Lester Lee Reese was born on May 10, 1940 in Stanton, Nebraska to Eldon Reese and Sophie Jensen. Lester had lived southeast of Gordon with his family in younger years. Lester was the youngest of 6 children. He had 2 sisters: Elvira and Darlene and 4 brothers: Alvin, Gordon, Vern and Lawrence.

Lester had worked different jobs from being a ranch hand on the U Cross to farming. His long-time profession for 37 plus years was driving semi-truck, either locally or over the road.

Lester had married Janet Rhodes and from this union had 4 children: Jennie Reese, Sherry Reese, Scott Reese and William Reese. In 1978 Lester had met Sandy Farmer and then acquired 2 more children by love: Lisa De Boer and Kristie Peterson. Lester was so proud to also have 18 grandchildren and 26 plus great-grandchildren.

Lester always said he was “Chasing the white line and never found the end of it.”

Memorial services will be held Saturday April 24, 2021, 10:30 AM at the Gordon Cemetery.

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 </figure>Lester Lee Reese was born on May 10, 1940 in Stanton, Nebraska to Eldon Reese and Sophie Jensen. Lester had lived southeast of Gordon with his family in younger years. Lester was the youngest of 6 children. He had 2 sisters: Elvira and Darlene and 4 brothers: Alvin, Gordon, Vern and Lawrence.Lester had worked different jobs from being a ranch hand on the U Cross to farming. His long-time profession for 37 plus years was driving semi-truck, either locally or over the road.Lester had married Janet Rhodes and from this union had 4 children: Jennie Reese, Sherry Reese, Scott Reese and William Reese. In 1978 Lester had met Sandy Farmer and then acquired 2 more children by love: Lisa De Boer and Kristie Peterson. Lester was so proud to also have 18 grandchildren and 26 plus great-grandchildren.Lester always said he was “Chasing the white line and never found the end of it.”Memorial services will be held Saturday April 24, 2021, 10:30 AM at the Gordon Cemetery.

Lester Lee Reece (1940 - 2021)

Lynn L. “Andy” Anderson, 77, passed away Friday, April 16,&nbsp;2021 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

He was born April 13, 1944 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to LeMoyne and Sylvia Neola (Deay) Anderson. He was raised at Osceola, Nebraska where he graduated from high school in 1962.

Andy served in the U.S. Navy from August 1966 to August 1968. His time included serving on the USS Forrestal.

On September 7, 1974 he was united in marriage to Diana E. Rollo in Chandler, AZ.&nbsp; Thereafter they moved to Gering in 1976 where he was employed by Lockwood Irrigation. He began employment with Burlington Northern Railroad as electrician in 1979. The couple then moved to Alliance in 1981.&nbsp; He retired after 30 years of service in 2009.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John’s United Lutheran Church, American Legion and V.F.W.

He is survived by his wife, Diane of Alliance, his brothers, Mike, Scott (Linda), Bryce (Deb) and Kurt all of Osceola, NE, 6 nieces and 2 nephews. His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church in Alliance.&nbsp; Pastor Tim Stadem will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday from 1-6 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

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 </figure>Lynn L. “Andy” Anderson, 77, passed away Friday, April 16,&nbsp;2021 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.He was born April 13, 1944 in Stromsburg, Nebraska to LeMoyne and Sylvia Neola (Deay) Anderson. He was raised at Osceola, Nebraska where he graduated from high school in 1962.Andy served in the U.S. Navy from August 1966 to August 1968. His time included serving on the USS Forrestal.On September 7, 1974 he was united in marriage to Diana E. Rollo in Chandler, AZ.&nbsp; Thereafter they moved to Gering in 1976 where he was employed by Lockwood Irrigation. He began employment with Burlington Northern Railroad as electrician in 1979. The couple then moved to Alliance in 1981.&nbsp; He retired after 30 years of service in 2009.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John’s United Lutheran Church, American Legion and V.F.W.He is survived by his wife, Diane of Alliance, his brothers, Mike, Scott (Linda), Bryce (Deb) and Kurt all of Osceola, NE, 6 nieces and 2 nephews. His parents preceded him in death.Funeral services will be Friday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church in Alliance.&nbsp; Pastor Tim Stadem will officiate.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.&nbsp; Visitation will be Thursday from 1-6 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Lynn L. “Andy” Anderson (1944 - 2021)

Beverly JoAnn Rusk 1940- 2020 Beverly "Bev" JoAnn Rusk, 79, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020.

Bev was born on November 26, 1940, in Edgemont, South Dakota, to Harold L. and Elsie (Webster) Thompson. Bev was a high school cheerleader and upon graduation she had a scholarship to Black Hill State University where she received her teaching certificate.

Bev married the love of her life, Gayle Rusk, on July 10, 1960, in Alliance, Nebraska. They soon moved to Chadron, NE, where Gayle went to school and played football for Chadron State University. It was there, they welcomes their daughter Sheila. Gayle could not miss the Homecoming game, therefore Bev's physician called Chadron's head coach to pass along to Gayle he was now a father to a baby girl. The game announcer then told the wonderful news at halftime for the entire stadium to hear.

Four years later they would welcome their son, Tom, in Edgemont, SD. Tom completed their family of four. Tom later settled in Arizona and Bev looked forward to spending time with him and his family during the cold Wyoming winters.

After working in California, at a naval weapons station, Bev and Gayle moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Bev worked at the Veterans Administration as a ratings specialist for 35 years, until her retirement. She was compassionate and worked hard in hopes of helping Veterans get the benefits they deserved.

Bev's lasting legacy will always be her loyalty and steadfast love she had for her grandchildren. She was truly their rock and their biggest fan. Year after year she faithfully drove them to and from school, and never missed a soccer game or basketball tournament. She not only helped fund many FFA steer projects, but drove her granddaughters to do their chores every evening. As her four grandchildren in Cheyenne got older, she enjoyed going with them to pick out dresses for formal dances. In some of her later years she loved being a snowbird to Phoenix, AZ, with her girlfriends. She was then able to spend more time with her Arizona grandchildren.

Our fondest memories of Bev will always include her sense of adventure, her love to treat others to dinner, being a die-hard Nebraska Cornhusker, Wyoming Cowboy, and Oakland Raiders fan, and her true love and compassion for any animal that crossed her path. Most of all she taught us the importance of our Faith in God and always being there for family.

Surviving Beverly are her two children; Sheila (Troy) Rininger and Tom (Kim) Rusk, and her grandchildren, Kaley (Matt) Gaskins, Kendall (Josh) Phillippi, Kaitlin (Kenneth) Rosenquist, and Mackenzie Clement, Madison and Max Rusk, Allie and Mike Benn, and Jesse Lopez Rosa. She is survived by four great grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Cooper. Bev is also survived by her sister Norma Jean Keil, brother Darwin Thompson and sisters-in-law, Donna Thompson and Norma Thompson and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Gayle Rusk and two brothers; Bud and Floyd Thompson.

A celebration of Beverly's life will be held Saturday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Reverend Gideon Achi officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

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 </figure>Beverly JoAnn Rusk 1940- 2020 Beverly "Bev" JoAnn Rusk, 79, was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2020.Bev was born on November 26, 1940, in Edgemont, South Dakota, to Harold L. and Elsie (Webster) Thompson. Bev was a high school cheerleader and upon graduation she had a scholarship to Black Hill State University where she received her teaching certificate.Bev married the love of her life, Gayle Rusk, on July 10, 1960, in Alliance, Nebraska. They soon moved to Chadron, NE, where Gayle went to school and played football for Chadron State University. It was there, they welcomes their daughter Sheila. Gayle could not miss the Homecoming game, therefore Bev's physician called Chadron's head coach to pass along to Gayle he was now a father to a baby girl. The game announcer then told the wonderful news at halftime for the entire stadium to hear.Four years later they would welcome their son, Tom, in Edgemont, SD. Tom completed their family of four. Tom later settled in Arizona and Bev looked forward to spending time with him and his family during the cold Wyoming winters.After working in California, at a naval weapons station, Bev and Gayle moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Bev worked at the Veterans Administration as a ratings specialist for 35 years, until her retirement. She was compassionate and worked hard in hopes of helping Veterans get the benefits they deserved.Bev's lasting legacy will always be her loyalty and steadfast love she had for her grandchildren. She was truly their rock and their biggest fan. Year after year she faithfully drove them to and from school, and never missed a soccer game or basketball tournament. She not only helped fund many FFA steer projects, but drove her granddaughters to do their chores every evening. As her four grandchildren in Cheyenne got older, she enjoyed going with them to pick out dresses for formal dances. In some of her later years she loved being a snowbird to Phoenix, AZ, with her girlfriends. She was then able to spend more time with her Arizona grandchildren.Our fondest memories of Bev will always include her sense of adventure, her love to treat others to dinner, being a die-hard Nebraska Cornhusker, Wyoming Cowboy, and Oakland Raiders fan, and her true love and compassion for any animal that crossed her path. Most of all she taught us the importance of our Faith in God and always being there for family.Surviving Beverly are her two children; Sheila (Troy) Rininger and Tom (Kim) Rusk, and her grandchildren, Kaley (Matt) Gaskins, Kendall (Josh) Phillippi, Kaitlin (Kenneth) Rosenquist, and Mackenzie Clement, Madison and Max Rusk, Allie and Mike Benn, and Jesse Lopez Rosa. She is survived by four great grandchildren, and her beloved dog, Cooper. Bev is also survived by her sister Norma Jean Keil, brother Darwin Thompson and sisters-in-law, Donna Thompson and Norma Thompson and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Gayle Rusk and two brothers; Bud and Floyd Thompson.A celebration of Beverly's life will be held Saturday, April 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Reverend Gideon Achi officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Beverly JoAnn Rusk (1940 - 2021)

