Steven K. Martin, 74, of Mullen died March 29, 2016 in Ogallala. Funeral Services will be held Thursday June 30, 2016 at 1:00 PM MDT at United Methodist Church in Mullen. Internment will be at Hyannis Cemetery at 4:00 PM with Military Honors.
Memorials can be made to Pioneer Memorial Rest Home or Donors choice.
Mullen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 308-546-2260.
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.
The Chadron area restaurateur died June 8, 2016 at Crestview Care Center. George was born August 14, 1933 in Kearney, NE to Charles Albert Grosh and Carolyn Holdeman Grosh.
George graduated from Kearney High School and managed the bus depot cafe at North Platte before moving to Chadron to open the Chuck Wagon in 1958. He had many ideas, took risks and worked hard to make several restaurants and a motel and convenience store succeed. In 50 years of business, George fed and employed many people. At one time, Chuck Wagon Fine Foods employed 90 people. George loved Western Nebraska.
He is survived by wife Patricia, daughter Christine (David Pitts), sons Steve (Carla) and Ken (Dale), grandchildren: Kelli (Shane Stevens), Jo, Caite, Shane, and Shelby Grosh, Helen (Tony Wheeler) and Nora Pitts.
Memorials have been established to the new Chadron Pool or 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.
Memorial services for Debby Hanlon of Omaha, formerly of Chadron, will be at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NE, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Internment will occur at the Crawford Cemetery.
Debra Jo (Bunch) Hanlon was born June 24, 1952. She was raised on her parent’s wheat and cattle ranch near Crawford, Nebraska. Debby attended and graduated from Crawford High School. She continued her education at Chadron State College and married Robert (Butch) Hanlon August 6, 1971.
Debby and Butch made their first home in Omaha where Butch was attending medical school. Nathan Shane was born there in 1973. After completing Butch’s internship in Kalamazoo, MI, they began their post-education life in Loup City, NE where Sara Marie was born in 1975. That same year they moved to Crawford, NE and subsequently in 1978 to Chadron, NE where Butch joined the Chadron Medical Clinic. Here, James Robert (Skip) was born. Debby finished her business degree at Chadron State College in 1982. In 1997 she earned her Masters degree in Business Administration and utilized her education by teaching at CSC for a few years.
Even while she pursued her education, she maintained her focus on being a mother and wife. In addition, she served her community as a member of the Chadron Public Schools Board of Education and Chadron Economic Development board. A devoted PEO member, she also served on the PEO Home Board out of Beatrice, NE.
On September 20, 2002 Debby was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. She would face and deal with cancer as she did everything else in life; she organized. Her faith helped her to remain positive and she shared that positive attitude and love of the Lord with others.
In 2003, Butch and Debby moved to Omaha, NE. Debby fought her disease into remission and had 7 years of enjoying her family and traveling. In 2011, her disease recurred. Once again, her love of life, family, and her faith assisted her in confronting her disease until she could fight no more. She passed from this life in the arms of her husband June 9, 2016.
Debby conveyed to her family and friends that we shouldn’t feel sad as we would be together again “in the blink of an eye.”
Debby was preceded in death by her father, James Bunch. She is survived by her mother, Alyce Bunch; her husband, Butch; sons James Robert “Skip” Hanlon (Sara); Nathan Shane Hanlon (Tammy); daughter Sara Marie Hanlon; sister Vicki Wasserburger (Jake); and grandchildren, Lily, Violet, Tyler and McKinley Hanlon.
A memorial has been established. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Wanda Lucille (Chubb) Pelren, 94, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of Crawford will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Crawford Community Church. Burial will be at the Crawford City Cemetery.
Wanda was born to Henry Fred and Mary Ellen Chubb on February 25, 1922 in Cody, Nebraska. She passed away on June 22, 2016 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Wanda lived and grew up in the Cottonwood Area of Crawford, Nebraska. She attended the Crawford schools.
Wanda met Kenneth Pelren from the Badlands area of Crawford and were the first ones married in the Crawford Nazarene Church on June 29m 1940. God blessed them with 58 years of marriage. The couple lived in Crawford, Tacoma, Washington, but mostly like in Indio, California.
Wanda was such a wonderful, loving mother to her 4 children, Leona (Larry) Rittenhouse of Fort Collins, CO, Bryce (Bonnie) Pelren of Tucson, Arizona, Nadine (Phil) Owensby of Kansas City, Missouri, and Les Pelren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Mary Chubb, husband Kenneth Pelren, brothers, Cecil and Lyle Chubb, son Les Pelren, grandson Barry Rittenhouse, and a great grandson Larry Isaac Rittenhouse.
