Robert (Bob) LeRoy Walker, 98, passed away Thursday August 12, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center.&nbsp; He was born September 28, 1922 at Crawford, NE to William and Antoinette (Stiller) Walker.&nbsp;

On May 14, 1952 he was united in marriage to Betty Jean McKinney. After their marriage they lived on a farm south of Crawford before moving to Alliance in 1974.&nbsp; During his time here Bob served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946.&nbsp; After moving to Alliance, he worked for Neil Colerick as a mechanic, until he started working for RMC (Railcar Maintenance) until he retired.&nbsp; He had many interests.&nbsp; He restored a Model A and Model T; loved going treasure hunting with his metal detector; loved hunting and fishing; loved his pet squirrels; and loved tinkering in his shop.

He is survived by his children, Joleen Noxon (Fred Vanis) of Dwight, NE, Connie (Doug) Doeschot of Panama, NE, Bobby (Athena) Walker of Alliance and Brian (Marlene) Walker of Crawford, NE, his 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Debra Campbell, his sister, Jeannette Weidenhamer.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Reverend Gary Belk officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Veterans State Cemetery at Alliance Foundation,&nbsp;P.O. Box 902, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.

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

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 </figure>Robert (Bob) LeRoy Walker, 98, passed away Thursday August 12, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center.&nbsp; He was born September 28, 1922 at Crawford, NE to William and Antoinette (Stiller) Walker.&nbsp;On May 14, 1952 he was united in marriage to Betty Jean McKinney. After their marriage they lived on a farm south of Crawford before moving to Alliance in 1974.&nbsp; During his time here Bob served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1946.&nbsp; After moving to Alliance, he worked for Neil Colerick as a mechanic, until he started working for RMC (Railcar Maintenance) until he retired.&nbsp; He had many interests.&nbsp; He restored a Model A and Model T; loved going treasure hunting with his metal detector; loved hunting and fishing; loved his pet squirrels; and loved tinkering in his shop.He is survived by his children, Joleen Noxon (Fred Vanis) of Dwight, NE, Connie (Doug) Doeschot of Panama, NE, Bobby (Athena) Walker of Alliance and Brian (Marlene) Walker of Crawford, NE, his 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Debra Campbell, his sister, Jeannette Weidenhamer.Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Reverend Gary Belk officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home.Memorials may be given to the Veterans State Cemetery at Alliance Foundation,&nbsp;P.O. Box 902, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Robert (Bob) LeRoy Walker (1922 - 2021)

Mary P. Steggs, 67, passed away July 31, 2021 from cancer at her daughter’s home in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was married to Stephen Steggs on July 8, 1977 in Alliance at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They had met while both were in the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX in 1974.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bridget (O’Neil) Mulhern, her brothers, James and John Mulhern, her granddaughter, Deonna Davis and her husband’s parents, Harold and Idelle (Dorshorst) Steggs.

She is survived by her husband, Stephen, their four children and grandchildren, son, Christopher and Kathe (Casey) Steggs and their children, Christian and Tyler Gunderson, Emily, Evan and Eric Steggs, son, Matthew and Tiffany (Oest) Steggs and their children, Jonathan, Stephen and Isabella Steggs, daughter, Linda Steggs Davis and Joe Dan Reed, and their children, Derrick and Drea Davis, son, Richard and Kristin (Opher) Steggs and their children, Haliegh, Thye and Alea Steggs.&nbsp; She is also survived by her siblings, Fran and Dianne Mulhern, Bridget and Jim Collins, Geraldine and Jim White, Michael and Laurie Mulhern and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She also leaves behind her dearest friends, Deb and Patrick Paul Snipes, Tammy and Juan Hernandez, Nancy Pumphrey, Sharon Lulow and Barb Cornette.

Services will be Friday, September 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.&nbsp; A lunch will precede the service at Noon at the Alliance Eagles Club.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

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 </figure>Mary P. Steggs, 67, passed away July 31, 2021 from cancer at her daughter’s home in Kansas City, Missouri.She was married to Stephen Steggs on July 8, 1977 in Alliance at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. They had met while both were in the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX in 1974.She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Bridget (O’Neil) Mulhern, her brothers, James and John Mulhern, her granddaughter, Deonna Davis and her husband’s parents, Harold and Idelle (Dorshorst) Steggs.She is survived by her husband, Stephen, their four children and grandchildren, son, Christopher and Kathe (Casey) Steggs and their children, Christian and Tyler Gunderson, Emily, Evan and Eric Steggs, son, Matthew and Tiffany (Oest) Steggs and their children, Jonathan, Stephen and Isabella Steggs, daughter, Linda Steggs Davis and Joe Dan Reed, and their children, Derrick and Drea Davis, son, Richard and Kristin (Opher) Steggs and their children, Haliegh, Thye and Alea Steggs.&nbsp; She is also survived by her siblings, Fran and Dianne Mulhern, Bridget and Jim Collins, Geraldine and Jim White, Michael and Laurie Mulhern and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She also leaves behind her dearest friends, Deb and Patrick Paul Snipes, Tammy and Juan Hernandez, Nancy Pumphrey, Sharon Lulow and Barb Cornette.Services will be Friday, September 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.&nbsp; A lunch will precede the service at Noon at the Alliance Eagles Club.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Mary P. Steggs, 67

Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) passed away August 5th, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY. 

Andy was born in 1948 in Council Bluffs, IA to Ed and Helen Wearin. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Red Oak, IA and working on the family ranch in Hyannis, NE in the summer where his love for horses, cattle, and roping blossomed. He attended prep school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Ag Business. Wearin managed the Prairie States Feedlot in Alliance, NE for 13 years before managing the Wearin Bros. Cattle Company in Hyannis, NE. 

Wearin married, Georgeann (Darden) Sheets in 2000. The couple enjoyed working on the ranch and raising her three sons, Tucker, Coy and Trey. After selling the ranch in 2012, Andy and Georgeann moved to Cheyenne, WY where they owned and operated the Riata Ranch Event Center. The couple relocated to Crowley, TX in 2019 to enjoy retirement. 

Wearin enjoyed steer roping, reading, travel, and following his kids and grandkids in all of their activities.  Andy was a kind man who loved to help others and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. 

Wearin is survived by his wife of 21 years, Georgeann; three step-sons-Tucker (Melissa) Sheets and children, David and Lydia of Hyannis, NE; Coy (Mikaela) Sheets and children, Avery, Elsie and Lyle of Miles City, MT; Trey (LaTasha Wieferich) Sheets of Hyannis, NE; Sisters-Elizabeth Wearin and Sarah Wearin Smith of Red Oak, IA and Catherine Wearin of Cheyenne, WY;  numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.

Services for Andy Wearin will be held September 18th at 10AM at the Hyannis, NE High School with internment to follow at the Hyannis cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Senior Steer Roping Association at P.O. Box 1653, Canyon, TX 79015 where a year end award will be presented in his honor for the sport he enjoyed so much.

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 </figure>Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) passed away August 5th, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY. Andy was born in 1948 in Council Bluffs, IA to Ed and Helen Wearin. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Red Oak, IA and working on the family ranch in Hyannis, NE in the summer where his love for horses, cattle, and roping blossomed. He attended prep school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire. He graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Ag Business. Wearin managed the Prairie States Feedlot in Alliance, NE for 13 years before managing the Wearin Bros. Cattle Company in Hyannis, NE. Wearin married, Georgeann (Darden) Sheets in 2000. The couple enjoyed working on the ranch and raising her three sons, Tucker, Coy and Trey. After selling the ranch in 2012, Andy and Georgeann moved to Cheyenne, WY where they owned and operated the Riata Ranch Event Center. The couple relocated to Crowley, TX in 2019 to enjoy retirement. Wearin enjoyed steer roping, reading, travel, and following his kids and grandkids in all of their activities. Andy was a kind man who loved to help others and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Wearin is survived by his wife of 21 years, Georgeann; three step-sons-Tucker (Melissa) Sheets and children, David and Lydia of Hyannis, NE; Coy (Mikaela) Sheets and children, Avery, Elsie and Lyle of Miles City, MT; Trey (LaTasha Wieferich) Sheets of Hyannis, NE; Sisters-Elizabeth Wearin and Sarah Wearin Smith of Red Oak, IA and Catherine Wearin of Cheyenne, WY; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and friends.Services for Andy Wearin will be held September 18th at 10AM at the Hyannis, NE High School with internment to follow at the Hyannis cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Senior Steer Roping Association at P.O. Box 1653, Canyon, TX 79015 where a year end award will be presented in his honor for the sport he enjoyed so much.

Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) (1948 - 2021)

Monte Lee Ball, 81, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born May 28, 1940, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Walter J. and Beulah M. (Robinson) Ball.

After serving in the U.S. Army, Monte became a collector of experiences and treasures. He taught himself to play guitar and write songs. Never without a cup of coffee or a hand-rolled cigarette, young Monte traveled with the circus as an elephant handler, worked in the mines in South Dakota, and trapped mink and beaver in the Western Nebraska Sandhills. He enjoyed camping, fishing, panning for gold, and finding treasures with his metal detectors. He collected vintage bottles, antique tools, and wounded animals. We often brought home birds, ducks, kittens, turtles, and even snakes for rehabilitation and a little TLC.

Later in life, Monte began researching family history and became fascinated with his Celtic ancestry. He avidly read books on Irish history, listened to Celtic music, and studied Irish castles.

Monte is survived by his sisters, Judy Berry of North Platte, NE and Karen (Richard) Greenly of Douglas, WY, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.

Memorials may be sent to Disabled American Veterans.

