Donald Earnest Powles, 77, passed away on May 24, 2016 at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska, following a heart attack.

He was born August 14, 1938 in Ashby, Nebraska, to Rolland A. and Emelene I. (Thurston) Powles.

Don lived his entire life in the Bingham Area on the family ranch.  He and his sister were the last graduating class from Bingham High School in 1956.  He served a short time in the Army, returning home to marry Gretchen Eileen Pisel on June 3, 1962, and of that union three children were born.

Don was a lifelong rancher who enjoyed a great conversation and lived for a good game of cards.  He was a calf roper and team roper in his younger days and more recently loved cheering for his grandchildren as they competed in various activities.  A Master Angler, Don was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting and the outdoors.  He was a member of the Cowboy Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Don grew up raising Horned Hereford Cattle with his Dad.  They participated in the Cow Town Hereford Bull Sale for years then Don began a new venture in the early 70s breeding Gelbvieh cattle with longtime friend Phil VanDervoort.  Don bred Black Imprint, the first Homozygous Black, Homozygous Polled Gelbvieh bull.  Buster, Polled Midnight, Black Velvet, and Jetstream were some of the bulls that made the Powles Gelbvieh Ranch.  He was an active member of various cattle and breed organizations throughout his ranching career.

Don was an active school board member of the Bingham School for 27 years, a lifetime member of the Bingham Church, and was active in Gideon’s International.  He was honored to receive the Aksarben Good Neighbor Award and most recently was a board member of the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years Gretchen Pisel Powles, three children, Tena Raglin (Ron), Jana Jensen (JC) and Bryon Powles (Audrey). He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Matthew and Marissa Raglin and Jada and Cameron Jensen and his two great-grandchildren, Jayden Raglin and Amira Raglin and many friends and family.

Preceded in death by his father Rolland Powles, mother Emelene Thurston Powles and sister Carol Ann Powles.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bingham Lutheran Church with Pastor Andrew Safarik officiating.  Burial with military honors will be in the Bingham Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family being present from 4-6 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Bingham Lutheran Church.

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

Memorial services for Donna Harris Moore are being held on June 4, 2016, at 10:30 AM, at the Crawford Community Building in Crawford with Pastor Peter Bertram. Private family interment will follow the service.

On May 28th, Donna Harris Moore went to her eternal rest with her beloved Savior after complications following heart surgery. She was born to Bruce and June (Reid) Morris on August 9, 1933 and graduated from Gordon High School. She attended Chadron Normal School and taught school in country schools in the Gordon area.
She married Gene Harris on December 24, 1954, and three children were born to this union: Roger Lee, Michael Eugene and Linda Kay. Donna worked as a sales clerk until the family moved to Chadron, Nebraska in 1973.
Following Gene’s death in 1978, Donna continued to live in Chadron where she worked at a local bank and met David Moore from Crawford, Nebraska. The couple married on February 14, 1984, and lived on Dave’s farm near Crawford.
Following the move to Crawford, Donna continued to work as a bank teller and devoted considerable time to various voluntary activities including the Post Playhouse, RSV, tourism, Blood Mobile, her church and visiting the nursing home. Even after health challenges, she continued to devote her energies to helping others and in 2014, she was recognized as the Outstanding Volunteer for the State of Nebraska by the Governor’s wife.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Marilyn Zlomke and Shirley Rasmussen and brother-in-law Bill Rasmussen and a young brother, Larry. She is survived by her husband, Dave; children, Roger and Julie Harris of Beatrice, Nebraska, Mike and Laurie Harris of Chadron, Nebraska, and Linda and Joel Smith of McCook, Nebraska; sisters, Sandra and Rex Kollmorgan of Toledo, Ohio, Lenore and Ted Kayton of Holdrege, Nebraska, and Carol Metzger of Gordon, Nebraska; brothers-in-law, Ray and Barb Zlomke of Batesland, South Dakota, and Jack and Georgia Harris of Rapid City, South Dakota. She is also blessed and survived by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, aunts and uncles and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.

A memorial has been established for the Fort Robinson Post Playhouse. 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.

