Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Joshua James Warren, a senior, 17, of Bridgeport, Nebraska, was suddenly taken from us extremely too soon. His Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the Bridgeport High School Auditorium with Pastors Albert Bustinza and Cameron Farrenkopf officiating. Casual attire requested and masks will be required upon entering the service. Visitation will be Saturday, October 3 at Gloryland Church in Bridgeport from 1-3 pm. Cremation will follow the visitation. A... Full story
Marvin J. Smith, 79, of Bushnell, passed away at the Medical Center of the Rockies on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Cremation will be held and family memorial services will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in Marvin's memory to his wife(Alice Smith). The services for Marvin have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Marvin James Smith was born in Dowling, Michigan...
Gale J. Gehrke, 94, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Friday, March 20, 2020. Private family burial services were previously held in the Kimball Cemetery. A Celebration of Gale’s Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball with Randy Bohac officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Gale’s Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials may... Full story
Russell C. "Russ" Vowers, 76, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on September 19, 2020. Memorial service and celebration of Russ' life will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at All Faiths Funeral Home of Grand Island. Dan Naranjo will officiate. Live streaming is available at the All Faiths Funeral Home Facebook page. A time of sharing with the family will be from 1:00 until the service starts. Russ was born on March 19, 1944 in Sidney, Nebraska to Harold and Lois (Russell) Vowers. He grew up in... Full story
William (Bill) Rauert passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 24, 2020 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born on October 2, 1934 to Art and Esther Rauert in Grand Island, Nebraska. He attended elementary and middle school at a small country school before attending and graduating from Grand Island Senior High School. He went on to earn an undergraduate and master's degree in science education at Kearney State... Full story
Vivian Marie Ewart Christiansen, devoted Wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 99 years old. She was a resident of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Vivian was born on May 13, 1921 in Chugwater, Wyoming to Harry and Bertha Massoth Ewart. Vivian graduated from Chugwater High School in 1939. She then attended Grand Island Business College, Grand Island, Nebraska. Upon graduation in 1941 from Grand Island Business College, she worked in Washington D.C. for several years... Full story
Beloved by family and friends, Frances Mary Lukassen, 89, of Kimball, passed away peacefully at Heritage Estates in Gering on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Born on September 24, 1930 to Adolph and Eva (Karges) Kresha, Frances Mary Lukassen, aka Mother Mary was raised in a large family where money was scarce but love abundant. She learned the value of hard work, making sacrifices and above all else, the importance of family. She attended school at Osceola and Midland College in Fremont Nebraska.... Full story
Beloved by family and friends, Frances Mary Lukassen, 89, of Kimball, passed away peacefully at Heritage Estates in Gering on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Born on September 24, 1930 to Adolph and Eva (Karges) Kresha, Frances Mary Lukassen, aka Mother Mary was raised in a large family where money was scarce but love abundant. She learned the value of hard work, making sacrifices and above all else, the importance of family. She attended school at Osceola and Midland College in Fremont Nebraska.... Full story
William “Bill” J. McManigal, 68, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Wednesday, August 19, 2020. Memorial services for Bill will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2020 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Winnetoon NE. Friends may stop at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may also visit www... Full story
Ralph Kimzey, 90, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Memorial services for Ralph will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Kimball Presbyterian Church in Kimball with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Ralph’s Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. The services for Ralph have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home.... Full story
Alexzandra L. Trujillo, 29, of Kimball, died on Monday, August 10, 2020. Memorial services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Dennis Payton officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends stopped at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Alexzandra's Tribute Wall and leave messages and... Full story
Julie Sheree Heidemann, 52, of Longmont, CO, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. Julie was born in Canyon, Texas, on November 27, 1967, to Katie (Devenport) Stone and the late C.B. Stone. She is survived by her husband, Ryan Heidemann, and her three children, Madison (Heidemann) Lemmons, Charlie (Drew) Heidemann and Haley Heidemann; one grandchild, Miles Lemmons; her brother Rocky Stone and his son Zachary Stone. Julie graduated from Canyon High School in 1986. She worked as a dental assistant... Full story
