Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Rose Marie Anderson, 97, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Following her wishes, cremation has been held and Rosary service was held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. and a Memorial Service followed at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Burial followed in the Pine Bluffs Cemetery in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Rose Marie's Tribute Wall and share... Full story
Glen D. Bivens, 60, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Cremation has been held and Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on September 20, 2024 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Jeffery Warner officiating. Inurnment will be held at the Kimball Cemetery following the memorial service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Glen's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in Glen's... Full story
Coral Lynnette Blind, age 71, passed away on September 3, 2024, in Klamath Falls, OR, just shy of her 72nd birthday. Born on September 5, 1952 in Ft, Morgan, CO to Perry and Dorothy Castor. Coral was a loving, kind woman with a great sense of humor and was deeply devoted to her faith. Coral grew up in Kimball, NE graduating from Kimball County High School in 1970. She married Roy Blodgett and through this marriage they were blessed with two sons, Scott and Shawn. After their divorce, Co... Full story
Benita Mary (Hausmann) Williams May 27, 1943 – Sept. 3, 2024 Benita was born to Alvin and Regina Hausmann in Spencer, Nebraska. When she was 7 years old, she went to Alliance, Nebraska to live with her grandparents so that she could attend St. Agnes Academy. After graduation, she attended Saint Mary's at Omaha in the nursing program. Buford Louis Williams July 24, 1936 – Sept. 3, 2024 Bu was born to Buford and Margaret Williams in Alliance, Nebraska. He graduated from St. Agnes Academy and the... Full story
Shirley Ann (Lockwood) Brethour, 88, of Torrington, Wyoming passed away on August 21, 2024, surrounded by family. Shirley was born to Raymond and Ethel (Francisco) Lockwood in Kimball, Nebraska, on April 26, 1936. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold (Hal) Brethour, her parents, her in-laws Ted and Kate Brethour, and her daughter Sandy Schwartzkopf. Shirley grew up on the family farm with her older brother Jack, just outside of Bushnell and attended school at Kimball, Nebraska, where... Full story
Glen D. Bivens, 60, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at a later date. The services for Glen have been entrusted to Cantrell Funeral Home.... Full story
Sharon Dell "Novotny" Gehrke, 82, a lifelong resident of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Bohac officiating. Inurnment was at Kimball Cemetery following the service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view her Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in Sharon's memory to Young Wives... Full story
We fondly remember Christopher (Chris) Harlen Christenson, who passed away July 12, 2024. Chris was born November 8, 1954 in Kimball, Nebraska to Harold (Chris) and Betty Christenson. Chris loved jokes, music, movies, making friends, most of all his family and he took pride in his nieces and nephews and his great nieces and nephews. Chris is survived by his loving siblings Nancy Brant, Becky Holloway, Debbie Hottell, Micki Halstead, and Richard Christenson. Chris was preceded in death by his beloved mate Bruce VanNatter who passed June 10,... Full story
Carroll F. Peterson, 1934-2024, a former Kimball resident and 1951 Kimball County High School graduate, passed into glory on August 13, 2024. He was the son of the late Albert and Luella Peterson and brother of Berdine Maginnis of Hot Springs, South Dakota He and his wife, Martha, lived in the San Francisco, California, area....
Death Notice Sharon Dell Gehrke A memorial service for Sharon Dell Gehrke will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at Cantrell Funeral Home, 609 S. Walnut St., Kimball. Her full obituary will appear in the Aug. 29 edition of the Western Nebraska Observer.... Full story
On August 10, 2024, Dean Arthur Henrickson, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born the only son of four children to Arthur and Edna (Deavers) Henrickson in Kimball, NE, on July 31, 1948. In 1966, Dean graduated from Kimball County High School and went on to pursue and earn his Bachelor's in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, CO. After this huge accomplishment, he went to work in the mines as a mining engineer in Edgemont, SD. It was here that... Full story
Stanley B. Pearson died in Kimball on August 12, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born March 13, 1929 in Arnold, Nebraska to Alvin and Esther (Smith) Pearson. Stan grew up in the Dirty Thirties on a homestead north of Arnold. He met and married Beverly June Rimpley of Arnold on July 14, 1950. Stan and Bev moved to Atlanta, Georgia, while he was in the Army. They returned to Arnold for a year and then moved to Sidney where they lived for 18 years. Stan worked for John Povonka from Sterling, Colorado... Full story
Dennis Dean Munoz received his heavenly wings in the early morning hours of February 1, 2024, at Kimball County Manor. After many years of ill health and chronic pain, Dennis was lifted into the arms of our loving Savior and is now rejoicing in glorious eternal life in Heaven. Following his wishes, cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 2, 2024, at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share stories and leave condolences for the family. Memorials may be...
