Marie Hermena Cornish, 99, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.

She was born March 1, 1916 at Alliance, Nebraska to Herman and Christina (Glanz) Rehder.  She was the youngest of ten children.

She married Wilbur H. Cornish on May 23, 1942, in Alliance.  He passed away in 1988.

Survivors include her sons, Ronald (Norma) Cornish of Collierville, TN; Alan (Joan) Cornish of Alliance; and Dennis (Cheryl) Cornish of Canon City, CO and her daughter, Carole Cornish of Ft. Worth, TX.  She is also survived by six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, along with several step-grand, great and great-great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 21, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Stadem officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home.

It is suggested that memorials be designated to St. John’s United Lutheran Church.

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

Jerry Eugene Horn was born on a farm near Moulton, Iowa October 30, 1938 to Glenn and Erma (Beach) Horn.

He attended Laurel elementary and Aaron Palmer elementary until he went to Central Junior High and Marshalltown High School graduating in 1957.

He joined the US Navy in 1958 and was discharged in 1962. He then married Cathy Diller in Marshalltown. He joined the US Weather Service in 1966 until his retirement in 1996.

His position took him to New Mexico, North Dakota, Northwest Territory Canada (JAWS), Minnesota, Nebraska, and Texas in his 32 years with the US Government.

He spent his retirement in North Platte, Nebraska and Chadron, Nebraska where he enjoyed his model trains, golf, and walking his three dogs.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Cathy in 1992. He is survived by a son, Scott, and a daughter Tamra, 5 grandchildren, and 2 great granddaughters.

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

Matthew Thomas Morris, 45 died September 13, 2015 at his home in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

He was born in Reno, Nevada on November 30, 1969 to Phillip Fox Morris and Martha Louise (Kosmicki) Morris. He grew up in Reno and Alliance Nebraska and graduated from Alliance High school in 1988. He was active in DeMolay and athletics. Matt attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he was a member of Delta Upsilon Fraternity and worked as an intern for Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He graduated in 1994 with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering.

Matt worked for Goodyear as a Compounder from 1994 until 2003, and at Lincoln Industries from 2003 until 2008. He most recently was employed by Gates Industries as an engineer in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Matt was married to Amy Walsh from 1994 until 2010. Together they had 4 amazing boys Tucker Jacob (18), Isaac Thomas (15), Kael William (13), and Brogan Fox (9). They were the light of his life, his biggest accomplishment, and he loved them with all of his heart and soul. He will continue to watch over them and love them.

In addition to his children, Matt was a sports lover and sports collector, always jumping at the chance to see a game, race or see his kids play. He was a lifelong Husker and Green Bay Packer Fan. He found joy in spending time with his children, his friends and animals. He was loved by the many lives he touched for his humor and caring. He leaves that legacy of humor and compassion with his boys.

Matt was preceded in death by his mother, father and grandparents. He is survived by his four sons, two aunts and uncles, several cousins and many friends.

A celebration of his life is planned for Monday September 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church, in Alliance.  Father John Kakkuzhiyil will officiate.  Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery. His children request that Husker clothing be worn to honor their dad.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the Morris Boys Education Fund, c/o Exchange Bank, P.O. Box 187 Troy, KS 66087.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Carolyn Ann Henderson, age 81, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff after suffering a stroke.

Carolyn was born to Fred T. and Edna M.  (Tigges) Kolpin on January 9, 1934 in Cherokee, IA. She was raised on the family farm located in Aurelia, IA. Carolyn attended country school and graduated from Aurelia High School in 1951.  As a teenager, Carolyn qualified for her pilot’s license and enjoyed many hours flying with her father.

