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Christopher Allen Reid
Feb 23, 2026
Christopher "Chris" Allen Reid, of McCook, NE, passed away at his lake house in Randolph, Kansas on February 23, 2026, at the age of 62.
Chris was born April 1, 1963 in Oxford, NE to parents Marion Chester and Sandra C. (Storz) Reid. He was one of four children who grew up in southwest Nebraska, graduating from Stratton High School in...
Marla J Bowlin
Feb 22, 2026
Marla J. Bowlin, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on February 22, 2026, at her residence in Culbertson, Nebraska, at the age of 74.
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Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are to be designated in Marla’s name at a later date.
A graveside will be held at a later date at the...
Gordon George Gessleman
Feb 17, 2026
Gordon George Gessleman passed away at his home in Culbertson, NE, at the age of 86, on February 17, 2026.
Gordon was born on October 24, 1939, to parents Charles and Elsie (Worley) Gessleman in McCook, NE. Gordon was raised on the family farm where he graduated from Culbertson High School in 1957.
Gordon proudly served in the Army National Guard from...
John Frank Peterson
Feb 16, 2026
John Frank Peterson, age 63, of Elwood, NE passed away at his home in Elwood on Monday, February 16, 2026.
John was born March 14, 1962 in McCook, NE to parents Alfred Frank and Ethel J. (Vaughn) Peterson. He was one of five siblings and attended school in Trenton, NE, graduating with the Class of 1980. John then went on to...
Rex Messersmith
Feb 15, 2026
Rex Leon Messersmith, age 67, of McCook, NE passed away at his home in McCook on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Rex was born November 11, 1958 in McCook to parents Leland I and Gloria M (Cox) Messersmith. He was one of eight siblings who grew up in Cozad, NE and graduated from Cozad High School with the Class of 1978.
Rex married...
Kaisen Lee Francis
Feb 14, 2026
Infant Kaisen Lee Francis passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.
Kaisen was born on Valentine’s Day, to parents Max and Julie Francis of Holbrook, NE. Even though his time on earth was short, he was deeply loved by his parents and three siblings, Walker, Elena and Dominic.
Kaisen was preceded in death by...
Russell Carpenter
Feb 14, 2026
Russell Lynn Carpenter, a beloved father and husband, passed away at Community Hospital in McCook, NE on February 14, 2026, at the age of 57.
On October 26, 1968, Rodney and Thelma (Halley) Carpenter welcomed Russell into the world. Russell was born and raised in McCook, NE where he graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1988.
Russell met Tracy...
Robert "Bob" Sitzman
Feb 6, 2026
Robert E. Sitzman, age 73, of Culbertson, NE passed on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Great Plains Hospital in North Platte, NE.
Bob was born August 14, 1952, in McCook, NE to parents Henry “Curly” and Anita M. (Taul) Sitzman, Jr. He was one of three siblings and attended school in Culbertson, graduating high school with the Class of 1970. Bob...
Lillian L Kehler
Feb 5, 2026
Lillian L. Kehler passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones in Culbertson, NE, on February 5, 2026, at the age of 86.
Lillian was born on April 1, 1939, to parents Jospeh and Edna Pearl (Diebert) Corey in Eckley, Colorado. Lillian was the youngest of 7 children. Her father was a railroader, and their family moved around from Colorado...
Lois Anne Musgrave
Feb 4, 2026
Lois Anne Musgrave, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away at her home in McCook, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the age of 85.
Lois was born to parents Harold and Hilda (Sucksorff) Gill in Stapleton, NE on May 13, 1940.
Lois married Floyd Musgrave in Las Vegas, NV in 1969. From this marriage, their daughter Shannon was born....
Allen R. Gidcumb
Feb 4, 2026
Mr. Allen R. Gidcumb, age 53, of McCook, NE passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Community Hospital in McCook.
Allen was born in Oxford, NE on August 2, 1972, to parents Don Lemman and Marcia Morris.
In Allen’s professional life, he was a truck driver for Fritz Trucking and also worked for Whitakers and Walmart. In his free time,...
Alice E Norman
Feb 3, 2026
Alice Estelle Norman, age 83, of Cambridge, NE passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home in Cambridge.
Alice was born April 22, 1942 in McCook, NE to parents James P. Norton and Mildred L. Carfield. She was one of three siblings. Alice attended school in McCook.
On March 31, 1979, Alice married Dion...
Dixie Frink
Feb 2, 2026
Dixie Lee Frink, 68, of Maywood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dixie will be remembered for her unwavering strength, feisty spirit, and deep love for those she held close.
Born on June 1, 1957, in McCook, Nebraska, Dixie was the beloved daughter of Harold and E. Laree...
Darren Michael Burns
Jan 31, 2026
Darren M. Burns, age 58, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE.
Darren was born to parents Clearence and Patricia (Douds) Burns in Denver, CO on September 18, 1967. Darren graduated from Machubeuf High School in 1985. He then graduated in May of 1990 from Doane University in Crete, NE...
Carol A Samway
Jan 28, 2026
Carol Anne Samway was called to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the age of 88.
Carol was born June 19, 1937, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Walter and Irene (Meyer) Reher. Carol attended District 74 Elementary School, Trinity Lutheran School, and graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1954. She knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior...
Thomas "Tom" Jones
Jan 14, 2026
Thomas “Tom” Ellsworth Jones passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 14, 2026, at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE, at the age of 76.
Tom was born on April 12, 1949, to parents Donald William Jones MD and Maxine Phyllis Clara Morral in Holdrege, NE. He was one of four boys and grew up in Holdrege and Hastings. In...
Kathleen "Kathy" A Haas
Jan 6, 2026
Kathleen “Kathy” A. Haas, age 71, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Omaha, NE following a brief, yet courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Kathy was born December 22, 1954 in Columbus, NE to parents Walter and Lucille (Schroeder) Kopetzky. She was one of five children. Kathy attended and graduated from Scotus High School in Columbus and...
Theresa Marie Dicke
Jan 4, 2026
Theresa Marie Dicke passed away on January 4, 2026, in her home in McCook, NE at the age of 70.
Theresa was born on March 24, 1955, to parents Melvin G. and Mary “Polly” F. (Pollard) Grim in McCook, NE. Theresa grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1973.
Theresa married Larry “Hank” Dicke on...
Roy Thomas Remington
Jan 4, 2026
Roy T. Remington, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away at the age of 68 in his home in Culbertson, NE on January 4, 2026.
Roy was born in McCook, NE at St. Catherines to parents Alden and Catherine (McConville) Remington. He was one of nine siblings. Roy attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and graduated from McCook High School. In...
Mark E Heskett
Dec 26, 2025
Mark E. Heskett of McCook, NE passed away Friday, December 26 peacefully at home. He was 76 years old.
He was born in McCook on July 6, 1949, the eldest child of Melvin & Mary (Jones) Heskett. He grew up in southwest Nebraska and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1967.
June 6, 1969, Mark married the love of...
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