Leona G. Reynolds, 72, died Friday, July 31, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born April 2, 1943 in Chadron, Nebraska to Edward and Blanche (Meckem) DeBock.

She married Jerry L. Reynolds on October 4, 1961 in Alliance, Nebraska.

She was an active member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, past-president of the Eagles Auxiliary, a member of the Box Butte General Hospital Auxiliary and R.S.V.P.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Reynolds of Alliance; her daughter, Cynthia (Paul) Kusek of Alliance; her sisters, Charlotte Kriz of Chadron and Mary Alice Scott of Lockhart, TX; her brothers, Ray DeBock of Nashville, TN, and Roy DeBock of Cleona, PA.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Ben (Shannon) Faber of Denver, CO, Matt (LaRee) Faber of Fort Collins, CO, James (Abby) Reynolds of Lincoln, and Arthur Reynolds of North Platte; her great-grandchildren, Guinevere and Willow Faber of Denver, CO, and Kamdyn Faber of Fort Collins, CO; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Donald Reynolds, her daughter Wanda Reynolds, brothers Leo and James DeBock, her sister Myrna Duskin, brother-in-law, Rich Reynolds, and her mother and father-in-law, Ann and Arthur Reynolds.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Father John Kakkuzhiyil will officiate.  Wake services will be held Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be given to R.S.V.P., or the St. Agnes Academy Foundation.

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

Leslie Alan Walters, age 62, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2015.

Les was born on December 19, 1952 to Jerry and Florence (Nyquist) Walters.

He graduated from Hemingford High School in 1971, married Chris Warren and enlisted into the Navy.  While stationed in San Diego, California, their first child was born.  After completing his enlistment in 1977, Les and family returned home to Hemingford and he started Walters Repair Service while raising livestock and farming. Three children were born from this union.

He is survived by his partner, Lynn Covalt of Hemingford; his children, Tanya Betancourt, Alisa (Chad) Jones, and Travis (Amber) Walters, all of Sioux City, Iowa; his grandchildren, Alexandra Allen of Lincoln, Effrain Betancourt of Clermont, Florida, Samantha Allen, Tasha Franco, and Alanna and Connor Walters, all of Sioux City, Iowa. He is also survived by his parents, Jerry and Florence Walters of Hemingford; his sister, Lenni (Tim) Johnson of Hemingford; nieces, Brook Raschke (Brian Johnson) of Hemingford and Sara Johnson (Joe Peneton) of Arvada, Colorado; his aunt, Karol Nyquist of Scottsbluff; and several cousins.

Les was preceded in death by his grandparents, Aron and Wilma Nyquist and Frank and May Walters, and aunts and uncles.

Memorial services will be held Monday, August 31, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.

In remembrance, memorials may be given to Camp Hope, which helps cancer survivors and their families at, Camp Hope CTC, 3911 Ave. B, 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.

Kenny R. Stark, 43, died Thursday, August 6, 2015 at his home in Alliance.

He was born on March 22, 1972 in Grand Island, NE to Dennis R. and Barbara L. (Huber) Stark.

Kenny was well known for his big heart (and mouth) and was loved by so many. To know Kenny was to love Kenny. His contagious laugh, bright smile and charismatic personality will be dearly missed.  His sudden departure broke the chain in our family, but we know that someday we will be together again and the chain will link once more. Until then, soar Kenny and watch over us.

He is survived by his daughter, Madison Stark of Alliance, his mother and step-father, Bunny and Mark Saum of Casa Grande, AZ, his brothers and sisters, Shawn (Natalie) Miller of Alliance, Lisa (David) Lott of Olympia, WA, Rod Stark of Knoxville, TN, Kelly (Ryan) Libsack, Tracy (Claudia) Stark and Denny (Brandy) Stark all of Alliance, Jennifer (Saum) (Jeff) Vogel of Gainesville, FL and Jimmy (Rana) Saum of Seward, NE. He is also survived by his grandmother, Ina Huber of Alliance and by nephews and nieces, Nick, Tommy and Dillon Miller, Fort Collins, Summer, Nicole and Brooke Stark, Knoxville, Sage Macke and Faith Stackenwalt, Alliance, Ashley Sundeen, Brocket, and Corbin and Bailey Stark, Alliance, Banyn, Cormic and Jepsen Stark, Alliance, Kaden Saum, Seward, Layne and Emerie Vogel, Gainesville, Kaylee and Rhianna Lott, Olympia.

