Rose Alene (Felz) Harris

Rose Felz was born on June 5, 1954 in Chadron, Nebraska to Ira and Fran Felz. She went to be with our Lord on April 15, 2016.

Rose was a hard working single mom with multiple sclerosis. With many hardships Rose was always a loving and happy woman.

She was preceded in death by her father Ira Felz, her husband Steve Stewart and her sister Marilyn Taggart.

She is survived by her mother Frances and son Justin Harris, her four brothers Marvin Felz, Howard Felz, Hoss Felz, and Bruce Felz; two grandchildren Chandra Rose Harris, and Nigel Harris; and her loving family at Crestview Healthcare Center

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Homer Poole, 75, of Alliance, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Alliance Cemetery.  

Homer passed away on April 12, 2016 at the Hemingford Care Center.

He was born on July 22, 1940 in Mitchell, Nebraska.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Helen Patino, 89, died Friday, April 15, 2016 at her home.

She was born September 24, 1926 in McGrew, Nebraska to Pedro and Delores (Castro) Duran.

Through the years Helen worked as a cook at the Drake Hotel, the Alliance Hotel, the Iron Horse and the Elm Grill.  Helen cared deeply for her family and was a very loyal friend.  She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

She is survived by her children, Oralia McKee of Highland, CA, Eustolio Duran of Glendale, AZ, Manuel (Mary) Duran of Banning, CA, Carlos (Miriam) Patino of Tucson, AZ, and Froilon Patino, Efrain Patino, and Roselia Blakeman-Patino, all of Denver, CO; and her brother, Mateo (Adele) Duran of Alliance.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Gabriel, Tameka, Courtney, Mona, Ruby, Nathan, Lydia, Noemi, and Sabryna; 23 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sons, Robert Patino and John Duran, and siblings, Teresa Duran, Rumalda Duran, Antonia Duran, Ramon Duran, Manuel Duran, Agustin Duran and Celia Flores.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Father John Kakkuzhiyil will officiate.  Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery.  Wake services will be held Friday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St Jude Place,

Memphis, TN, 38105, or Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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

Melba A. Hippe, 87, died Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born March 14, 1929 in Alliance, Nebraska to Frank and Susan M. (Cooper) Seidler.

She married Arthur J. Hippe on August 31, 1946 in Alliance, Nebraska.

Melba worked as the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church custodian for over 30 years.  She also worked hay fields, cleaned houses, worked as a nurse’s aide, worked at the YMCA and was a waitress at Martin’s Family Restaurant for many years.

She was a member of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and the Eagles Auxiliary.

She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan (Junior) Dyer of Alliance, Judie Davis of Phoenix, AZ (Lee Davis of Prescott, AZ) and Shirlie (Dennis) Hudson of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Justin (Kelly) Davis of Phoenix, AZ, Chanda (Paul) Mason of Salina, KS, Mendy Davis of Phoenix, AZ, John (Terri) Dyer of Gering, Jessica (Scott) Davis of Topeka, KS and Paula (Jason) Ediger of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Shannon, Jordan Davis, Aaron Hudson, Trevor Davis, Alexis Mason, Madison Davis, Ryan Mason, Isabella Davis, Dylan Davis, Carter Davis, Easton Davis, Jaden Ediger, Kamdyn Dyer, Daniel Ediger, Everett Davis, Case Dyer and Karson Dyer; and her step-great grandchild, Austin Schirra.   She is also survived by her sisters, Freda Lynn of Gillette, WY, Joyce Dolson of Lincoln and Louise Knuth of Gilbert, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister Janis Wickman and her brother-in-law’s, Norman Knuth, LeRoy Wickman, Marky Lynn and Gene Dolson.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.  Father Coke McClure will officiate.  Inurnment will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 430, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Memorial services for Jack Geiser of Harrison, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Nativity in Harrison, Nebraska.  A Rosary will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the church.     

Jack passed away on April 18, 2016 in Chadron, Nebraska.  

Jack was born on April 30, 1928 in Crawford, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department or the Chadron Hospice.  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.

Margaret Eloise Diercks passed away on April 16th, 2016 at Countryside Care in Gordon, Nebraska.

She was born on May 1, 1927 to William and Louise (Franck) Diercks at Hay Springs, Nebraska.  Margaret was the first baby girl born in the hospital in Hay Springs.  The nurses called her a “him” until her parents got her named.  The hospital was new and located across the street from the Catholic Church and later became Dr. Foley’s Veterinary Clinic

She attended schools in Hay Springs and graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1945.  After graduation she attended Blair Business College in Colorado Springs, CO.  She could look out of her dorm window and see Pikes Peak.  She worked at the Northwestern State Bank in Hay Springs and at the Gordon Sale Barn until 1954 when she moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming and worked for GAB Insurance Company.  She moved to Gordon in 1991.

