Robert Louis Hampton age 87 born December 28th 1928 to Walter and Florence Hampton in Chadron, NE, died November 11, 2016 in Omaha NE where he lived for many years. Bob graduated from Chadron Prep High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He married Ramona Jenkins in 1955. Bob worked many years as an engineer and train master for the Chicago Northwestern railroad in Chadron. Bob was very active in the Elks club, VFW and American Legion.

He is preceded in death by his wife Ramona, parents Walter and Florence Hampton and Sister Hope Weaver. He is survived by children Teresa, Bobby and Mike Hampton, and Tammy Langfeldt. He is also survived by Brother James Hampton and seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be held in Omaha Tuesday at 10:00 am at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108^th St. and a graveside ceremony on Friday at the Catholic cemetery in Chadron On Friday at 11:00

Funeral services for Bill D. Baker, of Harrison, will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Matt Parker officiating at the Harrison Bible Church.  Burial will be at the Harrison City Cemetery.

Bill passed away on November 18, 2016 at the Chadron Community Hospital.

Mr. Baker was born on August 9, 1936 in Castana, Iowa.

He was 80.

A memorial has been established for the Harrison Bible Church or the Harrison Methodist Church.  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

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral arrangements for Anne Barnes of Chadron, Nebraska private family services will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Barnes was born July 31, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York.  Anne passed away on November 18, 2016 at her home in Chadron, Nebraska. She was 75.

Anne was a devoted wife to her husband Robert Barnes and a loving mother to her children and a crazy cat lady. She was a friend to everyone she met and a faithful child of God. Mrs. Barnes was generous to those who were in need. She was a member of the Lions Club and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband Bob Barnes; daughters Stacy Wohlers, Toni McDonough, Kori Wurangian, and Michelle Myers; Brother Walter Arnsperger; 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

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.

Bill D. Baker, 80, of Harrison, Nebraska passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016 at Chadron Community Hospital.  He was born on August 9, 1936 to William and Maxine (Zediker) Baker in Castana, Iowa, the second of three children. He attended school in Harrison and Castana, graduating from Castana High School in 1954.  Bill graduated for Iowa State University with a degree in animal husbandry in 1958 and after serving in the National Guard, returned to the ranch north of Harrison.  He married Charlene DeHaven on November 3, 1963 and they raised three children on their ranch.

Bill was a dedicated steward of his land and livestock, making constant improvements and giving back to the land by planting hundreds of trees to benefit future generations.   He taught his daughter to ride a horse and his some to play basketball and his grandchildren will remember him for teasing and joking around, watching their music and sports activities and always working harder than anyone else where there was a job to be done.  He was a good friend and neighbor and always thought Harrison and Sioux County was the best place on earth to spend his life.

Bill is survived by his wife Charlene of Harrison, his daughter Barbara of Lusk, his sons Michael (Valerie) of Alliance and Neil (Stacy) of Torrington and seven grandchildren:  Bethany, Megan, Rachel, Lindsey, Joel, Ryan, and Sam.  He is also survived by his by his sisters; Pat Bansemer (Ken) of Kailua Kona, Hawaii and Bonnie Law (John) of Phoenix, Arizona.  Services will be held at the Harrison Bible Church on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

Memorials will be sent to the Harrison Bible Church and the Memorial United Methodist Church of Harrison, Nebraska.

Online condolences may be made to www.chamerberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for Dorothy Schaefer of Harrison, Nebraska will be held on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Church of the Nativity in Harrison at 10:00 AM with Father Arul Innaiah and Father Todd Philipson officiating.  Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Harrison.

Dorothy passed away on November 21, 2016 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.

Mrs. Schaefer was born on May 21, 1924 in Marsland, Nebraska.

She was 92.

A memorial has been established for the Harrison Volunteer Fire Department.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337.

Online condolences can be made to www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Aileen (Keefer) Manion, 84, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

She was born May 30, 1932, in Hemingford, to Lester L. and Rowena (Price) Keefer.

