Isabelle McCandless, age 91 formerly of Merna, NE, passed away August 6, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, NE with Father Jim Hunt celebrant. The burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery at Arnold, NE. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 11th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, then from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo. A Rosary will take place at 6:00 PM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Words of remembrance may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.&nbsp;

Isabelle Kathryn McCandless was born November 30, 1932, at home, south of Arnold, NE, to Oscar and Mary (Thinnes) Brestel. She grew up with her 5 brothers and attended country school at Pine Canyon and Spring Creek, graduating from Callaway High School in 1950.&nbsp;

She attended Nebraska Teachers College at Kearney and taught at several country schools. While staying with host family Roy and Ruby McCandless and teaching at Pleasant Hill School, she met their son, Billy McCandless, who often helped her grade papers. They were married on December 28, 1955. To this union 6 daughters were born.

They moved to Ortello Valley where they farmed until Billy’s tragic death in an airplane accident while hunting on December 4, 1966. Isabelle continued to milk cows, raise chickens, and tend to a garden. In the fall of 1971, the family moved to Merna, where she worked at Anselmo-Merna High School until her retirement in 1996. Isabelle raised all 6 girls on her own with the help of her family and her faith.

Isabelle was involved in Catholic Daughters and Altar Society, Sewing for Babies and Quilts of Valor. She volunteered with Hospice and the Broken Bow Hospital Rummage Sale. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and sewing and her beautiful work will continue to be enjoyed by so many. Isabelle enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and was a wonderful piano player.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Billy, his parents, Roy and Ruby; brothers, Bob, Gene and Roger Brestel, sister Elizabeth Mae Brestel; Grandson Cole Arnold and Great Granddaughter Leyna Gilligan. Also preceding her were sisters-in-law Mary Jane Brestel and Darla Brestel, brothers-in-law, Eldon, Nick and Terry Troy McCandless.

She is survived by her loving daughters: BJ (Rod) Baxter, Pamela (Ben) Gilligan, Louise (Tyke) Arnold, Cynthia (Paul) Christen, Julie (Jerry) McCaslin and Peggy (Jeff) Steele. Also surviving Isabelle are brothers, Ken Brestel, Dick (Nadine) Brestel, sisters-in-law Joyce Brestel, Shirley Brestel, Connie McCandless and Joleen Stewart. Isabelle is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, 24 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

Isabelle’s home was always filled with joy, humor, great food, sewing and sports. She enjoyed every moment and took life as it came. Her hugs were calming, reassuring and tight. Think of her laugh and smile when you hear a great joke or a kind quote and if you catch a great baseball, football or volleyball game or watch an old movie. Isabelle touched the lives of hundreds who feel honored to have known her. Her faith, love, strength, courage and the legacy she leaves behind is unforgettable. Remember all of the little things that made Isabelle one-of-a-kind, and she’ll live on as we do.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Isabelle McCandless, age 91 formerly of Merna, NE, passed away August 6, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, NE with Father Jim Hunt celebrant. The burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery at Arnold, NE. A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 11th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, then from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo. A Rosary will take place at 6:00 PM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Words of remembrance may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.&nbsp;Isabelle Kathryn McCandless was born November 30, 1932, at home, south of Arnold, NE, to Oscar and Mary (Thinnes) Brestel. She grew up with her 5 brothers and attended country school at Pine Canyon and Spring Creek, graduating from Callaway High School in 1950.&nbsp;She attended Nebraska Teachers College at Kearney and taught at several country schools. While staying with host family Roy and Ruby McCandless and teaching at Pleasant Hill School, she met their son, Billy McCandless, who often helped her grade papers. They were married on December 28, 1955. To this union 6 daughters were born.They moved to Ortello Valley where they farmed until Billy’s tragic death in an airplane accident while hunting on December 4, 1966. Isabelle continued to milk cows, raise chickens, and tend to a garden. In the fall of 1971, the family moved to Merna, where she worked at Anselmo-Merna High School until her retirement in 1996. Isabelle raised all 6 girls on her own with the help of her family and her faith.Isabelle was involved in Catholic Daughters and Altar Society, Sewing for Babies and Quilts of Valor. She volunteered with Hospice and the Broken Bow Hospital Rummage Sale. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and sewing and her beautiful work will continue to be enjoyed by so many. Isabelle enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and was a wonderful piano player.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Billy, his parents, Roy and Ruby; brothers, Bob, Gene and Roger Brestel, sister Elizabeth Mae Brestel; Grandson Cole Arnold and Great Granddaughter Leyna Gilligan. Also preceding her were sisters-in-law Mary Jane Brestel and Darla Brestel, brothers-in-law, Eldon, Nick and Terry Troy McCandless.She is survived by her loving daughters: BJ (Rod) Baxter, Pamela (Ben) Gilligan, Louise (Tyke) Arnold, Cynthia (Paul) Christen, Julie (Jerry) McCaslin and Peggy (Jeff) Steele. Also surviving Isabelle are brothers, Ken Brestel, Dick (Nadine) Brestel, sisters-in-law Joyce Brestel, Shirley Brestel, Connie McCandless and Joleen Stewart. Isabelle is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren, 24 great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.Isabelle’s home was always filled with joy, humor, great food, sewing and sports. She enjoyed every moment and took life as it came. Her hugs were calming, reassuring and tight. Think of her laugh and smile when you hear a great joke or a kind quote and if you catch a great baseball, football or volleyball game or watch an old movie. Isabelle touched the lives of hundreds who feel honored to have known her. Her faith, love, strength, courage and the legacy she leaves behind is unforgettable. Remember all of the little things that made Isabelle one-of-a-kind, and she’ll live on as we do.&nbsp;

Isabelle McCandless (1932-2024)

Bobbie Jean Daiss Tickle, 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2024, in Laguna Woods, CA.

Born in Imperial, NE, on July 10, 1951, Bobbie was the youngest of Obert and Margaret Daiss's four children. She grew up on the family farm south of Grant, NE, and attended school in Grant where she met the love of her life, Marv Tickle. After graduating from Grant High School in 1969, she attended Kearney State College before marrying Marv in 1970. They enjoyed the next 53 years together as husband and wife.

Bobbie was the full-time mother of two children, Anthony and Ryan. She and Marv raised their boys in Greeley, CO, and then North Platte, NE. Bobbie was endlessly supportive of her sons, who are eternally grateful for her love and encouragement through school, sports, and life.

Outside of her family, she worked in various positions at several institutions including, Rose Insurance Agency, McDonald Elementary School, and the North Platte First Baptist Church.

Bobbie loved playing the piano, singing in church choirs, gardening, swimming, golfing, and attending various sporting events. She also loved to travel and explore, orchestrating her family's annual vacations, including trips to Kansas City Royals baseball games and Lake McConaughy, and skiing in the Rocky Mountains. In 2007, she and Marv relocated from North Platte to Laguna Woods, CA, where they both worked as gate ambassadors for their community until their retirement in 2023. In recent years, Bobbie loved road trips back to Nebraska to visit family, strolling through the Sawdust Art Festival, and sipping glasses of wine at The Cliff restaurant in Laguna Beach.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Obert and Margaret Daiss, and her brother, Bill Daiss.

Bobbie is survived by many family members who will cherish her memory: her husband, Marvin of Laguna Woods, CA; her sons, Anthony (Lisa) of Omaha, NE and Ryan (Ashley Larson) of Pomona, CA; her grandchildren, Lance Tickle and Lexy (Drake) Korb of Omaha, NE; and her great-grandchild, Westin Korb of Omaha; her sisters, Fran Friehauf (Noel Griffith) of Prescott, AZ and Karolyn Brown (Larry) of North Platte, NE; and sister-in-law Jeanie Daiss of Grant, NE.

Bobbie also loved her many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local church or the Sawdust Festival's Artist Benevolence Fund: <a href="https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efund/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGraveside">https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-</a><a href="https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efund/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGraveside">fund/</a>

<a href="https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efund/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGraveside">Graveside</a>&nbsp;services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Bullock-Long Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Bobbie Jean Daiss Tickle, 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2024, in Laguna Woods, CA.Born in Imperial, NE, on July 10, 1951, Bobbie was the youngest of Obert and Margaret Daiss's four children. She grew up on the family farm south of Grant, NE, and attended school in Grant where she met the love of her life, Marv Tickle. After graduating from Grant High School in 1969, she attended Kearney State College before marrying Marv in 1970. They enjoyed the next 53 years together as husband and wife.Bobbie was the full-time mother of two children, Anthony and Ryan. She and Marv raised their boys in Greeley, CO, and then North Platte, NE. Bobbie was endlessly supportive of her sons, who are eternally grateful for her love and encouragement through school, sports, and life.Outside of her family, she worked in various positions at several institutions including, Rose Insurance Agency, McDonald Elementary School, and the North Platte First Baptist Church.Bobbie loved playing the piano, singing in church choirs, gardening, swimming, golfing, and attending various sporting events. She also loved to travel and explore, orchestrating her family's annual vacations, including trips to Kansas City Royals baseball games and Lake McConaughy, and skiing in the Rocky Mountains. In 2007, she and Marv relocated from North Platte to Laguna Woods, CA, where they both worked as gate ambassadors for their community until their retirement in 2023. In recent years, Bobbie loved road trips back to Nebraska to visit family, strolling through the Sawdust Art Festival, and sipping glasses of wine at The Cliff restaurant in Laguna Beach.She was preceded in death by her parents, Obert and Margaret Daiss, and her brother, Bill Daiss.Bobbie is survived by many family members who will cherish her memory: her husband, Marvin of Laguna Woods, CA; her sons, Anthony (Lisa) of Omaha, NE and Ryan (Ashley Larson) of Pomona, CA; her grandchildren, Lance Tickle and Lexy (Drake) Korb of Omaha, NE; and her great-grandchild, Westin Korb of Omaha; her sisters, Fran Friehauf (Noel Griffith) of Prescott, AZ and Karolyn Brown (Larry) of North Platte, NE; and sister-in-law Jeanie Daiss of Grant, NE.Bobbie also loved her many nieces and nephews.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local church or the Sawdust Festival's Artist Benevolence Fund: <a href="https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efund/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGraveside">https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-</a><a href="https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efund/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGraveside">fund/</a><a href="https://sawdustartfestival.org/shop/donate-to-the-artists-benevolence-%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3Efund/%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EGraveside">Graveside</a>&nbsp;services will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Bullock-Long Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie J Tickle (1951-2024)

Charles Walter “Shot” (Erny) Kenton hung up his cowboy hat for the last time here on Earth, August 1, 2024. He was born June 12, 1951, to Genevieve Hamilton (Erny) Kenton and the late Charles Walter Erny, in Alliance, Nebraska. He spent his childhood growing up in Thedford, Broken Bow, Kearney, and Lexington with his mother and her children, Cathy, Deb, Sherri, Tammy, and Fred. After his grandfather’s death, the family returned to the family ranch, north of Thedford. In his high school years, he attended Thedford High School where he was in the graduating class of 1969. During this time is when he began one of his favorite rodeo sports, Bareback Bronc riding. In 1968, his junior year, he competed at the Nebraska State High School Rodeo finals where he won the chance to compete at the National High School Rodeo finals in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp;

&nbsp;In 1994, he was united in marriage to Cindy (Burnham) Huffman from Burwell, and they made their home on the ranch north of Thedford.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Shot’s life mainly consisted of being on the back of a horse. From Bareback and Saddle Bronc riding to team roping and there wasn’t a colt he couldn’t get by. He was asked by many to break colts and put miles on horses, and he was always willing to teach others how to rope and ride, especially his nieces and nephews. Shot’s work experience took him to many different places. Some of those experiences included riding cutting horses for Willy Klingbeil, ranching for Floyd &amp; Sharon Bryant at Box T, Glen Nutter and Mark Nutter, Blaine and Helen Sherman at Sherman Well Drilling, and Greg Perrett Construction. After retiring to town, he was always day working for whoever needed him to come help. He found joy in being able to help his friends and neighbors.

