Funeral Services with Military Honors will be held for Richard M. “Dick” Reece age 88 of Ainsworth, Nebraska on Tuesday (November 24^th 2015) at 10:30 AM (CT) at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Graveside Services with Military Honors will then be held at the Glendale Cemetery near Crawford, Nebraska on Wednesday (November 25^th 2015) at 1:00 PM. (MT).  Dick Reece passed away on Thursday (November 19, 2015) at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:

Wife: Susanne “Susie” Reece of Ainsworth

4-Daughters: Arlynne Reece of Ainsworth

Carolyn Essink & husband Mike of Waverly, Nebraska

Rosie Fernau & husband Jerry of Ainsworth

& Mollee Reece & Karl Weichman of Kearney, Nebraska

10-GC    16-GGC

1-Brother: Jim Reece & wife Anna Marie of Crawford

Nieces & Nephews

Visitations for Dick Reece will be held on Monday from 4-7 PM at Hoch Funeral Home. Memorials have been suggested to the Area Disabled Veterans Programs.  Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Gregory William Butler passed away November 17 at the age of 63, his home in Chadron, Nebraska. A small family service was held on November 19, 2015. He was born on June 10, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and later grew up in Mentor, Ohio.

Greg graduated from Hocking College in Ohio with a degree in Forestry. He took a summer job with the Forest Service in the Panhandle of Nebraska in 1977, although on his trip out here he doubted there was a forest. He fell in love with the area and never left. He worked several construction jobs throughout his life and recently retired from Chadron State College after 26 years. He left his mark on his family, friends, and community with his carpentry skills and knowledge. He loved the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and camping.

He married Julie Thies on October 15, 1944. One of their greatest accomplishments was building their own home in Rural Chadron.

His survivors include his wife Julie; Daughter Jill (Sean) Craig and three grand daughters Piper, Paiton, and Parker; Sisters Amy (Tony) Dapore, Ann (Joel) Samsone. The Thies family also survives him, Imogene, Jeff & Teresa, Doug & Sandy, Tony & Nyla and jay & Marcy. There are also numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Along with the great friends and hunting buddies.

The family would like to acknowledge the kindess and support of Pastor Russ Seger and Home Health and Hospice services.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for Arlene Blakley of Belle Fourche, South Dakota will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Black Hills National Cemetery with Pastor Bob Duemig officiating.

Mrs. Blakley passed away on November 22, 2015 at Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Arlene born on July 20, 1932 in Rural Sheridan County, Nebraska.

She was 83.

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 Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

A celebration of life for Jocie “Mama Jo” Kuhnel of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Crawford Eagles in Crawford, Nebraska with Pastor Dusty Sprague officiating.
Mrs. Kuhnel passed away on November 21, 2015 at Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, Nebraska

Jocie was born on October, 30, 1932 in Sioux County, Nebraska.

SHE was 83

A memorial has been established the Crawford Rescue Unit. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for Arlene Blakeley of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota with Pastor Bob Duemig officiating.
Mrs. Blakeley passed away on November 22, 2015 in Hay Springs, Nebraska

Arlene was born on July 20, 1932 in Rural Sheridan County, Nebraska

SHE was 83

A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary, P.O. Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary of Hay Springs, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory William Butler passed away November 17 at the age of 63, at his home in Chadron, Nebraska. A small family service was held on November 19, 2015. He was born on June 10, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan and later grew up in Mentor, Ohio.

Greg graduated from Hocking College in Ohio with a degree in Forestry. He took a summer job with the Forest Service in the Panhandle of Nebraska in 1977, although on his trip out here he doubted there was a forest. He fell in love with the area and never left. He worked several construction jobs throughout his life and recently retired from Chadron State College after 26 years. He left his mark on his family, friends, and community with his carpentry skills and knowledge. He loved the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and camping.

He married Julie Thies on October 15, 1994. One of their greatest accomplishments was building their own home in Rural Chadron.