Everyone who knew her loved her hand written letter and cards to them. She never forgot a birthday and loved everyone.
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.
Jack Zickefoose, 80, passed away July 4, 2016 at his home in Hyannis, Nebraska. Jack was born to Vernon and Georgia (Schufeldt) Zickefoose in Hyannis NE on November 4, 1935.
As a young boy, Jack attended various grade schools in the Rushville and Hyannis areas. His mom and stepdad, Weldon “Tiny” Crumroy, worked at the Modisett and later north of Rushville. Upon Tiny’s death, the family moved back to the Hyannis area to be with relatives. Jack worked many odd jobs while he was growing up. He attended high school at Hyannis, graduating in 1954. He was a member on the State qualifying basketball team, 1952-53. As well as the first Hyannis football team, 1953-54
Jack married Glenda Kay Powles of Bingham on Oct 4, 1958. To this union two daughters were born, Kayla Rae and Nancy Lea.
Jack worked 25 years for Lowe Cattle Co, until headin’ out on his own in 1982. He ranched on the Old Scott Place and the Copsey-Brittan, both south of Bingham. Upon retirement, Jack and Kay bought his present home in Hyannis.
Jack married Sandra (Castle) Hamilton on May 31, 2008.
Jack was a hard worker. He also enjoyed working with teams of horses, spending time with his girls and grandkids, basketball, team roping, hunting, fishing and “winning” at cards.
Survivors include his wife Sandra; daughters Kayla (Mike) Wintz, Bingham, and Nancy (Doug) Stevens, Hyannis, his grandchildren, Glenda Jones (Matt Churchill), Culpepper, VA; Jacklyn (Eric) Stevens Rosenberg, Omaha, NE; Craig Jones (Jenny Niles), Kearney, NE; and Tarry Stevens, Hyannis, NE and his great-grandchildren, Rawley, Taylor and Sawyer Churchill and Barrett Jones. Jack is also survived by his brothers Giles (Cleo) Zickefoose, Billings MT; Bob (Stella) Zickefoose, Billings MT; Gary Wayne (Gail) Zickefoose, Keizer OR; brother-in-law Gary Powles, Bingham NE; sisters Jeanne (Gene) Davis, Hyannis NE; Carolynn (Larry) Henderson, Whitman NE; Marilynn (Jerry) Olson, Sparks NV, his step-children, Charlie (Dana) Hamilton, Ellsworth NE; Cindy (Craig) Benson, Plattsmouth NE; Mark (Laura) Hamilton, Sterling CO; Melanie (Mike) Hotz, Cheyenne WY; Cherry (Shawn) Felkins, Martin SD; along with numerous nieces, nephews, family and family friends Mose & Merla Hebbert.
Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Kay Zickefoose; Billy Dean Zickefoose, Jack’s full brother who died at the age of 15 months; his parents; father & mother-in-law, Glen and Ioma Powles, his sister, Judy Crumroy Powles, and his brother, VR Zickefoose.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 9th, 2:00 pm at the Bingham Lutheran Church, Bingham NE. Burial to follow at the Bingham Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday July 8th, 1:00-7:00p.m., with family present from 3:00-5:00pm at Bates-Gould Funeral Home in Alliance.
Memorials are suggested to the Bingham Cemetery, the Grant County Rescue Service-Hyannis or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.
Diana Kay Martinez passed away on July 2, 2016, one day before her 72nd birthday.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, on Friday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Jay Kim officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a Chapel Hill Cemetery in Littleton, CO.
Diana Hagen was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Alliance. Her Dad was in the veterinary group attached to the Air Force hospital at the Alliance Air Base. She attended all three grade schools in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High in the class of 1962. That summer she went to a telegraphy training school in Lincoln. She and three of her classmates traveled to Chicago and all went to work for Western Union. They shared an apartment and became life-long friends. After a year a couple of the girls were going to be married so Diana came back to Alliance.
Diana went to Denver and became the manager of a Western Union office there. An armed gunman gave her the hold-up experience all WU employees feared.
She moved into an apartment where she met Donald Martinez. They married a year later. In 1973 they adopted a two-month old girl that they named her Maria Michelle. A vibrant family life was shared with Den’s siblings and their families.
