Deloris Lorraine Eitler, 91, of Hay Springs, Nebraska, passed away Friday, October 23, 2015, at the Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska.
She was born on June 24, 1924, in Fairfax, South Dakota to Martha and George Walth, the eldest of this family. She lived with her family on a small farm near Fairfax until she met and married her spouse, Edmund C. Eitler on January 1, 1944. They were married in Hay Springs, Nebraska where they lived on a small farm south of town for about 55 years.
Deloris attended school in Fairfax, where she earned her high school diploma, which she was very proud of, and never missed a class reunion until she became unable to attend.
She lived most of her life on the farm as a very busy farm wife; as she raised two sons, Gary Lee, born on December 4, 1951, and Douglas Edmund, born on July 14, 1954. She also raised a large garden and preserved everything she could and was very generous to share whatever she could with anyone in need.
She was a very dedicated member to the Zion Lutheran Church in Hay Springs and very active in the ladies aid.
She enjoyed gardening and even though she grew an extensive vegetable garden that supported their family all year, she also was quite proud of her flowers and loved to grow roses and always seemed to have several varieties most every summer.
She is survived by her siblings: Don (Phyllis) Walth, and Phyllis (Don) Shipman; her sons Gary (Nancy) and Douglas (Robin) Corbin; her grandchildren Douglas Jr. (Ashley) Corbin, Heather (Brian) Rainwater, Tracy (Anthony) Garza, Casey and April; and her eighteen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edmund; her mother Martha Guthmiller and on Sister Shirley Pelch.
Family visitation will be from 1:00 PM on October 27, 2015 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska, Just before the service that will start at 2:00 PM with Pastor Allen Wierschke officiating. Interment will be at the Hay Springs Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to 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 Noma Cathey of Oelrichs, South Dakota will be held at 2:00 pm, October 30, 2015 at the Prairie View United Methodist Church with committal to follow at the Hillside Cemetery, Oelrichs, South Dakota,

Noma Jean Cathey, 85, passed away at her home in Chadron, Nebraska on October 23, 2015. Noma Jean was born April 7, 1930 in Woodward County, Oklahoma to Guy and Ethel Leachman, the youngest of five children. She grew up in the Richmond area, graduating from Richmond High School in 1948. After graduating from high school she worked as a telephone operator in Woodward. She married her high school sweetheart, Duane Cathey on October 2, 1948 in Woodward, Oklahoma. Into this union three daughters were born.

Duane had been to South Dakota with a harvest crew for several years. On one of these trips he was offered a job working for Vic Peterson on his farm southwest of Oelrichs. Returning to Oklahoma, he and Noma Jean loaded their few possessions and year-old daughter, Vicky and moved to the Oelrichs area in August 1951.

Duane and Noma Jean eventually leased the Peterson place until their move to the Perry Moody ranch east of Ardmore, South Dakota in 1966. In 1979 they built their own home southwest of Oelrichs, where they continued to farm and ranch. As a farm and ranch wife there was always work to be done and Noma Jean could be found helping Duane working and planting the fields, putting up hay, feeding the cattle, along with raising their three daughters.

Noma Jean enjoyed various sporting activities, both playing and watching. She was an avid bowler, bowling on league teams in Chadron and then Hot Springs for over 40 Years. She played basketball and softball while in high school and shared this knowledge with her girls, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She and Duane could be found in the stands cheering at their grandsons’ football and basketball games and even got involved in their granddaughters’ soccer games when they visited them in California.

Noma Jean was a loving care-giver. She nurtured her girls through various childhood illnesses, often using home remedies passed down from her own mother. After Duane suffered a stroke in 2006, she was his attentive nursemaid.

Noma Jean and Duane and moved to Prairie Pines Retirement Center in Chadron, Nebraska on January 2, 2011. Noma Jean attended various activities offered there and made many new friends. Living in Chadron gave her the opportunity to attend her great-grandchildren’s various activities which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Noma Jean was a member of Prairie View United Methodist Church. During her lifetime, she worked at the Oelrichs Post Office, the Oelrichs grain elevator, served on the election board for many years and served on the Farm Service Agency Board.