She then attended Wayne State Teachers College in Wayne, NE, where she was an honor student, cheerleader, and graduated with a teaching degree.  She there met her husband, Donald E. Henderson. Don and Carolyn were married July 19, 1953 at the Evangelical Reformed Church, Peterson, IA. Carolyn taught school in Wayne, NE until Don was drafted into the US Army. While stationed in Chicago, IL, the couple had their first child, Lari Denise, born July 27, 1957. After Don’s service was completed, the family moved to Alliance, NE, where Don joined his father in business. On October 16, 1964, another little blessing joined the family: Darcy Kay. Carolyn worked in the Alliance Public Schools and also taught at rural school District #2. Later, she worked as a bookkeeper for Doc Von Tour, at the Alliance Safeway store, and then for George E Roe until he passed away. Carolyn was then employed by Howard Curtiss CPA, and finally for the John Kiefer and Scott Moeller Partnership.  She thoroughly loved working with numbers and had many favorite clients through the years. Carolyn contributed to the Alliance community in many ways. She taught Sunday School at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, was a member of Soroptimists, loved to play Bridge, was a 4-H Leader, and shared her baked goods, in particular her apple cream pie. Carolyn also loved gardening. Her son-in-law Robby used to say that Carolyn could throw seeds over her shoulder and they would grow.

Most of all, she instilled in her family the character and toughness to get over life’s bumps, a gentleness in how she approached life, and a happiness and peace that came from the God she believed in with all her heart.

She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Donald E. Henderson;  her daughters, Lari (Robby) Herman and Darcy Matlock; grandchildren, Teal (Herman) Hollmann and husband Clay, Thompson Herman and wife Jessie, and Sierra (Matlock) Ray and husband Chris. And the most recent delights of her life, great grandchildren Tye Hollmann, Tiernan Hollmann, and Brinson Herman. She is also survived by her brother Larry Kolpin and sister-in-law Betty, and brother Frederick Kolpin; sister-in-law Lois Porter, brother-in-law Bobbie Henderson, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; special friends Dan Ashbaugh, Darla Hart, and Marie (Hashman) Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred T. and Edna Kolpin, in-laws Herbert and Velma Henderson, sister-in-law Bonnie (Henderson) Coupens, and brothers-in-law Donald Porter and Jack Coupens.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 25, 2015 at 10:30 am at the Alliance Berean Church.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Thursday, September 24, 2015 from 1:00-7:00 pm at the funeral home with the family present from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family at, 1239 Grand, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Jeffry Earl Menuey died September 24th, 2015 in Box Butte General Hospital) Alliance, NE.

He was born January 12, 1949 during the blizzard of ’49 to Lance Earl Menuey and Patricia Ann [Myers] Menuey. From a very early age Jeff always had a pocket full of marbles for that game of “for keeps” at the end of the school day or a weekend round of “Bull Ring”. Marbles faded away into days of pole vaulting practice in the neighborhood empty lot to eventually gaining and holding the Alliance High School Pole Vaulting record of 13 ‘6″ in 1967. That record held until 1989. He also set the CSC pole vault record of 14’ 10″ in 1968.

As an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing were seasonal events. Rods and reels accompanied him in his travels and he always had the ability to find that “sweet spot” in whatever lake or river he visited. When hunting and fishing were no longer possible he turned his talents to scroll sawing. His detailed and intricate designs are still enjoyed by family and friends.

Jeff is survived by his mother,  Patricia, his sisters, Connie (Dennis) McCullah and MelloDe McCart, his sons, Lance Aaron Menuey of Denver, CO and Jay Ryan Menuey of Flower Mound, TX. His four grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive him.

Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Lance Menuey and brother-in-law, Ray McCart.

There will be a memorial service for Jeff to be announced at a later time. If you wish to make a memorial donation – Jeff wanted them to go to the Alliance High School “Save the Track” fund in his name. Condolences may be sent to the family at 1020 Potash, Alliance. NE.

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

Graveside services for Donald “Donny” Mills of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held on Friday, September 25, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Hay Springs Catholic Cemetery with Pastor Darrel Knote officiating.

Mr. Mills passed away on September 21, 2015 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs.

Donny was born on August 24, 1934 in Alliance, Nebraska.

He was 81.

A memorial has been established. 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.

