Obituaries
McCook and Cambridge, NE Obituaries
Derek Dame
Dec 22, 2021
Derek Dame, age 36, of McCook, passed away on December 22, 2021 in McCook, Nebraska. He was born on September 5, 1985, in McCook, Nebraska to Cynthia (Novak) and David Dame. He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School Class of 2004. Derek remained in McCook after graduation where he worked with his uncles, Doug...
Wayne Lee Carpenter
Dec 19, 2021
Wayne L. Carpenter, age 82, formerly of McCook, passed away at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE, on Sunday, December 19, 2021. Wayne Lee Carpenter age 82, of North Platte, NE passed away at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE on December 19, 2021. He was born in rural Red Willow County near Indianola on the family...
Nancy L Wilhelm
Dec 18, 2021
Nancy Wilhelm, age 89, of McCook, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Oberlin, Kansas. Nancy Leila Bridenstine was born to Rhoby M. (Davison) Bridenstine, biological father, Harry Lester Bridenstine, on September 29, 1932, in Dalton, Nebraska. She and her mother embarked on an adventure together, moving first to Sidney, Nebraska and finally to...

John Thomas Mcbee
Dec 16, 2021
John Thomas "Tom" McBee, age 80, of Trenton, passed away at Community Hospital of McCook, Nebraska on December 16, 2021. He was born on July 19, 1941, to Frank and Lucille (Ball) McBee in McCook. Tom served in the Army National Guard from 1964 - 1969 and was Honorably Discharged. Tom was united in marriage to Janice "Jan" Dodge...
Doris Virginia Mccasland
Dec 7, 2021
Doris Virginia McCasland, age 92, of Oberlin, passed away at the Rawlins County Health in Atwood, Kansas, on December 7, 2021. She was born in rural Rawlins County, Kansas, on the family farm on May 17, 1929, to Henry and Nellie (Ohlson) Wimer. She attended school in Stratton, Nebraska, and graduated from Stratton High School in 1947. Virginia then...
Janet Lynn Mccarville
Dec 6, 2021
Jan McCarville (ne Hix) unexpectedly went to meet her Savior on December 6, 2021 at McCook Community Hospital. Spending her life attending others, she herself was attended in death by her husband, James, and her four children. Jan was a great mom. She loved her children with her whole heart, and more. Jan was always patient, always kind, and...

Brett Johnson
Dec 4, 2021
Brett Johnson, age 59, a longtime resident of Stratton, passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
Shirley A Phillips
Dec 3, 2021
Shirley Ann Phillips, age 89, of Cambridge, Nebr., passed away at the CHI St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebr., on Monday, December 3, 2021. She was born near Curtis, Nebr., on August 7, 1932, to Donald and Violetta (Petersen) Wood. She attended High School at UNSA in Curtis, graduating in 1950. She attended Kearney State Teachers College and attained...
Robert 'Bob' Allen
Dec 2, 2021
Robert "Bob" S. Allen, age 70, of McCook, passed away at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, NE, on December 2, 2021. He was born in Concordia, KS, on February 6, 1951, to Sidney and Joan "Judy" (Charbonneau) Allen. The family lived in several towns in Kansas prior to moving to Nebraska in the mid-50's. Bob attended and graduated from McCook...
Wanda Fern Conley
Nov 29, 2021
Wanda F. Conley passed away on November 29, 2021, at Community Hospital of McCook. She was born in Brewster, KS, on March 12, 1936, to Andy and Sylvia (Jensen) Pounds. Wanda attended Brewster High School and later graduated with a Bachelor of Science at Fort Hayes State College in 1961. She belonged to the Delta Cappa Gamma Sorority for...
Mary Catherine Derauf
Nov 27, 2021
Mary Catherine Derauf, age 75, of McCook, passed away Saturday, November 27th, 2021, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming. She was born March 5th, 1946 to Joseph and Margaret Hassler of McCook, Nebraska. She attended Saint Patrick Catholic School and graduated from McCook Senior High in 1964. Upon her graduation, Mary attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln....
Russell 'Corky' Burton
Nov 27, 2021
Russell "Corky" Burton age 76 formerly of McCook, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born in Stratton, NE on May 17, 1945 to Lucius Cecile and Lois (Ungles) Burton. Corky had 6 siblings: Dick, Pat, Bob, Peg, Ray and Pam. Lois spent the days singing, playing music, filled the day with...
Michael 'Mike' D. Ross
Nov 23, 2021
Michael 'Mike' Ross, age 75, of Bartley, NE, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. In keeping with Mike's wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 10:30 AM at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge. Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge. Masonic Committal will be held...
Irene M. Schneider
Nov 21, 2021
Irene M. Schneider, age 92, passed away, with family by her side at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home, in Benkelman, NE on Sunday, November 21, 2021. . Irene was born on December 15,1928 to Henry and Anna Bauer. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1946 and attended McCook Community College. She married Howard Schneider on December 4,...
Lavonne Roberta Buxton
Nov 20, 2021
LaVonne Roberta Buxton, age 91, of McCook, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 20, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook. She was born on November 8, 1930 in Ewing, Nebraska to Gaylord and Prudence (Rutherford) Albright. She attended school in Page, Nebraska and graduated with the Page High School class of 1949. LaVonne furthered her education at Wayne State College...
Donald 'Rusty' George Lepper
Nov 16, 2021
Donald "Rusty" George Lepper, age 85, of Danbury, passed away at his home on November 16, 2021. He was born in Trenton, Nebraska to William and Neva (Otis) Lepper on January 14, 1936; he was one of 12 children in the Lepper family. Rusty attended school in McCook. Rusty enlisted in the United States Air Force in January of...

Kelly Susan Thompson
Nov 16, 2021
Kelly S. Thompson, 53, of Greeley, CO, died on November 16, 2021, at the Nothern Colorado Medical Center Hospice unit, from complications of COVID. She was born on December 30, 1967 in Greeley, CO, to Robert and Sylvia Chinn. She grew up in Greeley and graduated from Greeley Central High School Class of 1986. She graduated from AIMS Community...
Bruce Marvin Swanson
Nov 16, 2021
Bruce M. Swanson, age 93, passed away of natural causes on November 16, 2021 in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by family. He was born October 6, 1928 to Swantie E. and Esther Swanson at his Grandmother Swanson's house at 505 East C Street in McCook. He attended rural and McCook schools until graduating in 1945 at the age of 16....
Darrell Lee Wilhelm Sr.
Nov 9, 2021
Darrell Lee Wilhelm, Sr., age 73, of McCook, passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on November 9, 2021. He was born In McCook, NE on November 8, 1948, to Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm. He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966. Lee then completed a year of College at McCook Community College studying business....
Eugene 'Gene' A. Young
Nov 7, 2021
Eugene "Gene" A. Young, age 98, of Cambridge, passed away at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born at his grandparents' home in Beaver City, NE on May 19, 1923, to Albert and Eva (Hill) Young. Gene attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1943. Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army...
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