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

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 </figure>Monte Lee Ball, 81, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born May 28, 1940, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Walter J. and Beulah M. (Robinson) Ball.After serving in the U.S. Army, Monte became a collector of experiences and treasures. He taught himself to play guitar and write songs. Never without a cup of coffee or a hand-rolled cigarette, young Monte traveled with the circus as an elephant handler, worked in the mines in South Dakota, and trapped mink and beaver in the Western Nebraska Sandhills. He enjoyed camping, fishing, panning for gold, and finding treasures with his metal detectors. He collected vintage bottles, antique tools, and wounded animals. We often brought home birds, ducks, kittens, turtles, and even snakes for rehabilitation and a little TLC.Later in life, Monte began researching family history and became fascinated with his Celtic ancestry. He avidly read books on Irish history, listened to Celtic music, and studied Irish castles.Monte is survived by his sisters, Judy Berry of North Platte, NE and Karen (Richard) Greenly of Douglas, WY, as well as several nieces and nephews.Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.Memorials may be sent to Disabled American Veterans.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Monte Lee Ball (1940 - 2021)

Stanley L. Behm, 76, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center.

Stanley was born on July 3, 1945 in Alliance, Nebraska to Leonard and Lily (Neilson) Behm. He grew up on the family farm in Alliance with his sister Violet. He attended Alliance High School where he met his future wife Anna L. Behm. He went on to attend Trade School at Milford, Nebraska. After graduating, he and Anna married and had three children together. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a machinist until they purchased some land down the road from his parents and went into full time farming.&nbsp; Stanley took pride in working the land until he retired and fell ill in late 2016.&nbsp; He then moved to Highland Park Care Center where he spent his final years in the excellent care of their staff including Steph Moody who went out of her way to spoil him each time she worked.

He is survived by his daughter, Chanda Carney and husband, Jim of Aubrey, TX, son, Bryan Behm and wife DeeDee of Alliance, daughter, Amy Sims Auanger and husband, Larry of Fort Worth, TX; his grandchildren, Justin, Hannah, and Joseph Carney, Veronica Golden, Shayleen Baumann, and Kimberly Sims; great-grandchildren, Addi, Justin Jr. and Jax Carney, Blakelyn Golden, Dustin McMurray, Maelynn Foster; and sister Violet Yuill of Alliance.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Highland Park Care Center, 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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 </figure>Stanley L. Behm, 76, of Alliance, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center.Stanley was born on July 3, 1945 in Alliance, Nebraska to Leonard and Lily (Neilson) Behm. He grew up on the family farm in Alliance with his sister Violet. He attended Alliance High School where he met his future wife Anna L. Behm. He went on to attend Trade School at Milford, Nebraska. After graduating, he and Anna married and had three children together. He worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a machinist until they purchased some land down the road from his parents and went into full time farming.&nbsp; Stanley took pride in working the land until he retired and fell ill in late 2016.&nbsp; He then moved to Highland Park Care Center where he spent his final years in the excellent care of their staff including Steph Moody who went out of her way to spoil him each time she worked.He is survived by his daughter, Chanda Carney and husband, Jim of Aubrey, TX, son, Bryan Behm and wife DeeDee of Alliance, daughter, Amy Sims Auanger and husband, Larry of Fort Worth, TX; his grandchildren, Justin, Hannah, and Joseph Carney, Veronica Golden, Shayleen Baumann, and Kimberly Sims; great-grandchildren, Addi, Justin Jr. and Jax Carney, Blakelyn Golden, Dustin McMurray, Maelynn Foster; and sister Violet Yuill of Alliance.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral services will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Highland Park Care Center, 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Stanley L. Behm (1945 - 2021)

Funeral Services for Richard Stein of Chadron, Nebraska will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at a later date.

Richard Stein passed away August 9, 2021 at his home in Chadron at the age of 81.

A memorial has been established for Chadron School Foundation-Stein Family Annual Scholarship or St. Patrick's Catholic Church and donations may be sent in care of&nbsp;Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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

Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Richard Stein of Chadron, Nebraska will be Saturday, August 14, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will be at a later date.Richard Stein passed away August 9, 2021 at his home in Chadron at the age of 81.A memorial has been established for Chadron School Foundation-Stein Family Annual Scholarship or St. Patrick's Catholic Church and donations may be sent in care of&nbsp;Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Richard Stein, 81

Sheryl Lynn Buskirk, 64, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1957 in Rushville, Nebraska to Norman Lyle and Bonnie Jean (Tiensvold) Elwood.

On September 22, 1980, at the Box Butte County Courthouse, Sheryl was united in marriage to the love of her life and biggest supporter, Tracy Buskirk. Sheryl and Tracy lived in Alliance, Nebraska for the duration of their marriage where they raised their four children. Sheryl ran a busy daycare in her home for many years before retirement.

Sheryl was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Alliance. Her church family played a special part in her life and was such a comfort to her. She was also a member of the ladies bridge club in Alliance and always looked forward to playing each week.

Some of Sheryl and Tracy’s fondest memories of their life together are camping with their children. They loved to visit the Black Hills of South Dakota and spending time at the lake.

Sheryl never turned down a game of cards, loved a good football game, and enjoyed cooking and baking for her large family.

Sheryl’s lasting legacy will always be the love she had for her many grandchildren. She was truly their rock and their biggest fan. They had such a special place in her heart. She was a comforting soul who made everyone feel welcome in her home and also in her heart.

She is survived by her husband, Tracy Buskirk; her children, Dana (Ben) Bauer, Monica (Derrick Warfield) Febry, Brittany (Marco) Gonzalez and Cody (Stevi) Buskirk; her 23 grandchildren, and her siblings Susan Cook, Steve Elwood, Soni Palmer, Sindy Coburn, and Scott Elwood.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shelli Smith.

A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Alliance with Pastor Gary Belk officiating. Inurnment will follow in the&nbsp; Alliance Cemetery. A Reception will follow at the Eagles Club at 1520 West 3rd&nbsp;Street in Alliance.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church,&nbsp;P.O. Box 700, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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 </figure>Sheryl Lynn Buskirk, 64, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1957 in Rushville, Nebraska to Norman Lyle and Bonnie Jean (Tiensvold) Elwood.On September 22, 1980, at the Box Butte County Courthouse, Sheryl was united in marriage to the love of her life and biggest supporter, Tracy Buskirk. Sheryl and Tracy lived in Alliance, Nebraska for the duration of their marriage where they raised their four children. Sheryl ran a busy daycare in her home for many years before retirement.Sheryl was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Alliance. Her church family played a special part in her life and was such a comfort to her. She was also a member of the ladies bridge club in Alliance and always looked forward to playing each week.Some of Sheryl and Tracy’s fondest memories of their life together are camping with their children. They loved to visit the Black Hills of South Dakota and spending time at the lake.Sheryl never turned down a game of cards, loved a good football game, and enjoyed cooking and baking for her large family.Sheryl’s lasting legacy will always be the love she had for her many grandchildren. She was truly their rock and their biggest fan. They had such a special place in her heart. She was a comforting soul who made everyone feel welcome in her home and also in her heart.She is survived by her husband, Tracy Buskirk; her children, Dana (Ben) Bauer, Monica (Derrick Warfield) Febry, Brittany (Marco) Gonzalez and Cody (Stevi) Buskirk; her 23 grandchildren, and her siblings Susan Cook, Steve Elwood, Soni Palmer, Sindy Coburn, and Scott Elwood.She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shelli Smith.A Celebration of Life will be held Monday, August 16, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Alliance with Pastor Gary Belk officiating. Inurnment will follow in the&nbsp; Alliance Cemetery. A Reception will follow at the Eagles Club at 1520 West 3rd&nbsp;Street in Alliance.Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church,&nbsp;P.O. Box 700, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Sheryl Lynn Buskirk (1957 - 2021)

Doris Irene Doyle, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be Friday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

She was born on August 14, 1929 to Amos and Ethel (Diamond) Taylor, in Bingham, Nebraska, one of seven girls.&nbsp; She graduated from the Bingham High School.&nbsp; Doris met and fell in love with Harley Doyle and the couple was married on December 15, 1951, at the First Christian Church Parsonage during a raging snow storm. They were blessed with 63 loving years together. During their years together they welcomed with love three children, Joyce (Bruce) Lundy of Alliance, Earl (Gaylene) Doyle of Forest, Virginia and Dale ( Vickie) Doyle of Vermillion, Minnesota, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Doris was preceded in death by her husband Harley, her parents and her 6 sisters.

Doris was a devoted, loving and supportive wife and mother. She was a woman of faith, always willing to lend a helping hand. Doris was a member of the Alliance Methodist Church, Eagles Lady's Auxiliary, Golden Age Group, RSVP Group and Royal Neighbors of America.

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 </figure>Doris Irene Doyle, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska.Memorial services will be Friday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.She was born on August 14, 1929 to Amos and Ethel (Diamond) Taylor, in Bingham, Nebraska, one of seven girls.&nbsp; She graduated from the Bingham High School.&nbsp; Doris met and fell in love with Harley Doyle and the couple was married on December 15, 1951, at the First Christian Church Parsonage during a raging snow storm. They were blessed with 63 loving years together. During their years together they welcomed with love three children, Joyce (Bruce) Lundy of Alliance, Earl (Gaylene) Doyle of Forest, Virginia and Dale ( Vickie) Doyle of Vermillion, Minnesota, 9 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.Doris was preceded in death by her husband Harley, her parents and her 6 sisters.Doris was a devoted, loving and supportive wife and mother. She was a woman of faith, always willing to lend a helping hand. Doris was a member of the Alliance Methodist Church, Eagles Lady's Auxiliary, Golden Age Group, RSVP Group and Royal Neighbors of America.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Doris Irene Doyle (1929 - 2020)

It is common to start an obituary with the birthplace, significant dates, and history of a person’s life, but for Chester Paul Ansley those are not the important details. Chet’s important details are who he was, and how he lived his life. He was the salt of the earth, and a light in this world; he loved the Lord and his family fully, deeply, and with his whole heart. He was strength and stability, gentleness and kindness, service and humility. Chet had a glow with his presence and a softness in his voice, but he didn’t have to say a word for you to feel the love pouring out of him. Chet was a friend to everyone he met, and every person who knew him has a story of his kindness. Chet never hesitated to drop what he was doing to help anyone, and never expected anything in return. He was wise, welcoming, and of course funny- especially if you asked him! At home or church, while working on the ranch or in the community, whether talking to family or strangers, Chet was the exact same person. He was genuine in a way so few people are. He lived his life in a manner that made every person he knew feel like they were special to him- because they really were. His grandchildren stole his heart the minute they were born, and he loved each one in the perfect way. Each had one word to describe their Papa: selfless, compassionate, forgiving, wholesome, and playful. He was all those things and more, and the best husband, Dad, father-in-law, Papa, son, brother, uncle, and friend anyone could ever imagine. He always said, “I love you”. None of us who loved him will ever question his feelings for us.