&nbsp;If riding wasn’t on his to-do list for the day, you would find Shot chasing coyotes with hounds, fishing, playing cards and Yahtzee, golfing, attending sporting events to watch the kids, or drinking beer with his buddies.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Shot was proceeded into death by his biological father Charles, his mother, Genevieve, Uncles - DeWayne Erny, Leroy Erny, Ernest “Speed” Erny, his half-sister Tammy From and nephew-in-law Jason Arensdorf. Left to remember the memories of him are Cindy Kenton, half-sister Cathy (Jim) Williams, Tagg (Jayme) From, Samantha From, Amanda From, Clayton Allen, Clint Allen, Brenda (Lee) Nelson, Jennifer Arensdorf, Jason (Lisa) Williams, several great nieces and nephews and too many friends to name them all.&nbsp;

&nbsp;A reception and book signing will take place on August 16th, from 1pm to 4pm at the Thomas Co. Fairgrounds in Thedford. Inurnment will be at the Cedarview Cemetery in Mullen, Nebraska at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Govier Brothers Mortuary in his name for designation at a later time.

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 </figure>Charles Walter “Shot” (Erny) Kenton hung up his cowboy hat for the last time here on Earth, August 1, 2024. He was born June 12, 1951, to Genevieve Hamilton (Erny) Kenton and the late Charles Walter Erny, in Alliance, Nebraska. He spent his childhood growing up in Thedford, Broken Bow, Kearney, and Lexington with his mother and her children, Cathy, Deb, Sherri, Tammy, and Fred. After his grandfather’s death, the family returned to the family ranch, north of Thedford. In his high school years, he attended Thedford High School where he was in the graduating class of 1969. During this time is when he began one of his favorite rodeo sports, Bareback Bronc riding. In 1968, his junior year, he competed at the Nebraska State High School Rodeo finals where he won the chance to compete at the National High School Rodeo finals in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1994, he was united in marriage to Cindy (Burnham) Huffman from Burwell, and they made their home on the ranch north of Thedford.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shot’s life mainly consisted of being on the back of a horse. From Bareback and Saddle Bronc riding to team roping and there wasn’t a colt he couldn’t get by. He was asked by many to break colts and put miles on horses, and he was always willing to teach others how to rope and ride, especially his nieces and nephews. Shot’s work experience took him to many different places. Some of those experiences included riding cutting horses for Willy Klingbeil, ranching for Floyd &amp; Sharon Bryant at Box T, Glen Nutter and Mark Nutter, Blaine and Helen Sherman at Sherman Well Drilling, and Greg Perrett Construction. After retiring to town, he was always day working for whoever needed him to come help. He found joy in being able to help his friends and neighbors.&nbsp;If riding wasn’t on his to-do list for the day, you would find Shot chasing coyotes with hounds, fishing, playing cards and Yahtzee, golfing, attending sporting events to watch the kids, or drinking beer with his buddies.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shot was proceeded into death by his biological father Charles, his mother, Genevieve, Uncles - DeWayne Erny, Leroy Erny, Ernest “Speed” Erny, his half-sister Tammy From and nephew-in-law Jason Arensdorf. Left to remember the memories of him are Cindy Kenton, half-sister Cathy (Jim) Williams, Tagg (Jayme) From, Samantha From, Amanda From, Clayton Allen, Clint Allen, Brenda (Lee) Nelson, Jennifer Arensdorf, Jason (Lisa) Williams, several great nieces and nephews and too many friends to name them all.&nbsp;&nbsp;A reception and book signing will take place on August 16th, from 1pm to 4pm at the Thomas Co. Fairgrounds in Thedford. Inurnment will be at the Cedarview Cemetery in Mullen, Nebraska at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Govier Brothers Mortuary in his name for designation at a later time.

Shot Kenton (1951-2024)

Willard Gene Harbeson, 87, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Nebraska.

Gene was born on January 19, 1937, in Madrid, Nebraska, to Archie Willard and Esther Naomi (Hanson) Harbeson.

Gene grew up in Elsie, attended the Elsie grade school then the Elsie High School. After graduating in 1954, he enlisted in the US Navy and served until November 1957. During his time in the Navy he served on a supply ship and two ammunition ships, the Wrangell and the Mauna Loa. While serving on the Mauna Loa the ship caught fire in New York harbor. The ship was towed out to sea; if it had exploded it would have leveled lower Manhattan.

Gene met his future wife, Joan McMail, while he was stationed in New York. They were married on November 22, 1958, at Mary, Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Brooklyn, NY. Gene and Joan moved from Brooklyn to Oakland, New Jersey, where they lived for over 30 years. Gene was employed by the Bendix Corporation as an electronics technician. He was very proud to have worked on the prototype guidance system for the Apollo 11 spaceflight that landed a man on the moon.

After retiring in 1996, Gene and Joan built a home outside of Elsie and moved back to Gene's hometown, where he dabbled in farming and raised about a dozen cattle.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Esther.

Gene is survived by his wife, Joan; his brothers, Earl (Sherri) of Los Angeles, Duane (Heidi) of Los Angeles, and Donald (Joan) of Elsie; nephews, Chris and Paul; niece, Heather, aunt, Lillian Hanson and special cousin, Jim Hanson.

Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfunerahome.com.

A private service will be held, with interment to be in the Elsie Cemetery.

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

Willard Gene Harbeson, 87, passed away on August 2, 2024, at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant, Nebraska.Gene was born on January 19, 1937, in Madrid, Nebraska, to Archie Willard and Esther Naomi (Hanson) Harbeson.Gene grew up in Elsie, attended the Elsie grade school then the Elsie High School. After graduating in 1954, he enlisted in the US Navy and served until November 1957. During his time in the Navy he served on a supply ship and two ammunition ships, the Wrangell and the Mauna Loa. While serving on the Mauna Loa the ship caught fire in New York harbor. The ship was towed out to sea; if it had exploded it would have leveled lower Manhattan.Gene met his future wife, Joan McMail, while he was stationed in New York. They were married on November 22, 1958, at Mary, Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Brooklyn, NY. Gene and Joan moved from Brooklyn to Oakland, New Jersey, where they lived for over 30 years. Gene was employed by the Bendix Corporation as an electronics technician. He was very proud to have worked on the prototype guidance system for the Apollo 11 spaceflight that landed a man on the moon.After retiring in 1996, Gene and Joan built a home outside of Elsie and moved back to Gene's hometown, where he dabbled in farming and raised about a dozen cattle.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Esther.Gene is survived by his wife, Joan; his brothers, Earl (Sherri) of Los Angeles, Duane (Heidi) of Los Angeles, and Donald (Joan) of Elsie; nephews, Chris and Paul; niece, Heather, aunt, Lillian Hanson and special cousin, Jim Hanson.Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfunerahome.com.A private service will be held, with interment to be in the Elsie Cemetery.Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

Gene Harbeson (1937-2024)

Edward Arthur Kinish, age 77 of Brady NE, passed away Saturday August 3rd, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Ed was born on July 29, 1947 in Broken Bow, NE to Arthur Edward and Lily Barbara (Weinman) Kinish. He was the sixth born of seven children; Barbara, Angela, Lois, Virginia, Sarah and Karen. He was the beloved “Uncle Eddie” to many nieces and nephews he grew up alongside. Ed said he always felt very close to and loved by his family who was also very proud of him.

Ed was married to Karen M. Goodhand on April 8, 1972 in Fort Monmouth Chapel in Eatontown, NJ and they had one child, Tonia, two years later in Okinawa Japan where he was stationed during Vietnam.

Ed was fortunate that God allowed him the many talents he had naturally as well as the education he got along the way through life. He was born to be a farmer and rancher. He graduated high school in Merna, Nebraska. He enlisted in the Army National Guard when he was nineteen and then went active duty in the Army when he was 23. In the United States Army he trained and became a mechanical communications expert. After discharging from the Army in 1978, Ed made his home in Brady and remained in the National Guard. He attended Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) for an associate degree in HVAC and had his own business for about 15 years, then later received a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology from UNK.&nbsp;

Ed taught high school for about 5 minutes but mainly taught second-year classes for the HVAC degree at MPCC from the time he graduated for about 25 years. He said he liked to teach those who WANTED to learn. Ed worked and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad the last 20 years of his “official working” years. But everyone who knows Ed knows that his UP job was just to be able to feed his “hobby” that he started after graduating from UNK and after Tonia left home. That was his affinity for miniature Black Angus cows called American Aberdeen Angus. Karen started the herd by adopting a bottle calf from the sale barn one day and at the peak of their operation Ed and Karen had over 250 head of “pets” to feed and love and take care of. They both love animals and they were very attentive parents. Ed has friends throughout the country that have cows from his herd. Besides the cattle preoccupation Ed also loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, “shootin the breeze” and just generally being with people.

