Funeral services for Virginia King of Hay Springs will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.

Virginia Loraine King was born to James Edward Walgren and Emma Elvera (Anderson) Walgren on November 7, 1919 in Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska. Virginia passed away on June 3, 2015 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, Hay Springs, Sheridan County, Nebraska. Virginia was a resident of Pioneer Manor Nursing Home since July, 2014.

Virginia was raised on a ranch south and west of Hay Springs, Nebraska in Dawes County, Nebraska. She was the third of five children born to James Edward Walgren and Emma E. Walgren. She had two older brothers, Wayne Walgren and Harold Walgren, and two younger brothers, William Walgren and Gerald Walgren.

While growing up on the ranch and farmstead in Dawes County, Nebraska, Virginia attended grade school at Pleasant Hill School. She described an idyllic childhood with her four brothers teasing her unmercifully and so she learned to have a sense of humor as well as an ability to stand up for herself. During her youth, Virginia discovered that she loved to dance and had a wonderful sense of rhythm.

Virginia graduated from Hay Spring High School in 1936, and on December 16 of 1936, she married the love of her life, Kenneth J. King. To that marriage, three children were born, Keith K. King, Elsie M. King (now Caparoon) and Dennis D. King.

After marrying Kenneth J. King, the two of them worked side by side to make a home and a living for their family. As a young farm couple they were proof that hard work can bring success while adhering to strong moral and religious values. Virginia had many talents which are representative of young women of that era. Included in her many talents was the ability to put together a meal upon short notice when friends, family and neighbors dropped by; She was an excellent cook and especially an excellent pie maker. Along with her skills at homemaking and raising a family, Virginia worked side by side with her husband, Kenneth, in the fields. Virginia could plow a field and harvest a crop as well as many farmers. She was also adept at milking cows and shingling roofs. Virginia, on her own, shingled most of the farm outbuildings at one time or another.

Virginia was also an excellent seamstress making many of the clothes for the family and later on for her grandchildren.

As time takes its toll on the body, Virginia discovered the enjoyment of travel. She traveled to many interesting places. While Kenneth was yet alive, they traveled together and enjoyed some of the fruits of their labor. Kenneth died in 1998, and Virginia continued on alone yet still enjoying travel and the close and loving relationship she had with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Karlene Dawn Pinnt, 49, of Spearfish, South Dakota passed away on June 6, 2015 at Northern Hill Training Center in Spearfish, South Dakota. Private graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Paul Smith officiating.

Karlene was born on January 9, 1966 in Chadron, Nebraska to Robert and Jacquelyn Pinnt of Chadron, Nebraska. Karlene lived in Custer, South Dakota from 1972 to 1995. She moved to Spearfish, South Dakota in 1995 and resided there until she passed away.

Her survivors include; parents Robert and Jacquelyn Pinnt; Brother, Clayton Pinnt and family of Chadron, Nebraska; Sister, Janelle Cripps and family of Gering, Nebraska and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Stillman and Beatice Edwards; John and Leona Pinnt and Brother Owen Gene Pinnt.

Our sweet, pleasant, kind and patient gal will surely be missed.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Henry Edward Scherbarth of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska Friday, June 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM with Pastor Peter Bertram officiating. Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.

Henry Edward Scherbarth was born on December 9, 1919, the youngest of three children, to Fred and Mary Scherbarth of Hay Springs and died June 8, 2015 at the age of 95. He lived and died in the house where he was born. Henry was baptized July 13, 1920 and confirmed June 24, 1934 in the Zion Lutheran Church in Hay Springs.

Formal education included elementary grades in a one-room schoolhouse near his home, high school in Hay Springs (the class of 1938) and geological studies on the GI bill at the Geological Institute of America in Los Angeles.

Henry was drafted into the army in 1942 and served in New Guinea and Australia without a furlough until discharged in 1947. While in Basic Training he proved to be an excellent marksman only to be surpassed by his company captain. (It is said that he could hit a silver dollar on the fence south of his house about 100 yards away.) After the war Henry returned to ranch with his parents.

Geraldine Ruleau became his June 13, 1950. Henry and Gerry provided a home, during childhood and adolescent years for Nick Provost, Susan Bigler, Herb Red Cloud and others. Their nephews, the Stultz boys, Mike and Paul, spent several summers with them and learned to hunt rocks from Henry.