Noma Jean is survived by daughters Vicky (Merle) Morford, Chadron, Nebraska; Cindy (Ron) Trent of Oelrichs, South Dakota; Gayle (Paul) Amann of Lemon Grove, California; grandchildren, Corey (Sheila)Pourier, Tye (Nichole)Pourier, Justin (Melody)Trent, Devon (Kaylyn) Trent, John (Brenda) Morford, Jason (Ann) Morford, Dana (Matt)Ransom, Beth (Joe)Amann-Wagner, Lisa Amann; fourteen great-grandchildren and numerous cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by husband Duane, three brothers, a sister, a stillborn daughter, a grandson and great-grandson.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

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

Chamberlain Chapel in charge. A memorial has been established.

Elaine K. DeFord, 86, died Saturday, October 24, 2015 at Highland Park Care Center.

She was born July, 10, 1929, in Bruno, NE to Theodore A. and Helen M. (Tomek) Rerucha, the

second child of five.  She grew up in David City, NE and graduated from David City High School in 1947.

On July 5, 1949 Elaine was united in marriage to Robert E. DeFord in David City. They lived in more than

6 small railroad communities before moving to Alliance in 1968. They moved to Ft. Worth, TX in 1982

before returning to Alliance in 1983.

Elaine spent her early adult years as a bookkeeper at the David City Bank. For over ten years she sold

and delivered Avon. She enjoyed sharing her time and conversation with all her friends she made

throughout her Avon territory. Elaine looked forward to family get-togethers and visits with neighbors

and friends. She was always available to help in any way she could with her children and grandchildren.

She loved crossword puzzles, polka music, and walks around her neighborhood. Elaine and Bob enjoyed

their retirement years traveling. The highlights of her travels were going to Hawaii for their 50th

Wedding Anniversary in 1999 and a Caribbean Cruise in 1993.

Elaine was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Becky and Tom Brandt of Council Bluffs, lA, Debbie

and Rod Salomon and Lori and Mark Hare of Alliance. She is also survived by her grandchildren Lesley

Brandt and her husband J.J. Crouse and her two great grandsons, Taggart and Easton of Omaha, Adam

and Rebecca Salomon of Colorado, Anna Salomon of Lincoln, Jessica Hare and her husband Kyle

McCarville, Amanda Hare and fiancé Kyle Cummings, and Anthony Hare all of Alliance. She is survived

by sisters Madge Hobbs of Metaline Falls, WA and Delores (Doc) Lanspa of David City, NE and dear

family friend Ken Wells of Charlottesville, VA.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard (Dick) and

Theodore R. (Ted) Rerucha.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.  Wake services will be Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at the church.  Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home and at the wake service.

Memorials may be given to the Alliance High School Band or Prairie Haven Hospice.

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

Rito Vallejo, 86, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born December 21, 1928 in Quanah, Texas to Lupe and Frances (Torres) Vallejo.

On July 19, 1950 he was united in marriage to Donna Struble.

He is survived by his wife, Donna, his son, Vince (Janet) Vallejo of Scottsbluff, his daughter, Phyllis (Jeff) Haverkamp of Kearney, NE, 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son.

Visitation will be today from 3-5 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home. Cremation will follow and no other services are planned.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 1012 West 1st Street, Alliance, NE  69301.

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

Memorial services for Mary E. Daniels of Whitney, Nebraska are pending. Services will be held at a later date.

Ms. Daniels passed away on October 30, 2015 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.

Mary was born on June 21, 1917 in Gering, Nebraska.

She was 98.

