Obituaries

Nov 7, 2024

Dorothy Lee (Manley) Ankenman, age 94, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 with family by her side at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Nebraska. She was born on June 21, 1930 on the farm southeast of Wilsonville, Nebraska to Herman and Ethel (Brown) Manley. She attended grade school down by the Sappy Creek and then attended...

Oct 31, 2024

Elmer T. Frick was surrounded by family when he passed away at the Grand Island VA Medical Center on Thursday, October 31, 2024. He was 82 years of age. Elmer was born on May 24, 1942 in McCook, Nebraska to Harry and Lucille (Choate) Frick. He grew up in Culbertson, Nebraska and graduated from Culbertson High School with the...

Oct 30, 2024

Frances Marian Daffer passed away from this earth on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in the care of our heavenly Father. She was 90.

Frances was born on October 8, 1934, to Claud and Lela (Mead) Knepp in Osborne County, Kansas. She was the fourth child of fifteen siblings. Frances lived with her family on a...

Oct 26, 2024

James Ivan Moore passed away October 26, 2024 at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska at the age of 88.

Jim was born March 24, 1936 to Verle and Garland (Turpin) Moore in McCook, Nebraska. He graduated from Bartley High School. On April 24, 1955 he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Mary Case...

Oct 25, 2024

Ginny was born at the family farm north of Culbertson, Nebraska on January 18, 1935. She died peacefully with her husband by her side at her home in Minnetonka, Minnesota on October 25, 2024, three months shy of her 90th birthday.

Ginny attended District Two Elementary Country School for eight years - a mile and...

Oct 24, 2024

Leona Marie (Skinner) Smith was born on July 29, 1932 in Trenton, Nebraska to William Burton and Anna Martha (Rasmussen) Skinner. She attended school in Trenton and worked at the hardware store, Krotter and Wellet. Leona graduated with the Trenton High School Class of 1950.

On June 6, 1954, Leona married Melvin Roy Smith at...

Oct 23, 2024

James F. Sayer Tyson was born on July 5, 1955 in McCook Nebraska to Leo and Betty Sayer, and departed this life to find peace on October 23, 2024, in North Platte, Nebraska. He was 69 years, 3 months and 18 days old.

Jim was the fourth of seven children. Jim suffered the loss of...

Oct 21, 2024

William Kane Lock, beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024.  He was 12 years old.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Church of God in Trenton, Nebraska.  Burial in the Trenton Cemetery will follow services.

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Oct 11, 2024

Larry Edmond Lauer was born on February 26, 1942 in McCook, Nebraska to Edmond Oscar and Matha (Wall) Lauer. He attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School.

Larry was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Sheldon on April 1, 1962 at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. The couple made homes in McCook,...

Oct 11, 2024

Henry Edward Ruf went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 11, 2024, after suffering a massive heart attack early that morning.

A visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5:00PM - 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.

A Christian funeral...

Oct 11, 2024

Lesta Jean (Horinek) Jaggers was born on September 9, 1934 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Lester and Irma (Milburn) Dinnel. At a young age, Lesta’s father married Dorothy Dack, who Lesta called mom. Lesta graduated from McCook High School and furthered her education at Colby, Kansas and at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. She earned her Psychology Master’s...

Oct 9, 2024

Clifford Houser was born to Jess and Freda (Hueftle) Houser on March 31, 1935 in Rural Gosper County, Nebraska near Plum Creek. He attended Stowe Country School through the eighth grade.

Clifford was married to Verna Raye Brown in 1957 and later divorced. Cliff worked for his family’s Hereford operation alongside his Dad and Brothers...

Oct 2, 2024

Anna Mae “Ann” (Strang) Hart, age 94, of McCook, Nebraska went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2024. She passed away from natural causes at her home.

Ann was born in Emmons County, North Dakota on August 16, 1930 to John Joseph and Mabel A. (Winterberg) Carroll. She graduated...

Sep 26, 2024

Paul E. Newberry was born at the St Catherine Hospital in McCook, Nebraska on March 30, 1947 to Doran and Nellie (Jussel) Newberry. He graduated from high school and attended one year of college.

Paul married Margaret “Jane” Uerling on January 28, 1971 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook. Paul and Jane purchased the...

Sep 21, 2024

The life of Lisa Marie Butterflied was something you don't find often in a person. Of all things, Lisa loved her husband of 17 years, Elton. With 17 years came three amazing boys, Max, Jett and Tayt. Lisa was a wonderful wife and mother and the lasting impact she left with Elton and the boys will shine through them....

Sep 20, 2024

Jean Kirkus was born on February 25, 1932 in Kimball, Nebraska to Lee and Dorthy (Dean) Bradt. Jean attended school in Kimball, graduating from Kimball High School with the class of 1950. She went on to attend and graduate from Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa.

Jean was united in marriage to Eldo N. Kirkus...

Sep 18, 2024

Scott L Porter, 52, reunited with his dad, Gary, unexpectedly on September 18, 2024. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, dad, grandpa, and coach/teammate/friend, who will be deeply missed by all.

Scott was born on March 25, 1972 in Hastings, NE. He graduated from Clay Center High School in 1990 and went onto play...

Sep 16, 2024

Ronda Kay Wurm was born on January 29, 1945 in Wilsonville, Nebraska. The only child of Gerald Wayne and Alpha Lee (Bailey) Oliver. Ronda attended school in Red Willow County and graduated from McCook High School.

Ronda was united in marriage to the love of her life, George Wurm, in Denver, Colorado on June 2,...

Sep 15, 2024

Dr. Bernard G. Mullen, “Bernie”, 87, passed peacefully Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bernie was born December 14, 1936 in Wewela, South Dakota to George and Margaret (Gierau) Mullen. Bernie had three sisters. Bernie’s family moved to Bloomfield when he was in high school. He worked at the family store, Mullen Market and...

Sep 9, 2024

Margaret “Maggie” Josephine (Cahill) Dill was born October 21, 1953 in St. Edward, Nebraska to Leo and Jeanne (McLees) Cahill. She was the middle of seven children. She grew up on a farm outside of St. Edward and attended country school until high school. She graduated from St. Edward High School in 1972. Maggie was one of the first...