Ed was a farmer, a son, a husband, a father, a teacher, a doctor to God’s creatures, a soldier, a carpenter, a mechanic, even a musician if necessary to lighten a mood.&nbsp;

Ed was a good person who cared about family and friends and would help them out during their time of need. Many have expressed that Ed helped them out in so many ways. He’d lend an ear and a solution if they had a problem and he’d help them fix their dilemma when he could and get them back “on the road of life again.” He always said that people need second chances and he helped when he could to see that people received those second chances.&nbsp;

He did not know a stranger, and if you were his friend, that friendship lasted forever. He was loved and respected more than he ever knew. He finished what he started and that is a life well lived.&nbsp;

Ed is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters (Sarah and Virginia), three brothers-in-law (Floyd, Mike and Bill), two nieces (Diane and Kandi), one great-grandchild (Axl), and many other friends and family.&nbsp;

Ed leaves behind his wife of 52 years, his daughter Tonia N. Beck, Grandchildren Sydney M. Ostronic (Tyler), Sofia T. Beck, James P. Beck Jr., Jacob C. Beck, Thomas R. Beck, and great-grandchildren Aislynn E. Ostronic and Riona L. Ostronic.

Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Gothenburg; Monday, August 12, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present. A Rosary will take place at 7:00 pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00 am with Father Joseph Ravi officiating.

Interment will take place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

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 </figure>Edward Arthur Kinish, age 77 of Brady NE, passed away Saturday August 3rd, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Ed was born on July 29, 1947 in Broken Bow, NE to Arthur Edward and Lily Barbara (Weinman) Kinish. He was the sixth born of seven children; Barbara, Angela, Lois, Virginia, Sarah and Karen. He was the beloved “Uncle Eddie” to many nieces and nephews he grew up alongside. Ed said he always felt very close to and loved by his family who was also very proud of him.Ed was married to Karen M. Goodhand on April 8, 1972 in Fort Monmouth Chapel in Eatontown, NJ and they had one child, Tonia, two years later in Okinawa Japan where he was stationed during Vietnam.Ed was fortunate that God allowed him the many talents he had naturally as well as the education he got along the way through life. He was born to be a farmer and rancher. He graduated high school in Merna, Nebraska. He enlisted in the Army National Guard when he was nineteen and then went active duty in the Army when he was 23. In the United States Army he trained and became a mechanical communications expert. After discharging from the Army in 1978, Ed made his home in Brady and remained in the National Guard. He attended Mid-Plains Community College (MPCC) for an associate degree in HVAC and had his own business for about 15 years, then later received a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology from UNK.&nbsp;Ed taught high school for about 5 minutes but mainly taught second-year classes for the HVAC degree at MPCC from the time he graduated for about 25 years. He said he liked to teach those who WANTED to learn. Ed worked and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad the last 20 years of his “official working” years. But everyone who knows Ed knows that his UP job was just to be able to feed his “hobby” that he started after graduating from UNK and after Tonia left home. That was his affinity for miniature Black Angus cows called American Aberdeen Angus. Karen started the herd by adopting a bottle calf from the sale barn one day and at the peak of their operation Ed and Karen had over 250 head of “pets” to feed and love and take care of. They both love animals and they were very attentive parents. Ed has friends throughout the country that have cows from his herd. Besides the cattle preoccupation Ed also loved hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, “shootin the breeze” and just generally being with people.Ed was a farmer, a son, a husband, a father, a teacher, a doctor to God’s creatures, a soldier, a carpenter, a mechanic, even a musician if necessary to lighten a mood.&nbsp;Ed was a good person who cared about family and friends and would help them out during their time of need. Many have expressed that Ed helped them out in so many ways. He’d lend an ear and a solution if they had a problem and he’d help them fix their dilemma when he could and get them back “on the road of life again.” He always said that people need second chances and he helped when he could to see that people received those second chances.&nbsp;He did not know a stranger, and if you were his friend, that friendship lasted forever. He was loved and respected more than he ever knew. He finished what he started and that is a life well lived.&nbsp;Ed is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters (Sarah and Virginia), three brothers-in-law (Floyd, Mike and Bill), two nieces (Diane and Kandi), one great-grandchild (Axl), and many other friends and family.&nbsp;Ed leaves behind his wife of 52 years, his daughter Tonia N. Beck, Grandchildren Sydney M. Ostronic (Tyler), Sofia T. Beck, James P. Beck Jr., Jacob C. Beck, Thomas R. Beck, and great-grandchildren Aislynn E. Ostronic and Riona L. Ostronic.Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Gothenburg; Monday, August 12, 2024, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present. A Rosary will take place at 7:00 pm.Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00 am with Father Joseph Ravi officiating.Interment will take place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or Tunnel to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.

Edward A. Kinish (1947-2024)

Clifford Gene Higgins, 88 died Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Clifford was born on October 15, 1935 in Yuma, Colorado to Robert and Ruby (House) Higgins. A sister, Deloris and two brothers, Robert Higgins and Henry Russell followed Clifford. Clifford received his GED in Alliance, Nebraska in 1980 alongside his wife Nedra.

On May 20, 1957, Clifford married Nedra Dykes. To this union, two children were born, Alberta (Higgins) Maddox and Michael Higgins.

Clifford's hobbies included bowling, fishing, hunting and playing the lottery. Clifford enjoyed his mornings spent at local convenience stores having coffee and visiting with&nbsp;

Clifford's hobbies included bowling, fishing, hunting and playing the lottery. Clifford enjoyed his mornings spent at local convenience stores having coffee and visiting with local patrons until ill health.

Clifford worked many jobs in his life including ranching (cowboy), Electric Hose and Rubber Co., Pepsi Bottling Co., Harris Sales and was the owner of Higgins Construction for 30 years until his retirement. His son, Mike worked alongside him learning the construction trade that he has used for many years and still to this day. He built his&nbsp;daughter Alberta's first home as well as his and Nedra's home that they lived in until his passing.

Preceding Clifford in death were his parents along with his sister and brother-in-law Delores and Chet Hampton, his brother Robert Higgins, father-in-law and mother-in-law&nbsp;Raymond and Betty Dykes and sister-in-law Hazel Livingston.

Survivors include his wife Nedra, his children, Alberta (Kermit) Maddox and Michael (Monica) Higgins; his brother, Henry (Clara) Russell of North Platte, NE, sisters in-law,&nbsp;Jeannie (Rik) Taylor of Omaha, NE, Etta (Bob) Taylor of Gering, NE and Denise Everhart of Gering, NE, brothers-in-law, Butch Dykes of Mitchell, NE, Clint Livingston&nbsp;of Lewellen, NE and sister-in-law Tina Dykes of Morrill, NE; six grandchildren, Leo Brandle Fowler of Rushville, OH, Beth (Spencer) Brenneman of Crestline, OH, Jessica&nbsp;Haines of Mt Pleasant, SC, Kash Maddox of Alliance, NE, Ryan (Laura) Higgins of Alliance, NE, and Steven (Travis) Higgins-Prelle of Denver, CO; five great-grandchildren, Brice (Hannah) Brenneman of Willard, OH, Isabel Brenneman of Crestline, OH, Evan Haines of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Macy Brooks of Alliance, NE, Dawsyn Higgins of Alliance, NE and two great-great granddaughters, Lucy and Nora Brenneman of Willard, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Final resting place will be at Whitman Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.batesgould.com">www.batesgould.com</a> with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Clifford Gene Higgins, 88 died Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp;Clifford was born on October 15, 1935 in Yuma, Colorado to Robert and Ruby (House) Higgins. A sister, Deloris and two brothers, Robert Higgins and Henry Russell followed Clifford. Clifford received his GED in Alliance, Nebraska in 1980 alongside his wife Nedra.On May 20, 1957, Clifford married Nedra Dykes. To this union, two children were born, Alberta (Higgins) Maddox and Michael Higgins.Clifford's hobbies included bowling, fishing, hunting and playing the lottery. Clifford enjoyed his mornings spent at local convenience stores having coffee and visiting with&nbsp;Clifford Gene Higgins, 88 died Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home in Alliance, Nebraska.&nbsp;Clifford was born on October 15, 1935 in Yuma, Colorado to Robert and Ruby (House) Higgins. A sister, Deloris and two brothers, Robert Higgins and Henry Russell followed Clifford. Clifford received his GED in Alliance, Nebraska in 1980 alongside his wife Nedra.On May 20, 1957, Clifford married Nedra Dykes. To this union, two children were born, Alberta (Higgins) Maddox and Michael Higgins.Clifford's hobbies included bowling, fishing, hunting and playing the lottery. Clifford enjoyed his mornings spent at local convenience stores having coffee and visiting with local patrons until ill health.Clifford worked many jobs in his life including ranching (cowboy), Electric Hose and Rubber Co., Pepsi Bottling Co., Harris Sales and was the owner of Higgins Construction for 30 years until his retirement. His son, Mike worked alongside him learning the construction trade that he has used for many years and still to this day. He built his&nbsp;daughter Alberta's first home as well as his and Nedra's home that they lived in until his passing.Preceding Clifford in death were his parents along with his sister and brother-in-law Delores and Chet Hampton, his brother Robert Higgins, father-in-law and mother-in-law&nbsp;Raymond and Betty Dykes and sister-in-law Hazel Livingston.Survivors include his wife Nedra, his children, Alberta (Kermit) Maddox and Michael (Monica) Higgins; his brother, Henry (Clara) Russell of North Platte, NE, sisters in-law,&nbsp;Jeannie (Rik) Taylor of Omaha, NE, Etta (Bob) Taylor of Gering, NE and Denise Everhart of Gering, NE, brothers-in-law, Butch Dykes of Mitchell, NE, Clint Livingston&nbsp;of Lewellen, NE and sister-in-law Tina Dykes of Morrill, NE; six grandchildren, Leo Brandle Fowler of Rushville, OH, Beth (Spencer) Brenneman of Crestline, OH, Jessica&nbsp;Haines of Mt Pleasant, SC, Kash Maddox of Alliance, NE, Ryan (Laura) Higgins of Alliance, NE, and Steven (Travis) Higgins-Prelle of Denver, CO; five great-grandchildren, Brice (Hannah) Brenneman of Willard, OH, Isabel Brenneman of Crestline, OH, Evan Haines of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Macy Brooks of Alliance, NE, Dawsyn Higgins of Alliance, NE and two great-great granddaughters, Lucy and Nora Brenneman of Willard, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Final resting place will be at Whitman Cemetery.Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.batesgould.com">www.batesgould.com</a> with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Clifford Gene Higgins (1935 - 2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dr. Dwight L. Larson, age 99, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.&nbsp; He as born on February 25, 1925 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Joseph and Lucille (Keller) Larson.

