June Clary
June Loven Clary, 75, of Bushnell died at her home on January 18, 2004, with her family at her side. A memorial celebration of life will be held January 28, 2004. Memorials in June’s name may be made to the Calvary United Methodist Church in Bushnell. Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball is assisting the family with arrangements.
June was born on June 23, 1928 in Cushing, Okla. to Horace and Lola (Dunkin) Brown.
She graduated from high school in Edmond, Okla. and was married. Later she went into the restaurant business, owning and operating several restaurants and a bakery in the Stillwater, Okla. area. She moved to Bushnell two years ago.
She will be remembered as an excellent cook. She enjoyed people and needle crafts. She especially enjoyed the company of her cat "Conan.” June was a sweet tempered, wonderful person who will be missed by her family and friends.
June is survived by a sister, Beth Krumme; one son, James Lee; her daughters, Jeanne Laboray, Lola Cox, Sue Williams, Ida Cooksey, and Wilma Knori; thirteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two sons Charles and Harry and a daughter Terri.
Carl Frank
Carl J. Frank, 73, of Kimball, formerly of Sterling, Colo., died Jan. 15, 2004, in Cheyenne. Visitation was Jan. 18 at Tennant Funeral Home in Sterling, with vigil and rosary. Mass of Christian burial was Jan. 19 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with the Rev. James Baird officiating. Burial followed at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Frank was born Nov. 20, 1930, to Joseph and Elizabeth (Kippes) Frank in Sterling. He attended Crook schools, graduating in 1948. He then attended Northeastern Junior College. He later served two years in the Air Force.
He married Marilyn Harderode on April 8, 1952 in Sterling.
Mr. Frank was self-employed, working as an owner-operator truck driver. He farmed and ranched from 1976 to 1998, when he retired to Kimball. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Lions Club.
He is survived by wife Marilyn; sons Rodney Frank, Sterling, Carl Frank, Jr., Rawlins, Wyo., and Patrick Frank, Greeley; daughters Carla Propst, Houston, Del., Lynell Frank, Greeley, and Raelene Rhodes, Merino; brothers Clemens and George Frank; sisters Clara Martin, Barbara Coster, Catherine Haberkorn and Irene Molzen; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by brothers Jacob, Joseph, Francis, Anthony and Venantius Frank; and sisters Rose Holbrook, Lucina Wray, and Christina, Abby and Teresa Frank.
Memorials may be made to the Carl Frank memorial fund, in care of Tennant Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1547, Sterling, CO 80751.
Mary Stanfield
Mary Theresa Stanfield, 90, of Kimball died Monday, January 19, 2004 at her home after a lengthy illness. A rosary service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 22, 2004 at the Cantrell Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, January 23, 2004 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Karnish and Father Edward Cortney officiating. Cremation will follow the mass and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Mary was born to Frank and Helen (Leso) Sova on August 12, 1913, in Fredericktown, Pa. The family moved to Rices Landing, Pa. where Mary attended Jefferson High School. After receiving her education, Mary moved to Pittsburgh and later Shaker Heights, Ohio where she worked as a nanny. Mary graduated from the Franklin School of Practical Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio in 1941. She worked at Republic Steel Corporation in 1942 and then joined the Women’s Army Air Corp. While stationed in Boston, Mary was asked to participate in a special prayer service at the Old North Church on “D” Day. In the Air Force she worked in the Financial Department at Indian Town Gap, Pa.
She married Robert L. Stanfield of Kimball on June 18, 1946. Mary and Robert bought their acreage northwest of Kimball in 1948 and built the house where they lived. Mary was an active member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and Rosary Alter Society. She taught Catechism classes for several years. She was a member of the A.P.H.E. Extension Club and served as President of the Kimball-Banner County Extension Council. Mary was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was one of the original “Gray Ladies,” who volunteered at the Kimball Hospital and assisted with Bingo at the Kimball Manor. Mary was also active in PTA while her children were in school. She was a member of a Church Study Club for over 40 years. She and Robert were also members of a pinochle group. For several years, Mary worked at Larsen’s Jewelry Store.
