Clint Hebbert age 61 of Ashby, NE passed away December 5, 2023, at the UNMC in Omaha, NE.

Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm MT in the Lecture Hall at the Hyannis High School in Hyannis, NE. Burial will be in the Ashby Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the &nbsp;Grant County Rescue Unit Fund or the Family. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10th, from 12:00 noon MT until service time at the Hyannis High School. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Clint is survived by his wife Suzy Hebbert of Ashby, sons Ed (Kate) Hebbert of Grafton and Joe (Makala) Hebbert of Stuart, brother Sid (Vicki) Hebbert of Prescott, AZ, sister Betty (Jim) Leapley of Hardington, SD, mother-in-law Eileen Kowalski, and many nieces and nephews.

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 </figure>Clint Hebbert age 61 of Ashby, NE passed away December 5, 2023, at the UNMC in Omaha, NE.Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm MT in the Lecture Hall at the Hyannis High School in Hyannis, NE. Burial will be in the Ashby Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the &nbsp;Grant County Rescue Unit Fund or the Family. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 10th, from 12:00 noon MT until service time at the Hyannis High School. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Clint is survived by his wife Suzy Hebbert of Ashby, sons Ed (Kate) Hebbert of Grafton and Joe (Makala) Hebbert of Stuart, brother Sid (Vicki) Hebbert of Prescott, AZ, sister Betty (Jim) Leapley of Hardington, SD, mother-in-law Eileen Kowalski, and many nieces and nephews.

Clint Hebbert (1962-2023) 

Robert “Baby Joe” Bone, 79 of Ogallala, NE died Wednesday, October 15, 2023, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Robert was born June 30, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, AR to Powell and Lois (Winfree) Bone. As a young child, the family moved to Yuma, AZ and he attended Yuma public schools and graduated from Yuma High School in 1962.

Robert met Barbara Parsons and they were married in 1967 in Yuma, AZ, where Robert worked for Greyhound.&nbsp; In 1988, Robert and Barbara divorced.

Robert continued working for Greyhound until his retirement in 2006. Robert traveled until settling down in Ogallala, NE.

Robert is preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers, and a sister.

Robert is survived by two sons; Chris Bone of Ogallala, NE, and Robert (Annie) Bone of Longmont, CO; two daughters; Seana Blankenfeld of Ogallala, NE, and Melani Bone of Brule, NE; one brother Don (Mona) Bone of Tucson, AZ; four granddaughters; Amanda (Tommy) Turnure of Ogallala, NE, Kaitlyn (Talon) Richardson of Ogallala, NE, Olivia (Conner) Stevens of Roscoe, NE and Alyssa Bone of Longmont, CO; three grandsons; Shawn Bone of Ogallala, NE, Kyle Blankenfeld of California and Ryan Blankenfeld; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bobby Brueggeman officiating of the Church of Christ of Ogallala.

Services will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.com.

Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com.

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Robert “Baby Joe” Bone, 79 of Ogallala, NE died Wednesday, October 15, 2023, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.Robert was born June 30, 1944, in Pleasant Hill, AR to Powell and Lois (Winfree) Bone. As a young child, the family moved to Yuma, AZ and he attended Yuma public schools and graduated from Yuma High School in 1962.Robert met Barbara Parsons and they were married in 1967 in Yuma, AZ, where Robert worked for Greyhound.&nbsp; In 1988, Robert and Barbara divorced.Robert continued working for Greyhound until his retirement in 2006. Robert traveled until settling down in Ogallala, NE.Robert is preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers, and a sister.Robert is survived by two sons; Chris Bone of Ogallala, NE, and Robert (Annie) Bone of Longmont, CO; two daughters; Seana Blankenfeld of Ogallala, NE, and Melani Bone of Brule, NE; one brother Don (Mona) Bone of Tucson, AZ; four granddaughters; Amanda (Tommy) Turnure of Ogallala, NE, Kaitlyn (Talon) Richardson of Ogallala, NE, Olivia (Conner) Stevens of Roscoe, NE and Alyssa Bone of Longmont, CO; three grandsons; Shawn Bone of Ogallala, NE, Kyle Blankenfeld of California and Ryan Blankenfeld; and three great-grandchildren.A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bobby Brueggeman officiating of the Church of Christ of Ogallala.Services will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.com.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Robert J Bone (1944-2023)

Dean Lake, 93, of Oshkosh passed away early Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023 in Scottsbluff.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Oshkosh with Father Michael McDonald and Deacon Dixon Powers officiating. Interment will be held at Antelope Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.

The funeral service will be streamed live via the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals) and available to watch after the service.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Lake family.

Memorials in Dean’s name can be made to the family for later designation.

Dean Robert Lake was born April 8, 1930 in Oshkosh to Irene Roberta (Pebley) and Harold Robert Lake, the oldest of three children.&nbsp; He was a proud older brother to Betty and Dallas.&nbsp; A younger brother, Martin, died in infancy.

Dean attended Antelope Valley School and the Hutchinson School north of Oshkosh and graduated from Garden County High School in 1947.&nbsp; As a boy, he loved to hunt and explore with his cousin Charlie Lake, his brother Dallas and many friends.&nbsp; He was always a favorite among his classmates and he kept in touch with all of them as often as he could.&nbsp;

Dean married Delores Krajewski in 1950 and they enjoyed over 72 years together on the farm before both moving to the Garden County Nursing Home in December of 2022.&nbsp; They farmed together, raised children together, attended church together, and fished together.&nbsp; They were always together and wouldn’t have had it any other way.

&nbsp;Dean and Delores at first rented land from his grandparents, Jules and Marie Lake then bought the farm/ranch where they lived.&nbsp; During his lifetime, he raised cattle, hogs, corn, wheat, alfalfa, millet, oats, cane, and harvested prairie hay.&nbsp; Like all great farmers, he kept very busy.

Dean was involved in many organizations including St. Elizabeth Parish Council, NRD Board, FSA Board, Hutchinson School Board, and wore out three cars traveling to National Farmer’s Organization meetings.

Dean was preceded in death by his brother, Martin, his parents, his wife, Delores, his sister Betty and husband Virgil Ring, his in laws, Fritz Kraski, Rita Kraski Schmidt, Alvin Krajewski, Rich and Mary Lou Krajewski, Budd and Lorene Leeper and many close friends and family.

Dean is survived by his four children: Ron (Betsy) Lake of Palisades, Washington, Patricia (Allen) Peters of Minatare, John (Elaine) Lake of Oshkosh, and Debra (Bruce) Conklin of Scottsbluff; Five granddaughters: Lisa Lake of Bothell, Washington, Kathy Peters of Scottsbluff, Shelley {Trevor} Votruba of Gretna, Jenna (Randy) Ross of Lewellen, and Celean {Zach} Eckert of Hastings. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Austin, Aubrey, and Autumn Votruba, Brynlee, Bryson and Bryleigh Ross, and Weston Eckert.

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 </figure>Dean Lake, 93, of Oshkosh passed away early Tuesday morning, December 5, 2023 in Scottsbluff.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Oshkosh with Father Michael McDonald and Deacon Dixon Powers officiating. Interment will be held at Antelope Valley Cemetery.Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.The funeral service will be streamed live via the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals) and available to watch after the service.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Lake family.Memorials in Dean’s name can be made to the family for later designation.Dean Robert Lake was born April 8, 1930 in Oshkosh to Irene Roberta (Pebley) and Harold Robert Lake, the oldest of three children.&nbsp; He was a proud older brother to Betty and Dallas.&nbsp; A younger brother, Martin, died in infancy.Dean attended Antelope Valley School and the Hutchinson School north of Oshkosh and graduated from Garden County High School in 1947.&nbsp; As a boy, he loved to hunt and explore with his cousin Charlie Lake, his brother Dallas and many friends.&nbsp; He was always a favorite among his classmates and he kept in touch with all of them as often as he could.&nbsp;Dean married Delores Krajewski in 1950 and they enjoyed over 72 years together on the farm before both moving to the Garden County Nursing Home in December of 2022.&nbsp; They farmed together, raised children together, attended church together, and fished together.&nbsp; They were always together and wouldn’t have had it any other way.&nbsp;Dean and Delores at first rented land from his grandparents, Jules and Marie Lake then bought the farm/ranch where they lived.&nbsp; During his lifetime, he raised cattle, hogs, corn, wheat, alfalfa, millet, oats, cane, and harvested prairie hay.&nbsp; Like all great farmers, he kept very busy.Dean was involved in many organizations including St. Elizabeth Parish Council, NRD Board, FSA Board, Hutchinson School Board, and wore out three cars traveling to National Farmer’s Organization meetings.Dean was preceded in death by his brother, Martin, his parents, his wife, Delores, his sister Betty and husband Virgil Ring, his in laws, Fritz Kraski, Rita Kraski Schmidt, Alvin Krajewski, Rich and Mary Lou Krajewski, Budd and Lorene Leeper and many close friends and family.Dean is survived by his four children: Ron (Betsy) Lake of Palisades, Washington, Patricia (Allen) Peters of Minatare, John (Elaine) Lake of Oshkosh, and Debra (Bruce) Conklin of Scottsbluff; Five granddaughters: Lisa Lake of Bothell, Washington, Kathy Peters of Scottsbluff, Shelley {Trevor} Votruba of Gretna, Jenna (Randy) Ross of Lewellen, and Celean {Zach} Eckert of Hastings. He is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Austin, Aubrey, and Autumn Votruba, Brynlee, Bryson and Bryleigh Ross, and Weston Eckert.