Dwight grew up in Green River, WY and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1943. He entered the US Army and served with distinction in WWII, earning a Purple Heart for his wounds. After returning from the war, Dwight attended the University of Wyoming from 1946-1947. He then transferred to the University of Nebraska and then on to medical school in Omaha from 1949-1953. He met and married the love of his life, Shirley Holsten in Omaha on December 12, 1953, and together they had three daughters: Leanne, Jane, and Sandra. Dwight started his career at Bryan Hospital in Omaha from 1953 to 1954. He then opened his own practice in Chappell, NE and later moved to North Platte where he opened his practice there. He was in practice for 34 years and a member of the Great Plains Regional Medical staff and past president and program director of the Lincoln County Medical Society, the St. Mary’s Hospital Staff, and the Tri-County Medical Society. He was a charter Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 1966, Dwight developed and taught the first childbirth education classes in North Platte. He was named Nebraska Family Physician of the year in 1988. Dwight was a past Chairman of the Arts and Humanities Committee, Past Board member of the North Platte Development Corporation, and past member of the North Platte Community Concert Association. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley; brothers, Grant and Sherwood Larson; niece, Stacy Hutson; and nephew, Jim Plate.

Those left to celebrate his memory are daughters, Leanne (Bruce) Elder of Kearney, Jane Larson of Kearney, and Sandra (Dirk) Gray of McCook; grandchildren, Chad (Ashley) Elder, Sarah Polter, Jared Polter, Kade Gray, and Joel Gray; great-granddaughters, Emma Elder and Quinn Elder; brother in law, Robert “Bob” (Mary) Holsten sister in law of Carmel, Indiana; nieces, Becky Plate, Sara Clark, and Alison (Rick) Bond; nephew, Jeff (Donna) Holsten; along with other extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday August 9, 2024 at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside. Visitation will be on Thursday August 8, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the family for future designation. Online condolences and live stream of the service may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dr. Dwight L. Larson, age 99, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.&nbsp; He as born on February 25, 1925 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Joseph and Lucille (Keller) Larson. Dwight grew up in Green River, WY and graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1943. He entered the US Army and served with distinction in WWII, earning a Purple Heart for his wounds. After returning from the war, Dwight attended the University of Wyoming from 1946-1947. He then transferred to the University of Nebraska and then on to medical school in Omaha from 1949-1953. He met and married the love of his life, Shirley Holsten in Omaha on December 12, 1953, and together they had three daughters: Leanne, Jane, and Sandra. Dwight started his career at Bryan Hospital in Omaha from 1953 to 1954. He then opened his own practice in Chappell, NE and later moved to North Platte where he opened his practice there. He was in practice for 34 years and a member of the Great Plains Regional Medical staff and past president and program director of the Lincoln County Medical Society, the St. Mary’s Hospital Staff, and the Tri-County Medical Society. He was a charter Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. In 1966, Dwight developed and taught the first childbirth education classes in North Platte. He was named Nebraska Family Physician of the year in 1988. Dwight was a past Chairman of the Arts and Humanities Committee, Past Board member of the North Platte Development Corporation, and past member of the North Platte Community Concert Association. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Shirley; brothers, Grant and Sherwood Larson; niece, Stacy Hutson; and nephew, Jim Plate.Those left to celebrate his memory are daughters, Leanne (Bruce) Elder of Kearney, Jane Larson of Kearney, and Sandra (Dirk) Gray of McCook; grandchildren, Chad (Ashley) Elder, Sarah Polter, Jared Polter, Kade Gray, and Joel Gray; great-granddaughters, Emma Elder and Quinn Elder; brother in law, Robert “Bob” (Mary) Holsten sister in law of Carmel, Indiana; nieces, Becky Plate, Sara Clark, and Alison (Rick) Bond; nephew, Jeff (Donna) Holsten; along with other extended family and friends.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday August 9, 2024 at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Patrick Sipes officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Veterans Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside. Visitation will be on Thursday August 8, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which has been entrusted with the arrangements.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the family for future designation. Online condolences and live stream of the service may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Dr. Dwight L. Larson  (1925-2024)

DARRELL "BUCK" BASSETT, 88, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Buck was born June 11, 1936, at Geneva, Nebraska to Frederick and Marie (Lewis) Bassett. He attended school in Geneva before transferring to Ogallala during his freshman year, where he graduated in the class of 1954.

Buck attended the University of Wyoming at Laramie before entering the US Army. A couple of months after his discharge, Buck married Jacque Mecke at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. Their 65-year marriage was blessed in innumerable ways, including five children: Matt, Jane, Marty, John, and Teresa.

Buck worked at First National Bank of Ogallala for several years before taking a position at Pro Oil, where he primarily worked in bookkeeping, a position he held for twenty-three years.

Buck joined the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department in 1963 and enjoyed an impactful 43 years of service to the department and the surrounding community. In short order, Buck would hold nearly every office in every existing committee or board. He was elected President a year after he joined the department, a position he would hold a total of 14 times. Buck held numerous leadership roles, including Vice President, Captain, Treasurer, Executive Board Member, and Assistant Chief, before being appointed Fire Chief in 1992. He was also active in the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association, the Nebraska Fire Chiefs Association, and the Southwest Mutual Aid District, advocating for fire-related legislation and communication improvements. Buck was honored with numerous accolades over the years, including the prestigious "McQueen Award" and the VFIS "Firemanship Award," which he won twice. In 2005, he was inducted into the Ogallala Hall of Fame by the department.

Buck spent many years coaching youth baseball, forming countless connections with parents and children, and memorably rewarding his players with cinnamon bears for their hard work and achievements. He was a dedicated supporter of high school athletics, volunteering as a clockkeeper for wrestling and volleyball and serving as a line judge. He was actively involved in both the public and St. Luke's school boards, the St. Luke's Parish Council, and the City Council, where he had served multiple terms as mayor.

Buck was an avid Yankees fan. When he wasn't at church, he could reliably be seen sporting a Yankees cap if he wasn't representing the Ogallala Indians or the Huskers. He was a member of the Elks and volunteered with Meals on Wheels.

Buck was a longtime member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, where he often served as a lector. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years.

Buck was a man of many hats, but his heart was perpetually grounded in service. He valued hard work and integrity, two things he modeled. He was a loving, committed husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. He was faithful to the vows he took in life and was a meaningful example to many.

Buck was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Dorothy and Donna, and his brothers Dean and Donald.

Survivors include his wife, Jacque, of Ogallala; children, Matt (Mary Jo) Bassett of Omaha, Jane (Ray) Diaz of Ogallala, Marty (Jackie) Bassett of Mesa, AZ; John (Janice) Bassett of Gastonia, NC; Teresa (Brian) Bradney of North Platte; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; 4 step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Norma Bassett and Shirley Bassett; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A memorial has been established in memory of Buck. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live for those unable to attend.

Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church with Fr. Bhanda as Celebrant. Interment with military honors will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Monday, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Rosary and Wake Service will be at 6 p.m. on Monday at the church.

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

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 </figure>DARRELL "BUCK" BASSETT, 88, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.Buck was born June 11, 1936, at Geneva, Nebraska to Frederick and Marie (Lewis) Bassett. He attended school in Geneva before transferring to Ogallala during his freshman year, where he graduated in the class of 1954.Buck attended the University of Wyoming at Laramie before entering the US Army. A couple of months after his discharge, Buck married Jacque Mecke at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. Their 65-year marriage was blessed in innumerable ways, including five children: Matt, Jane, Marty, John, and Teresa.Buck worked at First National Bank of Ogallala for several years before taking a position at Pro Oil, where he primarily worked in bookkeeping, a position he held for twenty-three years.Buck joined the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department in 1963 and enjoyed an impactful 43 years of service to the department and the surrounding community. In short order, Buck would hold nearly every office in every existing committee or board. He was elected President a year after he joined the department, a position he would hold a total of 14 times. Buck held numerous leadership roles, including Vice President, Captain, Treasurer, Executive Board Member, and Assistant Chief, before being appointed Fire Chief in 1992. He was also active in the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighters Association, the Nebraska Fire Chiefs Association, and the Southwest Mutual Aid District, advocating for fire-related legislation and communication improvements. Buck was honored with numerous accolades over the years, including the prestigious "McQueen Award" and the VFIS "Firemanship Award," which he won twice. In 2005, he was inducted into the Ogallala Hall of Fame by the department.Buck spent many years coaching youth baseball, forming countless connections with parents and children, and memorably rewarding his players with cinnamon bears for their hard work and achievements. He was a dedicated supporter of high school athletics, volunteering as a clockkeeper for wrestling and volleyball and serving as a line judge. He was actively involved in both the public and St. Luke's school boards, the St. Luke's Parish Council, and the City Council, where he had served multiple terms as mayor.Buck was an avid Yankees fan. When he wasn't at church, he could reliably be seen sporting a Yankees cap if he wasn't representing the Ogallala Indians or the Huskers. He was a member of the Elks and volunteered with Meals on Wheels.Buck was a longtime member of St. Luke's Catholic Church, where he often served as a lector. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for many years.Buck was a man of many hats, but his heart was perpetually grounded in service. He valued hard work and integrity, two things he modeled. He was a loving, committed husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and friend. He was faithful to the vows he took in life and was a meaningful example to many.Buck was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Dorothy and Donna, and his brothers Dean and Donald.Survivors include his wife, Jacque, of Ogallala; children, Matt (Mary Jo) Bassett of Omaha, Jane (Ray) Diaz of Ogallala, Marty (Jackie) Bassett of Mesa, AZ; John (Janice) Bassett of Gastonia, NC; Teresa (Brian) Bradney of North Platte; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; 4 step-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Norma Bassett and Shirley Bassett; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.A memorial has been established in memory of Buck. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com, where the services will be streamed live for those unable to attend.Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church with Fr. Bhanda as Celebrant. Interment with military honors will be in the Ogallala Cemetery.Visitation will be on Monday, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Rosary and Wake Service will be at 6 p.m. on Monday at the church.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Buck Bassett (1936-2024)

Roger Guggenmos, age 63, died July 30, 2024, in his home in Brewster, NE.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Center in Brewster, NE. Burial will follow in the Brewster Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Brewster Fire Department &amp; Ambulance or UCC in Brewster. A viewing will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Words if remembrance can be left at www.govierbrothers.com&nbsp;

&nbsp;Roger Guggenmos was born January 6, 1961, to Walter “Bill” Guggenmos and Ramona (Holmes) in Sargent. His parents, brother, and sister lived on their family ranch in Brewster. Roger graduated from Dunning High School in 1979. He completed some coursework at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Hastings Central Community College. He then dedicated the remainder of his life to working and maintaining the Guggenmos Ranch. Through this partnership, the ranch was later given the title, “Guggenmos River Ranch.” On April 8, 1989, he married Cynthia Rooney of Ojai, California. They met through mutual friends at the 1982 Guggenmos family reunion. They carried on this tradition and hosted several more family reunions at the ranch together. They were married 35 years and had 4 children and 3 granddaughters together.

