First Name: Last Name:

Bill Green
Bill Green of Kimball, Neb., passed away July 10, 2004. A native of Hamlet, he served in the Army during World War II and will be buried at Palisade. Graveside military services will be held at the Palisade cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday, July 16.

Leon Maris
Leon Kent Maris, the son of Dale and Orpha (Buffington) Maris was born May 27, 1955, in Imperial, Neb. He received his education and graduated from Greeley Central High School in Greeley, Colo. On Aug. 24, 1988, he was united in marriage to Dawn Mayne in Greeley, Colo. The couple moved to Paullina in 1996 and he drove a truck for Kruse Trucking Company. He began his employment with Russell's Ready Mix of Orange City, Iowa, in April of 2001, where he was employed until his death. He passed away on Monday, July 5, 2004, at his home in Paullina, reaching the age of 49 years, 1 month and eight days. He enjoyed golfing, motorcycles, boating, camping, fishing and the outdoors. Leon leaves to mourn his memory a daughter, Chelsea Maris of Paullina, Iowa; four sons: Jace Maris of Paullina, Iowa, Justin Maris and wife, Kristin, Scott Maris and Ryan Maris, all of Greeley, Colo.; two brothers: Vern Maris of Wauneta, Neb., and Devon Maris of McCook, Neb.; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A prayer service was held Thursday, July 8, 2004, at 7 p.m. in Paullina at the Gaudian-Eldridge Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Erickson, officiating. A funeral service was held Saturday, July 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Eden Missionary Church, Wauneta, with the Rev. Don Egle officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta. Arrangements were under the care of Gaudian-Eldridge Funeral Home on Paullina, Iowa, and Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta, Neb.

Blaine 'Slim' Applegarth
Blaine 'Slim' Mark Applegarth, 88, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 10:38 p.m. Friday, July 9, 2004, at the Burlington Care Center. Born April 22, 1916, in Haxtun, Colo., he was the son of Albert and Effie Kinzie Applegarth. He married Betty Maxine Geffers. She preceded him in death in July, 1968. On Sept. 24, 1969, he married Margaret Jones in Burlington. He worked for Burlington City Bus in the 1940s, was a farmer until 1964 and then custodian for Burlington Schools for 27 years until retirement in 1991. He was a member of Burlington Apostolic Christian Church and enjoyed camping, boating, and gardening; and loved farming, family and church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Applegarth of Burlington; five sons: Michael Applegarth and wife, Jennifer, of Burlington; Jim Applegarth and wife, Carla, of Wever, Iowa; John Jones and wife, Kimberly, of Spring Valley, Calif.; Jim Jones and wife, Kathleen, of Davenport, Iowa and David Applegarth and wife, Gay, of Milwaukee, Wisc.; two daughters: Lelia and husband, Randy Wilkerson, of Mount Union, Iowa and Anne Veith and Rick Schupp of Kansas City, Mo.; 17 grandchildren: Kerri Applegarth, Ashlee Applegarth, Lance Applegarth, Kelly Jo Applegarth, Brian Whipps, Bruce Applegarth, Nicki Yocum, Nick Wilkerson, Nicole Burkett, Austin Veith, Jacob Veith, Shannon Jones, Daniel Jones, Ryan Jones, Dylan Jones, Jay Giese and Thomas Applegarth; five great grandchildren; and one brother, Paul Applegarth and wife, Donna, of Wauneta, Neb. Besides his first wife, his parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, at the Burlington Apostolic Christian Church with ministers of the church officiating. Burial will be in Apostolic Church cemetery, rural Oakville. Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice and Burlington Apostolic Christian Church Sunday School Fund in lieu of flowers.