Dan R. Sutton, 74, died Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Dan was born April 29, 1946 in Oshkosh, NE to Raymond B. and Margaret L. (Kerr) Sutton.&nbsp; He grew up on a sandhills ranch south of Ashby, NE which was homesteaded by his grandparents.&nbsp; He attended country school and Oshkosh grade school through 8th&nbsp;grade, high school at Platte Valley Academy, Shelton, NE and was the first person to receive a personalized degree from Union College, Lincoln, NE where he graduated on December 19, 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Dependency.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

On July 20, 1978, Dan made a decision that would forever change his life and that date became his ‘new birthday’. For the past 42+ years, Dan has remained faithful to that decision and dedicated his life work to helping others make the decision to change their lives. &nbsp;He was always willing to share his personal story to give others hope.

Dan was a good student and even better teacher. He was always searching for something new and innovative, always looking for ways to educate people about addiction and how deadly this disease is. When someone was lost to the disease it deeply affected him and he always felt he could have done more.&nbsp; Through the years Dan has given away countless numbers of books, DVD’s, CD’s, and Bibles; if it touched his heart he would share it. He described himself as a ‘walking commercial’.

Dan loved his children and grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments. He talked to them about inviting Christ into their lives and living a life apart from addiction. &nbsp;Just a few days before his death his grandson asked “Grandpa, can you share some of your wisdom with me?”

In a final act of love for his family he was teaching us how to grieve him in a healthy way and to be loving and forgiving and accepting of all people.

Dan is survived by his wife, Kathy Sutton of Ashby, NE; his children, Gwen Ensrud of Scottsbluff, NE, Corey (Debbie) Sutton of Melbeta, NE, Raye Sutton of Minatare, NE, and Dustin Sutton of Melbeta, NE; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Larry (Sandra) Sutton of Florence, CO; his sisters, Genelle Holder of Springdale, WA, Kay Sutton of Lincoln, NE, and Pam (Rick) Bell of Murdock, NE.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Dan’s life will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Alliance.&nbsp; Pastor Jim Settle will officiate.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family for a memorial to be designated later to: Kathy Sutton,&nbsp;11233 Rays Lane, Ashby, NE, 69333.

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

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 </figure>Dan R. Sutton, 74, died Monday, April 12, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.Dan was born April 29, 1946 in Oshkosh, NE to Raymond B. and Margaret L. (Kerr) Sutton.&nbsp; He grew up on a sandhills ranch south of Ashby, NE which was homesteaded by his grandparents.&nbsp; He attended country school and Oshkosh grade school through 8th&nbsp;grade, high school at Platte Valley Academy, Shelton, NE and was the first person to receive a personalized degree from Union College, Lincoln, NE where he graduated on December 19, 1986 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Dependency.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On July 20, 1978, Dan made a decision that would forever change his life and that date became his ‘new birthday’. For the past 42+ years, Dan has remained faithful to that decision and dedicated his life work to helping others make the decision to change their lives. &nbsp;He was always willing to share his personal story to give others hope.Dan was a good student and even better teacher. He was always searching for something new and innovative, always looking for ways to educate people about addiction and how deadly this disease is. When someone was lost to the disease it deeply affected him and he always felt he could have done more.&nbsp; Through the years Dan has given away countless numbers of books, DVD’s, CD’s, and Bibles; if it touched his heart he would share it. He described himself as a ‘walking commercial’.Dan loved his children and grandchildren and was so proud of their accomplishments. He talked to them about inviting Christ into their lives and living a life apart from addiction. &nbsp;Just a few days before his death his grandson asked “Grandpa, can you share some of your wisdom with me?”In a final act of love for his family he was teaching us how to grieve him in a healthy way and to be loving and forgiving and accepting of all people.Dan is survived by his wife, Kathy Sutton of Ashby, NE; his children, Gwen Ensrud of Scottsbluff, NE, Corey (Debbie) Sutton of Melbeta, NE, Raye Sutton of Minatare, NE, and Dustin Sutton of Melbeta, NE; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Larry (Sandra) Sutton of Florence, CO; his sisters, Genelle Holder of Springdale, WA, Kay Sutton of Lincoln, NE, and Pam (Rick) Bell of Murdock, NE.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.A celebration of Dan’s life will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Alliance.&nbsp; Pastor Jim Settle will officiate.Memorials may be sent in care of the family for a memorial to be designated later to: Kathy Sutton,&nbsp;11233 Rays Lane, Ashby, NE, 69333.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Dan R. Sutton (1946 - 2021)

Barbara Ann Arnakin, 76, passed away at Skyview at Bridgeport, NE on Monday, April 12, 2021.

She was born on January 3, 1945 in Alliance to Charles Samuel and Corrine (Lone Wolf) Youkin.

She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Rose and Arthur Woods of Eagle Butte, SD, her grandsons, Manuel Rosales and Antonio Rosales and her great-grandchildren, Savannah, Janessa and Lukas Rosales.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Nussbaum of Alliance and her brothers, Timothy John Barnes of Alliance and Felix Youman of Central City, NE.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Timothy Barnes, Sr. and her brother, Percy Youman.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God. Cremation will follow the service with burial in the Alliance Cemetery at a later date. A wake service will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

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 </figure>Barbara Ann Arnakin, 76, passed away at Skyview at Bridgeport, NE on Monday, April 12, 2021.She was born on January 3, 1945 in Alliance to Charles Samuel and Corrine (Lone Wolf) Youkin.She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Rose and Arthur Woods of Eagle Butte, SD, her grandsons, Manuel Rosales and Antonio Rosales and her great-grandchildren, Savannah, Janessa and Lukas Rosales.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Nussbaum of Alliance and her brothers, Timothy John Barnes of Alliance and Felix Youman of Central City, NE.Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her step-father, Timothy Barnes, Sr. and her brother, Percy Youman.Funeral services will be Friday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God. Cremation will follow the service with burial in the Alliance Cemetery at a later date. A wake service will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Barbara Ann Arnakin (1945 - 2021)

On April 14, 2020, Karen Brown, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 63 from a battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Karen was born on February 9, 1957 in Valley City, ND to Leonard and Marilynn Everson. She graduated from Clay Center High School in 1975. On April 2, 1977 she married Ricky Lynn Brown and soon moved to Riverton, WY where they raised a daughter, Jessica Mintken and a son, Adam Brown. While in Riverton, she worked at Brunton Company, Bear Paw embroidery, and High Mountain Seasonings. Later, she moved to Torrington, WY to be closer to what gave her the greatest joy, her grandsons. While living there, she was a manager at City Slickers RV Park.

Karen enjoyed rock hunting in the mountains and camping with her family. She was known for finding many treasures. You could also often find her quilting. She took pleasure in sewing quilts for her family and friends. She was known for bringing happiness and comfort to others. She had a deep sense of pride in being a regular blood donor.

Karen was preceded in death by her son, Adam Brown; her parents, Leonard and Marilynn Everson; her brothers, Tony (Renee), Joe Everson; and her niece, Kayla Drudik. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Brown; Daughter, Jessica (Buck) Mintken; her grandson, Gage and Easton Mintken; her sisters, Jean (Allan) Swenson and Mary Drudik; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the American Cancer Society and donate blood to your local blood bank.

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 </figure>On April 14, 2020, Karen Brown, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at the age of 63 from a battle with metastatic breast cancer.Karen was born on February 9, 1957 in Valley City, ND to Leonard and Marilynn Everson. She graduated from Clay Center High School in 1975. On April 2, 1977 she married Ricky Lynn Brown and soon moved to Riverton, WY where they raised a daughter, Jessica Mintken and a son, Adam Brown. While in Riverton, she worked at Brunton Company, Bear Paw embroidery, and High Mountain Seasonings. Later, she moved to Torrington, WY to be closer to what gave her the greatest joy, her grandsons. While living there, she was a manager at City Slickers RV Park.Karen enjoyed rock hunting in the mountains and camping with her family. She was known for finding many treasures. You could also often find her quilting. She took pleasure in sewing quilts for her family and friends. She was known for bringing happiness and comfort to others. She had a deep sense of pride in being a regular blood donor.Karen was preceded in death by her son, Adam Brown; her parents, Leonard and Marilynn Everson; her brothers, Tony (Renee), Joe Everson; and her niece, Kayla Drudik. She is survived by her husband, Ricky Brown; Daughter, Jessica (Buck) Mintken; her grandson, Gage and Easton Mintken; her sisters, Jean (Allan) Swenson and Mary Drudik; and many nieces and nephews.A memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation can be made to the American Cancer Society and donate blood to your local blood bank.