Dean Lake (1930-2023)

DONALD G. EICHNER, 87 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or The Keith County Senior Center in memory of Don. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1:30 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala with Pastor Albert Bader officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala on Friday, from 3 pm to 7 pm.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>DONALD G. EICHNER, 87 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his home.Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or The Keith County Senior Center in memory of Don. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live.Services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 1:30 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala with Pastor Albert Bader officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.Visitation will be at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala on Friday, from 3 pm to 7 pm.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Eichner (1936-2023)

Nicole “Nikki” Jo Knepp, 49, of North Platte, NE passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.

Nikki was born on March 17, 1974 in Sidney, NE the daughter of Jacquelin Ora Wilson (Williams). &nbsp;

Nikki loved the Christmas holidays and especially spending time with her family. &nbsp;She was a member of the Moose and Eagles auxiliary and enjoyed playing pool and camping over the years. &nbsp;She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Nikki’s memory are her husband, Jonathan Dean Knepp; son, William Dennis Butrick; daughter, Alexis Rose Knepp all of North Platte; brothers, Frank Lee Fries and Richard Fries both of North Platte; uncle and aunt, Steve and Bonnie Pursley of North Platte; special niece and great nephews, Chauntel Fries and Kaydan, Brycen, and Mason Fries; special friend, Jennifer Houchin; as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and relatives.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her dear mother, Jacquelin with whom she will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery near Hershey.

A celebration of Nikki’s life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1600 W E St, North Platte in the coffee fellowship room. &nbsp;Family and guests are asked to enter the church through the Northwest doors off the parking lot. &nbsp;Private burial of her cremains will be held at Riverside Cemetery near Hershey. &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Nicole “Nikki” Jo Knepp, 49, of North Platte, NE passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.Nikki was born on March 17, 1974 in Sidney, NE the daughter of Jacquelin Ora Wilson (Williams). &nbsp;Nikki loved the Christmas holidays and especially spending time with her family. &nbsp;She was a member of the Moose and Eagles auxiliary and enjoyed playing pool and camping over the years. &nbsp;She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.Those left to cherish Nikki’s memory are her husband, Jonathan Dean Knepp; son, William Dennis Butrick; daughter, Alexis Rose Knepp all of North Platte; brothers, Frank Lee Fries and Richard Fries both of North Platte; uncle and aunt, Steve and Bonnie Pursley of North Platte; special niece and great nephews, Chauntel Fries and Kaydan, Brycen, and Mason Fries; special friend, Jennifer Houchin; as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and relatives.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her dear mother, Jacquelin with whom she will be laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery near Hershey.A celebration of Nikki’s life will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 1-6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1600 W E St, North Platte in the coffee fellowship room. &nbsp;Family and guests are asked to enter the church through the Northwest doors off the parking lot. &nbsp;Private burial of her cremains will be held at Riverside Cemetery near Hershey. &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Nicole "Nikki" Knepp (1974-2023)

&nbsp; Ronald Charles Anderson was born June 21, 1965 in Imperial, NE to Charles and Marilyn (McNeil) Anderson. Ron attended Chase County High School. Through the years, Ron was involved in farming and trucking.

Ron passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Imperial Manor, Imperial NE. He was 58 years of age.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marilyn and brother-in-law, Steve Smith.

Survivors include: Sisters: Peggy Smith and Betty (Ed) Lee all of Imperial, NE Nephew: Jarod Smith (Lisa) Nieces: Jamie (Chris) Jussel, Holly (Jeff) Lempke and Nicole Peterson

Ron chose cremation. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Imperial Manor or Imperial Volunteer Fire Department.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Ronald Charles Anderson was born June 21, 1965 in Imperial, NE to Charles and Marilyn (McNeil) Anderson. Ron attended Chase County High School. Through the years, Ron was involved in farming and trucking.Ron passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Imperial Manor, Imperial NE. He was 58 years of age.Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marilyn and brother-in-law, Steve Smith.Survivors include: Sisters: Peggy Smith and Betty (Ed) Lee all of Imperial, NE Nephew: Jarod Smith (Lisa) Nieces: Jamie (Chris) Jussel, Holly (Jeff) Lempke and Nicole PetersonRon chose cremation. A private family service will be held at a later date.Memorial Contributions may be made to Imperial Manor or Imperial Volunteer Fire Department.

Ronald Charles Anderson (1965-2023)

&nbsp; Delores "Dee" L. DeLay passed away at age 90 on December 3, 2023, at Banner Health in Ogallala after a long illness of dementia. 

Delores was born January 3, 1933, to Emil and Ester Alice (Reneberg) Badenhoop at Smith Center, KS, where she grew up with her brother, Richard.&nbsp; Delores graduated from Smith Center High School in 1950.

In July 1950, Delores married Louis Lee Barnhill in Lincoln, NE, and their daughter, Janis, was born in 1952.&nbsp; The family moved to Hastings, NE, for a few years then settled on a farm near Kensington, KS. Lee worked with his father-in-law, Emil, in the family farm and cattle business, known as B&amp;B Ranch. Delores was a farm wife and stay-at-home mom for many years and she loved bowling; she belonged to a league in Kensington.

Lee and Delores loved racing stock cars for about 10 years until Lee passed away of pneumonia in 1966.&nbsp; Delores and Janis then moved into Kensington, where Janis went to high school and Delores worked as a secretary for Kensington Grade School.

After Janis graduated from high school in 1970, Delores moved to Boulder, CO, where she worked at the University of Colorado for 21 years, retiring in 1999.&nbsp; She married Gene DeLay in 1978 in Las Vegas and they lived in Boulder.&nbsp; Las Vegas was a favorite vacation destination for most of her life.&nbsp; Gene had 3 sons who spent many weekends with them.&nbsp; The couple divorced in 1996.

Delores was an avid reader who read hundreds of books over her lifetime and had a very extensive library in her home.&nbsp; She also belonged to a book club in Boulder and enjoyed going downtown to a pub where she had many friends.&nbsp; Delores loved the Colorado mountains and would take friends and family on scenic drives and shopping.

In 2001, she relocated to North Platte, NE, to be close to her daughter and family.&nbsp; She played Bunco with new friends, joined a local book club, and spent time with her family.

Delores is survived by her daughter, Janis Barnhill Knight of North Platte and grandson, Spencer G. Knight of North Platte; granddaughter, Joni Knight Morash (Dan) of Stapleton; and 3 great-grandchildren, Keith, Summer and Paige Morash.

Along with her first husband, Lee, Delores was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Richard.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no services.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at Germantown Cemetery, near Kensington, KS, close to her parents, Ester and Emil Badenhoop.

Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the NP Alzheimer's Support Group (116 Church St., North Platte, NE, 69101).&nbsp; Cards to the family may be sent to 2619 W. Philip Ave., North Platte, NE, 69101.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Delores "Dee" L. DeLay passed away at age 90 on December 3, 2023, at Banner Health in Ogallala after a long illness of dementia. Delores was born January 3, 1933, to Emil and Ester Alice (Reneberg) Badenhoop at Smith Center, KS, where she grew up with her brother, Richard.&nbsp; Delores graduated from Smith Center High School in 1950.In July 1950, Delores married Louis Lee Barnhill in Lincoln, NE, and their daughter, Janis, was born in 1952.&nbsp; The family moved to Hastings, NE, for a few years then settled on a farm near Kensington, KS. Lee worked with his father-in-law, Emil, in the family farm and cattle business, known as B&amp;B Ranch. Delores was a farm wife and stay-at-home mom for many years and she loved bowling; she belonged to a league in Kensington.Lee and Delores loved racing stock cars for about 10 years until Lee passed away of pneumonia in 1966.&nbsp; Delores and Janis then moved into Kensington, where Janis went to high school and Delores worked as a secretary for Kensington Grade School.After Janis graduated from high school in 1970, Delores moved to Boulder, CO, where she worked at the University of Colorado for 21 years, retiring in 1999.&nbsp; She married Gene DeLay in 1978 in Las Vegas and they lived in Boulder.&nbsp; Las Vegas was a favorite vacation destination for most of her life.&nbsp; Gene had 3 sons who spent many weekends with them.&nbsp; The couple divorced in 1996.Delores was an avid reader who read hundreds of books over her lifetime and had a very extensive library in her home.&nbsp; She also belonged to a book club in Boulder and enjoyed going downtown to a pub where she had many friends.&nbsp; Delores loved the Colorado mountains and would take friends and family on scenic drives and shopping.In 2001, she relocated to North Platte, NE, to be close to her daughter and family.&nbsp; She played Bunco with new friends, joined a local book club, and spent time with her family.Delores is survived by her daughter, Janis Barnhill Knight of North Platte and grandson, Spencer G. Knight of North Platte; granddaughter, Joni Knight Morash (Dan) of Stapleton; and 3 great-grandchildren, Keith, Summer and Paige Morash.Along with her first husband, Lee, Delores was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Richard.Cremation was chosen and there will be no services.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at Germantown Cemetery, near Kensington, KS, close to her parents, Ester and Emil Badenhoop.Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the NP Alzheimer's Support Group (116 Church St., North Platte, NE, 69101).&nbsp; Cards to the family may be sent to 2619 W. Philip Ave., North Platte, NE, 69101.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delores "Dee" L. DeLay (1933-2023)

