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Local Obituaries for the McCook, NE area

Gertrude 'Trudy' Blanche King

Gertrude 'Trudy' Blanche King

Aug 8, 2017

Gertrude Blanche King, 91 years old, gained her angel wings in the early morning hours on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at the Tri-Valley Hospital, Cambridge, NE.

Trudy was born on November 25, 1925 to Charley and Crescenty (Balius) Clapp, the third of 10 children.  She graduated from McCook High School and later married Bernard “Bud” King of...

Velma Jane Bales

Velma Jane Bales

Aug 7, 2017

Velma Jane Bales, age 92, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at Heritage Estates in Gering, NE.

Velma was born April 9, 1925 to Boyd and Inace (Paley) Evans in Edison, Nebraska.   She received her education in McCook, NE.

On January 20, 1945 Velma married Warren Clarence Bales.  They were blessed with four children.

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Valda Rae Eyl

Valda Rae Eyl

Aug 1, 2017

Valda Rae Eyl, age 78, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Community Hospital of McCook.

Valda was born in Loup City, Nebraska on May 11, 1939 to Ephram S. and Barbara L. (Gunzinski) Tyma.  She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1957.

On November 23, 1963 she married Clyde Eyl in Colorado...

Randel Scott Andrews

Randel Scott Andrews

Aug 1, 2017

Randel Scott Andrews, age 62, of McCook, NE, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at home.

Randy was born in McCook, Nebraska on November 5, 1954.    He was the son of Howard Don and Merlyn Joy Andrews.  He was very close to his brother, Steve and sisters, Susie and Judy.

He was an Eagle...

Richard "Dick" Koetter

Richard "Dick" Koetter

Jul 26, 2017

Walter Richard “Dick” Koetter, age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Community Hospital of McCook.

Dick was born June 7, 1929 to Arthur and Mary (Lepper) Koetter, Sr. in McCook.

On September 15, 1951 he married Marilyn J. McKillip in McCook.  To this union six children were born.

Dick entered the...

Marieta Ann Balius

Marieta Ann Balius

Jul 22, 2017

Marieta Ann (Albrecht) Balius, age 86, of McCook, NE lost her valiant battle with Alzheimer’s Disease on July 22, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook.

Marieta was born March 23, 1931, in McCook, to parents Lloyd Ernest and Margaret Elizabeth (Gillen) Albrecht.  She was one of six children born to this union.  Growing up, Marieta attended McCook...

Mary Janice Corfman

Mary Janice Corfman

Jul 15, 2017

Mary Janice Corfman, age 85, passed away in Brea, CA on July 15, 2017.

Mary was born in Palisade, NE on July 17, 1931 to parents Ziba and Pearl (Smoots) Abbuhl.  She was one of two children.  Mary grew up in Palisade where she attended school and graduated from Palisade High School.  She then went on to...

Danny Lee Sigwing

Danny Lee Sigwing

Jun 29, 2017

Danny Lee Sigwing, longtime resident of McCook, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Des Moines, Iowa.  He was 72.

Danny was born to William and Maxine V. (Dugger) Sigwing in McCook, NE on June 12, 1945.  He graduated from McCook High School in 1963.

Danny was a salesman for various companies over the years....

Billy R. Loop

Billy R. Loop

Jun 20, 2017

Billy Rex Loop, age 97, of McCook, NE passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Bill was born January 7, 1920 in Stratton, NE to George A. and Bess M. (Crawford) Loop.  He graduated from Stratton High School in 1936.

Bill proudly served his country in the US Navy from...

Kenneth D. Cole

Kenneth D. Cole

Jun 5, 2017

Kenneth D. Cole, age 86, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Cambridge Manor.

Kenneth was born April 28, 1931 to G. Clarence and Mytle Agnes (Nealeigh) Cole in Culbertson.  He graduated from Trenton High School in 1948.

On August 7, 1949 he married Marianne Sitzman in Culbertson.  To this union five children were...

