John Walter Reinmuth II went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2020, the day before his 60th birthday.&nbsp; He was now able to spend that day with the dad he loved, respected and honored the most.

John was born on January 3, 1960 in Sidney, NE to John Walter and Marilyn Lee (Colson) Reinmuth.&nbsp; In 1968 the family moved to Montana. There he found his love of hard work, learning to be a heavy equipment operator and working in construction. It is where he also found his love of fishing.&nbsp;

He relocated to Alliance where he worked in farming. He later worked for the City of Alliance Landfill and later at Progress Rail.&nbsp; John then moved to Hemingford in 2015.&nbsp; Health complications would require John to take an early retirement.&nbsp; Even with his deteriorating health he continued to build a home for his family.&nbsp; He was a Jack of all trades and a Master of all he put his hands too.&nbsp; He will forever be known for his doing anything for anyone and expecting nothing in return.&nbsp; John also never knew a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Reinmuth.

He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sylvia A. Reinmuth, his stepchildren, Ashley Mutchie, Shawn Mutchie and Cody Baker, his mother, Marilyn Reinmuth of Gering, his brother, Mark Reinmuth of Havre, MT and his sisters, Pamela Britsch of Gering and Lisa Reinmuth of Sherman Oaks, CA.&nbsp; He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Pastor Bob Haverick and Walker Britsch officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the West Lawn Cemetery at Gering at a later date.

Memorials may be given in care of the family.

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

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 </figure>John Walter Reinmuth II went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2020, the day before his 60th birthday.&nbsp; He was now able to spend that day with the dad he loved, respected and honored the most.John was born on January 3, 1960 in Sidney, NE to John Walter and Marilyn Lee (Colson) Reinmuth.&nbsp; In 1968 the family moved to Montana. There he found his love of hard work, learning to be a heavy equipment operator and working in construction. It is where he also found his love of fishing.&nbsp;He relocated to Alliance where he worked in farming. He later worked for the City of Alliance Landfill and later at Progress Rail.&nbsp; John then moved to Hemingford in 2015.&nbsp; Health complications would require John to take an early retirement.&nbsp; Even with his deteriorating health he continued to build a home for his family.&nbsp; He was a Jack of all trades and a Master of all he put his hands too.&nbsp; He will forever be known for his doing anything for anyone and expecting nothing in return.&nbsp; John also never knew a stranger.He was preceded in death by his father, John “Jack” Reinmuth.He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Sylvia A. Reinmuth, his stepchildren, Ashley Mutchie, Shawn Mutchie and Cody Baker, his mother, Marilyn Reinmuth of Gering, his brother, Mark Reinmuth of Havre, MT and his sisters, Pamela Britsch of Gering and Lisa Reinmuth of Sherman Oaks, CA.&nbsp; He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 8 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Pastor Bob Haverick and Walker Britsch officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the West Lawn Cemetery at Gering at a later date.Memorials may be given in care of the family.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>.

John Walter Reinmuth II (1960 - 2020

Wilma I. (Jaqua) Hutchinson died on January 1, 2020 at Highland Park Care Center.&nbsp;

She was born on November 28, 1927 in Alliance, Nebraska to Percy Jaqua and Nettie (Chancellor) Jaqua.&nbsp; She grew up in Alliance Nebraska where she graduated from Alliance High School in 1945.&nbsp; She married Hobart (Hutch) Hutchinson at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance on August 3, 1947.

She is survived by her children Daniel (Lois) Hutchinson of Lincoln, Nebraska and Kathleen Hutchinson of Alliance; Grandchildren Angel (Mike) Delgado of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jenny Garrison, Lincoln Nebraska, Danny (Jenny) Hutchinson, Lincoln Nebraska and Kerry (Dale) Lienemann of Bettendorf, Iowa.&nbsp; She is also survived by 13 great- grandchildren; Brandon Delgado, Josh Delgado, Brooke Delgado, Nick Delgado, Sierra Delgado; Michael Garrison, Andrew Garrison, and Ben Garrison, Reese Lienemann, Mason Lienemann, Conner, Peyton and Sophia Hutchinson. Wilma is survived by one sister in law Lucile Hutchinson Taylor of Rapid City, Dakota and several nieces and nephews. She as always proud of the accomplishments of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Wilma was a voracious reader all of her life until poor eyesight prevented her from indulging in that hobby. She was able to continue to listen to books on tape through services for the blind in recent years.&nbsp; She was a member of Point of Rock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution for many years.&nbsp; She was Regent for the local chapter and served as Nebraska State Regent.&nbsp; Wilma was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She also served for many years on the Knight Museum Board.&nbsp; She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Alliance where she served as Deacon and helped with serving many a funeral dinner. &nbsp;&nbsp;Declining eyesight and health prevented her from actively participating in recent years, but enjoyed visits from the members.