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert “Bob” Allen Holliday Sr. was born in Lamar, Colorado on September 5, 1941, to William “Bill” Perry and Jessie Lois (Murphy) Holliday. On July 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Connie Joann Wolfe. They made their first home in Brule, Nebraska where Bob worked at Goodall Manufacturing for a short period before moving back to Wilsonville, Nebraska where he was employed by Allen Kasson and other area farmers. Other jobs included N.I. Johnson Grain Company in Norcatur, Kansas, for two years and Chavital Texaco Co. in Atwood, Kansas for a year. From there he moved his family to Eustis, Nebraska and worked for Monroe Manufacture building shock absorbers.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bob enlisted in the United States Army on January 16, 1963, receiving his basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia for mechanic school, graduating in July of 1963. He then went to Oakland, California for a short time before being transferred to Schofield Base in Hawaii, where he received a Good Conduct Medal along with a mechanic badge and a sharpshooter rifle M-1 medal. Bob was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4 USAR on March 30, 1965. Returning home to his wife, three sons and one daughter, they made their home in Fairfield, Nebraska where he worked for Fate Construction, laying brick and block along with working with cement for eight years. While in Fairfield, their fourth son, Robert “Rob” Jr. was born. The family then moved to Sutton, Nebraska where he was employed by Smith Brothers Allis Chambers dealership. While there, he attended Lincoln Technical College for auto electric systems. He graduated on November 24, 1971. After a few years, he moved his family to Kearney, Nebraska where Bob and Connie managed the Bingo gas station. He also worked for Rockwell Co. for a year. He became an employee of Roeder Brothers Construction for a couple of years before moving his family back to Wilsonville. There he owned and operated his own construction business. He and his Uncle Homer Fisher also insulated homes. Bob also assisted Dale Presler with his propane business. He then became employed by Furnas County as a heavy equipment operator. He retired from the county after 20 years. Bob then hauled grain for Vic Knutson Farms until failing health forced him to full time retirement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While living in Wilsonville, he was the Chairman of the board for 16 years and served on the cemetery board for many years. Bob was baptized in the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church on January 13, 2010. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, watching western movies, playing cards and keeping up with his family.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Those preceding Bob in death include his parents, Bill, Sr. (1981) and Lois (2003); mother and father-in-law, Etta and Byron Wolfe; (1969); granddaughter, Porsha Holliday (1994); brother, Bill (2023); his aunt, Margaret and uncle, Homer Fisher; aunt, Orpha and uncle, Earl Shaw and their son, Jerry Shaw; his grandparents, Florence Murphy and Boyd and Cody Holliday; &nbsp;along with multiple aunts and uncles.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other than his wife, Connie, survivors include his children: Royce, Kevin (Nancy), Rolland (Rose), LaNita (Paul Freinuth), Rob (Kim); grandchildren: Kristopher, Keith, Kyle and twins Jayme and Rayna, Mandy Matney Angela Holloku, Micheal and McKenzie Holliday, Dexter (Jessica) Holliday, Cortney (Jason) Mellies, Joseph, Jennifer, Jonathan and Jessie Wood, Vanessa (Stephen) Gurthrie, Shalynn (Brandon) Reichert, Miranda and Allan Holliday; great-grandchildren: Rose, Melissa and Clayton Holliday, Skyler Bethal, Nathaniel and Rylan Matney, Emmett, Ryker and Olivia Holliday, Emmalynn and Wrenley Millies, Axton and Wheston Guthrie, Chase, Hayden and Prixa Reichert; one great-great-grandson, Henry Carrasco; sister-in-law, Kathy Holliday; brother-in-law, Joe (Barbara) Wolfe; sisters-in-law: Beverly Guthrie, Carolyn Ovis, Myrna (George) Herren, Sharon (Jim) Bruening; and numerous nieces and nephews.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 11:30 AM on Thursday morning, December 7, 2023 at the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church.&nbsp; Burial with full military honors will follow in the Wilsonville Cemetery.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cambridge Senior Center in Bob’s memory.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert “Bob” Allen Holliday Sr. was born in Lamar, Colorado on September 5, 1941, to William “Bill” Perry and Jessie Lois (Murphy) Holliday. On July 12, 1958, he was united in marriage to Connie Joann Wolfe. They made their first home in Brule, Nebraska where Bob worked at Goodall Manufacturing for a short period before moving back to Wilsonville, Nebraska where he was employed by Allen Kasson and other area farmers. Other jobs included N.I. Johnson Grain Company in Norcatur, Kansas, for two years and Chavital Texaco Co. in Atwood, Kansas for a year. From there he moved his family to Eustis, Nebraska and worked for Monroe Manufacture building shock absorbers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bob enlisted in the United States Army on January 16, 1963, receiving his basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia for mechanic school, graduating in July of 1963. He then went to Oakland, California for a short time before being transferred to Schofield Base in Hawaii, where he received a Good Conduct Medal along with a mechanic badge and a sharpshooter rifle M-1 medal. Bob was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4 USAR on March 30, 1965. Returning home to his wife, three sons and one daughter, they made their home in Fairfield, Nebraska where he worked for Fate Construction, laying brick and block along with working with cement for eight years. While in Fairfield, their fourth son, Robert “Rob” Jr. was born. The family then moved to Sutton, Nebraska where he was employed by Smith Brothers Allis Chambers dealership. While there, he attended Lincoln Technical College for auto electric systems. He graduated on November 24, 1971. After a few years, he moved his family to Kearney, Nebraska where Bob and Connie managed the Bingo gas station. He also worked for Rockwell Co. for a year. He became an employee of Roeder Brothers Construction for a couple of years before moving his family back to Wilsonville. There he owned and operated his own construction business. He and his Uncle Homer Fisher also insulated homes. Bob also assisted Dale Presler with his propane business. He then became employed by Furnas County as a heavy equipment operator. He retired from the county after 20 years. Bob then hauled grain for Vic Knutson Farms until failing health forced him to full time retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; While living in Wilsonville, he was the Chairman of the board for 16 years and served on the cemetery board for many years. Bob was baptized in the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church on January 13, 2010. Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, watching western movies, playing cards and keeping up with his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Those preceding Bob in death include his parents, Bill, Sr. (1981) and Lois (2003); mother and father-in-law, Etta and Byron Wolfe; (1969); granddaughter, Porsha Holliday (1994); brother, Bill (2023); his aunt, Margaret and uncle, Homer Fisher; aunt, Orpha and uncle, Earl Shaw and their son, Jerry Shaw; his grandparents, Florence Murphy and Boyd and Cody Holliday; &nbsp;along with multiple aunts and uncles.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Other than his wife, Connie, survivors include his children: Royce, Kevin (Nancy), Rolland (Rose), LaNita (Paul Freinuth), Rob (Kim); grandchildren: Kristopher, Keith, Kyle and twins Jayme and Rayna, Mandy Matney Angela Holloku, Micheal and McKenzie Holliday, Dexter (Jessica) Holliday, Cortney (Jason) Mellies, Joseph, Jennifer, Jonathan and Jessie Wood, Vanessa (Stephen) Gurthrie, Shalynn (Brandon) Reichert, Miranda and Allan Holliday; great-grandchildren: Rose, Melissa and Clayton Holliday, Skyler Bethal, Nathaniel and Rylan Matney, Emmett, Ryker and Olivia Holliday, Emmalynn and Wrenley Millies, Axton and Wheston Guthrie, Chase, Hayden and Prixa Reichert; one great-great-grandson, Henry Carrasco; sister-in-law, Kathy Holliday; brother-in-law, Joe (Barbara) Wolfe; sisters-in-law: Beverly Guthrie, Carolyn Ovis, Myrna (George) Herren, Sharon (Jim) Bruening; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 11:30 AM on Thursday morning, December 7, 2023 at the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church.&nbsp; Burial with full military honors will follow in the Wilsonville Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cambridge Senior Center in Bob’s memory.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge.

Robert "Bob" Allen Holliday (1941-2023) 

Eldree F. Walker, age 88, a long-time Ogallala resident, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Sedgewick County Hospital, Julesburg, CO.

Eldree was born January 21, 1935, in Pryor, OK to Loren and Alma (Phillips) Robinette. She grew up in Grainton, NE, later moving with her family to Ogallala where she graduated High School.

Ree married Charles Walker in May of 1953. To this union, five children were born. After several years as a secretary and being fortunate enough to retire from Holtzfaster Irrigation, Charlie and Ree spent hours following their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to various sporting events, while also finding time to be devoted Husker fans.

