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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judy Kennedy (1946 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lonnie Covalt (1967 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eugene L. Brown (1944 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

She was a member of Christ the King Church.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Myrtle Mason, 73

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

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

 Rita Anne (Fitzmorris) Walrath (1928 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Craig Conway (1975 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Larry John Debus (1938 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dorothy Lucille Kirchhoff (1929 - 2022)

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

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

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

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

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

Georgia McCoy (1938 - 2022)

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

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

A momorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.

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

Mimi Wheeler-Groves (1957 - 2022)

Dale Wayne Fredrick passed away May 30, 2022, at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; Dale was born on August 4, 1947, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska, to Richard W. &amp; Lucille Jean (Coupens) Fredrick.

Dale graduated from St. Agnes Academy in May, 1965.&nbsp; He married Myrna Thomas and they are the parents of one daughter, Robi Ann (Fredrick) Heldenbrand.

After high school, Dale served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; Upon returning to Alliance, he worked various jobs in the community before he found his career job with Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring in August 2007.&nbsp; Dale enjoyed many hobbies, including bull riding, rodeoing, being a member of the Snake Creek Snuffers, coaching football at his alma mater, and helping his friends with ranch work. His favorite hobbies were being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He is survived by his daughter, Robi Ann (Tod) Heldenbrand of Alliance, Nebraska; brother, Darrel (Shelley) Fredrick of Aurora, Colorado; Eric Lenz (son of his heart) of Edgewood, Washington; his grandchildren, Tristan (Brettni) Heldenbrand and great-granddaughter, Elliott, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; Mattie (Shawn) Wilkins and great-grandchildren, Logan and Levon of Ada, Oklahoma; Matt (Desire’) Heldenbrand and great-grandson, Finnegan, of Universal City, Texas; Brandon Lenz of Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; His sisters-in-laws; Linda Oak and Betty Jo Garett, of Alliance, Nebraska. He is also survived by his nieces, Sara Fredrick, of Milton, Florida; Misty Oak and Danica (John) Breen, of Alliance, Nebraska; his nephews, Rich Fredrick, of Aurora, Colorado, and Calob (Justina) Garett, of Hemingford, Nebraska; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna, parents, grandson, Brady Lenz, and brother-in-law, Glen Oak.

Dale’s wake service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 at the church with Fr. Lou Nollette officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery after the service.

Memorials may be sent to the family at&nbsp;304 West 4th Street, Alliance, Nebraska 69301, and memorials will be established at a later date.

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 </figure>Dale Wayne Fredrick passed away May 30, 2022, at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; Dale was born on August 4, 1947, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska, to Richard W. &amp; Lucille Jean (Coupens) Fredrick.Dale graduated from St. Agnes Academy in May, 1965.&nbsp; He married Myrna Thomas and they are the parents of one daughter, Robi Ann (Fredrick) Heldenbrand.After high school, Dale served in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; Upon returning to Alliance, he worked various jobs in the community before he found his career job with Burlington Northern Railroad, retiring in August 2007.&nbsp; Dale enjoyed many hobbies, including bull riding, rodeoing, being a member of the Snake Creek Snuffers, coaching football at his alma mater, and helping his friends with ranch work. His favorite hobbies were being around his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.He is survived by his daughter, Robi Ann (Tod) Heldenbrand of Alliance, Nebraska; brother, Darrel (Shelley) Fredrick of Aurora, Colorado; Eric Lenz (son of his heart) of Edgewood, Washington; his grandchildren, Tristan (Brettni) Heldenbrand and great-granddaughter, Elliott, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; Mattie (Shawn) Wilkins and great-grandchildren, Logan and Levon of Ada, Oklahoma; Matt (Desire’) Heldenbrand and great-grandson, Finnegan, of Universal City, Texas; Brandon Lenz of Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; His sisters-in-laws; Linda Oak and Betty Jo Garett, of Alliance, Nebraska. He is also survived by his nieces, Sara Fredrick, of Milton, Florida; Misty Oak and Danica (John) Breen, of Alliance, Nebraska; his nephews, Rich Fredrick, of Aurora, Colorado, and Calob (Justina) Garett, of Hemingford, Nebraska; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrna, parents, grandson, Brady Lenz, and brother-in-law, Glen Oak.Dale’s wake service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.&nbsp; His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2022 at the church with Fr. Lou Nollette officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery after the service.Memorials may be sent to the family at&nbsp;304 West 4th Street, Alliance, Nebraska 69301, and memorials will be established at a later date.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dale Wayne Fredrick (1947 - 2022)

Funeral services for Levi Grant, 62 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:00pm at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds in Chadron, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska.

Levi was born January 23, 1960 in Chadron, Nebraska and passed away May 30, 2022 in Panguitch, Utah.

A memorial has been established for the Dawes County Ag Society and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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 </figure>Funeral services for Levi Grant, 62 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:00pm at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds in Chadron, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska.Levi was born January 23, 1960 in Chadron, Nebraska and passed away May 30, 2022 in Panguitch, Utah.A memorial has been established for the Dawes County Ag Society and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Levi Grant (1960 - 2022)

Virginia 'Jinny' Shoemaker, 72, of Alliance, Nebraska died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Reverend Tim Stadem officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be Monday, June 6, from 1-7 p.m. The family would prefer memorials be given to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. with the funds being designated towards the Fire Training Facility Project in lieu of flowers. Memorials can be mailed to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department,&nbsp;315 Cheyenne Avenue, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.