Joseph S. Hernandez, 89, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Funeral services for Joe were held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2020, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Burial was in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave messages and stories for the family. Memorials have been... Full story
Ralph Kimzey, 90, of Kimball, Nebraska, died at the Kimball County Manor on Wednesday, April 8 2020. Ralph was born August 26, 1929 in Torrington, Wyoming to Herschal and Gladys Kimzey. Ralph married Mary Louise Erdman in Torrington, Wyoming on August 27, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, three siblings: Frank Kimzey of June Lake, California; Gertrude Sedman (Jack) of Torrington, Wyoming; Mrs. Ruth Payne of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sons: Randy (Jodene) of Laramie, Wyoming;... Full story
Gary James Waggoner, 71, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died in Cheyenne, August 2, 2020. Gary was born October 30, 1948 in Bremerton, Washington to Okey Waggoner and Emma (Zaino) Waggoner. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his brother, Richard Waggoner. Gary graduated from Kimball County High School. He will be interred at Kimball County Cemetery. No services are planned at this time.... Full story
Donald Raymond Meyer, 81, longtime resident of Kimball, NE passed away on July 29, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Don was born April 30, 1939 in Chippewa Falls, WI to Raymond and Sarah (Monson) Meyer and grew up in various cities in at least six states due to Ray's career assignments with the Civil Aeronautics Administration. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with BA and MA degrees in biology with a minor in chemistry. In August 1962, he began his 41 year science, photography, gl... Full story
James A. Merryfield, 85, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view James's Tribute Wall... Full story
Carol Y. Smith, 80, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Cremation has been held and family graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 in the Bridgeport Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Carol’s Tribute Wall and leave messages and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to Kimball Manor and Rest Home. The services for Carol have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Carol Yvonne S... Full story
Shirley Ann (Parson) Carter, age 85, was called home to her Lord and Savior on July 14, 2020 at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska due to medical complications. Shirley was born December 29, 1934 in her family's home near Valley, Nebraska to Walden Emerson and Mabel Nellie-Cordelia (Swanson) Parson. Shirley graduated from Fremont High School in 1952. She attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for two years. She resided at Love Memorial Hall on East Campus. The Universi... Full story
Steven A. Kuhlman, 65, of Las Cruces, NM, died on June 18, 2020. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Steven's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in Steve's memory to Cenikor Foundation (substance use disorder treatment), www.cenikor.org. The services...
A funeral mass for Patricia O'Brien will be held on Saturday, July 18th, at 10:30 am, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball. A luncheon will be served at the Eagles immediately following the service. All are welcome. Patricia O'Brien, 77, of Kimball, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Cantrell Funeral Home. Due to Pandemic restrictions, a graveside inurnment service was held for immediate family on...
Shirley Mae Bauman Castleberry, devoted Wife, Mother, and Grandmother died on Friday, July 3, 2020 in her 88th year. She was a resident of Poplarville, MS. Mrs. Castleberry was born July 22, 1931 in Grover, CO to John Harold Bauman and Bonnie Eva Kane Bauman of Carpenter, WY. She moved to Mississippi from Cheyenne in 1989, with prior residence in Kimball from 1965 until 1978. She was a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church, Poplarville. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Kelly...
Merl L. Boyd, 71, died at his residence in the VA CLC, Cheyenne, Wyoming on June 20, 2020, with his family by his side. Merl was born in 1948 in Sugden, OK to Capt. Lee R. and Gladys (Smith) Boyd. He joined the Army in 1966, serving one tour in Korea and two in Vietnam. Merl was preceded in death by his parents, Lee Boyd and Gladys Boyd; brother, Lee Boyd Jr.; sisters, Gladys Lee Boyd & Arlene (Boyd) Koester. He is survived by a sister, Cheryl (Donald) Trofholz; nieces, Sherri Goodman, Jackie...
Eva G. Kallhoff, age 95 of Sidney, NE. passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at home in Sidney. Funeral services were held at 10:30 A.M., Monday, July 6, 2020 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Robert Karnish officiating. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery in Kimball, NE. There will be no Rosary or Wake Services. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Still Chapel to sign Eva's register book. The casket will be closed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to St....
Carol E. Fyfe Goranson took her last earthly breath and was in the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at Heritage Estates in Gering, NE. Although she had been "isolated" from family for nearly 4 months due to COVID, she was blessed to be able to have her family by her side the last 2 days of her life. A celebration of life will be at Monument Bible Church on Thursday, July 9th, 2020, 10:30 a.m., with Pastors Jake Roberts and Jeff Banks officiating. For those unable to...