Ronald Emil Gloy
Ronald Emil Gloy, age 56 of Ogallala, passed away Thursday morning, July 27, 2006, at his home. Ron was born Oct. 16, 1949, in Grant, the son of Reinhold and Edith (Pankonin) Gloy. He was the youngest of four children. He was baptized into the Christian faith on Nov. 6, 1949, and confirmed in the faith on May 26, 1963. Ron grew up on a ranch north of Wauneta, Neb., and graduated from Wauneta High School with the class of 1968. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for two and one half years. He married Pamela Nordhausen on Dec. 8, 1973, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, rural Wauneta. They were blessed with two daughters, Gretchen Rene and Rachel Elizabeth. They made Ogallala their home in 1986. Ron was very involved with his family and all of their activities. He will always be remembered for his love of golf. He is survived by: his wife, Pam of Ogallala; his daughters, Gretchen and husband John Nowak of Ogallala and Rachel and husband Brian Ervin of Ogallala; one granddaughter, Marlee Ervin; his parents, Reinhold and Edith Gloy of Wauneta; sisters, Trudy and husband Jerry Skelton of Surprise, Ariz.; Naomi and husband Jim Brown of Escondido, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister, Julanna Gloy. Memorial services for Ron were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2006, at Trinity Lutheran Church, north of Grant, with Pastor Wayne Pick officiating. Organist was Patty Clough. Congregational hymns were "I Know that My Redeemer Lives," "The Strife is Over; the Battle is Won," and "How Great Thou Art." Pallbearers were nephews Troy Skelton, Luke Skelton, Todd Skelton, Monte Skelton, Ben Brown and Cory Nordhausen. Cremation was chosen and inurnment was in the Ogallala Cemetery. A memorial has been established in his memory. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Suzanne (McHarness) Dillsaver
Linda Suzanne (McHarness) Dillsaver died July 21, 2006, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. She was 56. She was born Jan. 24, 1950, in McCook to Howard and Evelyn (O'Brien) McHarness. She graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1968. On Nov. 30, 1975, she married Michael Witt of Palisade and to this union two daughters, Melissa Anne and Lindsey Nicole, were born. She worked in various nursing homes and was a caregiver most of her life. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the United Methodist Church, both of Palisade. As a youth she was a member of the Congregational Church of Hayes Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Evelyn. Survivors include her daughters, Melissa and husband, Brad Markee of Imperial and Lindsey and husband Derrick Tropf of Buffalo, Mo.; sister, Eileen and husband, Pete Jepsen of Curtis; nieces, Tammy, Tricia, Tina; three grandchildren, Hailey Markee, Tamera and Logan Tropf; and two cousins, Tracy Neverve and wife Judy of Hayes Center and Noreen and husband Wayne Christner of Wauneta. Memorials can be given in her name. Memorial services were held at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Home Thursday, July 27, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. There will be a private family inurnment at the Hayes Center Cemetery. Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbreland. com Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Delmar E. Moorhous
Delmar E. Moorhous, age 87, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at the Community Hospital in McCook. Delmar was born on Jan. 20, 1919, at Naponee, Neb., to Charles Fay and Minnie Margaret (Leimbach) Moorhous. He graduated from Culbertson High School in 1936. On Sept. 5, 1941, he entered the U.S. Army and served during World War II in Northern France and Rhineland as an auto mechanic. He was honorably discharged on Nov. 25, 1945. Delmar lived a short time in Denver, Colo., where he was a janitor for the Denver Schools. He returned to the McCook community where he was employed at TRW, the East Sale Barn and Producer's Sale Barn until his retirement. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Culbertson and past-commander and lifetime member of the Culbertson VFW Post # 6219. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charlie and Minnie Moorhous; two infant siblings; two brothers, Melvin Moorhous and Wayne Moorhous and his wife, Mary; two brothers-in-law, George Olson and Harold Swartz; and one sister-in-law, Carol Ann Moorhous. Survivors include his two sisters, LaVerne Olson of Englewood, Colo., and Bethene Swartz of Grand Junction, Colo.; two brothers, Don Moorhous and wife, Thelma, and Keith Moorhous, all of Culbertson; numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorials may be given in his name. Friends may send condolences to www.carpenterbreland.com Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 26, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brad Rick officiating. Burial was in the Culbertson Cemetery with full military honors. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.