Mary enjoyed cooking and won many local honors for her baked goods in the Open Class Division at the County Fair. She was named Farmer’s Day Homemaker of the Year in 1984. She also liked to fish, garden, and travel, especially to casinos where she felt she won enough to “make things interesting.” She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed attending school activities of her children and grandchildren as they were growing up. Primarily, she loved spending time with her family and entertaining at holiday dinners.
Mrs. Stanfield is survived by her husband Robert of Kimball; son Robert Stanfield Jr. of Santa Fe, N.M.; daughter Kathleen and husband Patrick O’Brien of Kimball; grandson Coley, his wife Jennifer, and great-grandson Brendan of Naperville, Ill.; granddaughter Rebecca O’Brien of Nantucket, Mass; brothers Ted Sova of Sylmar, Calif., and Donald Sova of Rices Landing, Pa.; sisters Martha Bodish of Deltona, Fla. and Theresa Belski of Rices Landing, Pa.; sister-in-law Leatha Bushor of Kimball; nephew Kenneth Bushor and wife Galene of Lakewood, Colo.; niece Sue Ann Wallensen and husband George of Kimball; niece Shirley Kinnison and husband Dan of Kimball; niece, Esther Phillips and husband Wes of Bushnell; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Albert Sova; Elmer Sova, and sisters Anne Cebela, Veronica Galik, and Frances Sova.
Mary requested memorials be made to the local Girl Scouts or the Kimball Youth Baseball Program.
Kenneth Bowman
Kenneth Lloyd Bowman, 82 of Scottsbluff, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2004 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services were held Jan. 20 at Jolliffe Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Hunzeker officiating. Interment
followed at Fairview Cemetery.
He and his wife Myrna had operated retail stores together in Kimball, Bayard, Torrington, Sidney and Gering.
He was born June 11, 1921 in Sidney to John and Edith (Hadley) Bowman. He served n the U.S. Navy for six years during World War II, serving on the USS Colorado and the USS Massachusetts.
Survivors include his wife Merna of Scottsbluff; son and daughter-in-law Kim and Cathy Bowman of Gering; daughter and son-in-law Kristy and Tom Keller of Mitchell; grandchildren Jayson Keller and friend Alicia McDonald of Mitchell, Bo Bowman of Dougls, Ariz., and Amber Holen of Laramie, Wyo.; sister-in-law Darlene Bowman of Murfreesboro, Tenn; brothers-in-law Kenneth and his wife Geraldine Lee of Albion, and Maynard and his wife Doralee lee of Norfolk; and many special nieces and nephews.
Paul A. Baird
Paul Aaron Baird, 71, formerly of Kimball, died January 4 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center, Jonesboro, Ark., after a brief illness.
He was born August 2, 1932 on a family farmstead near Brunswick, Neb. He married Berneta Rae Hulshizer of Long Pine, Neb. on July 22, 1952. He served in the Army, being stationed n Ft. Benning, Ga. In 1956, they moved to Kimball, Neb. where he worked as a long-haul trucker, operated a gas station, and sold motorcycles. He also worked as a machinist and then as purchasing agent for Accessory Sales, Inc.
In 1981, he and his wife moved to Fort Morgan, Colo., where he worked as purchasing agent for Maverick Stimulation until 1991. He moved to Pampa, Texas and then to Amarillo. In 2003, they relocated to Jonesboro, Ark. to be closer to their children.
Paul was a talented glassblower, tinsmith, fly tier, and handweaver.
Survivors include his wife, Berneta Baird of Jonesboro, Ark., daughters and sons-in-law: LeAnne Baird and Ron Britton, Dallas; Karen and John Anderson, Columbia, Mo.; Jeanne and Dav Grossman, Jonesboro, Ark.; son and daugher-in-law Jeffrey and Paula Baird of Keller, Texas; 10 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
A private memorial service was planned for Jan. 8. Emerson Funeral Home, Jonesboro, Ark., handled local arrangements.
For those wishing to leave lasting memorials, the family requests you please consider Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, P. O. Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001, htt;://www.calfarleysboysranch.org.