His survivors include his wife Julie; Daughter Jill (Sean) Craig and three grand daughters Piper, Paiton, and Parker; Sisters Amy (Tony) Dapore, Ann (Joel) Sansone, also the Thies family Imogene, Jeff & Teresa, Doug & Sandy, Tony & Nyla and Jay & Mary. There are also numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Along with great friends and hunting buddies.

The family would like to acknowledge the kindess and support of Pastor Russ Seger and Home Health and Hospice services.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Robert L. “Bob” Bowen, 81, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

He was born November 2, 1934 in Hyannis, Nebraska to Walter L. and Grace (Cartwright) Bowen.

Bob served in the United States Air Force from 1955 through 1959 and was honorably discharged.

He married Miriam J. Kelley on May 30, 1957 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Following his time in the military he returned home and worked as a Lineman for the R.E.A.  He later worked in ranching operations, sold feed and operated his own lawn and snow removal service.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the American Legion, the Eagles and the Elks.

Bob is survived by his wife, Miriam Bowen of Alliance; his daughter and son-in-law, Janet Lee and Mike Fitzgerald of Cottage Grove, Minnesota; his grandchildren, Kelley Meloney and Brandon Christen of Scottsbluff, Bill Fitzgerald of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Sara Fitzgerald of Buffalo, Minnesota; and 6 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Doris and his daughter, Sandra Jean.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church.  Pastor James Rowe will officiate.  Burial with military rites will follow the service at the Hyannis Cemetery in Hyannis at 2:00 p.m.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 700, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Lila Lee Edwards Evans was born on November 29, 1925 at Baileyville, Kansas to Allen Franklin Edwards and Sarah Janet Kelly Edwards. She moved to Burwell, Nebraska in 1934. She graduated from Burwell High School in 1943. Lila worked for Western Union after graduation until 1946. She then went to work for four years for the county of Scottsbluff in the welfare department. In 1958, she began working for the Gering City Schools as the secretary for the principal at Gering High School. She remained there until she retired in 1990, a total of thirty-two years.

On August 18, 1946, Lila married Wade Evans. To this union three children were born: Diane, Monte, and Kelly.

Lila is survived by her daughter, Diane (Dana) Fuller, and Son, Monte (Kathy) Evans. Her grandchildren are Eric (Joette) Fuller, Michelle (Pete) Glassbrenner, Sarah (Josh) Christiansen, Lindsay Evans, and Luke (Amanda) Evans. Her great grandchildren are Micaiah, Makinley, Jentsyn Fuller, Carson and Kendall Glassbenner, and Averianna and Jakoby Christian. She is also survived by her loving nieces and nephews.

Lilia was preceded in death by her son Kelly Evans, two still born babies, her parents and brothers Donald, Gail, Merl, Robert, Leonard, and Paul, her sister Beth Vasicek, nephews Billy and Mark, and niece Vicki.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Prairie Pines with Pastor Scott Montgomery officiating.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Kaye was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 5, 1942 to William “Bill” and Jayne (Young) Schnurr. She lived in Bridgeport until about the age of four when she moved with her parents to Alliance. It was there that she grew up and graduated from Alliance High School in 1960. She played in the concert band and orchestra, was lead majorette in the marching band, and sang in the senior and madrigal choirs. Kaye participated in many activities including her class plays, was a court queen, and received numerous awards for her achievements in high school and 4H. In the summers she was a lifeguard at the Alliance Pool and was a water safety instructor. In 1961 she was Miss Box Butte County/Fair Queen.

Kaye attended the University of Nebraska from 1960 to 1964, receiving a degree in Elementary Education with emphasis in Special Education and Speech Therapy. While at the University of Nebraska she was a Royalty Beauty Queen, Miss Army, and a member of Angel Flight and Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Subsequent to graduation, she taught in Palo Alto, California and Omaha, Nebraska. She also spent time during summers in the Washington, D.C. and Cape Cod, Massachusetts areas.

Kaye married Edward “Ted” Hempel January 29, 1967 in Alliance, Nebraska. They lived in Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina before returning to Alliance in 1975. She taught in the Alliance School System, for the Educational Service Unit, and in rural schools. She also was a Speech Pathologist, and took advanced classes in the educational field. Interaction with and helping children was one of her passions. Kaye was active in the community including involvement in the early establishment and organization of KAB. She was a member of Chapter AH PEO and a very devout Episcopalian, serving on both the church altar guild and church vestry. Kaye was beautiful both physically and spiritually, a fiercely independent individual, extremely loyal to her principles, and a devoted wife and mother.

