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John Wayne Brandt, 76, a longtime Ogallala resident and KOGA Radio broadcaster and salesman, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020. For the past year, John waged a courageous battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer, maintaining his signature optimism throughout. John was born on July 11, 1944, in Hays, Kan., to John B. and Laverna Brandt, the eldest of three children. Since childhood, John was fascinated with radio and liked being around people and talking with them. His mother remembered him bringing...
Jerome Donald Mazour, 91, the son of Lester and Mary (Faimon) Mazour, was born May 12, 1929, in Fairfield, Neb. He died July 19, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society facility at Superior, after staying the last 14 months there. Jerome lived in Nuckolls County his entire life. He was baptized and confirmed at the Assumption Church in Deweese. While growing up on the farm, he attended country school at Shiloh District 12 through the eighth grade, and Nelson Public Schools, graduating from Nelson...
Donald Gene Vorce was born June 13, 1931, in Tobias, to Clarence Marion Vorce and Maude Amy (Eastman) Vorce. He attended Tobias Public Schools, played basketball for the Tobias High School Tigers, and graduated high school (at age 16) with the Class of 1948. Following graduation, Don worked on the railroad before enlisting in the United States Navy in January 1951. His Korean War experiences in the Pacific theater with the Navy’s 7th Fleet included assignments aboard the USS New Jersey, USS Wisconsin and USS Iowa battleships. Portions of his Na...
Wesley E. Alexander, 63, died Sunday, July 19, in Clay County, Kan. He was born on Oct. 31, 1956, to Newell and Doris (Sloan) Alexander at Red Cloud, Neb. Services are pending with Melby Mortuary....
David A. Rohla, 80, died July 8, in Clay Center, Kan. He was born March 4, 1940, the son of Otto and Minnie (Wilton) Rohla in Oak, Neb. David grew up in Mankato, graduating from high school in 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy as a machinist’s mate. He married Mary Jo Gowens on Sept.15, 1977. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2019. David worked for Kansas Department of Transportation for 34 years and retired as the District 3 superintendent. He was also preceded in death by his parents and brother, James. Survivors are his son, David R... Full story
Evelyn Mae Sweet, Superior, was born on July 16, 1919, to Ole and Anna (Jensen) Jeppesen on a farm near Guide Rock, Nebraska. She was only five days shy of celebrating 101 years with her family when she died with dignity and grace on July 11, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones. Evelyn was baptized and confirmed at the Danish Lutheran Church in Abdal, Nebraska. Her early school years were in a little country school near Bostwick followed by two years of high school in Guide Rock before... Full story
David Alan Dillon, 65, the son of Albert and Edith (Holmes) Dillon, was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Concordia. He died June 28, at the Brodstone Memorial Hospital at Superior. David attended school in Superior. He married Betty Dixon on July 23, 1972, at Superior. This union was blessed with a son, Matt. He lived in the communities of Concordia, Superior, Hastings, Burr Oak and Beloit. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Chuck and Donald. Survivors include his wife, Betty of Beloit; son, Matt of Lawrence, Kan.; two... Full story
Dr. Victor Carl Hurtig, Jr. DVM, 80, resident of Courtland, Kan., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and four children on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. He was born Feb.14, 1940, in Concordia, Kan., to Dr. Victor Carl Hurtig, Sr. and Eula Mae Celeste (Anderson) Hurtig. As a young child, Victor loved to play on the floor at the back door, and listen to his father talk to veterinary clients who came to the house... thus the start of his path of becoming a veterinarian just like his own... Full story
Gary Leroy Shuck, 78, of Edgar, the son of Wendell and Vera Schlachter Shuck was born April 27, 1942, at San Pedro, Calif. He died Saturday, July 4, at Mary Lanning Health Care Services in Hastings. Gary moved with his family to Edgar in 1948. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1960. He was united in marriage to Carolyn Kinnaman on June 12, 1960. This union was blessed with three sons. Gary devoted his life to farming at Diamond 7 of Edgar. He is preceded in death by his parents. Gary's... Full story
Marie Marshall, 94, a long-time resident of Superior, died in Fort Worth, Texas on June 19. She married Robert Marshall in Superior, on May 22, 1954, where she taught school and served as a librarian at the Superior Public Library for more than 27 years retiring as the library’s director in January 1997. Her work in support of the public library system earned her admirable recognition with the planning and opening of a new library to better serve her community. Marie enjoyed hosting story t... Full story
Families and friends will gather Saturday, July 18 to celebrate the lives of Ida Mae (Broeckelman) Peroutek and Wayne Broeckelman at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Esbon. Mass of Christian Burial begins at 10 a.m., followed by burial at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery in Esbon.... Full story
Helen Mae (Beezley) Meyer, 87, of Minden, Neb., died July 2, at Kearney County Health Services in Minden. A graveside service will be scheduled at a later date at Park Hill Cemetery in Syracuse, Neb. There will be no visitation as the family has honored Helen’s wish for cremation. Memorials in Helen’s honor are suggested to the family for later designation. Craig Funeral Home in Minden is in charge of the arrangements. She was born on Dec. 28, 1932, in Syracuse, Neb., to Eva (Bassett) Beezley an... Full story
A former Mankato resident, Richard D. (Dick) Boyd has died. A private family funeral is planned for 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Norton. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Concordia. The son of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Boyd Jr., he was the retired publisher of the Norton Telegram newspaper and a long time Kansas sports writer.... Full story