Dorthea K. Gatenby
Dorthea K. Gatenby, 93, of Kimball died on Wednesday January 7, 2004 at the Kimball County Manor. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service was held at the Kimball County Manor Chapel on Tuesday January 13, 2004 with Pastor Dwayne Hunzeker officiating. Burial of cremated remains will take place at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Whittier, Calif. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dorthea was born on October 18, 1910 in Engedal, Denmark to Niels and Jensine (Sorensen) Kammersgaard. After coming to the United States on April 16, 1913, she graduated high school in Bayard in 1929. She and Palmer Gatenby were united in marriage on November 30, 1938.
Dorthea worked for many years at Gooch’s Food Products in Lincoln, Neb., retiring in 1960. She then moved to Downey, Calif. and to Kimball, Neb. in 1990, residing at Park Terrace and moving into the Kimball County Manor in December 1999.
Dorthea is survived by her sisters Hilda Strauch of Kimball and Elsie Gayer of Madrid, Iowa; three sisters-in-law in California, as well as a nephew Alan and his wife Ruth Strauch of Grand Island; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Palmer Gatenby on December 7, 1982.
Dorothy Erickson
Dorothy Erickson, 90 of Greeley, Colo., died Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Life Care Center.
She had married Wilfred Erickson of Kimball, Neb., on March 31, 1940, and he died in 1976.
She was born January 8, 1913 in Fort Collins, Colo. to Charles and Cleone (Patterson)Bayler. She was formerly from Grover and had lived in Greeley since 1985.
She graduated from Grover High School in 1930 and Colorado State College of Education, now University of North Colorado, with a BA degree. She taught in one-room country schools in Colorado, including Prairie View, Platteville, Grover and Severance elementary schools. She retired from Grover in 1977.
She is survived by a daughter, Joan and John Novak of Briggsdale; two sons Duane and Pat Erickson of Spring Creek, Nev., and Ronald and Shelly Erickson of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a niece Myrna Lee Goodwine of Cheyenne; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother.
Services were held January 7, 2004 at Allnutt Funeral Service-Macy Chapel. Burial was in Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Colo.
Memorials may be made to the Weld County Humane Society in care of Allnutt Funeral Services, 702 13 St., Greeley, CO 80631.
William Crossman
Funeral services for William H. Crossman, 79 of Gering, who died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 at Regional West Medical Center, were held Monday, Jan. 12 at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Fred Voltmer officiating.
Interment
was at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Friends were able to call at the funeral home prior to the funeral and at the funeral. A memorial has been established to the family.
He formed Crossman Brothers Construction, where he spent more than 40 years building numerous quality homes in Gering, Scottsbluff and Banner County.
He was born May 9, 1924 at Rago, Colo., near Brush, to William B. and Charity M. (Bobbitt) Crossman. At an early age, he moved with his family to the Panhandle of Nebraska, where he grew up and graduated from Bayard High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1945 to 1946, where he worked for the Veterans Administration in Washington, D.C.
On Dec. 8, 1999, he married his long-time friend, Carol (Callaham) Witt, in Torrington. He spent his retirement years working on wood projects and in remodeling. He was a fisherman and a life member of American Legion Post #36, serving once as Post Commander.
He is survived by his wife Carol of Gering, sister Ila Reichert; nephews Royce Crossman and wife Shirley, Robert Crossman and wife Kathy, Roy Reichert and wife Barb, and Charlie Reichert; nieces Sharol Nickal and husband Gary, Fern Winters and husband Chuck, and Margaret Gross and husband Carl; stepsons Gene Witt, Gary Witt and Michael Witt; stepdaughter Lucinda Johnson; 11 step-grandchildren, 3 great-nephews, and 4 great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Elmer and Samuel, sister Arleta Rhode, and sister-in-law Claire Crossman.
Truman Palmer
Truman A. Palmer, 80, passed away at his home on December 27, 2003. Mr. Palmer was born July 7, 1923 in Izzard County, Arkansas.
From 1954 until 1967, he was employed by Chandler and Simpson Oil Co. at Kimball, Neb. He married his wife Darlene on June 7, 1961. In 1968, he and Darlene moved to Vancouver, Wash. where he worked for Precision Wood Products until 1988.
He enjoyed whittling, hunting, fishing and camping.