Glendene Doretta DeHart
Glendene Doretta DeHart was born on April 13, 1923, to Glen and Ruth (Trembly) Louch, south of Wauneta in the Ough Precinct. She was called home to the Lord on July 20, 2006. Glendene spent her whole life in Wauneta. She spent most of her life working in grocery and meat cutting, but enjoyed her job as a cook at the Wauneta schools the most. She loved the children and making them tasty treats. Glendene was married to Leland M. DeHart on April 6, 1947. To this union were born two daughters, Ruth E. DeHart and Ledene Ann Clapp. Glendene loved baking yummy sweet rolls and beautifully decorated cakes. Her flower garden was the envy of the neighborhood. She spent many hours tending and growing flowers and vegetables for all to enjoy. Leland and Glendene traveled extensively during their married life, visiting all of the United States but Hawaii and Alaska. Glendene had a love of all people, especially those in need, including numerous dogs and cats. She also spent many evening hours in her kitchen listing to Kansas City Royals baseball on her little blue transistor radio. She was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir for over 40 years. Glendene was always ready to play card games. She once was so deeply involved in a game that Leland had to drive himself to be admitted to the hospital. She did say that she had really good hands dealt to her that day, so she couldn't quit playing. Glendene will be sadly missed by her husband, Leland, of 59 years. She is also survived by daughters Ruth DeHart of Spokane, Wash., and Ledene and husband, Steve Clapp, of McCook; one granddaughter, Josette, and husband Justin McConville of Kearney, Neb., and one great grandson, Brodie Steven. The family is appreciative to the Heritage of Wauneta for the wonderful care she has received during the last eight years. A memorial has been established to the Alzheimer's Association. Funeral services were held Monday, July 24, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wauneta with Pastor Judy Dye officiating. Music was provided by organist, Mrs. Lucille McBride and soloist, Mrs. Sharon Walgren. Selections chosen were "One Day at a Time" and "I Want to Bloom Where I'm Planted." Honorary pallbearers were Paul Kitt, Merrill Maris, Harold Maris, Kenny Ham, Chuck Vette, Raymond Maxfield and Robert Hanna. Inurnment followed at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, with Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta in charge of arrangements.

Cecil Harlan Davis
Cecil Harlan Davis, age 86, died Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial. He was born in Washington, Kan., to Edward and Jessie (Carter) Davis on Nov. 12, 1919. On Sept. 29, 1942, he entered the U.S. Army. He served during World War II in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe as a switchboard operator. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 20, 1945. He married Mary JoAnn (Leonard) Linegar at McCook on July 2, 1968. He was a truck driver for Freight Line Trucking with his brother; later he drove for WEW, Speedway, and A.J. Little. He also worked in construction, helping to build dams in Enders, Cambridge, and Trenton. In his free time he was a handy man, enjoyed fishing and hunting, and loved working with Quarter horses. He was a member of the McCook Eagles and a life member of the VFW. On July 17, 2006, he was baptized, confirmed, anointed of the sick and given last rites by The Very Rev. Gregory Pawloski. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jessie Davis; wife, JoAnn on March 25, 1999; brothers, infant Sid Davis and Everett Davis; two sisters, Nadine Hill and Mildred 'Micky' Woofter. Survivors include his sons: Tim Davis and wife, DeAnn, of Palisade and Jerry Davis of Nashville, Tenn.; daughters: Patty Davis of Douglas, Wyo., and Dottie Davis of Cheyenne, Wyo.; step-sons, Richard Linegar and wife, Sherry, of Gothenberg, Daniel Linegar and wife, Cheryl, of Hemingford and Steven Linegar and wife, Frances, of Gothenberg; step-daughters, Sue and husband, Jim Beebe of McCook, Connie Chandler of Norton, Kan., and Linda and husband, Jerry Craig of Festus, Mo.; 42 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be given in his name Funeral services were held Friday, July 21, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Bruce Lester officiating. The body will be cremated after the service and an inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may send condolences online at www.carpenterbre land.com Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Hanna