Karen Brown (1957 - 2020)

Terri Malinda Roberts age 41, of Sulligent AL was taken home by her Heavenly father and ultimate Healer on April 10, 2021 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.&nbsp; Memorial services will be held on Thursday April 15, 2021 at 7:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home. Bro. Tom Ward to Officiate. Viewing of pictures and video from 5:30-7:00.

Terri was born July 31, 1979 in Chadron, Nebraska to Fred Rawles and Debra Rawles Tiensvold. Terri was a 1998 Graduate from Alliance High School in Alliance, Nebraska. Terri Graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Nursing at The University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. Terri worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU at North Mississippi Medical center in Tupelo, MS. It was a gift from God to know Terri. She was a wife, sister, daughter and Mother and above all, a Christian woman who put her faith and God first. She loved life to the fullest. She loved being a mommy and her kids were her world. She enjoyed camping with her family and making s’mores by the campfire. She loved decorating for holidays and events at her church and home. She loved vacationing and spending quality time with her family. She was an exceptional singer and entertained us all on road trips.&nbsp; We all loved her so much and she will be greatly missed

Husband:&nbsp;Brian Roberts, Sulligent, AL

Father:&nbsp;Fred Rawles, Gordon, Nebraska

Mother:&nbsp;Debra (Rawles) Tiensvold (Gary), Alliance, Nebraska

Daughter:&nbsp;Haylie Roberts, Sulligent, AL

Sisters:&nbsp;Kodee Trout (Mike), Muscle Shoals, AL

Brytni McLaughlin (Brian), Scott's Bluff, Nebraska

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 </figure>Terri Malinda Roberts age 41, of Sulligent AL was taken home by her Heavenly father and ultimate Healer on April 10, 2021 at Northwest Medical Center in Winfield.&nbsp; Memorial services will be held on Thursday April 15, 2021 at 7:00pm from the Otts Funeral Home. Bro. Tom Ward to Officiate. Viewing of pictures and video from 5:30-7:00.Terri was born July 31, 1979 in Chadron, Nebraska to Fred Rawles and Debra Rawles Tiensvold. Terri was a 1998 Graduate from Alliance High School in Alliance, Nebraska. Terri Graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Nursing at The University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2007. Terri worked as a Registered Nurse in the NICU at North Mississippi Medical center in Tupelo, MS. It was a gift from God to know Terri. She was a wife, sister, daughter and Mother and above all, a Christian woman who put her faith and God first. She loved life to the fullest. She loved being a mommy and her kids were her world. She enjoyed camping with her family and making s’mores by the campfire. She loved decorating for holidays and events at her church and home. She loved vacationing and spending quality time with her family. She was an exceptional singer and entertained us all on road trips.&nbsp; We all loved her so much and she will be greatly missedSurvived By:Husband:&nbsp;Brian Roberts, Sulligent, ALFather:&nbsp;Fred Rawles, Gordon, NebraskaMother:&nbsp;Debra (Rawles) Tiensvold (Gary), Alliance, NebraskaSon:&nbsp;Carver Roberts, Sulligent, ALDaughter:&nbsp;Haylie Roberts, Sulligent, ALSisters:&nbsp;Kodee Trout (Mike), Muscle Shoals, ALBrytni McLaughlin (Brian), Scott's Bluff, NebraskaPreceded in Death By:Stepmother:&nbsp;Pat RawlesGrandparents:&nbsp;Wilma Gehrt,Weldon and Mary RawlesUncle:&nbsp;William Allen Gehrt

Terri Malinda Rawles Roberts (1979 - 2021)

Funeral Services for Patricia “Pat” Bauerkemper, 82 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska .&nbsp; Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp;There will be a Vigil Friday, April 16, 2021 at 7:00pm.

Pat passed away on April 11, 2021 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. Pat was born on January 16, 1939.

A memorial has been established for Circle of Light or Chadron Hospice 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

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Patricia “Pat” Bauerkemper, 82 of Chadron, Nebraska will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:00pm at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska .&nbsp; Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.&nbsp;There will be a Vigil Friday, April 16, 2021 at 7:00pm.Pat passed away on April 11, 2021 at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD. Pat was born on January 16, 1939.A memorial has been established for Circle of Light or Chadron Hospice 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.comChamberlain Chapel of Chadron, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia “Pat” Bauerkemper (1939 - 2021)

Funeral Services for Kyle J. Parker, 27&nbsp; formerly of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Hay Springs Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska with Pastor Paul smith officiating.

Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.

Kyle passed away on April 5, 2021 at Fort Lupton, Colorado. He was born October 20, 1993.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Funeral Services for Kyle J. Parker, 27&nbsp; formerly of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:00pm at the Hay Springs Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska with Pastor Paul smith officiating.Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.Kyle passed away on April 5, 2021 at Fort Lupton, Colorado. He was born October 20, 1993.&nbsp;A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.comChamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Kyle J. Parker (1993 - 2021)

Gilbert L. Sullivan, 74, passed away at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family.

He was born November 11, 1946 in Hanover, PA to Gilbert L., Sr. and Ruth (Ambrosius) Sullivan.

Gil joined the United States Navy in 1964 and served his country until 1970.&nbsp; He married Donna Jones and to this union, three children were born, Shannon, Amy and Lannie.&nbsp; Gil worked on the Rock Island Railroad before moving to Nebraska to work on the Burlington Northern Railroad.&nbsp; On August 28, 1987, he married Marcia M. McCune, making their home in Hemingford.

Gil never met a stranger because of his big heart and would do anything for his friends and family.&nbsp; His final gift was donating his body to science so that he could continue to help others after he was gone.

Gil is survived by his wife, Marcia; his children, Shannon Sullivan, Amy (Mike) Miller, Lannie (Jamie) Sullivan, Heather (Fred) Ash and Nathan (Hidie) McCune; grandchildren, Nathaniel Sullivan, Damian, Chandler, Reese and Ashten Miller, Lawson and Lydia Sullivan, Trevor (Brittany) Benge, Tanner (Ashley) Benge, Kamryn Ash and Madison and Gabe Bland; great-grandchildren, Quinton Benge and Asher Randolph.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, George (Nita) Sullivan; his sisters, Norma (Chuck) Womack and Lois Jean Simmons; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Jim Simmons, and his granddaughter, Emma McCune.

As per Gil’s wishes, no services will be held.&nbsp; There will be a family memorial service held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.&nbsp; Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Gilbert L. Sullivan, 74, passed away at his home on Monday, April 5, 2021 surrounded by his family.He was born November 11, 1946 in Hanover, PA to Gilbert L., Sr. and Ruth (Ambrosius) Sullivan.Gil joined the United States Navy in 1964 and served his country until 1970.&nbsp; He married Donna Jones and to this union, three children were born, Shannon, Amy and Lannie.&nbsp; Gil worked on the Rock Island Railroad before moving to Nebraska to work on the Burlington Northern Railroad.&nbsp; On August 28, 1987, he married Marcia M. McCune, making their home in Hemingford.Gil never met a stranger because of his big heart and would do anything for his friends and family.&nbsp; His final gift was donating his body to science so that he could continue to help others after he was gone.Gil is survived by his wife, Marcia; his children, Shannon Sullivan, Amy (Mike) Miller, Lannie (Jamie) Sullivan, Heather (Fred) Ash and Nathan (Hidie) McCune; grandchildren, Nathaniel Sullivan, Damian, Chandler, Reese and Ashten Miller, Lawson and Lydia Sullivan, Trevor (Brittany) Benge, Tanner (Ashley) Benge, Kamryn Ash and Madison and Gabe Bland; great-grandchildren, Quinton Benge and Asher Randolph.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, George (Nita) Sullivan; his sisters, Norma (Chuck) Womack and Lois Jean Simmons; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Jim Simmons, and his granddaughter, Emma McCune.As per Gil’s wishes, no services will be held.&nbsp; There will be a family memorial service held at a later date.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.&nbsp; Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Gilbert L. Sullivan (1946 - 2021)

Lois Jurene Odell, 82, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.&nbsp;