Survivors include his wife Darlene, stepson Robert Packlain of Cloverdale, Calif., brothers Stanley Palmer of Montgomery, Ala. and John Palmer of Lander, Wyo., sister Inice Staggs of Hobert, Okla., three step-grandchildren, two step-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were held December 31, 2003 at Memorial Gardens Funeral Chapel in Vancouver, Wash. with Chaplain John Day officiating. Interment
was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Wesley Jorgensen
Wesley M. Jorgensen, 85, of Kimball died on Tuesday, January 13 2004 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff, Neb. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ed Hunzeker of Scottsbluff officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Fridaym January 16 from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM. If friends wish, memorials may be given to the Kimball Lions Club. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Jorgensen was born on April 3, 1918 to Ollie and Mary (Petersen) Jorgensen in Minden, Neb. He graduated from high school in Minden and attended barber school in Denver, Colo. He served his country during World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He married Frieda Strauch on January 1, 1950 in Kimball. He owned a barber shop in Kimball for many years.
He was active in the Kimball community and was especially active in the Kimball Lion’s Club, of which he was a member for over 50 years. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias Lodge, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Kimball Volunteer Fire Department.
Mr. Jorgensen is survived by his wife, Frieda of Kimball; sister-in-law Florence LeMay, and a brother-in-law Walter Strauch both of Kimball. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Olie and Mary Petersen; sisters Annetta Sorensen and Clara Thompson, and brother Harold E. Jorgensen.
Laura Brauer
Laura Brauer, 101, formerly of Lodgepole, Neb. died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at the Yuma Life Care Center in Yuma, Colo.
Funeral Services were held January 3, 2004 in Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell, Neb. with Pastor Philip Found officiating. Interment
was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Lodgepole.
Friends called on Jan. 2 at Holechek Funeral Home in Sidney. Memorials have been established to American Diabetes Association, or the donor’s choice.
Laura M. Brauer was born on June 24, 1902 near Johnson, Neb., the daughter of David and Emma (Michaelis) Phelps. She was united in marriage to Albert Brauer on June 29, 1922 in Sidney, Neb. They farmed south of Sidney before moving south of Castle Rock, Colo. where they operated a dairy farm and ranch. Later on, they operated meat packing plants in Chappell, Gurley and Bushnell before retiring in Lodgepole, Neb. in 1973.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell.
Survivors include three sons, Norman and wife Sissy of Scott, La.; Virgil of Franktown, Colo.; and Ivan and wife Joyce of Yuma, Colo.; one daughter, Dolores Harmes and husband Vernon of Bushnell, Neb.; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Albert; two sons, David and Merle; and two grandsons.
Frank Williams
Frank Williams of Brighton, Colo., formerly of Dix, Neb., died at Platte Valley Medical Center in Brighton on Monday, Jan. 5. Visitation was held at Allnutt Funeral Home-Macy Chapel, in Greeley, Colo. Jan. 7. Funeral services were scheduled for Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at Kersey Community Church with burial at Sunset Memorial Garden in Greeley, Colo. Allnutt Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Frank was born to Emma Luella (Kennison) Williams an Robert Williams in McCool Junction, Neb. March 3, 1903. He attended Dix High School. He was a farmer and served as Fire Chief in Dix, where he started the fire department and worked at Cheyenne Frontier Park.
He married Opal May Jones on Nov. 16, 1931 and she died on Dec. 21, 2000. He moved to Kersey from Cheyenne, Wyo. in Feb. 1980. He was a member of the Kersey Community Church and the Kersey Senior Center.
He rode the ranges for many years and loved to travel, fish and camp with his wife and family, as well as hunt with his grandsons. He also enjoyed singing and dancing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and brothers and sisters. He is survived by a daughter AdaMay Delamotte and her husband Don of Bayfield, Colo. and three sons: Dwain and wife Wanda Williams of Brighton, Colo.; Virgil and wife Linda Williams of Dix, Neb.; and Gerald and wife Marilyn Williams of Evansville, Ind. Survivors also include 17 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Robert Williams Memorial Fund in care of Allnut Funeral Service, 703 13th St., Greeley, Co 80631.