Bonnie Jean Hanna passed away Saturday, July 15, 2006, at her home in Lafayette, Colo. Bonnie was born on the "Old Plunkett Place" in Chase County, Nebraska, June 6, 1931, to Dewey and Thelma Hill. Her dad crop shared a farm owned by the Reslers. She attended District #30 Elementary School which was called Hilcrest. It was the largest rural elementary school in Chase County. She went on to attend Wauneta Rural High School. During this time she stayed in Wauneta with her grandmother, Lula Hill. It was during her junior year she met Charles Hanna. Bonnie and Charles were married on Nov. 22, 1947. He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2003. They had a daughter, Catherine, in 1950; daughter Vicky in 1955 and son Doug in 1965. Bonnie excelled at many jobs during her life: waitress, Avon saleswoman, motel receptionist, insurance agent, and optometrist assistant. Together with Charles, she owned and operated a farm outside of Wauneta and a motel in Crawford, Neb. Bonnie was a member of the United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge, and Park Board of Directors and volunteered often in her community. She loved cooking, quilting, decorating, playing cards and gardening. She dearly loved her family, her home, her many lifelong friends and her church. Bonnie faced many challenges in her life, yet she always had a very pleasant personality and chose to look at the bright side of life. She was very goal oriented and worked hard to achieve what she set out to do. She is known for going out of her way to make folks feel comfortable in her home. She is survived by her children: Catherine and husband, Lynn Lowman, of Louisville, Colo., Vicky Hanna of Gering, Neb., and Doug Hanna and wife, Darcy (Mordhorst) of Longmont, Colo. She is also survived by grandchildren: Shanna Jones of Denver, Colo., Travis Jones and wife, Devon, of Broomfield, Colo.; Joshua DeMarcinco, Omaha, Neb.; Jeremy Madden, Scottsbluff, Neb.; Lindsey Maulsby, Scottsbluff; Dan Maulsby, Omaha; Ashley and Brooke Hanna, Niwot, Colo.; great grandchildren: Dylan Maulsby, Abigail and Samantha Madden and Ellianna DeMarcinco; brother Tom Hill and wife, Ellie, of Lincoln, Neb.; sister June and husband, Duane Blankenship, of Pender, Neb.; sister Shirley Ball of McCook, Neb.; sister Delores Collins of Lincoln, Neb.; and Jack Hill and wife, Peggy, of Littleton, Colo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, Wauneta, with Pastor Judy Dye officiating. Mrs. Lucille McBride served as organist and soloist was Mrs. Dawn Doetker. The solo selection was "Amazing Grace" with the hymn, "How Great Thou Art" sung by the congregation. Casketbearers were Mike Hanna, Dave Hanna, Shanna Jones, Travis Jones, Dan Maulsby, Lindsey Maulsby, Jeremy Madden and Joshua DeMarcinco. Interment followed the service at Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta. Memorial contributions can be made in Bonnie's name to the Wauneta Senior Center, Wauneta. Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta was in charge of arrangements.

Stanley Kent Steckman
Kent Steckman, a Wauneta businessman, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at his home in Wauneta, Neb., at the age of 52. Stanley Kent Steckman was born March 23, 1954, the second of three children born to Cecil and Dorothy (Terry) Steckman. Kent grew up in Wauneta and attended Wauneta Public Schools, participating in all sports. He loved football and excelled in basketball. Kent graduated from Wauneta High School in 1972. He attended college at McCook Community College and then transferred to Kearney State College, graduating with a bachelor of science degree. He taught industrial arts and coached in Trumbull, Neb., until 1981. In June of 1980, he married Karen Ann Platt and to this union two sons were born; Jeffrey Michael in 1982 and Christopher Kent in 1984. Kent and Karen moved back to Wauneta in 1981 and purchased his parents' filling station, Crossroads C.B.S. Gas. In 1990, Kent and Karen built the new convenience store and car wash at its present location in Wauneta. Kent was an avid hunter, golfer, and fisherman and loved to garden. He enjoyed his sons and watching them in all of their sporting events. He loved taking his sons and other boys hunting. Kent enjoyed all his fishing trips up north with all of his old buddies. Kent was a longtime member of the Wauneta Volunteer Fire Department. He also served on the Village