&nbsp;Roger lived a life of service to the ranch and his community. He served over 40 years as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for Blaine County. He additionally had served as the Blaine County Commissioner since 2013. He was a member of the Region 26 Council and Mid Planes Behavioral Health Board. Those who knew Roger know that he often went out of his way to help neighbors and animals in need. Roger enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifleman Association. He had a passion for aviation, enjoyed attending air shows, and owned his own plane which was most often used to serve his community members.

&nbsp;Roger is survived by his wife Cindy; 4 sons: Cody (Roxy) Guggenmos, Cory (Jennie) Guggenmos, Tyler (Sherry) Guggenmos, and Brayden Guggenmos; 2 granddaughters: Nikida Guggenmos and Mazikeen Guggenmos. Roger was preceded by his parents and granddaughter Alayah Guggenmos.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Roger Guggenmos, age 63, died July 30, 2024, in his home in Brewster, NE.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Center in Brewster, NE. Burial will follow in the Brewster Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Brewster Fire Department &amp; Ambulance or UCC in Brewster. A viewing will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Words if remembrance can be left at www.govierbrothers.com&nbsp;&nbsp;Roger Guggenmos was born January 6, 1961, to Walter “Bill” Guggenmos and Ramona (Holmes) in Sargent. His parents, brother, and sister lived on their family ranch in Brewster. Roger graduated from Dunning High School in 1979. He completed some coursework at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Hastings Central Community College. He then dedicated the remainder of his life to working and maintaining the Guggenmos Ranch. Through this partnership, the ranch was later given the title, “Guggenmos River Ranch.” On April 8, 1989, he married Cynthia Rooney of Ojai, California. They met through mutual friends at the 1982 Guggenmos family reunion. They carried on this tradition and hosted several more family reunions at the ranch together. They were married 35 years and had 4 children and 3 granddaughters together.&nbsp;Roger lived a life of service to the ranch and his community. He served over 40 years as a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for Blaine County. He additionally had served as the Blaine County Commissioner since 2013. He was a member of the Region 26 Council and Mid Planes Behavioral Health Board. Those who knew Roger know that he often went out of his way to help neighbors and animals in need. Roger enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the National Rifleman Association. He had a passion for aviation, enjoyed attending air shows, and owned his own plane which was most often used to serve his community members.&nbsp;Roger is survived by his wife Cindy; 4 sons: Cody (Roxy) Guggenmos, Cory (Jennie) Guggenmos, Tyler (Sherry) Guggenmos, and Brayden Guggenmos; 2 granddaughters: Nikida Guggenmos and Mazikeen Guggenmos. Roger was preceded by his parents and granddaughter Alayah Guggenmos.&nbsp;

Roger Guggenmos (1961-2024)

Roberta Ann (Ruppert) Werkmeister, age 94, of Palisade, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.&nbsp;

Roberta was born January 11, 1930, at Quick, NE to Clifford and Nellie (Boson) Ruppert. She attended grade school at District 101 which was located across the road from her parents’ home. She then attended high school at Curtis, NE where she lived in a dorm during the week and went home on weekends, a 30 plus mile trip!

Growing up, Roberta was her dad’s “boy”: she worked fields, tended cattle, milked cows, and fed hogs and chickens. After graduating high school, she began teaching rural school immediately. She also attended summer school at Kearney State College where she earned her teaching certificate.

Roberta met Raymond Werkmeister when he brought and picked up his twin sisters Arlene and Darlene from the school where she taught. They started dating within 4-5 months. Their common interest was dancing, and dance they did! Hadley Barrett and Polka Dances were readily attended!

Roberta married Raymond on February 16, 1952 at the Quick Methodist Church. To this union five children were born: Shirley, Melody, Roger, Barbara Joy and Terri.

Roberta raised and sold fryer chickens. In her biggest year, she sold 500. The income helped pay the bills along with the cream and eggs she sold. Roberta continued to teach at country schools until 1962 when the couple moved to the farm south of McCook.

In 1967, Raymond and Roberta purchased a farmstead near Palisade, NE. Roberta worked at Ruppert Locker, Butler Beef Acres, as a janitor for McCook District 8 and a substitute teacher in Palisade and later the Librarian.

Roberta worked for Palisade Coop for many years, retiring at the young age of 86.

In her free time, Roberta drove an ensilage truck, cooked meals during harvest and delivered them to the fields, raised sweet corn and chickens to sell, and helped with irrigation. She also enjoyed baking cinnamon rolls and pies, working crossword puzzles, reading and jigsaw puzzles. Roberta crocheted numerous afghans over the years for friends and family to enjoy. She loved a good card game and did whatever it took to win including not even going easy on the little ones.

Roberta was an avid sports fan. She loved to watch and critique every good pitch, catch, swing, and shot or every missed pitch, catch, swing or shot her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren took as they competed. She played softball while in Kearney attending summer school and enjoyed watching college football, volleyball, baseball and basketball. Her favorite pro sports were baseball, basketball and football.

Roberta was a member of the Palisade UMC, Friendly Neighbor Club, a past member of the Palisade Public Library Board, Eve’s Circle, Pioneer Café Volunteer (Monday Night Pizza) and a 4-H Leader for many years.

Roberta is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; infant daughter, Barbara Joy; son-in-law, Bill Wilson; sister, Norma Sorge; great grand children, Erik Werkmeister, Austin Herbert and Olivia Herbert.

Roberta is survived by son, Roger (Janet) Werkmeister of McCook, NE; daughters, Shirley (Dennis) Ferguson of Palisade, NE, Melody Herbert of Chadron, NE and Terri Wilson of Palisade, NE; brother, Otis Ruppert of McCook, NE; brother-in-law, Roger (Phyllis) Sorge of Loveland, CO; sisters, Viola Greenlee of Columbia, MO and Shirley (Larry) Schlem of Ogallala, NE; sisters-in-law, Lois Bennett, Arlene Werkmeister and Pat Werkmeister. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Memorials contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her name to be designated at a later date.

A memorial service will be held Monday, September 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Palisade United Methodist Church in Palisade, NE with Rev. Jacob Keega, officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in the Palisade Cemetery.

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 </figure>Roberta Ann (Ruppert) Werkmeister, age 94, of Palisade, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.&nbsp;Roberta was born January 11, 1930, at Quick, NE to Clifford and Nellie (Boson) Ruppert. She attended grade school at District 101 which was located across the road from her parents’ home. She then attended high school at Curtis, NE where she lived in a dorm during the week and went home on weekends, a 30 plus mile trip!Growing up, Roberta was her dad’s “boy”: she worked fields, tended cattle, milked cows, and fed hogs and chickens. After graduating high school, she began teaching rural school immediately. She also attended summer school at Kearney State College where she earned her teaching certificate.Roberta met Raymond Werkmeister when he brought and picked up his twin sisters Arlene and Darlene from the school where she taught. They started dating within 4-5 months. Their common interest was dancing, and dance they did! Hadley Barrett and Polka Dances were readily attended!Roberta married Raymond on February 16, 1952 at the Quick Methodist Church. To this union five children were born: Shirley, Melody, Roger, Barbara Joy and Terri.Roberta raised and sold fryer chickens. In her biggest year, she sold 500. The income helped pay the bills along with the cream and eggs she sold. Roberta continued to teach at country schools until 1962 when the couple moved to the farm south of McCook.In 1967, Raymond and Roberta purchased a farmstead near Palisade, NE. Roberta worked at Ruppert Locker, Butler Beef Acres, as a janitor for McCook District 8 and a substitute teacher in Palisade and later the Librarian.Roberta worked for Palisade Coop for many years, retiring at the young age of 86.In her free time, Roberta drove an ensilage truck, cooked meals during harvest and delivered them to the fields, raised sweet corn and chickens to sell, and helped with irrigation. She also enjoyed baking cinnamon rolls and pies, working crossword puzzles, reading and jigsaw puzzles. Roberta crocheted numerous afghans over the years for friends and family to enjoy. She loved a good card game and did whatever it took to win including not even going easy on the little ones.Roberta was an avid sports fan. She loved to watch and critique every good pitch, catch, swing, and shot or every missed pitch, catch, swing or shot her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren took as they competed. She played softball while in Kearney attending summer school and enjoyed watching college football, volleyball, baseball and basketball. Her favorite pro sports were baseball, basketball and football.Roberta was a member of the Palisade UMC, Friendly Neighbor Club, a past member of the Palisade Public Library Board, Eve’s Circle, Pioneer Café Volunteer (Monday Night Pizza) and a 4-H Leader for many years.Roberta is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; infant daughter, Barbara Joy; son-in-law, Bill Wilson; sister, Norma Sorge; great grand children, Erik Werkmeister, Austin Herbert and Olivia Herbert.Roberta is survived by son, Roger (Janet) Werkmeister of McCook, NE; daughters, Shirley (Dennis) Ferguson of Palisade, NE, Melody Herbert of Chadron, NE and Terri Wilson of Palisade, NE; brother, Otis Ruppert of McCook, NE; brother-in-law, Roger (Phyllis) Sorge of Loveland, CO; sisters, Viola Greenlee of Columbia, MO and Shirley (Larry) Schlem of Ogallala, NE; sisters-in-law, Lois Bennett, Arlene Werkmeister and Pat Werkmeister. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.Memorials contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in her name to be designated at a later date.A memorial service will be held Monday, September 2, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Palisade United Methodist Church in Palisade, NE with Rev. Jacob Keega, officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in the Palisade Cemetery.

Roberta Ann Werkmeister (1930-2024)

Manford "Al" Thornton, 68, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.

Al was born December 5, 1955, at Fort Carson, Colorado to Manford O. and Barbara Ann (Link) Thornton. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, before studying Theology, Greek, and Hebrew languages at Grace Bible College and Grace University, respectively.

Al's formal studies spilled into a lifelong commitment to the study of the Scriptures and the noble pursuit of honing exegetics based on careful analysis of the original languages of the biblical texts. Al wrote substantially throughout his life, from short novels to personal translations of the Gospels and epistles. At the time of his passing, Al was even working on a website to promulgate his work, aside from the standard means of publication. A cancer diagnosis would hamper his plans, in addition to his health. However, Al's work will find new life in the hands of his family, who intend to see his work to fruition.

Al was preceded in death by his father, Manford O. Thornton.

Survivors include his mother, Barbara Thornton, and his sister, Peggy (Gordon) Hayden, all of Chappell, along with several other relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established in Al's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

No services or inurnment are planned at this time.