Chet was born in Las Animas, Colorado on December 18, 1948 to Paul and Ethel (Larrew) Ansley. He grew up ranching with his parents and five brothers and sisters. Chet went to high school in Fairplay, Colorado, where he met Stephanie, his future wife and the absolute love of his life. Chet and Stephanie were married in 1967 the day after Chet’s 19th birthday and a month after Stephanie’s 18th birthday, in the middle of a Colorado blizzard! Chet loved Stephanie every, single day of their 53 years of marriage and never let a day go by without telling her. They were a team in many endeavors and experiences, the other half of each other, and always each other’s best friend. They attended Colorado State University together, where Chet enjoyed rodeoing as a steer roper and bulldogger and became a skilled farrier and horse trainer. Although Chet earned a degree in Agriculture Education and planned to be an Ag teacher, his heart called him to ranching. For 18 years he and Stephanie did just that on the K-4 Ranch east of Greeley, Colorado. During this time, Chet and Stephanie had two children, Amy and Justin, and became foster parents to their other two children, Yewobdar and Rebeka. The years in Colorado were precious, and the friendships that grew there were deep and lasting. In 1989, Chet and Stephanie purchased their own ranch and moved to Hemingford, Nebraska. Chet was an innovator and never stopped learning and working to improve his ranch. By doing so, he provided a wonderful life for his family, and leaves behind an amazing legacy in the ranch he built, as well as the family he raised and the friendships he created in Nebraska. Chet leaves behind his beloved wife, Stephanie; children, Amy (Dave) Jones, Justin (Reyna) Ansley, Yewobdar and Rebeka Sileshi; grandchildren Zayne and Gracie Jones, Taeller, John, and Kymberlee Ansley, Helena Titus and Makayla Bonnett; his mother, Ethel Ansley; sisters, Charlotte (the late Ron) Hansen, and Pam (Rick) Rucker; brothers, Rod (Sandy), Den (Rona), and Scott (Tawanna) Ansley; sisters-in-law, Suzanne (the late Kenneth) Eastham, and Melissa; many precious nieces, nephews and cousins and so many important friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ansley. Chet’s family has no doubt that he is now with Jesus; his whole life proved the truth of God’s love and salvation. As much as we all wish with every breath we take that he wasn’t there yet, we are certain that the first words Chet said when he realized he was in heaven, were “Well, Praise the Lord!”

Celebration of life for Chet Ansley of Hemingford, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM at his Ranch in Hemingford.

Chet passed away on July 30, 2021 in Hemingford, Nebraska. Mr. Ansley was born on December 18, 1948 in Las Animas, Colorado. He was 72.

A memorial has been established For the Open Door Church and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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 </figure>It is common to start an obituary with the birthplace, significant dates, and history of a person’s life, but for Chester Paul Ansley those are not the important details. Chet’s important details are who he was, and how he lived his life. He was the salt of the earth, and a light in this world; he loved the Lord and his family fully, deeply, and with his whole heart. He was strength and stability, gentleness and kindness, service and humility. Chet had a glow with his presence and a softness in his voice, but he didn’t have to say a word for you to feel the love pouring out of him. Chet was a friend to everyone he met, and every person who knew him has a story of his kindness. Chet never hesitated to drop what he was doing to help anyone, and never expected anything in return. He was wise, welcoming, and of course funny- especially if you asked him! At home or church, while working on the ranch or in the community, whether talking to family or strangers, Chet was the exact same person. He was genuine in a way so few people are. He lived his life in a manner that made every person he knew feel like they were special to him- because they really were. His grandchildren stole his heart the minute they were born, and he loved each one in the perfect way. Each had one word to describe their Papa: selfless, compassionate, forgiving, wholesome, and playful. He was all those things and more, and the best husband, Dad, father-in-law, Papa, son, brother, uncle, and friend anyone could ever imagine. He always said, “I love you”. None of us who loved him will ever question his feelings for us.Chet was born in Las Animas, Colorado on December 18, 1948 to Paul and Ethel (Larrew) Ansley. He grew up ranching with his parents and five brothers and sisters. Chet went to high school in Fairplay, Colorado, where he met Stephanie, his future wife and the absolute love of his life. Chet and Stephanie were married in 1967 the day after Chet’s 19th birthday and a month after Stephanie’s 18th birthday, in the middle of a Colorado blizzard! Chet loved Stephanie every, single day of their 53 years of marriage and never let a day go by without telling her. They were a team in many endeavors and experiences, the other half of each other, and always each other’s best friend. They attended Colorado State University together, where Chet enjoyed rodeoing as a steer roper and bulldogger and became a skilled farrier and horse trainer. Although Chet earned a degree in Agriculture Education and planned to be an Ag teacher, his heart called him to ranching. For 18 years he and Stephanie did just that on the K-4 Ranch east of Greeley, Colorado. During this time, Chet and Stephanie had two children, Amy and Justin, and became foster parents to their other two children, Yewobdar and Rebeka. The years in Colorado were precious, and the friendships that grew there were deep and lasting. In 1989, Chet and Stephanie purchased their own ranch and moved to Hemingford, Nebraska. Chet was an innovator and never stopped learning and working to improve his ranch. By doing so, he provided a wonderful life for his family, and leaves behind an amazing legacy in the ranch he built, as well as the family he raised and the friendships he created in Nebraska. Chet leaves behind his beloved wife, Stephanie; children, Amy (Dave) Jones, Justin (Reyna) Ansley, Yewobdar and Rebeka Sileshi; grandchildren Zayne and Gracie Jones, Taeller, John, and Kymberlee Ansley, Helena Titus and Makayla Bonnett; his mother, Ethel Ansley; sisters, Charlotte (the late Ron) Hansen, and Pam (Rick) Rucker; brothers, Rod (Sandy), Den (Rona), and Scott (Tawanna) Ansley; sisters-in-law, Suzanne (the late Kenneth) Eastham, and Melissa; many precious nieces, nephews and cousins and so many important friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Ansley. Chet’s family has no doubt that he is now with Jesus; his whole life proved the truth of God’s love and salvation. As much as we all wish with every breath we take that he wasn’t there yet, we are certain that the first words Chet said when he realized he was in heaven, were “Well, Praise the Lord!”Celebration of life for Chet Ansley of Hemingford, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at 2:00 PM at his Ranch in Hemingford.Chet passed away on July 30, 2021 in Hemingford, Nebraska. Mr. Ansley was born on December 18, 1948 in Las Animas, Colorado. He was 72.A memorial has been established For the Open Door Church and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chester Paul Ansley (1948 - 2021)

Frederick Raymond (Ray) Grantham passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 after living independently for more than 95 years and a short time living at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, NE. 

Ray was the only child born on October 20, 1925 to Thomas Elam and Ida Elsie (Schmechel) Grantham in Hot Springs, SD. He attended Flag Butte and Rose Hill rural schools located in the Deadhorse community, graduated from Chadron High School and attended Chadron State College for one year before enlisting in the United States Army. He served in WWII in the 1st armored division tank destroyers in Germany, Austria and France from September 1944 to October 1946 when he returned to the family farm. 

He married Phyllis A. Burkhiser on August 20, 1947 living for a short time on a ranch near Pine Ridge, SD and another ranch in Whitney, NE before joining his parents Elam and Elsie on the home place along Deadhorse Creek southwest of Chadron in 1951. 

Ray and Phyllis were married for 53 years before her passing in October 2000. 

Ray spent his entire life farming and ranching raising cattle, sheep and hogs as well as a few years working construction on the Burkhiser complex on the CSC campus to earn extra income for the farm/ranch. He was inducted into the Dawes County Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1992 and his family received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Awarded sponsored by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation in 2010. It is one of the few family farms with original homestead owners left in Dawes County. 

Ray was very proud to serve his country remaining active in the leadership of the American Legion and American Legion Honor Guard. His history of service is recorded in the Library of Congress American Folklore Center in Washington, DC and was part of the WWII history project conducted by Chadron State College. Recently, he was very proud to receive one of the quilts presented by the Quilts of Valor Foundation honoring his service in WWII. 

He was an active member of the Grace Episcopal Church, Flag Butte Community Corporation and helped start the Happy Hustler’s 4-H Club along with Robert and Nellie Hawthorne in 1957. The club continues to this day after 64 years with three generations of the family continuing the legacy. Ray also served on the Dawes County 4-H Council and Dawes County Fair Board. 

Ray’s strong commitment to his faith, pride in his family and farming/ranching fulfilled his purpose in life. His hard work ethic, commitment to continuing the family farming/ranching operation, stubbornness, and ‘making do with what he had’ describe him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. 

