Ivan Dale Schmid, longtime resident of McCook, NE, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2019 after a short stay at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.  He was 90 years old.  Ivan was born August 30, 1928 to parents Elmer and Lena (Fickenscher) Schmid at Curtis, NE.  He was one of four siblings who grew up in Curtis.  Around the age of twelve, Ivan’s family moved to McCook.  He and his siblings began attending school in McCook where Ivan eventually graduated...

Dorothy Darlene Hopkins, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Community Hospital in McCook. Born February 16, 1930 to parents Robert Charles and Blanche Laree (Grunden) Spray, Dorothy grew up in Curtis, NE.  She was one of two siblings who attended school in Curtis, graduating from Curtis High School with the Class of 1948.  Dorothy then went on to further her education by attending the Kearney Teaching College in Kearney, NE where she obtained her Teaching...

Graveside Services are planned for Spring 2019.   More information will be announced when it becomes available.   

Carol Jean Barber, age 74, of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her home in Culbertson.  Carol was born May 2, 1944 in Benkelman, Nebraska to parents Alfred Lyle and Frances Maxine (Cemer) Hanes.  She was one of five children who grew up in Culbertson, graduating from Culbertson High School with the Class of 1962. Carol married Gary D. Barber in Oberlin, Kansas on July 3, 1963.  To this union five children were born.  The family made...

Daniel Jesse Rife, age 90, of Stratton, NE passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home in Stratton.  Daniel was born May 21, 1928 in Stratton to parents Thomas D. and Lena M. (Gardner) Rife.  Daniel was one of two children who grew up in Stratton, attended school and graduating from Stratton High School with the Class of 1946.  Following high school, Daniel enlisted in the United States Army.  He proudly served his country as a Corporal during the Korean...

Kenard Kent Koetter, age 63, of Ellinwood, KS passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, KS. Kenard was born July 11, 1955 in McCook, NE to parents Woodrow R. and Emma W. (Springer) Koetter.   Kenard grew up in McCook where he attended McCook High School.  Following high school, in September 1974, Kenard enlisted in the United States Army.  During the Vietnam War, he proudly served his country as a mechanic...

Bethine Bea Lavery, age 89 of McCook, NE passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at Community Hospital in McCook. Bethine Bea Blakeslee was born October 24, 1929 to Hartley Wright Blakeslee and Lela Irene (Hubbard) Blakeslee of Eddyville in Lexington, NE. She attended District #24 through the 3rd grade and then went to Eddyville School. She was valedictorian of the 1947 graduation class. She attended summer school in Kearney which enabled her to start teaching school at District #10, by...

Charles T. Van Cleave Sr., age 71 of McCook, NE passed away Monday, December 24, 2018 at his home in McCook, NE. Charles was born on December 5, 1947 to Virgil V. Van Cleave and Alberta Viola (Davis) Van Cleave in St. Joseph, Missouri.  In 2011, Charles moved from St. Joseph, Missouri to McCook.  He was an avid NFL and NASCAR racing fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-son William Brown as well as 2 sisters; Rita Hahn and Shelia Fisher. He is survived by his...

Thomas “Turbo” Joseph Kehler, age 47, of Culbertson, NE passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE following a hard fought battle with cancer.  Turbo was born October 8, 1971 in McCook, NE to parents William Robert and Marcella Ann (Palic) Kehler.  He was one of eight siblings who grew up in Culbertson, graduating from Culbertson High School with the Class of 1989. Following high school, Turbo furthered his...

Thomas Dale Snyder, age 64, of McCook, NE, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2018 in McCook.   Tom was born March 31, 1954, in Aurora, CO to William and Pattie (Wellerd) Snyder. He grew up in Thornton, CO.  While in high school he was an outstanding wrestler, state champion gymnast and all state football player.       He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie Snyder; and brothers, Calvin Snyder and Michael Snyder.   Survivors include...