He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, William and Opal Saum, Estelle Huber, his cousin, Andee Huber and his uncles, Gordon Stark and Gary Huber.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, August 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Berean Church with Greg Carter officiating. As a family we are requesting that any avid golfers please wear your golfer attire. We know Kenny would’ve loved that.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

A memorial for his daughter’s education fund has been established with Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union in the name of Madison Stark, 217 Toluca, Alliance, NE.

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

Erma Dean Kirkendall, 73, died Monday, August 10, 2015 at her home in Alliance.

Dean was born on August 20, 1941 in Gatesville, TX to Ernest and Lillian Myrtle (Griffin) Herrington.

On February 4, 1964 she was united in marriage to Ted W. Kirkendall.

She is survived by her husband, her children, James Kirkendall of Crowley, CO, Frank (Debi)  Kirkendall of Mosca, CO and Carla Heckman of Alliance, her grandchildren, Dustin (Tabatha) Kirkendall, Nicole Carragher, Kameron (Austin) Gray, Jordan Heckman and Jeffery Heckman, her great-grandchildren, Aaliyah, Alyssa, Olivia, Isabella and Sayde.  She is also survived by her brothers and sister, John Herrington of Maysville, OK, George (Mary) Kirkendall of Roswell, NM, Viola Foster of Phoenix, AZ, Wayne (Nel) Herrington of Encino, NM and Joseph Herrington of Alliance.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Charlie Herrington and Jimmy Douglas Herrington and her twin sister, Emma Jean Hooser

Memorial services will be Friday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Rowe officiating.  Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Therese M. Weber, 88, died Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Marshall, Texas.

She was born in Alliance on June 11, 1927 to Joseph and Frances (Gilshannon) Coupens. Therese attended high school at St. Agnes Academy.

She met a handsome sailor, Harold Weber and they were married in Norfolk, VA on August 7, 1945. They were blessed with 5 children, Joe, Jack, Jim, Jeff and Cari.  The Weber’s lived on a farm east of Alliance where Therese stayed busy taking calls for Harold’s plumbing business and raising her children.  She was famous for being a hostess whether it was a full meal or cup of coffee, it was important for Therese to see guests and family were taken care of.  Therese’s hobbies included sewing, dancing, canning and she loved antiques.  She spent many years in the Eagles Auxiliary where she hosted antique shows and fund raisers for her community.

Her grandchildren remember their many sleepovers, fishing trips and travels to Gothenburg. Therese was noted for her strength with her many health issues later in life.  Her focus was better spent doing crafts and beading bracelets and necklaces and doing ceramics at her facility.  She was a proud Red Hat Society member.  Her spirit was always one for adventure.  She was excited in her final days to take a move to Marshall, TX with her daughter and close family nearby.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Jack, her sisters, Elizabeth, Irene Coupens, Evelyn Boots, Charlotte Smith and Mable Gambill,  her brothers, Pat, Jim and Tom Coupens and her daughter-in-law, Deb Weber.

She is survived by her children, Joe Weber, Jim (Peggy) Weber, Jeff (Vicki) Weber and Cari (Wayne) Krauter, her sister, Patricia Coble all of Alliance, 8 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday, August 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  A wake service will be Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  Visitation will be Friday from 1-5 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to Box Butte General Hospital Dialysis Unit.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Memorial services for Dale “Spike” Myers of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on

Monday, August 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Tom

Serres officiating.

Mr. Myers passed away on August 13, 2015 at his home in Chadron.

Dale was born on April 1, 1951 in Chadron, Nebraska.

He was 64.

A memorial has been established for the Circle of Light. 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.

Michael A. Lawrenz, 60, died Sunday, August 16, 2015 at his home in Alliance.

He was born September 7, 1954 in Alliance, Nebraska to Arthur and Betty Lee (Miller) Lawrenz.

He was a member of the First Christian Church.

He is survived by his mother, Betty Ackerman of Alliance; his brothers, Gary Lawrenz and Stephen Lawrenz, both of Alliance, and Dale (Roberta) Lawrenz of Gering; his uncles and their families, Dr. Donald Miller of Warrensburg, MO and Floyd Miller of Cocoa Beach, FL; several nieces and nephews; and his friend and caregiver, Gary Murphy of Alliance.  He was preceded in death by his father.