He is survived by three children, Connie Moore of Chadron, Kim (John) Madsen of rural Chadron, and Mark Grantham of Santa Monica, CA; grandchildren, Justin (Carey) Madsen of rural Chadron, Jennifer Madsen Smith of North Platte, Melissa (Bronc) Nicholson of Chadron, Rebecca Watson of Pearland, TX, Julie (Marty) Schommer of Oelrichs, SD, Russell Moore of Chadron, and step-grandchildren, Carey Jo Matthews of Kansas City, MO, Jacob Grantham of AZ. Ray felt very blessed to have the opportunity to enjoy thirteen great-grandchildren – Clay, Cody and Cole Madsen, Jarod and Julie Nicholson, Haley and Kasie Smith, Morgan and Roudy Schommer, William and Lauren Watson, Katelynn and Austin Reece - along with step great[1]grandchildren and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, of 53 years, parents and son-in-law, Pat Moore. A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

 Memorials to the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club, Dawes County 4-H program or the donors choice may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. On-line condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

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 </figure>Frederick Raymond (Ray) Grantham passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 after living independently for more than 95 years and a short time living at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, NE. Ray was the only child born on October 20, 1925 to Thomas Elam and Ida Elsie (Schmechel) Grantham in Hot Springs, SD. He attended Flag Butte and Rose Hill rural schools located in the Deadhorse community, graduated from Chadron High School and attended Chadron State College for one year before enlisting in the United States Army. He served in WWII in the 1st armored division tank destroyers in Germany, Austria and France from September 1944 to October 1946 when he returned to the family farm. He married Phyllis A. Burkhiser on August 20, 1947 living for a short time on a ranch near Pine Ridge, SD and another ranch in Whitney, NE before joining his parents Elam and Elsie on the home place along Deadhorse Creek southwest of Chadron in 1951. Ray and Phyllis were married for 53 years before her passing in October 2000. Ray spent his entire life farming and ranching raising cattle, sheep and hogs as well as a few years working construction on the Burkhiser complex on the CSC campus to earn extra income for the farm/ranch. He was inducted into the Dawes County Agricultural Hall of Fame in 1992 and his family received the Nebraska Pioneer Farm Awarded sponsored by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation in 2010. It is one of the few family farms with original homestead owners left in Dawes County. Ray was very proud to serve his country remaining active in the leadership of the American Legion and American Legion Honor Guard. His history of service is recorded in the Library of Congress American Folklore Center in Washington, DC and was part of the WWII history project conducted by Chadron State College. Recently, he was very proud to receive one of the quilts presented by the Quilts of Valor Foundation honoring his service in WWII. He was an active member of the Grace Episcopal Church, Flag Butte Community Corporation and helped start the Happy Hustler’s 4-H Club along with Robert and Nellie Hawthorne in 1957. The club continues to this day after 64 years with three generations of the family continuing the legacy. Ray also served on the Dawes County 4-H Council and Dawes County Fair Board. Ray’s strong commitment to his faith, pride in his family and farming/ranching fulfilled his purpose in life. His hard work ethic, commitment to continuing the family farming/ranching operation, stubbornness, and ‘making do with what he had’ describe him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by three children, Connie Moore of Chadron, Kim (John) Madsen of rural Chadron, and Mark Grantham of Santa Monica, CA; grandchildren, Justin (Carey) Madsen of rural Chadron, Jennifer Madsen Smith of North Platte, Melissa (Bronc) Nicholson of Chadron, Rebecca Watson of Pearland, TX, Julie (Marty) Schommer of Oelrichs, SD, Russell Moore of Chadron, and step-grandchildren, Carey Jo Matthews of Kansas City, MO, Jacob Grantham of AZ. Ray felt very blessed to have the opportunity to enjoy thirteen great-grandchildren – Clay, Cody and Cole Madsen, Jarod and Julie Nicholson, Haley and Kasie Smith, Morgan and Roudy Schommer, William and Lauren Watson, Katelynn and Austin Reece - along with step great[1]grandchildren and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis, of 53 years, parents and son-in-law, Pat Moore. A celebration of life will be held at a later time. Memorials to the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club, Dawes County 4-H program or the donors choice may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. On-line condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com.

Frederick Raymond (Ray) Grantham (1925 - 2021)

Daniel Kurt,77 of Bridgeport,&nbsp; passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Daniel John Kurt was born March 26, 1944 in Independence, Iowa to Urban and Frances (Lasche)Kurt.&nbsp;&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm in rural Independence with his brother Richard Kurt (Mary Kurt) and his two sisters Eileen Kirby (Ray Kirby) and Roseanne Thoma (Ted Thoma).&nbsp; He graduated from Independence High School in 1963.&nbsp; He was a member of the National Guard from 1965 – 1971&nbsp; He married Peggy L Entwisle on May 5, 1966 in West Union, Iowa and started their life together in Independence, Iowa where they lived until 1969 when they moved to West Union, Iowa.&nbsp; In 1972 they moved to Edgewood, Iowa where he worked for Gremel’s&nbsp; Equipment. They moved to Bridgeport, Nebraska in 1977 where he went to work for Bridgeport Equipment then Alliance Tractor and finally Horizon West.&nbsp; They had three children: Theresa Korbelik (Bill Korbelik), Tamie Wick (Paul Wick) and Melissa Brennan (Lance Brennan).&nbsp; He sold Case International farm equipment for nearly 50 years until he retired in 2017.

Dan’s earlier hobbies included going on trail-rides and participating in horse shows and running the sled for tractor pulls.&nbsp; He then spent his time going to his children’s events.&nbsp; He never missed a sporting event, a cheerleading competition or a music program.&nbsp; He then happily traveled to watch his grandkids sporting events as well.&nbsp; He loved his dogs Booger and Babe and also had very entertaining names for them as well.&nbsp; He loved to feed the birds in the backyard and watch his squirrels eat their peanuts. He entertained his grandchildren with his colorful language and teaching them there is only one right way to do things and that was Dano’s way.&nbsp; He was most proud of his grandchildren: Rochelle Konrade (Carson Konrade), Hunter Wick, Danielle Wilkinson (Gus Wilkinson), Mikayla Boyce, Whitney Smith (Ethan Smith), Brody Brennan (Haley Hoxworth) and Harley Wick and his great grandchildren, Elliana Zabalza, Carter Konrade and Delaney Konrade.

He was a huge Nebraska Cornhusker fan.&nbsp; He especially loved the Cornhusker Volleyball Team but enjoyed watching all their women’s teams compete.&nbsp; If he couldn’t watch live then he recorded their games and shared with mom who only liked to watch if they won.&nbsp;&nbsp; He spent his retired years prairie dog hunting and having coffee with the locals.

&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard and his sister Eileen, sisters-in-law Sherry Ellen Entwisle, Linda Weltzin, Nancy Nagel, and Janet Entwisle.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Roseanne Thoma (Ted Thoma) and brothers-in-law Jim Entwisle, Mark Entwisle, Dennis Entwisle (Chris Entwisle) Roger Weltzin, Ray Kirby; sisters-in-law Merilee Kleppe (Arnold Kleppe), Julie Zentz (David Zentz), Diane Nagel (Myron Nagel) and Mary Kurt step grandchildren Justin Korbelik, Kaylee Dunning, and Steven Korbelik; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to: Joseph Pohl Memorial Scholarship Fund ,&nbsp;PO Box 483, Bridgeport, NE&nbsp; 69336.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; A wake service will be Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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

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 </figure>Daniel Kurt,77 of Bridgeport,&nbsp; passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.Daniel John Kurt was born March 26, 1944 in Independence, Iowa to Urban and Frances (Lasche)Kurt.&nbsp;&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm in rural Independence with his brother Richard Kurt (Mary Kurt) and his two sisters Eileen Kirby (Ray Kirby) and Roseanne Thoma (Ted Thoma).&nbsp; He graduated from Independence High School in 1963.&nbsp; He was a member of the National Guard from 1965 – 1971&nbsp; He married Peggy L Entwisle on May 5, 1966 in West Union, Iowa and started their life together in Independence, Iowa where they lived until 1969 when they moved to West Union, Iowa.&nbsp; In 1972 they moved to Edgewood, Iowa where he worked for Gremel’s&nbsp; Equipment. They moved to Bridgeport, Nebraska in 1977 where he went to work for Bridgeport Equipment then Alliance Tractor and finally Horizon West.&nbsp; They had three children: Theresa Korbelik (Bill Korbelik), Tamie Wick (Paul Wick) and Melissa Brennan (Lance Brennan).&nbsp; He sold Case International farm equipment for nearly 50 years until he retired in 2017.Dan’s earlier hobbies included going on trail-rides and participating in horse shows and running the sled for tractor pulls.&nbsp; He then spent his time going to his children’s events.&nbsp; He never missed a sporting event, a cheerleading competition or a music program.&nbsp; He then happily traveled to watch his grandkids sporting events as well.&nbsp; He loved his dogs Booger and Babe and also had very entertaining names for them as well.&nbsp; He loved to feed the birds in the backyard and watch his squirrels eat their peanuts. He entertained his grandchildren with his colorful language and teaching them there is only one right way to do things and that was Dano’s way.&nbsp; He was most proud of his grandchildren: Rochelle Konrade (Carson Konrade), Hunter Wick, Danielle Wilkinson (Gus Wilkinson), Mikayla Boyce, Whitney Smith (Ethan Smith), Brody Brennan (Haley Hoxworth) and Harley Wick and his great grandchildren, Elliana Zabalza, Carter Konrade and Delaney Konrade.He was a huge Nebraska Cornhusker fan.&nbsp; He especially loved the Cornhusker Volleyball Team but enjoyed watching all their women’s teams compete.&nbsp; If he couldn’t watch live then he recorded their games and shared with mom who only liked to watch if they won.&nbsp;&nbsp; He spent his retired years prairie dog hunting and having coffee with the locals.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Richard and his sister Eileen, sisters-in-law Sherry Ellen Entwisle, Linda Weltzin, Nancy Nagel, and Janet Entwisle.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Roseanne Thoma (Ted Thoma) and brothers-in-law Jim Entwisle, Mark Entwisle, Dennis Entwisle (Chris Entwisle) Roger Weltzin, Ray Kirby; sisters-in-law Merilee Kleppe (Arnold Kleppe), Julie Zentz (David Zentz), Diane Nagel (Myron Nagel) and Mary Kurt step grandchildren Justin Korbelik, Kaylee Dunning, and Steven Korbelik; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials can be made to: Joseph Pohl Memorial Scholarship Fund ,&nbsp;PO Box 483, Bridgeport, NE&nbsp; 69336.Memorial services will be Wednesday, August 4 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Matt Koperski officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; A wake service will be Tuesday, August 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Daniel John Kurt (1944 - 2021)

Falla Jo Sanders, 66, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home in Alliance.

