Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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Helen Onita Hager, age 95, of Kimball, NE passed away February 17, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services were held in McCool Junction, Nebraska at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of McCool Junction. Memorials may be given in Helen's Memory to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in McCool Junction. Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements. Helen Hager born on the family farm east of McCool Jct., NE on Feb. 28, 1920. Her early childhood...
Alvin Robert Lukesh, age 84 of Sidney, NE and former Kimball, NE resident passed away at his home Sunday, February 14, 2016. Alvin's wishes were for cremation to be held and no formal funeral services. Private family services will take place at a later date. Condolences may be sent in care of the family at 1244 King Street, Sidney, NE 69162. Friends may view Alvin's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC...
Lorraine (Frederick) Volkmer, 92, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2016 in Sidney, with family at her side. Lorraine was born August 14, 1923 in Kearney, NE to Louis and Anna Josephine Frederick. She was a fraternal twin to LaVern Frederick and was a sister to Mary Egging. At the age of 5, she and her family moved to Kimball, where she attended school and graduated. In 1947 Lorraine married Joseph Leslie Volkmer, and they raised their 12 children in Kimball. She was a devoted mother and...
Larry C. Larson, born to Lillie and Joseph Larson in Dalton, Nebraska, in 1937, passed away Jan. 20, 2016 in Gold Canyon, Arizona. Larry lived a full life raising three boys, piloting airplanes, riding motorcycles, fishing and establishing himself as a master of the business deal. Larry loved his wife and family and in turn was known and loved far and wide. Larry married Sandi in 1967 and this began their wonderful adventure together, even trusting Sandi to fly one of their many planes while he took a nap (with one eye open...). He was a true...
Walter E. Bemis, 85, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Walt's Tribute Wall and share stories and condolences with the family. Memorials may be given to Kimball Health Services Foundation. The services for Walt...
Don Smith, 62 of Milford, formally of Grand Island, died on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016 at Memorial Hospital in Seward. To honor Don's wishes cremation was chosen, a private family inurnment will be at a later date. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Don was born on January 9, 1954 in Rawlings, WY, son of Merl and Donna (Hamilton) Smith. He is survived by his sisters, Jody (Herman) Meyer of Doniphan, Sandy Smith of Grand Island, and Cathy (Tom) Boragno of Costa Mesa, CA; nephew, Joe...
Vernon Elmer Adels passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016 at home with his family present. Vernon was born March 8, 1930 in Kimball, Nebraska on the family farm. He was raised in Kimball and attended St. John's Lutheran parochial school thru 8th grade and graduated from Kimball County High School in 1947. He entered the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California. He married Shirley Dickerson on Oct. 28, 1953 in Kimball, Nebraska. They lived in Kimball and he was employed at Safeway. To this...
Born January 14, 1936 in Kimball, NE to Carl Edwin Reader and Winona Adams Reader. Thomas attended rural elementary schools and graduated in 1953 from Kimball County High School. In 1958 he graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a major in physics. While an undergraduate he took part in Sputnik watches and seismology data gathering. Thomas was employed at White Sands Missile Range from July 1958 until his retirement in April 2005. The majority of his time there he was engaged in...
William Alonzo Dickerson, 70, of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away in Fayetteville, Ark. on Sunday, January 31, 2016. Bill was born, grew up, and resided in the Kimball, NE, area all of his life. He was born June 25th, 1945, to Harvey Alonzo and Murl Harriett (Howery) Dickerson. He attended Kimball County High School and Chadron State College where he met his wife, Linda Huber. To them was born a daughter, Shannon and a son, Shane. Bill is survived by his wife Linda, daughter Shannon and Tyler...
David, 85, of Reno, Nev., passed away peacefully at Veteran Hospice facility in Reno Nevada on January 15, 2016. Dave was born in Bellwood, Nebraska to Albert and Helen Janicek on January 18, 1930. In 1950, after graduating high school, he enlisted with the United States Air Force as an “AEFT Fleet Tech” at Edwards Air Force Base. He proudly served 4 years. He was always proud to be an Air Force Veteran. Dave is survived by his six children, Vince Janicek of Meridian, Idaho, Angela Reed of Grimes, Iowa, Kelan Janicek of Sparks, Nevada, Bre...