In 1960 Margaret and her mother made a trip to Germany to visit Louise and William’s homeland.  This trip was a highlight in her life.  She also made a trip to Guatamela to visit her niece, Connie, who was in the Peace Corps at the time.

Margaret never married or had children, but always called her nieces and nephews “her kids”.     She is survived by two nephews, Ross Diercks of Lusk, Wyoming and Rod Diercks of Crete, Nebraska and two nieces, Connie Diercks of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Linda Semrad of Parsons, Kansas.  She is also survived by six great nephews, Erik Semrad, Detlef Diercks, Marcus Diercks, Will Diercks, Brooks Kaltenheuser, and Morgan Pontiff and two great nieces, Dyann Diercks and Kira Pontiff.  Also, by two great-great nephews, Kyler Semrad and Brayden Semrad.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers, Franck D. Diercks and Willliam L. Diercks and her nephew Roger F. Diercks.

Margaret will be missed by her caretakers at Countryside Care.  She always had a quick wit and about her and always told everyone that she was being spoiled.  While she was able she would walk the halls and brighten everyone’s day.

She has been a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1952.  

Cremation will take place and a family graveside memorial service at the Hay Springs Cemetery will be held at a later time.  Chamberlain – Drabbels Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorials are suggested to the Gordon Memorial Hospital Foundation for the betterment of Gordon Countryside Care.  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.

Larry E. Winten, 68, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his home in Alliance.

He was born on August 28, 1947 in Alliance to Clarence and Elna (Christensen) Winten.  He graduated from Alliance High School in 1965.

On May 28, 1965 he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Dewing in Fort Morgan, Colorado.  Three children, Dan, Dennis and Tricia were born to this union.  They lived in Denver, CO for 36 years before returning to Alliance in 2001.  While in Denver Larry worked for American National Bank as a computer consultant for 9 years. He then started his own consulting business which he operated until 2001. After his return to Alliance he worked for CDS Financial and 2013 he began working for Railcrew Express and was the Regional Manager at the time of his death.

Larry was a devoted family man, especially to his granddaughters. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his children, Dan (Carol) Winten of Woodland, WA, Dennis (Jill) Winten of Parker, CO and Tricia Winten of Alliance and his two granddaughters, Kayla and Karli Winten.  He is also survived by his sister, Karen (Brad) Rosenberger of Lincoln and Bruce (Susan) Winten of Hemingford along with nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be Friday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Stadem officiating.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 207 North Park Estates, Alliance, NE  69301.

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

Funeral services for Darlene Neidert of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Crawford with Pastor Marsha Stauss officiating.  Burial will be at the Crawford Cemetery.  

Darlene Beverly Neidert was born on March 13, 1934 as Darlene Beverly Baker in Sturgis, South Dakota.  She went home with the Lord on January 24, 2014.  She was 79.  She passed away at the Ponderosa Villa Nursing Home following a short stay with numerous health problems.

Darlene was married at the age of sixteen to Donald Keith Neidert, the true love of her life.  To this union a son was born, Donnie Lee Neidert.  Donald passed in 1968.  Darlene was remarried to Elmer Jay Shoop.  Darlene and Jay adopted a baby, Jay Lenn Shoop.  After Elmer’s passing she remarried again to Glen Shoop and resided in Idaho.  They returned to Nebraska and purchased their home in Crawford where they lived until Glen’s passing and Darlene’s need for nursing care made the Villa necessary.  

Darlene spent most of her working life as a nurse’s aide in various nursing facilities.  She was grandmother to three grandchildren; Darlene Lemmon, Del Neidert, and Donald Neidert.  She had seven great grandchildren.  

She is survived by one brother, Lenn (Chub) Baker of Ely, Nevada; ex daughter-in-law, caregiver, and friend Sharon Neidert of Crawford; adopted son, Jay Lenn Shoop on the west coast; her grand and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, A.C. Delbert and Rose Baker; siblings, Fred, Glenn, Cary, Roy, Leo, Florence, Esther, and Leona; her son Donnie Lee Neidert; three husbands, Donald, Elmer, and Glen.  

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 in Crawford is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Allen Ash, 35, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff from injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident at Mitchell.

He was born July 8, 1980 at Sheridan, Wyoming to Jon A. and Rita J. (Serna) Ash.