Monte J. Krebs, 56, died Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born on February 18, 1959 in Alliance to Richard and Mary (Hashman) Krebs.

On May 25, 1979 he was united in marriage to Laurie L. Wright in Michigan.  He was a 38 year employee with the Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad working as a carman at the time of his death.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie, his sons, Jason (JoLee) Krebs of Alliance, Ryan Krebs of Lincoln, Adam Krebs and Angus (Logan) Krebs of Alliance and his grandchildren, Kayla, Kaiden, Leah, Adalynn and Georgia.  He is also survived by his brothers, Richard (Shelly) Krebs of Lanett, AL, Randy (Pam) Krebs and Tim (Betsy) Krebs of Alliance.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Eric and his sister, Dixie Porter.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, September 29 at 4:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 1471 CR 65, Alliance, NE  69301 for a future designation.

Memorial services for Gordon Wheeler Williams, age 94, of Crawford, NE, will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the Crawford Seventh-day Adventist Church in Crawford, Nebraska. Inurnment will be held at the Crawford City Cemetery at a later time.

A memorial has been established for the Crawford Rescue Unit and the Crawford Seventh-day Adventist Church. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Gordon passed away peacefully at home in Crawford, NE on Thursday, September 17, 2015. He was born at home near Eaton, CO on July 4, 1921, a patriot baby who in early years thought the festive Fourth of July fireworks were for his birthday. He was the oldest of four boys born to George Roy and Gladys Lucille (Wheeler) Williams. Gordon moved with his parents and brothers Ivan, Gerald, and Royce to Northwest Nebraska when he was in grade school. Gordon practically rode horses before he could walk. As boys, Gordon and Ivan drove a wagon and team of horses to their country school each day.

Gordon graduated in the class of 1941 from Crawford High School. He married his high-school sweetheart Marguerite Baker in Chadron, NE on January 10, 1943 while Marguerite was attending college at Chadron State Teachers’ College (now Chadron State College). Their daughter Janeta was born that next year. Gordon had a special affinity for animals and worked on a variety of different ranches in the Panhandle, including around the Marsland, Hemingford, Broadwater, and Reddington areas. In 1951, their son Rocky was born.

Gordon attended the School of Auctioneering in Billings, MT in the 1950s and was then able to realize a long-held dream of regularly working at auctions in Scottsbluff and later in Colorado when the family moved there in 1960. Into his later years, Gordon sometimes liked to talk in his auctioneer voice for fun. After about 10 years in the Denver area, Gordon and Marguerite moved to a cattle feedlot outside of Gruver, TX, where Gordon worked as Head of the Cowboys. After 15 years in Texas, the two retired in 1986 and moved back to Colorado to be closer to their daughter Janeta and her family. In 1996, they all decided to relocate back to Crawford.

Gordon leaves behind his beloved wife Marguerite of 72 years; daughter Janeta (Richard) Barkley of Crawford, NE; son Rocky Williams of Scottsbluff, NE; granddaughters Deborah (Gonzell) Turner of Frederick, MD, Roxie (Eser) Graham-Marski of Chadron, NE, Kammy Marski of Joshua, TX, and Erin (Bryan) Sellers of Joshua, TX; great-grandchildren Rachel (Russell) Huggins of Oneida, NY, Robin (Brandon) Hebard of Benton Harbor, MI, Erik, Elena, Ethan, Eli, and Emilee Marski of Joshua, TX, and Dylan and Cameron Sellers of Joshua, TX; great-great-granddaughter Hadley Huggins of Oneida, NY; sisters-in-law Frances Williams of Lenoir City, TN and Grace Williams of Gresham, OR; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends.
Gordon was preceded in death by parents George Roy and Gladys Lucille (Wheeler) Williams; brothers Ivan Williams, Gerald Williams, and Royce Williams; sisters-in-law Irma Williams and Evelyn Williams; son-in-law Duane Graham; and grandsons L.I. Soester and Brandon Williams.