Henry accumulated a great pile of special rocks from the Nebraska, Wyoming and South Dakota area some of which he turned into bola ties and necklaces. His collection also includes rocks from other areas of the world.

Besides hunting rocks, he also hunted wild game-deer in Nebraska and South Dakota, coyotes up and down the local roads, ducks, pheasants and grouse.

There was also time to fish. One of his earlier exploits was to catch a large trout with his bare hands from a pool in Bordeaux Creek. Fishing took him to Alaska to chase salmon and halibut.

When he had time, he farmed. Henry was especially proud of his Hereford cows. He was also noted for raising purebred Corriedale sheep especially for their wool. Crops included corn, wheat, oats, barley, alfalfa, etc. He was an active farmer to the end.

On March 19, 1992 Geraldine, his wife, passed away. In the years following Arlin Scherbarth and Rodney Scherbarth, his nephews’ sons assisted Henry on the farm. Rodney worked with Henry during the last 25 years.

Henry Edward Scherbarth is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, parents Fred and Mary Scherbarth; his brother, Leonard; and his sister, Rosemarie Blundell. Survivors include his many nieces and nephews and their families.

Memorial has been established for the Zion Lutheran Church. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary of Hay Springs is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Joseph “Bubs” Heiting of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Lister-Sage Community Building in Hay Springs with Reverend Al Trucano officiating. Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.

Mr. Heiting passed away on June 9, 2015 in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Bubs was born on May 2, 1932.

He was 83.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Orval Weyers 81, of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be

held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Hay

Springs with Father Joseph K. Joseph and Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will be

at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Mirage Flats. A rosary will be held on Monday, June

22, 2015 at 7:00 PM at the church.

Orval Leonard Weyers died on June 19, 2015. He was born on August 30, 1933, the

youngest four children to Pete and Annie Weyers of Hay Springs. He lived and died in

the house where he was born.

Orval attended a one room schoolhouse, RiverView, for his grade school years. He

boarded in Hay Springs for his high school years. In 1955, he graduated from the

University of Nebraska Ag College with a degree in Conservation. Upon graduation

through the Army ROTC he was stationed in Germany and France. After he completed

his military service he and an Army buddy purchased a small French car (the Citroen)

and traveled through southern Europe, the Middle East and Southern Asia to India.

They returned back to the US via an American oil tanker upon which their wages were 1

cent per month. In 1959, Orval began working for the Kimball, Nebraska Soil

Conservation Service. In March 1960, he quit to begin operating the family farm. In

summer 1961, he married Mary Anderson, whom he had met on a blind date. They

spent 54 years together.

Orval delighted in being involved in the community. He joined the NFO (National

Farmers Organization). He was on the Sheridan County Fair Board and the Alliance

Coop board of directors (now Westco). He was a member of the Knights of Columbus

and enjoyed assisting with the District 30 “PlayDay.” He served 24 years on the District

30 School board, most of the time as president. He served on the Sheridan County

School Reorganization Committee. He was a member of St. Columbkille Catholic

Church where he assisted with the finance committee, the maintenance committee, and

the annual Appeals Program. He lectured and serviced as Eucharistic minister. He

was active in the American Legion where he served as commander from 2003-2014.

Orval is survived by his wife, Mary Weyers, his son, Neal Weyers and wife Twila

Weyers; daughter Sonya Robinette and husband Jerry Robinette. Orval is survived by

the four grandsons, Austin Weyers (Morgan), Garrett Weyers, JJ Jara and Jacob Jara

(Tiniqua), and one great grandchildren. Orval is further survived by his brothers, Leo

Weyers (Idonna) and Louis Weyers (Linda).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hay Springs Pool Fund or the Lister

Sage maintenance committee. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels

Mortuary, PO Box 443. Hay Springs, NE 69347.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Elvena Cowher passed away at Highland Park Care Center Friday evening,  June 19, 2015.  She was only 6 days shy of her 95th birthday.

Helen was born on June 24, 1920 on a farm about 20 miles northwest of Alliance. Her parents were K. M. and Ellenora (Christensen) Christensen.

Helen was preceded in death by her two older brothers, Algo and Howard and a younger sister, Gladys.

While living in Alliance during WWII she met her future husband, Don W. Cowher who was stationed at the Alliance air base. They married in 1944. They had one son, Lonnie D. Cowher. Her husband Don passed away in 1989.

