Lorinda Kay Brandt, age 56, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in McCook. Lorie was born May 18, 1963 in Muncie, IN to parents Richard Charles Dyer and Aubrey Gene (Stark) Stadtler.  She attended school in Omaha, NE, graduating high school from Omaha North in 1980.  Lorie went on to attend the University of Iowa. On June 27, 1981, Lorie married Frank Baumgardner in Iowa.  The couple was blessed with four children.  Lorie married Steven Spulak on...

Bette Jo Tompkins, age 96, of McCook, NE passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE. Bette Jo was born June 25, 1923 in Bartley, NE to parents David Alexander and Ethel Pearl (Anderson) McDowell.  She was one of two siblings who grew up in Bartley, graduating from Bartley High School with the Class of 1940.  Following high school, Bette Jo taught country school for several years before going on to attend Kearney State College, graduating with a Teaching...

Max Richard “Dick” Miller, age 89, of Palisade, NE passed away on July 10, 2019 at Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE. Dick was born January 13, 1930 in Milford, Indiana to parents Clarence and Juanita (Gillis) Miller.  He was one of three brothers born to this union.  Dick attended school in Milford before enlisting in the United States Air Force on May 18, 1948.  He was honorably discharged on August 15, 1952. Following his years of service, Dick...

Rose Marie DeVall Griffing, 79, died on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at her home in McCook, Nebraska. She was born March 12, 1940, to LeRoy M. and Darlene V. (Tolle) DeVall in Kearney, Nebraska. On September 3, 1955 Rose married Norvin “Cork” Griffing in Phillipsburg, KS.  To this union four children were born: Linda, Michael, Alan and Susie. Early in their married life, Rosie and Cork lived in Superior, Nebraska, and moved to Culbertson in 1959. Always a hard worker, Rosie...

AnnaBell Ruth Craw, age 87, of McCook, NE passed away Thursday, July 4, 2019 at McCook, NE.  She was born January 26, 1932 in Max, NE to Harry and Gertrude (Hinz) Kentopp.  She grew up and attended school in Benkelman graduating on May 24, 1949. AnnaBell was united in marriage on May 28, 1950 to Art Craw from Stratton, NE.  To this union four children were born: Ronald, Debra, Lori, and Kent.  Art and AnnaBell raised their family on the farm west of Stratton, NE. ...

Dennis M. Buffington, age 72, of McCook, NE passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Community Hospital in McCook. Born January 14, 1947 in McCook, Dennis was one of four brothers born to Harold Lee and Laura Margaret (Meury) Buffington.  Dennis attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1966. Following high school, Dennis enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War.  Dennis was awarded the Vietnam Service...

Raymond “Ray” D.  Furbee, age 62, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at his home in McCook. Ray was born July 7, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii to parents Raymond Herman and Frances Marie (Dinicola) Furbee.        Ray married Antoinette L. (Shaffer) Furbee on April 8, 1995 in Lancaster, CA.  The couple moved to McCook in 2001 from Arizona. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in...

Benedict “Ben” Joseph Horkey, age 71, of McCook, NE died unexpectedly June 21, 2019, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Ben was born April 7, 1948, in McCook, the son of Joseph and Marie (Wawrosch) Horkey. He graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1966. Following graduation, Ben served as an electronics specialist in the military. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. Ben was not only a radio repairman, but...

Joseph “Joe” V. Wieser, age 59, of McCook, NE passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 20, 2019 in McCook. Joe was born December 30, 1959 in Norfolk, Virginia to parents Donald F. and Eleanor E. (Harper) Wieser.  He was one of eight siblings.  Joe graduated from high school in Peetz, Colorado with the class of 1978. On August 5, 1989, Joe married Diane M. (Putz) Wieser in McCook.  The couple made their home in McCook and were parents to two sons, Justin and...

Jerry A. Corder, age 76, former McCook, NE resident, died Wednesday, April 4, 2019, in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born Dec 17, 1942, to Gerald and Marguerite (Pedersen) Corder in McCook, Neb. Jerry graduated in May of 1961 from McCook Senior High, where he met the love of his life, Lillie Beebe. They married on Aug. 19, 1961 and to this union were born three children, Rick, Tamie, and Steven. He worked as a mechanic for many years and in his later years, worked for the City of McCook...