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 Johnnie M. Jones, 86, of Julesburg, Colorado will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Pier Funeral Home in Gordon, Nebraska. Burial will be at the Gordon Cemetery.
Johnnie M. Jones passed away on October 29, 2015 in Brush, Colorado.
He was born on May 4, 1929 in Chadron, Nebraska to Guy and Mamie (Grant) Jones. As a young man he lived north of Chadron. When he reached the 8th grade he graduated and began to work on local farms and ranches.
On December 14, 1947 he married Karen L. Koutzen. The couple lived in the Dawes County area until Johnnie began a long career in ranching. In 1948, the couple was blessed with their only child Candace.
The couple moved to the Sand hills in 1954 to begin working as a ranch hand at the Red Deer Ranch until 1954. Then he went to work for Buckley Ranch in Rosebud, SD from 1957 to 1960. He then moved back to the Sand hills to work for Abbott Ranches as a manager from 1960 to 1968. In 1968, Ceresal Ranch leased the Abbott Ranches where he continued to be a manager until 1974. In 1975, Martin Enterprises leased the Abbott Ranch until 1977. In 1978, he went into partnership with Martin Enterprises until 1985 while still managing the ranch.
They moved to Hyannis and leased the Longhorn Inn until he began to work for Moursund Cattle Company while he managed 9 ranches in the Gordon and Valentine areas. In 1993, they moved to Sterling, Colorado where he went to work for the Coakley Cattle Company until he retired and moved to Julesburg, Colorado to be close to the family.
Johnnie enjoyed being outside working with cattle, horses, and doing manual labor. In his younger years he enjoyed rodeoing and moved on to the Old Timers Rodeo Association. He enjoying being around his family, his grandchildren, and his friends.
Johnnie is survived by his daughter Candace, two grandsons, three great grandsons and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Barbara Marie Bohlen, 77, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015.

She was born on January 5, 1938 in Hammond, IN to Lawrence and Agnes (Thiel) Strode. On May 11, 1957 she was united in marriage to Theodore W. “Ted” Bohlen in Hammond, IN and to this union had 8 children.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved to play the piano, do crossword puzzles, watch Jeopardy, and spend time with family. She was a member of Holy Rosary Parish for 26 years, member of the Family Life Committee for 20 years, and volunteered at St. Agnes Academy. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Alliance and President for 3 years. She was First Lady to Governor Ted Bohlen for the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis from 1999-2000. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her husband, Ted, her children, Michael (Annette) Bohlen of Longview, TX, Mary Ann (Thomas) Randall of Bayard, NE, Theodore W. (Pam) Bohlen III of Gillette, WY, Elizabeth (Bill) Mayes of Decatur, TX, Matthew (Jill) Bohlen of Rhome, TX, David (Kim) Bohlen of McKinney, TX, Katherine (Michael) McBride of North Lake, TX, Phillip (Megan) Bohlen of Ashland, NE, her grandchildren, Nichole Bohlen, Jennifer Bohlen, Jamie Holloway, Kevin Holloway, Christopher Holloway, Brian Damian, Katie Bohlen, Sarah Bohlen, Amy Bohlen, Ryan Bohlen, Courtney Bohlen, Matthew Brockett, Melanie McBride, Alicia Bohlen, Caleb Bohlen, and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Ruth Robertson of Highland, IN and Mary (Jerry) Skrabala of Schererville, IN, her brother, James (Barb) Strode of Hammond, IN, her brother-in-law, James Bohlen, of Fort Myers, FL, her sister-in-law, Marcia (John) Kutkoski, of Valparaiso, IN, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant sister, her sister-in-law, Cindy Bohlen, and brother-in-laws, Phil Markovich, and Ed “Rob” Robertson.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 6, 2015, at Bates-Gould Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a Wake/Rosary service will be following on Friday, November 6, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 7, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Rayappa Pasala officiating. Cremation will follow the service with burial in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Academy in Barbara’s memory.