She was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska May 31, 1938 to Alexander and Rosena L. (Langhofer) Meter, Jr.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was baptized&nbsp;as an infant August 7, 1938.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended rural school in Bayard.&nbsp; The family moved to the farm east of Alliance.&nbsp; She graduated from Alliance High in 1955 at nearly 17 years old.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jurene married Donald Wayne Odell on June 24, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance.&nbsp; They had three children.&nbsp; At the time of their marriage in 1956, she worked as a bookkeeper at DeBolt Implement Co. and Don was an employee of Panhandle Rural Electric.&nbsp; He then was an E-5 in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, serving in&nbsp;Budingen, Germany for most of that time, where she lived with him.&nbsp; &nbsp;She sold AVON for many years, enabling her to be home and raise her children.&nbsp; Jurene was extremely creative and loved building projects.&nbsp; She and Don built their home&nbsp;themselves in 1962, using the blueprint design she created.&nbsp; Her passion for her home was her beautiful yard and flower gardens.&nbsp; She enjoyed the visits and coffee time with her close friends and neighbors.&nbsp; &nbsp;Up until she moved to Highland Park Assisted Living, you could find her out in a lawn chair pulling weeds.&nbsp; She built from wood a child’s life-like kitchen set for Vicki, which is still played with and enjoyed by her great grandkids.&nbsp; Jurene and Don built wooden barns for each of their&nbsp;kids’ families to enjoy.&nbsp; She created out of ply-wood, “Santa’s Workshop” - cut out and painted life size figures of Santa, a snowman, a deer, and a bunch of busy elves preparing for Christmas.&nbsp; Brian and his family enjoyed putting them up in North Platte, and Vicki had them at the ranch.&nbsp; This last Christmas she got to enjoy them outside of her window at Highland Park Assisted Living.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She lived at Highland Park for 1 year, 9 months; and that was her home, cherishing her love of friends and staff and the good food.&nbsp; She was happy and kept busy with activities, developing her love again for painting landscapes on canvas or shingles and barns on rocks.&nbsp; Her paintings were inspired partly from the joy of watching birds outside her window.&nbsp; Our job was to keep the feeders full so she and everyone inside could enjoy them.

Jurene loved family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She and Don followed their kids and grandkids in whatever activities they were involved in.&nbsp; Camping, fishing, following Brian in boxing, Vicki and Jason in band, many,&nbsp;many years at the baseball fields, following all sports the kids and grandkids were involved in.&nbsp; One of her favorite things she loved talking about were the trips to the Bridgeport Pits; enjoying watching her great grandkids.&nbsp; She loved her trips to North Platte, keeping busy with making salsa and having fun.&nbsp; Fun time for all the years included a good game of cards with everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She raised her family strict, but with good and Godly morals.&nbsp;

Jurene is survived by her children, Vicki (Don) Freiberger of Alliance, Brian (Peggy) Odell of North Platte, and Jason (Bette) Odell of Alliance; her grandchildren and their families, Justin (Allie) Freiberger (Kimber, Teagan, Jensen); Josh (Josie) Freiberger (Cadence, Logan, Rachel, Jack); Joe Odell; Tim (Amanda) Odell (Caleb, Isaiah, Lydia); Cody (Jenna) Odell (Kalieb and a baby girl on the way); Michael and Derek Odell.&nbsp; She is also survived by her brother, Ron (Ruthe) Meter of Alliance; her brother-in-law, Don Speer of Manteca, CA; sisters-in-law, Jean Meter of Bismarck, ND and Betty Brammer of Morrison, CO; her uncle, Reiny Meter of Bayard, NE; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Odell; her parents, Alexander and Rosena Meter, Jr.; Don’s parents, Oscar and Mary Odell; her sister, Lorna Speer; her brother, Bob Meter; sister-in-law,&nbsp;Kukee&nbsp;Meter; and brother-in-law Elmer Brammer.

Memorial services will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Pastor Bob Gump will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.

Memorials may be given to the Highland Park Assisted Living or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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 </figure>Lois Jurene Odell, 82, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.&nbsp;She was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska May 31, 1938 to Alexander and Rosena L. (Langhofer) Meter, Jr.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was baptized&nbsp;as an infant August 7, 1938.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended rural school in Bayard.&nbsp; The family moved to the farm east of Alliance.&nbsp; She graduated from Alliance High in 1955 at nearly 17 years old.&nbsp; &nbsp;Jurene married Donald Wayne Odell on June 24, 1956 at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance.&nbsp; They had three children.&nbsp; At the time of their marriage in 1956, she worked as a bookkeeper at DeBolt Implement Co. and Don was an employee of Panhandle Rural Electric.&nbsp; He then was an E-5 in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, serving in&nbsp;Budingen, Germany for most of that time, where she lived with him.&nbsp; &nbsp;She sold AVON for many years, enabling her to be home and raise her children.&nbsp; Jurene was extremely creative and loved building projects.&nbsp; She and Don built their home&nbsp;themselves in 1962, using the blueprint design she created.&nbsp; Her passion for her home was her beautiful yard and flower gardens.&nbsp; She enjoyed the visits and coffee time with her close friends and neighbors.&nbsp; &nbsp;Up until she moved to Highland Park Assisted Living, you could find her out in a lawn chair pulling weeds.&nbsp; She built from wood a child’s life-like kitchen set for Vicki, which is still played with and enjoyed by her great grandkids.&nbsp; Jurene and Don built wooden barns for each of their&nbsp;kids’ families to enjoy.&nbsp; She created out of ply-wood, “Santa’s Workshop” - cut out and painted life size figures of Santa, a snowman, a deer, and a bunch of busy elves preparing for Christmas.&nbsp; Brian and his family enjoyed putting them up in North Platte, and Vicki had them at the ranch.&nbsp; This last Christmas she got to enjoy them outside of her window at Highland Park Assisted Living.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She lived at Highland Park for 1 year, 9 months; and that was her home, cherishing her love of friends and staff and the good food.&nbsp; She was happy and kept busy with activities, developing her love again for painting landscapes on canvas or shingles and barns on rocks.&nbsp; Her paintings were inspired partly from the joy of watching birds outside her window.&nbsp; Our job was to keep the feeders full so she and everyone inside could enjoy them.Jurene loved family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She and Don followed their kids and grandkids in whatever activities they were involved in.&nbsp; Camping, fishing, following Brian in boxing, Vicki and Jason in band, many,&nbsp;many years at the baseball fields, following all sports the kids and grandkids were involved in.&nbsp; One of her favorite things she loved talking about were the trips to the Bridgeport Pits; enjoying watching her great grandkids.&nbsp; She loved her trips to North Platte, keeping busy with making salsa and having fun.&nbsp; Fun time for all the years included a good game of cards with everyone.&nbsp;&nbsp;She raised her family strict, but with good and Godly morals.&nbsp;Jurene is survived by her children, Vicki (Don) Freiberger of Alliance, Brian (Peggy) Odell of North Platte, and Jason (Bette) Odell of Alliance; her grandchildren and their families, Justin (Allie) Freiberger (Kimber, Teagan, Jensen); Josh (Josie) Freiberger (Cadence, Logan, Rachel, Jack); Joe Odell; Tim (Amanda) Odell (Caleb, Isaiah, Lydia); Cody (Jenna) Odell (Kalieb and a baby girl on the way); Michael and Derek Odell.&nbsp; She is also survived by her brother, Ron (Ruthe) Meter of Alliance; her brother-in-law, Don Speer of Manteca, CA; sisters-in-law, Jean Meter of Bismarck, ND and Betty Brammer of Morrison, CO; her uncle, Reiny Meter of Bayard, NE; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Odell; her parents, Alexander and Rosena Meter, Jr.; Don’s parents, Oscar and Mary Odell; her sister, Lorna Speer; her brother, Bob Meter; sister-in-law,&nbsp;Kukee&nbsp;Meter; and brother-in-law Elmer Brammer.Memorial services will be held Monday, April 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp; Pastor Bob Gump will officiate.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.Memorials may be given to the Highland Park Assisted Living or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Jurene Odell (1938 - 2021)