Virginia was born on July 4, 1949, in Syracuse, Kansas. She was the daughter of Gerald (Jerry) and Norma Todd. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1968. On June 28, 1970, Virginia was united in marriage to the love of her life Freddie “Fred” Shoemaker. Together they had three boys; Troy, Travis and Trenton. Jinny was a member of the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary where she served as President in 1985 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary.

Jinny loved crocheting and spent endless hours making gifts for her family and friends. Jinny loved her grandkids and enjoyed every moment she could get with them. Grandma was a judgement free zone and loved each and every one of them unconditionally. They were her greatest blessing.

Jinny is survived by her sons, Troy (Laura) Shoemaker of Alliance, NE; Travis (Kristy), Shoemaker of Alliance, NE; and Trenton (Amanda) of Leander, TX; her grandchildren, Brooke Shoemaker, Hannah (T.J.) Aanenson, Keaton Shoemaker, Janaye Shoemaker, Kadin Shoemaker, Mason Shoemaker, and Madison Shoemaker along with her great-grandson, Noah.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sisters, Beverly Yeager and Marla (Fred) Kober. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.

Jinny was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Shoemaker, her parents, Jerry &amp; Norma Todd, her sister, Karen Todd and her grandson, Dylan Shoemaker.

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

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 </figure>Virginia 'Jinny' Shoemaker, 72, of Alliance, Nebraska died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 7th at 10:00 a.m. at Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Reverend Tim Stadem officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be Monday, June 6, from 1-7 p.m. The family would prefer memorials be given to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. with the funds being designated towards the Fire Training Facility Project in lieu of flowers. Memorials can be mailed to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department,&nbsp;315 Cheyenne Avenue, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.Virginia was born on July 4, 1949, in Syracuse, Kansas. She was the daughter of Gerald (Jerry) and Norma Todd. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1968. On June 28, 1970, Virginia was united in marriage to the love of her life Freddie “Fred” Shoemaker. Together they had three boys; Troy, Travis and Trenton. Jinny was a member of the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary where she served as President in 1985 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary.Jinny loved crocheting and spent endless hours making gifts for her family and friends. Jinny loved her grandkids and enjoyed every moment she could get with them. Grandma was a judgement free zone and loved each and every one of them unconditionally. They were her greatest blessing.Jinny is survived by her sons, Troy (Laura) Shoemaker of Alliance, NE; Travis (Kristy), Shoemaker of Alliance, NE; and Trenton (Amanda) of Leander, TX; her grandchildren, Brooke Shoemaker, Hannah (T.J.) Aanenson, Keaton Shoemaker, Janaye Shoemaker, Kadin Shoemaker, Mason Shoemaker, and Madison Shoemaker along with her great-grandson, Noah.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sisters, Beverly Yeager and Marla (Fred) Kober. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews who she loved dearly.Jinny was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Shoemaker, her parents, Jerry &amp; Norma Todd, her sister, Karen Todd and her grandson, Dylan Shoemaker.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Virginia 'Jinny' Shoemaker (1949 - 2022)

On May 27th of 2022, Chris D. McMains, loving son and dear friend, passed away at the age of 35.&nbsp; He was born January 7, 1987 in Alliance, NE to Tim and Tina McMains.&nbsp;

Chris loved to travel and see the world.&nbsp; In his free time, Chris was an avid gamer and developed many friends across the world.&nbsp; He was a volunteer at Good Samaritan and was recognized by NHCA as volunteer of the year.&nbsp; Chris was also a wonderful caretaker and dear friend to those he was closest with.&nbsp; He had a sharp wit and a unique sense of humor.&nbsp; He will be remembered fondly by his close friends and family.

Chris was preceded in death by his father, Tim McMains.&nbsp; He is survived by his mother, Tina, and his sister, Heidi.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at Bates-Gould Chapel on Thursday June 2, at 2:00 PM.&nbsp; Flowers and memorial donations can be sent to 3006 Cheyenne Drive in Alliance, Nebraska.

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 </figure>On May 27th of 2022, Chris D. McMains, loving son and dear friend, passed away at the age of 35.&nbsp; He was born January 7, 1987 in Alliance, NE to Tim and Tina McMains.&nbsp;Chris loved to travel and see the world.&nbsp; In his free time, Chris was an avid gamer and developed many friends across the world.&nbsp; He was a volunteer at Good Samaritan and was recognized by NHCA as volunteer of the year.&nbsp; Chris was also a wonderful caretaker and dear friend to those he was closest with.&nbsp; He had a sharp wit and a unique sense of humor.&nbsp; He will be remembered fondly by his close friends and family.Chris was preceded in death by his father, Tim McMains.&nbsp; He is survived by his mother, Tina, and his sister, Heidi.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at Bates-Gould Chapel on Thursday June 2, at 2:00 PM.&nbsp; Flowers and memorial donations can be sent to 3006 Cheyenne Drive in Alliance, Nebraska.

Chris D. McMains (1987 - 2022)

Waynard Bruce Anderson age 94, of Kearney, NE passed away on May 27, 2022. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial Service will be held June 3rd&nbsp;at 10 a.m. in the chapel at the Kearney Evangelical Free Church. Arrangements by Govier Brothers, Broken Bow and officiated by Pastor Tim Peterson of the Broken Bow EFC.