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

• Justin W. Farrell, 45, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI 1st
• Alan D. Ullrich, 55, Misdemeanor, License & Tax Required, Running at large
• Phillio Harpole, 26, Class 3A Felony, Strangulation
• Kory A. Rasmussen, 26, Infraction, Possess K2 or marijuana 1 0z or less 1st, Possess or use drug paraphernalia
• Kade P. Weber, 18, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Assault 3rd degree, Obstruct a peace officer
• Dana M. Christofferson, 47, Class 4 Felony, Theft-shoplifting $500-1,500
• Don J. Sulzbach, 36, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Leave accident-fail to furnish info 1st, Infraction, Unsafe backing
• Eric E. Schefcik, 41, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Dom asslt-intl cause body injry/int ptnr, Commit child abuse negligently/no injury
• Carmen R. Little Hoop, 44, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Dom asslt-intl cause body injry/int ptnr
• Allison J. Little Hoop, 19, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Leave accident-fail to furnish info 1st
• Matthew J. Franchetti, 23, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Dom asslt-intl cause body injry/int ptnr, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Criminal mischief-$0-500, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Violate protection order, Obstruct peace officer, resist arrest 1st
• Richard Dougherty, 19, Class 2 Misdemeanor, Theft-shoplifting $0-500
• Javier P. Vasquez, 23, Infraction, Possess K2 marijuana 1 oz or less 1st, Possess or use drug paraphernalia
• Darrell E. Ainsworth, 57, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Closed season-deer/antelope/swan/turkey
  
• Matthew Gregory, 17, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession – ages 19/20
• Dylan Zeller, 38, Class 3A Felony, Terroristic threats
• Bailey Bowker, 17, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession – ages 19/20, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Procure/sell alcohol to minor/incompetnt
• Slade S. Hunn, 20, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Disturbing the peace
• Teresa J. Frink, 36, Misdemeanor, Failure to restrain dog/dog at large
• Thomas C. Emmett, 31, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI 1st, Class 5 Misdemeanor, Refuse to submit to pretest, Class W Misdemeanor, Refuse to submit to test 1st, Infraction, Possess/consume open alcohol container
• Tori E. Stepp, 19, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession – ages 19/20
• Hunter B. Jarrell, 18, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Sell tobacco to minor
• Sean Johnson, Class 4 Felony, Posess controlled substance
• Frankie Ramirez, 23, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Drive under susp/before reinstated-state, Infraction, Speeding 16-28 MPH Municapl
• Angela M. Scherbarth, 19, Class W Misdemeanor, DUI . 15+, Infraction, Drive left of center, Class 1 Misdemeanor, Transport child while intoxicated, Class 3 Misdemeanor, Minor in possession – ages 19/20, Infraction, Possess or use drug paraphernaliaThis information is not criminal history. All individuals included in this post are innocent of crimes until proven guilty in a court of law. The Panhandle Post assumes no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, or completeness, of this information. Any person who believes information provided is not accurate may submit a complaint via the “Contact Us” tab on the homepage

Becky “Buckets” Carpenter passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

Rebecca Kathleen Carpenter was born on January 5, 1948 in Clinton, Iowa to Chalmers and Stella (Stewart) Robbins.

On October 18, 1978 she was united in marriage to Steven H. Carpenter in Las Vegas, NV.  They moved to Alliance in 1989 from Clinton, IA.  Rebecca worked as a bartender at Toad’s Lounge for several years and later at the Bowl Mor Lounge.  She was an avid Bears, Cubs and Hawkeye’s Fan. She loved bowling and was a member of the Wednesday Night Women’s Bowling League.  She also loved being back in Iowa every summer to be with her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed Texas-Hold Em with her poker buddies on Tuesday nights. She also enjoyed gambling at Prairie Winds, Vegas or anywhere she could push those buttons or pull the levers.

She is survived by her husband, Steven, her children, Kathleen (Wayne) Schultz of Camanche, IA, Beth (Brian) Soenksen of Clinton, IA, Tricia Waterman of Baton Rouge, LA, Wayne (Kodee) Waterman of Clinton, IA and Jana (Dave) Weber of Alliance and her 17 grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother, John Robbins of Clinton, IA and her special friend, Betty Jo Garett of Alliance.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Patricia Brewer and Sandra Fredricks and a granddaughter.

Funeral services will be Friday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday from 1-7 p.m. with her family being present from 2-5 p.m.

Memorials may be sent in care of her family to 304 Grand Ave., Alliance, NE  69301 for a future memorial designation.

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

Jesse R. Sanchez, formerly of Alliance, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at the age of 98 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron where she was residing.