A great passion for camping built many loving friendships along life’s way. Lake McConaughy being at the top of Ree’s list of favorite places. Charlie and Ree spent winter months in the south to escape the cold and relish in the sunshine, becoming her favorite hobby.

Ree loved to read, crochet, and simply sit in the sunshine. She was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and an active member of the Women of the Moose.

Eldree is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister Wanda Mercer, and a brother Harold Robinette.

She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Jeff) Johnson of Rushville, NE, Mike (Leah) Walker of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Barry (Cindy) Walker of Big Springs, NE, Brad (Tobi) Walker of Phoenix, AZ and Kelle (Steve) Brott of Chappell, NE; and 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

A private family committal service will take place in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE.

Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Ree Walker</figcaption>
 </figure>Eldree F. Walker, age 88, a long-time Ogallala resident, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Sedgewick County Hospital, Julesburg, CO.Eldree was born January 21, 1935, in Pryor, OK to Loren and Alma (Phillips) Robinette. She grew up in Grainton, NE, later moving with her family to Ogallala where she graduated High School.Ree married Charles Walker in May of 1953. To this union, five children were born. After several years as a secretary and being fortunate enough to retire from Holtzfaster Irrigation, Charlie and Ree spent hours following their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to various sporting events, while also finding time to be devoted Husker fans.A great passion for camping built many loving friendships along life’s way. Lake McConaughy being at the top of Ree’s list of favorite places. Charlie and Ree spent winter months in the south to escape the cold and relish in the sunshine, becoming her favorite hobby.Ree loved to read, crochet, and simply sit in the sunshine. She was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church and an active member of the Women of the Moose.Eldree is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister Wanda Mercer, and a brother Harold Robinette.She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Jeff) Johnson of Rushville, NE, Mike (Leah) Walker of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Barry (Cindy) Walker of Big Springs, NE, Brad (Tobi) Walker of Phoenix, AZ and Kelle (Steve) Brott of Chappell, NE; and 17 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.A private family committal service will take place in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.comDraucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Eldree Walker (1935-2023)

Gail Ellen Tagtmeyer, age 78, died in faith in her LORD, Jesus Christ, on November 29, 1923, at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO.

Gail was born June 11, 1945, to Albert Christian and Ella Marie (Kreinbring) Christensen in Sterling, Colorado.&nbsp; She attended grade school and high school in Sterling, graduating in 1963.&nbsp; Gail married; her son, Bruce Duane Wagner, was born on August 6, 1964.&nbsp; They lived in northern Nebraska for several years.&nbsp; After her divorce, she went back to Sterling.&nbsp; Gail was then employed for about twenty years by the Sterling Advocate Newspaper as a business manager.&nbsp;

On April 30, 1994, Gail was united in marriage to Louis Eugene Tagtmeyer at Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling, Colorado.&nbsp; Their first date was a drive around Lake McConaughy.&nbsp; The couple resided in the Ogallala area.&nbsp; Gail enjoyed her friends, puzzles, computers, and singing.&nbsp; She was a faithful member of the local and zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Ogallala.&nbsp; For over twenty-five years Gail served as a volunteer at St. Paul’s in various capacities, including, but not limited to: preschool, after-school, office helper, ladies' circle, and choir.&nbsp; For the past few years, she was employed by St. Paul’s as a school secretary to the head teacher, Dru Lutkehus.

She is survived by her husband, Louis; son, Bruce of Sterling; &nbsp;granddaughter, Prairie Rose (Nick) Morales of Sterling; pet dog, Shadow; Rick Lee Tagtmeyer, son-in-law, of Chappell;&nbsp; grandsons, Dillon Allen (Jamie) Tagtmeyer of Gordon, Austin Leroy (Rachel) Tagtmeyer of Mendon, NE; Weston Lee Tagtmeyer of Chappell; great-grandson Jackson Tagtmeyer of Gordon, NE;&nbsp; sisters, Sharon Ann Hamilton of Albuquerque, NM and Lila Johanna Moore of Sterling, CO;&nbsp; sister-in-law, Vida Rilley of Longmont, CO; brothers-in-law’s, Gary Tagtmeyer of South Port, NC and&nbsp; Henry (Alberta) Tagtmeyer of Seibert, CO.

Preceding Gail in death were her parents; Louis’ parents, Edmond and Ruby Rilla Tagtmeyer; sister-in-law, Nadine Willt and Norma Jean Standart.

A memorial service will be Thursday, December 7th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, Ogallala, NE with Rev. Albert Bader of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Rev. John Stubenrouch of Ogallala, Nebraska.

Inurnment will be at the Ogallala Cemetery, Ogallala, NE.

Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 312 West 3rd St., Ogallala, NE, 69153.

The service will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.com.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Gail Tagtmeyer</figcaption>
 </figure>Gail Ellen Tagtmeyer, age 78, died in faith in her LORD, Jesus Christ, on November 29, 1923, at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO.Gail was born June 11, 1945, to Albert Christian and Ella Marie (Kreinbring) Christensen in Sterling, Colorado.&nbsp; She attended grade school and high school in Sterling, graduating in 1963.&nbsp; Gail married; her son, Bruce Duane Wagner, was born on August 6, 1964.&nbsp; They lived in northern Nebraska for several years.&nbsp; After her divorce, she went back to Sterling.&nbsp; Gail was then employed for about twenty years by the Sterling Advocate Newspaper as a business manager.&nbsp;On April 30, 1994, Gail was united in marriage to Louis Eugene Tagtmeyer at Peace Lutheran Church in Sterling, Colorado.&nbsp; Their first date was a drive around Lake McConaughy.&nbsp; The couple resided in the Ogallala area.&nbsp; Gail enjoyed her friends, puzzles, computers, and singing.&nbsp; She was a faithful member of the local and zone Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School in Ogallala.&nbsp; For over twenty-five years Gail served as a volunteer at St. Paul’s in various capacities, including, but not limited to: preschool, after-school, office helper, ladies' circle, and choir.&nbsp; For the past few years, she was employed by St. Paul’s as a school secretary to the head teacher, Dru Lutkehus.She is survived by her husband, Louis; son, Bruce of Sterling; &nbsp;granddaughter, Prairie Rose (Nick) Morales of Sterling; pet dog, Shadow; Rick Lee Tagtmeyer, son-in-law, of Chappell;&nbsp; grandsons, Dillon Allen (Jamie) Tagtmeyer of Gordon, Austin Leroy (Rachel) Tagtmeyer of Mendon, NE; Weston Lee Tagtmeyer of Chappell; great-grandson Jackson Tagtmeyer of Gordon, NE;&nbsp; sisters, Sharon Ann Hamilton of Albuquerque, NM and Lila Johanna Moore of Sterling, CO;&nbsp; sister-in-law, Vida Rilley of Longmont, CO; brothers-in-law’s, Gary Tagtmeyer of South Port, NC and&nbsp; Henry (Alberta) Tagtmeyer of Seibert, CO.Preceding Gail in death were her parents; Louis’ parents, Edmond and Ruby Rilla Tagtmeyer; sister-in-law, Nadine Willt and Norma Jean Standart.A memorial service will be Thursday, December 7th, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School, Ogallala, NE with Rev. Albert Bader of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and Rev. John Stubenrouch of Ogallala, Nebraska.Inurnment will be at the Ogallala Cemetery, Ogallala, NE.Memorials may be sent to St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 312 West 3rd St., Ogallala, NE, 69153.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.comThe service will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.com.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Gail Tagtmeyer (1945-2023)

Vincent Bradley "Brad" Lee, 64, of Glenrock, Wyoming passed Friday, November 3, 2023. He was the third son of Vincent and Patsy Lee of Elsie, Nebraska.

Brad was baptized into the Catholic Church and raised in Perkins County, Nebraska, in the farming community. He believed in hard work and appreciation for the land and animals. Brad was an active member in 4-H and a talented high school athlete.

He graduated from Elsie-Madrid High School in 1977 and NWKTC in 1979. Brad received a degree in Engineering and Drafting. During college, he met his faithful wife Ellen and they married June 30, 1979.

The newlyweds moved to Lexington, Nebraska, where they raised three children. Brad enjoyed gardening, loved dogs, and being involved with his children's extracurriculars including coaching, and as school board president. Brad had a 20+ year career at Orthman Manufacturing before beginning a decade-long business partnership with his brother Mike, building custom homes in Glenrock, Wyoming. He also enjoyed woodworking, attending rodeos, helping friends and family, and working cattle back on the Lee Brothers Farm in Elsie each spring.

An avid outdoorsman, Brad spent time hunting and fishing with his father, brothers, and nephews. What he really loved most was the chance to spend time with and spoil his grandkids, sharing his love of animals and the outdoors.

Tragically, Brad suffered a massive stroke in September 2011, which forever changed everything. The lingering effects of his traumatic brain injury ultimately lead to the steady deterioration in Brad's overall health and life.

Brad is survived by his wife, Ellen; father, Vincent; three children and their spouses, Casey and Tristan, Mitch and Ryan, and Tara; his three siblings, Dan, Mike, and Susie; five grandkids, Ada, Ruby, Bradley, Xavier, and Charlie; and many nieces and nephews.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made in Brad's honor to your local 4-H, FFA, or other local youth organizations. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com where the Mass will be streamed live.

