, Payton Swanson and Xander Provance. He had four great grandchildren: Brennya, Brianna, Adrian and Blake.Memorial Services will be held at Chadron Christian Church, 998 East 6th Street, Chadron on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Cremation has taken place.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>&nbsp;for the Provance family. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel is assisting the family with services.

Larry Provance (1939 - 2022)

Frances Jean Smith died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Chimney Rock Villa Nursing Home in Bayard.&nbsp; She was 87 years old.

She was born May 31, 1934 in Alliance, Nebraska to Albert and Ella (Lance) Mundt.

She married Wendel W. Smith on October 15, 1952 in Bridgeport, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was very active in the Alliance area.&nbsp; Over the years Jean operated a day-care center, worked at the Drake and Rainbow Hotels, and also cleaned homes.&nbsp; Jean was a very helpful, kind, and caring person and will be missed by many.

She is survived by her five children, Delmar (Dee) Smith, John Smith, Derald (Rhonda) Smith, Roger Smith and Sandra (Kelly) Clark, all of Alliance.&nbsp; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and her brothers, John and Alvin Mundt of Alliance.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Memorial services will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Reverend Russell Saito will officiate.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at, 624 Niobrara, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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 </figure>Frances Jean Smith died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Chimney Rock Villa Nursing Home in Bayard.&nbsp; She was 87 years old.She was born May 31, 1934 in Alliance, Nebraska to Albert and Ella (Lance) Mundt.She married Wendel W. Smith on October 15, 1952 in Bridgeport, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was very active in the Alliance area.&nbsp; Over the years Jean operated a day-care center, worked at the Drake and Rainbow Hotels, and also cleaned homes.&nbsp; Jean was a very helpful, kind, and caring person and will be missed by many.She is survived by her five children, Delmar (Dee) Smith, John Smith, Derald (Rhonda) Smith, Roger Smith and Sandra (Kelly) Clark, all of Alliance.&nbsp; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and her brothers, John and Alvin Mundt of Alliance.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.Memorial services will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Reverend Russell Saito will officiate.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.Memorials may be given in care of the family at, 624 Niobrara, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Frances Jean Smith (1934 - 2022)

Peggy (Peg) Pearl Walgren was born February 8, 1929, to Charles and Pearl Riley in Hay Springs, Nebraska. She passed away from this life on February 25, 2022 at the Chadron Community Hospital at the age of 93, surrounded by her loving family.

Peg attended school in Hay Springs, graduating in 1946. She attended Colorado Woman’s College (CWC) in Denver, Colorado for two years and the University of Colorado in Boulder for two years. In 1950, Peg returned home to help run the C.L Riley family store while her mother recuperated from surgery. She then taught rural schools for 3 years; in the Wayne Walgren District, the Ashmore District and the Doon Hunter District.

Peg married Delmer Walgren on March 16, 1952 in the Methodist Church in Hay Springs. In 1954 Delmer quit farming and both he and Peg worked in the Riley store, eventually assuming ownership. They remodeled and closed out the clothing and dry goods and operated a Jack and Jill grocery store until 1965. They then purchased a 7-UP distributorship with Delmer running the pop truck up and down highway 20 and Peg doing the bookkeeping. When the distributorship was sold. Peg was selected as the inaugural Director of the new Sheridan County Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) where she continued to work for the next 19 years.

While Peg worked her entire life, she loved her fun time. She played softball in her early years and enjoyed bowling both in Hay Springs and neighboring towns. Her passion, however, was camping, boating and fishing with her family and friends, known as the Lake Crew. She spent over five decades on the shores of Angostora, days filled with endless hours of card playing and fishing, and evenings full of laughter around the campfire. Peg never wanted to miss out on anything and was always the one to help douse the fire at the end of an evening.

She was known for her fondness of cards, board games, puzzles and reading. But her passion ran the deepest for bridge, belonging to multiple clubs all her life. She was especially careful about her hair and had a standing weekly appointment at the beauty shop, making sure to keep up on local happenings. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church, belonged to the Legion Auxiliary, and was active with PEO for nearly seven decades.

Peg loved her family and all things family related. She planned all year for the Walgren Family reunion and looked forward to seeing and catching up with everyone. She kept the list for decades and knew exactly whose turn it was to host! She was a proud mother who traveled miles and miles around the Panhandle with Delmer to watch her kids play sports and never missed a school event. And she thoroughly enjoyed trips to Lincoln with friends to see her beloved Cornhuskers play.