Manford "Al" Thornton, 68, passed away on July 27, 2024, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.Al was born December 5, 1955, at Fort Carson, Colorado to Manford O. and Barbara Ann (Link) Thornton. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs, Iowa, before studying Theology, Greek, and Hebrew languages at Grace Bible College and Grace University, respectively.Al's formal studies spilled into a lifelong commitment to the study of the Scriptures and the noble pursuit of honing exegetics based on careful analysis of the original languages of the biblical texts. Al wrote substantially throughout his life, from short novels to personal translations of the Gospels and epistles. At the time of his passing, Al was even working on a website to promulgate his work, aside from the standard means of publication. A cancer diagnosis would hamper his plans, in addition to his health. However, Al's work will find new life in the hands of his family, who intend to see his work to fruition.Al was preceded in death by his father, Manford O. Thornton.Survivors include his mother, Barbara Thornton, and his sister, Peggy (Gordon) Hayden, all of Chappell, along with several other relatives and friends.A memorial has been established in Al's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.No services or inurnment are planned at this time.Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Manfred Alton Thornton (1955-2024)

Deborah Kay Willson Harvey, born to Maxwell and Larena Willson in North Platte, Nebraska, on February 13, 1951, peacefully passed away in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by her family. Preceding her in death were her parents and three sisters: Jean Humphrey, Betty Humphrey, and Joanne Grady.

Debbie, as she was fondly known, graduated from North Platte High School and later married Frank Aloi. She is survived by her daughter Robyn Drake, her husband Shawn, and grandchildren Frankie, Max, and Rowan; her son Ryan Aloi, his wife Katherine, and grandchildren Cianna, Mateya, and Solomon; and her son Scott Aloi, his wife Natalie Savage, and their children Merrily, Wellan, and Jones.

In 2006, Debbie found love again with Randy Harvey, and together they enjoyed years of travel and companionship until his passing in 2010. Later reconnecting as friends with Frank Aloi, they bonded over family and shared interests in westerns. In 2020, Debbie relocated to Colorado to be closer to family and found companionship with Jim Craddock, enjoying evening walks, dining out in Loveland, and drives in his Mustang convertible. Jim passed away in September 2022.

Debbie's warm smile and love for her family and friends endeared her to many. She was joyfully present at her eldest granddaughter's wedding in September 2023, cherishing every moment with her loved ones.

Debbie's internment will be held at the North Platte cemetery on Monday, August 12th at 9:30am. Immediately following at 10:30am, a Celebration of Life brunch will take place at the Community Playhouse (Canteen room) at 301 E. 5th St, North Platte, Nebraska.

In memory of Debbie and to honor her life, donations in her name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. https.//<a href="http://act.alz.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">act.alz.org</a>.

Debbie's presence in our lives will be deeply missed, but her memory will continue to bring us comfort and strength.

Deborah Kay Willson Harvey, born to Maxwell and Larena Willson in North Platte, Nebraska, on February 13, 1951, peacefully passed away in Loveland, Colorado, surrounded by her family. Preceding her in death were her parents and three sisters: Jean Humphrey, Betty Humphrey, and Joanne Grady.Debbie, as she was fondly known, graduated from North Platte High School and later married Frank Aloi. She is survived by her daughter Robyn Drake, her husband Shawn, and grandchildren Frankie, Max, and Rowan; her son Ryan Aloi, his wife Katherine, and grandchildren Cianna, Mateya, and Solomon; and her son Scott Aloi, his wife Natalie Savage, and their children Merrily, Wellan, and Jones.In 2006, Debbie found love again with Randy Harvey, and together they enjoyed years of travel and companionship until his passing in 2010. Later reconnecting as friends with Frank Aloi, they bonded over family and shared interests in westerns. In 2020, Debbie relocated to Colorado to be closer to family and found companionship with Jim Craddock, enjoying evening walks, dining out in Loveland, and drives in his Mustang convertible. Jim passed away in September 2022.Debbie's warm smile and love for her family and friends endeared her to many. She was joyfully present at her eldest granddaughter's wedding in September 2023, cherishing every moment with her loved ones.Debbie's internment will be held at the North Platte cemetery on Monday, August 12th at 9:30am. Immediately following at 10:30am, a Celebration of Life brunch will take place at the Community Playhouse (Canteen room) at 301 E. 5th St, North Platte, Nebraska.In memory of Debbie and to honor her life, donations in her name can be made to the Alzheimer's Association. https.//<a href="http://act.alz.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">act.alz.org</a>.Debbie's presence in our lives will be deeply missed, but her memory will continue to bring us comfort and strength.

Deborah Kay Harvey (1951-2024)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey Alan Brunkhorst was born in Imperial, Nebraska on January 10, 1948 to Ansel and Delpha Brunkhorst. Mickey departed this life on July 26, 2024 at the age of 76. Mickey attended school in Wauneta, Nebraska and graduated high school with the class of 1966. Mickey then attended Parks School of Business in Denver, Colorado. Mickey married his high school sweetheart, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Stute on October 15, 1967. To this union two children were born: Kelly and Kimberly.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey enlisted into the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey and Gwen moved from Colorado back to Wauneta to farm and raise their family. Mickey enjoyed farming and ranching. Mickey was an active member Redeemer Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 304.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey was proceeded in death by his parents, infant brothers, Woodrow and Loren and step-father, Floyd Nordhausen.

&nbsp; &nbsp; He leaves to mourn his wife of 56 years, Gwen; son, Kelly (Carey); daughter, Kimberly (Brandon) Kuykendall; brother, Lynn (Rhonda) Brunkhorst; and step-mother, Sandra Brunkhorst; grandchildren: Seth (Emma) Brunkhorst, Alex Brunkhorst, Christien Kuykendall and Jaelyn Kuykendall; great-grandchildren Elliot and Charlie Brunkhorst and a host of nieces and nephews.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM (MT) on Friday morning, August 2, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.&nbsp; Committal services with full military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Mickey Brunkhorst for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey Alan Brunkhorst was born in Imperial, Nebraska on January 10, 1948 to Ansel and Delpha Brunkhorst. Mickey departed this life on July 26, 2024 at the age of 76. Mickey attended school in Wauneta, Nebraska and graduated high school with the class of 1966. Mickey then attended Parks School of Business in Denver, Colorado. Mickey married his high school sweetheart, Gwendolyn “Gwen” Stute on October 15, 1967. To this union two children were born: Kelly and Kimberly.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey enlisted into the United States Army and served his country during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey and Gwen moved from Colorado back to Wauneta to farm and raise their family. Mickey enjoyed farming and ranching. Mickey was an active member Redeemer Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 304.&nbsp; &nbsp; Mickey was proceeded in death by his parents, infant brothers, Woodrow and Loren and step-father, Floyd Nordhausen.&nbsp; &nbsp; He leaves to mourn his wife of 56 years, Gwen; son, Kelly (Carey); daughter, Kimberly (Brandon) Kuykendall; brother, Lynn (Rhonda) Brunkhorst; and step-mother, Sandra Brunkhorst; grandchildren: Seth (Emma) Brunkhorst, Alex Brunkhorst, Christien Kuykendall and Jaelyn Kuykendall; great-grandchildren Elliot and Charlie Brunkhorst and a host of nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp; Cremation was chosen and memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM (MT) on Friday morning, August 2, 2024 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Wauneta with Pastor Keith Wellman officiating.&nbsp; Committal services with full military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta.&nbsp; &nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the family of Mickey Brunkhorst for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Mickey Alan Brunkhorst (1948-2024)

Virginia O. (Woods) Hixon of Grant, NE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Imperial Nursing Home in Imperial, NE, at the age of 101 years. Virginia was born on January 13, 1923, to Guy and Mary Edith (Leetch) Woods in Blue Hill, NE.&nbsp; Virginia was the middle of five children. The family later moved to the Imperial, NE area. She graduated from the Imperial High School.

She met Lloyd Vernon Hixon, the love of her life, in Imperial. Lloyd Vernon (Vern) and Virginia were married on August 27,1940. In this marriage, they were blessed with two children - Shirley (Hixon) Clayton and Lloyd Dean Hixon. Vern and Virginia were involved with farming and cattle for a number of years in the Grant area. Vern and Virginia moved to Grant in 1974. It was then that she worked in the kitchen at the Perkins County Hospital for 20 years. She was also very active in 4-H, the New Life Fellowship Church and an extension club called the Texas Trail.

Virginia was a loving, caring, and faithful woman, and she deeply loved her family. Virginia believed in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as she was a strong Christian woman. She always had a way of finding the good things, even in the hardest of situations. She was always so positive and polite. She loved children and did not know a stranger. Not only was she a wonderful grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to her family, but she was also considered a grandmother to a lot of people who knew her. She also loved animals, especially her beloved dogs Tiger and Daisy. She loved being outdoors, whether it be mowing her lawn, planting flowers, or just enjoying sitting on her porch swing. Virginia was an amazing woman who will be greatly missed.

Virginia is survived by her grandchildren Nilla Claymon of Amherst, Colorado; Jeana Hixon of Payson, Arizona; Daren (Liz) Claymon of Lincoln, NE; and Matt (Heidi) Hixon of Loveland, Colorado. Great-grandchildren Lacey and Beau Taylor, Dietrich and Audrey Hitt, and Hayden (Wes Salyards) and Drake Hixon. Niece Isla (Dwayne) Powell of Central City, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends.

She was warmly greeted in Heaven by her loving husband of 52 years, Vern; her children Lloyd (Sandie) and Shirley (Delvin); one grandson (Darryl); her parents; her siblings Harold (Evelyn), Ester (Lyle), Betty Jean (Chuck), and Eryle; and many other relatives.

A celebration of life for Virginia will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10 am at the New Life Fellowship Church in Grant with Pastor John Goodell officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the Grant Awanas Club has been established and will be greatly appreciated by the family.