Board. Kent was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents, Cecil and Dorothy Steckman. He leaves to mourn his passing, sons Jeffrey of Lincoln, Neb., and Christopher of Springfield, Ill.; his brother, Dr. Terry Steckman and wife, Judy, of Bend, Ore.; sister Karen Jean and husband, Mark Fanning, of Imperial; nieces and nephews Shakira Steckman Anderson and husband, Lyle, and family; Sydney and Spencer Steckman of Bend, Ore.; Ross and Carson Fanning of Imperial and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Wauneta with Pastor Judy Dye officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Lucille McBride, organist and the United Methodist Church choir. Selections chosen were "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art." Casketbearers were Dan Jeffries, Russell Fanning, Bert Maxfield, Kerry Denker, Ken Ham, Rex Walgren, Kirby Kitt, Dave Hamilton, Jeff Maris, Frank West, Steve Sears and Lonnie Kitt. Honorary casketbearers were all of Kent's old buddies. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, with Liewer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Michael Sieverding
Michael Anthony Sieverding, 17, of 2805 West 39th Street, Sioux Falls, S.D., was called home by our Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2006, as a result of injuries sustained in a bicycle-car accident. Mass of Christian Burial was said 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 30, 2006, at Christ the King Catholic Church, followed by committal at St. Ann's Cemetery, Humboldt, S.D. Michael Anthony Sieverding was born April 14, 1989, in Sioux Falls and attended Christ the King Elementary, O'Gorman Junior High and was a senior at O'Gorman High School at the time of his death. He spent his summers working for Christ the King Church and Scheels. Mike was an avid athlete, participating in varsity soccer, cross-country and track at O'Gorman. In addition, he loved music; playing the trombone in band and singing in the high school choir and musicals. He was an active, faithful member of Christ the King Church with special friends in the youth group there. Along with his family, Mike also sang in the St. Joseph Cathedral Adult Choir. Mike lived his life and his faith with enthusiasm, passion and humor. He was always willing to lend a helpful hand to whoever needed it. He loved traveling, fondly remembering his trip to the World Youth Day in Rome and Cologne. He is survived by his parents, Gary and Deb Sieverding; his sister, Katie and her friend Jordan Breckenridge; and his brother, Benjamin, all of Sioux Falls; grandparents: Helen Marie Sieverding of Sioux Falls, Bernard and Peggy Christner of Rapid City, S.D., and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

April Rose Redfield
April Rose Redfield of McCook died Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln as a result of a car accident. She was 22 years old. She was born May 15, 1984, in Grant to Mark Eugene and Heather Rose (Gobble) Hamilton. She grew up and attended school in McCook. April married Chancelor "Chance" Redfield in McCook on June 11, 2005. To this union two daughters were born. She was a homemaker and busy mother. She loved playing with her children; scrapbooking, photography and playing pool with her sister, Shanna. She was preceded in death by grandparents Rodney Hamilton, Lois (Hamilton) O'Neil and husband Marvin O'Neil; great-grandparents, Shorty and Mary Hamilton and great-grandmother, Rose Hardy. Survivors include her husband, Chance, and two daughters, Aliyah Rose and Kelsey Lea of McCook; her parents, Mark Hamilton of Wauneta, Marci Hamilton of Palisade and Heather and Paul Younger of McCook; four sisters: Shanna Hamilton of Wauneta, Chynna Younger of McCook, Tasha Hamilton and Alexandria Hamilton, both of Wauneta; two brothers, Kyle Lambert of Oxford and Gregory Younger of McCook; grandparents Donna and Roger Miller of McCook and Larry and Linda Gobble of Mt. Home, Ark.; aunts and uncles: Rodger and Marla Hamilton of Imperial, Lynn and Char Hamilton of Hayes Center, Teresa and Brian Thomas of McCook, David and Theresa Gobble of Lakewood, Colo., Jennifer and Jim Bartlett of Brighton, Colo., and special aunt and godmother, Amy, and Dustin Limbach of Kearney. Memorials may be given in her name and left at the funeral home where you may sign her book. Friends and family may also go online at www.carpenterbreland. com and leave condolences. Her body was cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.

