Fredonna "Donna" Lee Ruppert

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...

Mary A. Ellinger

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...

Daniel Wages

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...

Craig Alan Reiners

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...

James "Jim" Edward Reiners

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...

Violet T Blume

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...

Della M Morris

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.

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Dallas D. McMichael

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....

Patricia L. Battreall

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...

Dain J. Harris

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.

George "Daniel" Freeman

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...

Paul G Ahrens

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,...

Ruby V. Ahrens

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. ...

Sarah L. Nelson-Witt

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...

Barbara J. Nelson

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...

Desirae Denice Walz

Mar 3, 2022

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

Stephen Edward Martin

Feb 28, 2022

Stephen Edward Martin, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at his home in McCook.

Stephen was born March 14, 1943 in Oberlin, KS to Joseph M. and Sylvia L (Gilliland) Martin.  He grew up in Oberlin, KS.  He attended high school at St. Joseph’s Military Academy in Hays Kansas where he graduated...

Evelyn "Evie" E Caldwell

Feb 24, 2022

Evelyn “Evie” E. Caldwell, age 78, of McCook, NE passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Evie was born on July 13, 1943 in Pawnee City, NE the only child of Walter Edward and Abby Adeline (Hunley) Luedeke.

Evie grew up and attended school in Pawnee City, graduating from Pawnee City...

Norma Denny

Feb 23, 2022

Norma Lee Denny, age 94, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home in McCook surrounded by her family.

Norma was born on June 16, 1927 in Rising Sun, IN to Earnest and Gertrude (Hoffner) Raker.  She attended school in Rising Sun, graduating from Rising Sun Indiana High School in 1945.

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Pat J. (Huss) Glebe

Feb 19, 2022

Pauline “Pat” Joan (Huss) Glebe, age 86, of McCook, NE, formerly of Stratton, NE, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Pat was born in Stratton on November 3, 1935 to parents Paul M and Mary Leona (Heilers) Haller.  She was one of six children who were raised on the family farm...