Obituaries

Carla Quinn McCOOK, Neb. - Carla Quinn, 82, of McCook, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024 at The Grace Space Hospice in Lincoln. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Lois Deramus CAMBRIDGE, Neb. - Lois Deramus, 96, of Cambridge, passed away late Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at lockenour.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge...

Theresa Rose Leitner Chvatal March 2, 1937 - April 27, 2024 ATWOOD, Kan. - Theresa Rose Leitner Chvatal, age 87, passed away peacefully at Rawlins County Health Center on April 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born on March 2, 1937, in Herndon, Kan., to Joseph S. ...

Dale Robert Anderson Dec. 12, 1956 - April 13, 2024 PITTSBURG, PA - Dale Robert Anderson, 67 years of age, entered Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior in eternal joy, on April 13, 2024, in Pittsburg, PA. Dale was born on Dec. 12, 1956, to Dale and Velma Anderson in Hastings, Neb., the second of four children and their first son. ...

Harvey Paul Steier June 9, 1944 - April 25, 2024 ATWOOD, Kan. - Harvey Paul Steier, age 79 passed away after a short battle with cancer on April 25, 2024, in Atwood, Kan. Harvey was born June 9, 1944, in Oberlin, Kan. He met his wife Cheryl Frecks at Cheryl�s birthday party in McCook, Neb. Harvey married Cheryl on Oct. 25, 1965, and they started their life together in Oberlin, Kan. They had one daughter, Melinda Gooch and one son, Shawn Steier...

Wyona Violet Shackelford March 3, 1934 - April 24, 2024 TRENTON, Neb. - Wyona Violet Shackelford, age 90, of Trenton, Neb., passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook with family by her side. She was born in Culbertson, Neb. on March 3, 1934, to Clyde and Irene (Isaac) Matson. Wyona attended and graduated from Trenton High School in 1952. While in high school she was a waitress at the Trenton Cafe. That is where she met the love of her life, Dean Shackelford...

Jilian Delores (Dalbey) Kelley June 3, 1984 � April 14, 2024 HUGOTON, Kan. - Beloved 39 year old, Jilian Delores (Dalbey) Kelley, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 14, 2024. She was born on June 3, 1984, to her loving and adored parents, Theodore Joe and Kalie Ann (Chatterton) Dalbey...

Chantel Marie Doyle March 8, 1975 - Feb. 2, 2024 AIKEN, S.C. - Chantel Marie Doyle passed away Feb. 2,2024, in Augusta, GA. She was born March 8, 1975, in McCook, Neb. to Larry and Deanna Dicke. She was adopted by Randy Doyle in December of 1979. Chantel attended elementary through the 8th grade in McCook, graduated from Lincoln High School in 1993, and the University of Nebraska in 2008. At the time of her passing she was living in Aiken, S.C...

Doyle Wineland March 12, 1937 - April 20, 2024 ARAPAHOE, Neb. - Doyle Wineland, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born in Hill City, Kan. on March 12, 1937 to Alvin Henry and Gussie Meryl (Bice) Wineland...

Jeraldine (Jeri) B Park Feb. 19, 1947 - April 15, 2024 EDISON, Neb. - Jeri Park, 77, formerly of Edison, Neb. passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 at Bethany Senior Living in Port Lavaca, Tex. Jeri�s wishes were to be cremated. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Neb...

Berenice Maxine Caress Jan. 11, 1931 - April 7, 2024 SALIDA, Colo. - Berenice Maxine Caress, age 93, departed peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Columbine Manor in Salida, Colo. Berenice was born in Dundy County Nebraska on Jan. 11, 1931, to William and Nora Reiman...

Elizabeth (Liz) Carol Lamb Gillespie Nelson Jan. 13, 1934 - March 24, 2024 BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Elizabeth (Liz) Carol Lamb Gillespie Nelson, 90, passed away on March 24, 2024 after a long illness. Born on Jan. 13, 1934, in Palisade, Neb., Liz was the daughter of Ivan P. ...