At Michael’s request no memorial services will be held at this time.  Inurnment will be at a later date in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at, Betty Ackerman, 439 W. 25th, Apt. 104, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Michael Wildy Hudson, 63, passed away in Houston, Texas peacefully on August 14, 2015 following a courageous battle with myelofibrosis.

Mike was born in Alliance, Nebraska on March 1, 1952 to the late Charles Sherman Hudson and Doris (Wildy) Hudson. He grew up outside of Hemingford, and graduated from Hemingford High School in 1970. Mike excelled in athletics and still holds the school record for the 880 yard dash (now the 800 meter) at HHS. After two years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he returned to the family cattle operation. In 1988, he was recruited to the Abbott Bank of Hemingford. In 1990, he joined Alliance Tractor & Implement as the sales manager, a position he continued to hold. On August 11, 2000 he married Danette Swanson, and became the step father to four children; Tara, Tanya, Jenilee, and Jeffrey.

Mike’s loves were his family, friends, golf, trap shooting, and hunting. He enjoyed supporting the University of Nebraska and Hemingford sports teams. He was an active member of the Alliance Chamber Agriculture Committee and Sons of the American Legion. He served on the board of the Hemingford Telephone Company and Mobius Communications. He enjoyed helping the youth and loved volunteering at the Fort Robinson 4-H horse camp.

Mike was not a stranger to anyone. From the region’s farmers and ranchers that he worked with for decades, to the healthcare providers during his journey with cancer treatment, he genuinely enjoyed getting to know everyone around him. The most treasured moments in his life were spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Mike is survived by his wife, Danette of rural Hemingford, his step-children, Tara Nodlinski (Patrick Lenhart) of Grant, NE, Tanya (Eddie) Martens of Ogallala, NE, Jenilee (Lee) Woltman of Hemingford, and Jeffrey (Lindsay) Nodlinski of Brule, NE, his sister, Gail (John) Shook of Council Bluffs, IA, his brother, Tim Hudson of Hemingford, his niece, Chelsea Wheeland, and great-nephew, Jayden of Tuscan, AZ, his nephew, Christopher Shook of Council Bluffs, IA. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Emily and Jordin Lenhart, Abigail Martens, Ainslee, Dallas and Raelee Woltman, Landon and Barrett Nodlinski. He will be deeply missed by his beloved furry four legged friend of twelve years, Winston.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Jessie Wildy of Hemingford; Clara and John Hudson of Wabasha, MN, and his parents Sherman and Doris Hudson of Hemingford.

Wake services will be Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church in Hemingford, Nebraska. The family will be available for fellowship following the wake service.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Saint Bridget’s Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. with Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Interment will follow at the Hemingford Cemetery.

A memorial has been established to build a food court shelter at the Box Butte County Fairgrounds; these donations can be made to the Box Butte County Agriculture Society. Memorials can also be made to the Hemingford Foundation Scholarship or to the donor’s choice.

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

Marguriete H. Razo, 85, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at her home in Alliance.

She was born November 17, 1929 to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Hublitz) Freeman in their family home in Alliance, Nebraska.

On May 29, 1948 she married the love of her life, Jake Razo. They spent 67 wonderful years as best friends. In addition to their home in Alliance, she enjoyed spending time at their lake home in Lemoyne. She loved fishing, gardening, caring for her roses, and especially spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Jake Razo of Alliance; her children, Linda Coupens and Dan (Cathy) Razo, both of Alliance; and her sister, Judy (Pete) Taylor of Alliance. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Justin (Shauna) Coupens of Chadron, Kendra (Grant) Nekoranec of Fort Collins, CO, Ashley Coupens of Alliance, Stacey (Dennis) Hegemann of Prescott, WI, Amy (Kenny) Pohlman of Ogallala, Tyson (Megan) Razo of Cheyenne, WY, and Tiffany (Ethan) Mehne of Cheyenne, WY; and her great-grandchildren, Jacie and Keegan Coupens of Chadron, Camden Jeffries of Fort Collins, CO, Dalton and Jakob Hegemann of Prescott, WI, Savannah Pohlman of Ogallala, Sebastian and Olivia Razo of Cheyenne, WY, and Mya Mehne of Cheyenne, WY.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Rosemary Smith.