She was united in marriage to Laurence Manion on Nov. 4, 1950 in Alliance. To this union, four children were born with the eldest being Steven, followed by Susan, Kelly and Kirt.

Doris was a lifelong Box Butte County resident and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

For over 30 years, Doris proudly served her family as a devoted stay-at-home mom. She helped her husband with his farm business.

After divorcing, Doris became the primary bread winner of the home and the primary care giver for her younger children, Kirt and Kelly. She began a new career and ascended to the position of store manager at Marion’s Mademoiselle. She served in that capacity for many years. When Marion’s closed, she worked at Cottage Closet until her retirement.

She was very cognizant of her appearance and always wanted to make her family proud. She combined a great fashion sense with an understated way and a grounded sensibility that made her approachable.

These defining traits made her an ideal fit as a dress store sales associate and eventual manager.

Outside of home and work, Doris dedicated herself to many causes. She was an active member of the Altar Society and sang in the choir. After retirement, she was a volunteer for Head Start and worked at the collection basket.

Her hobbies included spending as much time with her children as possible, crocheting, watching Husker football, doing  ceramics with her daughter, Susan; watching Elvis Presley movies and collecting Elvis memorabilia. One of her great memories was getting to visit Graceland and the Elvis Presley birth place landmark with her son, Steven. Doris could be said to have had many other hobbies, almost too many to mention. Most, if not all of her hobbies, revolved around her children. Her homemaking skills were vast and impressive. Doris kept an immaculate home and her eye for interior design always impressed. She hosted many interior design parties. Even later in life, while in assisted living, her apartment was used as the model apartment for potential new residents. At the time of marriage, Doris was an amateur in the kitchen. She took that as challenge to get better, became a very accomplished cook and spoiled her family with delectable dishes of many varieties.

She is survived by her son,  Kirt (Kim) Manion of Nebraska City, daughter, Kelly (Lincoln)  Reisig, of Sidney, Mont., her three grandchildren, Brian Manion of Plano, Texas; Kaylee Manion of Nebraska City; and Lily Reisig of Sidney, Mont.; and her great grandchild, Finnigan Manion along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, her son Steven Manion, her daughter, Susan Hendrix and her brother, Ron Keefer.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 10 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Wake services will be Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home and at the wake service.

Memorials may be given to the family for later designation.

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

Funeral arrangements for Anne Barnes of Chadron, Nebraska private family services will be held at a later date.  Mrs. Barnes was born July 31, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York.  Anne passed away on November 18, 2016 at her home in Chadron, Nebraska. She was 75.

Anne was a devoted wife to her husband Robert Barnes and a loving mother to her children and a crazy cat lady. She was a friend to everyone she met and a faithful child of God. Mrs. Barnes was generous to those who were in need. She was a member of the Lions Club and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Barnes is survived by her husband Bob Barnes; daughters Stacy Wohlers, Toni McDonough, Kori Wurangian, and Michelle Myers; Brother Walter Arnsperger; 4 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

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.

Jackie Bowen, age 54, of Chadron, Nebraska passed away on November 22, 2016, at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Services will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Todd Philipsen and Father Tim Stoner officiating. A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 7:00 PM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Jackie was born in Denver, Colorado in December 30, 1961 to Mabel and Joseph Kohne. She spent most of her childhood in Wauneta, Nebraska, where she graduated high school in 1981. She attended a veterinary school in Curtis, Nebraska this is where she met her future husband, Tim Hans of Seward, Nebraska. They were united in marriage in 1982. Together they had 2 sons Wyatt and Callan Hans. Later they were divorced in 1993.

