Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Simants, age 86, of Palisade NE, a beloved, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away on July 30, 2020 at McCook Community Hospital. Betty was born to Cletus V. Wells and Gladyce (Bridgmon) Wells and graduated from Palisade High School in 1952. She was united in marriage to Richard A. Simants in San Diego, CA, on July 8, 1955. The couple was blessed with three children; daughter, Patricia and sons, Richard and Dan. Betty enjoyed...

Marilyn Ann Betts, age 81, of McCook NE, a beloved wife, mother, grandma and friend, passed away on July 27, 2020 at McCook Community Hospital. Marilyn was born to Jake and Minnie (Betz) Herbel on August 29, 1938 in Ellsworth KS. She grew up on the family farm south of Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1955. Following high school she attended Dodge City Junior College. On October 21, 1956 she was united in marriage to Lester Betts. The couple was blessed with two...

Stacy L. Schmidt, age 42, of Omaha, NE passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Omaha. Born July 3, 1978 to parents David Joseph and Sandra M. (Lashley) Schmidt in North Platte, NE, Stacy was one of two daughters.  She attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High School with the Class of 1997.  Stacy furthered her education by attending McCook Community College and Metro College where she earned an associate degree in Criminal Justice in 2014.  Stacy loved her...

Lemoine E. “Andy” Anderson, age 94, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at the Community Hospital in McCook. Andy was born June 22, 1926 in Sutton, NE, the youngest of five children born to Wendell and Cornelia (Leitner) Anderson.  He graduated from Sutton High School in 1943 and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46.  Andy furthered his education at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, graduating with a degree in Business Administration in...

Gary Lee Zwickle, age 78, of Trenton, NE passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at El Dorado Manor in Trenton.  Gary was born March 4, 1942 in Oberlin, KS to parents Harry and Esther (Yeager) Zwickle.  He was one of three children.  Gary attended school in McCook, NE. Throughout his life, Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.  He could also be found working on old cars and trucks in his spare time.  Gary was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Gary was preceded in...

Duane Cole “Bix” Bixler, age 91 of Palisade, NE passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the Wauneta Care Center in Wauneta, NE. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday August 27, 2020 at the Palisade Methodist Church with Pastor Elias Mukindia officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Hayes Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed in Bix’s Name for future designation and may be sent to Carpenter Breland Funeral...

Dixie Lee Kofler, age 80, of McCook, Ne passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home in McCook. Dixie was born January 11, 1940 in Holbrook, NE to parents Leonard and Bessie (Hays) Stagemeyer.  Dixie was one of two children who attended school in McCook. At a young age, Dixie married Leon “Red” Hiatt and to this union four boys were born: Dennis, Don, Doug and Ken.  In January 1980, Dixie married Dennis Kofler and with this union, two stepchildren,...

Ronald Kenneth Repass went to his Heavenly Home on June 19, 2020. Ron was born July 24, 1951 to Robert and Rosa Belle (Curran) Repass in McCook, NE. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hayes Center in 1969. He attended UNL for two years before returning to Hayes Center. He worked for the Hayes County Coop for two years; then joined his father in farming and livestock. Ron spent until 1993 in farming and the fertilizer business. After this he drove a truck until his retirement...

Shirley Y. (Richards) Hudson, formerly of McCook, NE, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas. Shirley was born at Palisade, Nebraska on December 19, 1923. She was the eldest of seven daughters born to Clarence Martin and Ora Inez (Miles) Richards. She lived in and around Stratton, Nebraska all her life. After attending Stratton Schools, she graduated with the class of 1941. Shirley married Neal Hudson on May 23, 1942 in St. Francis, Kansas. As...

Linda K Hedges passed away Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 from a fall at her home in McCook. In a town like McCook, word travels fast. Perhaps you knew Lindy or LK as we called her; if you did, then you know she was an amazingly compassionate and tolerant person. When asked how she wanted to be remembered, she stated:  “that I was kind and caring; that I loved to be helpful to others.” That pretty much described LK. From volunteering in the Methodist Church’s “...