Catherine A. Reiners, age 91, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Catherine was born April 23, 1929 in Trenton, NE to parents Harvey J. and Florence Mary (Blue) Chapman.  She was one of eight children born to this union.  The family made their home in Trenton where Catherine also attended school.  On July 31, 1948, Catherine married Glenn J. Reiners at the St. James Catholic Church in Trenton.  The couple was...

Marie Katheryn Daffer, age 98, of McCook, NE passed away peacefully on July 26, 2021 at her home at Kinship Pointe in McCook. Marie was born November 11, 1922 in Denton, TX to parents Teddie B. and Hazel L. (Stover) Rue.  She was one of three children born to this union.  Marie attended school in Texas, graduating from Sanger High School in 1940. She then went on to further her education by attending business school in Dallas.  On November 3, 1943, Marie married Robert...

Mr. Timothy W. Matson, age 51, of McCook, NE passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 25, 2021 in McCook. Tim was born October 24, 1969 in McCook to parents Raymond J. and Charollette L. (Decker) Matson.  He was one of four children who grew up in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1988. On July 20, 1991, Tim married Lisa (Weiss) Matson in McCook.  To this union three children were born.  Tim was employed by Parker Hannifin in McCook. Tim enjoyed...

Mr. David E. Hanes, age 69, of Culbertson, NE passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. David was born December 24, 1951 in Benkelman, NE to parents Alfred Lyle and Frances Maxine (Cemer) Hanes.  He was one of five children born to this union.  David attended school in Stratton, NE where he graduated from Stratton High School with the Class of 1970.  David married Gale (McMichael) Hanes on July 3, 1991 in McCook.  The couple was blessed...

Miss Kathryn Lynn Eskew, age 72, of Manassas, VA passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Birmingham Green Health Care Center in Manassas, VA.  She was born, in McCook, NE on October 3, 1948, and was adopted by Virgil “Bud” Milton and Viela “June” (Fleming) Eskew when she was 3 days old.  Kay’s younger years were spent in Imperial, Nebraska where she went to school through 5th grade (1958) with her best friend, Penny (Hill) Teply.  The family...

Judith Kay Yost, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Judith was born March 14, 1943 in Miller, South Dakota to parents Alfred and Florence (Johnson) Syring.  She was one of two children who grew up in central South Dakota where she graduated from Highmore High School with the Class of 1961. She went to attend Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD and Stewart’s School of Hairstyling in Sioux Falls, SD. On...

Marjorie C. Malleck, 85, died Sunday, July 4th at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 15th, 1936, in McCook, NE to Louis and Susie (O’Dea) Colling. She married the love of her life, John (Gene) Malleck October 19th, 1957 at St Patrick’s Church in McCook.  This union lasted 63 years. Marge was a longtime resident of McCook. She graduated from Red   Willow High School in 1954, and St Francis School of Nursing in 1957. She was a Registered Nurse...

John Charles Crosby, age 60, of McCook, NE passed away on July 2, 2021 in McCook.   John was born October 16, 1960 in San Antonio, Texas to parents James L. and Lola J. (Hankins) Crosby. He was one of 6 children. John graduated from East Central High School in San Antonio with the Class of 1978. In John’s younger years he enjoyed bowling and hunting. He was employed by Cappel Farms for several years where he was able to enjoy farm life and working outdoors. He helped numerous...

Memorial Services for Mr. Bender will be held in his hometown of Smith Center, Kansas on a future date.  

Bonnie Catherine Marquette, age 85, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday June 12, 2021 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Bonnie was born October 18, 1935 in Sutherland, NE to parents Edward and Evelyn (Anderson) Meyen.  Bonnie graduated from high school in Commerce City, Colorado in 1953. Bonnie was united in marriage to Gordon J. Marquette on April 10, 1954 in Sutherland, NE.  The couple was blessed with four children and as a family, they moved to Trenton, NE in...