Marcile Elaine Brost, 83, of rural Alliance, Nebraska, danced into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of Monday, May 30, 2016, less than a mile from the house she was born and raised in. Her high school sweet-heart slept by her side tenderly holding her hand just like he has from the day they were married July 19, 1953.

Hers is a story for the ages.  Born the oldest of three sisters to Lloyd and Luella Amsberry in 1933 she opened her striking blue eyes and the world was never the same. They lived in a tiny dug out house in the side of a hill down from the ‘big’ house she was born in.  Her dad had helped build the ‘big’ house for her grandparents. Later in life they moved there. Her daddy was an excellent farmer and used unique, effective and progressive techniques to irrigate the farmland they owned.

When she was four she started country school near her home.  For high school she had to board in Alliance because it was 16 miles away.  Marcile, also called Marty, didn’t mind because she LOVED learning and was a voracious reader all of her life.  She also enjoyed playing the piano, singing and dancing. Right before high school she joined a club for young people called the Hill Billy club.  They would gather, play guitar, sing and dance.  At one of these dances she met a brown-eyed boy named Christy Gene Brost.  After he stole a kiss and ran into a fence on one of their first dates they were an item forever.

At seventeen she graduated from Alliance High, in 1950, and enrolled in a 3 year nursing program in Scottsbluff at Western Nebraska Methodist Hospital.  Chris had joined the Coast Guard; but when other boys started showing interest in Marcile he hurried back on leave to marry her before she graduated; she was twenty.  Within the year she graduated nursing school, moved to Port Angeles, WA, had their first daughter Kristy, and began their adventure together.

Over the years they raised four more children Carmen, Corine, Karla & Brek.  As a couple the two traveled all over the world.  They lived in Washington, Nebraska, Colorado and Rio de Janerio, Brazil before retiring back to the farm of her birth. Marcile worked as a nurse and was an active member of every community they joined.

Marcile will be remembered for her love, grace, wisdom, wit, kindness and knitting skills.  Her home was always open and welcome to visitors.  She took time to teach all of her grandchildren manners, how to properly make a bed, and instilled a love of singing and reading.  Her greatest legacy was in her love for Jesus. There are untold numbers of people who were touched, encouraged and came to find life and hope because of her testimony and encouragement.

Marcile leaves behind her loving husband of 63 years, her daughters and their spouses Kristy & Denny Thurow (Alliance), Carmen & Charles Mulloy (Angora), Corine & Tom Sweeney (Denver, CO), Karla & Chuck Blackler (Rapid City, SD) Kim & Mike Manley( Morrill) as well as 22 grandchildren and over fifty great grandchildren who are currently living all around the world including, Singapore, New Zealand, & Alaska.  Her two sisters and their husbands Beverly & Harvey Schmidt & Sharon & Tom Smith; as well as countless relatives and friends across the country will miss her.   She is now hugging her parents, son Brek Brost, granddaughter Megan Thurow and other friends and family who went before her.  Lovely Lady Full of Grace.  Lovely Lady now in God’s place.

Memorial services will be held Saturday June 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Evangelical Free Church.

Memorials can be made to Rainbow Bible Ranch, Camp Rock, or Young Life.

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

Funeral services for Waymann Wild of Chadron, NE will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

The life of a cowboy, Waymann Marvin Wild, began on December 4, 1933 in a sod house about 7 miles north of Vetal, South Dakota. He was the only child born to Fred and Zola (Grass) Wild. His youth was spent ranching alongside his folks, learning and loving the cowboy way of life, near Slim Buttes on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Upon graduating from Chadron Prep in1952, he asked for his sixteen year old sweetheart’s hand in marriage. In July of the same year, Waymann and Helen (Laue) were wed and remained by one another’s side for 63 years until Helen’s death in July of 2015. To this union were born two sons, Jess and Dan, and one daughter Molly.

