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David Schultz
Sep 26, 2026
David Lee Schultz was born Nov. 22, 1954, in McCook, Nebraska, the fourth child of Frederick and Alice (Hunt) Schultz. Dave was on a beloved fishing trip in Colorado when he succumbed to a massive stroke. He passed away Sept. 26, 2026, at Intermountain Health of Wheat Ridge, Colorado at 71 years old.
He grew up on his folk’s farm with...
Pollyanne R Frease
Oct 15, 2026
Pollyanne "Pod" R. Frease passed away peacefully in McCook, NE on October 15, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born in McCook, NE on July 1, 1948, Pod was one of six kids to parents James Charles Frease and Charolette Viola Bales. Pod played softball and graduated from McCook High School with the class of 1966.
Pod selflessly joined the Airforce and...
Joshua "Josh" Lee Shields
Oct 13, 2026
Joshua “Josh” Lee Shields, age 45, passed away on October 13, 2026, in McCook, Nebraska.
Josh was born December 11, 1980, in Oberlin, Kansas, to Lee Francis Shields and Paula Jean Veith. He grew up in Oberlin, Kansas, and North Platte, Nebraska, and continued his education and training at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte where he achieved his Associates of...
Amy J Gull
Oct 13, 2026
Amy Jolene Gull, 56, of Holdrege, died October 13, 2026. Amy was born September 28, 1970, to Linda C. (Cathcart) Gull and John D. Gull, lived a life filled with determination, joy, friendship, family, and an unwavering love of sports and dogs.
Amy was born with Down Syndrome; she beat every odd given to her since the day she was born....
Karen Ann Werkmeister
Oct 8, 2026
Karen Ann Werkmeister, age 71, of Cambridge, NE passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE.
Karen was born on February 26, 1955, in Hays, KS to parents Eugene Miller, Sr and Celesta (Kuhn) Miller. She was one of three siblings. Karen attended school in Bartley, NE, graduating with the Class of 1973.
On January 4,...
Michael J Gilbert
Oct 5, 2026
Michael J Gilbert, age 79, of McCook, NE, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.
On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1970, Mike married his sweetheart Janice (Gillen) Gilbert in McCook. The couple was blessed with a daughter, Natalie.
Mike was born March 3, 1947, in McCook to parents Beauford and Pearl Jean (Gochis) Gilbert. He was...
Barbara J Walton
Oct 2, 2026
Barbara Jean Walton, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at Kinship Pointe in McCook, NE. She was born on March 22, 1940, to Arthur and Evelyn (Kuhl) Lohse at Evangelical Deaconess Hospital in Marshalltown, IA.
Barb attended country school through the sixth grade before graduating with the Class of 1958 from Gladbrook High School in Gladbrook, IA. Following...
Elinor Ann Rasmusen
Sep 18, 2026
Elinor Ann Rasmusen, age 95, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, NE, on September 18, 2026.
Elinor was born March 9, 1931, in Charter Oak, Iowa, to parents George and Margaret (Jordan) Clark. She was one of four children. She grew up in Chippawa Falls, WI and graduated high school in 1949
Elinor married Kenneth Rasmusen September 24, 1950,...
Michael William Book
Sep 17, 2026
Michael Wiliam Book, age 72 of Trenton, NE passed away in his home, on September 17, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on September 14, 1954, in Wichita, KS to Lester P. and Dorothy M. (Schauf) Book.
Michael was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed camping.
Michael is survived by his two sons Tony Book of Culbertson and Jared...
Beverly Lee Rhea
Sep 7, 2026
Beverly Lee Rhea was born on April 19, 1939, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Lester Emeral Dinnel and Irma Louise (Milburn) Dinnel. She peacefully passed away on Labor Day, September 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, resilience, and family.
Beverly was the youngest of four daughters. Her sisters, in birth order, were Phyllis Wilcox, Lesta Jaggers, Mary Podhajsky, and...
Carrie Lynn Johnson
Sep 6, 2026
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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.
Carrie was born on January 13, 1976, to Timothy D. and Jennifer L. (Stineman) Boyd in McCook, NE. Growing up, Carrie...
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...
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 "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....
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