Diana worked as a car salesman for the Chrysler agency and pharmacy tech for Pamida in Alliance before opening a catering service through the American Legion. In Denver she was human resources manager and events planner for Metron corporation. Don and three friends formed a real estate corporation and Diana worked as a sales person. At the time of her passing she was employed at Carnegie Art Center.
Don passed away at the age of 51 of an inherited heart condition. When her father had cancer Diana returned to Alliance. She met her second husband, R. Kenneth Bonham after returning to- Denver. Ken had owned a construction company in Texas and worked in construction
most of his life. He passed away after battling cancer.
Throughout her life Diana was a people person. She loved the people she worked with and the many folks she met through her jobs and organizations. People always recognized her hearty laugh. Special friends came from her Pamida Pharmacy work, volunteers and members at Carnegie, Soroptimist, catering business customers including the Lions Club members, Presbyterian Church members and many people who received meals on wheels – a favorite giving back to the community project. She met with a group of graduates of her class for dinner at least once a month. She and Jelinda Nye hung art for Box Butte Art Society at various businesses giving customer appreciated showings and occasional sales for artists. She served as president of S.I. of Alliance at the time of her death, was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and served on the Senior Center board. The Veterans cemetery became a favorite volunteering project from the early days of its planning and she was the cookie chairman.
She is survived by her mother, Donna Hagen Zeller of Alliance, her daughter, Maria Martinez Lekvin of Dade City, Florida; step-son, Ray Martinez and step-daughter, Holly Lupo of Denver; aunt, Shirley (Ernie) Perez of McCook; step-sister, Katherine Niessen, Edina, Minnesota;
step-brothers Robert (LaDonna) and Ronald (Barbara) Zeller and step- sister Carolyn (J.P.) Mann; and many beloved grandchildren and cousins.
She was preceded in death by both of her husbands, her father, Robert G. Hagen, step-father, Robert M. Zeller, aunt Sharon Pate, uncle William K. Case; brother-in-law James Niessen.
Memorials are suggested to Soroptimist International of Alliance, P. O. Box 263, Alliance or to Maria Martinez Lekvin, c/o Donna Zeller, 516 31st Terrace, Alliance or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.
Funeral services for Frances E. Kammerer Locker will be held July 12, 2016, 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Crawford, with burial at the Crawford Cemetery with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating.
Frances Kammerer Locker died July 8, 2016 at the Chadron Community Hospital at the age of 96. She had resided the last year and a half of her life at the Ponderosa Villa Assisted Living in Crawford, NE.
She was born July 6, 1920 to Paul and Mabel (McHenry) Hamaker at their homestead in Sioux County, Nebraska. Due to poor road conditions, the doctor was unable to make the 20 mile trip, so she was delivered at their home, assisted by two neighbors. Frances was the middle child of seven.
When she was a year old, the family moved to a ranch which was owned by her grandfather (RSQ Hamaker), located 10 miles south of Crawford, Nebraska, near Belmont. She attended school at Belmont through the 10th grade and completed her education at Crawford High School, graduating in 1938. As a child on the ranch, one of her favorite times of the year was during potato harvest. Her dad would hire American Indian families to assist with the harvest. They would pitch their tents just outside the stock corral and live there throughout the harvest. The campfire smells and time together visiting with the families held fond memories for her.
After graduating, Frances lived with and worked for the Spence family who owned the Northwest Nebraska News. She gathered local news and sent statements to advertisers for a salary of $5 per week. She was then employed by the government earning $1200 per year at Igloo, South Dakota, where they were building underground storage units for ammunition for World War II, which was brewing at the time.
In 1941 Frances was married to Joe Kammerer. They had a farm/ranch operation for 23 years near Crawford, raising wheat, cattle and chickens. They retired and moved to Crawford in 1973, where she lived for the remainder of her life. During this time she was employed for a few years at Crawford Livestock as an office clerk.
Frances lost her husband, Joe, in 1992 and a few years later (1996) met and was married to Jess Locker, until his death in 2004.
Frances loved her home and took a great deal of pride in maintaining a beautiful yard and flower garden. She was also very involved in her community serving on District 100 School Board, Ponderosa Villa Board, Crawford City Cemetery Board, and was an active member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women. Frances’ greatest joy was spending time with family and friends and her special companion, her cat Precious. She was beloved by her whole family. One favorite family tradition was watching the 4th of July parade from her lawn, followed by a family picnic.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews and Jess’s two daughters. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, four sisters, Pauline Fjelstad , Aline Dyer, Edna Soester and Betty Ruffing, and two brothers, Paul (Bud) Hamaker and Jerry Hamaker.
