Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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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... Full story
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...
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...
Carl Wayne Bateman, age 83, of Kimball, Nebraska went home to be with the Lord and the love of his life, Elizabeth Ann (Betty) on April 24, 2019. Memorial services for Carl will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Kimball Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Carl's Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in Carl's...
Richard A. Wallin, 68, of Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Kimball, passed away Nov. 9, 2018. Cremation has taken place and a funeral will be held May 10, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Cantrell Funeral Home. A full obituary will be in next week’s paper....
Evelyn K. Sagel, 100, died Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Kimball County Manor in Kimball, NE. Evelyn was born March 6, 1919 in Fort Morgan, CO. to Daniel & Helen (Lester) Drew. She grew up in Fort Morgan and attended schools. She married Carl Sagel in Fort Morgan on October 8, 1950. Evelyn worked as an Operator for Mountain Bell for over 30 years before she retired. She moved to Nebraska nine years ago to be closer to her daughter. Evelyn was a member of the First Baptist Church in Fort Morgan...
Jane M. Quinette, 85, died peacefully on March 29th, 2019, in Denver, Colorado. Jane was born June 18th, 1933, in San Francisco, California. She was the daughter of Paul and Luella Mockett and grew up in Sausalito, California, with her two younger brothers, Paul and John. The family moved to Kimball, Nebraska, when she was 14. She graduated from University of Denver in 1956 with a degree in journalism. Her lifelong connection to the university led to the establishment of a scholarship, and...
Ervin Edward Clay passed from this world on March 26, 2019. Ervin lived in Kimball Nebraska, where he was born and spent most of his life. Memorial services will be held at the Cantrell Funeral Home at a later date. Inurnment will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. 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...
Edward L. "Ed" Cooney, 77, of Arthur passed away, Friday March 29, 2019, in Ogallala Community Hospital. A celebration of life was held on Tuesday, April 2, in the Arthur County High School gymnasium, with the Rev. Blake Wilkes officiating. Ed was born June 9, 1941, at Brule, to Emery and Hazel (Jackson) Cooney. He graduated from Arthur County High School in 1959. Ed went on to work as a truck driver, State of Nebraska worker, and then on to Arthur County High School, where he served as...
Mary L. Soper, 84, of Kimball, died in Castro Valley, California on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Mike McDermott officiating; burial services to follow at Kimball Cemetery. Catholic Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. with visitation following at Cantrell Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 9. The casket will be closed. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary...
Neal LeRoy Prince, 89, of Fairbury, NE, passed away Tuesday February 26, 2019 with his family by his side. He was born to Neal LeRoy and Cecelia Mae (McClanahan) Prince Sr. November 21, 1929 at the Scottsbluff hospital. He attended school, grades K through 12 in Scottsbluff as well as the Junior College there. After briefly attending UNL, he joined the Air Force in January of 1951. He received his training at bases in San Antonio, TX. Sandia in Albuquerque, NM and Langley in Virginia. He spent...
Larissa Jean (McConnell) Binod, 37, of Kimball, NE, passed away on April 5, 2019 after a brief battle with brain cancer. She was born on June 6, 1981, in Davenport, IA to Douglas and Marcelee (Trindle) McConnell. She grew up in Kimball and attended the University of Northern Colorado where she received her Bachelor's degree in business administration. She was an environmental educator and lifestyle architect in the Kimball and Ogallala areas. Larissa is survived by her mother, Marcelee...
Dale Jennings Tobler of Lincoln, NE passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born in Potter, Nebraska on December 27, 1934 to Lawrence and Florence Tobler. Dale graduated from Dix (NE) High School in 1952, and then attended UNL on a football scholarship until he met his wife Elda (Ellsworth). Dale and Elda were married at St. Paul Methodist Church in Lincoln on August 14, 1953 and they welcomed their son Delvin in July 1954. He then enlisted in the military in 1955, where he served as a clerk...