She is survived by her husband, Ted of Alliance; sons, Daniel (Sue), and David of Lincoln; sisters, Karen Thorell of Denver and Kathy (Don) Graham of Scottsbluff; sister-in-law and close friend Julianne (Steve) Pacetti of Lakewood Colorado, and a niece and numerous nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 2 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance with Father Coke McClure officiating. Interment will be at the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation at the funeral home will be from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Tuesday, December 1.   The family will receive friends there from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Memorials can be given to Saint Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Alliance or the donor’s choice.

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

NAME: EDNA BRUNS AGE: 75
OF: SIDNEY
PASSED AWAY AT: HER HOME
DAY: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
SURVIVORS INCLUDE: HER HUSBAND: JACK OF SIDNEY; SONS: JEFF ADELS OF SIDNEY, JASON (LISA) BRUNS OF RAPID CITY, SD; DAUGHTER: ROBIN (CHUCK) HAUPT OF STERLING, CO; SISTER: LINDA (JIM) SEWALD OF NORTH PLATTE, NE; BROTHER-IN-LAW: JIM (CAROL) BRUNS OF HEMINGFORD, NE; GRANDCHILDREN: CHARLIE (AISHA) HAUPT OF MESQUIT, TX, DEREK (AMERICA) HAUPT OF ALBUQUERQUE, NM, JOEY SMITH, RICHARD (NATASHA) HAUPT, MORGAN HAUPT AND SHANE CAREY ALL OF SIDNEY; ALENA CAREY AND JUSTIN BRUNS OF RAPID CITY, SD, JOE ROLL, HILLARY RAMKOR AND DANIELLE SHANE ALL OF OSAGE, IA; (8) GREAT-GRANDDAUGHTERS AND (1) GREAT-GRANDSON; NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND MANY WONDERFUL FRIENDS.

MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR: EDNA BRUNS
WILL BE HELD AT: 10:30 A.M., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4TH IN THE ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH WITH FATHER JIM HEITHOFF OFFICIATING
PRIVATE FAMILY INURNMENT: WILL TAKE PLACE AT A LATER DATE
CREMATION HAS BEEN HELD: FRIENDS MAY STOP AT THE GEHRIG-STITT CHAPEL ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3RD TO SIGN EDNA’S REGISTER BOOK AND LEAVE CONDOLENCES FOR THE FAMILY
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE IN EDNA’S NAME TO THE ELKS CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S FUND, THE SHRINERS CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S FUND OR THE DONOR’S CHOICE
YOU MAY VIEW: EDNA’S BOOK OF MEMORIES, LEAVE CONDOLENCES, PHOTOS AND STORIES AT WWW.GEHRIGSTITTCHAPEL.COM

GEHRIG-STITT CHAPEL & CREMATION SERVICE IS IN CHARGE OF EDNA’S CARE AND FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Funeral services for John Paul Stumph of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Crawford Community Building. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Whitney Cemetery.

Mr. Stumph passed away on November 25, 2015 at his home in Crawford.

John was born on September 13, 1939 in Crawford, Nebraska.

He was 76.

A memorial has been established for the Whitney Methodist Church or the Crawford Fire Department. 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.

Charlene G. Little Hoop, 71, died Thursday, November 26, 2015 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.

She was born February 16, 1944 in Alliance, Nebraska to David J. and Hilda H. (White Wash) Picket Pin.

She married Norman S. Little Hoop on April 18, 1961 in Alliance.

