U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
LOUISE HERBAUGH
June 24, 1942 - March 10, 2011
Louise Ann Herbaugh, 68, died Thursday March 10, 2011 at her home in Hemingford. She was born on June 24, 1942, in Alliance to Leslie and Mary Ann (Matousek) Prochazka and resided northeast of Hemingford. She attended Hemingford High School and graduated in 1959.
She and her husband, Emerald “Bud” Herbaugh were married
in Rushville in 1963 and enjoyed over 46 years of marriage. They formed a local construction firm and later retired to a small farm.
She enjoyed gardening, baking, family activities, and all precious moments spent with her grandchildren. She was known for her generous spirit in helping others.
Survivors include her daughter Jenny, grandchildren Luke Evans of Fort Collins, CO and Krystal Evans (Littleton, CO) mother Mary Ann (Hemingford), along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Louise was preceded in death by her father Leslie (Prochazka), husband “Bud”, and sister Barbara (Foley).
Funeral services will be Monday, March 14 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with Father James Heithoff officiating. Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery. A Rosary service will be 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the church. Visitation will be Sunday from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Hemingford.
Memorials may be given in the name of Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association or Prairie Haven Hospice and sent to Louise Herbaugh Memorial, Box 4, Hemingford, Nebraska, 69348.
Dennis "Bear" Thomas
February 7, 1958 - March 10, 2011
Dennis Lee “Bear” Thomas, 53, died Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Box Butte General Hospital.
He was born February 7, 1958 in Rushville, NE to Kenneth and Daisey (Reed) Thomas. His family moved to Gering in his youth and he graduated from Gering High School in 1976.
On September 23, 1978 he was united in marriage to Paulette S. Hinkle in Scottsbluff.
Dennis began working as an electrician as a teenager and was a licensed electrician by the time he graduated high school. He worked for Jack Friese Electric in Gering before coming to Alliance and beginning with Burlington Northern Railroad. He then moved to Denver and worked as a private electrical contractor for 14 years. In 1994 he returned to Alliance and Burlington Northern and at the time of his death he was the electrical foreman for the Alliance Mechanical Facility.
He was a member of the American Legion and I.B.E.W.
Dennis loved the outdoors enjoying fishing, camping, hunting, golfing, throwing a good game of horseshoes, have a cold one and bar-b-queuing. The most important thing to him was love for his family. Paulette was the love of his life from a very early age, and for many years to follow. There was never enough time in a conversation for him to tell everyone about his beloved daughter, Randi, her accomplishments, and how proud he was of her. He loved to work with his hands and was always the first to volunteer to help out his friends and family if work needed to be done. His playful personality drew everyone near to him, especially children. Everyone that new him as “Bear” would say he was a big man with a big heart. Dennis will be truly missed by all whose live he touched.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette, his daughter, Randi Thomas of Boise, ID; his mother, Daisey Thomas of Gering; his sisters, DeAnn (Ted) Kryger of Custer, SD, Deb (Lowell) McLaughlin of Midland, MI; his brother, Doug Thomas of Scottsbluff, his aunt, Shirley Stouffer of Rushville, aunt and uncle, Stanley and Irene Reed of Oak Harbor, WA, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Linda and Lyle Hoke of Scottsbluff, Dianna and Don Daiss of Orlando, FL; Jeff and Marti Hinkle of Wisconsin and Sandy and George Gillette of Wyoming and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, his brother David, his grandparents, Gerald “Jack” and Frances Thomas and Ralph and Lorraine Reed, his wife’s parents, Alex and Freda Hinkle.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 15 at 11:00 a.m. at the American Legion in Alliance with Pastor Garry Schick officiating. At Bear’s request, please dress casually. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may given in care of the family for a later designation.
AGNES G. STAFFORD
August 20, 1938 - March 8, 2011
Agnes Glen Stafford, 72, of Chadron, formerly of Alliance, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Chadron Community Hospital.
She was born in Sledge, Mississippi on August 20, 1938 to Claude and Ovie (Prestage) Stafford. Agnes married
Erman Edward Overshiner in 1956 and to this union 4 children were born. She later married
Joe Montague in April 1969 and they had 3 children.
Her survivors include her children, Penny Overshiner of Alliance, Edward of Norfolk, Timothy Overshiner of Alliance, Laura (Montague) and husband Steve Georgitsos of Scottsbluff, Jolie (Montague) and husband William Christenson of Hot Springs, SD, and Nichole (Montague) and husband Robert Topliss of Alliance. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Patricia Overshiner, her grandchildren, Shelly Overshiner and Luke Christenson, and her 2 brothers, Norman and Jerry Stafford.
Memorial services will be Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Alliance. Pastor Rob Reuss will officiate and inurnment will be at the Alliance Cemetery.
Memorials to the family for a later designation may be sent in care of Bates-Gould Funeral Home, P.O. Box 574, Alliance.
Randy Dannar
December 4, 1961 - March 7, 2011
Randolph (Randy) Veryl Dannar “Maynard”
I began my journey here on earth on December 4, 1961 and began my new adventure into heaven 49 years later on March 7, 2011. I will live on in those that I leave behind; the greatest joys of my life; wife, Lori (Annen) of 28 years, daughter Mandy and her husband Kyle Brice; son Ryan and his wife Katie Dannar; father Veryl Dannar, father and mother-in-law Darrel and Janice Annen, brother and sister-in-law Nick & Tammy Dannar, brother and sister-in-law John & Carolyn Annen, niece Melissa Annen and her children Kinzee, Maddie and Payton Swanson all of Hemingford, my friends, co-workers and community. My mother, Sheron Dannar, preceded me in death, along with my maternal and paternal grandparents.