Arthur 'Art' Bush
Arthur Robert Bush was born Nov. 29, 1920, to parents Oral and Laura (Witzke) Bush in Council, Idaho. He was baptized Nov. 7, 1921 at the North Branch Lutheran Church in Syracuse, Neb. Arthur returned to Nebraska with his parents. After the death of his parents, he continued to live and work on the A.J. Irvine Ranch the next five years while attending Hamlet High School. He graduated in 1938. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy May 5, 1942, and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ranger. He received his honorable discharge Oct. 10, 1945. Arthur married Frieda Sommerfeld on Aug. 30, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church, Hastings, Neb. He was confirmed in the faith he was baptized into in January, 1947. His confirmation verse was: "Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life." Rev. 2:10. On May 1, 1949, Art became manager of the A.J. Irvine Ranch north of Hamlet where he and his family lived until moving to Palisade in March of 1991. Art was always willing to help people wherever and whenever he was needed. He was willing to serve on various committees. He was diagnosed with melanoma in 1996 and lost his eye sight within two years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars #7028 and the American Legion #318. Art was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 8, 2006, at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial, Neb., at the age of 85 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oral and Laura; wife, Frieda; and sister, Pauline Bodeman. He is survived by daughters Laurel Adaire Bush of Helsinki, Finland; Lona and husband, Robert Farrell, of Gray, Maine and Barbara and husband George Cooksley of Anselmo, Neb., and grandchildren Christopher Farrell and Sara Cooksley. He is also survived by one brother, Richard Bush and wife Louise of Kennewick, Wash., brother-in-law Arlie Bodeman of Portland, Ore., and brother-in-law Paul Sommerfeld and wife Leone. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, the VFW #7028 or the American Legion Post #318. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, 2006, at 2 p.m. CT at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Palisade with Pastor Greg Stuckwisch officiating. Organist was Berneta Steinert. Congregational hymns chosen were "Amazing Grace," "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus" and "How Great Thou Art." Casketbearers were Joe Sommerfeld, Tom Sommerfeld, Rob Farrell, Chris Farrell, George Cooksley and Cort Mohr. Interment was at Meadow Lawn Cemetery, Hamlet, Neb., with Carpenter Breland Service in charge of arrangements.

Robert 'Bob' Fye
Robert Norris Fye, 79, of Crete, formerly of Wauneta, died Thursday, June 8, 2006. He was born May 17, 1927, in Wauneta, Neb., to Glenn and Beatrice (Maddux) Fye. Bob married Phyllis Chartier in 1955 and together they had six sons. While living in Wauneta, Bob worked at the Co-op and farmed. In 1945, Bob lived his passion and joined the Rodeo Cowboys Association. By the 1950s he was at his peak in bull riding and won at the Cheyenne Frontier Days. That was one of his biggest wins, along with Ak-Sar-Ben and the Denver Stock Show. In 1995, Bob moved to Crete. While living in Crete, he became an avid Doane College athletics fan. He enjoyed his days watching Doane athletics and became an unofficial supervisor of construction jobs. He was a member of Woodpecker International and loved spending days with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and new born child. Survivors include Bruce Fye and wife Becky of Seattle, Wash., Ted Fye and wife Andrea of Stratton, Colo., Bobby Fye and wife Sabrina of Naples, Italy, Tod Fye of Omaha, Eddie Fye and wife Lisa and Marty Fye and wife Pamela of Crete. Bob is also survived by his nine grandchildren and spouses as well as four great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 17 at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Church in Wauneta. Memorials may be made to the family in lieu of flowers. Kuncl Funeral Home of Crete is in charge of arrangements.