A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30 am at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant with Father Bernard Lorenz as Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am prior to Mass at the church.

Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/12/1701446140765.jpeg" alt="Brad Lee" />
 <figcaption>Brad Lee</figcaption>
 </figure>Vincent Bradley "Brad" Lee, 64, of Glenrock, Wyoming passed Friday, November 3, 2023. He was the third son of Vincent and Patsy Lee of Elsie, Nebraska.Brad was baptized into the Catholic Church and raised in Perkins County, Nebraska, in the farming community. He believed in hard work and appreciation for the land and animals. Brad was an active member in 4-H and a talented high school athlete.He graduated from Elsie-Madrid High School in 1977 and NWKTC in 1979. Brad received a degree in Engineering and Drafting. During college, he met his faithful wife Ellen and they married June 30, 1979.The newlyweds moved to Lexington, Nebraska, where they raised three children. Brad enjoyed gardening, loved dogs, and being involved with his children's extracurriculars including coaching, and as school board president. Brad had a 20+ year career at Orthman Manufacturing before beginning a decade-long business partnership with his brother Mike, building custom homes in Glenrock, Wyoming. He also enjoyed woodworking, attending rodeos, helping friends and family, and working cattle back on the Lee Brothers Farm in Elsie each spring.An avid outdoorsman, Brad spent time hunting and fishing with his father, brothers, and nephews. What he really loved most was the chance to spend time with and spoil his grandkids, sharing his love of animals and the outdoors.Tragically, Brad suffered a massive stroke in September 2011, which forever changed everything. The lingering effects of his traumatic brain injury ultimately lead to the steady deterioration in Brad's overall health and life.Brad is survived by his wife, Ellen; father, Vincent; three children and their spouses, Casey and Tristan, Mitch and Ryan, and Tara; his three siblings, Dan, Mike, and Susie; five grandkids, Ada, Ruby, Bradley, Xavier, and Charlie; and many nieces and nephews.The family asks that in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made in Brad's honor to your local 4-H, FFA, or other local youth organizations. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com where the Mass will be streamed live.A memorial Mass will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 10:30 am at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant with Father Bernard Lorenz as Celebrant. The Rosary will be recited at 9:30 am prior to Mass at the church.Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

Brad Lee (1959-2023)

Lee Cundall, 95 of Ogallala passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.&nbsp;

He was born on July 20, 1928, to Walter and Myrtle (Shillington) Cundall in Douglas, Wyoming.&nbsp; He was raised on the main Cundall Ranch along the North Platte River east of Glendo, Wyoming.&nbsp; In the early years, the family raised registered Herefords, in later years they transitioned to a yearling operation. Even though he wintered in Arizona, and lived in Nebraska in later years, he was a proud Wyoming Rancher.&nbsp; When the Glendo Dam was built, it covered much of the original homestead and Lee’s family moved to the East part of the Ranch and continued ranching.

Lee was one of the original Rural Fire Wardens when the county formed rural fire districts around Glendo and was on many rural fires over the years.

He was on the Glendo School Board for many years and was proud to be a leader in the community.

Lee enjoyed people and had many friends.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage, golfing, helping friends and neighbors, and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.

&nbsp;He was always up for a good joke on his friends. Once even setting a trap for Santa but only catching his old black boot, much to the consternation of his sons.

Survivors include his wife Frances, of Ogallala children, Dan (Kathleen) Cundall, of Pinewood Springs, CO, Larry (Ruthie) Cundall of Douglas, WY, Mark Cundall of Round Rock, TX, and Robin (Rodger) Rankin of Ogallala.&nbsp; 4 Grandsons; Shane (Jaime) Cundall of Windsor, CO, Andy (Stef) Cole of Ogallala, Kyle (Shannon) Rankin of Omaha, Bryan (Yuri) Cole of Ogallala, 4 Granddaughters; Danielle (Jon Paul) Burden of Severance, CO, Angela (Ryan) Segelke of Minden, NE, Elisabeth Jones of Kyle, TX, Belle Cundall of Round Rock, TX, and 13 great grandchildren.&nbsp; His Stepchildren; Kenneth (Nancy) Bruckner, Mike (Dianne) Bruckner, Lynn (Julie) Bruckner.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jean Cundall in 2007.&nbsp; Also, his brother Glen, in 1998, and Sister Ruth, in 1968.&nbsp; He would also say at the ripe age of 95, almost all of his old friends.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 7, 2023, with family meeting friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. &nbsp;at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel, Ogallala, NE.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, NE with Pastor Bobby Brueggeman of The Church of Christ of Ogallala, NE, and Pastor Tim Millikin of the Circle G Cowboy Church of Glendo, WY.

Interment will be in Ogallala Cemetery in Ogallala, NE.

A Memorial has been established for Keith County EMS.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Lee Cundall</figcaption>
 </figure>Lee Cundall, 95 of Ogallala passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.&nbsp;He was born on July 20, 1928, to Walter and Myrtle (Shillington) Cundall in Douglas, Wyoming.&nbsp; He was raised on the main Cundall Ranch along the North Platte River east of Glendo, Wyoming.&nbsp; In the early years, the family raised registered Herefords, in later years they transitioned to a yearling operation. Even though he wintered in Arizona, and lived in Nebraska in later years, he was a proud Wyoming Rancher.&nbsp; When the Glendo Dam was built, it covered much of the original homestead and Lee’s family moved to the East part of the Ranch and continued ranching.Lee was one of the original Rural Fire Wardens when the county formed rural fire districts around Glendo and was on many rural fires over the years.He was on the Glendo School Board for many years and was proud to be a leader in the community.Lee enjoyed people and had many friends.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, playing cribbage, golfing, helping friends and neighbors, and spending time with his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids.&nbsp;He was always up for a good joke on his friends. Once even setting a trap for Santa but only catching his old black boot, much to the consternation of his sons.Survivors include his wife Frances, of Ogallala children, Dan (Kathleen) Cundall, of Pinewood Springs, CO, Larry (Ruthie) Cundall of Douglas, WY, Mark Cundall of Round Rock, TX, and Robin (Rodger) Rankin of Ogallala.&nbsp; 4 Grandsons; Shane (Jaime) Cundall of Windsor, CO, Andy (Stef) Cole of Ogallala, Kyle (Shannon) Rankin of Omaha, Bryan (Yuri) Cole of Ogallala, 4 Granddaughters; Danielle (Jon Paul) Burden of Severance, CO, Angela (Ryan) Segelke of Minden, NE, Elisabeth Jones of Kyle, TX, Belle Cundall of Round Rock, TX, and 13 great grandchildren.&nbsp; His Stepchildren; Kenneth (Nancy) Bruckner, Mike (Dianne) Bruckner, Lynn (Julie) Bruckner.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jean Cundall in 2007.&nbsp; Also, his brother Glen, in 1998, and Sister Ruth, in 1968.&nbsp; He would also say at the ripe age of 95, almost all of his old friends.Visitation will be Thursday, December 7, 2023, with family meeting friends from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. &nbsp;at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel, Ogallala, NE.Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala, NE with Pastor Bobby Brueggeman of The Church of Christ of Ogallala, NE, and Pastor Tim Millikin of the Circle G Cowboy Church of Glendo, WY.Interment will be in Ogallala Cemetery in Ogallala, NE.A Memorial has been established for Keith County EMS.Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.comThe service will be live-streamed at www.drauckerfh.com.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Lee R. Cundall (1928-2023)

Robert “Bob” Holmes, 62, of Oshkosh passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023 at the Regional West Garden County Hospital after a battle with ALS.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Oshkosh Wesleyan Church with Pastor Bruce Neal officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;Burial in the Ogallala Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.&nbsp;

Memorials in Bob’s name can be made to Regional West Garden County Foundation of ALS research.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Holmes family.

Robert was born in Weiser, Idaho and attended grade school and high school there.&nbsp; When he was 18, he joined the Navy and had many exciting experiences visiting the Orient.

After he left the Navy, he had many different jobs and interests.&nbsp; He worked for the cable company, did cooking in several restaurants, but his dad convinced him to be his co-driver with May Trucking.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling the 48 states and working with his dad.

In 1987, he married and had 2 daughters.&nbsp; While married he moved to Ogallala and within the first year there he got his LPN from Mid-Plains Community College and worked at several nursing homes in the area.&nbsp; After a few years he returned to truck driving with Hinz Trucking.&nbsp;

1999 to 2009 was a period of wandering and discovery, then he returned to the Good Life in Nebraska and went to work at Regional West Garden County Nursing Home.&nbsp; He was devoted to his work and patients.&nbsp; He kept a bowl of chocolate kisses to brighten the residents’ days.

He loved his daughters and grandsons and shared many holidays together.&nbsp; Bob enjoyed living in the country and all 6 of his farm cats.