Jeffrey Allan Asmus, 59, of Scottsbluff, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at his home. His memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Dale Brown officiating. The family asks you dress casual in honor of Jeff and masks are strongly suggested. Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made to Panhandle Humane Society or Skipper’s Cupboard. Online condolences may be left at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Jeffrey Allan was born August 26, 1961, at Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Marvin and Joyce (Bauer) Asmus. He started his early education in Lyman, Nebraska and then graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1980. He attended Western Nebraska Technical College in Sidney, Nebraska where he was on the Dean’s List for Heavy Equipment Operations. While attending WNTC, he also worked for Nebraska Transport Co., loading and unloading transport trucks. He continued to live and work in Sidney for multiple years. Eventually, Jeff moved back to Scottsbluff and went to work for Culligan Water Conditioning. He also helped his father maintain his rental properties. Growing up, he spent many hours with family and friends at Lake Minatare boating, camping and water skiing. He was an accomplished slalom skier. Jeff was also an avid hunter and then realized his true passion was fishing. He spent countless hours at Lake Minatare and Lake McConaughy always trying to catch “the big one”. He was able to take his trip of a lifetime accompanying his father to fish the waters of Alaska. Jeff had many talents, one of which was detailing vehicles, motorcycles, and boats. He could make an old car look like it just came from a new car lot. He was also talented enough to play guitar, harmonica, trumpet, and piano. Jeff was ready, willing and able to help anyone who asked, whether it was mowing a lawn, fixing a car, or helping friends move. He was his mother’s on-call handy man. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a collector of many different items such as marbles, Match Box cars, and ash trays, to name a few. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Asmus of Scottsbluff; aunts and uncles, Bev (Mark) Overman and Ron Asmus of Scottsbluff; Bill Frank of Gering; Paul (Pat) Asmus of Littleton, Colorado; and Vicki (Don) Ullstrom of Fort Collins, Colorado; his cousins include: Angie Wilson of Scottsbluff; Jennifer Castro of Gering; Michael Frank of Oregon; Tim Frank of Lincoln; Roger Asmus and Andrea Lybarger of Littleton, Colorado; Jill Schneider of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Carrie Birt and James Asmus of Arizona. He is also survived by a close group of friends and his faithful dog, Flora. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Asmus; brother, Marvin Kelley Asmus; paternal grandparents, Victor and Esther Asmus; maternal grandparents, Alex and Bertha Bauer; and aunts, Wendy Asmus and Norma Jean Frank.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jeffrey Allan Asmus, 59, of Scottsbluff, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at his home. His memorial service will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Dale Brown officiating. The family asks you dress casual in honor of Jeff and masks are strongly suggested. Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery at Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made to Panhandle Humane Society or Skipper’s Cupboard. Online condolences may be left at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Jeffrey Allan was born August 26, 1961, at Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Marvin and Joyce (Bauer) Asmus. He started his early education in Lyman, Nebraska and then graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1980. He attended Western Nebraska Technical College in Sidney, Nebraska where he was on the Dean’s List for Heavy Equipment Operations. While attending WNTC, he also worked for Nebraska Transport Co., loading and unloading transport trucks. He continued to live and work in Sidney for multiple years. Eventually, Jeff moved back to Scottsbluff and went to work for Culligan Water Conditioning. He also helped his father maintain his rental properties. Growing up, he spent many hours with family and friends at Lake Minatare boating, camping and water skiing. He was an accomplished slalom skier. Jeff was also an avid hunter and then realized his true passion was fishing. He spent countless hours at Lake Minatare and Lake McConaughy always trying to catch “the big one”. He was able to take his trip of a lifetime accompanying his father to fish the waters of Alaska. Jeff had many talents, one of which was detailing vehicles, motorcycles, and boats. He could make an old car look like it just came from a new car lot. He was also talented enough to play guitar, harmonica, trumpet, and piano. Jeff was ready, willing and able to help anyone who asked, whether it was mowing a lawn, fixing a car, or helping friends move. He was his mother’s on-call handy man. Following in his father’s footsteps, he became a collector of many different items such as marbles, Match Box cars, and ash trays, to name a few. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Asmus of Scottsbluff; aunts and uncles, Bev (Mark) Overman and Ron Asmus of Scottsbluff; Bill Frank of Gering; Paul (Pat) Asmus of Littleton, Colorado; and Vicki (Don) Ullstrom of Fort Collins, Colorado; his cousins include: Angie Wilson of Scottsbluff; Jennifer Castro of Gering; Michael Frank of Oregon; Tim Frank of Lincoln; Roger Asmus and Andrea Lybarger of Littleton, Colorado; Jill Schneider of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Carrie Birt and James Asmus of Arizona. He is also survived by a close group of friends and his faithful dog, Flora. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Asmus; brother, Marvin Kelley Asmus; paternal grandparents, Victor and Esther Asmus; maternal grandparents, Alex and Bertha Bauer; and aunts, Wendy Asmus and Norma Jean Frank.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeffrey Allan Asmus (1961 - 2021)

A Celebration of Life for 82-year old Robert “Bob” Lembke will be held this summer on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Open Door Church, south of Chadron, NE on Table Road.

In lieu of Flowers, cards and/or donations may be sent to the family at 151 Lembke Road, Hemingford, NE 69348. Memorials will be determined at a later date.

Robert (Bob) Lembke was born on January 23, 1939, to Carl and Martha (Lichte) Lembke and passed away at home on March 27, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Bob was one of seven children raised on the family homestead near Dunlap, NE.&nbsp;

He attended grade school at Cottonwood Creek, a one-room schoolhouse originally located on the ranch before eventually moving to Highway 385. He also attended Chadron Prep in Chadron.&nbsp;

Bob married Violet Perkins, the love of his life, on February 27, 1960, and together they took over ranch responsibilities and continued farming and ranching for almost 60 year.&nbsp;

In addition to running cattle, they operated a successful feedlot and trucking business.&nbsp;

Bob was a lifetime rancher who could do just about anything and often did – always working hard providing the absolutely best loving, caring life for his family.&nbsp;

Bob was in the Nebraska National Guard from 1958-1961, qualifying as a sharpshooter. He was also a long-time member of the Elk’s Lodge.&nbsp;

Bob was a driving force and inspiration to his family and all who knew him. His family will always remember him for his strong work ethic, firm belief in self-reliance and personal responsibility.&nbsp;

Friends and neighbors will fondly recall his stories of coyote hunting, card games at Dunlap, and his prank playing.&nbsp;

Bob is survived by Violet, his wife of 61 years; their three daughters Nancy (Peter) Marino of Pampa, FL; Twila Leeling of Broadwater, NE; and Donna (Bryce) Dexter of Hemingford, NE.&nbsp;

Grandchildren: Levi (Nicole) Leeling; RaShae (Josh) Walker; Taya (Thomas) Sterkel and Tanner Lembke as well as seven great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl, Wayne, and Myron; Sister Glendoris Rash and sisters-in-law Ethel and Kay Lembke.&nbsp;

Thank you to all our family, friends, and caregivers who have supported us, loved us, and grieved with us at this difficult time.

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 </figure>A Celebration of Life for 82-year old Robert “Bob” Lembke will be held this summer on Friday, July 9, 2021, at the Open Door Church, south of Chadron, NE on Table Road.In lieu of Flowers, cards and/or donations may be sent to the family at 151 Lembke Road, Hemingford, NE 69348. Memorials will be determined at a later date.Robert (Bob) Lembke was born on January 23, 1939, to Carl and Martha (Lichte) Lembke and passed away at home on March 27, 2021 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.Bob was one of seven children raised on the family homestead near Dunlap, NE.&nbsp;He attended grade school at Cottonwood Creek, a one-room schoolhouse originally located on the ranch before eventually moving to Highway 385. He also attended Chadron Prep in Chadron.&nbsp;Bob married Violet Perkins, the love of his life, on February 27, 1960, and together they took over ranch responsibilities and continued farming and ranching for almost 60 year.&nbsp;In addition to running cattle, they operated a successful feedlot and trucking business.&nbsp;Bob was a lifetime rancher who could do just about anything and often did – always working hard providing the absolutely best loving, caring life for his family.&nbsp;Bob was in the Nebraska National Guard from 1958-1961, qualifying as a sharpshooter. He was also a long-time member of the Elk’s Lodge.&nbsp;Bob was a driving force and inspiration to his family and all who knew him. His family will always remember him for his strong work ethic, firm belief in self-reliance and personal responsibility.&nbsp;Friends and neighbors will fondly recall his stories of coyote hunting, card games at Dunlap, and his prank playing.&nbsp;Bob is survived by Violet, his wife of 61 years; their three daughters Nancy (Peter) Marino of Pampa, FL; Twila Leeling of Broadwater, NE; and Donna (Bryce) Dexter of Hemingford, NE.&nbsp;Grandchildren: Levi (Nicole) Leeling; RaShae (Josh) Walker; Taya (Thomas) Sterkel and Tanner Lembke as well as seven great-grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Carl, Wayne, and Myron; Sister Glendoris Rash and sisters-in-law Ethel and Kay Lembke.&nbsp;Thank you to all our family, friends, and caregivers who have supported us, loved us, and grieved with us at this difficult time.

Robert “Bob” Lembke (1939 - 2021)

Graveside Services for Keith Popp, 73 of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Chadron, will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron.

Keith passed away on April 5, 2021 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Popp was born January 3, 1948 in Scottsbluff, NE.

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in Charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Graveside Services for Keith Popp, 73 of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Chadron, will be held Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron.Keith passed away on April 5, 2021 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Mr. Popp was born January 3, 1948 in Scottsbluff, NE.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.comChamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in Charge of arrangements.

Keith Popp (1948 - 2021)

Judith A Taylor (Bolek) was born March 30, 1944 to Joseph and Edna Bolek in Rushville, NE.&nbsp;

Judy was finally reunited with the love of her life on April 2, 2021. Her beloved husband of 51 years (June 1, 1963) Jack Taylor, died in 2014, and Judy spent the last six years talking about how much she was looking forward to seeing him in heaven.&nbsp; Together they lived out most of her life in the Sandhills on ranches.&nbsp; After retiring, they moved to Ogalalla to be involved with their grandchildren.&nbsp; During that time she shared her love with numerous children she babysat.&nbsp; Judy was a kind person, great cook, and gentle soul.&nbsp; Jack and Judy shared a love for children and together they raised 3 children Stesha (Nick) Burri of Ogallala, Chris Taylor of New Mexico and Stella (Jim) Coldiron of Kentucky.&nbsp; Her grandchildren Tyler and Kade Robertson and Rylee Burri of Ogallala, Celia (Michael) Smith &amp; 2 Great Granddaughters, Phoenicia, Tamara and Jacob Coldiron of Kentucky.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sister Patricia (John) Bauer ,&nbsp; brothers Gary (Vikki) Bolek, Richard (Carolyn) Bolek, Joe (Judy) Bolek, Lynn Bolek and numerous other family members and close friends.&nbsp; She was proceeded in death by numerous family members including her mother, father, brothers Dwayne, Larry, Melvin, Jerry and numerous nieces nephews and other family members.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be Monday, April 12 at 2p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gruber officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday after 9:00 am until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to In Memory of Judith Taylor care of Stesha Burri at&nbsp;410 W. M Ogallala, NE 69153.