Waymann wore many hats over his lifetime: commercial pilot, county commissioner, and real estate broker; but the one he was most proud of was being a rancher. He was always there if a neighbor needed an emergency C-section during calving season or to take out a cancer eye. Whether it was feeding, fixing or chasing a cow down, Waymann was the definition of a “top hand”

The best years of his life were spent raising cain, cattle, and his kids on the home place at Slim Buttes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Zola, and his wife Helen.

Survivors include Daughter, Molly (John) Hahn; Sons, Dan (Millie) Wild, and Jess (Dee) Wild all of Chadron. He also is survived by 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild on the way.

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.

BEVERLY JEAN MARLATT

Went to Heaven on 2 June 2016

Memorial services will be held at the Chamberlain Chapel on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 9:00 AM with Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Internment at Alliance State Veterans Cemetery at 11:00AM, with a lunch to follow at County Kitchen after the services

Mom had a hard battle and placed her hands in God’s hands and went to heaven on June 2, 2016. Mom was survived by her husband Kenneth D. Marlatt and her four beautiful children who stood by her side until the end. Now she is at peace and forever free of pain.

The United State Air Force took them to many different places as; Nevada; Kansas, Minnesota, Korea and Vietnam and finally a place they called home, Chadron, Nebraska. Kenneth D. Marlatt retired from the Air Force with 26 years of active duty.

Beverly Jean Marlatt (our mother) took several jobs during her life time that included; cafeteria work; sold Avon, and enjoyed working for K-Mart where she retired after 20 years of devoted service. She worked at Camp Norwesca for 7 years and will always be remembered for her loyalty and hard work. She took on a lot of voluntary work for which she loved very much. Flowers and dancing was mom’s favorite things to do. She had many friends and extended family that loved her as much as she loved them. Mom made friends where ever she went.

Within this loving marriage of 60 years; four children were born; Kenneth V. Marlatt (Amy); Carolyn A. Bronson (Denton); Susan J. Coleman (George); Kimberly K. Richards (Gary); seven grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was survived by her sisters, Betty Reeves (Melvin – Deceased) and Bonnie (Bob) Burton who loved her very much.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Don, brother Hap

(Lavern) and her twin brother Bobby who were waiting with open arms.

We would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the Staff at Hospice here in Chadron for their loving care and for the many hours of devoted love that they shared with our mother and family.

“ Mom …you will always be our “Wings Beneath Our Wings”! We will miss you, but God will send us wings some day so we can all be together once again. We know that you are in a better place right now… dancing and planting flowers. Mama you left us with your heart, compassion for life and all your love. .

Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association and the Hospice Service of Chadron Community Hospital.

Roger Imig, 81, of Lakeside, Nebraska, who founded Imig Herefords with his Judy, passed away March 5, 2016.

Roger was born in Seward, NE to Elmer and Helen Imig on September 1, 1934.  He grew up on a Seward County farm and he and his sister, Shirley Imig Sloup, drove a pony and cart to country school.  He was active in 4-H and FFA, becoming a State Star Farmer.  IN 1948 his 4-H steer was the champion steer at the Nebraska State Fair.  Roger used his proceeds from that steer to buy his first two registered Hereford heifers that was the beginning of Imig Herefords.  He graduated from Seward High School in 1952.

Roger married Judy (Munn) Imig on November 12, 1954.  Their three goals were to raise a nice family, have their own ranch and a good herd of Herford cattle.

In Seward County, Roger raised row crops and Hereford cattle.  He was active in the community and served on several boards.  In 1967 the Federal Land Bank awarded the Young Farmer medal to Roger.

In 1968, the Imigs and their young family moved to Cherry County and leased a ranch south of Valentine, NE where their children went to country school and were active in 4-H and the Nebraska Junior Hereford Association.  Imig Herefords first bull sales were held at the ranch.

In the 1970’s Roger was a two-term Director of the Nebraska Hereford Association.

Hardy Brothers of Thedford, NE leased their ranch to the Imig family 1973.  The cow herd expanded and the bull sales at the ranch continued.  In 1982 the Imigs were named the Sunday Lincoln Journal and Star Honor Farm Family.

In 1984, Imigs brought the Arapaho Ranch north of Lakeside, NE and moved into the very welcoming community where Roger and Judy and son Mike ranched for 30 years until Roger’s health declined.