Gordon loved life, never met a stranger, was a hard worker and generous with his time and resources, and always had a joke ready. He is sorely missed as he now rests in Jesus, and his family is eagerly awaiting a grand reunion on resurrection morning!

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements for Gordon Wheeler Williams.

Janet L. Blakesley, 70, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Hospice
House in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Janet was born December 13, 1944 in Worland, WY to William and Vivian
(Duncan) Brooks. Her sister Joyce joined the family a few years later.
She married Danny Rush in April of 1965 in Thermopolis, WY and they had two children.
In May of 1995 she married Richard Blakesley. Janet worked at the Wyoming Pioneer Home for over 20 years.
Survivors include her son Curtis Rush of Thermopolis, WY; daughter Bobbi (Sam) Wellnitz of Chadron, NE; granddaughter Fawn Rush; grandson Daniel Wellnitz and special friends Shirley Towers, Nina Carroll, Sandy Kimmel and Mary Nation.
Janet was preceded in death by her husband Richard; her parents; and her sister.
A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

A celebration of Janet’s life will he held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the VFW Hall in Thermopolis.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Leanne Lloyd passed away early Saturday, September 26^th,  in Imperial, NE.  She was born in Sutherland, NE on December 30^th, 1961, to Ellen (Odean) Lloyd and Richard Lloyd.  The family settled in Alliance in 1972. Eva graduated from Alliance High School in 1980, and she lived in the community for the better part of her adult life. She is preceded in death by her father Richard Lloyd. She is survived by her mother, Ellen Lloyd of Alliance, her sons Andrew Lloyd, his wife Jackie (Oliveros) Lloyd of Portage, MI; Jacob Lloyd of Lincoln, NE; and Dallas Gavne of Platteville, CO.  She is also survived by her granddaughter Kennedy Ellori Lloyd of Portage, MI; her two sisters, Jeanie Lloyd of Gilcrest, CO and Tammy Lloyd Bradshaw of Platteville, CO,  a foster brother, Casey Cole of WI, her nephews, Cameron, Dakota and Jason, all of CO.  The family will be holding a memorial service at a later date. The family request that in lieu of cards or flowers you make a donation to Imperial Manor, PO Box 757, Imperial, NE, 69033, or to the Nebraska Medicine, Office of Development, 98742 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 68198 and indicate the donation is in memory of Eva Lloyd.

Funeral services for Mike O’Bryan of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska with Dusty Sprague officiating. A VISITATION will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel.

Mr. O’Bryan passed away on September 29, 2015 at Pine Ridge Hospital in Pine Ridge, South Dakota.

Mike was born on January 15, 1950 in Martin, South Dakota

HE was 65

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

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Ann “Judy” (Essay) Bowker passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday October 1, 2015 at the age of 59, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Judy was born in Alliance, NE on September 4, 1956 to Barbara and Michael Essay, Sr.

Judy had a fulfilling and successful career in the beauty industry, owning several salons before moving to Dallas.  Judy’s happiest moments were spent with family and friends and her zest for life was evident in the many social activities she participated in. She was active in many volunteer positions in her community and Jared’s schools.

Judy will be sadly missed by her husband Scott and son Jared, and mother and father-in-law Janet and Gerald Bowker. She is also survived by her brother, Mike (Dona) Essay of Alliance,   her sisters, Mary (Ron) Zimmerman of Lincoln, NE,  Margaret (Pat) McDaniel of Colorado Springs, CO, Jean Olson (Rick) of Lake Park, MN, Joan (Joe) DeSalvo of Canon City, CO, brother-in-law Steve Bowker of Concord, NH, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Judy’s four-legged kids Moose and Lola will forever remember their Mom with love.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating. Inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Operation Kindness (3201 Earhart Dr. Carrollton, TX 75006) or the charity of your choice. Please note “In Memory of Judy Bowker”.

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

Iris M. Schroder, 84, died Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.

She was born October 25, 1930 in Omaha to Oscar N. and Alice V. (Coe) Van Ostrand, the oldest of three children. The family moved to rural Custer county NE in the late thirties.