Jessie was born on October 20, 1917 to Bruna and Francisco R. Reyes in Fort Worth, Texas and was raised in Bayard, Nebr. Jessie graduated from Bayard High School in 1939 and for the next four years she worked various jobs. During this time she met and married Jesse Sanchez of Alliance on Valentine’s Day, Feb 14, 1944. They settled in Alliance and raised their two children, Gene and Vera.

Jessie was a member of our Lady of Guadalupe club for many years and believed in her faith strongly. She was a dedicated employee of the Box Butte General Hospital from which she retired at the age of 70.

Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, 2 sisters, one brother and one granddaughter.

She is currently survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Gene and Betty Sanchez of Chadron, her daughter and son-in-law, Vera and Bob Bowers of Atlanta, Georgia, her sister Elnma Gollas, of Scottsbluff, and her brother, Frank Reyes of Sacramento, Calif. Jessie was the proud grandparent of 6 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great -great grandchildren.

She was loved by her family and friends and will be remembered for her love, loyalty to her family and never ending stories of her young days working in the fields and her love to dance.

Our family would like to say a special thanks to the staff of Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs and to the staff of Crestview Manor in Chadron for their special care and attention to our Mom; it was truly appreciated by our family.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 9 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Roy Pasala and Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  A wake service will be Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be given to Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, NE to Crestview Care Center in Chadron.

Robert H. Cole, 94, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born on October 8, 1921 at Gordon, Nebraska to Raymond Wilsie and Anna Katherine (Holst) Cole.  He was raised on the family ranch 35 miles north of Hyannis in Cherry County. He was a third generation rancher working the ranch homesteaded by his grandfather in 1888.

On June 1, 1943, he was united in marriage to LaVeta I. Nance on the John Becker ranch north of Ashby. They lived on the Cole ranch until moving into Alliance in 1998.  Bob enjoyed all aspects of the ranch life.  He was an avid pilot and team roper for years.

He was a former Cherry County Commissioner, District 135 School Board member; he served on the Cherry County Hospital board and was a 65-year member of the Masonic Temple with dual membership in the Hyannis and Alliance Lodges.  In 2014, he was inducted into the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Hall of Fame.  While living in Alliance, he was a member of the First Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, LaVeta, his children, Carol A. Cole of Alliance, Sandra I. (Marty) Schefcik of Winchester, TN and LaVon J. (John) McLane of Kearney, NE, 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Ray Cole and grandson, Jesse J. Cole, and his brother, Elvin G. Cole.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Alliance with Pastor James Rowe officiating.

Memorials may be given to the Tri-State Old-Time Cowboy Memorial Museum, Shriners Children Hospital or the First Baptist Church.

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

David W. Briggs age 76, passed away Thursday, November 5th, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born to Vera (Cooksey) and Bernard Briggs on August 6th, 1939 at St Joseph hospital in Alliance. On May 29th, 1959 he was united in marriage to Phyllis Ginn, whom he spent 56 years together with on this Earth and raised 3 children.

Dave graduated from Alliance High school in 1957. He was active in FFA, played football, and joined the Nebraska National Guard in February of 1956. After graduating from Alliance High he attended college at Trinidad State Junior College in Trinidad Colorado. He graduated in 1959 with an Associate Degree in applied science majoring in gunsmithing; he continued gunsmithing for the majority of his life. After graduating he and his wife took over the family ranch north of Antioch NE. In 1960 he began officer candidate school for the Nebraska Army National Guard; obligations back on the family ranch prolonged his graduation. He continued his National Guard service while managing the ranch and in 1969 he became the Battery Commander of the Gering NE, Unit 106 Field Artillery. He was discharged from the Nebraska National Guard in 1976.

Dave also accomplished a life long dream of becoming a pilot. He took his first lesson on Sept 13th, 1974 and continued to fly until late 1979 when a medical condition forced him to stop. Dave’s joy of gunsmithing continued throughout his years, he was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a frequent exhibitor at the Alliance gun show, where he and his big red lab, Tobassco, were known by most. Throughout his years Dave had a menagerie of animals, from flying squirrels as a teenager to the more common dogs and cats. This also led to the adventure of owning his own commercial fishery which he reluctantly closed in 1994. In later years Dave enjoyed feeding his koi fish on a quiet evening.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, his son Barrett (Deb) Briggs of Monroe, WI, his son Jon Briggs of Cheyenne, WY, and his daughter Kim Briggs of Bellevue, NE. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald (Shirley) Briggs of Curtis, NE and Robert (Pam) Briggs of Harrisonburg, VA, 7 grandchildren, and 8 great-grand children.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Bernadine (Boness) Briggs.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance Berean Church with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating. Inurnment will be at the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family at 2271 396th TRL, Alliance, NE 69301.