There will be a celebration of her life at a later date.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family at, 512 Missouri, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Memorial services for James Henry Harper of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on

Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Christ Community Church in Crawford

with Pastor Steve Mallory officiating.

James was born on December 12, 1956 in Santa Cruz, California.

He passed away on August 21, 2015 at the Chadron Community Hospital. He was 58.

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 is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Verda Zerbe of Crawford, NE will be held on Friday, September 4, 2015 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Pastor Jim Nichols and Pastor Mark Magnusson officiating.

Verda was born on February 9, 1940 in Lisco, Nebraska. She passed away on August 22, 2015 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford. She was 75.

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.

James J. (Jim) Bunch, 85, of Crawford, Nebraska, died August 22, 2015 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.  Memorial services are pending and will be held at the Congregational Church in Crawford.

He was born June 8, 1930 to Harvey & Elsie (Thompson) Bunch of rural Crawford.  Jim grew up at the foot of Crow Butte, riding his horse to grade school and high school.  He completed 8th grade at Pleasant View, District #1 and graduated from Crawford High School in 1947.  He was accepted at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, but Jim chose not to go because he knew he wanted to farm and ranch at the age of 4.

Jim married his high school sweetheart, Alyce Muthart in August of 1949.  They lived in various places until buying the old Cross place just north of his dad’s place in 1962, and moved to the home place at the foot of Crow Butte in 1985 after his parents died.  Early in their marriage, Jim worked at the Hoffman Chevrolet garage as a parts man in the winters, at Crawford Livestock working the Monday cattle sales and only one Friday sheep sale after he came home and was informed by his girls that he smelled like a sheep!  Jim was on the ASCS committee for many years, where he measured wheat acres across a wide range of northwest Nebraska.  

Jim and Alyce raised two daughters, Debby and Vicki; good Angus calves, wheat, and hay.  They were good stewards of the land and enjoyed helping their neighbors, especially when they all got together to haul cattle.

A heart attack forced Jim to retire so they sold their place and spent a few winters as snow birds playing in Sun City, AZ.  They became year-round citizens until 2008 when they moved home to Nebraska.  

Jim was a member of the Panhandle Boat Club, Elks Club, and Eagles Club.  He served on the Crawford Hospital Board, Rodeo Board, and was a founding member of the Crawford Golf Board.  Jim helped build some of the original buildings on the golf course and on opening day on 1992, he was the first golfer to tee off on #1.

Jim was a community minded man.  He enjoyed running the down-marker at home football games for many years.  He was always happy to help a friend or a stranger, unless that poor person happened to be from the Forest Service or Games & Parks Commission!  Jim was a good man, who wasn’t afraid to speak his mind.  You always knew where you stood with Jim Bunch; there were no gray areas for him.  His best advice was, “Do what you’re supposed to when you’re supposed to do it.”  His daughters learned that at an early age!

Jim said he has had a good life and was ready to start “my next big adventure.”  Celebrating Jim’s life and wishing him Godspeed are Alyce, his wife of 66 years; Daughters, Debby (Butch) Hanlon, Vicki (Jake) Wasserburger; Sisters, Jean Reed of Idaho and Joni Teets of California; 5 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

A memorial has been established for the Crawford Fire Department and Rescue Unit or the Ponderosa Villa.  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.

Cleora Wauneta Schwaderer, 96, passed away Monday August 24, 2015 at the Chimney Rock Villa Nursing Home in Bayard, Nebraska.

Cleora was born on June 27, 1919 in Guide Rock, Nebraska to Jesse Millard and Esther Elizabeth (Guy) Kirkpatrick. She graduated from High School in Inavale, Nebraska and then moved to Box Butte County with her family in the 1930’s. She attended college at Chadron State and went on to teach in rural schools around Alliance and Box Butte County.  She was a “by the books teacher” but was also friendly and quirky with a great sense of humor. She loved her animals and was a good friend to all who knew her.

On December 24, 1945 Cleora married George Naeve in Oshkosh, Nebraska.  George was killed in a fall from a well drilling rig in 1949. She married Arthur “Shorty” Schwaderer on December 14, 1958 in Alliance. They moved to Bayard, Nebraska in 1986 where Art passed away in 1988.