Jackie moved with her two sons to Chadron, Nebraska, where she continued to be a caregiver and mother. She later became a caregiver for Bob Bowen after several years of companionship they developed a friendship and deep love and commitment to each other. They were married on November 9, 2003 and were inseparable until Bob’s death on December 16, 2013. This was one of the hardest times in Jackie’s life. On December 16, 2014, Jackie’s life changed for the better with the birth of her first grandchild. Ruger was the joy in her heart. She spent many days visiting Ruger, her son Wyatt and his wife Chandra in Manden, North Dakota. She loved spending time with them.

Her youngest son Callan is currently living in Eugene, Oregon where he is pursuing his passion of nature and astrophotography. Jackie and Callan shared a love of nature and the beauty of outdoors.

Her passions were sharing her joy of cooking with friends and family. She enjoyed her garden and flowers and she had a deep love for animals. She spent many hours traveling with her mother visiting family and friends and exploring the history of her family ancestry.

Jackie was preceded in death by her father Joseph Kohne; 3 sisters and 2 brothers Linda, Loren, Jim, Diane, Melissa; and her husband Bob Bowen.

Her survivors include sisters Ronnie Schroeder of Gibbon, Nebraska and Tracie Mesecher of Burlington, Colorado; along with her son Wyatt Hans his wife Chandra and son Ruger, and her youngest son Callan Hans.

She was a devout Christian and her faith grew with each passing day. She is reunited with her lord and soulmate. She will be missed by family and friends.

A memorial has been established for the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church or the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.

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

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

Funeral Services for Lyle Barth of Rushville will be held Saturday December 3, 2016, 10:00 AM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Rushville, NE.

Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Rushville, NE

Visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 2, 2016 from 5 to 7 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Rushville, NE.

Lyle died November 28, 2016, at Gordon Memorial Hospital.  He was 93. A memorial has been established for the Rushville or Gordon Volunteer Fire Department and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home, PO Box 366 Gordon, NE 69343.

Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

On line condolences, may be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Funeral services for Robert Bauerkemper will be on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Father Todd Philipsen officiating.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Chamberlain Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Robert Bauerkemper, 79, passed away at Crestview Care Center on December 2, 2016 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, wife his wife of 56 years, Pat, at his side.

Robert E. Bauerkemper was born June 21, 1937 to Don and Thurma (Adams) Pearson in Denver, Colorado.  After Thurma’s marriage to Wayne Bauerkemper, Robert and his brother, Ron were adopted by Wayne.  Robert graduated from Sidney High School in 1955.  He spent 4 years in the Air Force.  After his boot came in Texas, most of his years were spent at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha.  He was trained as a mechanic, but spent his time on the flight lines parking planes.  He returned to Sidney and worked with dad at Bauerkemper’s Auto and Electric.  Robert worked in small engine repair and auto electric in Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Torrington, WY.

He married Pat Behm, January 7, 1961 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney.  They Moved to Chadron with their three small children, ages 2, 3, and 5 and began Bauerkemper’s Inc. in 1968.  He always credited his fast start in business to his location at 2^nd and Morehead Street being across the street for Henken’s Implement.

His favorite pastimes were riding dirt bikes in motorcycles enduros and cross country races.  His first endure was in the Rocky Mountains with his brother in law Bernie, both riding Honda Trail 90’s.  He enjoyed endures in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Michigan.  He was the first double A rider in the 3-state area.

He started playing golf after his racing days and loved the game.  He was the past president of Ridgeview Country Club and of the West Nebraska Senior Golf Association for 20 years.  He was also past president of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Council and the Chadron Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife Pat of Chadron, son Steve Bauerkemper of Lincoln, daughter Linda Bauerkemper (Trish Lortz) of Papillion and Son David (Diana) Bauerkemper of Chadron.  His grandchildren Nichole (Trevor) Baer of Lincoln, Paige Bauerkemper of Chadron, and Brenton (Heather) Bauerkemper of Chadron, 3 great granddaughters Macy, Millie and Ava Baer of Lincoln.  Survived also by brothers Ron (Sharon) Bauerkemper of Northglenn, CO.  Roger (Georgia) Bauerkemper of Ogallala, NE and Sister Patricia Schilz, Sidney, NE.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Hospice.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamerlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy K. Hunter, 96, passed away Saturday, December 3 at Box Butte General Hospital.