Waynard Anderson was born to John Wm (Bill) and Pauline (Polly) (Yeager) Anderson on June 4, 1927.&nbsp; He was 6th&nbsp;in a family of nine children and grew up and worked on the farm in Phelps County, for many years farming with horses.&nbsp;

As a young child, his family took him to Sunday School at the Emmaus and Holcomb Evangelical Free Churches. Then in 1944, the Holcomb Church hosted evangelistic meetings and out of 15 kids in their youth group, five of them including Waynard went forward to commit to follow Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

As a young man he participated in local rodeos and parades and taught Sunday School.&nbsp; While attending youth group activities at the Westmark church near Loomis he met a young lady, Maxine Holmes. She also liked horses and farm and ranch life.&nbsp; They married on January 22, 1950, right after the morning worship service at the Westmark Evangelical Free Church.&nbsp; At her passing, they had been married 66 years.

They lived in Phelps County farming and ranching for their first 25 years of marriage, while starting their family, three boys and a girl.&nbsp; He was involved in Cattle Feeder’s Association, the Funk Lion’s Club, 4-H leadership, and served on the school board at District R-5 and was an active member in the Holcomb EFC.&nbsp; He completed his education and became a certified cattle buyer and bought cattle for local cattlemen throughout the area for many years. Waynard also enjoyed being a rodeo stock contractor with his brother Ward, providing stock for local amateur rodeos as well as putting on their own rodeos.

Following the dream of ranching, the couple moved several times, first to Loup and then Blaine County, then to Montana on the eastern slopes of the Rockies and finally to western Nebraska near Alliance.&nbsp; They retired and relocated to Broken Bow in 2008. &nbsp;After suffering a fractured hip in January 2018, he moved to Mother Hull Home in Kearney.

He has always been involved in church ministry wherever they lived, serving as deacon, trustee and usher. He also was an active member of the Gideons. His favorite place to serve was usher and loved to teach young people in the church how to welcome and encourage church attenders.&nbsp; He also enjoyed cooking and serving men’s fellowship breakfasts.&nbsp; He always felt that two essentials in life were coffee and ice cream.

Survivors include his brother and wife, Ward and Connie Anderson of Elm Creek and sister-in-law Sharon Anderson of Elm Creek, and numerous nephews and nieces. &nbsp;Also survived by his children, Daniel and Wanda Anderson of St Joseph, Missouri, June and Eric Petersen of Kearney, Wylie and Janet Anderson of Kimball, and Brad and Joye Anderson of Albion; ten grandchildren with their spouses, 33 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, Lucy, daughter of Trent and Sophie Shell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Maxine and his siblings, Marie (Win Johnson), Louise (Dean Hendricks), Wendell (Evelyn), Doris (Jim High), Farres (Floyd Lind), Roberta (Truman Streeter) and Leland.&nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International.

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 </figure>Waynard Bruce Anderson age 94, of Kearney, NE passed away on May 27, 2022. &nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial Service will be held June 3rd&nbsp;at 10 a.m. in the chapel at the Kearney Evangelical Free Church. Arrangements by Govier Brothers, Broken Bow and officiated by Pastor Tim Peterson of the Broken Bow EFC.Waynard Anderson was born to John Wm (Bill) and Pauline (Polly) (Yeager) Anderson on June 4, 1927.&nbsp; He was 6th&nbsp;in a family of nine children and grew up and worked on the farm in Phelps County, for many years farming with horses.&nbsp;As a young child, his family took him to Sunday School at the Emmaus and Holcomb Evangelical Free Churches. Then in 1944, the Holcomb Church hosted evangelistic meetings and out of 15 kids in their youth group, five of them including Waynard went forward to commit to follow Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.As a young man he participated in local rodeos and parades and taught Sunday School.&nbsp; While attending youth group activities at the Westmark church near Loomis he met a young lady, Maxine Holmes. She also liked horses and farm and ranch life.&nbsp; They married on January 22, 1950, right after the morning worship service at the Westmark Evangelical Free Church.&nbsp; At her passing, they had been married 66 years.They lived in Phelps County farming and ranching for their first 25 years of marriage, while starting their family, three boys and a girl.&nbsp; He was involved in Cattle Feeder’s Association, the Funk Lion’s Club, 4-H leadership, and served on the school board at District R-5 and was an active member in the Holcomb EFC.&nbsp; He completed his education and became a certified cattle buyer and bought cattle for local cattlemen throughout the area for many years. Waynard also enjoyed being a rodeo stock contractor with his brother Ward, providing stock for local amateur rodeos as well as putting on their own rodeos.Following the dream of ranching, the couple moved several times, first to Loup and then Blaine County, then to Montana on the eastern slopes of the Rockies and finally to western Nebraska near Alliance.&nbsp; They retired and relocated to Broken Bow in 2008. &nbsp;After suffering a fractured hip in January 2018, he moved to Mother Hull Home in Kearney.He has always been involved in church ministry wherever they lived, serving as deacon, trustee and usher. He also was an active member of the Gideons. His favorite place to serve was usher and loved to teach young people in the church how to welcome and encourage church attenders.&nbsp; He also enjoyed cooking and serving men’s fellowship breakfasts.&nbsp; He always felt that two essentials in life were coffee and ice cream.Survivors include his brother and wife, Ward and Connie Anderson of Elm Creek and sister-in-law Sharon Anderson of Elm Creek, and numerous nephews and nieces. &nbsp;Also survived by his children, Daniel and Wanda Anderson of St Joseph, Missouri, June and Eric Petersen of Kearney, Wylie and Janet Anderson of Kimball, and Brad and Joye Anderson of Albion; ten grandchildren with their spouses, 33 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild, Lucy, daughter of Trent and Sophie Shell.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Maxine and his siblings, Marie (Win Johnson), Louise (Dean Hendricks), Wendell (Evelyn), Doris (Jim High), Farres (Floyd Lind), Roberta (Truman Streeter) and Leland.&nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International.