Although Frances lived through the great depression, she always said she never felt underprivileged or deprived. She felt she lived a great life.
Memorials may be given to the Crawford Rural Fire Department building fund. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337
Online condolences can be sent to www.chamberlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Lyla May (Olson) Smith
June 2, 1926 – July 10, 2016
Memorial services for Lyla Smith will be held on Monday, July 18 at 11 am at Chamberlain Chapel, 1700 Highway 20, Chadron, NE 69337. The family will have a private time of remembrance when her remains will be scattered as she wished.
Lyla May Smith, long time resident of Chadron, NE passed away of natural causes on July 10, 2016 in Alliance, NE. She was born on June 2, 1926 in Hay Springs, NE to Clarence and Velma May (Meyers) Olson.
Lyla May and her two sisters, Imo Gene and Dorothy Lee spent their early years helping their parents farm near Hay Springs, NE. Her love for horses began early when she rode the family horse named “Pet” bareback, using braided twine for reins. Through her best friend, Reta (Blundell), she met her husband, Aldrich “Bub” Smith. Their forty-plus years of marriage were spent raising their children, farming and ranching on Deadhorse Creek and later south of Chadron. Lyla May’s work ethic was instilled deeply in her by her parents and carried into her adult life. She worked tirelessly as both a farm wife and homemaker and loved gardening, sewing and reading. Being a good neighbor and friend was also an important part of Lyla May’s life and was evidenced by her involvement in her children’s 4-H activities and participation in the farming community events and celebrations. She deeply loved her nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and never missed a chance to share the latest picture of them or anecdote about them.
Lyla May was predeceased by her parents, her former husband Aldrich C. Smith, and her sister Dorothy Lee (Robert) Rutten. She is survived by her sister, Imo Gene (Lyle) Hitchcock of Aurora, CO; her four children: Douglas Smith of Chadron; Dean Smith of Evans, WA; Barbara Jean Lehman (Jim) of Fort Pierre, SD; and Donald Smith of Fort Pierre, SD. Lyla May had nine grandchildren: Jay Suchor (Missie) of Gillette, WY; Desiree’ Coppock (Michael) of Monument, CO; Danielle Clevenger of Colorado Springs, CO; Sam, Rachel and Nicholas Smith of Chadron; Mindy Lehman of Bremerton, WA; Casey (Angela) Lehman of Westfield, IN; and Rebecca (Justin) Shuh of Gillette, WY. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren: Peytonn, Dalton and ShaeLynn Suchor of Gillette, WY; Alyssa (Erin) Ruybal, Cameryn Clevenger, Alexia, Karis, and Kaitlyn Coppock of Colorado; Sydney Lehman of Indiana; and Gabriel Hammer and Taigan Lehman of Washington. Other survivors include multiple nieces, nephews, in-laws and cousins that were a vital part of her life.
Eugene Eldon Stewart
Born May 23, 1933 in Jim Falls, Wisconsin
Funeral services for Gene Stewart will be held on Wednesday July 20, at 10:00 a.m. at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Pastor Alan Meyers and Pastor Rod Bieber officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
Gene moved to Wayside, Neb. at the age of nine to the homestead of his grandparents Vern and Nancy Stewart. Gene Graduated from Platte Valley Academy in Shelton, Neb. in 1952. He Attended Union College in Lincoln, Neb. for one year and was drafted to the Korean War in 1953. After his service in 1956 he returned to Wayside and started his lifelong career of farming and ranching. Gene married the love of his life, Carolyn Weaver on May 20, 1956. They welcomed three boys to the union Barry, Bart and Rick. Together they worked the land for 56 years.
Gene was most happy flying his plane. He would step out his front door walk across the tracks and he would be up in the air off checking cows or the water line. Many a night was spent playing cards, visiting with family and friends and always enjoying Carolyn’s cooking.
Gene always took time for worship. He was a lifelong member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. In 2012 Gene and Carolyn moved in to Chadron where they resided until Gene’s passing on July 16, 2016.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Mildred Stewart. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his children Barry (Laurie), Bart (Kelly), Rick (Jody), six grandchildren Jason, Cody (Meggan), Katy (Ryan), Triston, Brooke, Quinton, one great grandchild, Jaxon and many relatives and friends.