He will be missed by all his family and friends.&nbsp;

He is survived by his daughters: Sarah (Kyle) Sybrant and Ruth (Eric) Mecham; son, Jason Holmes; 3 grandsons, Leon and Kaleb Sybrant and Cyler Mecham; mother, Valita Johnson; brothers, Jeff and Scott Holmes; sister, Rhonda Cudaback; close friend and companion, Pam Raymer and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his dad, Ronald Holmes and maternal and paternal grandparents.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Bob Holmes</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert “Bob” Holmes, 62, of Oshkosh passed away Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023 at the Regional West Garden County Hospital after a battle with ALS.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023 at the Oshkosh Wesleyan Church with Pastor Bruce Neal officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;Burial in the Ogallala Cemetery will be held at a later date.The funeral service will be streamed live via the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals) and available to watch after the service.Per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.&nbsp;Memorials in Bob’s name can be made to Regional West Garden County Foundation of ALS research.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Holmes family.Robert was born in Weiser, Idaho and attended grade school and high school there.&nbsp; When he was 18, he joined the Navy and had many exciting experiences visiting the Orient.After he left the Navy, he had many different jobs and interests.&nbsp; He worked for the cable company, did cooking in several restaurants, but his dad convinced him to be his co-driver with May Trucking.&nbsp; He enjoyed traveling the 48 states and working with his dad.In 1987, he married and had 2 daughters.&nbsp; While married he moved to Ogallala and within the first year there he got his LPN from Mid-Plains Community College and worked at several nursing homes in the area.&nbsp; After a few years he returned to truck driving with Hinz Trucking.&nbsp;1999 to 2009 was a period of wandering and discovery, then he returned to the Good Life in Nebraska and went to work at Regional West Garden County Nursing Home.&nbsp; He was devoted to his work and patients.&nbsp; He kept a bowl of chocolate kisses to brighten the residents’ days.He loved his daughters and grandsons and shared many holidays together.&nbsp; Bob enjoyed living in the country and all 6 of his farm cats.He will be missed by all his family and friends.&nbsp;He is survived by his daughters: Sarah (Kyle) Sybrant and Ruth (Eric) Mecham; son, Jason Holmes; 3 grandsons, Leon and Kaleb Sybrant and Cyler Mecham; mother, Valita Johnson; brothers, Jeff and Scott Holmes; sister, Rhonda Cudaback; close friend and companion, Pam Raymer and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his dad, Ronald Holmes and maternal and paternal grandparents.

Robert "Bob" Holmes (1961-2023)

Malvory Marie Shankland, 84, died Monday, November&nbsp;27, 2023&nbsp;at Highland Park Care Center with her family at her side.&nbsp;

Malvory was born August 27, 1939 in Alliance, Nebraska to Jesse and Malvory (Zobel) Watson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was raised first north of Alliance and then&nbsp;on the family ranch on Angora Hilltop. She graduated from Bridgeport High School. Malvory married James “Jim” Shankland July 8, 1960. She considered him her best friend and they held hands as they walked or sat in their chairs to the day that she died.&nbsp;

They started their family on Jim's family ranch south of&nbsp;Ashby in July 1960. Next moving to Alliance and then permanently&nbsp;to Hyannis in&nbsp;1968.&nbsp;They raised three children Gary, Shari and Joe.&nbsp;

In Hyannis she worked at the Bank of Hyannis (where she started their first computer electronic banking system), Grant County Treasurer and Clerk's&nbsp;Offices and retired from Dredla's&nbsp;Grocery. She also&nbsp;spent countless hours dispatching and coordinating with crews of PREMA who&nbsp;Jim worked with for many years.&nbsp;Once Jim moved into construction she also helped him for many hours both in the shop and on building sites. She was fearless and had no issue doing finishing&nbsp;work or shingling houses. She even helped shingle a barn which included placing the ridge cap.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was very active in her church Swede Valley Lutheran which became Shepherd of the Hills in Hyannis. She sponsored,&nbsp;with Jim, the Lutheran youth group for many years.&nbsp;

She was the mother to many children besides her own, always welcoming everyone to her table&nbsp;or house. She spent many blizzards cooking for friends of her children stuck in town. She was known for providing hugs, support, and advice to many that just needed an ear or a shoulder.&nbsp;

She prided herself on being there for her entire family which included 30+ nieces and nephews. She spent days in hospitals supporting her family through many illnesses and injuries. She cooked multiple hundreds of cakes and cookies to give to people of the community.

Things that may not be known is that she enjoyed fast cars which&nbsp;included street racing in her 20’s. She was a crack shot with a pistol, was accomplished at woodworking, was a writer and penned the verses to one hymn with Pastor Lloyd Lenz.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law Jeanie Shankland, sisters Betty Grant, Mary Ann Blackstone, Alice Twombly, Bonnie Egan, and Ilene Christensen, brothers George, Jesse, Dan, Bill and Jack Watson, brother-in-law’s Dick and Bob Shankland.&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband of 63+ years Jim Shankland of Hyannis, children Gary Shankland of Bassett, Shari Shankland Redler of Lincoln, Joe (Craig) Shankland of Denver, Colorado. Granddaughters Jayde, Malvory and Rhegan; Grandsons Payton (Zoe) and Alex, as well as great-granddaughter Cheznie.

Memorial services will be at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Hyannis&nbsp;on Monday December 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; Pastor Jonathan Oetting will officiate. The family feels that casual dress is appropriate. Interment will be at a future date with family at Nebraska Veterans&nbsp;Cemetery at Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the Grant County Rescue in Hyannis.

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 </figure>Malvory Marie Shankland, 84, died Monday, November&nbsp;27, 2023&nbsp;at Highland Park Care Center with her family at her side.&nbsp;Malvory was born August 27, 1939 in Alliance, Nebraska to Jesse and Malvory (Zobel) Watson.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was raised first north of Alliance and then&nbsp;on the family ranch on Angora Hilltop. She graduated from Bridgeport High School. Malvory married James “Jim” Shankland July 8, 1960. She considered him her best friend and they held hands as they walked or sat in their chairs to the day that she died.&nbsp;They started their family on Jim's family ranch south of&nbsp;Ashby in July 1960. Next moving to Alliance and then permanently&nbsp;to Hyannis in&nbsp;1968.&nbsp;They raised three children Gary, Shari and Joe.&nbsp;In Hyannis she worked at the Bank of Hyannis (where she started their first computer electronic banking system), Grant County Treasurer and Clerk's&nbsp;Offices and retired from Dredla's&nbsp;Grocery. She also&nbsp;spent countless hours dispatching and coordinating with crews of PREMA who&nbsp;Jim worked with for many years.&nbsp;Once Jim moved into construction she also helped him for many hours both in the shop and on building sites. She was fearless and had no issue doing finishing&nbsp;work or shingling houses. She even helped shingle a barn which included placing the ridge cap.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was very active in her church Swede Valley Lutheran which became Shepherd of the Hills in Hyannis. She sponsored,&nbsp;with Jim, the Lutheran youth group for many years.&nbsp;She was the mother to many children besides her own, always welcoming everyone to her table&nbsp;or house. She spent many blizzards cooking for friends of her children stuck in town. She was known for providing hugs, support, and advice to many that just needed an ear or a shoulder.&nbsp;She prided herself on being there for her entire family which included 30+ nieces and nephews. She spent days in hospitals supporting her family through many illnesses and injuries. She cooked multiple hundreds of cakes and cookies to give to people of the community.Things that may not be known is that she enjoyed fast cars which&nbsp;included street racing in her 20’s. She was a crack shot with a pistol, was accomplished at woodworking, was a writer and penned the verses to one hymn with Pastor Lloyd Lenz.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law Jeanie Shankland, sisters Betty Grant, Mary Ann Blackstone, Alice Twombly, Bonnie Egan, and Ilene Christensen, brothers George, Jesse, Dan, Bill and Jack Watson, brother-in-law’s Dick and Bob Shankland.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband of 63+ years Jim Shankland of Hyannis, children Gary Shankland of Bassett, Shari Shankland Redler of Lincoln, Joe (Craig) Shankland of Denver, Colorado. Granddaughters Jayde, Malvory and Rhegan; Grandsons Payton (Zoe) and Alex, as well as great-granddaughter Cheznie.Memorial services will be at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Hyannis&nbsp;on Monday December 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.&nbsp; Pastor Jonathan Oetting will officiate. The family feels that casual dress is appropriate. Interment will be at a future date with family at Nebraska Veterans&nbsp;Cemetery at Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Grant County Rescue in Hyannis.

Malvory Marie Shankland (1939 - 2023)

Gregory D. Allen, aged 51, of Arnold, passed away on November 26, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born on July 12, 1972, to Arleata Joan and Harold Duane Allen in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1991 in Cameron, Missouri.

On September 9, 1995, Greg married Rebecca (Lowrey) Chessmore. To this marriage, six children were born: Brittanya, Geoffery, Brooklynn, Gillian, Brenden and Gwendolen Allen, giving Greg’s oldest son, Dakota, six younger siblings. The couple divorced in October 2012.

During his life, Greg joined the military and moved from Missouri and Nebraska numerous times. He worked many jobs and claimed the title “jack of all trades”, however, the most memorable job was working for his grandfather, Wilbur and Uncle Steve buying used Levi jeans. &nbsp; Greg enjoyed fishing and camping with his children. He also enjoyed the holidays with his children, his favorite being Halloween, the same as his mother's. &nbsp;He was always willing to go out of his way to help friends and family as much as he could. If you needed a place to sleep or eat, he would happily open his door to you.

