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Dale John Keeney
Apr 7, 2025
Dale John Keeney, age 88, of Trenton, NE passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook, NE.
Dale was born August 28, 1936 in Trenton to parents Michael John and Frances (Janousek) Keeney. He was one of four children who grew up in Trenton. While in high school, Dale participated in track and field. He graduated...
Jackie Dean Frease
Apr 1, 2025
Jackie “Jack” Dean Frease of McCook, NE, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE at the age of 78.
Born in McCook, NE on April 17, 1946, Jack was one of six kids to parents James Charles Frease and Charolette Viola Bailes. Jack had many accomplishments in his younger years including being a two-time...
Robert "Bob" Nicholas Klein
Mar 22, 2025
*** Online condolences may be left at www.allfaiths.com. Arrangements and funeral services were made with All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island, NE ***
Robert Nicholas Klein was called home to be with the Lord on March 22, 2025. Robert was born on February 8, 1938, to Nicholas and Alice Klein in Bellwood, Nebraska. He was raised on a farm ½...
Dale Howell
Mar 18, 2025
Dale Howell, age 83, passed away on March 18, 2025, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, NE.
Dale Eugene Howell, age 83, passed away on March 18, 2025, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center, in Kearney, NE. Dale was born on July 12, 1941, in Denver, CO to William A. and Venona A. (Peters) Howell.
Dale proudly served his country,...
Mary E. Thorson
Mar 15, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Thorson passed away at her home in Indianola, Nebraska, surrounded by family, on March 15, 2025, at the age of 77.
Mary was born on December 8, 1947, in Melbourne, Florida to parents Clarence and Judith Linnemeyer. In 1948 the family moved to Southwest Nebraska where she attended McCook High School.
On November 25, 1965, Mary married Roger Callan in...
Pamela "Pam" Schilz
Mar 12, 2025
Pamela "Pam" Sue Schilz passed away in her home in McCook, NE, surrounded by family, on March 12, 2025, at the age of 77.
Pam was born on May 29, 1947, in McCook, NE, to parents Gerald C. and Bettie L. (Hill) Gull. She graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1965. Pam then attended Kearney State and achieved...
Clara Mae Sprenkle
Mar 4, 2025
Clara M. Sprenkle passed away surrounded by family and friends at Bertrand Nursing Home, Bertrand, NE, and joined her husband in heaven on March 4, 2025, at the age of 77.
Clara was born on February 15, 1948, to parents William “Bill” E. and Lela M. (Smith) Davisson in Burlington, CO. Clara grew up on a farm where she enjoyed being...
Scott Randell Doyle
Feb 26, 2025
Scott Randell Doyle, age 52, of McCook, NE passed away following his battle with cancer on Thursday, February 26, 2025, at his home in McCook.
Scott was born July 16, 1972, in McCook, NE to parents Terry Lee and Kathleen “Kathy” L. (Tirrill) Doyle. He was one of two brothers. Scott graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1991....
Danny Jerry Pena Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Danny Jerry Pena Jr., a son, grandson, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away in his home in McCook, NE on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 45.
Danny was born on July 12, 1979, in Los Angeles, CA to parents Danny J. Pena, Sr. and Barbara L. Hughes. Danny grew up in Whitter, CA and attended Whittier High School....
Rick O. Sundell
Feb 18, 2025
Rick O. Sundell, age 59, entered into the presence of the Lord at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, NE, on February 18, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer.
Rick was born on September 8, 1965, in Omaha, NE, to proud parents Roger Dean and Dorothy (Dot) Mae (Hughes) Sundell. Rick grew up in Blair, NE where he graduated from high...
David W Baker
Feb 11, 2025
Mr. David Wayne Baker Sr., aged 70, of McCook, Nebraska passed away at his home on February 11, 2025.
David was born in Lawrence, KS on June 2, 1954, to parents Chester and Lucille (Hildabrand) Baker. David graduated from high school in Lawrence, KS with the class of 1972. David then moved to Garden City, Kansas where he met and married...
Loren Albert Engler
Feb 7, 2025
Loren Albert Engler, age 94, of McCook, NE went into the arms of the Lord, with his family by his side, and in the comfort of his home on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Loren was born June 12, 1930, in Anaconda, MT to parents Albert and Lola I (Beals) Engler. He was one of five children. Loren attended high school through...
Stephani J Olson
Feb 2, 2025
If you are not able to make the service, here is the link to the live stream --> https://youtube.com/@mccookchristianchurch?si=_tRk2aU8mLPfwC0j
Stephani J. Olson, age 61, of Lincoln, left her earthly home in Nebraska on February 2, 2025, to enter her eternal home with Jesus.
Stephani Jayne was born August 21, 1963 in Kearney, NE to parents Richard and Jeanie (Hofferber) Hauxwell. She...
John Bailey
Jan 31, 2025
John Bailey, age 83, of Elkhorn, Nebraska passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.
Marvin “John” Bailey was born November 26, 1941, the youngest of Walter and Darlene (Spickelmier) Bailey’s three sons. He was raised on the family farm just outside of Dickens, Nebraska and was blessed to grow up surrounded by many cousins and...
Helen Joan Magee
Jan 31, 2025
Helen Joan (Ruppert) Magee, age 92, of McCook, died on January 31, 2025. When God whispered her name and called her to join his heavenly choir for all eternity, Helen was ready and gladly went.
Helen was born on December 16, 1932, to Jay & Doris Ruppert. She was one of seven children all born at their farm home. Helen attended...
Colleen McVicker
Jan 29, 2025
Colleen McVicker, age 75, passed away in her home in Palisade, NE on January 29, 2025.
Colleen was born on April 7, 1949, to Ivan Clinton and Ruth Rosella (Matson) Moreau in McCook, NE. She grew up in the McCook area and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1969. She was a homemaker throughout her life, but she...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Morthole
Jan 18, 2025
Jeffrey “Jeff” Wade Morthole passed away in his home, beside his loving wife, in Hayes Center, NE on January 18, 2025, at the age of 71.
Jeff was born to parents Lyle H. and Barbara Jean (Rhoades) Morthole in McCook, NE on November 7, 1953. He grew up in McCook, NE until moving to Colorado. He graduated high school while he...
Kenneth "Ken" Wells
Jan 8, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Wells made his journey to heaven at the age of 77. He passed away surrounded by family at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE on January 8, 2025.
Ken was born in Monroe, Wisconsin on September 4, 1947, to parents Guy and Edith (Reynolds) Wells. The Wells family moved from Wisconsin to McCook, Nebraska for milder weather. Ken graduated...
Evelyn Reiners
Jan 8, 2025
Evelyn “Evie” D. Reiners, age 77, formerly of McCook, NE passed away at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, NE on January 8, 2025.
Evelyn was born March 1, 1947 in McCook, NE to Edward and Caroline Reiners. She was the youngest of five children. At the early age of five, she contracted polio which led to a lengthy stay at Children’s Hospital...
Shirley R Patton
Jan 6, 2025
Mrs. Shirley Ruth Patton, age 88, of Benkelman, Nebraska passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Hester Home in Benkelman.
Shirley was born September 15, 1936, in Boulder, CO to parents Albert Lee and Bessie L. (Jenner) Hard. She was one of on three children.
On March 20, 1980, Shirley married Billy Patton in McCook, NE. She enjoyed painting, gardening,...
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