A memorial has been established for the 7th day Adventist Church, the CVFD, 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.
Jerry Melvin Walters passed away July 16, 2016 at age 92.
He was born August 3, 1923 in rural Box Butte County near the farm that was his lifetime home, east of Hemingford.
He passed away July 16, 2016 at age 92. He had served in the Navy during World War II. He married Florence Nyquist, sixty-eight years ago. Jerry and Florence had two children, Les (Lynn Covalt) Walters, and Lenni (Tim) Johnson of rural Hemingford.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Dessi (Ball) Walters, his son, Les Walters, his sisters, Beth Cory and Wilma Pedrow, and brothers-in-law, Wayne Cory, Leonard Pedrow and Carl Nyquist.
His survivors are wife Florence, daughter Lenni (Tim) Johnson, his five grandchildren, Tanya (Pat) German; Alisa (Chad) Jones; Travis (Amber) Walters; all of Sioux City, Iowa; Brook (Brian) Johnson of Hemingford, Nebraska; Sara (Joe) Peneton of Denver, Colorado, 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Karol Nyquist of Scottsbluff, NE and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Graveside services with military honors will be at Hemingford Cemetery on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim West officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association or to Regional West Hospice (formerly Prairie Haven Hospice), 3701 Ave. B, Suite 2204, Scottsbluff, NE 69361.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.
Memorial services for Betty Paulsen, 86, of Crawford, Nebraska will be held on Friday, July 29, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Crawford with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating.
Betty passed away on July 17, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.
Mrs. Paulsen was born on February 9, 1930 in Sherman County, 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 Ruth Christensen of Chadron, Nebraska will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska at 10:00 AM with Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Christensen passed away on July 20, 2016 at Crestview Care Center.
Ruth was born July 18, 1923 in Chadron, Nebraska.
She was 93.
A memorial has been established for the Chadron 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 is in charge of arrangments.
John Roger Lulow, 75, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at the Hemingford Community Care Center.
He was born September 15, 1940 in Alliance to Michael and Leora (Blair) Lulow.
He is survived by his children, Boyd Lulow of San Jose, CA, Casey (Nicole) Lulow of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Jon (Tina) Lulow of Alliance, his 5 grandchildren, Brandon, Brianna, Gage, Alex and Haley Lulow and his great-grandson, Elliot Hawley. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers, Norma Powers of Corn, OK, Margaret Fallon of Lindsey, OK, Michael Lulow of Torrington, WY, Gloria Lauder of Scottsbluff, Bonnie (Dick) Best of Alliance, Steve (Linda) Lulow of Alliance and Rosemary (Ed) Petersen of Chadron along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob and his sister, Lenore Stearns.
Memorial services will be Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Greg Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.
Memorial services for Ruth Christensen of Chadron, Nebraska will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska at 10:00 AM with Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Christensen passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 20, 2016 at Crestview Care Center.
Ruth was born July 18, 1923 in Chadron, Nebraska.
She was 93.
Ruth married Don Christensen July 10, 1958 and they lived 13 miles north of Chadron on the Christensen Ranch. Later, after they moved to town in 1969, they purchased Gimples boot shop and later bought the Favorite Bar in 1975, which they owned until the late 80’s
Ruth was a life member to the VFW, and was very active in the VFW until its closing. She was also a member of the American Legion. She stayed very busy volunteering at the Chadron Senior Center in the kitchen, also at the Rummage Sale. She helped prepare meals for the Lions Club; she was recently inducted into the Dawes County Hall of Fame for 50 years of service as superintendent of the horticulture exhibits at the Dawes County Fair. As well as being recognized by UNL for her 50 years of service at the fair. She was also a master gardener. She loved working in her yard and spending time with her family. She Attended Chadron Prep School.
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Don Christensen, daughter Pam Caswell; parents Thomas and Nettie (Swenson) Betts; Brother Marvin Betts and sister Violet Betts.
She is survived by her daughter Christi (Pat) Hilliker of Hay Springs, Nebraska; Granddaughter Paige Zaro of Fort Collins, Colorado; great grandson Darr Johnson Chadron and Grandson Bill (Lori) Johnson of Torrington, Wyoming.
A memorial has been established for the Chadron 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 is in charge of arrangments.
CASWELL, DAVID JOHN
February 16, 1947 – June 8, 2016
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron with Dr. Russ Seger officiating. A celebration of David’s life immediately following at the American Legion Hall.
