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Clara L. Ruttman, 86, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society's Grand Island Village in Grand Island. Her funeral was conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, April 12, at the Clay Center Christian Church in Clay Center, Neb., with Pastors Rich Milliken and Arick Johanson officiating. Interment followed at the Nelson Cemetery in Nelson with Pastor Scott Jones presiding. Visitation with the family present was from 5 to 7 p.m., Sunday, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, Neb....
Marcus L. Skinner died April 6, 2021, at his home near Edgar. He was born April 9, 1955, in Superior and was the eldest child of Morris and Joan (Johnston) Skinner. Marc was later adopted by Jack Skinner. The family lived on a farm in the Edgar area. Marc attended grade school in Oak and transferred to Nelson in 7th grade where he graduated with the class of 1973. Marc married Bobbie Samsula in 1974. To this union were born Michael, Mary and Haley. In 1995, he married Nicole Burdick and had two children, Brittney and Brandon. In 2017 he...
Rick Smith, 68, the son of Robert D. and Marquerite G. (Engel) Smith was born Nov. 16, 1952, at Hastings. He died Saturday April 3, at his home in Superior. Rick had been associated with Mid Nebraska Individual Services of Superior for many years. While with Mid Nebrsaka, Rick found employment with Mid-States Development; Superior Good Samaritan Center; the Crest Theatre; the Presbyterian Church, The Department of Social Services and had done assembly work for Baldwin Manufacturing. Rick always had a smile and wave for everyone he would meet....
Jerry L. Collie, age 77,died at his home on April 3. He was born on May 24, 1943, to E.O. and Stella Collie. Jerry was a hard worker and an exceptional salesman. He loved the Lord and had a passion for His creation. His favorite activities took place outdoors and he especially enjoyed birds and birdwatching. A big part of his life was devoted to Alcoholics Anonymous, which he credited for giving him his life back. He faithfully attended weekly meetings since 1993. Jerry is survived by his two...
Warren Glen Applebee, born Aug. 14, 1938, in Jewell, Kan. He went home to be with his Lord on April 7, 2021, in the comfort of his home in Cawker City, after fighting a long battle with cancer. Upon Warren's departure from Earth, he was reunited with his parents, Edward and Phoebe; his wife, Mary; his beloved daughter, Sheila Applebee-Duke; his brothers, Ross, Red (Owen), Slim-Diz (Otis), Joy (Ed), Lee; and sisters, Sis (Wanda) and Gay. Warren was known as many things: a veteran, a retired...
William Louis Gratopp, the son of Ludwig and Augusta (Meyer) Gratopp, was born on Oct. 8, 1922, in Thayer, County, Neb. He died April 12, 2021 at Heritage Crossings at Geneva, Neb. at the age of 98 years, 6 months, 4 days. He attended school in Shickley, graduating in 1940 from Shickley High School. On March 5, 1946, he was united in marriage to Donna Mae Higer at her aunt's home in Mankato, Kan., and to this union three children were born. Living in the Superior community since 1950, William...
Ralph Raymond Dunstan was born March 9, 1924, to Ethel Estelle (Cooper) and John F. Dunstan. Surrounded by his family, Ralph took his trip to join his wife Joy, on April 10, 2021, after living a full life of 97 years, 1 month and 1 day. Ralph was the youngest of eight children. Ralph was born northwest of Formoso. The family later moved to south of Montrose, where he attended school and graduated in 1942. Coyote hunting was one of his favorite pastimes when he was growing up. He took in all of t...
Hastings resident, Mary Dale Lynch, 79, died peacefully with her family at her side on Good Friday, April 2, 2021. Mary's wishes were for cremation and a graveside service. That service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 17, with Pastor John Mueller officiating at the Hardy Cemetery, Hardy, with military rites. Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings is in care of the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date. Mary was born July 17, 1941, to Dale M....
Norma Louise Hoops, the daughter of Henry and Annetta (Bartels) Graue, was born on Aug. 28, 1928, on the family farm in Republic County, Kan. She was one of the six children born to her parents. She died March 29, 2021, at Providence Place in Hastings, Neb., at the age of 92 years. She was baptized on Sept. 16, 1928, at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, by The Rev. C.A. Reimnitz. She was confirmed at the same church on April 6, 1941, by The Rev. O. W. Juengel. She attended District 57 school...
Beverly June Hyde, was born in Courtland, Kan., at “Grandma’s House” the second born of twin girls on Nov. 8, 1925, to J. Oran and Marguerite (Fritzinger) Hyde. Beverly and her twin sister, Shirley Jean, grew up in Courtland. Their father taught them to play cribbage and they were able to count and add before they went to school. After graduating from Courtland High School with the Class of 1943, Beverly and Shirley enrolled at Kansas University. It was war time, and the campus looked more like a naval station than a college campus. The Navy to...
Rick Smith, 68, the son of Robert D. and Marquerite G. (Engel) Smith, was born Nov. 16, 1952, at Hastings. He died Saturday April 3, at his home in Superior. Among his survivors are his brothers, Ivan Smith and Vern Smith, and an uncle, Bill Smith....
Ronald Simoneau, 73, the son of George and Laura (Kelly) Simoneau, was born July 5, 1947, in Plentywood, Mont. He died March 1, at his home in Edgar. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mabel; and brother, John. He is survived by his step-children and their spouses, Ray and Debra Burris of Waynesville, Mo.; Barbara Johnson of Omaha; Sue Hofstetter of Edgar; Majorie McCandles of Fairbury; brothers, Robert and James, both of Medicine Lake, Mont., and Tom Simoneau of Anchorage, Alaska; 12 grandchildren, and 12 great- grandchildren. A...