She married Donald Schroder March 17, 1951. To this union 6 children were born.

They moved to Alliance in 1982.She loved her immediate and extended family and the many friends she made through her life. She also enjoyed singing, dancing, playing cards and games with friends (especially the winning part). She attended the Church of Christ. She participated with Swinging Seniors, RSVP, and Golden Age. She wore out many of decks of cards playing solitaire; she really enjoyed animals and rarely met a dog or cat she didn’t like. She is remembered by many for the pet daycare that she provided for many animals in the community.

She is survived by her children,  Patsy (Wayne) Zobel, of Alliance; LaVerne (Teresa) Schroder of Stapleton, NE; Susan Stone of North Platte, NE; Marshall Schroder of Phoenix, AZ; David Schroder of Casper WY; and Deann Prelle of Bellevue, NE, her grandchildren, Cheryl (Russ) Anderson and family, Jenifer (Paul) Beichert and family, Christina Bolen, Janet (Ron) Green and family, Todd (Brianna) Schroder and family, Aaron (Tasha) Schroder and family, Dane Schroder, Dustin Schroder, Benjamin Newman, Destini Schroder, Dylan Schroder, Karissa Schroder, Seth Schroder and family, Caleb Prelle and Chelsea Prelle. She is also survived by her sisters, Lois (Marlin) Derman, of Axtell, NE; Bernice (Merlin) Derman of Ft. Collins, CO; sister- in-law Alice Hebb of Littleton CO.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery with Father Coke McClure officiating.

Memorials may be given to Prairie Haven Hospice or Good Samaritan Health Care Center.

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

Richard L. Sturgeon, age 92, passed away on October 10, 2015 at Brighton Gardens in Omaha NE.

Richard L Sturgeon was born in Alliance on August 14, 1923 to Glenn C. and Therese M. (Speak) Sturgeon. His grandparents, Pleasant John and Martha (Brandt) Sturgeon came to the Alliance area in the late 1880’s.

Richard graduated from Alliance High School in 1941 and grew up working on his father’s and his uncle Philo’s ranches 10 miles east of Alliance.  He joined the service late in WWII but was discharged within three months as the war was coming to an end. Richard was married to Kathleen Corp and to this union three children were born, Vicki, Rusty and Dick. He was also married to Frances Gussman who preceded him in death.

He was a rancher in southeastern Sheridan County into the mid 60’s. Later Richard became a probation officer in Box Butte County and retired in 1990.  Richard enjoyed fishing all of his life and after retiring he and Frances enjoyed wintering in Texas.  After Frances’ passing he moved to Lewellen, NE to be near Lake McConaughy and later to Diamond City, AR.  Later Richard moved to Omaha to be near his children.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Kate and second wife Frances.

He is survived by daughter, Vicki Werth of Omaha, sons Rusty (Carla) of Torrington, WY and Dick (Jeanie) of Omaha. Grandchildren are Jeff (Katie) Werth, Tracy (Matt) Muehling, Colby Sturgeon, John (Jess) Sturgeon, Sarah Sturgeon (fiancé Chad Zimmerman) and Michael Sturgeon. Great grandchildren are Madison, Aidan, Charlie and Sam Werth and Jocelyn Muehling.

Memorials may be given to the Knight Museum at 908 Yellowstone, Alliance NE, 69301.