In her retirement years, Peg traveled with Delmer to various places around the country, including Alaska, Branson, Hawaii, Washington D.C., Salmon fishing in Washington state, and Texas. Arches National Park, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Palm Springs. But most of all, she got enjoyment spending time with her children and grandchildren. All who knew her appreciated her humor and sharp wit and made many memories with her. Her children’s friends all had a healthy respect for this spunky lady! She loved to sing “On the Road Again” when she was in the car and is now on her final road trip. Vaya Con Dios, Peg, you are loved and will be forever with us.

Peg was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Pearl Riley, husband Delmer, and son Greg. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Annette Langford of Hay Springs, daughter Kim Walgren (Jay Bogner) of

Buffalo, Wyoming; son Brad Walgren of Laramie, Wyoming; grandchildren Sarah (Adam) England of Fort Collins, Colorado; Bradley and Annie Walgren of Laramie, Wyoming; Sarah Oertel (Brandon) of Gold Hill, Oregon; and KatiRose Callison (Paul) of Seattle, Washinigton. She also has many surviving nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at the Hay Springs Methodist Church on Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m., with graveside burial at the Hay Springs cemetery. Lunch will be served at the church following graveside services. All are welcome to attend and share their favorite stories of Peg, a unique and much-loved soul.

A memorial has been established and donations for the Hay Springs Volunteer Ambulance and the Hays Springs Methodist Church may be sent in care of Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 440, Hay Springs, NE 69347.

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 </figure>Peggy (Peg) Pearl Walgren was born February 8, 1929, to Charles and Pearl Riley in Hay Springs, Nebraska. She passed away from this life on February 25, 2022 at the Chadron Community Hospital at the age of 93, surrounded by her loving family.Peg attended school in Hay Springs, graduating in 1946. She attended Colorado Woman’s College (CWC) in Denver, Colorado for two years and the University of Colorado in Boulder for two years. In 1950, Peg returned home to help run the C.L Riley family store while her mother recuperated from surgery. She then taught rural schools for 3 years; in the Wayne Walgren District, the Ashmore District and the Doon Hunter District.Peg married Delmer Walgren on March 16, 1952 in the Methodist Church in Hay Springs. In 1954 Delmer quit farming and both he and Peg worked in the Riley store, eventually assuming ownership. They remodeled and closed out the clothing and dry goods and operated a Jack and Jill grocery store until 1965. They then purchased a 7-UP distributorship with Delmer running the pop truck up and down highway 20 and Peg doing the bookkeeping. When the distributorship was sold. Peg was selected as the inaugural Director of the new Sheridan County Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) where she continued to work for the next 19 years.While Peg worked her entire life, she loved her fun time. She played softball in her early years and enjoyed bowling both in Hay Springs and neighboring towns. Her passion, however, was camping, boating and fishing with her family and friends, known as the Lake Crew. She spent over five decades on the shores of Angostora, days filled with endless hours of card playing and fishing, and evenings full of laughter around the campfire. Peg never wanted to miss out on anything and was always the one to help douse the fire at the end of an evening.She was known for her fondness of cards, board games, puzzles and reading. But her passion ran the deepest for bridge, belonging to multiple clubs all her life. She was especially careful about her hair and had a standing weekly appointment at the beauty shop, making sure to keep up on local happenings. She was a life-long member of the United Methodist Church, belonged to the Legion Auxiliary, and was active with PEO for nearly seven decades.Peg loved her family and all things family related. She planned all year for the Walgren Family reunion and looked forward to seeing and catching up with everyone. She kept the list for decades and knew exactly whose turn it was to host! She was a proud mother who traveled miles and miles around the Panhandle with Delmer to watch her kids play sports and never missed a school event. And she thoroughly enjoyed trips to Lincoln with friends to see her beloved Cornhuskers play.In her retirement years, Peg traveled with Delmer to various places around the country, including Alaska, Branson, Hawaii, Washington D.C., Salmon fishing in Washington state, and Texas. Arches National Park, Las Vegas, San Diego, and Palm Springs. But most of all, she got enjoyment spending time with her children and grandchildren. All who knew her appreciated her humor and sharp wit and made many memories with her. Her children’s friends all had a healthy respect for this spunky lady! She loved to sing “On the Road Again” when she was in the car and is now on her final road trip. Vaya Con Dios, Peg, you are loved and will be forever with us.Peg was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Pearl Riley, husband Delmer, and son Greg. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Annette Langford of Hay Springs, daughter Kim Walgren (Jay Bogner) ofBuffalo, Wyoming; son Brad Walgren of Laramie, Wyoming; grandchildren Sarah (Adam) England of Fort Collins, Colorado; Bradley and Annie Walgren of Laramie, Wyoming; Sarah Oertel (Brandon) of Gold Hill, Oregon; and KatiRose Callison (Paul) of Seattle, Washinigton. She also has many surviving nieces and nephews.Services will be held at the Hay Springs Methodist Church on Saturday, March 5th at 10:00 a.m., with graveside burial at the Hay Springs cemetery. Lunch will be served at the church following graveside services. All are welcome to attend and share their favorite stories of Peg, a unique and much-loved soul.A memorial has been established and donations for the Hay Springs Volunteer Ambulance and the Hays Springs Methodist Church may be sent in care of Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 440, Hay Springs, NE 69347.