Charlene was a member of the Indian Mission-Church of God.  She was also an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

She is survived by her children, Jerome Little Hoop, Clifford Little Hoop, Brenda Cook, Norman (Christine) Little Hoop, Carmen (Nicki) Little Hoop, Lonnie (Jen) Little Hoop, Elaine Little Hoop, and Dezi (Jen) Little Hoop all of Alliance, Janet Little Hoop of Albuquerque, N.M., and Erica Perez of Gordon; 28 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; brothers, Isaac Picket Pin, Sr. of Washington State and David Picket Pin, Jr. of Alliance; her sisters, Diane DuBray, Elaine Picket Pin and Elizabeth Hernandez, all of Alliance; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 daughters Norma and Laura Little Hoop, 1 brother, 4 sisters, 1 grandson and 2 great granddaughters.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Indian Mission Church of God.  Pastor Don Mink will officiate.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Wake services will be held Sunday and Monday at the church.

Memorials may be given to the church.

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

Bill Shrewsbury, 93, died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

Bill was born to Ralph and Nancy Shrewsbury on December 27, 1921 on their family homestead north of Lakeside, Nebraska. Bill met the love of his life Betty Morris while stationed in Amarillo, Texas and they were married on September 8, 1946.

Bill began ranching at a very young age, his father homesteaded at the ranch north of Lakeside and both Bill and his brother Bert were very active in all aspects of the operation. When his father passed away in 1938 Bill took over the ranch with his mother. As the ranch continued to grow Bill and Betty purchased land north of Ellsworth and grew their herd that originated from a single 4H heifer. His grandsons Justin and Rhett began helping Bill run the ranch as he got older and Bill turned the operation over to them when he retired from ranching in 2007.

Bill was also very well known for his rodeo legacy. Bill was a phenomenal calf roper and team roper. He made many rounds on the local and state circuits and as he got older became very active in the old timers rodeo circuit as well. Bill went on to fuel the passion and love for cattle, horses and rodeo in his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In his later years he spent many hours at ropings, rodeos, and junior rodeos supporting them.

Bill won many gold buckles during his rodeo years and was inducted into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame in June of 2014. He also received the Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor Award that he was particularly proud of. Bill lived a life that truly defined what it means to be a cowboy and to live the western life. Bill’s legacy will live on as his family now sports the many gold buckles he won and continue his traditions in ranching in rodeo.

Bill is survived by his children, Ginger (Jim) Arrants, Jay Shrewsbury, and Kim (Tim) Wills. His grandchildren, Justin (Amy) Shrewsbury, Duff (Kris) Arrants, Deaver (Ashley) Arrants, Kami Blumanthal, Rhett (Erin) Shrewsbury, LaTava (Chris) Sanders, TeeCee (Abby) Wills, Klete (Meagan) Shrewsbury, Brice (Misty) Shrewsbury, Chad Whaley and Mandy (Tucker) Greve. He is also survived by 22 great grandchildren who he loved dearly.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Betty, his parents Ralph and Nancy Shrewsbury, his brother Bert Shrewsbury, and grandchildren, Schan Worley and Chet Whaley.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, December 1, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance.  Pastor Tom Lucas will officiate.  Burial will be at the Lakeside cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Monday, November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorials may be given to East Point Horspice or to a charity of the donor’s choice.  They can be sent in care of Justin Shrewsbury, 605 Cheyenne, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

John Paul Stumph, 76, of Crawford died Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at his home.

He was born September 13, 1939 in Crawford to Paul and Ruth Stumph. He was raised on the Stumph farm in Whitney where he attended rural school through 8th grade. He went to Crawford High School, where he met Sheila Hunt, his soul mate and graduated in 1957. After graduation he went to a telegrapher’s school and worked on the railroad before joining the US Navy in1959.

He married his high school sweetheart in 1959. During his Navy Career, John and Sheila lived in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC and Hawaii. John was a radioman because he knew Morse Code and therefore had top secret clearance while in Washington DC. He also did a tour in Vietnam on a tanker.
John was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1967 and, with his wife and three children, returned to Crawford.

In the years following, he worked for Diamond Engineering and KN Energy while buying out the family farm. He purchased Stumph Sanitation shortly after and ran this business until 1996 when he sold it to his son. During this time John was active in the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, Crawford JayCees, enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards. Later in life he won a seat in the World Series of Poker.