Imig Herefords exported registered Hereford cattle to Kazakhstan, Australia and Argentina.  With the help of many, many neighbors, friends and family, a total of 60 production sales of registered bulls and females were held by the Imigs.

Roger is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy Munn Imig, his children, Janyce Imig West (Tess Southard), Mike Imig (Vicki Hoecher), Mary Imig (Robert Schweitzer) and Julie Imig (George Shopp); his grandchildren, Clare Schweitzer, Jack Schweitzer, Ellen Imig Arkfeld, Grace Imig Arkfeld, Margaret Imig, Madison Imig, Emily Southard, Trystin Gielissen and Zane Gielissen; his sister, Shirley Sloup; his sisters-in-law, Janis (Don) Davis, Eddie Ranson; brother-in-law, John (Linda) Munn and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roger was preceded in death by his eldest daughter, Jean Imig Olsen, daughter-in-law, Darcy Stephens Imig, and his parents, Elmer and Helen Kauffman Imig.

Memorials may be sent to the Heart of the Hills Volunteer Fire Department, Lakeside, NE  69351.

Memorial services will be Saturday, June 11 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lakeside United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Lakeside Cemetery.

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

Myrna Marie (Thomas) Fredrick passed away at her home early Wednesday morning, June 8, 2016.  She just celebrated her 71st birthday. Myrna was born on May 18, 1945 at her family’s farm in Box Butte County.  Her parents were Russell & Audrey (Rohrbouck) Thomas.

She graduated from Alliance High School in 1963.  She married Dale Wayne Fredrick and they are the parents of one daughter, Robi Ann (Fredrick) Heldenbrand.

Her first job was working with her family’s harvest crew.  She was a waitress for most of her life, working at the Rancho Cafe & Elm Grill.  She worked for 10 years at Kmart as a staff trainer and also had her own business with Home Interior & Gifts.

She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, The Red Hat Society, and  volunteered at Good Samaritan with Bingo.  She helped with the American Cancer Society fundraising and was active in extracurricular activities at St. Agnes Academy.

Myrna was proud of the fact that she lived in Alliance and was always proud about what a wonderful town she lived in.  She loved her family very much and had many good friends.  She met for lunch with her classmates from AHS every month.  Her true pride and joy were her grand kids.

She is survived by her husband Dale; her daughter, Robi Ann (Tod) Heldenbrand; her sisters, Linda Oak and Betty Jo Garett, all of Alliance, Nebraska;  Eric Lenz (son of her heart) of Guernsey, WY; her grandchildren, Tristan Heldenbrand of Alliance, Mattie Lee (Shawn) Wilkins of Fayetteville, AR, Matthew (Desire) Heldenbrand of San Antonio, TX, Brandon Lenz of Alliance; and her great-grandchildren, Logan and Levon. She is also survived by her nieces, Misty Oak,  Danica Breen and Sara Fredrick; her nephews, Calob Garett, Richard Fredrick and numerous great nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law,  Glen Oak and grandson, Brady Lenz.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Father John Kakkuzhiyil will officiate.  Wake services will be held Monday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family at, 304 West 4th Street, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301, for a memorial to be established at a later date.

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

Funeral services for Deloris J. Clutter of Eaton, Colorado will be held on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska with Father Joseph Joseph officiating. Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.

Mrs. Clutter passed away on June 7, 2016 in Gillette, Wyoming.

Deloris was born on December 5, 1932 in Seneca, Nebraska.

She was 83.

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services Judy LaMountain, 75, of Chadron, Nebraska passed away on June 5, 2016 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron. Services are going to be held at a later date.

Mrs. LaMountain was born on October 4, 1940 in Chadron, Nebraska.

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

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for George Grosh of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Grace Episcopal Church with Father John Adams and Deacon Christine Grosh officiating. Inurnment will take place in Kearney, Nebraska.

Mr. Grosh passed away on June 8, 2016 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron.

George was born on August 14, 1933 in Kearney, Nebraska.