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 </figure>Virginia O. (Woods) Hixon of Grant, NE, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Imperial Nursing Home in Imperial, NE, at the age of 101 years. Virginia was born on January 13, 1923, to Guy and Mary Edith (Leetch) Woods in Blue Hill, NE.&nbsp; Virginia was the middle of five children. The family later moved to the Imperial, NE area. She graduated from the Imperial High School.She met Lloyd Vernon Hixon, the love of her life, in Imperial. Lloyd Vernon (Vern) and Virginia were married on August 27,1940. In this marriage, they were blessed with two children - Shirley (Hixon) Clayton and Lloyd Dean Hixon. Vern and Virginia were involved with farming and cattle for a number of years in the Grant area. Vern and Virginia moved to Grant in 1974. It was then that she worked in the kitchen at the Perkins County Hospital for 20 years. She was also very active in 4-H, the New Life Fellowship Church and an extension club called the Texas Trail.Virginia was a loving, caring, and faithful woman, and she deeply loved her family. Virginia believed in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as she was a strong Christian woman. She always had a way of finding the good things, even in the hardest of situations. She was always so positive and polite. She loved children and did not know a stranger. Not only was she a wonderful grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to her family, but she was also considered a grandmother to a lot of people who knew her. She also loved animals, especially her beloved dogs Tiger and Daisy. She loved being outdoors, whether it be mowing her lawn, planting flowers, or just enjoying sitting on her porch swing. Virginia was an amazing woman who will be greatly missed.Virginia is survived by her grandchildren Nilla Claymon of Amherst, Colorado; Jeana Hixon of Payson, Arizona; Daren (Liz) Claymon of Lincoln, NE; and Matt (Heidi) Hixon of Loveland, Colorado. Great-grandchildren Lacey and Beau Taylor, Dietrich and Audrey Hitt, and Hayden (Wes Salyards) and Drake Hixon. Niece Isla (Dwayne) Powell of Central City, Iowa, and many other relatives and friends.She was warmly greeted in Heaven by her loving husband of 52 years, Vern; her children Lloyd (Sandie) and Shirley (Delvin); one grandson (Darryl); her parents; her siblings Harold (Evelyn), Ester (Lyle), Betty Jean (Chuck), and Eryle; and many other relatives.A celebration of life for Virginia will be held on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10 am at the New Life Fellowship Church in Grant with Pastor John Goodell officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the Grant Awanas Club has been established and will be greatly appreciated by the family.Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Hixon (1923-2024)

Dorothy Rachel Bricker, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 26, 1935, in Paxton, Nebraska to Wilhelm and Olinda (Heinrich) Langmacher. She attended Paxton Public Schools and graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1953. She transitioned to Nebraska State Teacher's College at Kearney where she earned her degree in teaching. Dorothy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Vance Bricker on October 9, 1955, at the Lutheran Church in Paxton, Nebraska. Six children were blessed to this union: Vance, Alan, Bruce, Laurie, Shelly and Kevin.

Dorothy dedicated many years teaching pre-school children in Ogallala and Lexington. She worked in the Lexington Public Schools as well, working for the special education department and the library. She retired from Lexington Public Schools once she turned 62. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Grace Lutheran Church. &nbsp;She was known to be a meticulous seamstress, with her specialty being dresses and jackets. Dorothy and Vance spent twenty-two years wintering in Arizona where they made many lifelong friends and enjoyed dancing as well as creating beautiful jewelry out of fixed glass. She enjoyed spending her afternoons outdoors, doing some yard work or maintaining her garden. She also enjoyed baking her favorite cinnamon rolls for her kids and canning garden staples.&nbsp;

Those left to cherish her legacy are her children, Vance Ryan Bricker of Lexington, Alan (Theress) Bricker of Kearney, Bruce (Betty) Bricker of Holdrege, Laurie (Steve) Hamit of Greeley, Colorado, Shelly (Jack) Pietenpol of Lincoln and Kevin (Anita) Bricker of Ashland; grandchildren, Amber Herrington, Kelli Riley, Aspen Workman, Kraig Hamit, Kyle Hamit, Adam Neil, Devin Rausch, Halie Bricker, Chelsie Stowe-Rains, Eli Bricker, Gretchen Bricker, and Sophie Bricker; great-grandchildren, Lane, Lawson, Ledger, Carter, Austin, Lucas, Lainey, Bricker, Cavanaugh, Cora, Ellie and one on the way; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.&nbsp;

Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Bricker, her brother, Don Langmacher and grandson, Adam Neil.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor John Strackbein, officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Grace Lutheran Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GraceLex/ or Grace Lutheran Church YouTube.

A Memorial Book Signing will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.

A Private Graveside Service will be held prior to the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Public Library or to Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington.&nbsp;

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>Dorothy Rachel Bricker, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the Elwood Care Center in Elwood, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on January 26, 1935, in Paxton, Nebraska to Wilhelm and Olinda (Heinrich) Langmacher. She attended Paxton Public Schools and graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1953. She transitioned to Nebraska State Teacher's College at Kearney where she earned her degree in teaching. Dorothy was united in marriage to the love of her life, Vance Bricker on October 9, 1955, at the Lutheran Church in Paxton, Nebraska. Six children were blessed to this union: Vance, Alan, Bruce, Laurie, Shelly and Kevin.Dorothy dedicated many years teaching pre-school children in Ogallala and Lexington. She worked in the Lexington Public Schools as well, working for the special education department and the library. She retired from Lexington Public Schools once she turned 62. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Grace Lutheran Church. &nbsp;She was known to be a meticulous seamstress, with her specialty being dresses and jackets. Dorothy and Vance spent twenty-two years wintering in Arizona where they made many lifelong friends and enjoyed dancing as well as creating beautiful jewelry out of fixed glass. She enjoyed spending her afternoons outdoors, doing some yard work or maintaining her garden. She also enjoyed baking her favorite cinnamon rolls for her kids and canning garden staples.&nbsp;Those left to cherish her legacy are her children, Vance Ryan Bricker of Lexington, Alan (Theress) Bricker of Kearney, Bruce (Betty) Bricker of Holdrege, Laurie (Steve) Hamit of Greeley, Colorado, Shelly (Jack) Pietenpol of Lincoln and Kevin (Anita) Bricker of Ashland; grandchildren, Amber Herrington, Kelli Riley, Aspen Workman, Kraig Hamit, Kyle Hamit, Adam Neil, Devin Rausch, Halie Bricker, Chelsie Stowe-Rains, Eli Bricker, Gretchen Bricker, and Sophie Bricker; great-grandchildren, Lane, Lawson, Ledger, Carter, Austin, Lucas, Lainey, Bricker, Cavanaugh, Cora, Ellie and one on the way; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends.&nbsp;Besides her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Vance Bricker, her brother, Don Langmacher and grandson, Adam Neil.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor John Strackbein, officiating. The service will be livestreamed via the Grace Lutheran Church Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GraceLex/ or Grace Lutheran Church YouTube.A Memorial Book Signing will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.A Private Graveside Service will be held prior to the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.In lieu of flowers, memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Public Library or to Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington.&nbsp;Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://reynoldslovefuneralhome.com/">reynoldslovefuneralhome.com</a>

Dorothy Rachel Bricker (1935-2024)

Charles “Charlie” B. Schluckebier, 78, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Imperial, NE. He was born on August 15, 1945, in McCook, NE, to Paul D and Rosalie B. (Baxter) Schluckebier. Charlie attended high school in Jackson, MI, graduating with the class of 1964.

On April 27, 1984, Charlie married Evelyn M. Lines in Atwood, KS. They shared 33 happy years together before Evelyn’s passing in 2017. From their union, they were blessed with two children: Dan and Donna. Charlie also had a son, Paul, from a previous marriage.

Charlie enjoyed traveling from Michigan to Nebraska to visit and help on the McClatchy Family Farm. Charlie had a diverse career, as a welder for many years at Miller Manufacturing in Stratton, NE, Shroeder Cattle Company, was as a hired hand for Bob and Alta Keating and later served as a ditch rider for the H&amp;RW Irrigation District until he retired.

Charlie's interests and hobbies reflected his adventurous spirit. He enjoyed catching snakes, shooting prairie dogs, tinkering with old cars, and attending gun shows as an avid gun collector. He was a member of the Palisade Methodist Church, and the Palisade Masonic Lodge. Charlie supported his family's events and was known for helping Evelyn with church activities, such as delivering the church bulletin or food to the housebound. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. One of his favorite pastimes was sitting on the swing outside the ditch house, watching the various wildlife.

Charlie will be remembered by many for his adventurous spirit, warm generosity, and his ability to bring a smile to everyone he met.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn Schluckebier; son, Paul Schluckebier; daughter, Donna Whitney.

Those left to celebrate Charlie’s life include his son, Dan (Desi) Schluckebier of Hays, KS; son-in-law and granddaughter, Shane and Evelyn Whitney of Scottsbluff, NE; brothers, Rich (Sharon) Schluckebier of Palisade, NE, and Ken Schluckebier of Jackson, MI; and numerous friends and extended family.

Due to Charlie’s wishes, there will be no service. His ashes, along with those of Evelyn, will be scattered according to their request. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Charlie’s name can be sent to Pioneer Community Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 117, Palisade, NE 69040, OR can be mailed to Danny Schluckebier family.

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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” B. Schluckebier, 78, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Imperial, NE. He was born on August 15, 1945, in McCook, NE, to Paul D and Rosalie B. (Baxter) Schluckebier. Charlie attended high school in Jackson, MI, graduating with the class of 1964.On April 27, 1984, Charlie married Evelyn M. Lines in Atwood, KS. They shared 33 happy years together before Evelyn’s passing in 2017. From their union, they were blessed with two children: Dan and Donna. Charlie also had a son, Paul, from a previous marriage.Charlie enjoyed traveling from Michigan to Nebraska to visit and help on the McClatchy Family Farm. Charlie had a diverse career, as a welder for many years at Miller Manufacturing in Stratton, NE, Shroeder Cattle Company, was as a hired hand for Bob and Alta Keating and later served as a ditch rider for the H&amp;RW Irrigation District until he retired.Charlie's interests and hobbies reflected his adventurous spirit. He enjoyed catching snakes, shooting prairie dogs, tinkering with old cars, and attending gun shows as an avid gun collector. He was a member of the Palisade Methodist Church, and the Palisade Masonic Lodge. Charlie supported his family's events and was known for helping Evelyn with church activities, such as delivering the church bulletin or food to the housebound. He was always ready to lend a helping hand. One of his favorite pastimes was sitting on the swing outside the ditch house, watching the various wildlife.Charlie will be remembered by many for his adventurous spirit, warm generosity, and his ability to bring a smile to everyone he met.He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn Schluckebier; son, Paul Schluckebier; daughter, Donna Whitney.Those left to celebrate Charlie’s life include his son, Dan (Desi) Schluckebier of Hays, KS; son-in-law and granddaughter, Shane and Evelyn Whitney of Scottsbluff, NE; brothers, Rich (Sharon) Schluckebier of Palisade, NE, and Ken Schluckebier of Jackson, MI; and numerous friends and extended family.Due to Charlie’s wishes, there will be no service. His ashes, along with those of Evelyn, will be scattered according to their request. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Charlie’s name can be sent to Pioneer Community Federal Credit Union P.O. Box 117, Palisade, NE 69040, OR can be mailed to Danny Schluckebier family.