She is survived by her step-children, Jerry (Isabel) Schwaderer of Colorado, Dorothy Schwaderer, daughter-in-law, Paula Fritzler of Torrington, WY; step-grandchildren, J.B, Jackie, Stephanie, Jennifer, Austin and Dart. She is also survived by her sisters, Selma Vasa, Treva Mercer, both of Alliance; nieces and nephews, Sam & Kent Kirkpatrick, Lynne Sward, Don Thomas, Raylene Carlin, Brenda Gray, Kirk Cross, and Jim Daughtery.

She was preceded by her parents, both husbands, brothers Daryl and Glade Kirkpatrick, her sister Guyla Thomas and stepson Dave Schwaderer.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to PAWS at, 2811 Big Horn Drive, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301, or the United Methodist Church in Alliance or the donor’s choice.

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

Funeral services for Marie Ringer of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Congregational Church in Crawford

with Pastor Trey Brennan officiating. Burial will follow at the Crawford City Cemetery.

Arvilla (Benton) Steele and Charlie Steele, welcomed their baby girl Marie Grace

(Steele) Ringer into their family on July 25, 1920. Marie, was born in Thomas

County NE, and began her life with her parents, five sisters and 1 brother.

When Marie, was three her family moved to a little spot in the road in Dawes

County Ne. called Horn, NE. Her father was employed by the Burlington Northern

Railroad, while her father was at work Marie along with her sisters and brother

helped with many of the chores at home both indoors and outdoors. It is safe to say

Marie began her love of gardening and growing her beautiful flowers at an earlier

age.

Marie, attended school in Crawford Ne. and graduated from high school in 1937.

After graduating Marie worked for several families around the Crawford area.

While Marie was employed in Crawford a handsome gentleman began working

for Marie’s father on the railroad section crew. The next thing Marie knew she was

engaged to this handsome gentleman. Raymond (Bud) Ringer and Marie were

married were on November 1, 1939. Marie, would tell you with great pride that they

were married for sixty five years.

They started their life together in Mullen Ne. where Bud continued to be employed

by the Burlington Northern Railroad. When World War II started, Bud enlisted in

the Navy and together Marie and Bud moved to Seattle WA. After completely his

military career they returned to Ne. and again Bud was employed by the Burlington

Northern Railroad. They were living in Marsland, Ne. when they welcomed their

son Mike into the family. Marie, being a railroader’s wife moved to varies places

never staying for long. Then the railroad moved them to Edgemont SD, living there

for nearly 20 years. Yet again to finish out Bud’s railroad career they moved back to

Crawford, NE. Marie, spent her life working in her yard every day the weather

permitted delighting in the flowers that surrounded her yard. Every year as

Christmas approached she got her candy making bowls and pans out and a way she

went making her delicious candies. Candy placed carefully in their individual

containers; Marie was out and about delivering those containers to many. Marie,

was especially proud of her granddaughter and loved with all her heart. Marie, made

some very special friends through her life and as with family held them close to her

heart.

Marie, went to live her eternal life on August 28, 2015 and joins her husband Bud,

her parents, five sisters and 3 brothers. Marie, will be loved and remembered by her

son Mike and wife Marilyn, grandchildren Sheila (Ringer) Blair and husband Barry,

many nieces and nephews, the dearest friend a girl could have and all her extended

family and friends.

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel,

PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron,

NE 69337.

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Thurza Hamilton of Chadron passed away September 2, 2015 at the age of 83.

No services are planned.  Thurza only asked that a candle be lit in her honor. 

Thurza was born January 28, 1932 to Edward and Lillian Sadler in Dulwich, England. Thurza has lived in many locations, including; England, New York, California, South Dakota, Texas and finally making her home in Chadron, Nebraska raising her family and giving selflessly throughout the years.

She is survived by her sons, Alan of Lincoln, Nebraska, Edward (Teddy) and Leonard of Chadron, Nebraska and daughter Debbie of Lincoln, Nebraska. Grandchildren, Adam of Laramie, Wyoming, Nikki and Falcon of Chadron, Nebraska, Caine Van de water of Spokane Valley, Washington, Jason Mckean of Florida, Jared Mckean of Gilbert, Arizona, Skyla Klug of Lincoln, Nebraska and her sister Joyce of New York. Her grandchildren brought her joy and purpose to her life. She was forever willing to let go of her own dreams in order to encourage others in the pursuit of theirs. 

