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Max Matson
Aug 16, 2025
Max Coral Matson, of McCook, passed away in North Platte, NE, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 57.
Max was born in McCook, NE to parents Raymond J. and Charollette L. (Decker) Matson on December 28, 1967. He was raised in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1986.
Max married Ann and from this union Dawn was...
Dennis Keith Kofler
Aug 15, 2025
Dennis K. Kofler, age 84, passed away in McCook, Nebraska at the Community Hospital on Friday, August 15, 2025.
Dennis was born November 4, 1940, to Henry James and Dorothea J. (Wendorf) Kofler in Milwaukee, WI. He attended school in Milwaukee, WI and graduated high school in Racine, WI.
After high school, Dennis joined the U.S. Navy on April 22, 1958, and...
DeAnna Sue Schutte
Aug 11, 2025
DeAnna Sue Schutte, a mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Ravenna, Nebraska, at the age of 84.
DeAnna was born on October 20, 1940, in Palisade, NE to parents Harley L. and Dessa F. (Richter) Phares. She was Baptized at the Palisade Untied Methodist Church on March 30, 1941.
She grew up on the farm...
Craig Russell Kuchel
Jul 25, 2025
Craig Russell Kuchel, of McCook, NE, went to his heavenly home on Friday, July 25, 2025 at the age of 75.
Craig was born in Omaha, NE on August 13, 1949, to Donald Stella and Marceline Kuchel. Craig had no known siblings. Craig spent his childhood and the majority of his adult life at BSDC in Beatrice, NE before moving to...
Maria Victoria "Toya" Rodriguez Ruiz
Jul 23, 2025
Maria Victoria "Toya" Rodriguez Ruiz passed away on July 23, 2025, in her home in West Point, NE, at the age of 52.
Maria was born to parents Reynaldo “Chapo” Rodriguez Sigala and Luz Elena Ruiz Villa in Chihuahua, Mexico on November 8, 1972. In her younger years, she enjoyed going to parties and working along with her sister Lucy.
In her...
Merry J Koetter
Jul 23, 2025
Merry Jane Koetter, age 69, of McCook, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her sister’s home in Hill City, Kansas.
Merry was born on May 11, 1956, in Rapid City, South Dakota, adopted by her parents, Maryan and Cliff Casjens.
She attended grade school in West Lafayette, Indiana and Lincoln Nebraska, and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1974. She...
Patrick "Pat" Kennedy
Jul 16, 2025
Patrick "Pat Joseph Kennedy, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in The Villages, Florida.
Pat was born in Oberlin, KS on December 17, 1938, to parents Fred R. and Ellen M. (Fiala) Kennedy. Pat grew up in Bartley, Nebraska where he worked on the family farm and traveled with his father custom cutting wheat from Texas to Montana....
George Washington Strunk III
Jul 12, 2025
George Washington Strunk III passed away in his home in McCook, NE on July 12, 2025.
George was born on December 1, 1960, in Muncie, IN to parents Shelia M. (Duncan) and George W. Strunk II.
George worked in construction for most of his life.
Those left to celebrate George’s life are his brother Kent (Susan) Strunk of McCook, NE; sister, Janet (Randy)...
Gary Joe Hastings
Jul 5, 2025
Gary Joe Hastings, 79, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Gary was born on September 27, 1945, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Robert and Irene (Derra) Hastings. He grew up in Hayes County alongside his siblings, attending school there and graduating with the Hayes County High School Class of 1964. Following high school, Gary continued his education...
Darian Wayne Marston
Jul 4, 2025
Darian Wayne Marston, a beloved son, brother, father, uncle, fiancé and friend, tragically passed away on July 4, 2025, in Kansas at the age of 21.
Darian was born in McCook, Nebraska on February 19, 2004, to parents Clint W. Marston and Dusty J. Mason. Growing up, Darian would love to ride bikes, wrestle, play in the snow and listen to...
Dixie L Dyer
Jun 30, 2025
Dixie L. Dyer, mother to John and Cathy, passed away on June 30, 2025, in Lexington, NE, at the age of 69.
Dixie was born to parents John Chester Pearl and Sharon Kay (Foster) Matson on January 12, 1956, in McCook, NE. She graduated high school in North Platte, NE with the class of 1947.
On October 10, 1975, she married Terry...
Walter J Beier
Jun 18, 2025
Walter J. Beier, 91, of the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, IA, formerly of Culbertson, NE, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
Walter was born March 27, 1934, to Alfred and Marie (Nather) Beier in Raase, Germany. He was raised and educated in Germany before moving to the United States. He enlisted in the US Navy and served until 1960. A...
Shari A McConnaha
Jun 13, 2025
Shari Ann McConnaha passed away in her home, in McCook, NE on June 13, 2025, at the age of 75.
Shari was born the second oldest of ten kids on October 25, 1949, in Danville, Illinois, to parents Russell H. and Wilma I. (Werner) Pilkenton.
In her professional life, Shari was a compassionate caretaker at the nursing home.
She loved to dance, go...
Delores Kay Cappel
Jun 10, 2025
A wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Mrs. Delores Kay Cappel passed away on June 10, 2025, at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE, at the age of 84.
Delores entered this life on December 13, 1940, in Wauneta, Nebraska the youngest of 9 children to Theodore and Susie (Herbert) Einspahr.
Delores grew up in Wauneta, NE, it was there that she met...
Clifford Ellis Prince
May 30, 2025
Mr. Clifford E. Prince, of Stratton, NE, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.
Clifford E. Prince, of Stratton, NE, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.
Clifford was born on October 31, 1929, to parents Ernest and Freda (Banish) Prince in Grand Island, NE. Clifford was one of five...
Duane L. Henn
May 25, 2025
He was a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Duane L. Henn passed away on May 25, 2025, at the age of 89, at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, NE.
Duane was born on August 10, 1935, in Raeville, Nebraska to parents Marcellus A. and Kristine O. (Week) Henn. He was oldest of nine kids, and Duane attended St. Bonaventure School in...
Terry K. Vontz
May 23, 2025
Terry K. Vontz, age 72, of McCook, NE, a man known for his steady hands, generous heart, and boundless love for his family, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, hard work, and devotion. He was cherished by many, especially his family and family friends, who will forever hold his memory close.
Terry...
Jack G. Lytle
May 23, 2025
Jack G. Lytle, age 90, of McCook, NE passed away May 23, 2025, at his home in Highland Park Retirement Community.
Jack was born on a farm south of McCook, before the flood, to Helen M. (Bolles) and James O. Lytle on May 4, 1935. He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1953. He then graduated from MCC in...
Cecilia M Koch
May 23, 2025
Cecilia M Koch passed away at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, NE on May 23, 2025, at the age of 81.
Cecilia was born on November 2, 1943, to parents Glenn L. And Rita R. (Kohmetscher) Titman in Greenville, TX. She was the second oldest out of six kids. Cecilia grew up in Indianola, NE where she graduated from Indianola High...
Crystal Dawn Ward
May 19, 2025
Crystal Dawn Ward, mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing home in McCook, NE, on May 19, 2025, at the age of 88.
Crystal was born to William W. and Darlene D. (Rains) Carroll on August 1, 1936, in Castana, IA. She grew up in Sioux City, Iowa and Vancouver, Washington where she enjoyed music and playing...
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