Helen is survived by her son, Lonnie and his wife, Patti, her two grandchildren, Jennifer Hurst of Scottsdale, AZ and Chelsea Cowher of Portland, OR. She had several nieces and nephews.

Helen wished for a small private funeral with just her immediate family. She will be buried beside her

husband in the Alliance Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Alliance.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Corale “Dood” Vay Parker, 81, of Hay Springs passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015. She was born

January 25, 1934 to William Harrison and Viola (Bristol) Smith. Corale spent the majority of her life

caring for children, first as director of Head Start and then many years in her home daycare, where

she was ‘grandma’ to all she cared for.

Dood is survived by her husband William Parker of Hay Springs; sister Diane (Dave) Hill of Rapid

City, SD; brother Duane (Rosalie) of Pullayup, WA; sister-in-laws Joan Smith of Rapid City, SD and

Pat Smith of Hartford, SD. She is also survived by her children Brad (Linda) Parker of Gillette, WY;

Craig Parker of Hay Springs; Scott (Terri) Parker of Hay Springs; and Kelly Parker of Rapid City,

SD; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and four brothers, her grandsons Christopher

William Parker and Owen Bradley Parker.

A memorial service will be held at a date to be determined.

A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department. Donations may be

sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Iolene (Gasseling) Pipitt passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Arizona at Hospice of the Valley Friendship Village where she succumbed to her 36 year battle with cancer. She was born March 30, 1933 to Frank and Celestia (Hollinrake) Gasseling in Hemingford, NE. She married Morris Dean Pipitt on June 14, 1951.

Barbara was an excellent farm wife, cook, gardener, seamstress, crafter and above all was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.

Morris and Barbara farmed southwest of Hemingford for over 45 plus years. They enjoyed many “Snowbird” winters in Texas and Arizona, before permanently moving to Arizona in 1999.

She is survived by her husband, Morris of 64 years; daughters Denice (Mike) Yardley of Oklahoma City; Susan (Bruce) Winten of Hemingford NE; Carolyn (Bob) Phillips of Hemingford NE; and son
Greg Pipitt (Cindy) of Alliance NE, 7 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren; sister Madaline Manion of Alliance NE; and sisters-in-law Orleatha Gasseling of Pomeroy WA and Joan Gasseling of Seattle WA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Eleanor Gasseling, brothers Harold Gasseling, Kenneth Gasseling and Edward Gasseling; brothers-in-law Thomas Manion, Mohammed Tafala, sister-in law Marjorie Tafala Pipitt; niece Colleen Messersmith; nephews William Manion and Dennis Manion.

Funeral services will be held Friday July 3, 2015 at St. Bridgets Catholic Church, Hemingford NE at 10:30 am with interment in the Hemingford Cemetary. Memorials may be given to Hemingford Volunteer Fire Dept., American Cancer Society or donor’s choice.

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A memorial service for Dora A. Hale, age 96, will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at

10:00 AM at the Crawford United Methodist Church with Pastor Dusty Sprague

officiating. Inurnment will be at the Crawford City Cemetery. Dora passed away on

June 25, 2015 at Crawford, Nebraska.

The daughter of Henry and Minnie (Wright) Soester, Dora was born at the family home

in Dawes County on November 9, 1918. Her childhood was spent on her parents’ farm

near Squaw Mound. She attended a rural school through the 8th grade then worked for

her room and board during her high school years in Crawford. After graduating, she

was employed at the Crawford Bakery.

Dora was an active 4-H member as a child and attended the first 4-H camp held at the

Crawford City Park. She later served as a 4-H leader. She was also a member of the

Squaw Mound Band under the direction of Bill Schmidt and often told of the band

traveling to the State Fair in Lincoln in the back of a truck.

On July 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Ellis Hale. Two children, a son Emmett

and a daughter Pam were born to this union.

Ellis and Dora farmed 80 acres southeast of Crawford for a few years before moving

across the road to a larger farm which they rented until 1956. At that time, they moved

to Crawford where Dora lived until her death.

Dora worked as a janitor at the Crawford telephone office until going to work in 1960 as

a secretary at the Fort Robinson Historical Museum. Her interest in local history made

this position very enjoyable for her. She retired from the Fort museum in 1990 but later

spent many hours as a volunteer at the Crawford Historical Museum.