He was 82.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Aquatics Pool or the Chadron Public Library. 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.

David Caswell of Chadron, Nebraska passed away on June 8, 2016 in Chadron. David was born on February 16, 1947 in Manchester, England. Services will held at a later date.

He was 69.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department or the American Legion. 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.

Rose Ellen Schmeits was born on March 8, 1957 at St. John’s Hospital in Spalding, NE to John Henry and Julia Elizabeth (Ketchmark) Schmeits. Her maternal grandparents were John Edward and Donna Hazel (Hughes) Ketchmark and her paternal grandparents were John Leonard and Anna (Haun) Schmeits.  Rose was baptized, received her First Holy Communion and was confirmed at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding.  Rose died Friday, June 10, 2016 at Ainsworth, NE at 5:05 p.m. C.S.T.

Rose attended Spalding Academy graduating in 1975.  She continued her education, graduating in 1979 from St. Mary College (University of St. Mary) in Leavenworth, KS, earning degrees in mathematics and business.  She worked at Woolco shoe department as retail manager both in Omaha and Muscatine, IA.  She then worked for Mutual of Omaha in Omaha.  Returning to Spalding Rose joined the staff at Spalding Academy as secretary and she loved it! In 1994 Rose moved to Alliance where she was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a postal clerk.  With the changes in the post office Rose transferred to North Platte where she was employed at the time of her death.

Rose loved life and fought desperately to keep hers.  She was diagnosed with auto-immune chronic active hepatitis in 1985.  She went through two liver transplants maintaining the will to live.  God bless the loving families that shared their loved ones organs with her.  She will be remembered for her great laugh and the joy she brought to others.  We all will miss her but know she is no longer in pain.

She is survived by her 2 brothers and 4 sisters, Fred (Marie) Schmeits of Spalding, Sheila Schmeits of Alliance, Mary Naughtin of Alta Loma, CA, Janet (Gary) Osborne of Longmont, CO, Donald “Bruiser” (Pam) Schmeits of Omaha and Bernadette Schmeits of Aurora, CO, her aunts, Ruth Schmeits of Goehner, NE and Irene Schmeits of Spalding, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jack.

A wake service will be Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael’s Church in Spalding.  Wake services will be Thursday at7:00 p.m. at the church.  Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery at Spalding.

Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice or to either St. Agnes Academy Foundation in Alliance or Spalding Academy Foundation in Spalding.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements and Dolce-Scheef Mortuary of Spalding, NE is in charge of arrangements in Spalding.

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

Funeral services for Steve “Spook” Heiting of Hay Springs, NE will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Hay Springs High School Auditorium with Reverend Al Trucano officiating and Father Joseph Joseph doing the committal service at the Hay Springs City Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs.

Steven Joseph Heiting passed away suddenly on Friday, June 10, 2016. He was born on June 16, 1957 – on Father’s Day. He joked that he was the best gift that dad ever got.

Steve attended Sandridge Country School through 8th grade and graduated 3rd in his class from Hay Springs High School in 1975. During his high school years, he participated in football, basketball, countless extracurricular activities, and also Scholastic Day at Chadron State College.

After a brief stint at Chadron State College, Steve did what he always wanted to do – farm on our family farm south of Hay Springs and continued doing that until his death.

Steve was a proud member of the Sons of the American Legion and always enjoyed the opportunity to converse and joke with fellow legionnaires. He was also a member of the Highway 20 Tractor Club and an active member of countless community events.

Steve especially enjoyed spending time with his children and his grandchildren, and the love of his life – Barb Young. Steve wasn’t afraid of hard work and he was always willing to help others. In addition to hard work, he enjoyed playing cards and sharing a morning cup of coffee with mom. He was always a happy guy when he was surrounded by family and friends.

Steve is survived by his mother Joan Heiting, fiancé Barb Young; Daughters, Melissa (Colter) Reffalt, Tonya (Jeff) Guerreo and Christopher (Shae) Heiting; Sisters, Shawn (Cy) Hartman, Tori (Troy) Skeen; Brother Pat Heiting; Sister-in-law Lori McLaren; grandchildren Jaycek and baby Reffalt, Izzabella, JJ, Sky, TayLee, and an abundance of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Steve was preceded in death by his dad Bubs, and his brothers Mike and Tim.