Nodee Alexander, the son of Yoshiko (Saito) and Leland O. Alexander, was born Feb. 12, 1950, in Yokosuka, Japan. He died at his home in Guide Rock, on April 1, following a lengthy battle with diabetes and its debilitating effects. Nodee arrived in the United States following his 12th birthday. His English language skills were limited so he stayed for many hours with his Aunt Stella Damon over that first summer learning basic English. He started American school in Hutchinson, Kan., the next fall beginning in junior high. After his 17th birthday...
Marlos Rae Shipman, 77, was born Feb. 9, 1943, in the basement of the family home southwest of Guide Rock. She died Sept. 30, 2020. She was the second of four children born to her parents, Edythe and Jake Shipman. She had a normal childhood on the farm, and would sometimes trade her mom’s dill pickles to her cousins and friends for comic books. Marlos attended school at rural District 10, and the public schools of Guide Rock. She enjoyed life and participated in all of the school activities. She married Ron McNichols, from Guide Rock. They h...
Norma L. Hoops, 92, of Byron, Neb., died March 29, at Hastings, Neb. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 3, at St. Peters Lutheran Church, Byron. Burial will be in St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m., Friday, at Ahrendts Funeral Home, Deshler....
A Celebration of life for Galen D. "Arby" Arbogast will be held at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, April 10, at the Legion Hall, Law- rence, Neb. Food will be provided. Friends are invited to come help Pam, Justin and Jessie Arbogast, celebrate old Arby's life. Later in the evening, some of Galen's past band members may do a jam session. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements....
Thomas Allen Ranstead, Jr., infant baby, of Mankato died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Jewell County Hospital. He was born on Feb. 25, 2021, in Smith Center, Kan., to Thomas Allen and Hayley Renee Dawn Ranstead, Sr. Thomas is survived by his parents, Thomas and Hayley; his six siblings, Lexie Motes, Lane Ranstead, Alexandria St. John, Alivia St. John, Tristan Phillips and Lillian Ranstead; paternal grandparents, Joe and Terri Ranstead; maternal grandparents, Alcinda and Shawn Blevins; paternal...
Elaine Elizabeth Towne died at Monument Health in Rapid City, S.D., on Friday, March 12, 2021. She was born on Oct. 2, 1929, to Arthur and Amelia Karnatz in Esbon, Kan. She married Richard A. Towne on May 16, 1947. They had four children; Linda E. (Butch) Lindsey, Marsha L. (Bradly) Colling, Richard M. (Dana McDaniels) Towne, and Robert Allen Towne (died when only five hours old). Elaine worked at St. Catherines Hospital in McCook, Neb., De Paul Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyo., and Rapid City Regiona...
Ronald D. “Frosty” Clegg, age 82, of Mankato, died Saturday, March 27, at the Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, April 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato. A full obituary will be published later....
Coleen Marie Burgess, the daughter of Mildred (Appl) and Charles Watson, was born May 15, 1938, at Leota, Kan. She died Thursday, March 18, at her home at Esbon. Coleen received her formal education attending schools at Leota and then Karval, Colo. She was married to Bobby Baker on July 14, 1956, and to this union four children were born, Roy, Ray, Deborah and Robert Baker. This marriage later dissolved. In 2000, Coleen joined Gale Burgess and they were blessed with 21 years together, making their home on the farm northeast of Esbon. Coleen...
Claudine Jeanette Graves, 83, died March 10, at Jewell County Hospital, Mankato. Burial will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif., next to her husband, Harry Graves. She is survived by two sons, Kurt Graves, Jewell, and Randy Graves, Los Angeles. Kleppinger Funeral Home in Jewell, is handling arrangements....
Former Hastings resident Marjorie Lucile Lake was born on Feb. 17, 1925, in Mankato, Kan., to Andrew (Andy) and Amy Ozella (Marshall) Smith. She died Friday, March 19, in Solomon, Kan., with family by her side. Marge was raised in North- branch, Kan., attended Northbranch Friends Academy and graduated in 1942. On March 7, 1947, she was united in marriage to Ralph Lake in Mankato. They were blessed with two sons, Michael and Scott. Marge was an active member of Lakeside Community Church of the...
Lorene Doris Loop, 93, died Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice of the Ascension Via Christi Regional Medical Center-St. Francis Campus in Wich- ita, Kan. She was born in Republic, Kan., on Dec. 22, 1927, the daughter of Harry Vernon and Hester Mae Mahagan Stenson. Lorene graduated from high school in Hardy, Neb., in 1945. She later attended the Bryan Memorial School of Nursing through the U.S. Army Cadet Nurses Corp in Lincoln, Neb., where she graduated in 1948 as a...
Dwane Rice died in his home in Jewell March 21, 2021. Dwane was born Feb. 21, 1938, in Exeter, Neb., to Wayne E, Rice and Eva L. (Derry) Rice. He was one of 13 children. On March 1, 1955, at the age of 17 years, Dwane enlisted into the Army. Dwane spent 20 years in the Army to serve his country. On May 13, 1957, he was united in marriage to Hollie Faye Taylor. In this union three children were born: Dwane E. Rice Jr., Milburn W. Rice and Kathy M. (Rice) Mallory. Hollie and the two boys traveled to several of the places where Dwane was...
Clayton Edward Myers, the son of Barnes and Elizabeth (Sinn) Myers, was born Oct. 9, 1936, on a farm in rural Thayer Coun- ty between Gilead and Heb-ron. He died March 18, at the Parkview Haven Nursing Home at Deshler, at the age of 84 years, 5 months, 9 days. Clay attended Hebron Public Schools. He was inducted into the United States Navy serving during the Korean War from September of 1954 to October of 1957. Returning home, he received his welding certificate from Milford Technical College....