After Hutch’s retirement from Burlington Northern in 1980, they enjoyed traveling for many years to participate in Wilma’s DAR activities and Hutch’s Naval reunions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother Donald Jaqua, and three sisters Pauline Jaqua, Lois Moffett, and Helen Salisbury, and their spouses.

Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jay Kim officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Nebraska Services for the Visually Impaired, First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>&nbsp;with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Wilma I. (Jaqua) Hutchinson died on January 1, 2020 at Highland Park Care Center.&nbsp;She was born on November 28, 1927 in Alliance, Nebraska to Percy Jaqua and Nettie (Chancellor) Jaqua.&nbsp; She grew up in Alliance Nebraska where she graduated from Alliance High School in 1945.&nbsp; She married Hobart (Hutch) Hutchinson at the First Presbyterian Church in Alliance on August 3, 1947.She is survived by her children Daniel (Lois) Hutchinson of Lincoln, Nebraska and Kathleen Hutchinson of Alliance; Grandchildren Angel (Mike) Delgado of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jenny Garrison, Lincoln Nebraska, Danny (Jenny) Hutchinson, Lincoln Nebraska and Kerry (Dale) Lienemann of Bettendorf, Iowa.&nbsp; She is also survived by 13 great- grandchildren; Brandon Delgado, Josh Delgado, Brooke Delgado, Nick Delgado, Sierra Delgado; Michael Garrison, Andrew Garrison, and Ben Garrison, Reese Lienemann, Mason Lienemann, Conner, Peyton and Sophia Hutchinson. Wilma is survived by one sister in law Lucile Hutchinson Taylor of Rapid City, Dakota and several nieces and nephews. She as always proud of the accomplishments of her grandchildren and great- grandchildren.Wilma was a voracious reader all of her life until poor eyesight prevented her from indulging in that hobby. She was able to continue to listen to books on tape through services for the blind in recent years.&nbsp; She was a member of Point of Rock Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution for many years.&nbsp; She was Regent for the local chapter and served as Nebraska State Regent.&nbsp; Wilma was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She also served for many years on the Knight Museum Board.&nbsp; She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Alliance where she served as Deacon and helped with serving many a funeral dinner. &nbsp;&nbsp;Declining eyesight and health prevented her from actively participating in recent years, but enjoyed visits from the members.After Hutch’s retirement from Burlington Northern in 1980, they enjoyed traveling for many years to participate in Wilma’s DAR activities and Hutch’s Naval reunions.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother Donald Jaqua, and three sisters Pauline Jaqua, Lois Moffett, and Helen Salisbury, and their spouses.Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Monday, January 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jay Kim officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Nebraska Services for the Visually Impaired, First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>&nbsp;with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Wilma I. (Jaqua) Hutchinson, (1927 - 2019)

Marilyn Kay Banks went home to her Lord &amp; Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 23, 2019.&nbsp; Marilyn was born to Paul and Florence (Jewell) Koester on December 19, 1943 in Alliance, Nebraska, where she lived most of her life.&nbsp; She and her brother William (Bill) Koester were raised in the family home just outside of Alliance.&nbsp; After graduating from Alliance High School in 1961, Marilyn continued her education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she earned her degree in Home Economics.&nbsp; While there, Marilyn met and married Donald Eugene Banks on June 11, 1964.&nbsp; After completing college, the couple returned to Box Butte County where they spent their lives united together in love and purpose raising their two children, Carolyn Renee Banks and Steven Eugene Banks, on family farms and home-based businesses such as Honey and Candles.&nbsp; Marilyn finished out her working years by serving as a cook and a para in the Alliance Area School Districts as well as her many years assisting Miss Jill with the Little Angels Pre-School (Immanuel Lutheran School).