David, age 69, of Chadron, passed away suddenly at home. Born in England, son of John and Elsie, his family immigrated to Canada and then to the United States in 1958.
David was raised in Southern California where he met and married his wife Sharon in 1975. He entered the army in 1967 and fought in the Vietnam War, where he sustained injuries that had a lingering impact on the rest of his life.
David’s early work experience included jobs as a printer, meat cutter and oil and gas driller. Soon after David and Sharon moved to Chadron in 1978 he began working at Chadron State College where he managed the boiler plant for the last 15 years of his career. David was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. A friend to all, David was always there to listen or lend a hand to anyone in need.
Survived by his wife Sharon, brothers Jack and Leslie, nephew Terry Cunningham Jr., niece Suzanne Agenbroad, great nephew Brian Agenbroad, great nieces Melissa Wagner and spouse Sean, Amanda Smith and spouse Thomas, great great niece and nephews Lailee, Thomas, Jonathon and Joel, and a host of other family and close friends.
Please make donations in his memory to the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and 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 is in charge of arrangements.
Jane (Holmgren Publow) Skavdahl was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on June 22, 1929 and died at the Denver Hospice Center on July 20, 2016. She was the fifth child of seven born to Albert and Mary (Roland) Holmgren who were ranchers in Sioux County.
Jane graduated from Sioux County High School in 1947 and taught elementary school in rural Sioux County for several years before marrying Alvin Publow on August 5, 1950. Four Children, Dennis, Terry, Danny, and Nancy were born to that union. Unfortunately Alvin passed away on June 7, 1997.
On February 1, 2001, Jane married Howard Skavdahl in Couer de Lane, Idaho. They divided their time between Harrison, Grangeville, Idaho and Richmond, Washington.
Jane had many talents but most of all she was a loving wife and dedicated mother. Her cooking and baking was “par Excellence.” Jane’s cinnamon rolls were famous. She always made sure that her family and friends were well fed, even while being employed full time as a book keeper at Herren Brothers True Value Hardware for 31 years.
She worried about everyone being fed while laying on her bed in the hospital and when asked what she wanted to eat would say, “Oh, what do you want – you better order something for yourself.” Jane also was an excellent seamstress, embroidering beautiful dish towels for friends and family. Later in life she still spent many hours at the cabin in Idaho embroidering while observing the numerous wildlife there.
Another passion of Jane’s was traveling. She and Alvin had many trips in the Northern and Eastern states. Jane and Howard visited Norway where Howard’s father was born. Jane was a member and contributor to the Harrison Memorial Methodist Church for 72 years.
She is survived by husband, Howard, two sisters, Arlene Schaefer of Harrison and Becky Smith, Mission, SD; Dennis (Wanda) of Aurora, CO, Terry (Roxanne) of Joplin, MO and Danny (Darlene) of Valentine, NE; daughter, Nancy of Overland Park, KS; step-sons Kirby (Connie) of Richland, WA, Bill (Susie) of Pullman, WA, Jon (Diane) of Stafford, VA; 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Jane was preceded in death by her first husband, Alvin Publow and siblings Alberta Richmond, Pat Holmgren, and MaryAnn Baack.
Jane will be sorely missed by her family and many friends for her outgoing personality, generosity, and love for all.
Memorials may be given to the Harrison Memorial Church, the Harrison VFW or charity of your 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 is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara J. Chandler, 65, died Friday, July 22, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.
She was born November 11, 1950 in Alliance, Nebraska to Hayes J. and Anna M. (Jackson) Chandler.
Barb was a lifetime area resident and worked as a clerk for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for over 30 years. She was known as being a very caring and loving person of people, her friends and family and her cat “Uni”.
She is survived by her daughters, Charity (Kenneth) Jones of O’Fallon, IL and Fawn (Michael) Sullivan of Centennial, CO; and her grandchildren, Shatara Jones, Aleasha Jones, Duron Jones and Jacey Sullivan. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her parents and her infant sister, Beverly
Memorial services will be held Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating.
Memorials may be given in care of the family at, 215 Grand Ave., 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.
Dorothy M. McDonald, 86, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.
She was born January 17, 1930 at Hemingford, NE to Fred and Anna (Fronapfel) Tschacher.
On July 27, 1953 she was united in marriage to George McDonald in Hot Springs, SD.