She was born January 9, 1955 at Covington, TN to Fallon and Ophelia (Goode) Craig.&nbsp; On June 9, 1973 she was united in marriage to Robert K. Sanders. The couple moved to Alliance in January 2016.&nbsp; While here, Falla worked as a registered nurse for Chadron Home Health Care until she retired.

She is survived by her husband, Robert, her son, Richard Sanders of Alliance and her daughter, Kristina Sanders of Alliance and her two grandchildren, Gabriel Sanders and Abigael Sanders.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Sherrill of Mississippi and Judy Nason, Bobbi Daniel, Ann Carter and Kay Privett all of Tennessee.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jimmy Craig and her sister, Janis Walker.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Falla Jo Sanders, 66, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at her home in Alliance.She was born January 9, 1955 at Covington, TN to Fallon and Ophelia (Goode) Craig.&nbsp; On June 9, 1973 she was united in marriage to Robert K. Sanders. The couple moved to Alliance in January 2016.&nbsp; While here, Falla worked as a registered nurse for Chadron Home Health Care until she retired.She is survived by her husband, Robert, her son, Richard Sanders of Alliance and her daughter, Kristina Sanders of Alliance and her two grandchildren, Gabriel Sanders and Abigael Sanders.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sisters, Nancy Sherrill of Mississippi and Judy Nason, Bobbi Daniel, Ann Carter and Kay Privett all of Tennessee.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jimmy Craig and her sister, Janis Walker.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Falla Jo Sanders (1955 - 2021)

Larry was born on February 19, 1951 and was the first born child of L. Wayne and Darlene Brewer in Wichita Kansas. He graduated from Bishop Carrol Catholic High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University. He worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita and transferred to the Boeing Space Program in Huntsville, AL in 1989. He also worked on various projects as a contractor in Washington State, Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina. He most recently moved to Ash Flat, AR in retirement to be close to his grandchildren and raise cattle. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Highland, AR. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, photography, Alabama football, and Wichita State men’s basketball among other local high school sports. He loved his family and was deeply interested in his family genealogy, and enjoyed attending biennial Prochazka family reunions in Hemingford, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Wayne and Darlene Marie (Prochazka) Brewer. Larry is survived by his children,&nbsp; Matthew Brewer (Ulandi) of Hardy, AR and their five children, Jenna Staggs (Parker) of Cache, OK, and Angie (Ryon) Dimitrov of Goodspring, TN; his siblings Douglas Brewer (Cherry) of Macon, GA; Gregory Brewer (Cheryl) of Macon, GA and Cheryl Brewer Turner (Randall) of San Antonio, TX along with 4 nieces and 2 nephews.

A graveside service will be held at the Hemingford Cemetery in Hemingford, NE on Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Condolences may be emailed to J.StaggsRN@Yahoo.com.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

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 </figure>Larry Brewer passed away July 23, 2021.Larry was born on February 19, 1951 and was the first born child of L. Wayne and Darlene Brewer in Wichita Kansas. He graduated from Bishop Carrol Catholic High School in Wichita and attended Wichita State University. He worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita and transferred to the Boeing Space Program in Huntsville, AL in 1989. He also worked on various projects as a contractor in Washington State, Virginia, Florida, and South Carolina. He most recently moved to Ash Flat, AR in retirement to be close to his grandchildren and raise cattle. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Highland, AR. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, photography, Alabama football, and Wichita State men’s basketball among other local high school sports. He loved his family and was deeply interested in his family genealogy, and enjoyed attending biennial Prochazka family reunions in Hemingford, NE.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lowell Wayne and Darlene Marie (Prochazka) Brewer. Larry is survived by his children,&nbsp; Matthew Brewer (Ulandi) of Hardy, AR and their five children, Jenna Staggs (Parker) of Cache, OK, and Angie (Ryon) Dimitrov of Goodspring, TN; his siblings Douglas Brewer (Cherry) of Macon, GA; Gregory Brewer (Cheryl) of Macon, GA and Cheryl Brewer Turner (Randall) of San Antonio, TX along with 4 nieces and 2 nephews.A graveside service will be held at the Hemingford Cemetery in Hemingford, NE on Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Condolences may be emailed to J.StaggsRN@Yahoo.com.Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Larry Brewer (1951 - 2021)

John Allan Moore, 78, died May 15, 2020 at Deadwood, SD, from Myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer.

Memorial services will be Saturday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance.&nbsp; A luncheon will follow at the Alliance Eagles Club.

John was born in Alliance, NE on August 10, 1941 to George W. and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Moore.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Alliance, graduating in 1959.&nbsp; He lettered four years in football for Alliance High School.&nbsp; He was named to various all-conference teams during his sophomore, junior, and senior years.&nbsp; The Associated Press selected John as a first team tackle on their 1959 All-State Team.&nbsp; He played in the very first North-South Shrine Bowl game in Omaha in 1959.

He attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship 1959-60.&nbsp; John then transferred to Doane College in Crete, NE in 1960.&nbsp; He played football two seasons for the Doane Tigers.&nbsp; John was selected first team All-Nebraska College Conference football team in both the 1961 and 1962 seasons.&nbsp; He was named Homecoming King his junior year.

In 1963 John entered the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1965.&nbsp; Following his time in the service, he attended Chadron State College earning three degrees: Bachelor of Arts (1967), Bachelor of Science (1968), and Master of Science in Education (1974).

John married Micki Jeanne Banjoff of Alliance on September 10, 1966.&nbsp; They lived in Chadron, NE while each pursued their college degrees and moved to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1969 to teach at Oglala Community High School (later known as Pine Ridge High School).&nbsp; Both retired from Pine Ridge: John in 1995; Micki in 2004.

Teaching in Pine Ridge was a very rewarding experience and a source of pride for John.&nbsp; During his career he was voted Teacher of the Year multiple times by the students; awarded monetary bonuses for exemplary work; earned excellent evaluations from his administrators; and commendations from the school board. His most cherished honor came during graduation ceremonies in 1995 when, in appreciation, he was presented with a full-sized flag of the Oglala Lakota Nation by the Oglala Tribal Education Committee.

After retirement, John enjoyed traveling to some of those places he had taught about in Geography classes. He took thirty international trips, mostly small-group nature tours to Asia, Africa, and South America. He had traveled through much of Europe prior to his retirement.

John felt very fortunate to have seen and experience some of the world’s noteworthy attractions. He climbed on the Great Wall of China and saw the Terra Cotta Soldiers of Xian, swam next to humpback whales in the Silver Banks of the Dominican Republic and petted a gray whale in Magdalena Bay, Mexico. John rode elephants to photograph tigers in India and one-horned rhinoceros in Nepal, as well as going on three safaris to Africa. Also, he snorkeled among manatees in Florida, volunteered at Wolong Giant Panda Reserve in China, trekked Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest to observe mountain gorillas, and hiked all over Madagascar in search of lemurs. In Indonesia he encountered komodo dragons and orangutans. John toured Mesoamerica to see ancient monuments of the Aztec, Mayans, and Incas including Machu Picchu, Peru, and a stunning sunrise on the Temple of Tikal, Guatemala. He saw the Great Pyramids of Egypt and explored the Rose City of Petra, Jordan, in the Middle East. John wandered the captivating Durbar Squares of Katmandu and Pagan, Nepal and waited in freezing temperatures to see the sun rise on Mt. Everest, Tibet. He marveled at the architectural and ancient wonders of Asia; Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Borobudur in Indonesia; the Taj Mahal of Agra, India; the Grand Palace of Bangkok, Thailand; Potala Palace in Lasha, Burma. Closer to home, John took several camping trips to the great parks of Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona.

Following Micki’s retirement in 2004, they moved to Lead, SD to enjoy the Black Hills and the nearby Deadwood casinos. Although not a great gambler, he did win a car at the Silverado Casino. John very much enjoyed playing bridge with his partner, Micki, in both Lead and Spearfish bridge clubs.

John is survived by his wife, Micki, of Lead; sister, Mary Jo Lemons, of Kemp, TX; a niece, nephew, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be sent to Micki at&nbsp;620 Sunnyhill Rd., Lead, SD 57754. Memorials may be given to the Spearfish Senior Citizens Center, Spearfish or Lead animal shelters or to PAWS in Alliance.