A memorial has been established for the Sons of the American Legion or the donor’s choice. 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.

Graveside services for Troylynn Yellow Wood of Denver, Colorado will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Crawford City Cemetery. She was passed away on June 11, 2016 in Denver, Colorado.

Ms. Yellow Wood was born on October 27, 1948 in Washington State.

She was 67.

Online condolences can be made at the www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Debra Jo Hanlon, 63, of Omaha, Nebraska formerly of Chadron will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Mrs. Hanlon passed away on June 9, 2016 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Debra was born June 24, 1952 in Chadron, Nebraska.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Tim Gagner of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held at st. Columbkille Catholic Church in Hay Springs, NE with Father Joseph Joseph officiating on June 15th at 10:30 AM. Burial will take place in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Tim was born on November 26, 1959 in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Tim passed away on June 12, 2016 at his home in Hay Springs.

A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Volunteer Fire Department. 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.

Andrew W. Sutton, 73, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 12, 2016 at his home.

He was born November 30, 1942 in Minatare, Nebraska to James W. and Lucresia (Gonzales) Sutton.

Andy served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1970.  Following his service in the military he worked at various jobs before hiring on with the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1976.  On July 23, 1976, he married Carol Jensen in Alliance.  He later retired from the railroad as a machinist in 1993.  He enjoyed reading, carpentry and especially playing pool with friends at the Bowl-Mor Lanes.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Sutton of Alliance; his children, Darcy McConnell of Alliance, Marla McCoy and Debbie Hill of Hemingford, and Leo Sutton of Wheatland, WY; and his son-in-law, Kenny Hill of Alliance.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brianna Brown of Kearney, Cheyenne Sutton of Alliance, and Ashley McCoy, Stephanie Hill, and Michael McCoy, all of Hemingford; numerous great grandchildren; his brother, Pete (Mary Ann) Sutton of Alliance; his sisters, Susie Porcupine of Oglala, SD and Nancy (Robert) White Eyes of Pine Ridge, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother Rose Sutton, his parents, his sister JoAnn Burbach and his grandson, Andrew Hill.

Graveside memorial services will be held Friday, June 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.  Father Roy Pasala will officiate.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family at, 623 Pioneer Ave., Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Donald Eugene Henderson, 82, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Highland Park Care Center where he had been transferred for Hospice Care.  In the three weeks prior, Don had been hospitalized at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff battling several health issues.

Don was born to Herbert A. and Velma M. (Colburn) Henderson on April 17, 1934. He was the oldest of four children. Next in birth order was sister Lois (Don) Porter, and then twins Bonnie (Jack) Coupens, and Bobbie Henderson (Darla).

The family moved frequently in the early years, and in 1939 settled in Alliance and began an excavating business that would become Herbert Henderson and Son Excavating Co.

Then came the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941. The immediate United States entry into WWII was a defining moment in Don’s young life. He and many children in Alliance developed friendships with the paratroopers stationed at the Alliance Air Base. Don was instilled with a strong patriotism and in later years became a voracious student of the military and all aspects of WWII.

Don graduated from AHS in 1952 and that same year, he was awarded an appointment to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland.  He was unable to fulfill the appointment as it was found that he was color blind and thus failed the physical requirements.

Don then attended Wayne State Teachers College where he met his wife Carolyn Ann Kolpin of Aurelia, IA. They were married July 19, 1953 at the Evangelical Reformed Church – Peterson, IA. Don and Carolyn returned to college and employment at Wayne, NE until Don was drafted. His induction date into the US Army was July 11, 1956 the same day Elvis Presley was released from duty. Don always claimed he was Elvis’s replacement.

While stationed in Chicago, Ill. The couple had their first child, Lari Denise born on July 27, 1957. After Don’s service was completed the couple moved “home” to Alliance Nebraska. On October 16, 1964 a second daughter, Darcy Kay was born.