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

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

Myrna Lee, 87 of Hay Springs, passed away at Pioneer Manor on October 12, 2015. Funeral Services will be held at the Hay Springs Methodist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015, with Pastor Paul Smith officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 16, 2015, at the Madrid, Nebraska cemetery.
Myrna was born on October 22, 1927 to Edgar and Pearl (Mickels) Price at Madrid, Nebraska, the youngest of six children. She married Robert Lee on February 10, 1945 and to them seven children were born, Rickie who died at birth, Linda Bradfield of Alliance, Carol (Phil) Amateis of Broadwater, Rita Snyder of Scottsbluff, Kathy Katen of Hay Springs, Bruce(Bev) of Hay Springs and Kristi (Bruce) Kutschara of Scottsbluff.
Myrna and Robert worked side by side for many years operating a Grade A dairy, raising hogs and farming. They moved their family to Mirage Flats, south of Hay Springs, in 1970 where they continued to farm. Myrna worked at Pioneer Manor for 35 years before retiring when she was 80. She enjoyed painting ceramics, sewing, embroidering, crocheting, making cards that she stamped and Christmas candy. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and family dinners were always made special by her peanut butter pies, chocolate cake and other tasty dishes that she would make.
Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and one brother, husband Robert, son Rickie, grandson Staff Sgt. Jason A. Fegler, and son-in-law Eugene Snyder. She is survived by 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren.
A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Fire Department Ambulance Fund in Myrna’s memory. 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.

Memorial services for Violet Brueckner of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Friday, October 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron with Pastor Steve Retzlaff officiating.

Violet Marie Brueckner went home to be with the Lord on October 13, 2015.

Violet was born in Hay Springs, Nebraska to Herbert and Mabel Petersen. She was the fourth of nine children. Violet was married to Edward Allen Brueckner and they had four children together, Greg, Kathy, Debra, and Doug.

Violet’s passion was cooking, gardening, doll restoration, sewing, jewelry making and all kinds of crafts. She was very creative.

Violet is survived by her children Kathy (Kirk) Nydahl, Debra (Rick) Lien and Doug (Colette); sisters Judy Schenck, Pattie (Jerry) Raymer; Brother, Ed (Rosemary) Petersen; grandchildren Melissa Madsen, Tracy Madsen, Jeff (Kayla) Lien, Michael (Jessica) Brueckner, Jena (Miles) Garwood, and Sarah (Jereme) Patterson, and 6 great grandchildren.

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.

Memorial services for Midge Mosher of Whitney, Nebraska will be held on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Whitney Methodist Church with Pastor Dusty Sprague officiating.

Mrs. Mosher passed away on October 12, 2015 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.

Midge was born on September 10, 1931 in Whitney, Nebraska.

She was 84.

A memorial has been established for the Whitney Methodist Church Memorial Fund. 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.