I worked at the Hemingford Co-operative Telephone Company since 1978 starting at the bottom and working my way up to Co-manager. I volunteered for the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years. Both were a very important part of my life. I enjoyed farming for many years on my off time with my brother for Bob Elliott. Later in life I became known as the “jack man” on the CPR Racing Team (Bob, Carolyn, Trent and Todd Phillips). Many will tell you that the United Methodist Church basement came alive when I would help out, I even made washing dishes fun. No matter what I did, I gave it my all and enjoyed what I was doing. Most will remember me by my laugh, it was contagious and one couldn’t help but laugh along. I tremendously enjoyed riding four wheelers and hunting with family and friends. Thank you for a wonderful life!!!
Cancer did not determine his final days on this earth!! Cremation has taken place. A procession will start at the Multipurpose Hall at the Box Butte County Fair Grounds on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. and end at the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Hall where a celebration of life will take place and those wishing to share stories may do so. A time to visit with family and friends, along with a meal and beverages will take place. Per Randy’s request, please come comfortable by wearing jeans and tee shirt. In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to the family at PO Box 523; Hemingford, NE 69348 so they may be split between the Hemingford Volunteer Fire Department, Hemingford United Methodist Church, Festival of Hope, and Prairie Haven Hospice and send personal cards of thanks.
Derald E. Morgan
July 4, 1943 - March 5, 2011
Derald E. Morgan, 67, died peacefully on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.
Derald was born on July 4th, 1943 in Alliance, Nebraska to Mason Eugene and Lillian Louise (Kohrman) Morgan. His siblings include: Myrtle & (Phillip) Burney of Hermosa, SD; Donna & (Ron) Burney of Rapid City, SD; and Joyce & (Ed) Taylor of Kearney, NE.
Derald joined Joyce (Schnell) Morgan in marriage on September 27th, 1964 and to that union was born Bryan Eugene Morgan on September 11th, 1965.
Following high school graduation in 1960, Derald joined the United States Navy and was stationed in Japan on the Oriskany Carrier #34, working in the engine room. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He received a Bachelors of Science in Education in January of 1971 and then a Masters of Science in Education in May of 1971 from Chadron State College. While attending college, Derald was employed at the Chadron Police Department and later worked as an 8th grade math teacher. In 1971 he began his lifelong career as the Alliance Middle School Principal. He dedicated 34 years to helping young kids achieve success and learn to be productive citizens as adults.
As a hardworking, devoted family man, he balanced refurbishing houses and spending time watching his grand-daughters Kayla and Madison at their sporting/school events. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his son and reminiscing with friends. One of his fondest memories was roto-raking the Game and Parks Commission lawn in the summer with Bryan. He truly loved his family.
His survivors include his son Bryan (Courtney) Morgan of Alliance; grandchildren Kayla and Madison Morgan and step grandchildren Haley and Cole Hoxworth; life partner Bonnie James; sisters Myrtle (Phil) Burney, Donna (Ron) Burney and Joyce (Ed) Taylor; nephews Rick (Sharon) Burney of Springfield, MO, Duane (Shelley) Burney of McPherson, KS, Gary (Lori) Burney of Parker, CO and nieces Carolyn Hance of Kearney, NE, Wanda (Jeff) Bender of Prosser, WA, Kari (Suleiman) Bello of Bellevue, NE, Ronda (Ed) Blomendahl of Lake Forest, CA, Sandee (Jesse) Beck of Rogers, AR, Gail Burney of Olathe, KS; sisters-in-law Sharon (Leroy) Wonch of Texas and Joyce (Ellis) Charles of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his parents Mason Eugene Morgan and Lillian Louise Morgan; and sisters-in-laws, Loretta (Dale) Christensen and Norma Ackerman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at the Alliance Berean Church with Pastor Dave Wilson officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Memorials may be given in the name of the Derald Morgan Memorial to be used to establish a scholarship fund for graduates attending Chadron State College. Condolences may be sent in care of the family at 613 Hampton, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.
Sandra J. Franklin
June 5, 1945 - March 2, 2011
Sandra Jean Franklin, 65, died Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at her farm home north of Alliance.
She was born June 5, 1945 at Powell, Wyoming to Paul and Marjorie (Phillips) Decker.
On June 1, 1963 she was united in marriage to Richard J. Franklin in Powell.
From Powell they moved to Bowman, ND and Dillon, MT before moving to Alliance in 1980. Sandy then began working at the Guardian State Bank and retired from Bank of the West as a trust officer after 30 years of service. She was also active in the operation of their family farm with her husband. Sandy was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and enjoyed watching her grandkids in their activities as well as camping and rock hunting.
Her survivors include her husband, Richard, her daughters and grandchildren, Susan and husband Tracy Elliott and their children, Lauren and Ross of Cheyenne, WY and Jane Elliott and her children, Carmen and Hunter of Worland, WY. She is also survived by her parents, Paul and Marjorie Decker of Powell, WY, her brothers and sister, Jim (Janet) Decker of Powell, Betty (Pete) Rauch of Monett, MO and David (Mary Jo) Decker of Powell and 7 nieces and nephews, and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Jeri Soens officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Prairie Haven Hospice, 2409 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301, the American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
