Sean Keeney
Jul 5, 2026
David “Sean” Keeney, 58, of Billings, MT passed away on July 5, 2026 following a courageous battle with heart disease.
Born on July 10, 1967 in Imperial, Nebraska to his parents Edwin James “Jim” Keeney and Joan Lucille (Brown) Keeney, the family resided in and around Culbertson, NE where Sean attended several schools in the area making...
James Robert Nixon
Jul 2, 2026
James "Jim" Nixon, of Bartley, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska. He was 89 years age.
James was born on February 24, 1937 in Leon, Kansas to Alva and Edith (Seymour) Nixon. After graduating from High School, James served in the United States Navy. On December 31, 1961 we married his wife,...
Lisa Miles
Jun 22, 2026
Lisa Lorane Miles was born February 22, 1964, to Ronald Dale Scott and Janet Elaine (Doak) in McCook, Nebraska. She received her GED from McCook in 1983.
Lisa worked as a dietary cook at McCook Community Hospital and later at Highland Park. She also worked for Phil at Overtime Lounge and Old Sarges as a bartender.
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Karen Brown
Jun 21, 2026
Karen Judy Brown, 87, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home.
Karen was born in Culbertson, Nebraska on April 24, 1939, to Willard and Caroline (Frick) Rippen. She lived a life filled with love, dedication and service to her family and community.
Karen was a proud lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary...
Lonnie Anderson
Jun 20, 2026
Lonnie Joseph Anderson, 85, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026. Born on March 14, 1941 to Roy and Alvena (Bruhn). Lonnie lived a life rooted in faith, family, and service to others. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska at the Douglas County Hospital.
As a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Lonnie found strength and...
Carolyn Borland
Jun 18, 2026
Carolyn Sue Borland of Cambridge, Nebraska passed away June 18, 2026 with family by her side. Born October 7, 1944 to Barthold and Velma (Butterbaugh) Hofferber in Geneva, Nebraska. She was the younger sister to James Alan Hofferber, Carolyn and James were raised on their family farm in rural Filmore County, Nebraska. Carolyn attended Rural District #3 in...
Benny Jay Trosper
Jun 17, 2026
Benny Jay Trosper “Gator” was born on February 15, 1964, to Mary (Ruppert) and Gary Trosper in Imperial, Nebraska. He was the middle child of three.
Ben grew up in Cambridge where he was very active in a variety of things. He joined Cub Scouts at an early age and continued through Boy Scouts. He played baseball...
Dale Friehe
Jun 16, 2026
Dale Edward Friehe, 87, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Dale was born on October 31, 1938, to Edward Carl and Edna Mae (Cross) Friehe. He grew up on the family farm near Culbertson, Nebraska, where he developed a lifelong love for agriculture and livestock. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran...
Merrel "Mike" Mikesell
Jun 15, 2026
Merrel “Mike” Ernest Mikesell, age 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters.
Mike was born on October 11, 1938, on the family farm near Belleville, Kansas, to Charles Ernest Mikesell and Mary Hope (Irwin) Mikesell. He was the fourth of eight children: Charles, Wayne, Kenneth, Merrel,...
Janet Mary Hackney
Jun 12, 2026
Janet Mary Heinz was born July 1, 1941 in Atwood, Kansas to Reynold and Arletta (Jones) Heinz. A brother joined the family later. When the children were still young, the family moved to Imperial, Nebraska.
Janet grew up enjoying band in school, spending time with family and friends. She met William “Bill” Stevenson. Janet and Bill were...
Albin Ruzicka
Jun 12, 2026
Albin Ruzicka peacefully passed away on June 12, 2026, in McCook, Nebraska. Born on June 10, 1933, in Stratton, Nebraska, to Adolph and Mary (Michalicka) Ruzicka, Albin graduated from Stratton High School in 1951. Following his graduation, he honorably served in the United States Army until 1953, after which he returned home to farm alongside his father.
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Carol Koerperich
Jun 7, 2026
Carol Koerperich, 76, of Wilsonville, passed away at her Wilsonville home on Sunday, June 6, 2026.
Carol was born on January 19, 1950 in Clarinda, Iowa. She grew up in Oberlin, Kansas and McCook, Nebraska, where she graduated from McCook Senior High in 1968.
Preceding her in death were her mother, Betty (Eggers) Carlson in 1996; her brother, Bruce Carlson in 2006;...
Alyce Mae Stritt
Jun 6, 2026
Alyce Mae (Carmichael) Stritt, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Kinship Point in McCook, Nebraska. She was a beautiful 104 years old.
She was born on March 27, 1922 to William Joseph and Bessie L. (Hess) Carmichael at home on the farm originally homesteaded by her grandparents James and Mary Ann (Franklin) Carmichael in...
Doris Lynn Stritt
May 30, 2026
Doris Lynn Stritt was born on June 30, 1958, at St. Catherine Hospital in McCook, Nebraska, to Orville and Ruth (Schamel) Stewart. A lifelong resident of Indianola, she graduated from Republican Valley High School, laying the foundation for a life deeply rooted in her community.
On February 18, 1977, Doris married Denis Stritt at the Methodist Church...
Debra Ann Bronson
May 28, 2026
Debra Ann Bronson "Debbie", a woman known for her boundless love and infectious sense of humor, passed away on May 28, 2026 in Sutherland, Nebraska at age 72.
Above all else, Debbie was a fiercely dedicated mother who poured her heart into raising her three sons: Daniel, Robert, and Paul. She had a unique gift for finding...
Lance Jording
May 27, 2026
Lance Richard Jording of Cambridge, NE formerly of Herndon, KS passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2026 in Cambridge. He was 62 years old.
Lance was born on August 21,1963 at Oberlin, KS to Clayton Lynn and Sharon Sue (Gilbert) Jording. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1982. He enjoyed sports while in school. He went...
Mark Carman
May 27, 2026
Mark Ward Carman was born December 8, 1958 in Goodland, Kansas to Max D. and Janice L. (Claar) Carman. He passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home in McCook, Nebraska at the age of 67.
On September 16, 1978, Mark married Cathy Cole at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland. In 1979, they...
Charles "Dick" Stitt
May 26, 2026
Charles “Dick” Stitt, of McCook, NE, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. He was 79 years old.
Dick was born in Benkelman, NE on March 1, 1947 to Edwin and Arline (Morrison) Stitt. He attended Benkelman High School in Benkelman and graduated in 1966. After graduation, he worked at...
Albert L. Sayer
May 24, 2026
Albert Leo Sayer, born on March 23, 1954, in McCook, Nebraska, was the son of Leo and Betty (Rickett) Sayer. He received his education in his hometown of McCook.
Throughout his career, Albert was employed by Pony Express and C&K. He was widely known and appreciated as a dedicated postman and FedEx driver for many years. Leo...
Kenneth Ray Funk
May 21, 2026
Kenneth R. Funk, of McCook, passed away on Thursday morning, May 21, 2026, at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 85 years of age.
Kenneth was born in Centralia, Illinois on December 20, 1940, to James and Violet (Nelson) Funk. He attended and graduated from Capitol Hill High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
On February 14,...
