May 25, 2022

Dennis Lee Riener, age 80 years, 2 months and 2 days, of Palisade, NE passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Dennis was born March 23, 1942 in Oberlin, KS to parents Harry J. and Margaret (Ketterl) Riener. He was the second of four children who attended school in Herndon, KS...

May 25, 2022

Colton James Wayman, infant son of Jonathan and Mikayla Wayman, passed away with family at his side on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Omaha, NE.

Colton was born on November 2, 2020 to Jonathan and Mikala Faimon.

He was preceded in death by great-grandparents: Dewey and Minnie Hill, Ben and Agnes Faimon, and Kenneth Wayman;...

May 22, 2022

Florence “Flo” Rita Fuchuck, age 87, of McCook, NE was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at her home in McCook.

Flo was born June 20, 1934 in East Boston, MA to parents Armando and Carmelinda (Intonti) Rossi.  She was the third oldest of four daughters who grew up...

May 20, 2022

Arthur “Art” Edward Koetter, Jr., age 95, lifetime resident of McCook, NE passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Highland Park in McCook.

Art was born on March 5, 1927 in McCook to parents Arthur and Mary (Lepper) Koetter, Sr.  He attended and graduated from McCook High School.

Following high school, in April of 1945,...

May 9, 2022

Fredonna “Donna” Lee Ruppert, age 89, of McCook, NE passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Donna was born October 18, 1932 in McCook to parents Fred Clarence and Ruth Lillian (Bauer) Swanson.  She was one of two siblings who attended grade school in Frontier County and graduated from McCook High...

May 8, 2022

Mary A. Ellinger passed away Sunday, May 8th at her home in McCook, NE. She was born August 24, 1944 in Hartley, Iowa to Louis C. Carnine and Cecile (Baichtal) Carnine. On December 1st, 1962 she married Terry G. Ellinger. Together they had two children, Teresa and Todd.

Mary enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes to share...

May 1, 2022

Daniel S. Wages, age 59, of Indianola, NE passed away at his home in Indianola on Sunday, May 1, 2022.

Daniel was born February 25, 1963 in Canoga Park, CA to parents Hartsel and Sharron (Jones) Wages.   He was one of four siblings who grew up in California, graduating from Shasta High School in Redding with the...

May 1, 2022

Craig Alan Reiners, age 58, of Bartley, NE passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Monarch House in Lincoln, NE.

Craig was born February 10, 1964 in McCook to parents Wayne H. and Bonnie L. (Geyer) Reiners. He was one of three children who grew up in rural McCook, NE, graduating from Republican Valley High...

Apr 21, 2022

James "Jim" Edward Reiners, age 87, lifelong resident of rural Indianola, NE passed away on April 21, 2022 at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, NE.

Jim was born on April 9, 1935, to Edward and Caroline (Hofman) Reiners.  He was the beloved older brother to his four sisters. Jim attended St. John’s Parochial School before attending McCook High...

Apr 20, 2022

Violet T. Blume, age 96, longtime resident of Indianola, NE passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Violet was born December 10, 1925 in McCook to parents Rex and Gladys (Cook) Cross.  She was one of four children born to this union.  Violet attended school in McCook, graduating from McCook High...

Apr 19, 2022

Della May Morris, age 77, of Trenton, NE passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at El Dorado Manor in Trenton.

Della was born June 18, 1944 in Toledo, OH to parents Wade and Ellen (Dusha) Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband William J. Morris; and her three brothers.

Apr 17, 2022

Dallas D. McMichael, age 67, of Culbertson, NE passed away at his home in rural Hitchcock County on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Dallas was born November 6, 1954 in Cozad, NE to parents Herbert P. and Maxine P. (Kahler) McMichael.  He was one of six children.  Dallas graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1974....

Apr 6, 2022

Patricia, “Patty”, Lynn Battreall, age 73, of McCook, NE stepped out of this life and into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus, on April 6, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Patty was born November 16, 1948 in McCook to parents Murray Edward and Betty June (Lawver) Dugger.  She was one of three children who attended...

Apr 4, 2022

Mr. Dain J. Harris, age 63, of Arapahoe, NE passed away at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE on Monday, April 4, 2022.

A full obituary will be added upon family approval.

Apr 3, 2022

George “Daniel” Freeman, age 66, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022 in Kearney, NE.

Daniel was born June 17, 1955 in Phoenix, AZ to parents Jack T. and Mildred (White) Freeman. He was the seventh of eight children.  Following high school, Dan attended Lubbock Christian University where he received his bachelor’s degree in...

Mar 19, 2022

Paul G Ahrens, age 93, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 surrounded by family at his home in Kinship Pointe in McCook.

Paul was born on October 6th, 1928 in Shelton, NE to parents Leopold and Emma (Arnold) Ahrens.

On November 6th, 1949, Paul married the love of his life, Ruby,...

Mar 15, 2022

Ruby V Ahrens, age 92, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at her home in Kinship Pointe in McCook.

Ruby was born July 15, 1929 in Kearney, NE to parents Kenneth and Ida (Kersting) Cash.

On November 6, 1949, Ruby married the love of her life, Paul Ahrens in Shelton, NE. ...

Mar 9, 2022

Sarah L. Nelson Witt, age 43, of Kearney, NE passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 in Kearney, NE.

Sarah was born November 4, 1978 in Grant, NE to parents Billie Dean and Colleen F. (Moreau) Witt.  She was one of three siblings.  Sarah was a lifetime member of the Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Palisade Post.  She...

Mar 6, 2022

Barbara Jo Nelson, age 64, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Barb was born July 15, 1957 in Greeley, CO to parents George C. and Marietta “Jean” (Miner) Hoelscher, Jr.  She was one of five children who graduated from Republican Valley High School in 1975.

On...

Mar 3, 2022

Desirae D. Walz, age 30, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on March 3, 2022.