Dennis Petersen
Dennis Petersen, 64 died at his home in Dix on Saturday, January 3, 2004. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 7, 2003 at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball with the Pastor Dwayne Hunzeker officiating. Burial was in Dix Rural Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to First English Lutheran Church. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mr. Petersen was born on February 23, 1939 in Kimball, Neb. He was involved in farming throughout his life. He grew up in Dix and lived in Potter. Dennis graduated from Dix High School. On October 8, 1976, he married Shirley Beanblossom in Sidney, Neb. He owned a farm and farmed for Jack Gotte and Bob Thompson.
Dennis was involved in the Dix Lions Club and was a past board member for the Village of Dix. He will be remembered as always being helpful to his neighbors, grandchildren and church members. He enjoyed collecting antique Case and International tractors.
Dennis is survived by his daughters: Deb and husband Don Forbes of Sterling, Colo.; Cindy and husband Lee Stewart of Sidney, Neb.; brother Jens Petersen of Lakeville, Minn.; and sisters Rose and husband Dave Graham of Kimball Neb., and Ruth Ann and husband James McCaig of Sidney, Neb. Four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren of Sidney, Neb.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Shirley Petersen on June 7, 2003, and sister Jeanette Petersen.
Ray Heifner
Ray Heifner, age 93, of Kimball died Sunday, January 4, 2004 at Memorial Health Care in Sidney, NE. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 9 at the Cantrell Funeral Home. Internment services will be at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Sterling, CO Friday. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
He was born on May 2, 1910. He was a rancher and farmer throughout his life. He lived in the New Raymer, CO before moving to Kimball in the 1970s. He resided at Vista Villa before moving to Memorial Health Care in Sidney.
Ray is survived by his nephews; Dick and wife LaGina Heifner and their family of Woodword, OK, and Murlin and wife Ellen Heifner and their family of Thornton, CO, and niece Connie and her late husband Blaine Walker and their family of Yuma, AZ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Murl Heifner.
Lloyd Melvin Croley
Lloyd Melvin “Grandpa Grizz” Croley went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2003 at the Kimball County Manor. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2004 at Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colo.
Mr. Croley was born on August 2, 1926. He served his country as sergeant in the 57th fighter jet maintenance squadron and was stationed in Alaska during WWII. He later worked as an airplane inspector, a heavy equipment operator and loved to help others with his mechanical skills, especially on older model trucks. He was a published poet and short story author drawing extensively on his childhood memories of being raised in a sheepherder’s wagon outside of Kaycee, Wyo. He spent many years researching the history of the famous outlaw Harry Tracy.
Lloyd had resided in Greeley, Colo. for many years and moved to Cheyenne to live with his daughter following heart surgery. Prior to his move to the Kimball County Manor, Lloyd lived at a ranch outside of Bushnell, Neb. He especially enjoyed watching and helping Tanya and Bea work with their animals and loved living in the country.
Mr. Croley is survived by his ex-wife Tina Calame of Hobbs, N.M.; a son Gary and wife Deborah Croley of Los Lunas, N.M.; daughter Gail and husband Billy Church of Cheyenne, Wyo.; daughter-in-law Cecilia Croley of Belen, N.M.; and two step-sons Rick and Johnny Sisk of Hobbs, N.M. Eleven grandchildren and three great granddaughters also survive. Also surviving are special friends Tanya Wedemeyer, LaRaine Starkey, Heather McKee, and Bea Richnow.
Mr. Croley was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Waneedia; sisters Luella Herald and Betty Comack; brothers, Charles and Gilford Croley; sons, Charles and David Croley, and step-son Tom Sisk.
Dorothy Southard
In celebration of one phenomenal woman’s 90 years of life, namely Dorothy M. Anderson Southard who left this earth on December 23, 2003. A celebration of her life began with viewing and a service on Monday, December 29, 2003 at the Yates Funeral Home, 373 E. Hayden Avenue, Hayden, Idaho. Our mother, our sister, our friend left an amazing amount of blessings to those she touched over the years. She gave in every way—her heart and herself to encourage or care for others.
Dorothy was born on July 23, 1913 in rural Banner County, Neb. where her life spanned from the horse and buggy to the space shuttle. She grew up “on the farm” in Nebraska where hard work was a way of life and fun was rolling up the rug and dancing to a neighbor’s fiddle music on Saturday nights. No one loved to dance more than Dorothy, even though she said, “I can’t carry a tune in a bushel basket.” The tunes were in her heart and feet.
