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...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 22, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Morris) Waddell, age 92, formerly of Indianola, NE, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE.

Phyllis was born August 8, 1931 to parents Fred and Cora (Baxter) Morris. She was one of two children.

Phyllis attended and graduated from McCook with the class of 1948....

Mar 13, 2024

Jean Ann Parry, age 80, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE.

Jean was born September 27, 1943 in McCook to parents James Edward and Elizabeth (Swanson) Reynolds. She attended school in McCook, graduating from high school with the Class of 1961. Jean then attended McCook Junior...

Mar 10, 2024

Larry Gene Mitchem, age 81, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society St. John’s in Kearney, NE.

Larry was born March 24, 1942 in McCook to parents Dale Jess and Fern Elizabeth (Worske) Mitchem. He was one of ten children.

Larry married Joy (Lawver) Mitchem on August...

Mar 4, 2024

Arthur “Art” P. Soncksen, age 90, of Hayes Center, NE passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Art was born February 15, 1934 in Hayes County, NE to parents Peter F. and Anna T. (Miller) Soncksen.  He was one of three siblings and attended school in Hayes Center, graduating from high...

Mar 3, 2024

Griffith “Griff” H. Malleck, age 73, of McCook, NE passed away at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE on Sunday, March 3,2024.

Griff was born March 25, 1950, in McCook to parents Lester “Bum” and Wanda L. (Kelly) Malleck. He was one of four siblings who grew up in southwest Nebraska, graduating from Indianola...

Mar 1, 2024

Tomasa “Tommy” Jarvis, age 86, of McCook, NE passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Tomasa was born on September 22, 1937 in Cameron, TX to parents Felipe and Angelita (Trevino) Gaona. She was one of six children and grew up in Hershey, NE where she also attended school.

Tommy married...

Feb 23, 2024

Margaret Sughroue entered eternal life on February 23, 2024 in Wahoo, NE surrounded by family.

Margaret Francis (Beeson) Sughroue was born February 13th, 1950 to Ed & Nellie (Cozad) Beeson in Yankton, SD. She graduated from St Helen’s High School in 1968. Margaret then pursued a Degree in Nursing, graduating from Boise State in 1970.

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Feb 20, 2024

Norris Lee Brown, age 83, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Norris was born May 30, 1940 in McCook to parents Harry and Margaret L. (O’Berg) Brown. He grew up on the family farm south of McCook. Because of his grand mal seizures, Norris was not allowed to...

Feb 6, 2024

Lewis “Lewie” Ivan Palmer, age 88, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Lewie was born April 13, 1935, in Wilsonville, NE to parents Ivan and Nellie L. (Henry) Palmer.  He was one of five children who graduated from Wilsonville High School with the Class of 1953.

Feb 5, 2024

Karen Lynn Paulson, age 77, formerly of Culbertson, NE, passed away February 5, 2024 in Plattsmouth, NE where she was residing at the Prestige Care Center.

Karen was born on December 21, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents Melvin and Carolyn (Straitt) Kronberg. Early life was spent moving about from Iowa to New Mexico, and Arkansas for work. They then...

Jan 29, 2024

Jerry D. Honeycutt, age 76, of McCook, Nebraska passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at his home in rural McCook.

Jerry was born in Princeton, Missouri on May 2, 1947 to parents, Elmer and Hazel (Tschacher) Honeycutt.  He was the third of 7 children.  He spent his childhood in the Grand Island, Nebraska area, graduating from High...

Jan 29, 2024

Maverick Brian Hoins, infant son of Trevor and Marisa (Esch) Hoins, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, NE. Maverick lived up to his name by taking flight with his dad to Omaha.

Maverick was born Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.  His two short days on earth...

Jan 28, 2024

Barbara Ann Shannon, age 76, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.

Barbara was born January 5, 1948, in Denver, CO to parents Robert and Geraldine (Lock) Winn. She attended school in Denver, graduating from George Washington High School with the Class of 1966. On January 28, 1967,...

Jan 23, 2024

Raymond “Doc” E. Fisher, age 83, of Indianola, NE passed away on January 23, 2024 in Lincoln, NE.

Doc was born February 26, 1940 in Danbury, NE to parents Ora W. and Bessie M. (Webster) Fisher. Doc was one of five siblings who attended Red Willow Consolidated Schools before attending McCook Community College for one year. Doc...

Jan 22, 2024

Clifford J. Riener, age 59, of Palisade, NE passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his farm near Palisade.

Cliff was born June 16, 1964 in McCook, NE to parents Dennis Lee and Doris J. (Sattler) Riener. He was one of two siblings who attended school in Palisade, graduating from Palisade High School with the Class of...

Jan 21, 2024

Velda Mae Lambert, age 83, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of McCook, NE, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home in Lincoln.

Velda was born July 20, 1940 in Cheyenne County, KS to parents, Harold and Ona (Beeson) Edmonds. She was raised in Benkelman, NE, relocating to the area when her parents bought a hotel...