Preceding Thurza in death were her parents, her son, Mark Joseph; brothers, Leonard Sadler of England; Brian Sadler of England; Edward (Ted) Sadler of England and sister Joan Knight of England.

No memorials. Family asks only that you look at your loved ones and see that time on earth is short and life should not be squandered on negative thoughts.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Mom… no farewell words were spoken, there was no time to say good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why. You were a wonderful wife, mom, grandma and great-grandma, too- one who always kept that smile. Our hearts ache in sadness, and yes, the tears do flow. It broke our hearts to lose you, but know you did not go alone. A part of each of us went with you the day God called you home.
By her daughter Shirley
Adeline Bell Harrison Frahm of Chadron, Nebraska was gathered in the arms of the angels and taken home to be with the Lord on Sept. 9, 2015, at the age of 95. Preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Marie Harrison, five half-brothers, Arthur, Archie, Walter, William and Alonzo Harrison, five half-sisters, Jesse Eliazbeth, Blanch Groves, Ethel Wilcox, Ruth Bennett, Abilgale; her sister, Nora Humphrey. She was also preceded in death by her childhood sweetheart and husband of 65 years William Jr. Frahm. She leaves behind a son, Orval Frahm(Debra), a daughter, Shirley Gutierrez, three grandsons; Jason Frahm, Devon(Andrea) and Travis Gutierrez, a granddaughter, Valerie Nathan(Russel); her sister, Sarah Arvesen and seven great- grandchildren, Lucio, Maria, Zachary, Sophia, Alicia, Dean and Alivia.
Adeline was a lifelong member of the Oelrichs United Methodist (Prairie View) Church and was active on both a local and district levels of United Methodist Women. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Farm Bureau where she was a district chairwomen for 6 years and county secretary and treasurer for more than ten years.
Funeral Services will be Monday, September 14, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the Prairie View United Methodist Church near Smithwick, South Dakota.
The family will receive friends on Sept. 13, 2015 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron and at the church one hour prior time of services.
A memorial has been established for the Prairie View United Methodist Church or the Oelrichs Cemetery 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.

James Henry Harper, 58, of Crawford, NE went how to be with his heavenly father on August 21, 2015 at Chadron Community Hospital. He was born December 12, 1956 in Santa Cruz, California.
As a youngster, he lived in a small coastal town of Davenport, California. Davenport’s nickname, “A Whale of a Town.”
Before school age the Harper family moved to White House Canyon, California. James attended Pescadero Elementary School and graduated from Pescadero High in June 1975. After high school he attended Cabrillo College in Soquel, California.
Jim worked in the computer field for several years as a quality control inspector and technician.
He was a member of Calvary Chapel Church in Capitola, California. After moving to Crawford, Nebraska on May 2, 2014 he joined Christ Community Church of Crawford.
Jim loved God and was very knowledgeable on the bible. He enjoyed intercessory prayer every Wednesday and never missed a Sunday at church unless due to bad weather.
Jim was always willing to help others. He was a very loving, gentle, quiet man with a big heart.
He loved family time, especially with the children, nieces, nephews, and church family. Jim enjoyed talking, laughing, joking, and BBQs. He would always say “Just show the steak to the flame and it’s done.” That’s a memory!
Proceeding Jim in death was his father James Curtis Harper on June 19th, 1989.
Survivors include: his mother, Elta Harper of Belmont, Nebraska; Sister Elizabeth (Larry) Castro of Belmont, Nebraska; niece Sarah (Jordan) Raben, Shawn, and Jaclyn of Chadron, Nebraska; Niece Ashley (Josh) Goff, Chloe and Aiden of Rapid City, South Dakota. Brother Chuck (Christine Harper, Joseph and Julia of White House Canyon, California. Aunt Alverda Orlando of Capitola, California. Cousins Rosemarie Holbert and family of Visalia, California, Lucia Quann and Family of Santa Cruz, California, Louisa Haddad and family of Santa Cruz, California.
Services will be held Saturday, September 12, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Christ Community church in Crawford, NE with Pastor Steve Mallory officiating.