Marilyn will forever be loved and cherished by her family and friends for her dedication to detail in her home, from deliciously prepared meals (especially her cinnamon rolls) to her timeless crafts that will be found in homes for generations to come.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Kenneth Eugene Banks and Hazel Amsberry Banks, and her brother William Koester.&nbsp; Survivors include her husband of more than 55 years, Don Banks, daughter Carolyn Banks-Hoff and her love Tony Roby, son Steve Banks and his wife Susan Emmett Banks, sister-in-law Marjorie (Mischnick) Koester, nephew David Koester (wife Jing Jing, and three grandchildren, Paige Renee (Hoff) Zaro and husband Kevin, Shawna Eve Banks, and Sierra Elisabeth Banks, as well as many cousins and friends.

Memorial services will be Monday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.&nbsp; The Reverend Richard C. Mueller and Reverend Martin T. Schnare will officiate. &nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Marilyn Kay Banks went home to her Lord &amp; Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, December 23, 2019.&nbsp; Marilyn was born to Paul and Florence (Jewell) Koester on December 19, 1943 in Alliance, Nebraska, where she lived most of her life.&nbsp; She and her brother William (Bill) Koester were raised in the family home just outside of Alliance.&nbsp; After graduating from Alliance High School in 1961, Marilyn continued her education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she earned her degree in Home Economics.&nbsp; While there, Marilyn met and married Donald Eugene Banks on June 11, 1964.&nbsp; After completing college, the couple returned to Box Butte County where they spent their lives united together in love and purpose raising their two children, Carolyn Renee Banks and Steven Eugene Banks, on family farms and home-based businesses such as Honey and Candles.&nbsp; Marilyn finished out her working years by serving as a cook and a para in the Alliance Area School Districts as well as her many years assisting Miss Jill with the Little Angels Pre-School (Immanuel Lutheran School).Marilyn will forever be loved and cherished by her family and friends for her dedication to detail in her home, from deliciously prepared meals (especially her cinnamon rolls) to her timeless crafts that will be found in homes for generations to come.Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, Kenneth Eugene Banks and Hazel Amsberry Banks, and her brother William Koester.&nbsp; Survivors include her husband of more than 55 years, Don Banks, daughter Carolyn Banks-Hoff and her love Tony Roby, son Steve Banks and his wife Susan Emmett Banks, sister-in-law Marjorie (Mischnick) Koester, nephew David Koester (wife Jing Jing, and three grandchildren, Paige Renee (Hoff) Zaro and husband Kevin, Shawna Eve Banks, and Sierra Elisabeth Banks, as well as many cousins and friends.Memorial services will be Monday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.&nbsp; The Reverend Richard C. Mueller and Reverend Martin T. Schnare will officiate. &nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School or to a charity of the donor’s choice.Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.batesgould.com/" target="_blank">www.batesgould.com</a>&nbsp;with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Marilyn Kay Banks (1943 - 2019



Ruby D. Blitz, 85, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, at West Nebraska Veteran’s Home. Her funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard with Pastor Tom Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Bayard Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard.

Ruby was born December 20, 1933, near Bridgeport, to George and Katherine (Sieb) Fritzler. She grew up and received her education in area schools. Ruby married Henry (Hank) Blitz on June 21, 1970, in Bayard. They made their home in Bayard for many years before moving to the Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff, where Ruby continued to live after Henry’s death. She enjoyed the many programs and activities there.

Survivors include her brother, Delbert Fritzler, Bayard; and brother-in-law, Robert Kropp, Scottsbluff; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Her husband, Henry; five brothers and five sisters preceded Ruby in death.



Ruby D. Blitz, 85, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, December 14, 2019, at West Nebraska Veteran’s Home. Her funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard with Pastor Tom Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Bayard Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard.Ruby was born December 20, 1933, near Bridgeport, to George and Katherine (Sieb) Fritzler. She grew up and received her education in area schools. Ruby married Henry (Hank) Blitz on June 21, 1970, in Bayard. They made their home in Bayard for many years before moving to the Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff, where Ruby continued to live after Henry’s death. She enjoyed the many programs and activities there.Survivors include her brother, Delbert Fritzler, Bayard; and brother-in-law, Robert Kropp, Scottsbluff; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Her husband, Henry; five brothers and five sisters preceded Ruby in death.

Ruby D. Blitz (1933 - 2019

Funeral Services for Mary Cisneros of Chadron Nebraska will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron Nebraska with Father Todd Philipsen officiating. A vigil will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7:00PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron Nebraska.

Mary was born on September 8, 1929. She was 90 years old.

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral Services for Mary Cisneros of Chadron Nebraska will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron Nebraska with Father Todd Philipsen officiating. A vigil will be held Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at 7:00PM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron Nebraska.Mary was born on September 8, 1929. She was 90 years old.Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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