Jerry and his family moved to Alliance at the age of 4.  He graduated from Alliance High School in 1999.  Jerry moved around a lot after high school spending time in various places before landing in Sheridan, Wyoming.  It was there that he met and eventually married Amanda Doby.  Shortly thereafter, they were blessed with their little princess, Bella Katherine.  After the birth of their daughter they moved to Torrington, WY to be closer to family and go back to school.  While there Jerry took classes at EWC and WNCC and eventually graduated from WNCC with a Powerline Construction and Maintenance Technology Degree in 2013.  After graduating, Jerry became employed at the Scottsbluff County Fairgrounds as the Grounds Superintendent and was still employed at the time of his death.

Jerry enjoyed spending time with his family and friends but most of all; he cherished the time spent with his daughter.  He loved playing his guitar, sketching or painting in his spare time.  His latest passion was riding his Harley and spending time with his brothers of Valhalla West End MC.  Jerry will definitely be missed by those who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Bella Katherine Ash of Torrington, WY, his parents, Jon and Rita Ash of Alliance, his sister, Joni Lynn Ash of Columbus, NE, his brother, Fernando (Heather) Ash of Hemingford, his niece and nephews, Trevor Benge, Tanner Benge, Moses Ash, Zachary Kobza, Kaylob  Kobza and Kamryn Ash. He is also survived by his grandmother, Ninfa J. Serna of Sheridan, WY and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Emma Ash and Guadalupe Serna, Sr.

Visitation will be Friday from 1-7 at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating.  Cremation will follow the service.  A reception after the service will follow at Players Sports Bar where we can share stories and celebrate the life of Jerry.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at B-6 Tower Plaza, Alliance, NE  69301.

Memorial services for Darlene J. (Serbousek) Perreten of Hay Springs, NE will be held on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Reverend Paul Smith and Mr. Marvin Blundell officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at the Hay Springs Cemetery.

Darlene Joyce (Serbousek) Perreten, 84, of Hay Springs, NE died April 
18, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.  She was born on September 12, 1931 in Hay Springs, Nebraska.
 
Her survivors include her brother Delbert Serbousek of Phoenix, AZ, sister 
Mardell (Richard) Horn of Wheatridge, CO, children Diana (Robert) Achtemeier of Pahrump, NV, William F. Perreten of Omaha, NE, Debra Michael of Gering, NE, Grandchildren; Scott Evans, William Evans, Jessica Matlock, Chris Perreten, Dani Perreten, Nicole Michael and Brooke Michael and eight 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank 
and Libbie Serbousek, husband Bill Perreten, and son-in-law David Michael.
 
In lieu of flowers memorials will be made to the family’s choice.  Memorials 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 Joy Isham, also known as Eleanor Joy (Norman) Isham will be held at the Grace Episcopal Church in Chadron, 450 Bordeaux St on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 4:00 PM with Father John Adams and Dr. Russ Seger officiating.  

She brought Joy to the world, but she left it on April 27, 2016.  Eleanor Joy Norman was born October 26, 1928, the sixth of seven children born to Harry and LaRue Norman.  She attended country school outside of Whitney and high school in Crawford, Nebraska.  She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1950 where she was a member of Delta Gamma.

She married Robert Isham of Chadron in 1950.  They were ranchers and bankers for their entire lives.  Joy was on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Gordon in 1962 and was elected Chairman of the board upon Bob’s death in 1994.  Joy was the most energetic woman and wore many other hats.  She was a children’s choir director, a Sunday school teacher, an elementary school teacher, a polio survivor, and pet lover and the life of any party.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her five children:  Julie Jennings, (Bill) of Lone Tree, CO, Glory Burns (Mike) of Fort Collins, CO, Robin Isham of Templeton, CA, Andrea Voss (Galen) of Chadron, and Will Isham of Gordon.  She had eight grandchildren, William Jennings, Scottsdale, AZ, Matthew Jennings (Erica) Denver, CO, Jay Voss, (Jessamyn) Gordon, NE, Cornilius Ray (Tatyana), Denver,CO, Drew Isham, Fort Worth, TXS, Joy Voss, Chadron, NE Nick and Rob Burns, Steamboat Springs, CO. She also had five great grandchildren and two more on the way.

Memorial donations may be made to the Joy Isham Fund for the Grace Episcopal Church.  Donations may be sent to the First National Bank in Gordon, PO Box 290, Gordon, NE  69343.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chadron at 10:00 AM with Pastor Peter Bertram officiating.   Burial will be at a later date at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Creek, MI.  

Donna L. Sleeper, 88, of Chadron, passed away April 28, 2016 at Chadron Community Hospital.  