Juanita Leonard
Juanita Leonard, age 68, of Ogallala, died June 12, 2006, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. The daughter of Fred and June Quinn Weible, she was born Sept. 12, 1937, at Oshkosh, Neb. Juanita grew up in Lewellen, Neb., and attended school there through high school. She received her Registered Nurse degree from the Lincoln General Hospital School of Nursing and began her nursing career at the Ogallala Medical Clinic and Lutheran Hospital in North Platte. She served in various other medical facilities throughout her career as a nurse including (in chronological order) Chase County Hospital, Wauneta Public School nurse, Chase County Hospital (second time), Sedgwick County Hospital, Julesburg and Heritage Healthcare. She ended her career as the Director of Nursing for Sedgwick County and Heritage Healthcare in Gering. Juanita married Don Leonard on Feb. 13, 1959, in Hastings. They raised their four children in North Platte and then Wauneta, keeping active in the local Frenchman Valley 4-H Club as well as St. John Catholic Church where she served as the church organist for several years. She started Red Cross blood collections and established Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) classes for the Wauneta Public School area. Juanita's biggest loves were her family, her nursing and her music. She was preceded in death by her father and brothers: Freddie and Robert Weible. Survivors include Don Leonard of Ogallala and her children, Anne Leonard of Beatrice; Laurie and her husband, Lary Trautwein, of Falun, Kan., and their children, Taner and Lane and Taner's daughter, Adison; Matt Leonard and his wife, Mary Ellen, and their children, Kyle, Kristi and Kevin, of League City, Texas; Jill Leonard and Kathleen Taylor of Herndon, Va.; mother, June Weible of Scottsbluff, Neb.; two sisters: Barbara Everly and Jeanne and her husband, Bill Scott, all of Colorado Springs, Colo.; also several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to time of the rosary at 7 p.m. at the Draucker Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Luke's Catholic Church with Father Bryan Ernest as celebrant. Cremation will follow the service. Inurnment will be on Saturday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Ogallala Cemetery. A memorial has been established in her name. Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

Mark 'Buff' Buffington
Mark 'Buff' Buffington of McCook, died Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. He was 52 years old. He was born Oct. 22, 1953, in McCook to Harold Lee and Laura M. (Meury) Buffington. He grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1972. He worked for Paulsen Construction for 20 years and was a supervisor on road construction. He loved hunting, fishing, NASCAR and the Huskers. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his soul mate and life partner, Barb McMichael of McCook; his mother, Laura Buffington of Wauneta; sons: Beau Buffington of Ogallala and Tyler Buffington of Sidney; brothers: Roger Buffington and wife Dixie of Farmington, N.M., Dennis Buffington of McCook and Ray Buffington and wife Vicki of Imperial; and grandson, Ian Buffington. Memorials are being accepted in his name. Funeral services will be Friday, June 9, 11 a.m. CT at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Chapel in McCook with Terry McCorkle officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday and will also be held Thursday from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends may also go online at www.carpenter breland.com to leave condolences. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Clyde 'Junior' Walker
Clyde E. Walker, known as Junior, passed away May 26, 2006, at the Sunrise Country Manor in Milford, Neb. He was born March 8, 1934, the son of Leonel and Wilma (Smith) Walker. Inurnment graveside services will be held Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. MT at the Riverside Cemetery.

Florence (Ady) White
Florence Evelyn White, 94, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, May 20, 2006, at the Heritage Rest Home of Bridgeport, Neb. At her request, her remains were cremated at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory at Scottsbluff. Memorial services were held Wednesday, May 24, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church at Dalton, Neb., with the Rev. Ron Nuss-Warren officiating. Inurnment was in the Dalton Cemetery. Memorials in Evelyn's name may be made to the church or the Dalton Museum. Evelyn was born March 20, 1912, in Wauneta, Neb., the daughter of Harmon Charles and Mary Eveline (Collins) Ady. She was united in marriage to Miles Alfred Brown, July 27, 1931, in Holyoke, Colo. To this union three children were born. She was later united in marriage to Ira Omer White, on July 15, 1958, in Dalton. She began her working career as a reporter for the Big Springs newspaper. She was later a nurse for 10 years at the Dalton Hospital. Evelyn was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She was an accomplished poet, artist and musician. She was very active in the Historical Society for 30 years, and helped to organize and build the Dalton Museum. She was an active member of the Dalton Senior Citizens and the Dalton Garden Club. Survivors include her children, Joan Garrison of Eugene, Ore., Harold 'Hal' Brown and wife Jacquie of Dalton, Shirley and husband Bud Gillespie of Broadwater; stepchildren: Gary White and wife Alice of Boca Raton, Fla., James White and wife Carole of Brown Deer, Wisc., Jack White and wife Judy of Kennewick, Wash., and Ron White of Northport; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; three sisters; and granddaughter, Cara Lea Simon.