Greg is preceded in death by his parents; son, Geoffery; sister, Trina; two uncles; his paternal and maternal grandparents; and two cousins.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dakota Turner of Arnold, Brittanya Allen of North Platte, Brooklynn Allen of North Platte, Gillian (Brady) Filyaw of North Platte, Brenden Allen of Phoenix, AZ, and Gwendolen Allen of North Platte; granddaughters, Jasmine, Lyla, Maxine, Bonnie, Leola; two granddaughters on the way, Abigail coming in January, and a baby girl coming in April; grandsons, Lee, Greyson, Blake, and Wyatt; aunts, and many cousins.

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com and memorials are suggested to the family.

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 </figure>Gregory D. Allen, aged 51, of Arnold, passed away on November 26, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born on July 12, 1972, to Arleata Joan and Harold Duane Allen in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from Cameron High School in 1991 in Cameron, Missouri.On September 9, 1995, Greg married Rebecca (Lowrey) Chessmore. To this marriage, six children were born: Brittanya, Geoffery, Brooklynn, Gillian, Brenden and Gwendolen Allen, giving Greg’s oldest son, Dakota, six younger siblings. The couple divorced in October 2012.During his life, Greg joined the military and moved from Missouri and Nebraska numerous times. He worked many jobs and claimed the title “jack of all trades”, however, the most memorable job was working for his grandfather, Wilbur and Uncle Steve buying used Levi jeans. &nbsp; Greg enjoyed fishing and camping with his children. He also enjoyed the holidays with his children, his favorite being Halloween, the same as his mother's. &nbsp;He was always willing to go out of his way to help friends and family as much as he could. If you needed a place to sleep or eat, he would happily open his door to you.Greg is preceded in death by his parents; son, Geoffery; sister, Trina; two uncles; his paternal and maternal grandparents; and two cousins.Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dakota Turner of Arnold, Brittanya Allen of North Platte, Brooklynn Allen of North Platte, Gillian (Brady) Filyaw of North Platte, Brenden Allen of Phoenix, AZ, and Gwendolen Allen of North Platte; granddaughters, Jasmine, Lyla, Maxine, Bonnie, Leola; two granddaughters on the way, Abigail coming in January, and a baby girl coming in April; grandsons, Lee, Greyson, Blake, and Wyatt; aunts, and many cousins.Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com and memorials are suggested to the family.Service date and time are pending.

Gregory "Greg" D Allen (1972-2023)

Donald R. Nelson, 78, a lifelong Keith County resident, passed away November 27, 2023, at North Platte.

Don was born October 16, 1945, at Ogallala, Nebraska, to Raymond and Margaret (Christensen) Nelson. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1964 and went directly to the farm, where his heart always remained.

Don's passion was farming. He was smart and industrious, wearing many hats over the years, from inventor, electrician, welder, and mechanic, to name a few. Don had the heart of a teacher and mentor. There seemed to be an appointed season for joking and orneriness, rigidity, hard work, and one for faith and tenderness in his life, and with age and illness came a more profound love and appreciation for the bonds of family.

Never having children of his own, Don always had a special fondness for his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed taking drives, sometimes with unexpected destinations, but with an appreciation for the ride and the company that tagged along. Some of his most cherished moments would come later in life, when he'd return to the farm on Sundays, where he spent time with his great nephew, Pete, and his family, eating, visiting, and capping the day off with a drive for ice cream.

Though his last three years were filled with trials, they were also illuminated with blessings. Don enjoyed the retired life, enjoyed a renewed appreciation for family, experienced the harvest from the driver's seat of the combine, and even got a peak through the window at a greater harvest that was to come.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray (Donna) Nelson, Norm, and Dave Nelson, and sister-in-law Joan Nelson.

Survivors include his brother, Bob of Grant; sisters-in-law, Betty Nelson of Ogallala, Nettie Fae Nelson of Ogallala; nephews and nieces; Steve (Carol) Nelson, of Ogallala; Mark (Julie) Nelson, of Hershey, NE; Linda (Randy) Dean, of Alliance, NE; Penny Nelson; Tim (Deb) Nelson, all of Pomona, KS; Valerie (Wayne) VanderSchaaf, of Ogallala; Jeff (Christina) Nelson, of North Platte, NE; Joel (Angela) Nelson, of Grand Island, NE; Brent (Mary Jane) Nelson, of Ogallala; Doug Nelson, of Greeley, CO; Scott (Rhonda) Nelson, of Emerson, IA; Matthew Nelson, of Ogallala; Sara (Jason) Kirkpatrick, of Grant, NE; and Adam (Megan) Nelson, of Amherst, WI; multiple great nieces and nephews, including Pete (Becca) Nelson and family who live on the home place and enjoyed a special closeness with Don.

Memorials are suggested to Brookstone Hospice in memory of Don. Condolences may be shared at <a href="http://prairiehillsfuneralhome.com">prairiehillsfuneralhome.com</a>­, where the services will be streamed live.

Services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2 pm at GracePoint Church in Ogallala with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala on Friday, from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements

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 </figure>Donald R. Nelson, 78, a lifelong Keith County resident, passed away November 27, 2023, at North Platte.Don was born October 16, 1945, at Ogallala, Nebraska, to Raymond and Margaret (Christensen) Nelson. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1964 and went directly to the farm, where his heart always remained.Don's passion was farming. He was smart and industrious, wearing many hats over the years, from inventor, electrician, welder, and mechanic, to name a few. Don had the heart of a teacher and mentor. There seemed to be an appointed season for joking and orneriness, rigidity, hard work, and one for faith and tenderness in his life, and with age and illness came a more profound love and appreciation for the bonds of family.Never having children of his own, Don always had a special fondness for his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed taking drives, sometimes with unexpected destinations, but with an appreciation for the ride and the company that tagged along. Some of his most cherished moments would come later in life, when he'd return to the farm on Sundays, where he spent time with his great nephew, Pete, and his family, eating, visiting, and capping the day off with a drive for ice cream.Though his last three years were filled with trials, they were also illuminated with blessings. Don enjoyed the retired life, enjoyed a renewed appreciation for family, experienced the harvest from the driver's seat of the combine, and even got a peak through the window at a greater harvest that was to come.Don was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Ray (Donna) Nelson, Norm, and Dave Nelson, and sister-in-law Joan Nelson.Survivors include his brother, Bob of Grant; sisters-in-law, Betty Nelson of Ogallala, Nettie Fae Nelson of Ogallala; nephews and nieces; Steve (Carol) Nelson, of Ogallala; Mark (Julie) Nelson, of Hershey, NE; Linda (Randy) Dean, of Alliance, NE; Penny Nelson; Tim (Deb) Nelson, all of Pomona, KS; Valerie (Wayne) VanderSchaaf, of Ogallala; Jeff (Christina) Nelson, of North Platte, NE; Joel (Angela) Nelson, of Grand Island, NE; Brent (Mary Jane) Nelson, of Ogallala; Doug Nelson, of Greeley, CO; Scott (Rhonda) Nelson, of Emerson, IA; Matthew Nelson, of Ogallala; Sara (Jason) Kirkpatrick, of Grant, NE; and Adam (Megan) Nelson, of Amherst, WI; multiple great nieces and nephews, including Pete (Becca) Nelson and family who live on the home place and enjoyed a special closeness with Don.Memorials are suggested to Brookstone Hospice in memory of Don. Condolences may be shared at <a href="http://prairiehillsfuneralhome.com">prairiehillsfuneralhome.com</a>­, where the services will be streamed live.Services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2 pm at GracePoint Church in Ogallala with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Interment will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.Visitation will be at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala on Friday, from 6 pm to 8 pm.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements

Donald Nelson (1945-2023)

Sharolyn Hope “Shary” Boon was born October 11, 1945 at home on the school section in Southeast Dundy County, Nebraska to William Kermit and Opal (Lemon) Humphreys. She peacefully departed this life on November 25, 2023 at Papillion Manor in Papillion, Nebraska. She was 78 years of age.&nbsp;

Shary along with her four siblings grew up farming, raising cattle, feeding chickens and milking cows. Sometimes the girls would carry a hoe to protect themselves from the rattlesnakes when bringing in the cows. When school was in session they would stay in their grandfather’s basement in Max, Nebraska and return to the farm on the weekends. Shary was the youngest of the five children.

Shary graduated from Max High School as salutatorian with the class of 1963. She went on to post-graduate studies at McCook Community College where she met her first husband Jerry Jones. Their union was blessed with three children.

Following the birth of their third child, Shary and her family moved back to the family farm north of Parks, Nebraska. Shary shortly thereafter started a career selling Avon beauty products and then went on to a career with the United States Postal Service delivering mail on a rural route. In 1987, the family moved to Max, Nebraska where Shary became a Postmaster until her retirement in 2014.