John and Sheila moved out to the Whitney family farm in 1990 where they lived for 20 years. They moved to their current home in 2011 where John passed away from lung cancer on November 25th.

John enjoyed his life, his family, his church and his friends. He was fun-loving and active—always on his way to a local sporting event, to the golf course, bowling alley or card game. He was quick to laugh and quicker to tease those friends and family that he held so dear.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Sheila Stumph. Son, Jerry Stumph and wife Lori, daughter Lori Stromberg and husband Marty Widener and son-in-law Tom Miller. Grandchildren Erin, Chris and Spencer Miller and wife, April, Fletcher Stromberg, wife Merissa and great granddaughter, Violet, and Mason and Megan Stumph. As well as three step-grandchildren, Todd and Kaiza Widener and Brandon Smith. Also sister Maxine Cavaness of Chadron and brother Dwight Stumph of Chehalis, Washington and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, his brother Joel Stumph and daughter Debra Miller.
Visitation will be open to the public at Chamberlain Chapel in Crawford on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 1st & 2nd.

Services will be Thursday, December 3rd at Crawford Community Building at 2:00 PM with Pastor Dusty Sprague officiating. No graveside service will occur.

Pallbearers include Rodney Motz, Greg Kennedy, Rick Hull, Greg Oetken, Tucker Knode and Mike Morava. Honorary Pallbearers include Gene VonForell, Gerry Olesen, Larry Hermsen, Bob Galey, Dave Dodd and Bill Plooster.

Memorials may be made to the Whitney United Methodist Church or the Crawford Volunteer Fire and Rescue by sending checks to Chamberlain Chapel at PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Crawford is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys L. Maser, 81, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born January 14, 1934 in Minatare, Nebraska to Jacob and Flora (Brehm) Rein.

On July 30, 1950 she was united in marriage to John C. Maser, Jr.

Gladys worked as a L.P.N. at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Box Butte General Hospital as a Perinatal Nurse from 1971 until retiring in 1988.  She was a member of St. John’s United Lutheran Church and Altar Guild.  She enjoyed watching her grandchildren’s sporting events and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her son, John (Becky) Maser of Alliance, her 6 grandchildren, Laurie Esmeier and Chris Maser of Lincoln, NE, Ashley Simpson and Seth Maser of North Platte, NE, A.J. Maser of Chadron, NE and Nicholas Maser of Alliance and 7 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother, Ralph Rein of Bayard, NE.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons, Mike and Mark and her brother, Kenneth.

Memorial services will be Thursday, December 3 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Stadem officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given 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.

William A. “Bill” Gehrt, 50, died Friday, November 27, 2015 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

He was born February 17, 1965 in Gordon, Nebraska to Albert and Wilma (Queen) Gehrt.

Following high school Bill served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1987.  He later went on to work for Dayco/Parker for over 20 years.  One of Bill’s favorite pastimes was fishing.

He is survived by his sons, Ryan (Cheriee Kershaw) Gehrt of Gillette, Wyoming and Jeff Gehrt of Gordon; his granddaughter, Zaylee Gehrt of Gillette, Wyoming; his sisters, Deb (Gary) Tiensvold and Linda (Bob) Miller both of Alliance; and his brother, Nick (Sherry) Gehrt of Lexington, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God Church.  Pastor Steve Hahn will officiate.  Burial with military rites will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family, Jeff Gehrt, 313 Fouch Ave., Gordon, Nebraska, 69343.

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

Funeral services for Lila M. Herr Young of Chadron, Nebraska will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Chamberlain Chapel with Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Herr passed away on November 29, 2015 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron.

Lila was born on September 22, 1927 in Chadron, Nebraska.

She was 88.