Throughout her life, Dora was involved in community service. She was active in the

Methodist Church, Squaw Mound Homemakers Club, Royal Neighbors, the Foster

Grandparent program, RSVP and many other organizations. For several years, she

and Ellis organized the served Christmas dinners for those who had no other place to

go. Anyone who wished to attend was welcome.

Dora enjoyed gardening and sharing her produce with others. She especially liked

raising flowers and always had a beautiful yard. Sewing, cooking, traveling, and

attending music jamborees were also favorite activities.

Survivors include her son, Emmett (Jan) Hale of Crawford; daughter, Pam Schuetz of

Cheyenne, WY; granddaughters, Brenda (Ron) Fanning and Wendy Pino; great-

grandchildren, Chris (Jaime) Schuetz, Kevin Pino, and Cody Harris; great-great-

granddaughter, Jayda Schuetz all of Cheyenne; sisters-in-law, Edith Soester of OK and

Verna Soester of Lusk, WY and numerous other relatives and friends.

Dora was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ellis; brothers Kenneth,

Howard, and Raymond; son-in-law Joel Schuetz and grandson Dennis Schuetz.

Memorials are suggested to the Crawford Methodist Church, Crawford Historical

Society, Crawford Fire Department, or the donor’s choice. Memorials may be sent to

Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Crawford is in charge of arrangements.

Celebration of life will be held Monday, July 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. the Church of Nativity Catholic Church

in Harrison, NE with Father Bernard Berger officiating. Wake services will be held Sunday, July 5, 2015 at

7:00 p.m. at the Church of Nativity Catholic Church in Harrison, NE. Inurnment will be in the Harrison

Catholic Cemetery.

Bonnie Broderick, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 9, 2015 at

Dixie Regional Hospital in St. George, UT.

Bonnie was born on May 18, 1931 to Francis ‘Bud’ Bourret and Lucy Fern (Eberspecher) Bourret in

Harrison, NE. She graduated from Sioux County High School in 1950. On December 23, 1950, she

married Tom Broderick and together they raised their two children, Mike and Susie.

Bonnie is survived by her two children, Mike Broderick and his wife Connie of Sublimity, OR and Susie

Hatch and her husband Jeff of St. George, UT. She is survived by five grandchildren, Kirby Broderick and

his wife Bronwen of Portland, OR; Amy (Broderick) Moore and her husband Brian of Albany, OR; Holly

(Broderick) Woods and her husband Will of Salem, OR; Jolie (Hatch) DeLong and her husband Blake of

Phoenix, AZ; and Tom Hatch and his wife Carrie of Big Piney, WY. She is also survived by six great-

grandchildren, Charlotte Broderick, Benson and Lucan Woods, Lila DeLong, and Shelby and Lena Hatch.

Bonnie is also survived by her brother, James Bourret and his wife Linda of Casper, WY; sister, Kay Stone

of Gillette, WY; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 39 years, infant twin sons Tim and Tom

Broderick, brothers Bill and Larry Bourret.

Bonnie, lovingly called Noni by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, had a big heart and a warm

and inviting personality that allowed everyone around her to feel comfortable being themselves. She

had a witty sense of humor and could captivate a room with her funny stories. In her earlier years, she

worked as a schoolteacher and beauty operator. She loved her family deeply and was a wonderful wife,

daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed hand quilting, playing card

games, and watching sports, but loved nothing more than to spend time with her loved ones.

Memorials may be sent to your favorite charity. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box

970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Willa A. Lynn, 90, died Sunday, June 28, 2015 at her home.

She was born August 11, 1924 in Bingham, Nebraska to Amos and Ethel (Diamond) Taylor, the third of seven daughters.

She married Robert Lynn in October of 1958.  She resided in Alliance and the surrounding comminutes most of her life.  She worked as a cook and babysitter.  Her greatest joy in life was seeing and caring for her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her children, Don Turner of Caney, Oklahoma, Shirley (Gary) Keane of Hemingford, Regina (Marvin) Schwartz, Mary (Mike) Bannan, and Robert Lynn, Jr., all of Alliance.  She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; her sisters, Doris Doyle of Alliance and Janet Lore of Polk, Nebraska; and several nieces, nephews and special people that have cared for her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son Mark, 1 grandson, 2 granddaughters and 4 sisters.