Shary was a dedicated mother and grandmother, never missing an event, game or program. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Max Community Club. She enjoyed having a cold “Coca Cola”, eating ice cream and playing bingo. Shary loved to joke around with all of her friends and family at Papillion Manor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lyle and Levoine; and husband, Ralph Boon. Survivors include her children, Kirk (Paula) Jones of Cheyenne, WY, Kimberly Lynn (Mark) Sutherland of Cozad, and Kent Jones (Kris) of Cozad; 8 grandchildren, Mitchell (Jeanie), Joshua (Ricky), Brady (Victoria), Bryce Elizabeth (Trever), Bryton (Olivia), Gage, Mayla Lynn and Ryan; 6 great grandchildren, Cameron, Taylor, Ryan, Jackson, Khallen and Annabelle; her older brother and sister, Merril (Sylvia) Humphreys of Imperial, NE; and Ila Foster of Omaha, NE; as well as many other extended family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Church of Christ on Newell with Pastor David Haynes officiating. Burial will be at Ash Grove Cemetery, Dundy County, NE at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Visitation with family present will be Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sharolyn Hope “Shary” Boon was born October 11, 1945 at home on the school section in Southeast Dundy County, Nebraska to William Kermit and Opal (Lemon) Humphreys. She peacefully departed this life on November 25, 2023 at Papillion Manor in Papillion, Nebraska. She was 78 years of age.&nbsp;Shary along with her four siblings grew up farming, raising cattle, feeding chickens and milking cows. Sometimes the girls would carry a hoe to protect themselves from the rattlesnakes when bringing in the cows. When school was in session they would stay in their grandfather’s basement in Max, Nebraska and return to the farm on the weekends. Shary was the youngest of the five children.Shary graduated from Max High School as salutatorian with the class of 1963. She went on to post-graduate studies at McCook Community College where she met her first husband Jerry Jones. Their union was blessed with three children.Following the birth of their third child, Shary and her family moved back to the family farm north of Parks, Nebraska. Shary shortly thereafter started a career selling Avon beauty products and then went on to a career with the United States Postal Service delivering mail on a rural route. In 1987, the family moved to Max, Nebraska where Shary became a Postmaster until her retirement in 2014.Shary was a dedicated mother and grandmother, never missing an event, game or program. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Max Community Club. She enjoyed having a cold “Coca Cola”, eating ice cream and playing bingo. Shary loved to joke around with all of her friends and family at Papillion Manor.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Lyle and Levoine; and husband, Ralph Boon. Survivors include her children, Kirk (Paula) Jones of Cheyenne, WY, Kimberly Lynn (Mark) Sutherland of Cozad, and Kent Jones (Kris) of Cozad; 8 grandchildren, Mitchell (Jeanie), Joshua (Ricky), Brady (Victoria), Bryce Elizabeth (Trever), Bryton (Olivia), Gage, Mayla Lynn and Ryan; 6 great grandchildren, Cameron, Taylor, Ryan, Jackson, Khallen and Annabelle; her older brother and sister, Merril (Sylvia) Humphreys of Imperial, NE; and Ila Foster of Omaha, NE; as well as many other extended family and friends.Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be held Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Church of Christ on Newell with Pastor David Haynes officiating. Burial will be at Ash Grove Cemetery, Dundy County, NE at 2:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Visitation with family present will be Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Shary Boon (1945-2023)

Celeste Nanette (Dryden) Bates, 58, of Hamlet, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.&nbsp;

Celeste was born on November 25, 1965 in Fremont, NE, Dodge County, the daughter of Bernard Walter and Deloris Jean (Modlin) Dryden. &nbsp;

Celeste was married in 2008 to Jamie Ray Bates in Grand Island, NE. &nbsp;She loved singing, writing music, and playing the guitar. &nbsp;Celeste also enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband Jamie, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. &nbsp;She was an ordained minister in the Progressive Universal Life Church and was always known as the peacemaker in her family. &nbsp;She never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to cherish Celeste’s memory are her husband of 15 years, Jamie; mother and stepfather, Deloris and Marvin Brainard of Fremont; daughter, Alissa Fields; sons, Forrest Fields and Tobias Bates all of Hamlet; grandson, Octivias Paxson of Hamlet; a sister, Cheryl; a brother, Brad; and several nieces, nephews; cousins; and beloved friends.&nbsp;

Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.

Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Celeste Nanette (Dryden) Bates, 58, of Hamlet, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.&nbsp;Celeste was born on November 25, 1965 in Fremont, NE, Dodge County, the daughter of Bernard Walter and Deloris Jean (Modlin) Dryden. &nbsp;Celeste was married in 2008 to Jamie Ray Bates in Grand Island, NE. &nbsp;She loved singing, writing music, and playing the guitar. &nbsp;Celeste also enjoyed hunting and fishing with her husband Jamie, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. &nbsp;She was an ordained minister in the Progressive Universal Life Church and was always known as the peacemaker in her family. &nbsp;She never met a stranger and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.Those left to cherish Celeste’s memory are her husband of 15 years, Jamie; mother and stepfather, Deloris and Marvin Brainard of Fremont; daughter, Alissa Fields; sons, Forrest Fields and Tobias Bates all of Hamlet; grandson, Octivias Paxson of Hamlet; a sister, Cheryl; a brother, Brad; and several nieces, nephews; cousins; and beloved friends.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father.Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children.Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp;

Celeste Nanette Dryden-Bates (1965-2023)

Dixie G. Riley, 87, of Chappell passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Per her wishes, no formal services are being planned at this time, however a celebration of Dixie's life will be held in the spring.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Riley family.

Family and friends can leave condolences at bondegardfunerals.com&nbsp;

Dixie Anna Guenin was born on April 27, 1936, to Walter H. and Hazel M. (Hedlund) Guenin. She was the youngest of 3, with older siblings Jacque and Burt. Dixie spent her childhood on the family farm in Garden County, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Berea Lutheran Church.&nbsp;

She attended grade school in a one-room school house at District 5 in Garden County and then graduated from Deuel County High School with the class of 1953. Following high school, Dixie attended Colorado Women’s College where she received her Associate of Arts Degree on May 25, 1955.&nbsp;

After completing school, she returned home where she taught school at District #39 in Deuel County, when she happened to meet the love of her life, Willis Blaine Riley of Haxtun, CO. They were united in marriage on January 14, 1956, at The Methodist Church in Chappell.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dixie G. Riley, 87, of Chappell passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Ft. Collins, Colorado.Per her wishes, no formal services are being planned at this time, however a celebration of Dixie's life will be held in the spring.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Riley family.Family and friends can leave condolences at bondegardfunerals.com&nbsp;Dixie Anna Guenin was born on April 27, 1936, to Walter H. and Hazel M. (Hedlund) Guenin. She was the youngest of 3, with older siblings Jacque and Burt. Dixie spent her childhood on the family farm in Garden County, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Berea Lutheran Church.&nbsp;She attended grade school in a one-room school house at District 5 in Garden County and then graduated from Deuel County High School with the class of 1953. Following high school, Dixie attended Colorado Women’s College where she received her Associate of Arts Degree on May 25, 1955.&nbsp;After completing school, she returned home where she taught school at District #39 in Deuel County, when she happened to meet the love of her life, Willis Blaine Riley of Haxtun, CO. They were united in marriage on January 14, 1956, at The Methodist Church in Chappell.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following “I Do,” Dixie became a dedicated business partner with Willis as they owned and operated Riley Truck Lines. Dixie was the dispatcher, keeping Willis and the trucks on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;Along with the trucks, she was a full-time mother to 5: Patrick Blaine, Susan Marie, John Walter, Allison Ann and Daniel Andrew. She would pack the kids into the station wagon and haul them all over to activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a lifelong resident of the Chappell area and was very active in the community. Dixie was an active member at the United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 10 years and was also a Brownie and Girl Scout leader. If there was ever a blizzard, Dixie was always one of the first responders with the Red Cross.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dixie worked as the librarian at Chappell Memorial Library and Art Gallery for 24 years, from February 1988 to April 2012. Dixie loved her job as the local librarian. She enjoyed all the activities and events, and all the cherished friendships.&nbsp;For the past 15 years, Dixie has shared her life with her best friend and loyal companion, Zoey. The highlight of her day was taking Zoey on a walk around Lake Chappell. Dixie loved doing crosswords, water coloring, and reading books. She also loved to gather with the ladies for an afternoon of Bridge. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, supporting them in their various activities but most of all bringing them along for an afternoon at the library.&nbsp;&nbsp;All who knew Dixie felt the spark of life she brought. She was tiny yet had so much personality. No matter where you saw her, she had a smile outlined in vibrant pink lipstick. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who will remain a warm memory in all our hearts.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her children: Susan Riley of Chappell, John and wife Sharon Riley of Sidney, Allison and husband Bob&nbsp;Cenkner&nbsp;of Lodgepole, Daniel and wife Christy Riley of Chappell; 5 grandchildren: Hannah Riley, Lane and wife Katelin Riley, Wyatt Riley, Vanessa and husband Matthew Wood, and Cooper Riley. 2 great grandchildren: Clayton John and Miles Guenin Riley. Niece, Nina and husband Kevin Custis and nephew Matthew Guenin.&nbsp;She was proceeded in death by husband of 50 years, Willis, son Patrick and wife Jan Riley, parents Walter and Hazel, sister, Jacque Anderson, brother Burt&nbsp;and sister-in-law Virginia Guenin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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