Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Della Mae Mader was born in Kimball, NE, June 19, 1934, to John and Helen Adels. She attended high school in Limon, NE, graduating in 1952. After graduation, she moved back to Kimball. Della Mae worked at the Kimball County Hospital when it was newly built. She worked for numerous doctors in Kimball (Dr. Core). It is said that is where she met the love of her life, Jim Mader, when he came in for stitches. She married James W. Mader in 1955 and they remained married for 40 years until his death i...
Deanna M. Bleyle was a strong, generous, independent woman and some might say a pioneer. This was the woman who brought comfort and love without strings attached, who was caring and kind but at the same time could be brutally honest when needed. A woman who was dearly loved by her family and friends. Deanna Mae Bleyle was born April 9, 1943 in St. Francis, Kansas to Karl John and Gwendolyn Maxine (Smith) Bleyle. The family moved to Scottsbluff and Deanna graduated from Scottsbluff High School...
Douglas Alan Moench died July 29, 2019, at his home in Delta, CO, after a battle with throat cancer. He was born in 1946 in Sidney to John and Lorraine Moench and graduated from Potter High School. Survivors include his wife, son Trent, daughter Toni and brothers Marvin and Wes (of Kimball).... Full story
Diana Kay Fiehtner, 71, of Kimball, died at her home in Kimball on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with family friend Darrell Howitt conducting the service. Inurnment will be held in Kansas at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Diane's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in lieu of flowers to the family. The services...
Mick Evertson, 78 of Kimball, passed away peacefully at home on the family farm on Monday, July 29, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at the Kimball Presbyterian Church with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Mick’s Tribute Wall and leave condolences for the family. Friends may stop at the funeral home on Monday, August 12, 2019, from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. I...
Willis Alton (Tony) Herman, age 78, passed away July 18, 2019, in Omaha. Tony was born to Willis and Oletha Herman on November 17, 1940, in Scottsbluff, NE. He grew up and received his education and graduated from Mitchell High School. Tony graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. He was accepted and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Law and while in law school he was part of the Nebraska Law Review. While attending law school, he worked in the Trust Department...
Mick Evertson, 78, of Kimball, died at his home in Kimball on Monday, July 29, 2019. Memorial services are pending at the Cantrell Funeral Home and will be published in next week’s paper.... Full story
Lois E. Wolforth, 78, of Kimball, died in Montgomery, Texas on May 16, 2019. Cremation was held in Texas and memorial services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends can stop at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends can also visit www.cantrellfh.com to leave condolences...
Morgan R. Smith, 84, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Morgan's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials...
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Katelynn Ann Koubek, age 25. She died unexpectedly on June 18, 2019. Her death leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends. Katie Annie, as her family called her, was born March 18, 1994, in Gothenburg to Peter and Susan Koubek. She was the baby of the family and never lost her free and child-like spirit. She was a modern gypsy, enjoying Mother Earth and the gifts of the outdoors. Camping, fishing, and being outdoors...
Grave side services will take place at 11:00 a.m. mountain time Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in the Kimball City Cemetery....
Claire C. Tritt, 94, a 70 -year resident of Kimball, died June 2, 2019 at SouthLake Village, Lincoln, NE. Claire Constance (nee LaPlante) Tritt was born in Lawrence, MA. on August 8, 1924. She lived and worked in Lawrence until 1946 when she took a leap of faith and married Myron V. Tritt, a returning, midwestern World War II soldier whom she met at a USO dance and corresponded with throughout the War. Myron planned to build a family and a business in the town where he had grown up, so Claire...
Claire Constance (nee LaPlante) Tritt was born in Lawrence, MA. on August 8, 1924. She lived and worked in Lawrence until 1946 when she took a leap of faith and married Myron V. Tritt, a returning, midwestern World War II soldier whom she met at a USO dance and corresponded with throughout the War. Myron planned to build a family and a business in the town where he had grown up, so Claire left behind family and friends, but not her Boston accent, to make a life in a town which, at the time, had...
Ervin Edward Clay passed from this world March 26, 2019. He lived in Kimball, where he was born and spent most of his life. Memorial services will be at Cantrell Funeral Home on Friday, June 21. Inurnment will be in Kimball Cemetery with Military Graveside Honors. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Ervin’s Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kimball Nebraska Food Bank. The services for Ervin have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home....