Memorial services will be held Friday, July 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.  Reverend Don Mink will officiate.  Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at, 607 E. 9th Street, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.  Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Karlene Dawn Pinnt, 49, of Spearfish, South Dakota passed away on June 6, 2015 at Northern Hill Training Center in Spearfish, South Dakota. Private graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Paul Smith officiating.

Karlene was born on January 9, 1966 in Chadron, Nebraska to Robert and Jacquelyn Pinnt of Chadron, Nebraska. Karlene lived in Custer, South Dakota from 1972 to 1995. She moved to Spearfish, South Dakota in 1995 and resided there until she passed away.

Her survivors include; parents Robert and Jacquelyn Pinnt; Brother, Clayton Pinnt and family of Chadron, Nebraska; Sister, Janelle Cripps and family of Gering, Nebraska and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her Grandparents Stillman and Beatice Edwards; John and Leona Pinnt and Brother Owen Gene Pinnt.

Our sweet, pleasant, kind and patient gal will surely be missed.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Marvin Lee Pebley, 78, of Alliance, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.
He was born on September 14, 1936 in Chappell, NE to Harry and Agnes (Johnsen) Pebley.  On August 26, 1956 he married the love of his life Phyllis Christensen.  To this union they were blessed with three daughters.

Marvin was a master electrician, gas fitter and plumber, owning his own businesses in Oshkosh and Alliance, NE.  Upon his retirement he had worked with Kriz-Davis for 22 years selling electrical supplies to many area businesses and electricians making many friends along his travels.

One of the causes closest to his Marvin’s heart was the volunteer fire service.  He began his service with the Chappell Volunteer Fire Department in 1957.  Shortly after moving to Oshkosh in 1965 he became fire chief and served in that capacity until 1973 when he moved his family to Alliance.  While involved with the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department he was elected as President of the Nebraska State Volunteer Firefighter’s Association in 1982.  He served a total of 10 years on the state board.

Marvin was a Master Mason, member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Men and the Eagles.

Marvin especially enjoyed his grandchildren and their activities, spending time at his Lake McConaughey home and at his shop with his Happy Hour buddies.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis Pebley of Alliance; daughters, Dawn (Jimmy) Butcher of Alliance, Linda (Kevin) Monahan of Murray, NE and Melody Pebley and Rick Finley of Grand Island; his grandchildren, Chelsea (Jeremy) Kuhn, Kameron and Kaelyn Monahan, Kearra Finley and soon to be great grandbaby Kuhn.  He is also survived by his brother Kenneth Pebley of Chappell, NE.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George Morr, Richard Morr and James Pebley.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Alliance United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating.  Inurnment will be in the church columbarium, which he helped build.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alliance United Methodist Church or the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.  Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Pittman, 86, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Alliance.

Betty Jane (Weinmaster) Pittman was born July 7, 1928 in Worland, WY to Pauline & Andrew Weinmaster.  Betty attended school in Cedar Valley K-8 and graduated from Gering High School in 1946.  She married Riney Bertram they had 3 children, Rodney, Michael, & Renee.

Betty married James Pittman they were married for 34 years.  James brought 5 children into the marriage, Kevin, Rebecca (Becky), Jack, Debra, & David.

Betty had a career in law enforcement for 35 years.  She was with the Scottsbluff County Sheriff’s Office and Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office.  She enjoyed her church; spending time with her friends at Rosewood Estates and she loved being with her family.