Dorothy was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and active in many ways including Relegious Education Instructor, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, working at the Collection Basket and a member of Legion of Mary and Altar Society. A woman of great faith she was dedicated to her church and family and took great pride in her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, George, her sons, Father Mike McDonald of Gering, Pat (Margaret) McDonald of Louisville, TX, Dave (Sandy) McDonald of Northglenn, CO and Tim (Brenda) McDonald of Alliance, her grandchildren, Sarah McDonald, Matthew McDonald, Nathan McDonald, Shawn McDonald, Jordan McDonald, Krista (McDonald) Nemeth, Chelsea McDonald and Kay Lee McDonald, 2 great-grandchildren and an expected great-grandchild. She is also survived by her brother, George (Devona) Tschacher of Cheyenne, WY , her sister-in-law, Helga Tschacher of Scottsbluff and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her twin sister, Sr. Annette Tschacher, her brother, Lee Tschacher, an infant sister, Evelyn, her sister, Marge Stine and brothers-in-law, Gene Connolly and Ken Stine.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Mike McDonald as Celebrant and Fathers Tim Stoner, Roy Pasala and other Priests of the Grand Island Diocese con-celebrating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. A wake service will be Sunday, July 31 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. Visitation will be Sunday from 1- 5 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home and at the wake service.
Memorials may be given to Holy Rosary Church or the Diocese of Grand Island Priests Retirement.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com.
Betty Crouch, 84, passed away peacefully in Alliance, Nebraska on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 after a battle with cancer.
Betty was born on April 7, 1932 to George H. and Edna (Bentz) Carter in Lynch, Nebraska.
She and Jack met in O’Neill, Nebraska and were married in Norfolk, Nebraska on November 24, 1954.
Betty retired from JC Penney and was active in the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, BPO Does and a faithful volunteer at the Mission Store and the Carnegie Arts Center in Alliance. She also enjoyed spending time with friends, family and pets, sewing, camping, travel, Husker football, and playing cards. She will be remembered for being a wonderful caring mother.
Betty is survived by her 4 children, Patricia Bentley, of North Platte, Michael (Jackie) Crouch of Fort Worth, TX, Judith (Charles) Koch of Hershey and Brian Crouch of Alliance. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Christiansen, Lane Bentley, Kyle (Ashley) Koch, Kurtis Koch, Kendall (Christina) Koch, Kate (Christopher) Waudby, Mariabella Crouch and Tiffany Leever, and her 11 great-grandchildren and her sister Judy (Larry) Hebbert.
Betty was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Crouch as well as her parents.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alliance United Methodist Church, Regional West Medical Center Hospice or a charity of the donor’s choice.Memorial services will be held Tuesday, August 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance United Methodist Church with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating. Interment will be Wednesday, August 3 at 2:00 p.m. at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Tom A. Jensen, 54, passed away unexpectedly July 25, 2016 at his home in rural Hemingford.
He was born February 8, 1962 to Jesper and Norma (Wright) Jensen in Alliance, NE. He attended country school in rural Box Butte County until 2nd grade and then went to Hemingford where he continued until graduation in 1980. He attended Milford Community College for a semester where he met his soulmate. He was married to Denise Martin August 13, 1983 at the family farm in Hemingford where they spent their entire marriage.
Tom spent his entire life farming and passed his passion for agriculture to both of his children at a young age. He had a wide array of hobbies that he spent his free time enjoying. Shooting sports, fishing, hunting, motorcycles, and fast cars were all passions of his. His favorite activity though was probably doing anything that entailed hanging out with his beloved dog, Winnie. He was rarely seen without her by his side.
He was an advocate of local agriculture serving on the Westco board for several terms and was currently the Chairperson. He’d served on the Western Sugar Board of Directors, the Sugar Growers Association, the 4-H Council and various other agriculture association groups. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the Alliance Rifle Club.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Jensen, daughter, Ashli Jensen, Alliance, favorite buddy, Winnie dog, sister Lisa (Todd) Culp, Omaha, mother Norma Jensen, Alliance, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Luke Jensen and his father, Jesper Jensen.
His jovial smile and compassionate attitude will be missed by all that knew him. There will be a memorial service held at 10:00 a.m., August 1, 2016 at the Multipurpose Hall in Hemingford at the Fairgrounds with Pastor Tim Stadem officiating. Everyone is encouraged to attend casually dressed as you would heading out to the field, the fishing boat, or a cruise in the car.
Memorials can be sent to the family and a cause will be picked at a later date.
Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com with Bates-Gould Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.