Waynard Bruce Anderson (1927 - 2022)

Pericles (Perry) Theros, 57, of Mitchell passed away at home May 27th, 2022, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Saturday June 4 at 10:00am at Dugan Kramer in Scottsbluff with dear friend Larry McKey officiating. Burial will be at Mitchell City Cemetery. Perry did not want a traditional obituary and chose to write his own. The words below are his own.

I was born April 2th, 1965, to Theodorus (Ted) and Giannoula (Joanne) Theros in Bridgeport, Nebraska and grew up working on the family farm with my father and brother, Harrison. After graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1983, I attended Chadron State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts for business administration and a minor in Ag business in 1987. I married Mecky Gray in 1989 and welcomed daughter Morgan in 1991. I would later meet my best friend and we made our home in Mitchell where we would welcome daughter Kenna Theros and where I gained two stepsons Michael and Kyle Wells. With one heck of a party, we married November 27th, 2021. I have worked for various places in the valley but always seemed to land back in agriculture in some form or another. With each place I worked, it was the friends I made, the relationships I would gain, and the shenanigans we would cause that I remembered the most. These relationships lasted long after the job did. I was never a fan of not having something to do. I liked to stay busy and didn’t have a problem getting my hands dirty. I liked restoring tractors that I could use in tractor pulling competitions with many great friends that shared this hobby. I liked making old stuff run again. I liked making something out of nothing, as long as it was metal. I liked working in the epic gardens Andrea and I would have each year. And having my shadow in the form of our grandson “helping” with whatever I was doing. I liked to have BBQs and Holiday dinners with family and friends. Fishing with Kenna, Michael, and Kyle. Dancing with Andrea. The father/daughter dances with Kenna and teaching her to drive in the pasture. Hunting with my brother and good friends. And learning how to surf out at Lake Minatare with Sharon’s school of surfing. These are just a few of the things that consumed my thoughts as I write this and although it was not always easy, I lived a good life, and it was because of all of you that shared that life with me. Thank you all.

I leave behind wife, Andrea Theros, and daughter, Kenna Theros, of Mitchell; my parents, Ted and Joanne Theros of Bridgeport; Brother, Harrison (Sharon) Theros of Brighton, CO; Nephew, Alex Theros and Rachel Villano of Tampa Fl.; daughter, Morgan Theros of Gering; Stepsons, Michael Wells of Mitchell and Kyle Wells of Scottsbluff; grandson Wesley Wells of Mitchell; Mother-in-law, June Hesse, and brother-in-law, Robert (Michele) Hesse; and numerous friends I considered family.

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 </figure>Pericles (Perry) Theros, 57, of Mitchell passed away at home May 27th, 2022, surrounded by family after a battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Saturday June 4 at 10:00am at Dugan Kramer in Scottsbluff with dear friend Larry McKey officiating. Burial will be at Mitchell City Cemetery. Perry did not want a traditional obituary and chose to write his own. The words below are his own.I was born April 2th, 1965, to Theodorus (Ted) and Giannoula (Joanne) Theros in Bridgeport, Nebraska and grew up working on the family farm with my father and brother, Harrison. After graduating from Bridgeport High School in 1983, I attended Chadron State College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts for business administration and a minor in Ag business in 1987. I married Mecky Gray in 1989 and welcomed daughter Morgan in 1991. I would later meet my best friend and we made our home in Mitchell where we would welcome daughter Kenna Theros and where I gained two stepsons Michael and Kyle Wells. With one heck of a party, we married November 27th, 2021. I have worked for various places in the valley but always seemed to land back in agriculture in some form or another. With each place I worked, it was the friends I made, the relationships I would gain, and the shenanigans we would cause that I remembered the most. These relationships lasted long after the job did. I was never a fan of not having something to do. I liked to stay busy and didn’t have a problem getting my hands dirty. I liked restoring tractors that I could use in tractor pulling competitions with many great friends that shared this hobby. I liked making old stuff run again. I liked making something out of nothing, as long as it was metal. I liked working in the epic gardens Andrea and I would have each year. And having my shadow in the form of our grandson “helping” with whatever I was doing. I liked to have BBQs and Holiday dinners with family and friends. Fishing with Kenna, Michael, and Kyle. Dancing with Andrea. The father/daughter dances with Kenna and teaching her to drive in the pasture. Hunting with my brother and good friends. And learning how to surf out at Lake Minatare with Sharon’s school of surfing. These are just a few of the things that consumed my thoughts as I write this and although it was not always easy, I lived a good life, and it was because of all of you that shared that life with me. Thank you all.I leave behind wife, Andrea Theros, and daughter, Kenna Theros, of Mitchell; my parents, Ted and Joanne Theros of Bridgeport; Brother, Harrison (Sharon) Theros of Brighton, CO; Nephew, Alex Theros and Rachel Villano of Tampa Fl.; daughter, Morgan Theros of Gering; Stepsons, Michael Wells of Mitchell and Kyle Wells of Scottsbluff; grandson Wesley Wells of Mitchell; Mother-in-law, June Hesse, and brother-in-law, Robert (Michele) Hesse; and numerous friends I considered family.