David "Charlie" Person, 85, of Pine Bluffs, Wyo died January 23, 2016 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born November 13, 1930 in Kimball, to David and Doris (Moyer) Person. He lived almost his entire life on the family farm in Banner County along the Nebraska-Wyoming state line, where his Grandfather from Sweden had staked his claim at the turn of the century. He rode a horse to the Epworth School in his youth and graduated from Albin High School. He married the love of his life,...
Robert G. Barrett, 70, of Kimball died at the University of Colorado Medical Center on January 22, 2016 following a heart transplant on December 25, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with father Robert Karnish officiating. Private family inurnment will be held. Christian wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.co...
Wilma P. Vencill, 84, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, at the E-Free Church in Kimball with Pastor Hod Boltjes officiating. Burial will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m., with family present from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.. Please visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Wilma's Tribute Wall and leave condolences for the family. Memorials have b...
Nathan Clay Grossnicklaus, 43, of Merryville, La went home to be with Jesus December 24, 2015. Nate was born in York, NE on August 21, 1972 to Gene and Mabel "Snookie" Grossnicklaus. He spent most of his growing up years in Kimball, NE where he excelled in sports, music, academics and took on many leadership roles. Nate had two sons who meant the world to him. He spent many years teaching them all he loved and enjoyed coaching their little league teams. Nate was also a proud grandfather of one...
Lloyd A. Rohde, 87, of Kimball, died at the Western Nebraska Veteran's Home in Scottsbluff on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Sagar officiating. Burial will be in the Pine Bluffs Cemetery. Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2016 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00 until...
Thomas “Tom” Edward Culek, Jr. of Kimball, Nebraska passed away Friday, January 1, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Scottsbluff. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Kimball Cemetery, Kimball, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel assisted the family with arrangements....
Joann Steele Thompson passed away November 30, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX after a recurring battle with cancer. Memorial services for Joann Thompson will be held at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball, Nebr. on Saturday January 16th at 11 am. A luncheon at the church will follow the services. A full obituary may be seen in the December 9th issue of the Western Nebraska Observer....
Laura R. Eich, 88, of Kimball, died at her home in Kimball on Monday, December 21, 2015. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2015 at the Kimball Cemetery with Pastor Caryl Miller officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences for the family. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Laura’s Tribute Wall and leave messages of sympathy for the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Prairie haven Hospice. T...
Marcella M. Baack, 95, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Sunday, December 20, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Kenneth Mars officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Marcella's Tribute Wall and leave condolences for the family. Memorials have been established to St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball. The services for...
Robert K. Rosenthal, 66, of Kearney, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney. Memorial services will be Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney. Rev. Doug Shada will officiate and burial will be later in Dix, NE. There will be no Visitation. Memorials are suggested to AseraCare Hospice, care of the family. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence....
Dorothy E. Brown, age 94, passed away at Mitchell Care Center in Mitchell, Nebraska on December 16, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30th, at the Gering First United Methodist Church, 900 O Street, Gering, Nebraska 69341, burial to follow at West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29th, at the Gering Memorial Chapel, in Gering. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are preferred and welcome at the Gering First United Methodist Church. Please contact the...
Dr. Robert F. Newell, 91, of Kimball, died December 17, 2015 at the Kimball County Manor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Caryl Miller officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. to sign the register book and leave condolences. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Robert’s Tribute Wall and leave messages of sympathy for the family. In lieu of flowers, m...
JoAnn Steele Thompson passed away November 30, 2015 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, TX after a recurring battle with cancer. JoAnn Mardelle Christensen Steele Thompson was born June 12, 1933, in Newman Grove, Nebraska to Lawrence and Pearl Christensen. She had an older sister, Reona, and an older brother, Virgil. JoAnn was confirmed at Shell Creek Lutheran Church in 1947 and graduated from Newman Grove High School in 1950. She began teaching that fall in Kimball County Nebraska. I...
Jack Eugene Fleming, age 80, long time Colorado Springs resident, retired insurance agent, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at a local care center. Jack was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, uncle, son-in-law and a dear friend. Jack was born in Rockville, NE in his maternal grandparents' home on the farm He lived in Lexington, NE until age 13 years when the family moved to Kimball, NE where he graduated high school in 1954. He...
Dennis J. Wolverton, 44, of Kimball, went to be with our Lord on November 21, 2015 at his home in Kimball. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Kimball Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Payton officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family. Cremation services have been provided by Cantrell Funeral Home. Dennis Junior Wolverton was born in Moberly, Missouri on September 8, 1971, the son of Arlene and Dennis Wolverton, Sr. Survivors include his sons...