Roberta Ruth Miner Menges

Roberta Ruth Miner Menges

Jun 1, 2017

Roberta Ruth Miner Menges, age 95 passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.

Roberta was born June 15, 1921 in Cambridge, NE to Orva B. and Josephine F. (Heitman) Trosper.

Roberta married Glen Miner in McCook on June 26, 1941, to this union four children were born.  He passed away January 16,...

Donald 'Doc' E. Schamel

Donald 'Doc' E. Schamel

May 9, 2017

Donald E. “Doc” Schamel of McCook, NE peacefully passed away May 9, 2017 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE with his family by his side.  Don was 84 years old.

Don was born on June 20, 1932 in Indianola, NE to Harry Albert and Ethel Adelaide Marie (Junker) Schamel.  He graduated from Indianola High...

Gladys Louise Crocker

Gladys Louise Crocker

Apr 27, 2017

Gladys Louise Crocker, devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, entered into rest on April 27, 2017 at the age of 89. She was born March 13, 1928, the fourth child of August and Mary Grafel in Culbertson, NE.  Gladys grew up on the family homestead and graduated from Culbertson High. She met Leo Crocker at a local dance, love...

Carol Lynn (Lundberg)  Peterson

Carol Lynn (Lundberg) Peterson

Apr 13, 2017

Carol Lynn (Lundberg) Peterson, age 83, of Columbia Heights, Minnesota passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Mercy Hospital Unity Campus in Fridley, MN.

Carol was born November 16, 1933 in McCook, NE to parents LeRoy and Gladys (Rozell) Lundberg.  She was one of three children born to this union.  Carol grew up in McCook where she...

Lane Michael Barker

Lane Michael Barker

Apr 12, 2017

Lane Michael (Barber) Barker, 20 years of age, of Stamford, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his home in Stamford.

Lane was born August 22, 1996 at Jackson, Wyoming, the son of Michael C. and Ralyn M. (Barker) Barber.  Lane received his primary education from Jackson Elementary School, until the family relocated and he...

Howard E. Hoffman

Howard E. Hoffman

Apr 5, 2017

Howard E. Hoffman passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at El Dorado Manor in Trenton, NE.  He was 94 years old.

Howard was born August 18, 1922 to Harry and Irene (Linkeletter) Hoffman in Salina, Kansas.  He was one of three children.  Howard attended school in Salina, KS.

Howard enlisted in the US Army on...

Lyle L. Ingersoll

Lyle L. Ingersoll

Apr 5, 2017

Lyle Ingersoll, age 85, formally of Palisade, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Bryan LGH in Lincoln, NE.

Lyle was born June 5, 1931 in Chappell, NE to parents Richard and Mildred E. (Dunham) Ingersoll.  He was one of four boys.  Growing up, Lyle attended school in Chappell, graduating from Life Bible College with the...

Harold L. McCarville

Harold L. McCarville

Apr 5, 2017

Harold L. McCarville, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Harold was born September 15, 1928 in Martin, South Dakota to parents George J. and Dorothy Florence (Funk) McCarville.  He was one of twelve children.  As a young boy, Harold moved from Martin to Southern Missouri in an...

Donald W. Bunnell

Donald W. Bunnell

Apr 4, 2017

Donald W. Bunnell, age 64 of Culbertson passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in McCook, NE.

Donald was born on March 9, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota to James and Viola (Hawks) Kwik.

Donald joined the United States Army in August of 1973 and was honorably discharged in August of 1975.  He was a...

Kurt D. Ringenberg

Kurt D. Ringenberg

Mar 29, 2017

Kurt Donald Ringenberg of McCook, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at his home outside of McCook.  He was 57 years old.

Kurt was born May 12, 1959 in Lexington, Nebraska to Donald W. and Ellen D. (Miller) Ringenberg.  He was the youngest of three children.  Kurt was raised on the family farm south...