Dorothy Kathryn Hunter was born September 16, 1920 to Kathryn Freimuth and George Breckner in their home above her father’s welding shop at 210 West 3rd Street in Alliance, Nebraska, where Alliance Cable is now located.

Following her father’s death in 1932, Dorothy went to live with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wolfgang Freimuth.

Dorothy entered kindergarten at St. Agnes Academy in Alliance and graduated in 1938. From 1938 to 1941, she taught in rural schools. She worked as a telephone operator for Northwest Bell Telephone Company from 1941 to 1944, and was the first civilian switchboard operator at Fort Robinson, then a busy wartime Army post.

Dorothy Breckner married Richard D. Hunter of Hemingford, Nebraska on October 31, 1944 at Alliance; Monsignor J. P. Manning officiated. The Hunters were blessed with six children.

While Richard was serving in the Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, Dorothy became a Red Cross nurse in neighboring Jacksonville, North Carolina. Upon Dick’s honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, the couple returned to live on the Hunter ranch on the Niobrara River. In 1979, Dorothy purchased property at the corner of 10th and Flack in Alliance and developed a mini-storage facility.

Dorothy is survived by sons Robert of Alliance; Gary (Sandra), Donald (Sherry), and David of Hemingford; daughters Susan (Stephen) Reams of Centennial, Colorado and Anne (Arthur) Smith of Phoenix, Arizona; grandchildren Kathryn (James) Paddison, Kerry Herhalt, Ryan (Deborah) Hunter, Shawn (Rikki) Hunter, Rebecca Hunter, Scott Hunter, and Hunter Smith, seven great-grandchildren, and step-brother John (Marilyn) Odell of San Diego, California. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard Hunter; mother and father, George and Kathryn Breckner; step-father, John Odell; brother Lowell Breckner; step-sister Nadine Odell Keating; and sister-in-law Dorothy Breckner.

Memorial services will be Wednesday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association.

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

Funeral services for Robert Bauerkemper will be on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Father Todd Philipsen officiating.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 7:30 PM at Chamberlain Chapel.  Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.

Robert Bauerkemper, 79, passed away at Crestview Care Center on December 2, 2016 after a battle with Alzheimer’s, with his wife of 56 years, Pat, at his side.

Robert E. Bauerkemper was born June 21, 1937 to Don and Thurma (Adams) Pearson in Denver, Colorado.  After Thurma’s marriage to Wayne Bauerkemper, Robert and his brother, Ron were adopted by Wayne.  Robert graduated from Sidney High School in 1955.  He spent 4 years in the Air Force.  After his boot camp in Texas, most of his years were spent at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha.  He was trained as a mechanic, but spent his time on the flight lines parking planes.  He returned to Sidney and worked with his dad at Bauerkemper’s Auto and Electric.  Robert worked in small engine repair and auto electric in Sidney, Scottsbluff, and Torrington, WY.

He married Pat Behm, January 7, 1961 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Sidney.  They moved to Chadron with their three small children, ages 2, 3, and 5 and began Bauerkemper’s Inc. in 1968.  He always credited his fast start in business to his location at 2^nd and Morehead Street being across the street for Henken’s Implement.

His favorite pastimes were riding dirt bikes in motorcycles enduros and cross country races.  His first enduro was in the Rocky Mountains with his brother in law Bernie, both riding Honda Trail 90’s.  He enjoyed enduros in Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas and Michigan.  He was the first double A rider in the 3-state area.

He started playing golf after his racing days and loved the game.  He was the past president of Ridgeview Country Club and of the West Nebraska Senior Golf Association for 20 years.  He was also past president of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Council and the Chadron Lions Club.