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 </figure>John Allan Moore, 78, died May 15, 2020 at Deadwood, SD, from Myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer.Memorial services will be Saturday, July 31 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance.&nbsp; A luncheon will follow at the Alliance Eagles Club.John was born in Alliance, NE on August 10, 1941 to George W. and Dorothy (Fitzgerald) Moore.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Alliance, graduating in 1959.&nbsp; He lettered four years in football for Alliance High School.&nbsp; He was named to various all-conference teams during his sophomore, junior, and senior years.&nbsp; The Associated Press selected John as a first team tackle on their 1959 All-State Team.&nbsp; He played in the very first North-South Shrine Bowl game in Omaha in 1959.He attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship 1959-60.&nbsp; John then transferred to Doane College in Crete, NE in 1960.&nbsp; He played football two seasons for the Doane Tigers.&nbsp; John was selected first team All-Nebraska College Conference football team in both the 1961 and 1962 seasons.&nbsp; He was named Homecoming King his junior year.In 1963 John entered the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1965.&nbsp; Following his time in the service, he attended Chadron State College earning three degrees: Bachelor of Arts (1967), Bachelor of Science (1968), and Master of Science in Education (1974).John married Micki Jeanne Banjoff of Alliance on September 10, 1966.&nbsp; They lived in Chadron, NE while each pursued their college degrees and moved to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1969 to teach at Oglala Community High School (later known as Pine Ridge High School).&nbsp; Both retired from Pine Ridge: John in 1995; Micki in 2004.Teaching in Pine Ridge was a very rewarding experience and a source of pride for John.&nbsp; During his career he was voted Teacher of the Year multiple times by the students; awarded monetary bonuses for exemplary work; earned excellent evaluations from his administrators; and commendations from the school board. His most cherished honor came during graduation ceremonies in 1995 when, in appreciation, he was presented with a full-sized flag of the Oglala Lakota Nation by the Oglala Tribal Education Committee.After retirement, John enjoyed traveling to some of those places he had taught about in Geography classes. He took thirty international trips, mostly small-group nature tours to Asia, Africa, and South America. He had traveled through much of Europe prior to his retirement.John felt very fortunate to have seen and experience some of the world’s noteworthy attractions. He climbed on the Great Wall of China and saw the Terra Cotta Soldiers of Xian, swam next to humpback whales in the Silver Banks of the Dominican Republic and petted a gray whale in Magdalena Bay, Mexico. John rode elephants to photograph tigers in India and one-horned rhinoceros in Nepal, as well as going on three safaris to Africa. Also, he snorkeled among manatees in Florida, volunteered at Wolong Giant Panda Reserve in China, trekked Uganda’s Impenetrable Forest to observe mountain gorillas, and hiked all over Madagascar in search of lemurs. In Indonesia he encountered komodo dragons and orangutans. John toured Mesoamerica to see ancient monuments of the Aztec, Mayans, and Incas including Machu Picchu, Peru, and a stunning sunrise on the Temple of Tikal, Guatemala. He saw the Great Pyramids of Egypt and explored the Rose City of Petra, Jordan, in the Middle East. John wandered the captivating Durbar Squares of Katmandu and Pagan, Nepal and waited in freezing temperatures to see the sun rise on Mt. Everest, Tibet. He marveled at the architectural and ancient wonders of Asia; Angkor Wat in Cambodia; Borobudur in Indonesia; the Taj Mahal of Agra, India; the Grand Palace of Bangkok, Thailand; Potala Palace in Lasha, Burma. Closer to home, John took several camping trips to the great parks of Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, and Arizona.Following Micki’s retirement in 2004, they moved to Lead, SD to enjoy the Black Hills and the nearby Deadwood casinos. Although not a great gambler, he did win a car at the Silverado Casino. John very much enjoyed playing bridge with his partner, Micki, in both Lead and Spearfish bridge clubs.John is survived by his wife, Micki, of Lead; sister, Mary Jo Lemons, of Kemp, TX; a niece, nephew, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.Condolences may be sent to Micki at&nbsp;620 Sunnyhill Rd., Lead, SD 57754. Memorials may be given to the Spearfish Senior Citizens Center, Spearfish or Lead animal shelters or to PAWS in Alliance.

John Allan Moore (1941 - 2020)

Vance Retzlaff, 63, of Chadron, passed away in an accident near Hemingford on Friday, July 16, 2021.

He was born September 23, 1957 in Rushville, NE to Robert and Lois (Evans) Retzlaff.

Vance was a diesel mechanic specializing in tractor repair and operated his own shop. In addition to being a talented mechanic, Vance was an avid motorcycle rider who started riding at a young age. He participated in many motocross and enduro races as a young man. He also loved the outdoors, camping and touring on his motorcycle. He is remembered as a free spirited, hardworking man who overcame many of life's toughest challenges ".

He is survived by the love of his life of over 20 years, Donna DeCoste of Chadron, his and her children, Joshua (Angie) Garner of Torrington, WY, Jarvis Garner of Gering, Maisie (Josh) Petering of Alliance, Danielle (Ionon) Kathol and Joshua (Paula) Kathol of Chadron, his grandchildren, Nakisha Garner, Gavin Garner, Nakalyn Garner, Zoee Knaub, Jazlyn Garner, Madeline Garner, Josie Petering, Max Petering, Garner Petering, Marika Petering, Jsean Lamb, Devon Youngman, Makaelyn Youngman, Jerome Kathol and Astro Harris and his great-grandchildren, Tavin and Asher. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary (Ron) Shedeed of Clinton, Marla (Pat) DeMars of Spokane, WA and his brother, Verlin (Lori) Retzlaff of Chadron.

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Vance Retzlaff, 63, of Chadron, passed away in an accident near Hemingford on Friday, July 16, 2021.He was born September 23, 1957 in Rushville, NE to Robert and Lois (Evans) Retzlaff.Vance was a diesel mechanic specializing in tractor repair and operated his own shop. In addition to being a talented mechanic, Vance was an avid motorcycle rider who started riding at a young age. He participated in many motocross and enduro races as a young man. He also loved the outdoors, camping and touring on his motorcycle. He is remembered as a free spirited, hardworking man who overcame many of life's toughest challenges ".He is survived by the love of his life of over 20 years, Donna DeCoste of Chadron, his and her children, Joshua (Angie) Garner of Torrington, WY, Jarvis Garner of Gering, Maisie (Josh) Petering of Alliance, Danielle (Ionon) Kathol and Joshua (Paula) Kathol of Chadron, his grandchildren, Nakisha Garner, Gavin Garner, Nakalyn Garner, Zoee Knaub, Jazlyn Garner, Madeline Garner, Josie Petering, Max Petering, Garner Petering, Marika Petering, Jsean Lamb, Devon Youngman, Makaelyn Youngman, Jerome Kathol and Astro Harris and his great-grandchildren, Tavin and Asher. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary (Ron) Shedeed of Clinton, Marla (Pat) DeMars of Spokane, WA and his brother, Verlin (Lori) Retzlaff of Chadron.He was preceded in death by his parents.The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home assisting the family with arrangements.

Vance Retzlaff (1957 - 2021)

Dorothy Edith McCracken, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center.

She was born on November 30, 1922 at Clinton, NE to Earl and Edith (Flowers) Dennon.&nbsp;

On August 29, 1943 she was united in marriage to David McCracken at the Alliance Air Base.&nbsp; This was just before he was deployed overseas to the European Theater during WWII.

She is survived by her children, Larry and Juanita McCracken, Jerry and Joyce McCracken and Peggy McCracken.&nbsp; She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Russell Dennon.

Dorothy was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Eagles Auxiliary and was proud of being a Covid survivor.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery with Father Matt Koperski officiating.

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 </figure>Dorothy Edith McCracken, 98, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Highland Park Care Center.She was born on November 30, 1922 at Clinton, NE to Earl and Edith (Flowers) Dennon.&nbsp;On August 29, 1943 she was united in marriage to David McCracken at the Alliance Air Base.&nbsp; This was just before he was deployed overseas to the European Theater during WWII.She is survived by her children, Larry and Juanita McCracken, Jerry and Joyce McCracken and Peggy McCracken.&nbsp; She is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her brother, Russell Dennon.Dorothy was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Eagles Auxiliary and was proud of being a Covid survivor.Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery with Father Matt Koperski officiating.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Edith McCracken (1922 - 2021)

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Richard (Dick) Gayle Marsteller passed away at the age of 87 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Dick was born on May 8, 1934 in Harrison, Nebraska to John Wesley and Helen Irene (Unitt) Marsteller. In 2nd Grade, during World War II, Dick began moving between Colorado and Utah where his father worked Construction as an Electrician. Dick was 7 years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed. The family settled back in Harrison where John built and ran the Texaco station and artifact museum on HWY 20. In 7th grade, Dick was proud of the fact that he was given the 8th grade test, passed and moved right into 9 th grade. He was passionate about sports which reflected with his high school football career as a Running Back for Sioux County High School scoring 52 touchdowns. He played high school basketball and town leagues for both basketball and baseball. In 1980 and early 1990's he enjoyed pitching for the town team Softball league. He was also a member of the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department. Growing up, Dick and his brother, Johnny, could always be found either mastering their falconry or hunting and fishing. After graduation, he worked for Sioux County as a road maintainer. After the passing of his Brother Johnny in 1968, Richard took over Johnny's business with Standard Oil-Amoco as a bulk-fuel distributor. Around 1993, Richard sold the business to Eberspecher Oil Company at which time he went back to work for Sioux County road maintenance. 

At the young age of 70, Richard fully retired where he continued to enjoy golfing with many friends from the community and his Nephew Scott. Every Saturday in the fall you could find him cheering on his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers. Weekday mornings at 10:00 AM he would enjoy community coffee and catching up on the latest news. 

Dick is preceded in death by his twin sisters, his parents, brother Johnny, sister in law Flossie, nephew Mark, great nephew Robby, Rose Marsteller and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He is survived by his Son, David J. Marsteller (Debra); Daughter, Sandy Hesse (Paul) and three step-children; Richard E. Bridge, Christal Wickstrom (Kevin) and Kimberly Jaeger (Klaus). He has 10 Grandchildren; Stephanie Moore (Justin), Lance Pruitt (Megan), Reagan and Bennett Hesse, Lindsay Hofer (Mitch), Nathan and Andrew Bridge, Kaci Wickstrom, Michael Jaeger (Kayla), Nicholas Jaeger and 6 Great Grandchildren; Parker, Ryan and Alex Hofer, Kristen Bridge, Lucas Jaeger and Adeline Acuna. 

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Harrison Fire and Rescue in Richards memory.