Dorothy “boarded out” to attend high school, then taught school for several years in Nebraska. In 1943, she married Everett Southard, a hometown boy who was then an officer in the Air Force. She spent her married life as a military spouse beginning at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Ala. where their oldest daughter was born, then followed Everett to many duty stations, including Tuscon, Ariz. where their youngest daughter was born.
Following Everett’s death in 1960, Dorothy faced raising their daughters alone. Her never faltering faith and work ethics served them well. She cooked in a rural school house and then went back to school to renew her teaching certificate. She not only provided the necessities but, more importantly, gave her love and shared her faith.
Dorothy retired from teaching in 1971 and began a new career as a caregiver. With smiles and humor she graciously and kindly cared for others for about 20 years. She continued teaching life’s lessons by making cinnamon rolls and cookies, by crocheting afghans and rugs for many lucky recipients, by winning Grand Champion ribbon at the fair at age 87, by encouraging folks to get up and dance at the assisted living home, by joking with visitors, and by the sparkle in her eyes.
Dorothy is survived by daughter, Sherry Larson of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; daughter, Myrna Tihonovich of Boise, Idaho; brothers, Paul Anderson of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Harold Anderson of Austin, Texas and Don Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister, Phyllis Clinger of Sparks, Nev.; grandchildren, Lynette Philbrook of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Mark Tihonovich of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Amber Morton of Henderson, Colo., and Kacy Larson of Littleton, Colo., and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albin and Sophie Anderson; sister, Phoebe Anderson; brother, Wayne Anderson, and husband, Everett Southard.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 North Government Way, Hayden, ID, 83835.
Maxine Beebe
Maxine Beebe, 78, passed away Dec. 28, 2003. She was born in Kimball, Neb. on March 6, 1925.
She is preceded in death by her husband Russell Beebe and her granddaughter Samantha Costa.
She is survived by her children, Steve Halstead, Pueblo, Colo.; Melody (Bobby) Hartzler, Cape Cod, Mass.; and Mardell (Doug) Costa, Pueblo, Colo.; grandchildren, Russell (Gwen) Halstead and Juliannah Halstead, both of Pueblo, Colo.; Jason Medved, Washington state; Clark and Grant Flugel, both of Michigan; Dallas Kochevar, Cassie Costa, Cali Costa, and Doug Costa, all of Pueblo, Colo.; and Steven McMullen of Nebraska; two sisters, Lillian Sparks, Decatur, Neb. and Eunice (Gene) Stecks, Cheyenne, Wyo., numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She is also survived by special friends Barbara Miller, Pat Carrington, Angie Taylor, Shelby Taylor.
Maxine loved her children and grandchildren, fishing, and spending time by her ponds. Cremation, with memorial service, will be at 2 P.M. on Friday, Jan. 2, 2004 at the T.G. McCarthy Rose Chapel in Pueblo, Colo.
Barbara Jean Wurdeman
Barbara Jean Wurdeman, 50, of Kimball died on Thursday December 18, 2003 at the Kimball County Manor. Funeral services will be held on Monday December 22, 2003 at 2:00 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Brad Heinecke and Vicar Darrel Eggert co-officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday December 21st from 2:00 until 4:00 PM. Memorial gifts may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Kimball County Manor. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Barbara was born July 21, 1953 in Columbus, Neb. to Louis and Edna (Bohac) Wurdeman. She lived in Dix as a child and moved into the State Home in Beatrice, where she resided until April of 1976. She then moved to Sidney, where she worked in the workshop at ESU 13. In June of 1989 she moved into Park Terrace in Kimball. She has been residing in the Kimball County Manor for the past four years.
She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Barbara is survived by her brothers Roy and wife Ruth Wurdeman of Dix; Larry and wife Charla Wurdeman of Kingman, Ariz.; sisters Janice and husband Jack Daugherty of Hyannis, Neb.; Nancy and husband Morgan Smith, and Linda and husband Roger Seeman all of Kimball; and several nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Donna Schindler and brother Max Wurdeman.