He is survived by his wife Pat of Chadron, son Steve Bauerkemper of Lincoln, daughter Linda Bauerkemper (Trish Lortz) of Papillion and son David (Diana) Bauerkemper of Chadron.  His grandchildren Nichole (Trevor) Baer of Lincoln, Paige Bauerkemper of Chadron, and Brenton (Heather) Bauerkemper of Chadron, 3 great granddaughters Macy, Millie and Ava Baer of Lincoln.  Survived also by brothers Ron (Sharon) Bauerkemper of Northglenn, CO.  Roger (Georgia) Bauerkemper of Ogallala, NE and Sister Patricia Schilz, Sidney, NE.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron Hospice.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, Nebraska 69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamerlainchapel.com
Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Edna Mae Krantz (Edie) 89 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones Tuesday, December 6, 2016.  Edie was born and raised in Alliance and went to Alliance High School.  She met her husband Jim during WWII when he was stationed at the Alliance Army Air Field.  They were married soon after they met and her new husband set off for Guam.  This marriage lasted for 68 years before the love of her life was called to heaven before her.

Edie is survived by four children, Chuck Krantz of Alliance, Teri (Tim) O’Hearn of Tacoma, WA, Bobbi (Cliff) Robinson of Torrington, WYO, and Jan (Ernie) Carlson, Alliance.  She is survived by 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.  They always knew there were cookies and love at her house, and it was one of their favorite places.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one grandson, one son in law and a daughter in law.

She was a lover of music and played several instruments, and could learn any song by ear.  Her passion was the piano and organ, and for a time she played at a few places around Alliance.

She will hold a warm spot in the hearts of her family and the people who knew her.  She is going to be missed by all.

Her Liturgy of the Word will be held on Saturday, December 10^th at 10:30 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance with Father Lou Nolette officiating and Father Roy assisting.  Inurnment will be at Calgary Cemetery in Alliance.

There will be a memorial established to PAWS, P.O. Box 117, Alliance, NE 69301 attention DeDe.  Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.dugankramer.com. Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel  is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Bell (Woodworth) Jesse, 94, passed away December 8, 2016 at Highland Park Care Center.

She was born to Dorcy D. and Iva M. (Russell) Woodworth on May 10, 1922 in Albion, Nebraska, and the family moved to a farm east of Alliance when she was 5 years old.

Virginia attended school at the District 2 schoolhouse east of Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1940.  On April 20, 1941, she was united in marriage to Lester S. Jesse.  Virginia was not only a homemaker and mother to 5 children,  but also a full partner with Lester in farm and ranch operations.  She often helped with haying in the summer and feeding cattle in the winter.

She was a member of the Alliance United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary and Sallows Military Museum Allies and the Sheri-Butte Extension Club.  Virginia loved music, crafts, embroidery work, and most especially spending time with friends and family.

She is survived by her five children, Lester R. of Deshler, Roy D. (Phyllis) of Hemingford, Leah L. (Dennis) Lambert of Columbus, Ohio, Sharyl K. Francke of Valentine, and Rick A. (Desirae) of Murrieta CA; eighteen grandchildren, forty great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sisters Viola Dickinson of Utah and Verna Schefcik of Nevada, her brother Wayne Woodworth of Washington, sister-in-law Lois (Jesse) Ravert, brother-in-law Robert (Shirley) Jesse both of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Lester, her daughter-in-law Dorothy Jesse, and her brothers Merlin and Lyle Woodworth.

The memorial celebration is scheduled for June 23, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Alliance United Methodist Church.

Memorials can be sent to the United Methodist Church music fund or to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

June S. Tschacher, 79, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the home of her daughter.

She was born June 28, 1937 in Bath, England to Leslie and Edith (Davis) Thompson.  Her father was killed in action during WWII.  Her mother later married a U.S. serviceman, Donald Witt.  Following his service they moved to the United States and settled in the area of Dix, NE and Brush, Colorado.

On September 3, 1963 she married Robert D. Tschacher in Cheyenne, WY.

