Duane Phillips
Jul 22, 2026
Duane Ira Phillips, 79, passed away at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Kearney, Neb., on July 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and friendships that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Duane was born in a farmhouse near Orafino, Neb. on October 1, 1946, to Kenneth and Illma Phillips. From an...
Gary Maris
Jul 22, 2026
Gary Maris, 69, of McCook, passed away at his home in rural McCook on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time.
Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.
Gary Hinz
Jul 14, 2026
Gary Eugene Hinz passed away at his home outside of McCook on July 14, 2026 at the age of 71, surrounded by loving family.
Gary was born on July 10, 1955 to Erma (Fritz) and Harvey Hinz in McCook. He graduated from McCook High School in 1973 before attending a year at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling,...
Clara Catherine Heumphreus
Jul 10, 2026
Clara Catherine Heumphreus passed away on July 10, 2026, in Decatur, Alabama at 92 years of age.
Clara was born on August 13, 1933, to Paul and Opal Grosch in rural Danbury, Nebraska. She graduated from Bartley High School in 1951.
Clara was united in marriage to Robert Lee Heumphreus on December 12, 1953. The couple...
Nancy Lee Miller
Jul 5, 2026
Nancy Lee Hubert Miller, of McCook Nebraska, died July 5, 2026.
Nancy was born at home on April 8, 1935 to Sidney and Mary (Roach) Hubert.
Nancy Lee attended McCook Schools, graduating from McCook High School and McCook Community College. She received her B.A. Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley and a Masters in...
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...