Don and Carolyn also applied to the American Field Services, an exchange program for high school students. They welcomed into the family Valerie May (White) Turner from Morpeth, England for a year. Valerie and Lari graduated together with the Class of 1975. Valerie was loved as a third daughter, even though Don always said she “talked funny”.

Don and Carolyn were involved in many activities, among them: the Alliance Eagles Club, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks – where Don served as Exalted Ruler, Sallows Military Museum, and the Alliance Public Library where Don enjoyed presenting favorite books at many Brown Bag Luncheons. They were always ready to lend a helping hand and were rewarded with lifelong friendships.

Don also valued his years in the Alliance School System. Graduating with the Class of ’52, he was diligent to maintain classmate/teacher relationships. The Henderson home served as a home base for all reunions, the door always open, and the coffee pot on.

Don and Carolyn attended St. Matthews Episcopal Church and in later years he renewed his faith at the First Baptist Church.

Survivors include his daughters, Lari (Rob) Herman, and Darcy Matlock; his grandchildren, Teal (Clay) Hollmann, Thompson (Jessie) Herman and Sierra (Chris) Ray; great-grandchildren, Tye and Tiernan Hollmann, Brinson and Rome Herman; his sister, Lois Porter; brother, Bobbie Henderson (Darla); and brothers and sister-in-law, Larry and Betty Kolpin, and Fredrick Kolpin.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Carolyn,  parents Velma and Herbert Henderson, father and mother-in-law, Fred T. and Edna Kolpin, sister Bonnie Coupens, brothers-in-law Don Porter and Jack Coupens.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2016 at the Alliance Berean Church.  Reverend Jim Rowe will officiate. Inurnment with military rites will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Sallows Military Museum or in care of the family at, 1239 Grand Ave., Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Richard T. “Dick” Gonzalez, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at the Medical Center of the Rockies at Loveland, CO.

He was born October 15, 1941 in Alliance, NE.

He married Renita K. Rusk on July 30, 1960 in Alliance.

He is survived by loving wife Renita (Rusk) Gonzalez, his son,  Jeff (Gayle) Gonzalez, Lincoln, his daughters, Deedee  Gay, Alliance,  Debra Holden, Ogallala, Brenda (Joe) Herian, Alliance, Audrey (Rick) Ridenour, Alliance, and 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers,  Rogelio Gonzalez, Valdosta, GA, Ralph (Florence) Gonzalez, Alliance and his sisters, Rita (Mike) Alvarado and Linda (Gary) Osborn, both of Alliance and his sister-in-law, Cecilia Gonzalez of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Fernando and Patrocinia (Vargas) Gonzalez and two brothers Edward Gonzalez and Mick Gonzalez and his sister-in-law, Kazuko Gonzalez.

He was married to Renita for fifty- five years and the two were active supporters of Alliance High School athletics and fine arts.  He remained active in Holy Rosary Parish and was an active Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus at both the local and state level.  He was active in the community as a member of the Alliance Jaycees and held numerous local and state offices.  He was employed by Burlington Northern/BNSF as a carman and while employed served as both Local Chairman and Treasurer of the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a volunteer at the Sallows Military Museum.  As a senior in high school he was employed by a trailer company to design the trailers that would be their company’s product line.  He then took his talents to another level helping design homes and churches in Nebraska as well as financial institutions, and the Cathedral in Rapid City, South Dakota.  He, along with his brother, coached their sons and nephews in Little League Baseball for several years and instilled sportsmanship and the desire to compete in many young men of the community.  Not to be left out, he coached his daughters, granddaughters, and other young ladies in the sport of softball as they grew up.   His most enjoyable experiences came from watching his grandchildren participate in their many activities and being around his family.

Many people throughout the community will remember his vibrant, outgoing personality as he helped manage accounts with Pepsi-Cola and the local beer distributorship.  His willingness to help others is something that will be truly missed.

Funeral Services will take place Friday, July 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial at Calvary Cemetery.  A Rosary will be held Thursday, June 30 at Holy Rosary Church at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will beThursday from 9-5 at Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family.

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