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The results of my death are greatly exaggerated is a popular misquote attributed to author Samuel Clements known by his pen name of Mark Twain. The humorist quote is based on a letter Clements sent to a newspaper reporter who had asked about the rumors that Clements was dying. After publication of last week's issue of the Jewell County Record a similar quote could be attributed to Jessica Shulda. It was our intention to feature the Rock Hills Elementary School teacher in our stories about...
Annis Maxine Fair Hill, age 78, of Sulphur Springs died Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at Wesley House in Sulphur Springs. Annis was born on March 6, 1943, in Mankato, Kan., the daughter of Forrest Fair and Sara Maxine Jacobs Fair. She married Dr. Fred Hill. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 2021. Annis was a homemaker and loved being with her family. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Jason Daniel Hill and wife, Lori, of Sulphur Springs, Dr. Jerod Micheal Hill and wife, Carolyn, of Branson, Mo.;...
Jacquelyn Ann Wehrman, daughter of Eiler Hans and Greta Mae (Waskom) Svendsen, was born on Nov. 28, 1936, in Hardy, Neb. She died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in Superior, Neb., at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 22 days. Upon graduating from Nelson High School in 1954, she attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for one year. On Oct. 2, 1955, Jacquelyn married her high school sweetheart, Henry (Bud) Michael Wehrman, Jr. at the First Presbyterian Church in...
Jeanne A. Schutte, 89, of Grand Island died Saturday surrounded by her family at Riverside Lodge. A visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, at St. Leo's Catholic Church followed by a wake at 6 p.m. Her funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Leo's Catholic Church, officiated by Father Don Burhman. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association Nebraska Chapter. She was born on March 8, 1933, to Jacob and Irene (Hart) Schlick of Fairfield, Nebraska. Condolences can be left...
Connie Jean Raess was born June 9, 1948, in Deshler, Neb., to Henry and Esther (Hoops) Loontjer. She died Saturday March 19, 2022, at her home in Carleton, Neb., surrounded by her family. Connie was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler. She attended Deshler High School and graduated in 1966. After high school, Connie attended Kearney State College earning an associate degree in 1968. Connie met her husband, James Raess, in high school. They were married on Aug. 23, 1969....
Viola C. Gritten, 97, was born on June 12, 1924, on the family farm near Republic, the daughter of William A. and Dollie D. (Stradley) Hallack. Vi attended and graduated from Republic High School, Class of 1941. She took normal training and taught in country schools for four years. She used her love for people and untaught ability to use psychology to manage even the orneriest students. She was united in marriage to Leo James Gritten on June 12, 1946, and to this union of more than 60 years, one daughter, Gretchen, was born. Vi and Leo farmed n...
Bradley Allen Small, 66, died Saturday March 19, at his home in Red Cloud. His funeral will be July 16, in Papillon. Burial to follow. Brad was born Dec. 5, 1955, in Red Cloud to Dale and Dorothy (Hartman) Small. He graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1975 and attended Central Community College in Hastings for auto body repair. He owned his own body shop before starting his own trucking business. He was a truck driver for 25 years before retiring in 2015. Brad was proceeded in death by a son, Brent; his parents; and father-in-law, Don...