She is survived by her husband, her daughters, Deb Stefka and Cynthia Tschacher of Alliance, her son, Robert “Rocky” Tschacher of Alliance, her grandchildren, Gary Stefka, Denise Picket Pin, Tim Stefka and Cara Tschacher and her 2 great-grandchildren, Riley and Dante.  She is also survived her brother, Raymond Davis of England, her sisters, Beryl Denis of Gillette, WY, Linda Segelkie of Brush, CO and Jackie Ferrera  of Idaho and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Cremation will follow the service. Wake service will be Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church. Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and continue at the wake service.

Memorials may be given to Regional West Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Eric Bradley Burney, 32, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

He was born December 12, 1983 in Alliance, Nebraska to Martin Burney and Shari (Galyen) Burney-Leisy. He attended country school west of Alliance through 8th grade where he then attended Alliance High School and graduated in 2002.

He had many passions in life, cows and pigs, farming, truck driving and above all his family. He worked for Jelinek Farms for the last 9 years. He made friends wherever he went and touched the lives of many in the community. Whether it was a flat tire, hauling hay or cattle, giving extra veggies from the garden, or telling a dirty joke he was sure to be there and help in any way he could.

Eric married the love of his life and high school sweetheart Maria Towne of Hemingford on March 20, 2007 in Alliance.  They were blessed with three children, Teagan Breann, Tristen Martin Lee and Taylea Mae. He was a wonderful and caring father, husband, son, and brother who will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his wife Maria; son Tristen; daughters Teagan and Taylea; mother Shari (Louie) Leisy; brother Steven (Idonna); grandparents Joyce Galyen, Pat (Larry) Nicodemus, Mackey (Joan) Galyen, Don Burney; mother-in-law Marge (Carwin) Olson; father-in-law Mike Towne and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Martin Burney, his aunt, Lori Hansen, cousin, Michael Conroy and his grandparents.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s United Lutheran Church in Alliance with Pastor Tim Stadem officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Great Western Bank in care of his children.

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

Leonard L. “Lenny” Heckman, 74, died Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Heart Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado.

He was born April 2, 1942 in Alliance, Nebraska to Alfred S. and Bertha (Jines) Heckman.

Lenny graduated from Alliance High School in 1961.  In 1969 he started his career with the Burlington Northern Railroad in Denver and worked for 33 years as a Carman / Wrecker Foreman. He resided in Denver his whole railroad career, retiring in 2002. He then returned to his birth place, Alliance in 2012.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Eagles.

He is survived by his children, Tracy (Kevin) Roberts of Sweet Home, OR, Troy Heckman of Lebanon, OR, and Kyle Heckman of Albany, OR.  He is also survived by his grandchildren, Blake, Bryce, and Brenner Roberts, Ben (Sara) Heckman, Cierra Heckman, Jordan Heckman and Joshua Heckman; great grandchildren, Chayton Heckman and Mason Heckman; his brother Al (Georgia) Heckman of Alliance; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given in care of the family at, 1411 Boise, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

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

Memorial services for Angie Hamaker, 99, of Crawford, Nebraska will be held at a later date.  Ms. Hamaker passed away on December 11, 2016 in Crawford, Nebraska.  Angie was born January, 1, 1917 in Irene, South Dakota.

A memorial has been established for the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department or the Ponderosa Villa.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

A Mass of Christian burial for David Neil VerHage of Crawford will be held on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Crawford with Father Arul Innaiah officiating.

David passed away at his home on December 10, 2016.

Mr. VerHage was born on September 11, 1948 in Beloit, Kansas.

He was 68,

A memorial has been established for St. John the Baptist Building Fund o0r the Crawford Fire Department Building Fund.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, Po Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337.

Online condolences can be made on www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carolyn Elaine Peterka, 63, Rapid City, died Saturday Decemember 10, 2016. Funeral services will be Monday December 19, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Internment will be in Gordon, Ne.