She was born August 14, 1927 in Albion, MI to Forrest and Viola Marshall. Donna had two daughters and on September 16, 1960 she married the late Thomas C. Sleeper of Rushville, NE. To this union four more children were born. Upon her husband’s passing in 2002, Donna moved to Chadron.

Donna is survived by four of her children: JoAnn (Steven) Rusan of Battle Creek, MI, Carl Sleeper of Battle Creek, Nan (Pat) Gould of Chadron, and Cliff Sleeper of Battle Creek; 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Donna is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Connie, son Edward, granddaughter Lynn (Hess) Fields, and daughter-in-law Marcia (Carl) Sleeper.

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Crestview Care Center.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337.

Online condolences www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Gary Heckman will be held at a later date.  

Gary Heckman, 72, of Crawford, Nebraska was born on May 10, 1943 in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Eleven months later he and his sister, Judy, were adopted by Ben and Irene Heckman of Crawford, Nebraska.  He attended country school and Crawford High School, transferring to Chadron Prep School where he graduated in 1961.  On August 5, 1962, he married Barbara Jean Redfern.  Two sons were born, Rocky in 1969 and Robby in 1973.  

Gary worked on the farm with his dad, but photography was his passion.  He attended Brooks Photography Institute in Santa Barbara, California.  Gary and Barb owned and operated G&B Photo in Chadron and later Richard’s photography in Beatrice, Nebraska.  In 1983, they moved to Arvada, Colorado and later to Colorado Springs, Colorado where they operated an advertising specialties business.  They returned to Crawford in 1999 to take care of Gary’s mother.

He was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge, Congregational Church, and the Western and Wildlife art show.

He enjoyed model airplanes, painting, and golf.

Survivors include his wife Barbara; Sons, Rocky and his wife Stefani of Canberra, Australia, Rob of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Hattie Beth, Adric, Elyssia, Keirelli; Sister Judy (Jim) Cook of Crawford.  

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

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Hazel Bell of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Harrison Bible Church with Pastor Matt Parker officiating.  Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery.

Mrs. Bell passed away on May 4, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.  

Hazel was born June 7, 1921, to Bessie (Russell) and Rollie Joseph Reid at home on the Reid homestead North East of Minatare, NE.  

She grew up there learning to love the various farm animals (cats, dogs, cattle, horses, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, etc.)

Her father got her a small Shetland pony colt when she was 5 or 6 years old.  In her later years felt her father was disappointed that she didn’t love the pony (Boots) more and spent more time riding him because he loved horses so much.  He liked to work with them training them to be ridden and working as a team.  She did ride Boots to get in the milk cows and at times to school.  Her sisters Zelma and Nellie spent more time with him and rode him more.

Hazel liked to work with her mom raising a big garden each summer and harvesting and using the produce.  

Most summers brought the hatching baby chicks and sometimes turkeys and ducks and geese.

Hazel started going to school when six years old.  She went to “Hope” a two room country school a mile and a half west of her home.  For many years the lower grade room taught first through fourth grades and the other room taught fifth through eighth.  It was a two teacher school.

In 1934, Hazel’s parents decided to move.  They rented the Segebartt place from Aunt Clara (Segebartt) Russell who was living in Scottsbluff, NE.  This move caused Hazel, Zelma, and Nellie to change schools.  They began going to Nine Mile School another country school.  They lived there about a year.  

Hazel attended this school until she graduated eighth grade.  The graduation ceremony was held in Gering, NE.  
Hazel attended three different high schools.  She went two years at Nine Mile, one year at Minatare and her last year at Shelton Academy at Shelton, NE.  She then went to Scottsbluff Junior College for two years and got her teaching certificate.

Wanda L. Dye, 78, of rural Alliance, NE and recently Hermosa, SD, died Friday, May 13, 2016 at the Hospice of the Hills in Rapid City, surrounded by her family.

She was born October 2, 1937 to Fred and B. Irene (Bangert) Seidler in Alliance.  She graduated from high school at University of Nebraska School of Ag in Curtis in 1955.  She married Erwin Dye on March 18, 1956 in Alliance.  They farmed and raised cattle with Erwin’s family until 1982 when they began farming and raising commercial Angus cattle with their sons.  Wanda helped in the fields and corrals, cooked many meals, gardened and raised beautiful flowers. She worked for a few years at LB Murphy’s in Alliance, doing tailoring and alterations.  Wanda sewed clothes for family and grandchildren and in recent years became an accomplished quilter. She created beautiful quilts and home accessories for herself, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She took many classes and workshops at Pat’s Creative with her friend Junie Hooper and loved learning new techniques and patterns.