Burton Richard Blair, 76, the son of Wilbur and Birdie (Wyatt) Blair, was born on Sept. 13, 1943, in Superior. He died Tuesday, June 23, at his home in Superior. Burton was a Montrose High School graduate. He enjoyed sporting events on TV, playing bingo and going to coffee and visiting with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Wanda Smith and Marlene Saathoff, and brother, Wylie Blair. Survivors include his brothers, Blaine, and wife Yvonne, of Superior, and Stanley, and wife Linda, of St. Genevieve, Mo. Burton... Full story
Anthony “Tony” Harpham, 49, of Lake Jackson, Texas, died Wednesday, June 24. Tony was born on July 26, 1970, in Superior, to Mike and Doris Harpham. Tony moved to St. Louis, Mo., his junior year of high school where he graduated from Parkway South High School. He went on to graduate with honors with a degree in chemistry from Benedictine College in 1993. Tony met the love of his life, Jennifer Eifler, while attending Benedictine. Tony went on to attend the University of Oklahoma where he graduat... Full story
A graveside services for Darwin Cockroft, 54, of Alma and formerly of Jewell, will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the Ionia Cemetery. Mr. Cockroft died Monday, March 30 at the Alma Manor. Survivors include his father, Daryl (Becky) Cockroft of Jewell; mother, Jamie Lamb (Roger Rooker) of Beloit; brothers, Brian (Debbie) of Esbon and Brad (Karen) of Esbon; step-sister, Jessie (Jason) Eilert of Jewell; and step brothers, Bret (Jessica) Simmelink of Jewell and Eric (Elaine) Rooker of Topeka. Cremation has taken place and there will be no... Full story
Sharon Kay Rust was born Oct. 4, 1941, in Walnut Grove in rural Jewell County, Kan., to Lyle Glen and Verda Eva (Jones) Fringer. She died Tuesday March 24, at the Good Samaritan Center at Superior. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday July 3, at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior. Pastor Robert Hopkins will be officiating. Mrs. Rust has already been laid to rest at the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com. Williams Funeral Home of... Full story
Audyne Delka, 81, a resident of Roanoke, Texas, died May 18. A graveside service is planned for 10:30 Saturday morning at the Bostwick Cemetery. Friends may call or stop by on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Megrue-Price Funeral Home Superior.... Full story
Herbert M. Jeffery, 84, Burr Oak, was born Dec. 5, 1935, in Northbranch. He died June 12, 2020 at home in Wichita, after a long struggle with cancer. Herb was the son of Lewis and Esther (Dillon) Jeffery. He attended Union 1, a one-room school house, and Burr Oak High School, and graduated with a bachelor of science in agriculture from Friends University in 1962. He married Rosetta Stands in 1961, and they made their home on a farmstead in Northbranch. To this union were born Arlen and Teri.... Full story
Steven Wayne King 65, Webber, died at his home on June 13. He was born Feb. 4, 1955, at St. Mary's Hospital in Emporia, Kan., the son of Wayne E. and Wanda (Gardner) King. Surviving family members include his mother, Wanda and step father, Lowell Chambers, Emporia; step daughter, April (Brian) Collicott; grandsons, Michael and Nickolas Collicott, Hastings; sisters, Susan (Daniel) Johnson, Emporia and Linda (Jim) Cunningham, Topeka; nieces and nephews, Jill, Matt, Carla, Randall and Marsha; and... Full story
Bernice Bergman, 88, of Mankato, died Thursday, June 18, at the Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems, Beloit. She was born on Sep. 26, 1931, in Weatherford, Okla., to Jake and Anna (Holly) Hamburger. Bernice graduated from Weather- ford High School and then attended Emporia State University Teachers college getting her bachelor’s degree for teaching. She taught in various schools, including Mankato then later became a full-time farmer’s wife. Bernice married Bill Conner and in that marriage they were blessed with four children: Mike, Bev... Full story
Loretta Anna Alma (Heitmann) Schardt, 96, the oldest of five children, was born to Louis and Meta (Bohl- ing) Heitmann on Oct. 7, 1923, near Hardy. Loretta filled her home with love for her family, and her love for the outdoors was evident in her flowers and gardening. Her love of God was seen in her humble and strong faith. She died at her rural Byron home June 19. Loretta was baptized Oct. 21, 1923, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in rural Byron by Pastor Seybold. Her baptism verse was Mark... Full story
Lorna Jean (Underwood) Hajny of Smith Center, died June 17, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. She previously resided on a farm in the Esbon area. She was born Sept.1, 1928, on a farm near Otego, Kan., to parents Charley and Elsie (Snyder) Underwood. She graduated from Esbon High School. Lorna worked at Southwestern Bell and after marriage raised a family and worked hard helping on the farm. She enjoyed her grandchildren, bowling, playing bingo, gardening, cooking and community activities in... Full story
Ronald Dale Michel, 70, of Lincoln, Neb., (formally of Edgar) died June 18, in Lincoln, Neb. He was born on June 16, 1950, in Auburn to Clarence and Ruby (Vick- ers) Michel. He moved to Edgar in 1958 and was raised by his great- uncle and aunt, Roy and Flora Arnold. He graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1968 and went on to graduate from Central Nebraska Tech. Ron married LeAnn Mills on Sept. 26,1970, in Edgar. He worked for Hastings Pork for 18 years and later the United States Postal... Full story
Delain “Dan” Danehey died unexpectedly on June 2, in Fountain Hills, Ariz. He was born on Sept. 16, 1934, in Lawrence, Neb., the only child of Neil and Caroline (Reiman) Danehey. Dan grew up on the family farm and graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1956. He met his future wife, Shelly (Kort) Danehey, in 1955, later marrying her in 1959. After the wedding, he returned to Dover, Del., where he served in the U.S. Air Force. Following their relocation to Arlington Heights, Ill., in 1960, Dan resumed his accounting career with Ernst & (Er... Full story