Survivors are her daughter, Renee Smith of Alliance NE, her grandson, Michael Adams of Lincoln NE, daughter-in-law, Shirley Bertram of Gothenburg NE and grandchildren, Jennifer & Scott Mavin and children Lexi, & Brea of Carlisle IA, Jason Reitz and Allie Dunne and children twins, Lily and Hazel of New Orleans LA, daughter-in-law, Doris Bertram of Aynor, SC, and grandchildren, Nikki (Bertram) Wolford husband, Ryan and children Madison, Alexi, Ryott of Conway SC, Ricky McLaughlin (Sherri) and children, Seth Megan of Westminster SC, daughter-in-law, Sandy Pittman (Kevin) Torrington, WY, daughter, Jennifer (Jeff) Branson and children, Ayden & Braylon of Chadron, NE, daughter, Sarah Pittman and children, Raelynne & Clayton of Torrington, WY, Jack (Patt) Pittman of Morrill NE  and sons, Andy (Alisa) Pittman  and family of Scottsbluff NE, Adam and family of Mitchell NE, Jacob Pittman Caitlin Daughter Tatum Gering. She is also survived by her sister, Maxine Fox of Alliance, NE and her son, Andy Weinmaster and Deb Brown of Alliance NE, her brother Rubin (Edna) Weinmaster of Loveland CO, their children, Eric (Sherri) Weinmaster and family of Fort Collins CO and Lisa (Russ) Glauner and family of Cheyenne WY as well as numerous other great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews & other family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, sons Rodney and Michael Bertram step-son, Kevin Pittman, step-daughter, Becky Gaskill, nephew, Joseph Fox and grandson, Jimmy Pittman and various other family members.

In lieu of flower family requests memorials be given to Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and School Endowment Fund in Alliance, NE.

Memorial services will be Monday, July 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church with Reverend Martin T. Schnare officiating. Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Pete Wood will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 2:00 PM at

Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Jim Rasmussen officiating.

Mr. Edgar Dean (Pete) Wood. age 80, lost a long battle with Dementia on July 29, 2014.

He passed at home with his greatest cheerleader by his side of over sixty years.

He was the son of Mr. Reuben Bayard Wood and Mrs. Opal (Gibbs) Wood, who are

both deceased.

He is survived by his ever loving wife, Gertrude (Cookey) Wood, including two sons,

David Wayne Wood and wife Merissa of Longmont, CO. Randy Dean Wood and wife

LuAnn of Elon, NC; Five grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and countless

nieces and nephews.

Being the youngest of six children he was preceded in death by Clifford A. Wood, Virgil

W. Wood, Lavern E. Wood, Eugene A. Wood, Vivian A (Wood) Boyd.

He graduated from Prep High School in Chadron Ne, and was a member of the state

champion basketball team of 1952, after school he married Cookey Fesler on August

20, 1953 and moved to California to pursue a career in carpentry. He returned to

Chadron in the late 50s, and continued to build and remodel homes thru out Dawes

County and the state until they moved to Lake Powell Arizona in 1987 where they lived

until his passing.

A very accomplished carpenter and wood carver, Pete’s love for woodworking always

was high on his list, from building several boats, homes, and restaurants, to carving

some of the most beautiful art seen anywhere. He was very active in the Elks Lodge of

Chadron and instrumental in the design and building of the Elks Lodge. Along with

many people he helped in Chadron, he loved coaching little league baseball and had

one team that won both round robin and tournament play.

A memorial to celebrate his life is being planned for the summer of 2015 around Fur

Trade Days to allow the children and grandchildren time to plan for travel. Rev Jim

Rasmussen, if available will say a few words for Pete.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

If you would like to give a donation, the family asks that you please make them to your

local hospice organization, for without them Cookey would have had a much more

difficult journey.

Elmer Ray Havranek, 92, passed away July 3, 2015 at West Haven, Utah.

He was born July 5, 1922 in Hemingford, Nebraska the son of John and Kristine F. (Liska) Havranek.

Elmer married Leona M. Westlake in Reno, Nevada.

He served in World War II in the U.S. Air Force.

Elmer traveled the world as part of his job.  During Vietnam he traveled to Germany often to negotiate contracts for Aircraft Maintenance.  He retired from McClellan Air Force Base.

Surviving are his son Richard (Cheryl) Havranek, three grandchildren, Greg (Jackie), Loren (Teresa), Michelle (Debbie), 7 great-grandchildren , 3 great-great-grandchildren , and 2 are on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Lauren, five sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery with military honors.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lillie Elaine Hennings died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Heritage Estates in Gering, NE.

She was born January 17, 1927 in Morrill, NE to Robert and Belle (Gregory) Reed.  Lillie attended the Morrill Schools graduating in 1945.

On December 30, 1945 she was united in marriage to Raymond Hennings.  They lived and farmed southwest of Hemingford from 1946 to 2000.