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 </figure>Judith A Taylor (Bolek) was born March 30, 1944 to Joseph and Edna Bolek in Rushville, NE.&nbsp;Judy was finally reunited with the love of her life on April 2, 2021. Her beloved husband of 51 years (June 1, 1963) Jack Taylor, died in 2014, and Judy spent the last six years talking about how much she was looking forward to seeing him in heaven.&nbsp; Together they lived out most of her life in the Sandhills on ranches.&nbsp; After retiring, they moved to Ogalalla to be involved with their grandchildren.&nbsp; During that time she shared her love with numerous children she babysat.&nbsp; Judy was a kind person, great cook, and gentle soul.&nbsp; Jack and Judy shared a love for children and together they raised 3 children Stesha (Nick) Burri of Ogallala, Chris Taylor of New Mexico and Stella (Jim) Coldiron of Kentucky.&nbsp; Her grandchildren Tyler and Kade Robertson and Rylee Burri of Ogallala, Celia (Michael) Smith &amp; 2 Great Granddaughters, Phoenicia, Tamara and Jacob Coldiron of Kentucky.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sister Patricia (John) Bauer ,&nbsp; brothers Gary (Vikki) Bolek, Richard (Carolyn) Bolek, Joe (Judy) Bolek, Lynn Bolek and numerous other family members and close friends.&nbsp; She was proceeded in death by numerous family members including her mother, father, brothers Dwayne, Larry, Melvin, Jerry and numerous nieces nephews and other family members.&nbsp;Funeral services will be Monday, April 12 at 2p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gruber officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday after 9:00 am until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to In Memory of Judith Taylor care of Stesha Burri at&nbsp;410 W. M Ogallala, NE 69153.

Judith A Taylor (Bolek) (1944 - 2021)

Dylan Blake Shoemaker, 27, passed away April 2, 2021 at his home in Chadron, Nebraska.

He was born November 19, 1993 in Alliance to Kristy Shoemaker and David Lewis.&nbsp; He was adopted by Travis Shoemaker in 2001.&nbsp; Dylan was currently working as a cook at Helen’s Restaurant in Chadron.

Dylan loved hunting and fishing.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his son, Noah and he enjoyed playing basketball with his sister, Janaye.&nbsp;&nbsp; He had a heart of gold and would do anything to help other people. Dylan loved his sisters and especially enjoyed his phone calls with his mom. He truly will be missed.

He is survived by his parents, Travis and Kristy Shoemaker and David Lewis, his son, Noah, his sisters Brooke and Janaye Shoemaker, and Daveigha Lewis, his grandparents, Gene Kling, Jinny Shoemaker, Linda Lewis, his great-grandmother, Norma Todd and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Shoemaker and Peggy Kling.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be Friday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Dylan Blake Shoemaker, 27, passed away April 2, 2021 at his home in Chadron, Nebraska.He was born November 19, 1993 in Alliance to Kristy Shoemaker and David Lewis.&nbsp; He was adopted by Travis Shoemaker in 2001.&nbsp; Dylan was currently working as a cook at Helen’s Restaurant in Chadron.Dylan loved hunting and fishing.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his son, Noah and he enjoyed playing basketball with his sister, Janaye.&nbsp;&nbsp; He had a heart of gold and would do anything to help other people. Dylan loved his sisters and especially enjoyed his phone calls with his mom. He truly will be missed.He is survived by his parents, Travis and Kristy Shoemaker and David Lewis, his son, Noah, his sisters Brooke and Janaye Shoemaker, and Daveigha Lewis, his grandparents, Gene Kling, Jinny Shoemaker, Linda Lewis, his great-grandmother, Norma Todd and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred Shoemaker and Peggy Kling.&nbsp;Memorial services will be Friday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Dylan Blake Shoemaker (1993 - 2021)

Graveside Services for Ben Garvin of Clovis, California, formerly of Crawford, Nebraska will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:30am at Crawford City Cemetery in Crawford, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Ben passed away on April 4, 2021 in Fresno, California.&nbsp;

Ben was born on August 23, 1925 in Silverton, Texas.

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 </figure>Graveside Services for Ben Garvin of Clovis, California, formerly of Crawford, Nebraska will be held Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 10:30am at Crawford City Cemetery in Crawford, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.Ben passed away on April 4, 2021 in Fresno, California.&nbsp;Ben was born on August 23, 1925 in Silverton, Texas.Online condolences may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.comChamberlain Chapel of Chadron, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Ben Garvin (1925 - 2021)

Susan Irene Forsstrom, beloved mother, grandmother, wife passed away on March 31, 2021 at her home.

She was born April 16, 1944 in Rockland, Maine to Robert and Anna Power. She married Larry Forsstrom on January 15, 1966 in New London, CT.

She earned her RN degree from Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London, CT. Susan and Larry moved to Lincoln, NE where Susan worked in the neonatal unit at Lincoln General Hospital. Their daughter Anna was born in 1971 in Lincoln, NE. Soon after the birth of their daughter, Susan and Larry moved to Alliance to be close to family. She continued nursing at St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance and then BBGH.

Susan never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She always made sure to send out a beautiful card with specially placed stickers on the envelope, and an extra little note about how much she loved you.

She is survived by her husband Larry Forsstrom of Alliance, NE. Daughter Anna and Glen Schild of Rapid City, S.D., grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Schild of Rapid City S.D., sister Loretta and Mike Debolt of The Dalles, OR., sister-in law-, Sharon Griffith and Jeff Cole of Alliance, brother-in-law Mark Forsstrom of Osceola, IA., and best friend Catherine Peterson of Hot Springs, S.D.

Susan was preceded in death by her parents, sister Maureen Power, mother-in-law Anna Forsstrom, and brother-in-law Jerry Griffith.

No services will be held as requested by Susan.

Memorials may be given to Panhandle Human Society.

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 </figure>Susan Irene Forsstrom, beloved mother, grandmother, wife passed away on March 31, 2021 at her home.She was born April 16, 1944 in Rockland, Maine to Robert and Anna Power. She married Larry Forsstrom on January 15, 1966 in New London, CT.She earned her RN degree from Joseph Lawrence School of Nursing in New London, CT. Susan and Larry moved to Lincoln, NE where Susan worked in the neonatal unit at Lincoln General Hospital. Their daughter Anna was born in 1971 in Lincoln, NE. Soon after the birth of their daughter, Susan and Larry moved to Alliance to be close to family. She continued nursing at St. Joseph Hospital in Alliance and then BBGH.Susan never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She always made sure to send out a beautiful card with specially placed stickers on the envelope, and an extra little note about how much she loved you.She is survived by her husband Larry Forsstrom of Alliance, NE. Daughter Anna and Glen Schild of Rapid City, S.D., grandchildren Nathan and Jacob Schild of Rapid City S.D., sister Loretta and Mike Debolt of The Dalles, OR., sister-in law-, Sharon Griffith and Jeff Cole of Alliance, brother-in-law Mark Forsstrom of Osceola, IA., and best friend Catherine Peterson of Hot Springs, S.D.Susan was preceded in death by her parents, sister Maureen Power, mother-in-law Anna Forsstrom, and brother-in-law Jerry Griffith.No services will be held as requested by Susan.Memorials may be given to Panhandle Human Society.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Susan Irene Forsstrom (1944 - 2021)

Marilyn S. Hutchings, 67, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home.

Marilyn was born November 15, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Marion L. and Pauline (Wise) Jacobs.

She married Timothy Hutchings on February 18, 1985.&nbsp; To this union, a daughter, Jennifer was born.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Marilyn lived in Cape Girardeau, Missouri most of her life working as the Adult Services Associate at the library. She was also an adjunct professor at Southeast Missouri State University teaching English.&nbsp; She had a love for genealogy research and was an avid book reader.&nbsp; She moved to Alliance, Nebraska in December of 2020 to be near her family.

She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Jennifer and Jim Pruitt of Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association,&nbsp;3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674.

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 </figure>Marilyn S. Hutchings, 67, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home.Marilyn was born November 15, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Marion L. and Pauline (Wise) Jacobs.She married Timothy Hutchings on February 18, 1985.&nbsp; To this union, a daughter, Jennifer was born.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Marilyn lived in Cape Girardeau, Missouri most of her life working as the Adult Services Associate at the library. She was also an adjunct professor at Southeast Missouri State University teaching English.&nbsp; She had a love for genealogy research and was an avid book reader.&nbsp; She moved to Alliance, Nebraska in December of 2020 to be near her family.She is survived by her daughter and her husband, Jennifer and Jim Pruitt of Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association,&nbsp;3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, Illinois, 60674.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Marilyn S. Hutchings (1953 - 2021)

Sister Karen McCrory, 74, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center.