Charlie Schluckebier (1945-2024)

Helen E. Widdifield, 98, of Lewellen, NE, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in North Platte. Cremation was chosen and there will be no public visitation or memorial services at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choosing in Helen's name. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com &lt;<a href="http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHelen">http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com&gt;.</a>

Helen&nbsp;was born December 30, 1925, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Wiesner) Schaadt, at Akron, Ohio. Helen spent most of her life in Colorado and was blessed with 4 sons. Helen loved to travel and volunteer her time. She frequently visited women's prisons, helping them to cope and move forward. Helen always had a servant's heart and passion for being a guiding light to others in a time of need or struggle.

Helen was also very active in her church, wherever that may have been, she was an integral and contributing member of the congregation. She spent many hours and days volunteering her time at the Salvation Army as well, further demonstrating her desire to do her part in helping the less fortunate, not to mention the frigid cold days where Helen could be found ringing the donation bell, a dedicated advocate for those who could benefit from these donations.

Vivacious, good willed, and welcoming are all words that can be used to describe Helen. She opened her home and heart to many students and folks who were in the process of immigrating the the U.S. from Russia, and even China. She had a strong will and was active throughout her 80's, notably making a trip from Flagstaff, AZ to Denver, CO, completely on her own. Helen will be remembered for being spontaneous, kind-hearted, modest and humble.

Left to cherish her memory are sons Eric (Diana) Hartsough of Colorado and Rex (Mary Ann) Hartsough of Nebraska, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1722006144513.jpeg" alt="Helen Widdifield" />
 <figcaption>Helen Widdifield</figcaption>
 </figure>Helen E. Widdifield, 98, of Lewellen, NE, formerly of Colorado, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in North Platte. Cremation was chosen and there will be no public visitation or memorial services at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to the charity of your choosing in Helen's name. Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com &lt;<a href="http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHelen">http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com&gt;.</a>Helen&nbsp;was born December 30, 1925, to Andrew and Elizabeth (Wiesner) Schaadt, at Akron, Ohio. Helen spent most of her life in Colorado and was blessed with 4 sons. Helen loved to travel and volunteer her time. She frequently visited women's prisons, helping them to cope and move forward. Helen always had a servant's heart and passion for being a guiding light to others in a time of need or struggle.Helen was also very active in her church, wherever that may have been, she was an integral and contributing member of the congregation. She spent many hours and days volunteering her time at the Salvation Army as well, further demonstrating her desire to do her part in helping the less fortunate, not to mention the frigid cold days where Helen could be found ringing the donation bell, a dedicated advocate for those who could benefit from these donations.Vivacious, good willed, and welcoming are all words that can be used to describe Helen. She opened her home and heart to many students and folks who were in the process of immigrating the the U.S. from Russia, and even China. She had a strong will and was active throughout her 80's, notably making a trip from Flagstaff, AZ to Denver, CO, completely on her own. Helen will be remembered for being spontaneous, kind-hearted, modest and humble.Left to cherish her memory are sons Eric (Diana) Hartsough of Colorado and Rex (Mary Ann) Hartsough of Nebraska, as well as numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Helen Elizabeth Widdifield (1925-2024)

On Monday, July 22, 2024, Lloyd Eugene Marquardt, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Holyoke, CO, at the age of 91.

Lloyd grew up in Hastings, NE, graduating from Hastings High School in 1950. After graduating, he found himself working at the Carter Hotel, where he met his wife of 71 years. Lloyd joined the Air Force on May 7, 1952. While on leave, November 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Joan Joyce Houck, at her parents' home in Hastings, NE. After four years of service, he was discharged on May 6, 1956. From May 7, 1956, to May 6, 1960, he was a part of the Air Force Reserves.

Lloyd was a member of the Venango Community Church, Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture, and Elks Lodge (in Ft. Collins).

During his lifetime, Lloyd called three locations home: Hastings, NE, where he grew up as a kid; Wellington, CO, where he raised his kids and lived for 44 years; and Venango, NE, where he retired and lived for 22 years.

Passing before Lloyd were his parents, James "Frank" Marquardt and Myrtle Goldie (Smith) Marquardt, five sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Marquardt; his children Cindy Summers, Gloria Zamparelli, James and Debbie Marquardt, and Dennis Marquardt; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was also honored to be the foster parent to 4 teenagers, John, Gary, Becky Summers, and David Clarke.

A memorial has been established in Lloyds's memory for later designation.

Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com &lt;<a href="http://bullocklongfuneralhome.com/%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EFuneral">http://bullocklongfuneralhome.com/&gt;.</a>

F<a href="http://bullocklongfuneralhome.com/%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EFuneral"></a>uneral services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Community Church of Venango, with Pastor Nathan Bice officiating. Interment will be in the Venango Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Church on Monday, from 11 pm until 1 pm.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1722005969084.jpeg" alt="Lloyd Marquardt" />
 <figcaption>Lloyd Marquardt</figcaption>
 </figure>On Monday, July 22, 2024, Lloyd Eugene Marquardt, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in Holyoke, CO, at the age of 91.Lloyd grew up in Hastings, NE, graduating from Hastings High School in 1950. After graduating, he found himself working at the Carter Hotel, where he met his wife of 71 years. Lloyd joined the Air Force on May 7, 1952. While on leave, November 1, 1952, he married the love of his life, Joan Joyce Houck, at her parents' home in Hastings, NE. After four years of service, he was discharged on May 6, 1956. From May 7, 1956, to May 6, 1960, he was a part of the Air Force Reserves.Lloyd was a member of the Venango Community Church, Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture, and Elks Lodge (in Ft. Collins).During his lifetime, Lloyd called three locations home: Hastings, NE, where he grew up as a kid; Wellington, CO, where he raised his kids and lived for 44 years; and Venango, NE, where he retired and lived for 22 years.Passing before Lloyd were his parents, James "Frank" Marquardt and Myrtle Goldie (Smith) Marquardt, five sisters and two brothers.He is survived by his wife, Joan Marquardt; his children Cindy Summers, Gloria Zamparelli, James and Debbie Marquardt, and Dennis Marquardt; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was also honored to be the foster parent to 4 teenagers, John, Gary, Becky Summers, and David Clarke.A memorial has been established in Lloyds's memory for later designation.Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com &lt;<a href="http://bullocklongfuneralhome.com/%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EFuneral">http://bullocklongfuneralhome.com/&gt;.</a>F<a href="http://bullocklongfuneralhome.com/%3E.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EFuneral"></a>uneral services will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm at the Community Church of Venango, with Pastor Nathan Bice officiating. Interment will be in the Venango Cemetery.Visitation will be at the Church on Monday, from 11 pm until 1 pm.Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.

Lloyd Eugene Marquardt (1933-2024)

On July 22, 2024, Ali Michelle Crow, loved and cherished daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, left this world at her home in North Platte, at 20 years old. &nbsp;The baby of the family and only girl, she was welcomed into the world by Michael Crow and Mindy Crow on February 6, 2004, in North Platte.&nbsp;

At a young age, Ali found a passion for the sport of gymnastics. &nbsp;Her dedication throughout her childhood took her all over the country to compete and she was even invited to train with a competitive team at the US gymnastics facility. &nbsp;After graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 2022, Ali began working at The House Bar, an environment that her outgoing and spicy personality thrived in. &nbsp;Her colleagues quickly became her family and she possessed an intense amount of love for them and all who she crossed paths with. &nbsp;Ali was the queen of making her dad uncomfortable, always telling him the things he wanted to know and the things he didn’t want to know. &nbsp;She was described as the “Beth Dutton” in their relationship. &nbsp;Regardless of her straightforward personality, Ali was gentle and loyal as well. &nbsp;Every disagreement ended with an “I love you” and she was thought to be a genuine and deeply loving friend. &nbsp;Said with confidence, if you met Ali, you loved Ali. &nbsp;She possessed a talent for fashion; revamping and selling thrift store clothes being a favorite hobby. &nbsp;She owned more Jordan’s than one could imagine and her makeup and skin care collection filled the bathroom counter. &nbsp;Her little black cat, Binx, was her pride and joy.&nbsp;

Those who will continue to carry on her legacy of love are her dad, Mike Crow of North Platte; mom, Mindy Crow of Lincoln; brothers, Tyler Crow of Lincoln, and Jensen Crow of San Antonio; paternal grandparents, Mark and Lorene Crow of Hershey; maternal grandfather, James Johnson of McCook; cousins, Braden, Kailey, and Kassidy; several other family members and a vast amount of friends.

Preceding her in death is her maternal grandmother, Rhonda; and aunt, Jamie.

To acknowledge her love of animals, memorials are suggested to Trap Neuter Return, North Platte, in Ali’s memory. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, a 10 AM at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Evans as officiant. &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/7/1722005009821.jpeg" alt="Ali Crow" />
 <figcaption>Ali Crow</figcaption>
 </figure>On July 22, 2024, Ali Michelle Crow, loved and cherished daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, left this world at her home in North Platte, at 20 years old. &nbsp;The baby of the family and only girl, she was welcomed into the world by Michael Crow and Mindy Crow on February 6, 2004, in North Platte.&nbsp;At a young age, Ali found a passion for the sport of gymnastics. &nbsp;Her dedication throughout her childhood took her all over the country to compete and she was even invited to train with a competitive team at the US gymnastics facility. &nbsp;After graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 2022, Ali began working at The House Bar, an environment that her outgoing and spicy personality thrived in. &nbsp;Her colleagues quickly became her family and she possessed an intense amount of love for them and all who she crossed paths with. &nbsp;Ali was the queen of making her dad uncomfortable, always telling him the things he wanted to know and the things he didn’t want to know. &nbsp;She was described as the “Beth Dutton” in their relationship. &nbsp;Regardless of her straightforward personality, Ali was gentle and loyal as well. &nbsp;Every disagreement ended with an “I love you” and she was thought to be a genuine and deeply loving friend. &nbsp;Said with confidence, if you met Ali, you loved Ali. &nbsp;She possessed a talent for fashion; revamping and selling thrift store clothes being a favorite hobby. &nbsp;She owned more Jordan’s than one could imagine and her makeup and skin care collection filled the bathroom counter. &nbsp;Her little black cat, Binx, was her pride and joy.&nbsp;Those who will continue to carry on her legacy of love are her dad, Mike Crow of North Platte; mom, Mindy Crow of Lincoln; brothers, Tyler Crow of Lincoln, and Jensen Crow of San Antonio; paternal grandparents, Mark and Lorene Crow of Hershey; maternal grandfather, James Johnson of McCook; cousins, Braden, Kailey, and Kassidy; several other family members and a vast amount of friends.Preceding her in death is her maternal grandmother, Rhonda; and aunt, Jamie.To acknowledge her love of animals, memorials are suggested to Trap Neuter Return, North Platte, in Ali’s memory. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, a 10 AM at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Michael Evans as officiant. &nbsp;Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home. &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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