Lillie was a member of the Congregational Church in Hemingford.  While wintering in Arizona they became affiliated members of the Parker Valley Presbyterian Church. After retiring to their home in Scottsbluff, she attended Plymouth Congregational Church.  She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary No. 9 in Hemingford as well as a past member of the Box Butte Sam’s Camping Club where she served as chaplain.  While living in Scottsbluff she was active with the senior center where she also served as chaplain.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 5 sisters, Alice Cline, Hannah Frick, Ethel Strong, Ella Stewart and Daisy Trauernicht, her 4 brothers, Howard Reed, David Reed, James Reed and Burt Reed and 3 grandchildren.

She is survived by her sons, John (Carol) Hennings, Gary (Lelo) Hennings and Kenneth (Barbara Sue) Hennings.  She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and her sisters-in-law, Shirley Reed and Georgia Solterbeck.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hemingford Congregational Church with Pastor Jim West officiating.  Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Congregational Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Maxine Phillip, 97, of Alliance, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.

Maxine was born January 4, 1918 to Claud B. and Emma (Bauer) Donovan ten

miles northeast of Alliance, Nebraska in the family home.

She graduated from Alliance High School in 1935. She was baptized in the United Methodist Church in 1928 and joined the church in 1938 and was very active in church circles and the United Methodist Women.

Maxine married Jean Phillip on April 26, 1941 at the Morrill County Courthouse in Bridgeport, Nebraska.  They were married over 73 years at the time of Jean’s death. She lived all of her life in Alliance, except for a few months in Norman, Oklahoma and seven years in Sidney, Nebraska. She devoted herself to her husband and two children and their families.  Cooking, cleaning, sewing, knitting and reading were her favorites until her eyesight failed.

Her survivors include her son, Jary (Dee) Phillip of Omaha and daughter, Judy (Larry) Mann of Alliance; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren: Jennifer (Tom) Shatel and their children, Sarah, Kate and Anna of Omaha; Alison (Kevin) Streck and their children, Olivia Sikora and Claire of Omaha; Cory (Sherry) Mann and their children, Colter and Chloe of Alliance; and Jared (Melanie) Mann and their children, Keaton and Gavin of Alliance. She is also survived by her brother in law, Robert Phillip of Hermosa, South Dakota.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters and brother, Vivian (Charles) Sherlock, Arleen (Herb) McFall and Harold (Ann) Donovan. Also preceding her in death were her in laws, Kenneth and Harriet Phillip, Leo and Zetta Phillip and Bernadine Phillip.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Following the burial, the family will welcome visitors at a luncheon at the Newberry, 402 Box Butte Avenue in Alliance.  Visitation will be Thursday, July 9 from 1-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alliance United Methodist Church; the Highland Park Care Center Memory Support Unit, 1633 Sweetwater, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301; Prairie Haven Hospice, 3701 Avenue D, Suite 2204, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, 69361; or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.  Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial services for Eileen M. Newblom of Gering, Nebraska formerly of Chadron, NE were

held on July 13, 2015 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron at 11:00 AM with Dr. Reverend Mark

Crist officiating. Inurnment was at Greenwood Cemetery.

Eileen M. Newblom, 91, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Regional West Medical Center,

Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Eileen was born May 11, 1924 in Marquette, Nebraska. She grew up and attended high school in

Grand Island where she was recognized as salutatorian of her class. She was united in marriage

to Vernon C. Newblom on November 11, 1945. They moved to Denver, Colorado where they

lived for a short time and then moved to the Hay Springs area and farmed. They later moved to

Chadron where Eileen worked as a bookkeeper for several area businesses until she retired. She

continued to reside in Chadron until just five years ago when she moved to the

Scottsbluff/Gering area until her death.

She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority. She loved music, dancing, and playing

bridge. Eileen became an accomplished artist and enjoyed sharing her art with family and

friends. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and took great pleasure spending

time with family and friends.

Survivors include: daughter Janelle Ferguson (Dwight Achtenberg), Seattle, WA; daughter

Dianne (Glen) Lore, Gering, NE; and son Bob (Jane) Newblom, Westfield, IN. Five

grandchildren: Travis (Angie) Lore, Elizabeth, CO; Brian (Tonya) Lore, Olathe, KS; Jessica

Newblom, Indianapolis, IN; Abe (Mary) Newblom, Arvada, CO; and Sam Newblom, Westfield,

IN. She also has five great grandchildren: Cooper and Miles Lore, Chloe and Madeline Lore,

and Louise Newblom.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.