Karen Lynn Paulson Dec. 21, 1946 - Feb. 5, 2024 Plattsmouth, Neb. . - Karen Lynn Paulson, age 77, formerly of Culbertson, Neb., passed away Feb. 5, 2024 in Plattsmouth, Neb. where she was residing at the Prestige Care Center. Karen was born on Dec. 21, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to parents Melvin and Carolyn (Straitt) Kronberg. ...

Jerry Dean Neiman April 18, 1957 - Dec. 13, 2022 McCOOK, Neb. - McCOOK, Neb. � Jerry Dean Neiman was born in McCook on April 18, 1957, to Dale B. and Barbara Louise (Toohey) Neiman. He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School Class of 1975...

Obituary Cheryl �Cheri� Kastens April 27, 1957 - April 7, 2024 OBERLIN, Kan. - Cheryl �Cheri� Kastens, was born on April 27, 1957, to Virgil �Pete� and Eileen (Kleidosty) Portschy in Oberlin, Kan. She attended school in Herndon, Kan. graduating in 1975. Cheri was always involved in several activities and sports throughout high school and beyond...

Melody May Pierce March 18, 1947 - April 7, 2024 STRATTON, Neb. - Melody May Pierce, age 77 passed away peacefully at her home in Stratton, Neb., on April 7, 2024. Melody was born on March 18, 1947 in Denver, Colo. to Stormy Elizabeth Wilson and Vernon Barrett. Melody grew up moving between Colorado, Ohio, Oregon and Washington with her siblings Sidney, Melinda, Melissa and Rodney...

Cecil Wayne Hager Aug. 31, 1959 - April 6, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Cecil Wayne Hager, known as Wayne to his loved ones and friends, of McCook, Neb. passed away on April 6, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Neb. Wayne was born Aug. 31, 1959, in McCook, to parents Cecil B and Opal I (Seacrest) Hager. He was one of three sons born to the union...

Robert Lyle (Bob) Hein Nov. 10, 1939 - April 4, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Robert Lyle (Bob) Hein of McCook, Neb. was born in Fort Morgan, Colo., on Nov. 10, 1939 to Harry and Frieda Hein. He went to his heavenly home on April 4, 2024. He grew up near Culbertson and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1957. Bob married Janet Eileen (Jan) Ficken at Salem Lutheran Church in Elwood, Neb. on June 17, 1960. They were married for nearly 64 years...

Kim Shari Falciani Jan. 19, 1959 - April 4, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Kim Shari Falciani of McCook, Neb., age 65, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, at her home in McCook. Kim was born Jan. 19, 1959, in Bristol, Conn. to parents Joseph and Priscilla (Poplaski) Martin...

Jerry Lee Williams June 20, 1942 - April 1, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Jerry Lee Williams, 81, Lincoln, Neb., passed away April 1, 2024. He was born on June 20, 1942 to Howard and Bess Williams on a small farm north of Culbertson, Neb. He lived in the country and attended country school until the 8th grade, moving into the town of Trenton, where he worked at his dad�s mechanic shop and his Aunt�s gas station throughout high school...

Kathryn Casper Nov. 25, 1953 - April 4, 2024 LINCOLN, Neb. - Kathryn Casper, 70, of Lincoln, Neb., formerly of McCook, passed away April 4, 2024. Kathy was born on Nov. 25, 1953 in Norfolk, Neb. to Joseph and Delores (Venteicher) Schlienz. She grew up in Madison and graduated from Kearney State College. ...

Dwayne Ray Jesse Sep. 6, 1952 - April 8, 2024 McCOOK, Neb. - Dwayne Ray Jesse, age 71, of McCook, Neb. passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2024 at his home in McCook. Dwayne was born Sep. 6, 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, Neb. with the Class of 1971...

Dorothy May Smith NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - Dorothy May Smith, 96, of North Platte passed away Dec, 26, 2023, in McCook. Celebration of Dorothy's life will be held at 11 a.m. (CT) on Friday, April 26, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte. A private family inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Chadron. ...