Pericles (Perry) Theros (1965 - 2022)

Shirley Jane Liakos, 91, formerly of Bayard, Nebraska, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her home in Columbus. Services will be held on Monday, June 6 at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard, with Pastor Tom Smith officiating and inurnment will be at Bayard City Cemetery.

Shirley Liakos was born on November 9, 1930, in Mitchell, Nebraska, to George and Elizabeth (Johannes) Schneider. She graduated from Bayard High School in 1949. On April 26, 1953, Shirley was united in marriage to Constantine "Gus" Liakos. Shirley was a homemaker who dearly loved to spend time with her family.

Shirley is survived by: Son, Tom (Dayleen) Liakos of Pender, NE; Daughter, Connie Liakos of Portland, OR; Grandchildren: Kelli (Brad) Fagan of Fall City, WA, Sam Evers of Eugene, OR, Adam Evers of Albuquerque, NM, Misty Liakos of Omaha, NE, Tatiana Kohlmeyer of Scottsdale, AZ; and great grandchildren: Calvin Fagan &amp; Leah Liakos.

Shirley was preceded in death by: Parents, George &amp; Elizabeth Schneider; Husband, Constantine "Gus" Liakos; Son, Kelly Liakos; and grandson, Anthony Liakos.

Online Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

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 </figure>Shirley Jane Liakos, 91, formerly of Bayard, Nebraska, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at her home in Columbus. Services will be held on Monday, June 6 at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard, with Pastor Tom Smith officiating and inurnment will be at Bayard City Cemetery.Shirley Liakos was born on November 9, 1930, in Mitchell, Nebraska, to George and Elizabeth (Johannes) Schneider. She graduated from Bayard High School in 1949. On April 26, 1953, Shirley was united in marriage to Constantine "Gus" Liakos. Shirley was a homemaker who dearly loved to spend time with her family.Shirley is survived by: Son, Tom (Dayleen) Liakos of Pender, NE; Daughter, Connie Liakos of Portland, OR; Grandchildren: Kelli (Brad) Fagan of Fall City, WA, Sam Evers of Eugene, OR, Adam Evers of Albuquerque, NM, Misty Liakos of Omaha, NE, Tatiana Kohlmeyer of Scottsdale, AZ; and great grandchildren: Calvin Fagan &amp; Leah Liakos.Shirley was preceded in death by: Parents, George &amp; Elizabeth Schneider; Husband, Constantine "Gus" Liakos; Son, Kelly Liakos; and grandson, Anthony Liakos.Online Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dugankramer.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a>

Shirley Jane Liakos (1930 - 2022)

Annamarie Boman, age 89, passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father at Skyview Care &amp; Rehab Center in Bridgeport, NE on May 28, 2022.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 1:30pm at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater, NE with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. Annamarie requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Rose Hill Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com</a>&nbsp;for the Boman family.

Annamarie was born November 29, 1932 to Dan &amp; Pearl Boman in Broadwater, NE. She was raised on the family farm northeast of Broadwater and enjoyed the farm life with her siblings Pauline, Loren, and Bernice.

She graduated from Broadwater High School in 1950. She served in the US Naval Waves from 1952-1953. Following her service, she attended several colleges pursuing interests in Dental Hygiene and Physical Therapy. Annamarie learned massage therapy and spent the rest of her life caring for others and using these skills to improve their lives.

She loved animals – especially her many dogs, goats, and horses. She also loved her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She would interact with them in special ways and gave them many memories of happy times. Above all, she was a good a faithful servant who loved her Heavenly Father.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan &amp; Pearl, sister Pauline (Dan) Neu, brother Loren Boman, sister Bernice Boman, and nephew Dennis Boman.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews Larry Neu of Craig, CO, Patricia (Rex) Wilcox of Altamont, UT, Darrell (Leanne) Neu of Pueblo, CO, Greg (Toni) Neu of Centennial, CO, Alecia (Darrell) Kraupie of Bridgeport, NE, Gaylene (Larry Frame) Boman of Sedgwick, CO, Frank Boman of Oshkosh, NE, Gwen Neu of Elizabeth, CO, Gayle (Gary Adams) Boman of Elizabeth, CO, and Geri (Steve) Brigham of Kenai, AK, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Bridgeport Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with services.