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

Funeral services for Jeanelle Grant of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Chadron with Reverend Dr. Mark Crist officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron.

Jeanelle Grant passed away at Crestview Care Center with her family by her side on November 10, 2015 at the age of 93.

Jeanelle was born on October 26, 1922 in Oakdale, NE to Ross and Martha Ofe. She was the youngest of 6 children. She graduated from Chadron Prep School in 1938 and went on to earn a Masters Degree from Chadron State College. In 1949 she married Ralph Grant and into this union 3 boys were born. Jeanelle worked over 40 years in education as a teacher, principal and reading specialist. She loved following her boys and grandchildren in all of their activities. She also enjoyed participating in Chadron Prep activities, American Legion Auxiliary activities, and also church activities with the United Methodist Church.

Jeanelle is survived by her sons Ron (Cheri) Grant from Chadron, Dale (Cherri) Grant from Chadron and Ted Grant (fiancé Eva Gallant) from Hurst, TX. Grandchildren Sara Grant and Seth Grant, Billie (Aaron) Knifong, Crissy (Justin) Wolff, Traci Grant, and Tyler Grant. Great grandchildren Parker, Grant, and Max Wellnitz, Jackson, Jace, and Carly Knifong, Kyler, and Laney Wolff.

Jeanelle was preceded in death by parents Ross and Martha Ofe, husband Ralph Grant, sisters Verna Tuma, Lucille Preble, Frances Connell and Nina Patterson, brother Harold Ofe and Infant daughter.

A memorial has been established for the American Legion Auxiliary or the United Methodist Church. 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.

Jack L. Taylor, 73, passed away November 10, 2015 at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE.

Jack was born November 13, 1941 to Roy and Mildred Taylor in Mitchell, NE.

He married Judy Bolek on June 1, 1963 in Alliance, NE.

Jack was not a church going man but truly loved the Lord through nature and all of his creatures.  Jack lived most of his life in the country so he loved the smell of fresh grass hay, listening to the coyotes and the beautiful sunrises and sunsets.  He loved the open sky, working with cattle, riding his horses and the overnight cattle drives.  He also enjoyed watching his grandsons doing sports.  His little granddaughter, Rylee, was “My pretty precious little girl” and the apple of his eye.

He fought a courageous battle with I.P.F. the last several years.

He is survived by his wife, Judy, his children, Stesha Burri of Ogallala, Chris Taylor of New Mexico and Stella Coldiron of Kentucky, his grandchildren, Tyler and Kade Robertson and Rylee Burri of Ogallala, Celia, Phoenicia, Tamara and Jacob Coldiron of Kentucky.  He is also survived by his brothers, Richard (Ila)Taylor of Alliance, Merle (Marga) Taylor of Germany, Dennis Taylor of Alliance, Gary Taylor of Amarillo, TX, Aaron Taylor of Auburn, WA, his sisters, Bonnie Thayer of Fremont, NE, Ima Jean (Bob) Mischnick, Frances Synoground, Dorothy Lunbery, Sheryl Taylor and Kathy (Eugene) Hansen of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Reverend Dennis Gruber officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday after 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given the Ogallala Rescue Unit or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

A Celebration of the Life of Robert “Willy” Willson Sr. 68, will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2016 at 6:00 PM at the Favorite Bar in Chadron. He passed away peacefully in the company of his family on November 10, 2015.

Willy was born on April 25, 1947 in Gunnison, Colorado to Charles and Betty Willson. He loved hunting and fishing and was a lifetime member of the NRA. His love for pool shooting and drag racing brought home many trophies.

He will be missed by family and friends. He touched so many lives.

