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John S. Gibson
May 31, 2024
John Scott Gibson, age 79, Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War, passed away on May 31, 2024, at the Community Hospital in McCook, NE.
John was born on March 1, 1945, to John and Dorothy (Kelley) Gibson in Scottsbluff, NE. John attended school in McCook, NE.
On June 17, 1963, John joined the Marine Corps and proudly served our country until 1966....
Johnnyette K Boyd
May 30, 2024
Johnnyette K Boyd, a beloved wife, daughter, mother, and friend, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Loup City, NE, at the age of 83. She was born in Vidalia, GA on December 17, 1940, to parents John and Bertha (Colson) Knies. She was a devoted wife to Larry N. Boyd and married him in Barto, FL, on October 8,...
Tammy Jane Brave Hawk
May 21, 2024
Tammy Jane Brave Hawk, age 48, passed away May 21, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE.
Tammy was born on December 15, 1975, in Hays, Kansas to mother, Wilma Hayden. She was later adopted by James (Mary) McBride. She graduated from high school in 1995 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Throughout her years, she was a waitress and was...
Victoria "Vicki" Ann Drake
May 20, 2024
Victoria “Vicki” A. Drake, age 77, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at her home in McCook, Nebraska.
Vicki was born to parents Victor E. and Elva I. (Mitchem) Drake in McCook, NE on March 26, 1947. She was raised on a small acreage and graduated from Red Willow High School with the class of 1965.
Vicki would have liked...
Susan Kay Lloyd
May 13, 2024
Susan (Sue) Kay Lloyd, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 at the Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. She was born on October 22, 1950, in Lexington, Nebraska to Phillip and Fredia (Schnell) Cler.
Growing up on a farm near Gothenburg, Nebraska, Sue graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1969, where she was a talented baton twirler in the...
Cecil R. Scarrow
May 11, 2024
Cecil R. Scarrow, age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.
Cecil was born on April 14, 1942 to parents Ray B. and Gladys M. (Reeves) Scarrow in Mankato KS. He was one of five children. Cecil graduated from high school in Benkelman, NE with the Class of 1960.
On October 3,...
Carl Richardson
May 7, 2024
Mr. Carl Richardson, age 71, of Culbertson, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.No formal services are planned at this time. A full obituary will be added upon approval. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS:To the family to help with funeral expensesCarpenter Breland Funeral Homec/o the Richardson FamilyPO Box 476McCook, NE 69001
DeLynna Schilz
Apr 30, 2024
DeLynna Kay (Leitner) Schilz, age 45, of McCook, Nebraska passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.
Dee was born July 6, 1978 in McCook to parents Dennis and Linda (Long) Leitner. She was one of three children born to this union. Dee graduated from Central...
Cheryl Lynn Edinburgh
Apr 29, 2024
Cheryl L. Edinburgh, age 77 of Wauneta, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Wauneta Care Center. A full obituary is pending.A private family service will be held at a later date.
Freda Kilgore
Apr 20, 2024
Freda Gail Kilgore, age 61, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on April 20, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.
Gail was born August 2, 1962 in Cooper, Texas to parents Luthern M and Evelyn F (Lovell) Lawson. She was one of five children.
Gail was a member of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Eddie Goforth, Charlie...
Alvin Earl Fahrenbruch
Apr 16, 2024
Alvin Earl Fahrenbruch, age 98, of McCook, NE passed away on April 16, 2024 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
Alvin was born September 15, 1925 in Culbertson, NE to parents Carl J. and Julia (Hock) Fahrenbruch. He was one of five children born to the union.
On September 28, 1947, Alvin married Sara Jeanine Creighton in Atwood, KS. The couple...
Grant J Strunk
Apr 15, 2024
If you hand Grant Strunk an old book – something with some weight to it, maybe some crumbling pages – he will open it up and hold it close to his face. It’s not because he can’t see the words, but because he wants to smell the ink.
For, you see, it’s the printer’s ink that Grant loves.
It’s that smell that...
Mardelle Miller
Apr 12, 2024
Mardelle Yvonne Miller, age 86 of rural McCook, NE passed away on April 12, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Mardelle was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937 in Elwood, NE to parents Theodore and Elsie Emma (Schultz) Hilker. She was one of five children.
On September 29, 1953, Mardelle married Joseph E. Corey in Tucumcari, NM....
Donald E Reiners
Apr 11, 2024
Donald “Don” E. Reiners touched the lives of many with his kind heart and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Don's journey came to a peaceful close on April 11, 2024, at his home on the farm outside of Indianola, NE surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born on April 19, 1941, in McCook, NE to parents Franklin and...
John P. Johnson
Apr 10, 2024
John P. Johnson, a man of many talents and passions, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.
John was born on October 9, 1943, in South Gate, California to parents Malachi S. and Eva (Rogalski) Johnson. He was one of two brothers. He attended college following his high school graduation.
John proudly served in the United...
Dwayne R. Jesse
Apr 7, 2024
Dwayne Ray Jesse, age 71, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in McCook.
Dwayne was born September 12, 1952 in McCook to parents Everette Earl and Helen Ardis (Nichols) Jesse. He was one of four children who graduated from high school in Curtis, NE with the Class of 1971.
Early in life, in December 1972,...
Wayne Hager
Apr 6, 2024
Cecil Wayne Hager, known as Wayne to his loved ones and friends, of McCook, NE passed away on April 6, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Wayne was born August 31, 1959, in McCook, to parents Cecil B and Opal I (Seacrest) Hager. He was one of three sons born to the union.
In his formative years, Wayne completed...
Kim S. Falciani
Apr 4, 2024
Kim Shari Falciani of McCook, NE, age 65, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, at her home in McCook.
Kim was born January 19, 1959, in Bristol, Connecticut to parents Joseph and Priscilla (Poplaski) Martin.
Kim met James Falciani while working at Ralph’s Grocery Store in Oceanside, California. The couple married on August 23,1986 at...
Janice "Jan" Kotschwar
Apr 2, 2024
Janice “Jan” Kotschwar, age 57, of McCook, NE, passed away at her home in McCook on April 2, 2024.
Jan was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on February 26, 1967, to her parents Gerald and Judith (Hogeland) Thompson.
Janice, known to friends as "Jan," had a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1986...
Matthew William Hoffman
Mar 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest loved one, Matthew William Hoffman, formerly of McCook, NE, who unexpectedly passed away March 22, 2024 in Kearney, NE at 20 years young.
Matt, as he was known, was born on September 30, 2003 to Stephanie Sydow in Kearney, NE. Matt was a momma’s boy, the sweet baby...
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