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 </figure><h2>Annamarie Boman, age 89, passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father at Skyview Care &amp; Rehab Center in Bridgeport, NE on May 28, 2022.</h2>Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 1:30pm at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater, NE with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. Annamarie requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Rose Hill Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.bridgeportmemorialchapel.com</a>&nbsp;for the Boman family.Annamarie was born November 29, 1932 to Dan &amp; Pearl Boman in Broadwater, NE. She was raised on the family farm northeast of Broadwater and enjoyed the farm life with her siblings Pauline, Loren, and Bernice.She graduated from Broadwater High School in 1950. She served in the US Naval Waves from 1952-1953. Following her service, she attended several colleges pursuing interests in Dental Hygiene and Physical Therapy. Annamarie learned massage therapy and spent the rest of her life caring for others and using these skills to improve their lives.She loved animals – especially her many dogs, goats, and horses. She also loved her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She would interact with them in special ways and gave them many memories of happy times. Above all, she was a good a faithful servant who loved her Heavenly Father.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan &amp; Pearl, sister Pauline (Dan) Neu, brother Loren Boman, sister Bernice Boman, and nephew Dennis Boman.She is survived by her nieces and nephews Larry Neu of Craig, CO, Patricia (Rex) Wilcox of Altamont, UT, Darrell (Leanne) Neu of Pueblo, CO, Greg (Toni) Neu of Centennial, CO, Alecia (Darrell) Kraupie of Bridgeport, NE, Gaylene (Larry Frame) Boman of Sedgwick, CO, Frank Boman of Oshkosh, NE, Gwen Neu of Elizabeth, CO, Gayle (Gary Adams) Boman of Elizabeth, CO, and Geri (Steve) Brigham of Kenai, AK, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.Bridgeport Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with services.

Annamarie Boman (1932 - 2022)

Wilma Kay Elder of Gordon, Nebraska, was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Wilbur and Frances (Tatum) Brockman on June 3, 1941.

After graduating from high school, she and her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she was employed by Kresge’s Department Store.

While in Phoenix, Kay met a handsome young Airman stationed at Luke Air Force Base, named Bob Elder. On July 15, 1966, Kay and Bob were married and soon a daughter Christy was born and a couple of years later a son, Bob was born. Not long after they moved their new family to Durango, Colorado, then on to Hemingford, Nebraska and then to Spring Lake Ranch, south of Gordon, Nebraska. The family finally settled in Gordon, where Kay worked as a librarian assistant fat Gordon Elementary School or some years, before she was employed by Gordon Memorial Hospital in the home health care department until she retired.

Kay loved gardening in her spare time. Many evenings you could find her tending to her flower garden on the back patio. Her favorite flower were petunias, where several could always be found in pots on the front porch. Later in life she enjoyed watching football, especially the HUSKERS! Any chance she got to talk Husker football with someone was always cherished.

She was also interested in history and genealogy. But most of all she loved watching all four of her grandsons growing up.

Wilma “Kay” Elder passed away at home on May 25, 2022, just shy of her 81st birthday. Kay is preceded in death by her parents Wilbur and Fran Brockman and her brother Jim Brockman.

She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Christy (Rick) of Rushville, NE, son Bob (Laurie) of Ulysses, Nebraska, grandsons Curtis of Gordon, Nebraska, Wyatt (Jade) of Seward, Nebraska, Morgan (Addy) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Cameron of Rushville, Nebraska, sister Linda, brother Gary, both of Phoenix, Arizona, cousin Joyce of Greensboro, North Carolina, sister-in-law Mary Jo (Ray) of Ft. Collins, Colorado, niece Shaun (Rob) of Aurora, Colorado, and nephew Steve of Ft. Collins, Colorado.

A Rosary service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 9:30 AM, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Gordon, Nebraska, with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Gordon, Nebraska. A memorial has been established for C.A.R.E. and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

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 </figure>Wilma Kay Elder of Gordon, Nebraska, was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Wilbur and Frances (Tatum) Brockman on June 3, 1941.After graduating from high school, she and her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she was employed by Kresge’s Department Store.While in Phoenix, Kay met a handsome young Airman stationed at Luke Air Force Base, named Bob Elder. On July 15, 1966, Kay and Bob were married and soon a daughter Christy was born and a couple of years later a son, Bob was born. Not long after they moved their new family to Durango, Colorado, then on to Hemingford, Nebraska and then to Spring Lake Ranch, south of Gordon, Nebraska. The family finally settled in Gordon, where Kay worked as a librarian assistant fat Gordon Elementary School or some years, before she was employed by Gordon Memorial Hospital in the home health care department until she retired.Kay loved gardening in her spare time. Many evenings you could find her tending to her flower garden on the back patio. Her favorite flower were petunias, where several could always be found in pots on the front porch. Later in life she enjoyed watching football, especially the HUSKERS! Any chance she got to talk Husker football with someone was always cherished.She was also interested in history and genealogy. But most of all she loved watching all four of her grandsons growing up.Wilma “Kay” Elder passed away at home on May 25, 2022, just shy of her 81st birthday. Kay is preceded in death by her parents Wilbur and Fran Brockman and her brother Jim Brockman.She is survived by her husband Bob, daughter Christy (Rick) of Rushville, NE, son Bob (Laurie) of Ulysses, Nebraska, grandsons Curtis of Gordon, Nebraska, Wyatt (Jade) of Seward, Nebraska, Morgan (Addy) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Cameron of Rushville, Nebraska, sister Linda, brother Gary, both of Phoenix, Arizona, cousin Joyce of Greensboro, North Carolina, sister-in-law Mary Jo (Ray) of Ft. Collins, Colorado, niece Shaun (Rob) of Aurora, Colorado, and nephew Steve of Ft. Collins, Colorado.A Rosary service will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2022, 9:30 AM, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Gordon, Nebraska, with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 AM. Inurnment will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Gordon, Nebraska. A memorial has been established for C.A.R.E. and donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Wilma Kay Elder (1941 - 2022)

Leslie William “Butch” Ouderkirk, 68, of Chadron, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly May 25, 2022 in Fort Garland, Colorado while on vacation.