Will is survived by his Father Charles Willson, Daughters, Tammy Scarborough and Tonya Pederson; Son, Robert C. Willson Jr. eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

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

Online condolences can be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 21st at 2pm at the Whitney Methodist Church followed by inurnment in the Whitney Cemetery. Her nephews, Dr. Byron Klaus of Blue Eye, MO and Rev. Merlyn Klaus of Omaha, NE will be officiating.

Mary Daniels died peacefully in the care of Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, NE on October 30, 2015. She is survived by her sister, Martha Klaus of Springfield, MO., her sister-in-law, Beverly Daniels of Lexington, NE., numerous nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Anna Daniels, and her brothers, Elvin and Leo Daniels

Mary, a lifelong resident of the Nebraska Panhandle, was born in the brand new farm home of her grandparents, John and Elizabeth Gobel in Gering, Nebraska on June 21, 1917. She was the first child of Jake and Anna Gobel Daniels.

The family moved to Dawes County in 1921, eventually settling in the town of Whitney, where her parents purchased a farm in the Whitney Irrigation District.

A graduate of Chadron State College, Mary had a career as an educator that spanned 5 decades, all of that in Dawes County. Mary taught in rural school districts, and in the Chadron and Crawford school districts, teaching everything from Senior High English to Kindergarten. Multiple generations of Dawes County students were influenced by Mary’s teaching efforts. In fact, Mary loved teaching so much that even after retiring she was a substitute in various schools for another 15 years.

A devout Christian, Mary was involved in numerous volunteer activities in the Whitney Methodist Church, and also served with the Nebraska United Methodist Women and the Christian Women’s Club in Chadron.

Mary lived in the Whitney area most of her adult life, moving to Ponderosa Villa in Crawford in 2011, where she spent her remaining years.

A memorial fund 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

Manuel Renteria, 89, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Alliance.

He was born on October 11, 1926 in Laredo, Texas to Francisco and Angela (Arizola) Renteria. He moved to Alliance in 1950. Manuel worked for many years with the Box Butte County Weed Department and was private contract truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service. Along with Helen Vallejo, he operated Los Palmos restaurant in Alliance for 5 years.  He had a lifelong love of music and was an accomplished accordion player.  He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, especially his grandchildren and his salsa making ability.

He is survived by his children, Daniel Renteria of Brigham, UT, Frank Renteria of Providence, UT, Rose Renteria of Wendover, NV and Kenny Renteria of Phoenix, AZ, his lifelong love, Helen Vallejo of Alliance and her family, Linda Mulhern and Julie Wilson of Alliance, Luis Vallejo of Kansas City, MO, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.   He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Eva Hernandez of Alliance, Joe Renteria of Huntsville, MO, Frank Renteria of Terra Haute, IN, Jesse Renteria of Hill City, SD and Connie Goss of Denver, CO.

His parents, his wife, Mary, his children, Manuel and Tim, his brother Gilbert and his sisters, Mary and Ascension preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Bates-Gould Chapel with Rev. Don Mink officiating.  Cremation will follow the service with inurnment at the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. and Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the family.

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

Randy Ervin Wilkins was born June 26, 1952 to Edward Leroy & Marjorie Ann (Walker) Wilkins in Alliance, Nebraska the third of four children.

Randy married Linda Carol Fiscus in Bayard, Nebraska, on September 7, 1975.  They were best friends and never apart for 40 years of marriage. Randy and his father ran a custom haying business and ranched together in Alliance until he & Linda moved to Bayard in 1986.  Randy cowboyed for Granada Feedyard and later Dinklage Feeding Company for 24 years. It was through his work at the feedlot that his lifetime love for horses fostered a passion for horseshoeing thanks to a slightly club-footed sorrel gelding.  Randy passed his affection for horses to his children & grandchildren and his skillful art as a farrier to his youngest son.

Randy was a true family man in every sense.  He was thoughtful, kind, and always considerate to the needs of his loved ones.  He delighted in the joy of his children and later his grandchildren and their accomplishments.  He worked at the feedlot and shod horses or drove truck in the evenings and on his one-day-off-a-week to provide for his young family.