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 </figure>On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Richard (Dick) Gayle Marsteller passed away at the age of 87 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dick was born on May 8, 1934 in Harrison, Nebraska to John Wesley and Helen Irene (Unitt) Marsteller. In 2nd Grade, during World War II, Dick began moving between Colorado and Utah where his father worked Construction as an Electrician. Dick was 7 years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed. The family settled back in Harrison where John built and ran the Texaco station and artifact museum on HWY 20. In 7th grade, Dick was proud of the fact that he was given the 8th grade test, passed and moved right into 9 th grade. He was passionate about sports which reflected with his high school football career as a Running Back for Sioux County High School scoring 52 touchdowns. He played high school basketball and town leagues for both basketball and baseball. In 1980 and early 1990's he enjoyed pitching for the town team Softball league. He was also a member of the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department. Growing up, Dick and his brother, Johnny, could always be found either mastering their falconry or hunting and fishing. After graduation, he worked for Sioux County as a road maintainer. After the passing of his Brother Johnny in 1968, Richard took over Johnny's business with Standard Oil-Amoco as a bulk-fuel distributor. Around 1993, Richard sold the business to Eberspecher Oil Company at which time he went back to work for Sioux County road maintenance. At the young age of 70, Richard fully retired where he continued to enjoy golfing with many friends from the community and his Nephew Scott. Every Saturday in the fall you could find him cheering on his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers. Weekday mornings at 10:00 AM he would enjoy community coffee and catching up on the latest news. Dick is preceded in death by his twin sisters, his parents, brother Johnny, sister in law Flossie, nephew Mark, great nephew Robby, Rose Marsteller and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He is survived by his Son, David J. Marsteller (Debra); Daughter, Sandy Hesse (Paul) and three step-children; Richard E. Bridge, Christal Wickstrom (Kevin) and Kimberly Jaeger (Klaus). He has 10 Grandchildren; Stephanie Moore (Justin), Lance Pruitt (Megan), Reagan and Bennett Hesse, Lindsay Hofer (Mitch), Nathan and Andrew Bridge, Kaci Wickstrom, Michael Jaeger (Kayla), Nicholas Jaeger and 6 Great Grandchildren; Parker, Ryan and Alex Hofer, Kristen Bridge, Lucas Jaeger and Adeline Acuna. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Harrison Fire and Rescue in Richards memory.

Richard "Dick" Marsteller (1934 - 2021)

Alan Ullrich’s charismatic character warmed and delivered joy to those around him. He never ceased to entertain and remind those around him that the value of life arrives with family and fun times. Most importantly, Alan chose to live by both action and word. Although he is dubbed ‘The King’ by those closest to him, Alan altruistically admired others and Earth’s beauty foremost. He enjoyed the views of campgrounds, traveling around the world to scuba dive, teaching his grandchildren ‘the best’ grill recipes, loving his two dogs: Conan and Flash, and storytelling his most memorable moments with those he loves to others. His drive to seek and enjoy the world around him did not stop with just family, friends, and vacations. 

Alan’s work as a BNSF Railroad Engineer for 40 years allowed him to trek along the tracks and admire the landscape, cities, and towns of Nebraska and America’s countryside. Watching the trees glaze by while having his hands on the gears of the train is where he found his second home. But those who knew Alan will understand this: he created a home for himself and everyone around him regardless of the location. Now his new home is in the afterlife. Alan Ullrich’s journey on Earth was completed as he passed away on July 12, 2021, at the age of 61. 

Even in his final moments, he was surrounded by family bedside with a memorable bonfire the night he passed. 

Alan is survived by his father Arthur Ullrich of Crawford, NE, his sisters Roxanne and Hayley, his brothers John, Artie, and Steve, his daughters Ceyonne and Rachel, and his grandchildren Jacob, William, and Olivia. Alan was preceded in death by his mother Delores and his granddaughter Isabella. Memorial Services will be held at the Neptune Memorial Reef in Key Biscayne, Florida. 

In memory of Alan, donations can be made to Donate Life America in his name.

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 </figure>Alan Ullrich’s charismatic character warmed and delivered joy to those around him. He never ceased to entertain and remind those around him that the value of life arrives with family and fun times. Most importantly, Alan chose to live by both action and word. Although he is dubbed ‘The King’ by those closest to him, Alan altruistically admired others and Earth’s beauty foremost. He enjoyed the views of campgrounds, traveling around the world to scuba dive, teaching his grandchildren ‘the best’ grill recipes, loving his two dogs: Conan and Flash, and storytelling his most memorable moments with those he loves to others. His drive to seek and enjoy the world around him did not stop with just family, friends, and vacations. Alan’s work as a BNSF Railroad Engineer for 40 years allowed him to trek along the tracks and admire the landscape, cities, and towns of Nebraska and America’s countryside. Watching the trees glaze by while having his hands on the gears of the train is where he found his second home. But those who knew Alan will understand this: he created a home for himself and everyone around him regardless of the location. Now his new home is in the afterlife. Alan Ullrich’s journey on Earth was completed as he passed away on July 12, 2021, at the age of 61. Even in his final moments, he was surrounded by family bedside with a memorable bonfire the night he passed. Alan is survived by his father Arthur Ullrich of Crawford, NE, his sisters Roxanne and Hayley, his brothers John, Artie, and Steve, his daughters Ceyonne and Rachel, and his grandchildren Jacob, William, and Olivia. Alan was preceded in death by his mother Delores and his granddaughter Isabella. Memorial Services will be held at the Neptune Memorial Reef in Key Biscayne, Florida. In memory of Alan, donations can be made to Donate Life America in his name.

Alan Ullrich, 61

Lyle Burton age 82 of Hyannis, NE passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM MT at the Hyannis School Auditorium with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating. Please enter thru the EAST doors.&nbsp; A private family burial will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Hyannis Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Hyannis Cemetery, Church of the Sandhills or the donor’s choice. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp;

Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Lyle Burton age 82 of Hyannis, NE passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM MT at the Hyannis School Auditorium with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating. Please enter thru the EAST doors.&nbsp; A private family burial will be held Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the Hyannis Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Hyannis Cemetery, Church of the Sandhills or the donor’s choice. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp;Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen, NE is in charge of the arrangements.

Lyle Burton, 82

Agnes Madlene Burton, 76 of Hay Springs, NE passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Country Side Care in Gordon, NE.

She was born on May 6, 1945 on a farm at Creston,&nbsp; Iowa to James and Mary (Dant) Garrity.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Harold Burton on May 25, 1990.&nbsp; She worked for 9 years for the University of Nebraska in the Registrar’s Office while she and Harold lived in Firth.&nbsp; In 1997 they purchased a ranch north of Hay Springs which they operated until Harold’s passing away in 2012. Together they enjoyed dancing and golf.&nbsp; Agnes was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed her membership in quilting clubs and reading.

She was preceded in death by husband, Harold, her parents and numerous brothers and sisters.

Graveside services will be Thursday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bingham Cemetery with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating.

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 </figure>Agnes Madlene Burton, 76 of Hay Springs, NE passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Country Side Care in Gordon, NE.She was born on May 6, 1945 on a farm at Creston,&nbsp; Iowa to James and Mary (Dant) Garrity.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Harold Burton on May 25, 1990.&nbsp; She worked for 9 years for the University of Nebraska in the Registrar’s Office while she and Harold lived in Firth.&nbsp; In 1997 they purchased a ranch north of Hay Springs which they operated until Harold’s passing away in 2012. Together they enjoyed dancing and golf.&nbsp; Agnes was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed her membership in quilting clubs and reading.She was preceded in death by husband, Harold, her parents and numerous brothers and sisters.Graveside services will be Thursday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bingham Cemetery with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Agnes Madlene Burton (1945 - 2021)

George Lee Wickham, 87, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born July 30, 1933 at Bingham, NE to Ralph and Iva Mae (Sellers) Wickham.

George enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1953. He would serve for 20 years before being honorably discharged in 1973.&nbsp;

On October 16, 1956 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Carol June Wyland in Topeka, KS. There their first child, Michael was born, and then came Tamela born in Alliance in 1960.&nbsp; Terry would be born in Blytheville, AR in 1961. Tonya was born in 1969 in Minot, ND.&nbsp; Then a surprise when twin boys, Timothy and John were born in Banbury, England in 1972 completing their family.

Following his retirement from the Air Force, George worked for Cargill and Co-op for many years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Angela) Wickham, Tamela Wickham (Doug Jerke), Terry (Roger) Kotshwar all of Alliance, Tim Wickham of Denver and John (Penny) Wickham of Alliance.&nbsp; He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol, his daughter, Tonya Mracek, his granddaughter, Brittney Shaver and his brothers, Dev, Joe and Garland “Bud” Wickham.

Memorial services will be Thursday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Mr. Tom Serres officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery with military honors.

Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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 </figure>George Lee Wickham, 87, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Box Butte General Hospital.He was born July 30, 1933 at Bingham, NE to Ralph and Iva Mae (Sellers) Wickham.George enlisted into the U.S. Air Force in 1953. He would serve for 20 years before being honorably discharged in 1973.&nbsp;On October 16, 1956 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Carol June Wyland in Topeka, KS. There their first child, Michael was born, and then came Tamela born in Alliance in 1960.&nbsp; Terry would be born in Blytheville, AR in 1961. Tonya was born in 1969 in Minot, ND.&nbsp; Then a surprise when twin boys, Timothy and John were born in Banbury, England in 1972 completing their family.Following his retirement from the Air Force, George worked for Cargill and Co-op for many years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion and V.F.W.He is survived by his children, Michael (Angela) Wickham, Tamela Wickham (Doug Jerke), Terry (Roger) Kotshwar all of Alliance, Tim Wickham of Denver and John (Penny) Wickham of Alliance.&nbsp; He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Carol, his daughter, Tonya Mracek, his granddaughter, Brittney Shaver and his brothers, Dev, Joe and Garland “Bud” Wickham.Memorial services will be Thursday, July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Mr. Tom Serres officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery with military honors.Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

George Lee Wickham (1933 - 2021)

Ronald L. Burke joined his heavenly home on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home in Chadron, Nebraska. 