On June 25, 2024, the world lost a great man, and Heaven gained its most cheerful angel. Born on July 29, 1944, Boniface Joseph Mirelez was welcomed into the world by Lloyd and Margaret Mirelez in Gilcrest, CO. Bonny, as he became known, was truly a bright light and happy soul. Among the many who feel his absence is his long-time love, Juanita Mirelez, and his children, Kim Rodgers, Angela (Jimmie) Rose, Lewis Mirelez, Jason (Jasmine) Mirelez, Ben (Lori) Mirelez, and Gina Mirelez. Bonny will be... Full story
Heaven celebrated as they welcomed Gene Edward Grossnicklaus home. On June 26, 2024, surrounded by his children in his home, Gene Edward Grossnicklaus passed away from this world after a courageous battle with cancer. Gene Edward Grossnicklaus was born on October 15, 1950, the third of eight children born to Raymond and Leona Grossnicklaus in Shelby, Nebraska. When he was 15 years old, he met the love of his life, Mabel "Snookie" Brumbaugh. Gene graduated from Aquinas High School in 1969. Shortl...
Jon Oliver Foote, age 63 of Decherd, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2024. Jon was born March 17,1961, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Ron and June Foote. He was the youngest of nine siblings. Jon lived in Spirit Lake, Iowa, Polk, Nebraska, and Lincoln Nebraska, where he met Lori Watson. They became high school sweethearts and married on October 25, 1980. Jon and Lori moved to Colorado to pursue Aviation Maintenance training, graduated in 1984 from Colorado Aero Tech, and... Full story
Evelyn J. Lewison, 73, of Kimball, died at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne on Monday, May 26, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. The service will be Live Streamed on the Cantrell Funeral Home Facebook page. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share stories and condolences with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the family. The arrangements have been entr... Full story
Funeral services for Brent Kevin Curyea, 67, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Glendo Community Church, 118 North Paige Street, in Glendo, Wyoming with Pastor Benny Hill officiating. Brent died Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, Wyoming. He was born Sunday, August 12, 1956 in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of Donald Milton and Thelda Faye (Anderson) Curyea. Brent was married to Doris Fay Klinginsmith on July 14, 1979 in Laramie,... Full story
A celebration of life for Janet Steele Wells will be held 11 a.m. July 5, 2024, at Cantrell Funeral Home, 609 S. Walnut St., with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Born in Bushnell and raised in Kimball, she passed in Casper, Wyoming, on Oct. 19, 2023. Janet was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Wells, daughter Tammy Wells Seidler, and parents Maurice “Stub” Steele and Viola Hammond Jelinek. Survivors are by daughters Tonya, Billie and Rebecca; son Ron; grandchildren Billy, Lauren, Shelby, Austin and Hunter; great-g...
Margaret C. (Yeager) Noah, 94, of Sterling, CO passed away June 17, 2024 in Kimball, Nebraska. At Margaret’s request cremation has taken place and family services will be held at a later date. Margaret was born March 10, 1930 on a farm outside of Wewoka, Oklahoma to Loren C. and Allie Elizabeth (Jeffreys) Yeager. Margaret was one of six children. Margaret played half court basketball in High School and graduated salutatorian from New Lima High School in May of 1947. She married Eddie Martin N... Full story
Donely D. Brunner, 76, of 15 Lakeview Heights, Brule, Nebraska, 69127 passed away on June 9, 2024, at his home. Don was born January 23, 1948, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the son of Edward Victor and Laura Irene (Carlson) Brunner. Don proudly served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Following his service, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines in 1974. He was also a member of the Theta Tau fraternity. Don married Mary K.... Full story
An angel gained his wings and is now with the Heavenly Father. Paul Gerald Vigil, age 59 passed away on May 22, 2024. Paul Gerald Vigil was born February 7, 1965 to Delores Rodriguez Vigil and Arthur Ernest Vigil in Kimball, Nebraska. He attended Kimball County High School, graduating in 1983. Paul worked many jobs in his lifetime to include oilfield and pipe fitting. He was employed at TLC at the time of his death. On December 16, 1988, he married the love of his life, Theresa Walker Hickox.... Full story
Dick Van Pelt ... A REAL COWBOY. Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska June 14, 1945 (Flag Day) Dick began his life as a rancher, then banker, breeder of fine Blue Valentine Quarter horses, team roper, story teller, husband, father of Rick and Leanne, brother, grandfather, uncle, mentor, community volunteer, and FRIEND. He never met a stranger and always offered his massive hand in friendship to everyone. After leaving the family ranch in Harrisburg, Nebraska, he spent the next 50+ years in Laramie,... Full story
Patricia C. Barrett, 81, of Kimball, died at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Cremation has taken place and family arranged memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Randy Bohac officiating. Friends are invited to a light lunch following the memorial service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to leave condolences and share stories with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the First English Lutheran Church Women's...
John Royle Biggs of Overton, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, May 25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. John Biggs was born on November 20, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Robert and Grace Biggs. John grew up on his parents' ranch on the remote High Plains of northeast Colorado, near New Raymer. He attended high school in Grover and New Raymer Colorado. He joined the army in 1967 and served two tours in Vietnam with the 118th Bandits, operating as a Bell UH-1 Huey gunship helicopter crew chief stationed in Bi... Full story