She was born October 28, 1946 in Canon City, CO to Charles Lowell and Arletta Leona (Klepper) McCrory. She received her associate’s degree from Adams State College in 1971.

Sister Karen followed the Lord’s call to the Sisters of St. Francis and entered as a candidate at Marycrest Convent in Denver on June 11, 1975.&nbsp; She professed her vows on June 4, 1978.

Sister Karen’s ministry began in Pastoral Ministry at Marycrest in Denver and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Minot, ND. In 1987 she began mission work in Tanzania, Africa for 3 years. She would then return to Minot in pastoral ministry. In 1998 she moved to Denver and attended Cottonwood School of Massage Therapy.&nbsp; In 2004 she relocated to Alliance and opened her own office.&nbsp; Sister Karen would continue her ministry in massage therapy in both Alliance and Denver.&nbsp; While in Denver she also worked in ministry for the Guadalupe Community and in Alliance with parish ministry at Holy Rosary Parish. She retired in 2017.

She is survived by her brother, Loren McCrory of Cahone, CO, and her niece and nephews, Braden McCrory, Morgen McCrory and Shawn McCrory of Colorado.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be Monday, April 5 at Marian Chapel.&nbsp; Due to COVID concerns, the service will be private.&nbsp; A link to a Zoom viewing of the service will be posted to Sr. Karen’s memorial page at www.batesgould.com when it becomes available prior to service time. Sister Karen will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Alliance.

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 </figure>Sister Karen McCrory, 74, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center.She was born October 28, 1946 in Canon City, CO to Charles Lowell and Arletta Leona (Klepper) McCrory. She received her associate’s degree from Adams State College in 1971.Sister Karen followed the Lord’s call to the Sisters of St. Francis and entered as a candidate at Marycrest Convent in Denver on June 11, 1975.&nbsp; She professed her vows on June 4, 1978.Sister Karen’s ministry began in Pastoral Ministry at Marycrest in Denver and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Minot, ND. In 1987 she began mission work in Tanzania, Africa for 3 years. She would then return to Minot in pastoral ministry. In 1998 she moved to Denver and attended Cottonwood School of Massage Therapy.&nbsp; In 2004 she relocated to Alliance and opened her own office.&nbsp; Sister Karen would continue her ministry in massage therapy in both Alliance and Denver.&nbsp; While in Denver she also worked in ministry for the Guadalupe Community and in Alliance with parish ministry at Holy Rosary Parish. She retired in 2017.She is survived by her brother, Loren McCrory of Cahone, CO, and her niece and nephews, Braden McCrory, Morgen McCrory and Shawn McCrory of Colorado.&nbsp;Funeral services will be Monday, April 5 at Marian Chapel.&nbsp; Due to COVID concerns, the service will be private.&nbsp; A link to a Zoom viewing of the service will be posted to Sr. Karen’s memorial page at www.batesgould.com when it becomes available prior to service time. Sister Karen will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery in Alliance.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Sister Karen McCrory (1946 - 2021)

Jack Allen Moss, 64 passed away at his home at Lake Texoma, Texas on March 23rd, 2021.

Jack was born on May 31st, 1956 in Alliance, NE and raised by Dorothy and Verle Moss. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1974. He served in the Army National Guard for four years. While living in Alliance Jack worked for BNSF as a pipefitter.

Jack was united in marriage to Jane Beiber in 1976. From this union they welcomed three children Stephanie, Ryan, and Renee.

Jack moved to Texas in 1997. In 2003 he married Angie Stewart. Together they made Southlake, Texas their home.

While living in Texas, Jack enjoyed working for Coca Cola and MillerCoors. He found his dream job in Sacramento, California at Blue Diamond Almond. Working for Blue Diamond Almond gave him the opportunity of traveling the world. He retired in February 2020 and was enjoying the retirement life living at Lake Texoma, Texas and frequently traveling to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

Jack lived each day to the fullest. He had a passion for fishing, boating and being by the water and enjoyed sharing that passion with everyone he loved. Jack loved traveling the world and was always ready for the next adventure. Jack loved sharing all of his favorite places with us.

Jack is survived by his daughters, Stephanie( Aaron) Frohman and Renee Moss (Chris Callan) of Alliance and his son, Ryan (Stephanie) Moss of Valley, NE, his grandchildren, Keegan, Braden and Brooklyn Frohman of Alliance ,and Hudson and Harper Moss of Valley, NE. He is also survived by his siblings, Janet Nunes of Lincoln, NE, Joan (Mike) Shannon, twin sister Jill (Roger) Bauer, Margie Moss all of Alliance, Verla (Bryon) Murray of Bozeman, MT, George Moss of Columbus, GA and Terri (Ron) Wood of Hemingford, NE and father, Verle Moss of Alliance, NE.&nbsp; He is also survived by Jane Moss of Alliance and Angie Moss of Southlake, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Moss and brother, Jerry Nunes.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday April 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance, NE with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will be at the Alliance Cemetery. A reception to follow at Newberry's in Alliance.

Memorials may be given to the family for a later designation.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Stephanie Frohman,&nbsp;2106 Sweetwater Avenue, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.

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 </figure>Jack Allen Moss, 64 passed away at his home at Lake Texoma, Texas on March 23rd, 2021.Jack was born on May 31st, 1956 in Alliance, NE and raised by Dorothy and Verle Moss. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1974. He served in the Army National Guard for four years. While living in Alliance Jack worked for BNSF as a pipefitter.Jack was united in marriage to Jane Beiber in 1976. From this union they welcomed three children Stephanie, Ryan, and Renee.Jack moved to Texas in 1997. In 2003 he married Angie Stewart. Together they made Southlake, Texas their home.While living in Texas, Jack enjoyed working for Coca Cola and MillerCoors. He found his dream job in Sacramento, California at Blue Diamond Almond. Working for Blue Diamond Almond gave him the opportunity of traveling the world. He retired in February 2020 and was enjoying the retirement life living at Lake Texoma, Texas and frequently traveling to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.Jack lived each day to the fullest. He had a passion for fishing, boating and being by the water and enjoyed sharing that passion with everyone he loved. Jack loved traveling the world and was always ready for the next adventure. Jack loved sharing all of his favorite places with us.Jack is survived by his daughters, Stephanie( Aaron) Frohman and Renee Moss (Chris Callan) of Alliance and his son, Ryan (Stephanie) Moss of Valley, NE, his grandchildren, Keegan, Braden and Brooklyn Frohman of Alliance ,and Hudson and Harper Moss of Valley, NE. He is also survived by his siblings, Janet Nunes of Lincoln, NE, Joan (Mike) Shannon, twin sister Jill (Roger) Bauer, Margie Moss all of Alliance, Verla (Bryon) Murray of Bozeman, MT, George Moss of Columbus, GA and Terri (Ron) Wood of Hemingford, NE and father, Verle Moss of Alliance, NE.&nbsp; He is also survived by Jane Moss of Alliance and Angie Moss of Southlake, TX, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Moss and brother, Jerry Nunes.Memorial services will be held Wednesday April 7th at 1:00 p.m. at Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance, NE with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will be at the Alliance Cemetery. A reception to follow at Newberry's in Alliance.Memorials may be given to the family for a later designation.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Stephanie Frohman,&nbsp;2106 Sweetwater Avenue, Alliance, NE&nbsp; 69301.Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Jack Allen Moss (1956 - 2021)

Virginia L. (Bolek) Best, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Hemingford Community Care Center.&nbsp;Graveside services will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Cemetery.  Mr. Greg Carter will officiate.

Virginia “Ginger” was born September 15, 1935 to Arlie G. and Vernona (Irwin) Gilliam in Hay Springs, Nebraska where she grew up and attended school.

She married Melvin Bolek in early 1953 and resided on the Forney Ranch for a short time. They traveled and lived in Pennsylvania while Melvin served our country in the Armed Forces, later moving to Alliance and raising their family at 508 Hudson. They are the parents of 2 boys and 2 girls. During this time she worked at Don's Café. After Melvin's untimely death on December 11, 1968, Virginia&nbsp;was faced with raising 4 children alone and forced to learn how to drive a car and find employment. She&nbsp;worked for RK Nelson as an accountant for several years and later completing her career and retiring from the Guardian State Bank in the accounting department in 1986.

On December 3, 1974, Virginia married Robert “Bob” Best in Rawlings, Wyoming and they resided at the home on 508 Hudson.&nbsp;After their retirement, they enjoyed fishing and relaxing at their vacation home at Lake McConaughy.

Virginia also enjoyed making ceramics, playing cards with family, camping, fishing and reading.