Peggy (Peg) Pearl Walgren (1929 - 2022)

Ronald E. Clapp, 68, of McGrew, died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at High Butte Cemetery near McGrew with Pastor Mike Clement officiating. A celebration of life will follow at 1 p.m. at Anchor Baptist Church in Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made in care of the family. The graveside service will be livestreamed and recorded to Ron’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Ron was born a Nebraska boy on August 4, 1953 in Grant. He developed a “farmer’s heart” at ten years old when he began his first job helping on his Grandpa Keller’s farm near Grant. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1971. Ron worked on the construction of I-80 following graduation and then at Colorado Beef. He was later employed by Sterling Industrial Welding where he grew skills that eventually crafted him into a master fabricator and machinist.

Ron married Edna M. Moss on September 15, 1973 in Bridgeport. They lived in Sterling one year before moving to The Valley, where two sons were born, Greg and Adam. The family made their home in McGrew in the early eighties. Ron was very involved in the McGrew community and served as Mayor for some time.

Ron had a seventeen-year long career working at Lockwoods before he began working for BNSF Railroad the next twenty-three years. He also owned and operated his own business, Ron’s Welding and Repair, during that time.

He was a self-proclaimed gearhead. Ron loved old cars and motorcycles and even hand-built an award-winning trike. He had a special appreciation for horsepower, but was also a horse-whisperer. Maybe it started from his younger years spent on ranches in the Sandhills, but Ron had a way of understanding and connecting with horses.

Ron was active in his church, previously serving as a deacon as well as a Sunday school teacher. He helped anyone who ever asked him for help and was a friend to everyone who he met. He enjoyed telling stories under the “Who-Hut” at his home where he never ran out of iced tea for those who joined him. Family was first and foremost to Ron and he had a big embrace for all.

Survivors include his wife, Edna; sons, Greg (Emily) and Adam (Sue); six grandchildren; mother, Lydian; father, Harold; twelve siblings: Steve, Cheri, Kathy, Tina, Cecil, Mary, Tim, Jack, Cherrie, Frog, Ed, and Tony; and four brothers-in-law and one sister-in law of Edna’s family.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; two grandbabies; biological father, George; and step-mother, Carol.

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 </figure>Ronald E. Clapp, 68, of McGrew, died Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his home with his loving family by his side. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at High Butte Cemetery near McGrew with Pastor Mike Clement officiating. A celebration of life will follow at 1 p.m. at Anchor Baptist Church in Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made in care of the family. The graveside service will be livestreamed and recorded to Ron’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.Ron was born a Nebraska boy on August 4, 1953 in Grant. He developed a “farmer’s heart” at ten years old when he began his first job helping on his Grandpa Keller’s farm near Grant. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1971. Ron worked on the construction of I-80 following graduation and then at Colorado Beef. He was later employed by Sterling Industrial Welding where he grew skills that eventually crafted him into a master fabricator and machinist.Ron married Edna M. Moss on September 15, 1973 in Bridgeport. They lived in Sterling one year before moving to The Valley, where two sons were born, Greg and Adam. The family made their home in McGrew in the early eighties. Ron was very involved in the McGrew community and served as Mayor for some time.Ron had a seventeen-year long career working at Lockwoods before he began working for BNSF Railroad the next twenty-three years. He also owned and operated his own business, Ron’s Welding and Repair, during that time.He was a self-proclaimed gearhead. Ron loved old cars and motorcycles and even hand-built an award-winning trike. He had a special appreciation for horsepower, but was also a horse-whisperer. Maybe it started from his younger years spent on ranches in the Sandhills, but Ron had a way of understanding and connecting with horses.Ron was active in his church, previously serving as a deacon as well as a Sunday school teacher. He helped anyone who ever asked him for help and was a friend to everyone who he met. He enjoyed telling stories under the “Who-Hut” at his home where he never ran out of iced tea for those who joined him. Family was first and foremost to Ron and he had a big embrace for all.Survivors include his wife, Edna; sons, Greg (Emily) and Adam (Sue); six grandchildren; mother, Lydian; father, Harold; twelve siblings: Steve, Cheri, Kathy, Tina, Cecil, Mary, Tim, Jack, Cherrie, Frog, Ed, and Tony; and four brothers-in-law and one sister-in law of Edna’s family.He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents; two grandbabies; biological father, George; and step-mother, Carol.

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