Phyllis Theobald
Phyllis LaVern (Kitt) Theobald was born on Jan. 23, 1915, the oldest child of Lee and Mae Kitt. She grew up and attended school in Wauneta, Neb. Upon graduating high school in 1931, Phyllis began teaching in Dundy County, Nebraska, and did so until she married George 'Dale' Theobald in 1937. The couple married and started a family several years later, having a son, Kent, in 1944 and a daughter, Brenda, in 1948. In 1951, the family moved to Lisco, Neb., and the youngest of their children, D'Ann, was born in 1953. In 1956, Phyllis, Dale and family moved to Powell, Wyo., to better care for their asthmatic children, (hoping the high, thin air would be easier for their young, sensitive lungs.) While there Dale was offered ownership at the local John Deere dealership. Phyllis and her family remained in Powell until 1969 when Dale, while attending a Nebraska Cornhusker football game, had a massive stroke and died a few days later. As a newly widowed mother, Phyllis decided to move D'Ann and herself to Longmont, Colo., in pursuit of her late husband's and her dream to retire there. In 1972 Phyllis became a grandmother with her grandson, Ty, being born to son Kent and daughter-in-law Pat. Twelve years later, in 1984, her youngest daughter, D'Ann and son-in-law Greg had Angela, making Phyllis a grandmother once again. Phyllis remained in Longmont, spending her time with family, traveling, enjoying friends' company and being active in her church community. Phyllis returned to Southwest Nebraska in 1996, and made her home at Imperial Heights. In 1998, tragedy struck and her youngest daughter, D'Ann, died while living in Arizona. Not long after D'Ann died, Phyllis went through the tragic loss of her other daughter, Brenda, who, while spending Easter break in Imperial, suffered a massive stroke and died less than a month later. Phyllis lived the rest of her days at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home, enjoying visits from family and friends, attending church services and Bible studies and keeping active with activities (especially bingo). On May 2, 2006, at the age of 91, Phyllis passed away peacefully in her sleep. She leaves behind a son, Kent Theobald and wife, Pat, of Wilton, Calif.; grandchildren: Ty Theobald and wife, Kelley, of Fresno, Calif., Angela Johnson of St. Augustine, Fla., step-grandson Rick Bohn of Ohio, six great grandchildren and sister, Joyce, and husband Emerson Schwenk, of Wauneta, Neb. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; brothers: Neil, Dean and Leland; daughters Brenda Theobald and D'Ann Theobald-Johnson. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 6, 2006, at 2 p.m. MT at the Riverside Cemetery, Wauneta, Neb., with Pastor Judy Dye officiating. Interment followed at Riverside. A memorial has been established to the American Diabetes Association or the United Methodist Church of Wauneta. Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Roger Britten
Roger J. Britten died Monday, April 17, 2006, at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He was 54. Roger was born Sept. 4, 1951, to Raymond and Agnes (Delaney) Britten in Red Cloud, Neb. He graduated from Blue Hill High School and attended McCook Junior College where he was a member of the football team. He married Pamela Williamson on April 8, 1971, in Perryton, Texas, and they were later blessed with two children. He worked at Southwest Public Power for 35 years and served on many statewide committees. He attended Hamlet Union Church and served on the Palisade Fire Department. He loved people and all animals. In his free time he enjoyed building dog houses and then would give them away. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond; infant brother; and aunts and uncles. Survivors include his wife, Pam, of Palisade; son Brian Britten and wife Amanda of Bloomington, Minn.; daughter Jenna Britten of Kearney; mother Agnes Britten of Blue Hill; brothers: Joe Britten and wife Sharon of Grand Island, Dennis Britten and wife Laura of Clay Center and Fred Britten and wife Vickie of Syracuse; sisters: Theresa Compton of Bogart, Ga., and Cecilia and husband, Dan Shultz, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Duke. Funeral services was held Friday, April 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. at the Palisade School Gymnasium with Pastor Marshall Erickson officiating. Music was provided by Lucille McBride, pianist, and Lana Skelton, soloist. Music selections chosen were "Amazing Grace," "Why Me, Lord?" and "Precious Lord Take My Hand." Pallbearers were Hugh Anderson, Kirk Potthoff, Cliff Riener, Phil Bailey, Jerry Vrbas, Matt Rotter, Richard Durham and Curtis Kayton. Honorary pallbearers were current and retired employees of Southwest Public Power District, Board of Directors and Pete Burger. Memorials may be given in his name. Burial was in the Palisade Cemetery, Palisade, with Carpenter Breland Service in charge of arrangements.