A memorial has been established for Crestview Care Center. 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 Larry Schott of Chadron, Nebraska will be held at Chamberlain Chapel, Friday, December 4, 2015 at 2:00 pm with Tom Serres officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Larry Schott, a life-long resident of Chadron NE, died unexpectedly on November 28, 2015 at the age of 62.
Larry is survived by his mother; his children, Jerrod, Brianna, Justin and Matthew Schott. He is survived by his siblings, Yvonnia Schott, Loveland CO; Garry and Les Schott, Fort Collins CO; Tarry Schott, Blaine MN. He had 12 Grandchildren. His nieces, Vanessa Boyd, Thornton CO; Hannah Schott, and nephew Daniel Schott, Blaine MN. Friend of the family, Sheila Motz. His two cats Shady and Lady. He is preceded in death by his father, Don Schott.
Larry was born in Crawford, NE, September 19, 1953 to June and Don Schott. He graduated from Chadron High School in 1973. In 1975-1979 he served in the Army as a member of the First Airborne.
He enjoyed playing softball and basketball on several community leagues. Larry enjoyed helping others; he volunteered at Bread Basket weakly, he would often visit nursing home residents and helped many residents repair vehicles. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker Fan, along with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A passion of Larry’s was writing cards and letters to his siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephew and friends. He never “passed the buck “with missing birthdays, he always sent a card. His friends and family will be sending him love from their hearts now.
A memorial has been established for the Bread Basket. 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.

Ardis C. Foster, 88, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born on February 11, 1927 in Sutton, NE to John and Christine (Rasby) Stertz.

On March 25, 1946 she was united in marriage to Charles Douglas “C.D.” Foster in Bridgeport, NE.

Her survivors are her children, Anna (Gary) Sutton of Alliance, Susan (Mike) Hill of Deadwood, SD, Karyn (John) Jacox of Indianapolis, IN, Doug (Cindy) Foster, Charlie (Lori) Foster and Kevin (Roxane) Foster of Alliance, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sisters, Jean Haver of Scottsbluff, NE and Donna Beaver of Kalispell, MT. Longtime friend, Phyllis Knoflicek, also survives

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her daughter, Lynda June Foster, her grandson, Paul Warner, her sister, Joan Smith and her brother, Richard Stertz and her twin-brother, Ardell Stertz.

Ardis was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church.

Memorial services will be Friday, December 4 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jay Kim officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Dorman Clark Hitchcock, 93, passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff.

He was born on June 5, 1922 at Hay Springs, NE to Edward Lynn and Audrey (Fuller) Hitchcock.

He graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1940.

He served in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Army Medical Corp 1942-1945 including 2 years in the Pacific and one year stateside.

Dorman married Mary Margie Newblom on September 23, 1941 in Hay Springs, NE. They celebrated their 70th anniversary before she passed away on January 30, 2012.

He began working as a grocery clerk and construction worker in Hay Springs,  then he worked as an appliance serviceman for Hempel’s in Alliance for 33 years and then worked at the  Abbott Bank for 10 years.

Dorman was a member of the United Methodist Church in Alliance for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Eagles, Legion, Post Commander VFW in Hay Springs and the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, watching birds out the window and dancing, as well as traveling to all 50 states, Canada and the Caribbean. A highlight of his travels included riding a mule to the bottom of the Grand Canyon at age 71.

His survivors are his sons, Bruce (Sherry) Hitchcock of Alliance, Randy (Kolinda) Hitchcock of Alliance his grandchildren, Chris (Chip) Stanczak, Carson, IA; Ed Hitchcock, Alliance; Ammie Bauer (Tom Macke), Alliance; Denise Hitchcock, Greeley, CO; Julie (Lynn) Louden, Hemingford, Lacey (Bruce) Cordell, Alliance; Jeremy (Lacy) Hitchcock, Hemingford; great- grandchildren, Ashlynn Bauer, Lincoln, NE; Kaylynn, Jayce Jaden Bauer and Sage Macke, Alliance; Gage and Kyah Cordell, Alliance; Brody Hitchcock and Luke Louden, Hemingford; Keagan, Emma and Easton Hitchcock, Hemingford and Lily and Lincoln Hitchcock, Lander, WY . Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, friends also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his son, Dennis Hitchcock and wife Nancy; his grandson, Deion Hitchcock; his brothers, Harold, Lyle and Chet Hitchcock and his sister Verona Krutchfield.

Memorial services will be Friday, December 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Alliance with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

Memorials may be given to the Festival of Hope or United Methodist Church.

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