Les was born June 5, 1953, the second child of Leslie “Bud” Ouderkirk and Alice Mae (Houser) Ouderkirk in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. While growing up he lived on his parents’ farm northwest of Morill, Nebraska until they moved into the town of Morrill in 1964. He obtained the nickname “Butch” from his family at a very young age and it stuck throughout his life. He attended Morrill public schools, graduating from high school in 1971. Les went on to Chadron State College, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1976.

Les served in the United States Navy from 1977-1983. After completing his service, he obtained his certification as a Medical Technologist and began his 35-year career in that field, retiring in May 2019.

On September 25, 2004, Les was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kimberly Dawn Bibbey, in Chadron, Nebraska. The couple met in 2003 and shared many happy years together.

Les was a Senior Active member of the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed helping people, especially his neighbors, spending time with family and friends, and his many hunting trips.

Les is survived by his wife, Kimberly, four siblings: Sharon (Jesse) Sotvick of Shoshone, Wyoming, Nila (Dan) Clifton of Casper, Wyoming, James Dean Ouderkirk of Springdale, Arkansas, and Scot (Lisa) Ouderkirk of Bayard, Nebraska. Also surviving him are his in-laws, two aunts, three uncles, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding Les in death were his parents, grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, and a nephew.

Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Congregational Church in Chadron, Nebraska.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel.

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 </figure>Leslie William “Butch” Ouderkirk, 68, of Chadron, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly May 25, 2022 in Fort Garland, Colorado while on vacation.Les was born June 5, 1953, the second child of Leslie “Bud” Ouderkirk and Alice Mae (Houser) Ouderkirk in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. While growing up he lived on his parents’ farm northwest of Morill, Nebraska until they moved into the town of Morrill in 1964. He obtained the nickname “Butch” from his family at a very young age and it stuck throughout his life. He attended Morrill public schools, graduating from high school in 1971. Les went on to Chadron State College, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1976.Les served in the United States Navy from 1977-1983. After completing his service, he obtained his certification as a Medical Technologist and began his 35-year career in that field, retiring in May 2019.On September 25, 2004, Les was united in marriage to the love of his life, Kimberly Dawn Bibbey, in Chadron, Nebraska. The couple met in 2003 and shared many happy years together.Les was a Senior Active member of the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed helping people, especially his neighbors, spending time with family and friends, and his many hunting trips.Les is survived by his wife, Kimberly, four siblings: Sharon (Jesse) Sotvick of Shoshone, Wyoming, Nila (Dan) Clifton of Casper, Wyoming, James Dean Ouderkirk of Springdale, Arkansas, and Scot (Lisa) Ouderkirk of Bayard, Nebraska. Also surviving him are his in-laws, two aunts, three uncles, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Preceding Les in death were his parents, grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles, and a nephew.Memorial Services will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Congregational Church in Chadron, Nebraska.A memorial has been established for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel.

Leslie William 'Butch' Ouderkirk (1953 - 2022)

Albion D. Visser, age 87, of Sidney, passed away on to our heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Interment will take place with full Military Honors at Riley Cemetery in Riley, KS on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. CDT. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-6:00 P.M. and leave condolences for the family. Family will be present from 4-6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be determined and can made to Julie Visser, 2125 13th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162. You may view Al’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Albion Dean Visser was born May 22, 1935 in Riley, KS to Martha (Sylvester) and Edward Visser. He was the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Kansas State with an Agriculture Economics degree. He married the love of his life, Jualdene Taylor, on December 20, 1959 in Westmoreland, KS. To this union three children were born Jolene, Janelle and Arlan. Being raised on a Kansas farm, he had a love for agriculture. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard for six years. Throughout Albion’s career he was a grain elevator manager, feed salesman, farm manager, crop insurance agent, and rural real estate agent. His past time love was camping, fishing, spending time with his family and watching college football, especially the Huskers. Survivors include his wife Jualdene of 62 years, Jolene and husband Kevin Lichty of O’Neill, Heath and fiance Kelli, Ariel and fiance Jordan, Marissa, Janelle Visser of Hemingford, Hans, Blake and finance Ali, Emily, Arlan and wife Julie of Omaha, Avery and Gavin. Brothers Virgil and wife Marion of Wakefield, KS, Eugene of Corning, KS, sisters-in-law Irene Visser of Cedar Rapids, IA, Betty and husband Harold Weller of Topeka, KS, Helen Taylor of Wamego, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George, Harold, Leroy, Ken and sister Evelyn, sisters-in-law Lorene, Evelyn, Rosemary and Lois.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Albion D. Visser, age 87, of Sidney, passed away on to our heavenly home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at First United Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Interment will take place with full Military Honors at Riley Cemetery in Riley, KS on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. CDT. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Tuesday from 1-6:00 P.M. and leave condolences for the family. Family will be present from 4-6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be determined and can made to Julie Visser, 2125 13th Avenue, Sidney, NE 69162. You may view Al’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Albion Dean Visser was born May 22, 1935 in Riley, KS to Martha (Sylvester) and Edward Visser. He was the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Kansas State with an Agriculture Economics degree. He married the love of his life, Jualdene Taylor, on December 20, 1959 in Westmoreland, KS. To this union three children were born Jolene, Janelle and Arlan. Being raised on a Kansas farm, he had a love for agriculture. He was enlisted in the Army National Guard for six years. Throughout Albion’s career he was a grain elevator manager, feed salesman, farm manager, crop insurance agent, and rural real estate agent. His past time love was camping, fishing, spending time with his family and watching college football, especially the Huskers. Survivors include his wife Jualdene of 62 years, Jolene and husband Kevin Lichty of O’Neill, Heath and fiance Kelli, Ariel and fiance Jordan, Marissa, Janelle Visser of Hemingford, Hans, Blake and finance Ali, Emily, Arlan and wife Julie of Omaha, Avery and Gavin. Brothers Virgil and wife Marion of Wakefield, KS, Eugene of Corning, KS, sisters-in-law Irene Visser of Cedar Rapids, IA, Betty and husband Harold Weller of Topeka, KS, Helen Taylor of Wamego, KS and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers George, Harold, Leroy, Ken and sister Evelyn, sisters-in-law Lorene, Evelyn, Rosemary and Lois.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Albion D. Visser (1935 - 2022)