ALBERTA GRACE (FLETCHER) OATMAN
5/7/1927 – 10/16/2015
Alberta Grace (Fletcher) Oatman 88, died October 16, 2015 at Chadron Community Hospital. She had suffered a broken hip on 9/2/15 and later pneumonia. Preceded in death Husband, Robert (Bob) Oatman.
Services will be held Tuesday, October 20th at 2:00 pm at the Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska in Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Burial will at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron.
Alberta was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on May 7, 1927, to Albert and Grace (Hollopeter) Fletcher. She was the oldest of five children with four younger brothers. Alberta lived her entire childhood at Willow Lake Resort, north of Halsey. She attended grade school in a rural country school. Her first two years of high school, was by correspondence courses at home. As a high school junior she attended the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, Nebraska. Her senior year, Alberta attended Ainsworth High School and graduated May of 1945. She then obtained her teachers degree and taught in local country schools, often riding her horse to school. Alberta also performed in a band with her brothers as the lead singer and could play most instruments.
May 7, 1947 she married Robert (Bob) Oatman and changed her career to ranch wife. In the early year of marriage, Bob and Alberta were ranch managers for the Drybread and Arrowsmith ranches. In 1955, the Oatmans partnered in purchasing the Swanson ranch north of Rose. In 1960 they became part owners of Sargent Livestock CO and moved to Sargent. In 1962 they moved to Thedford, and built the Brandin’ Iron Western Wear and later owned the Arrowhead Lodge and Cafe. In 1990 they purchased a ranch north of Morrill, and lived in Mitchell. In 2006 they retired and moved to Chadron. On July 28, 2011 Alberta lost the love of her life after 64 yrs. of marriage.
Alberta is survived by daughters Roberta “Bert” (Dick) Lesher of Chadron and Connie Huckfeldt of Chadron. Alberta was blessed with five grandchildren; Wade Lesher of Half Moon Bay, CA; Lane Lesher of Chadron; Jami Huckfeldt and (Tish Hier) of Mitchell NE; Joni (Steve) Behrends of Chadron, and Jodi (Andy) Hendrickson of Chadron. Five great-grandchildren; Kyler, Jacksyn, and Beau Behrends and Trey and Cali Hendrickson, along with other extended family. Alberta was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Marion, Glen, Ed, and Clarence.
Alberta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. Alberta loved her flowers, bowling, playing cards, spending time with family and friends and was a savvy business woman.
A memorial account has been established at the First National Bank of North Platte. PO Box 511 Chadron, NE 69337
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Joann (Whipple) Corbin, age 80, of Crawford, NE will be Monday, October 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist church in Crawford, NE. Joann passed away on October 20, 2015. She was born September 6, 1935 in Dawes County to LeRoy and Lucy (Howard) Whipple. She was raised on the Howard place north of Crawford and graduated from Crawford High School in 1953. Joann married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, William Bruce Corbin on January 16, 1953. They made their home in Crawford and raised five children. Joann worked as a waitress in the local diner before taking up washing and ironing for local professionals so that she could be home with her children. She cleaned houses and later worked in the grocery store. When her children were older, she began her professional career as a medication aide for 24 years at Ponderosa Villa Nursing Home before retiring in 1996.
Joann enjoyed roller skating with Bruce, sewing clothes for her children, making handcrafted goods, needle work, gardening and canning, and was an avid reader. Joann was the keeper of our ancestor’s names, records, and history. She truly enjoyed her coffee group and playing SkipBo with her husband and children. Joann was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was very proud of her family and their accomplishments in life.
Joann is survived by her husband Bruce, children Billie (Steve) Serres of Chadron, NE, Betty (Doug) Bunge of Talbott, TN, Luther “Rusty” Corbin, Barbara (Robert) Limbach, and Randy Corbin all of Crawford, NE; 9 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister Elise Dexter of Rushville, NE, sister Shirley Avis of Denver, CO; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents LeRoy and Lucy Whipple, brother Gene, sisters Ruby Lee McLaughlin, Nordelle Fellows, and Jackie McLaughlin.
Memorials have been established for the Crawford Rescue Unit, Fire Department, or charity of choice.
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Prayer for the pamphlet

“For Those I love and Those Who Love Me”
When I am gone, release me let me go—
I have so many things to see and do
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears,
Be happy that we had so many beautiful years.

I gave to you my love.
You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it’s time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me for a while if grieve you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It’s only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can’t see or touch me, I’ll be near—
And if you listen with your heart,
You’ll hear all my love around you soft and clear.

And then when you must come this way alone,
I’ll great you with a smile, and say—
“Welcome home!”

Troy A. Hoff, 55, died Monday, October 19, 2015 at his home.

He was born on February 26, 1960 in Gering, NE to Stanley and Jeanie (Shada) Hoff.  He grew up in Gering and has been an Alliance resident for 25 years.  He had worked at Parker in Alliance.

He is survived by his daughters, Kelsey (Nathan) Rasmussen of Alliance and Paige (Kevin) Zaro of North Platte, his granddaughters, Brylee and Jamisyn Rasmussen, his parents, Stanley and Jeanie Hoff of Kearney, NE, his sisters and brothers, Cheryl Hoff of Hialeah Gardens, FL, Brian Hoff of Thornton, CO, Neal Hoff of Lakeville, MN, Nancy Hoff of AZ and Steve Hoff of Kearney. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and his best buddy, his dog Jack.

Troy was a devoted a Nebraska Cornhusker and Pittsburg Steeler Fan. His weekends were usually spent with his family grilling and baking with his granddaughters.

Memorial services will be Friday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating.

His family asks those attending are encouraged to wear Husker attire.

Memorials may be sent in care of his daughter, Kelsey Rasmussen, 121 E 9th Street, Alliance, NE  69301.

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