Wanda was an active 4-H mom and grandmother, helping with many projects from livestock to sewing to baking.  She guided many young hands in sewing projects, including family and beyond.   For many years she was active at Immanuel Lutheran, teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and serving on altar guild.

She is survived by her sons, Chester Dye, Bart and Kathy (Moore) Dye of Alliance, Jack and Penny (Stalnaker) Dye of Hermosa, SD.  Her grandchildren Karina and Marty Jones of Berwyn, Trista and Cory Rose of Hobart, OK, Brianna Dye of Gillette, WY, Alyssa Dye of Lincoln and Chase Dye of Alliance. Her great granddaughters Mahaya, Maysa and Makamry Jones and Lakyn and Taylyn Rose.  Wanda is survived by her brothers Gerald (Irene) Seidler, Larry (Connie) Seidler, Dale Seidler and sister-in-law Jean Seidler. She is also survived by other family including Jim and Judy Dye (Alliance), Denise Koozer (Alliance) and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Erwin, brother, Wilbur, and sister-in-law Betty Leistritz.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church.  The Reverend Martin T. Schnare and Reverend Richard C. Mueller will officiate. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family being present from 5-7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Hospice of the Hills at 224 Elk St, Rapid City, SD  57701, Box Butte County 4-H or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Funeral services for JoAnn Horst of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor Peter Bertram officiating.  Burial will be the Crawford City Cemetery.  Visitations will be open on Wednesday at Chamberlain Chapel in Crawford.

JoAnn passed away on May 17, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.   

JoAnn was born on February 2, 1935 in Crawford, Nebraska.

Memorials may be sent to the Lutheran 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 is in charge of arrangements.

Joseph H. Moeller, 85, passed away May 11, 2016 at Box Butte General Hospital.

He was born March 27, 1931 at Hemingford, NE to Frank and Minnie (Halbur) Moeller.

On April 24, 1976 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth C. Tschacher in Hemingford.

A lifelong Box Butte County resident Joe farmed near Hemingford for many years and also worked for the City of Alliance until his retirement.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, children, Ramona (Kenneth) Zulauf of Alliance, Myra (Douglas) Sibal of Morrill, NE, Tracy Navarro of Alliance, Johnna (Robert) Wood of Hemingford and Skye (Jay) Weeder of Gibbon, NE, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Peggy (Gene) Sheldon of Alliance, Jan (Richard) McLain of Keller, TX, Greg (Sharol) Moeller of Hemingford and Gary (Susan) Moeller of Alliance.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bernard and Frank and two-step grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating.  Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.  Wake service will be Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bridget’s.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home in Alliance and at the wake service.

Memorials may be given in care of the family and sent to Bates-Gould Funeral Home, P.O. Box 574, Alliance, NE  69301 or to a charity of the donor’s choice in lieu of flowers.

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

Sister Carmelita Telles, 91, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Marian Residence.

Sister Carmelita was born August 17, 1924 at Tularosa, New Mexico to Edward (Eduardo) and Tomasa (Johnson) Telles and was named Erlinda Telles.

In the fall of 1943 she went to Marycrest Convent in Denver, Colorado and entered the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity on November 16, 1943. She professed her vows on August 16, 1945 and took the name of Sister Mary Carmelita.

In 1945 Sister Carmelita’s ministry took her to St. Francis Mission in St. Francis, SD on the Rosebud Reservation where she was a teacher and worked in housekeeping until 1965. She then worked as a missionary at the Mexico Mission, Cardonal, Hidalgo, Mexico until 1974.  While in Mexico she received her diploma of Catechist from the Institute Calequetico, Mexico City in 1969.  She then returned to St. Francis, SD until moving to Alliance, NE in 1981 where she worked in Pastoral Ministry for Holy Rosary Parish. Sister Carmelita returned to Denver from 1988 to 1993 at Marycrest Convent until moving back to Alliance in 1993 where she resumed her duties in pastoral ministry until retiring in 2008.

She is survived by her sister, Cecilia (Bob) Currieo of Tucson, AZ, her brother, Marshal Telles of San Diego, CA, her half-brother, Ronald (Patsy) Telles of Alamogordo, NM, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, half-brother, Benny Telles, step-brother, James Cannon and step-sister, Burline Cannon.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. at Marian Chapel with burial in Calvary Cemetery.  Wake services will be Friday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Marian Chapel.

Memorials may be given to Marian Residence.

Funeral services for Naomi Reeves of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Crawford with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.  Burial will be at the Crawford Cemetery.  

Naomi was born on December 18, 1927 in Crawford, Nebraska.

Naomi passed away on May 17, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.  

A memorial has been established for the United Methodist Church or Legend Buttes Golf Course.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com