Michael Kenneth Hill, 76, passed Tuesday, May 24, 2022.

Mike was born in Lawrence County, South Dakota.

After 33 years with BNSF Railroad in Alliance, NE, Mike came back to the Black Hills home place he loved.

Mike is survived by his wife, Sue Hill; brothers, Albert (Jr.) Hill of California, Mark Hill of Deadwood; and longtime family friend, Gary Heaton. Mike loved all animals and is also survived by his feline companion PeeVee.

Mike's son, Dannon Hill and stepson, Paul Warner preceded him in death.

Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., June 1, 2022, at the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, with full military honors.

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 </figure>Michael Kenneth Hill, 76, passed Tuesday, May 24, 2022.Mike was born in Lawrence County, South Dakota.After 33 years with BNSF Railroad in Alliance, NE, Mike came back to the Black Hills home place he loved.Mike is survived by his wife, Sue Hill; brothers, Albert (Jr.) Hill of California, Mark Hill of Deadwood; and longtime family friend, Gary Heaton. Mike loved all animals and is also survived by his feline companion PeeVee.Mike's son, Dannon Hill and stepson, Paul Warner preceded him in death.Interment will take place at 2:30 p.m., June 1, 2022, at the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, with full military honors.

Michael Kenneth Hill, 76

Pauline 'Polly' C. Hays Hinman passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 with family present in Valley Springs, California.

Polly was born February 17, 1931 in Cambridge, Nebraska to Fred and Edith Fisher where the family farmed until 1938.&nbsp; In 1938, the Fisher family moved to Torrington, Wyoming and later to Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1950, shortly after graduating from Scottsbluff High School, Polly married John W. Hays and moved to Gering, Nebraska.

Polly was employed by Production Credit after graduation from high school and later by the Green Stamp store and United Buckingham Truck Lines in Scottsbluff. In 1965, Polly began her career with Scotts Bluff County; first working for ten years in the County Assessor’s office and later as clerk and Deputy Register of Deeds. Upon “retirement” Polly continued to work part time in the Register of Deeds Office.

Polly was a member of the Scottsbluff Does Drove #21 and served two times as President.

In 2012, after the passing of her husband, John Hays, Polly married Herbert Hinman.

Survivors include her two children, daughter Devon Curry (Gene) of Valley Springs California and son Randy Hays (Elaine) of Hudson Texas; 3 step children Linda Hinman, Doug Hinman, and Pat Hinman. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Valerie Mitchell (Brian), Stuart Hays (Katie), Melissa Smith (A.J.), Jesse Michael (Melissa); great grandchildren Thomas Anderson, Vaughn Mitchell, Willow Mitchell and Jace Michael.

She was proceeded in death by her parents and husbands John Hays and Herbert Hinman.

A Celebration of, Life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Pauline 'Polly' C. Hays Hinman passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 with family present in Valley Springs, California.Polly was born February 17, 1931 in Cambridge, Nebraska to Fred and Edith Fisher where the family farmed until 1938.&nbsp; In 1938, the Fisher family moved to Torrington, Wyoming and later to Scottsbluff, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 1950, shortly after graduating from Scottsbluff High School, Polly married John W. Hays and moved to Gering, Nebraska.Polly was employed by Production Credit after graduation from high school and later by the Green Stamp store and United Buckingham Truck Lines in Scottsbluff. In 1965, Polly began her career with Scotts Bluff County; first working for ten years in the County Assessor’s office and later as clerk and Deputy Register of Deeds. Upon “retirement” Polly continued to work part time in the Register of Deeds Office.Polly was a member of the Scottsbluff Does Drove #21 and served two times as President.In 2012, after the passing of her husband, John Hays, Polly married Herbert Hinman.Survivors include her two children, daughter Devon Curry (Gene) of Valley Springs California and son Randy Hays (Elaine) of Hudson Texas; 3 step children Linda Hinman, Doug Hinman, and Pat Hinman. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Valerie Mitchell (Brian), Stuart Hays (Katie), Melissa Smith (A.J.), Jesse Michael (Melissa); great grandchildren Thomas Anderson, Vaughn Mitchell, Willow Mitchell and Jace Michael.She was proceeded in death by her parents and husbands John Hays and Herbert Hinman.A Celebration of, Life will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association. Fond memories and condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.geringchapel.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.geringchapel.com</a>. Gering Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

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