Randy passed away November 16, 2015 followed closely by his partner at the feedlot for 20 plus years, Bay.  It was only fitting that they would go together.

Randy is survived by his wife, Linda of Bayard, his brothers Craig (Laureen) of Alliance and Lee of Denver, sister Janet (Jack) McKeel of Seneca, two sons Andy (Heather) of Lingle, Wyoming and Chris of Van Tassell, Wyoming, daughter Mandie (Bob) Bentley of Mitchell, granddaughters Dally, Kenzie, and Addison Wilkins, grandsons Trenton and Tandon Bentley and Ryan Schenck and numerous nieces & nephews too many to list but too precious to not mention.

He is preceded in death by his parents Edward & Marjorie Wilkins and his dear friend and brother-in-law Gerald Fiscus.

Funeral services will be held Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Church of Christ in Bayard with Pastor Bill Ferro officiating.  Burial will be in the Bayard Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday from 2:00-7:00 pm at Bates-Gould Funeral Home in Alliance.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

The hoofs of the horses, so witching and sweet

Is the music earth steals from the iron-shod feet;

No whisper of lover, no trilling of bird

Can stir me as hoofs of the horses have stirred.

They spurn disappointment and trample despair,

And drown with their drum-beats the challenge of care;

With scarlet and silk for their banners above,

They are swifter than Fortune and sweeter than Love.

On the wings of the morning they gather and fly,

In the hush of the night-time I hear them go by —

The horses of memory thundering through

With flashing white fetlocks all wet with the dew.

When you lay me to slumber no spot you can choose

But will ring to the rhythm of galloping shoes,

And under the daisies no grave be so deep

But the hoofs of the horses shall sound in my sleep. ~ William Henry Ogilvie

Ruth E. Elliott, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance.

She was born June 12, 1928 at Nonpareil,  in Box Butte County, Nebraska to Michael and Lillian (Godden) Shimek.  She attended school in Marsland and graduated from Chadron High School in 1946.

On September 20, 1947 she was united in marriage to Donald Elliott in Alliance where she has made her home since that time.  For many years she was a custodian at Grandview Elementary School and later at the United Methodist Church.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Joanne (Richard) Trabert of Denver, her daughter-in-law, Sue Elliott of Alliance, her grandchildren, Jason Elliott of Erie, PA, Amanda (Matt) Broderick of Alliance, Karen Trabert of Denver, Melissa (Scott) Cordell of Alliance and Kevin (Casi) Trabert of Denver,  8 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Bill Elliott, her brother, Marvin Shimek and an infant sister, Lillian.

Memorial services will be Friday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.  Interment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the church.

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

Duane Edward Wildy, age 94, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Alliance, NE passed away on November 18, 2015 from natural causes in Omaha, NE.

Duane was born on 6/30/1921 in Torrington, WY to Edward Wildy and Sylvia Potmesil. He grew up in Scottsbluff, NE where his father owned a creamery. After graduating from Scottsbluff High School, he served in the US Marines at the end of World War II for 2 years. He subsequently attended the University of Colorado at Boulder studying engineering.

Over the past 60 years he ranched the land his grandfather homesteaded between Chadron and Alliance, NE. He was married in 1961 to Theresa Rose Dyke in Albany, NY. They raised two children together.

Duane enjoyed spending time reading, learning, and being out at the family ranch. When time allowed, he also enjoyed cooking, baking (perfecting pies), taking long drives, and spending time with his dogs.

Duane was survived by his son, Tom (Cheryl) Wildy of Omaha, and his daughter, Kathryn Wildy (Randy Olson) of Omaha, his four nieces and nephews, Ginny Fisher, Stephen and Linda Gill, Phillip and Nancy Gill, Debby Gill, his five grandchildren, Elisa Wildy, Alexa Wildy, Carl Olson, Christian Olson and Cameron Olson.

Duane was preceded in death by his father, mother, loving sisters, Ellen Gill, Evelyn Fisher and Dorothy Wildy, and nephew, Douglas Gill.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Rev. Jim Rowe officiating.  Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

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