Online donations can be sent to www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Peggy Lou Shoop will be held at the Hay Springs Cemetery on September 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM with a dinner to follow at Mac’s Restaurant in Hay Springs.

Peggy Lou Shoop stepped from earth to heaven on September 11, 2015 at Chadron Community Hospital.

She was born in Hay Springs, Nebraska on July 23, 193184 to Harold and Ethel (Rush) Bork. She was educated in rural elementary schools near Hay Springs and graduated High School from Hay Springs High School in 1949, and 1 year at Chadron State College. She had one son, Jerry. Peggy was briefly married to Elmer Jay Shoop.

Peggy moved to Alliance, Nebraska and worked mostly in cleaning services. She worked for many years at the Drake Hotel and Bowl More Lanes. She loved her family, friends, dogs, and reading.

She is survived by her son, Jerry (Mary) Shoop of Bruns Flats, Oklahoma and their four children, Jason of Burns Flats, Oklahoma, Michael (Erin) of Smithville, Ohio, Justin (Jeannie) of Zwolle, Louisiana, and Marta of Bessie, Oklahoma and five grandchildren (Gabriel, Evin, Abby, Kiyah, and Paige) Her sister in law Margaret Bork of Hay Springs, 4 nieces Jean Grant of Arlington, Texas, Susan (Brad) Sauder of Hay Springs, Donna (Richard) McKay of Hay Springs, and Nancy (Greg) Hill of Denver, Colorado and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Ethel (Rush) Bork, her brother Norman Bork, and her step father Chris Johnson, one infant grandson (Jarod) and her special companion John Fortner.

We will all miss her laugh and her smile.

Memorials can be made to Chadron Friends of Pets or the Hay Springs Public Library. 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.

Eileen Coats Prettyman, 84, passed away September 15, 2015 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

Eileen was born on July 4, 1931 in Martin, SD to Clyde and Jennie Coats.  She was raised in Martin along with her 8 siblings.

She married Lloyd Prettyman in 1948 and from this union 4 children were born, Lana (Jack) Broderick of Thatcher, AZ, Colleen Prettyman Schnell of Alliance, Ricky (Janet) Prettyman of Hot Springs, SD and Jody Prettyman of Alliance.

Eileen completed nursing school in 1971 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.  Over the course of 25 years she actively pursued this career.  She spent her final years close to her family in Alliance.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Lloyd Prettyman, her parents and 6 siblings.

She is survived by her 4 children, 11 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren and 2 sisters.

A private family burial will be in the Martin Community Cemetery at Martin, South Dakota.

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

Funeral services for Helen Prosser of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Crawford with Pastor Matt Parker officiating.
Helen E. Prosser, 90, of Crawford, Nebraska, passed away at the Chadron Community Hospital on September 15, 2015.
Helen was born to Leslie Wayne and Anna Hazel Garrett Kenagy in College Springs, Iowa on April 30, 1925.
The family moved to Nebraska, where Leslie found work on ranches and farms. During the late twenties and thru the early forties the family moved 15 times in 17 years. Schooling was a must for the children and getting to and from school was sometimes challenging. Helen boarded in Harrison during high school and graduated in 1943.
Helen married Leonard Prosser on October 22, 1942 in Chadron. Leonard was called into the service in October and as they couldn’t find a preacher in Crawford on such short notice, finally found a Justice of the Peace in Chadron. They lived on the family homestead in Sioux County until 1949, when they moved to Crawford. Leonard worked as a mechanic for Harry Pipel, an equipment dealer in Crawford. Helen was a stay at home mom with four children to raise Nancy, Emory, James, and David. She later worked as a bookkeeper for Bill Hudson (Hudson Auto). After the kids, were grown, Helen worked as the secretary for the Crawford Tribune thru several owners. Leonard passed away in !985 and Helen retired in the mid-1980s and traveled with brother Harry to different areas as well as taking exciting trips with sister Rosalie, sometimes taking a grandchild along with them on their adventures.
Helen moved into Ponderosa Villa in 2014. Mourning her loss are her bridge playing ladies, sons Emory (Jean), James, and David (Sheila), 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leonard, daughter Nancy, brothers Harry, Bob, and Jack, and grandson Jason.
A memorial has been established for the Crawford Fire Department or the Ponderosa Villa. 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 Crawford is in charge of arrangements.