Lois Louise Powell 79, of Kimball, was born January 6, 1940 in Craig Mo., to Clarence Dwayne Orr and Shirley Rose Stone. Lou, as she was known to so many family and friends was preceded in death by sons James W. Powell Jr. and Michel Stephen Powell. She is also survived by her pit bull Rudy, daughter Wendy Dalene Ford and son, Paul L. Force as well as many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Having an undying desire to work and be an active participant in her community, Lou worked at George...
Glenda Rae (Moench) Watkins formerly of Potter passed away on May 30 at her home in Sulphur Springs, Texas at the age of 78. Her funeral was held at the West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel on June 4 with internment at the Reily Springs Cemetery. She is survived by her husband J.R., three sons, two daughters, nine grandchildren 43 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grand children, brothers Wesley of Kimball, Marvin or Lakewood, Colorado, and Doug of Delta, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Karen Morton....
Kathleen Anne "Kay" Busekist, 90, of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully in her home on May 30, 2019. She was born April 10, 1929 in the Antelope precinct of Kimball County, to John and Anna (Schmidt) Schadegg, the second-oldest of four children. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in Kimball. During her high school years, she would board in town to attend classes, and was a cheerleader for Kimball High School. Her first job was with the Heaton Law Firm in Sidney. She met her husb...
Marllene Goodon, 79 of Kimball, NE passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019. Marllene was born January 1, 1940 in Osceola, IA to John and Gertrude Shively. She was a long time resident of Kimball, Scottsbluff and later returned to Kimball where she resided at the Kimball County Manor. She is survived by her siblings, Carolyn (Roger) Brossfield of Taylor Mill, KY, Phillis Franklin of Worthville KY, Emma (Lyle) Long of Pierceton, IN, Lanny (Barbara) Davis of Bremerton, WA & Leanna Kroschel of Walla...
Gertrud Maria Bemis, 64, a longtime resident of Dix, passed away at her home on Monday, May 20, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Friends may call the funeral home on Friday, May 31, 2019 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 Gertrud's Tribute Wall and leave messages of condole...
Ed De Franco passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife Betty, on May 17, 2019. A Memorial will be held at a later date. Ed was born on April 30th, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Edward & Barbara De Franco. Ed developed a love for driving when he was 10, while sitting on his father lap steering a truck. Ed went on to become a over the road driver and recognized for driving over a million miles. During his 30 plus years driving he never had an accident; Family & safety was his main concern. Ed met Betty, it was love at first sight, they...
Connie Gossett passed away on May 14, 2019 at her home in Granbury, Texas. Her husband, Jim Gossett, was with her. She is also survived by a daughter, Carol Lindell (wife of Blake Lindell), a son, Craig Gossett, her mother, Bertha Sandberg, her brother Terry Sandberg (husband of Joanne Sandberg) and Emmett Lindell, her grandson. She is also survived by Julie (Sandberg) Read (wife of Timothy Read), and Lori Sandberg, nieces, as well as numerous extended family members and friends. Connie was born...
Donald D. and Harriett M. Stull of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor, Don on May 17, 2019 and Harriett on January 8, 2019. Memorial services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Kimball Evangelical Free Church in Kimball with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Internment will be held at the Western Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance at 2:00 p.m. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view each obituary and leave condolences and stories for the family. The family...
Douglas A. Onigkeit passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2019 in Spokane, Washington in the presence of dear friends. Formerly of Potter, Nebraska and recently of Othello, Washington, Doug was born in Kimball, Nebraska on March 25th, 1946 to Lester and Orleatha (Heidemann) Onigkeit. He graduated from Kimball High School. He worked for CO-OP in Nebraska and as a Ranch Hand in Washington State for many years. Doug had many loves in life, but his four children and his horses were at the top of...
Ebbi Humphries of Bushnell Nebraska passed away April 25, 2019. She was born in Great Bend, KS to Burt and Twila Humphries. She is survived by five brothers and one sister. Dee Humphries of Idaho, Jack Humphries of Salina, KS, Jason Humphries of Cheyenne, WY, Joe Humphries of Salina, KS, Jerry Humphries of Sidney, NE and Jessica Durham of Belvidere, TN. Also survived by her three kids, son John Humphries of Salina, KD, daughters Mindee Jones of Kimball, NE and Samantha Humphries of North Carolina. Burial services for Ebbi Humphries will be May...
Richard A. Wallin, 68, of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Kimball died at the Life Care Center of Wichita on November 9, 2018 with his loving wife by his side after a short battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and Celebration of Life services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Roger Gillming officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Richard’s Tribute Wall and leave stories and condolences for the family. M...