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James "Jim" Daniel Lemon
Aug 16, 2026
James "Jim" Daniel Lemon of McCook, NE, passed away at McCook Community Hospital on August 16, 2026, at the age of 82.
Jim was born in Davenport, Iowa to parents Melvin M. and Blanche A. (Simpson) Lemon on January 22, 1944. He was one of two children. Jim graduated from high school with the class of 1962.
Jim married Carol A. Cook...
Thomas Arden
Jun 17, 2026
Thomas Dean Arden, of Herndon, KS, tragically passed away north of McCook, NE on June 17, 2026.
Thomas was born in Fresno, CA on April 6, 1975, to parents Lloyd H. and Edith I. (Downs) Arden Jr.
Thomas was a church member of Church of Christ in Grand Junction, CO. He moved to Herndon, KS from Colorado in 2007. Thomas was a...
Carrie Lynn Johnson
Sep 6, 2026
Carrie Lynn Johnson, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Lincoln, NE at the age of 50.
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Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are to be donated in Carrie’s name to the Memorial Methodist Church, 105 East E St., McCook, NE 69001 OR Alzheimer's Association Nebraska, Great...
Richard "Dick" Haag
Sep 3, 2026
Richard “Dick” Eugene Haag, 75, died September 3 at his home in Indianola after an extended illness.
He was born July 22, 1951, in McCook to Alfred and Evelyn Haag of Danbury.
Dick was known by many for being the life of the party and loved sharing laughs with friends and family.
He and his wife Janet created Bottom Dollar Ranch, a business...
Roy William "Bill" Edmundson
Sep 2, 2026
Roy William (Bill) Edmundson, age 72, of Culbertson, Nebraska, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 2, 2026, after a yearlong battle with cancer at his home in rural Culbertson. He was born on February 26, 1954, in Ottumwa, Iowa to Ray and Roberta Edmundson.
Roy (Bill) as he was called by his family went to school...
Minnie Irene Sughroue
Aug 28, 2026
Minnie Irene Sughroue, age 89, of Bartley, NE passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Community Hospital in McCook.
Minnie was born September 13, 1936, in Lebanon, NE to parents Marion C and Reva (Mays) Springer. She was one of six children who attended school in Lebanon, graduating with the Class of 1954.
On November 9, 1957, Minnie married Elmo Sughroue...
Thomas "Tom" Leslie Brown
Aug 12, 2026
Thomas L. Brown was born September 4, 1954, in Oberlin, KS, the 3rd child of Leslie “LT” and Anna Brown. Tom’s health had deteriorated in the final years of his life, complicating injuries he sustained after a motor vehicle accident on July 21, 2026. He passed away at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook on August 12, 2026.
Growing up with siblings,...
Patricia "Pat" D. Tuller
Aug 11, 2026
Patricia Darlene Tuller, age 72, of McCook, NE passed away on August 11, 2026 at Community Hospital in McCook.
Pat was born September 24, 1953 in McCook to parents Paul and Nona Darlene (Dillan) Stanley. She was one of four children who grew up in Wilsonville, NE where she attended school and graduated with the Class of 1971. Following high school,...
Norma "Pat" M Willers
Aug 3, 2026
Norma "Pat" M. Willers, age 92, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on August 3, 2026 in Genoa, NE.
Norma was born April 24, 1934, in Winside, NE to parents James C and Lena (Brockman) Jensen. She was one of six children who grow up in Winside, attending school and graduating with the Class of 1952.
Norma married the love of her...
David Ray Wise
Jul 27, 2026
David Ray Wise of Bartley, NE passed away on July 27, 2026, in his home at the age of 58.
Private family graveside service will be held at Bartley Cemetery at a later date.
Patricia "Pat" A Schmid
Jun 23, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann (Rogers) Schmid, age 91, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.
Pat was born on March 2, 1935 to parents Clarence (Rod) and Clara (Tillery) Rogers at McCook, NE. She attended McCook High School where she played the flute in the school band and graduated with the class of 1953....
Marietta "Jean" Hoelscher
Jun 20, 2026
Marietta “Jean” Hoelscher, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE.
Jean was born on the family farm in Wilsonville, NE on July 26, 1938 to parents Cecil Thompson and Mary Etta (Stizel) Miner. She grew up with five brothers on the family farm and attended Wilsonville All Girls Academy.
Jean was introduced to...
Ray D. Ward
Jun 18, 2026
Ray Duane Ward, formerly of Hayes Center and McCook, passed away on June 18, 2026, in his home in Brush, CO, at the age of 68.
Ray was born on October 2, 1957, in McCook, NE to parents Robert Lee and Ruth Elaine (Peterson) Ward. He grew up on the family farm east of Hayes Center, NE. He was the youngest...
Warren Schaffert
Jun 18, 2026
Warren E. Schaffert, age 61, passed away surrounded by loved ones in his home in Trenton, NE on June 18, 2026.
Warren was born in McCook, NE on November 5, 1964, to parents Eugene D. and Patricia A. (Wallace) Schaffert. He graduated from Trenton High School in 1983 and then attended a Diesel Mechanic School.
Warren spent his life on the family...
Gregory Hock
Jun 16, 2026
Gregory “Greg” G. Hock passed away in Kearney, NE on June 16, 2026, at the age of 75.
Greg was born on June 3, 1951, in McCook, NE to parents Leslie L. and Maxine (Campbell) Hock. Greg grew up with 10 siblings on a farm north of Culbertson, NE where he graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1969....
Wayne Edward Awtry
Jun 12, 2026
Wayne Edward Awtry, age 78, of McCook, NE, passed away peacefully in Imperial, NE on June 12, 2026.
Wayne was born on November 25, 1947, in McCook, NE to parents Gerald W. and Doris B. (Nelsen) Awtry. He graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1966.
After high school, Wayne proudly joined the Army on October 17, 1966. He was...
Trace Corbin Clapp
Jun 10, 2026
Trace Corbin Clapp passed away tragically at the age of 41, on June 10, 2026, south of Maywood.
Born on June 26, 1984, in McCook, NE to Kent and Michelle (Monzon) Clapp. On September 29, 1989, he was blessed with a little sister, Chelsie (Clapp) Thayer, who would try to tag along with her brother as kids, this created a close...
Goldie L Souders
May 30, 2026
Goldie Lucille Souders, age 84, of Cozad, NE passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the Emerald Nursing and Rehab Facility in Cozad.
Goldie was born April 29, 1942 to parents, Chester and Irene Peek in Goodland, KS. She was one of two daughters and graduated from Sherman County High School with the Class of 1960. In 1963, Goldie relocated...
Loretta "Jean" Sughroue
May 30, 2026
L. Jean Sughroue ascended into heaven on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE, at the age of 90.
Jean was born June 19, 1935, to Ora W. and Bessie M. (Webster) Fisher at Danbury, NE. She attended school at Indianola grades K-12. She attended college at McCook NE and taught for one year at District No....
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Gohl
May 25, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Gohl, age 77, of McCook, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his home on May 25, 2026.
Jerry was born on May 29, 1948, in McCook to William and Melva (Korell) Gohl. He was one of four siblings. He graduated from Hayes County High School with the Class of 1966. He continued his education at McCook Junior...
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