She is survived by her sons, Rick (Vicki) Bolek of Alliance, Mark Bolek of Westminster, CO; Daughters, Vickie Butler of Henry, NE, and Debra (Jon) DeBusk of Las Vegas, NV.; Sisters, Lois Johnson of Chadron, Rita (John) Jungck of Rawlings, WY; Step-children, David (Linda) Best of Conowingo, MD, Richard (Bonny) Best of Alliance, Ron (Robyn) Best of Sterling CO, Randy (Terri) Best of Arvada, CO, Denny (Carol) Best of Rapid City, SD and Debbie (Scott) Dagit of Cedar Fall, IA. She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren,&nbsp;3 Great-Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Melvin, her second husband Robert “Bob”, her brother-in-law Harland Johnson and her nephew, Doug Johnson.

Memorials may be given to “Quilts of Valor” and sent in care of Kathy Dye at, 2450 CR 68, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301, or to Rick Bolek,&nbsp;1308 Dakota Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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 </figure>Virginia L. (Bolek) Best, 85, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Hemingford Community Care Center.&nbsp;Graveside services will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Cemetery. Mr. Greg Carter will officiate.Virginia “Ginger” was born September 15, 1935 to Arlie G. and Vernona (Irwin) Gilliam in Hay Springs, Nebraska where she grew up and attended school.She married Melvin Bolek in early 1953 and resided on the Forney Ranch for a short time. They traveled and lived in Pennsylvania while Melvin served our country in the Armed Forces, later moving to Alliance and raising their family at 508 Hudson. They are the parents of 2 boys and 2 girls. During this time she worked at Don's Café. After Melvin's untimely death on December 11, 1968, Virginia&nbsp;was faced with raising 4 children alone and forced to learn how to drive a car and find employment. She&nbsp;worked for RK Nelson as an accountant for several years and later completing her career and retiring from the Guardian State Bank in the accounting department in 1986.On December 3, 1974, Virginia married Robert “Bob” Best in Rawlings, Wyoming and they resided at the home on 508 Hudson.&nbsp;After their retirement, they enjoyed fishing and relaxing at their vacation home at Lake McConaughy.Virginia also enjoyed making ceramics, playing cards with family, camping, fishing and reading.She is survived by her sons, Rick (Vicki) Bolek of Alliance, Mark Bolek of Westminster, CO; Daughters, Vickie Butler of Henry, NE, and Debra (Jon) DeBusk of Las Vegas, NV.; Sisters, Lois Johnson of Chadron, Rita (John) Jungck of Rawlings, WY; Step-children, David (Linda) Best of Conowingo, MD, Richard (Bonny) Best of Alliance, Ron (Robyn) Best of Sterling CO, Randy (Terri) Best of Arvada, CO, Denny (Carol) Best of Rapid City, SD and Debbie (Scott) Dagit of Cedar Fall, IA. She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren,&nbsp;3 Great-Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Melvin, her second husband Robert “Bob”, her brother-in-law Harland Johnson and her nephew, Doug Johnson.Memorials may be given to “Quilts of Valor” and sent in care of Kathy Dye at, 2450 CR 68, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301, or to Rick Bolek,&nbsp;1308 Dakota Avenue, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>

Virginia L. (Bolek) Best (1935 - 2020)

Jack LeRoy Woods, 80, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home in Alliance.

He was born on February 9, 1941 in Alliance to Elmer Milo and Inez (Dempsey) Woods.&nbsp; Jack graduated from Alliance High School and served in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He considered his time in the army as the best thing that ever happened to him.&nbsp;&nbsp; A lifelong resident of Alliance Jack worked for Sloan Irrigation, Prairie States Feedlot and Alliance Tractor and Implement Company. He retired from there after 30 years employment in 2007.

On April 3, 1970 he was united in marriage to Theresa Ann Hooper in Hot Springs, SD.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa, his sons, Scott (Angela) Woods of Alliance and Andy (Willa) Woods of Scottsbluff, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Jerry (Sharon) Woods of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Walter and Elmer, and his sisters, Betty Davis, Margaret Hewitt and Leota Haskett.

Memorial services will be Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Information about this foundation is available at t2t.org.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jack LeRoy Woods, 80, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home in Alliance.He was born on February 9, 1941 in Alliance to Elmer Milo and Inez (Dempsey) Woods.&nbsp; Jack graduated from Alliance High School and served in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He considered his time in the army as the best thing that ever happened to him.&nbsp;&nbsp; A lifelong resident of Alliance Jack worked for Sloan Irrigation, Prairie States Feedlot and Alliance Tractor and Implement Company. He retired from there after 30 years employment in 2007.On April 3, 1970 he was united in marriage to Theresa Ann Hooper in Hot Springs, SD.He is survived by his wife, Theresa, his sons, Scott (Angela) Woods of Alliance and Andy (Willa) Woods of Scottsbluff, 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.&nbsp; He is also survived by his brother, Jerry (Sharon) Woods of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Walter and Elmer, and his sisters, Betty Davis, Margaret Hewitt and Leota Haskett.Memorial services will be Saturday, March 27 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will be in the Alliance Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Information about this foundation is available at t2t.org.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Jack LeRoy Woods (1941 - 2021)

Curtis Alan Deines, age 52, passed away on March 19, 2021. Born in Torrington, WY, he was the youngest child of Leonard and Janice Deines. His older sister Staci John was not only his lifelong friend but one of his biggest fans. She also made him a proud uncle of two nieces.

Growing up in Torrington he was always on a sports team or could be found outside playing with his neighborhood friends. During Curt’s high school days, he was active in football, baseball, wrestling, and track. He had the best high school friends and had multiple stories of high school shenanigans. Curt graduated from Torrington High in 1987.

Curt then went on to Chadron State College, played football as a center and graduated with an education degree in 1996. His parents never missed a game in his college career. He played with some greats including Steward Perez, Don Beebe, and Davey Jones. In 2012 he was inducted into the Chadron State Football Hall of Fame.

Little did Curt know that when he met his future wife on her 2nd day on campus in 1988, he would end up marrying the love of his life that later turned into a nearly 30-year marriage. Curt and Sonya were married on November 30th, 1991. This November would have been their 30th wedding anniversary.

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 </figure>Curtis Alan Deines, age 52, passed away on March 19, 2021. Born in Torrington, WY, he was the youngest child of Leonard and Janice Deines. His older sister Staci John was not only his lifelong friend but one of his biggest fans. She also made him a proud uncle of two nieces.Growing up in Torrington he was always on a sports team or could be found outside playing with his neighborhood friends. During Curt’s high school days, he was active in football, baseball, wrestling, and track. He had the best high school friends and had multiple stories of high school shenanigans. Curt graduated from Torrington High in 1987.Curt then went on to Chadron State College, played football as a center and graduated with an education degree in 1996. His parents never missed a game in his college career. He played with some greats including Steward Perez, Don Beebe, and Davey Jones. In 2012 he was inducted into the Chadron State Football Hall of Fame.Little did Curt know that when he met his future wife on her 2nd day on campus in 1988, he would end up marrying the love of his life that later turned into a nearly 30-year marriage. Curt and Sonya were married on November 30th, 1991. This November would have been their 30th wedding anniversary.From there, in 1997 he entered into service with the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in maintenance of way and then transferred into train service as a conductor for the last several years. Curt was looking forward to retirement in seven years, which would finish his career of 30 years of service for BNSF. He cherished the thought of retirement and being able to spend more time with family and friends.His family began when his first-born Colin was born in 1994 and his daughter KayLeah in 1996. He enjoyed watching Colin play the same sports as he did, never missing a varsity contest. He enjoyed bonding with his daughter playing golf, softball, and teaching her how to drive a stick shift. Other proud moments of his children include watching both of them graduate from Chadron High, and later both graduating from college. He was so proud to see his daughter get married and later become a mother of twins. His last proudest memory was that of his son swearing in as a police officer in Chadron, serving our local community.Curt enjoyed friends and reminiscing over the good ole days. He loved to watch his favorite sports teams including the Denver Broncos, Wyoming Cowboys and the Huskers. His hobbies were golfing, camping, and tinkering on projects in his shop while enjoying a cold one. But his favorite joy was watching Colin and KayLeah succeed in life and most recently be a grandpa to Chesney and Brentley who are now two years old.Curt was loved by all and will be greatly missed for his big heart and infectious laugh. The role Curt played in each of our lives will never be forgotten.He is survived by his wife, Sonya Deines, son, Colin Deines and girlfriend, Catie Williams, daughter, KayLeah King, husband Robert, grandchildren, Chesney and Brentley King. Parents&nbsp;Janice and Leonard Deines. Sister, Staci John, husband Matt, nieces&nbsp;Courtney Williams and Korinne John. Father and Mother-in-law, Stan&nbsp;and Sherry McKnight, Sister-in-law, Shelly Cross, husband Joel, niece Megan Mosby, husband Trey, great niece Kelani, Kayda, great nephews Karter, and Kage. Nephew Brett Cross. Nephew Brady Cross, wife Keah, great nephew Brogan and great niece Breklyn Cross.A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 27th, 2021 at 1:00 PM. The funeral service will live streamed on the Chamberlain Chapel Facebook page.Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Sonya Deines through The Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE.Online Condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.comChamberlain Chapel of Chadron, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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