Ron was born on January 17, 1942 to Freda and Roy Burke in Sand Fork, West Virginia. He graduated from Sand Fork High School in 1959. He continued his education and received his bachelors and masters of arts degrees from West Virginia University. Ron then earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota. Prior to moving to Chadron in 1987 Ron taught at Glenville State College in West Virginia and Montana State University in Bozeman. During his tenure at Chadron State College, he taught economics, finance, and various agriculture courses for 23 years. 

Ron served on several committees and organizations. In 1991 he was recognized with the Nebraska State Board Teacher Excellence Award. One of his favorite assignments was student participation in the Stock Market Game and many students can still recall the “Definition of Economics.” Although teaching was his main priority, it was the personal relationships with his students that he found truly rewarding. While at the University of Minnesota he met his future bride, Mary Jane Johnson. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1969. Of this union three children were born, Andrew Dean, Robert Jason, and Melissa Fae. The most important part of his family were his wife, children and grandchildren, the loves of his life. 

Ron is survived by his wife Mary; three children, Andrew Burke of Laramie, Wyoming, Robert (Jill) Burke along with their two children Kaylie and Brayden Burke of Brookings, South Dakota, Melissa Burke along with her daughter Anika Burke of Chadron, Nebraska; brother Richard (Mildred) Burke of Sand Fork, West Virginia; nieces Diane (Mike) Hatton of Sugarland, Texas, Sue Burke of Weston, West Virginia, Deana Burke of Sand Fork, West Virginia and several great nieces and nephews.

 Ron is preceded in death by his mother Freda B. Brown Burke, father Roy H. Burke, brothers Robert H. Burke and Billy B. Burke; nephews Andrew and Matthew McHenry. 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Chadron, Nebraska at 10:00 am. A visitation will also be held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church from 5:00-7:00 pm.

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

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

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Ronald L. Burke joined his heavenly home on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home in Chadron, Nebraska. Ron was born on January 17, 1942 to Freda and Roy Burke in Sand Fork, West Virginia. He graduated from Sand Fork High School in 1959. He continued his education and received his bachelors and masters of arts degrees from West Virginia University. Ron then earned a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from the University of Minnesota. Prior to moving to Chadron in 1987 Ron taught at Glenville State College in West Virginia and Montana State University in Bozeman. During his tenure at Chadron State College, he taught economics, finance, and various agriculture courses for 23 years. Ron served on several committees and organizations. In 1991 he was recognized with the Nebraska State Board Teacher Excellence Award. One of his favorite assignments was student participation in the Stock Market Game and many students can still recall the “Definition of Economics.” Although teaching was his main priority, it was the personal relationships with his students that he found truly rewarding. While at the University of Minnesota he met his future bride, Mary Jane Johnson. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1969. Of this union three children were born, Andrew Dean, Robert Jason, and Melissa Fae. The most important part of his family were his wife, children and grandchildren, the loves of his life. Ron is survived by his wife Mary; three children, Andrew Burke of Laramie, Wyoming, Robert (Jill) Burke along with their two children Kaylie and Brayden Burke of Brookings, South Dakota, Melissa Burke along with her daughter Anika Burke of Chadron, Nebraska; brother Richard (Mildred) Burke of Sand Fork, West Virginia; nieces Diane (Mike) Hatton of Sugarland, Texas, Sue Burke of Weston, West Virginia, Deana Burke of Sand Fork, West Virginia and several great nieces and nephews. Ron is preceded in death by his mother Freda B. Brown Burke, father Roy H. Burke, brothers Robert H. Burke and Billy B. Burke; nephews Andrew and Matthew McHenry. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Chadron, Nebraska at 10:00 am. A visitation will also be held Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church from 5:00-7:00 pm.A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care ofChamberlain Chapel, PO BOX 970, CHADRON, NE 69337.Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald L. Burke (1942 - 2021)

Marc Gordon Gering was born March 13, 1956 in Rushville, Nebraska.

He was the 6th of nine children born to Patricia “Pat” and Dale Gering. Marc enjoyed playing sports from the time he was a young child in Hay Springs through his adult years. He was a fearless competitor, an avid fan of all types of sports and a formidable card-shark. After graduating from Hay Springs High School in 1974, Marc joined the US Army. 

On March 23rd, 1975, he married Marie Pieper and they moved to Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, where their first child was born. After his army service ended, the family moved to Kearney, Nebraska, where they welcomed three more children over the years. Marc received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Kearney State College. He worked at Eaton Corporation for several years. Marc moved to Cheyenne Wyoming where he managed Winnelson Plumbing. Marc spent the last several years in Chadron Nebraska. 

Marc was a sharp-witted, intelligent, well-read person who could answer most all of the questions on any given episode of Jeopardy. Sarcasm was a well-crafted art form for Marc and he could make you laugh or cry with his one-liners. 

Marc passed away at his home in Chadron. He was proceeded in death by his father, Dale Gering, brothers, Chuck and Doug, brother-in-law Tim Heiting and nieces Nikki and Kami Koinzan. Marc is survived by his children and their families: Megan (Brian Edwards), Marcus Gering, Mia (Elijah) Hogins, and Macs (Jessie) Gering; his grandchildren: Lucy and Henry Edwards, Charlotte, Amelia, and Elena Hogins, and Lucas, Vivian, and Emma Gering. Marc is also survived by his mother, Pat Gering of Hay Springs and his siblings, Cretia (Dave) Hadley, Cinda (Dennis) Koinzan, Brad (Debbie) Gering, Mike (Jennifer) Gering, Lori (Tim) McClaren, Troy (John Gribble) Gering, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. 

Those who love Marc are thankful he is now at peace but will miss him forever. His family is planning a memorial service on August 27th @ 3:00 p.m. at the Hay Springs cemetery. 

A memorial has been established in Marc’s name to benefit Hay Springs Youth Baseball. Donations can be sent to HS Baseball Association, 5498 440th Lane, Hay Springs NE 69347.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Marc Gordon Gering was born March 13, 1956 in Rushville, Nebraska. He was the 6th of nine children born to Patricia “Pat” and Dale Gering. Marc enjoyed playing sports from the time he was a young child in Hay Springs through his adult years. He was a fearless competitor, an avid fan of all types of sports and a formidable card-shark. After graduating from Hay Springs High School in 1974, Marc joined the US Army. On March 23rd, 1975, he married Marie Pieper and they moved to Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma, where their first child was born. After his army service ended, the family moved to Kearney, Nebraska, where they welcomed three more children over the years. Marc received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Kearney State College. He worked at Eaton Corporation for several years. Marc moved to Cheyenne Wyoming where he managed Winnelson Plumbing. Marc spent the last several years in Chadron Nebraska. Marc was a sharp-witted, intelligent, well-read person who could answer most all of the questions on any given episode of Jeopardy. Sarcasm was a well-crafted art form for Marc and he could make you laugh or cry with his one-liners. Marc passed away at his home in Chadron. He was proceeded in death by his father, Dale Gering, brothers, Chuck and Doug, brother-in-law Tim Heiting and nieces Nikki and Kami Koinzan. Marc is survived by his children and their families: Megan (Brian Edwards), Marcus Gering, Mia (Elijah) Hogins, and Macs (Jessie) Gering; his grandchildren: Lucy and Henry Edwards, Charlotte, Amelia, and Elena Hogins, and Lucas, Vivian, and Emma Gering. Marc is also survived by his mother, Pat Gering of Hay Springs and his siblings, Cretia (Dave) Hadley, Cinda (Dennis) Koinzan, Brad (Debbie) Gering, Mike (Jennifer) Gering, Lori (Tim) McClaren, Troy (John Gribble) Gering, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Those who love Marc are thankful he is now at peace but will miss him forever. His family is planning a memorial service on August 27th @ 3:00 p.m. at the Hay Springs cemetery. A memorial has been established in Marc’s name to benefit Hay Springs Youth Baseball. Donations can be sent to HS Baseball Association, 5498 440th Lane, Hay Springs NE 69347.Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.comChamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Marc Gordon Gering (1956 - 2021)

Peggy S. Carr, 74, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Box Butte General Hospital.

Peggy was born October 11, 1946 in Page, Nebraska to Harold L. and Margaret I. (Carson) Kelly.

She married James L. Carr on May 2, 1965 at the United Methodist Church in Page, Nebraska.

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 </figure>Peggy S. Carr, 74, died Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Box Butte General Hospital.Peggy was born October 11, 1946 in Page, Nebraska to Harold L. and Margaret I. (Carson) Kelly.She married James L. Carr on May 2, 1965 at the United Methodist Church in Page, Nebraska.She and Jim moved to Alliance in 1979 where Peggy worked as a beautician at the Magic Mirror before later working at and purchasing the Towers Beauty Salon in Alliance.&nbsp; Peggy operated the shop until the Towers closing and later went on to again work at the Magic Mirror until her retirement.Peggy gave her life to the Lord.&nbsp; She was a faithful and active member of the United Methodist Church where she served in various capacities. &nbsp;She especially loved her family and friends and was always there to lend a hand or kind word.&nbsp; She loved taking her grandchildren and great-grandchildren out for treats and video chatting with them.&nbsp; She also enjoyed scrapbooking.&nbsp; She was a member of the Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary and often volunteered in the hospital gift shop.She is survived by her husband, Jim Carr of Alliance; her children, Cathy and Steve Rabender of Gering and Mike and Kim Carr of Alliance; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 great-grandson.A Celebration of Peggy’s life will be held Friday, July 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Pastor Gideon Achi and Jeanie Sedivy will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the United Methodist Church Columbarium.&nbsp; Friends may watch a livestream of the service on the church Facebook page, Celebrations of Life at Alliance UMC.Memorials may be sent in care of the family at, 1248 Grand Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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