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Steven B. Peters, 58

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Steven B. Peters
Nov. 20, 1958 – March 25, 2017

 

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the United

Methodist Church in Hay Springs at 10 a.m. with Reverend Paul Smith

officiating. A family burial will take place at a later date.
Steven B. Peters, 58, of Hay Springs passed away suddenly at his son’s
home in Thornton, Colo. on Saturday, March 25, 2017.
Steve was born on Nov. 20, 1958 to Donald F. and Donna Mae (Finkey)
Peters in Rushville. He was the youngest of four children raised on
Mirage Flats. He attended Mirage Flats District 30 School through the
eighth grade. He graduated from Hay Springs High School in 1977. He went
to work for Farmer’s Co-op following graduation
On June 4, 1978 he married Cindy Reed of Chadron. Two children were born
to this union, Joshua Steven on May 8, 1983 and Brandi Dawn on Sept. 16,
1986. Steve also worked for the City of Hay Springs, then returned back
to Farmer’s Co-op before starting his own business in the early 90s, SOS
Septic. Steve enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and his favorite
companion, Maggie – his basset-beagle, working in his garden,
woodworking and shooting the breeze with his buddies.
Steve is survived by his son, Josh and wife Sara of Thornton, Colo.;
daughter Brandi McKee and husband Brandon of Dillon, Colo.; his
grandsons Branson and Dathon McKee, Jayden Peters; his parents Don and
Donna Peters of Hay Springs. He is also survived by his brother Gary and
wife Marcine Peters of Bedford, Texas; sister Carolyn Lipps and brother-in-law Wally Lipps of
Hay Springs; his beloved Maggie, nine nieces and nephews, former
wife Cindy Peters and sister-in-law Donna (Michael) Toalson of Pearsall,
Texas.
Preceding him in death was his sister Jolene Lipps, former in-laws,
Richard and Joy Reed.
A memorial has been established.

 

Memorials may be sent to Chamberlain-Drabbels, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347.
Online condolences can be made www.chamberlainchapel.com.
Chamberlain-Drabbels is in charge of arrangements.


Evelyn Hewitt, 87

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Evelyn Hewitt passed away on April 3, 2017.  Evelyn was born in Sidney, NE on a family farm homestead to James and Anna (Skrdle) Oliverius on October 10, 1929.  She received her education at District 40, Lodgepole, NE and graduated from Sunol High School, Sunol, NE.

Evelyn’s first job was in the grocery department at Greenlees in Sidney. She went on to becoming employed as a catalog department head in Montgomery Wards in Sidney.

She was united in marriage to Vern Hewitt January 31, 1953.  To this union there were three children, Lawrence, Diana and David as well as three step-daughters, Merna (Shari), Dixie and Gloria.  They celebrated 47 years of marriage.

They later made their home in Chadron.  Evelyn was employed at Gibsons, later on becoming Pamida, for 25 years.  She retired in 1994.

Evelyn was the first clerk for Arner Auction Service, helping her grandson start his business and continued helping for almost 20 years.

Evelyn’s light of her life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always looked forward to spending time with her family.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband Vern, her son David, parents, brother and nephews.

She is survived by:    Son: Lawrence Hewitt, wife Pam

Daughter:  Diana Arner, husband Steve,

Daughter-in-law, Candee Staman,

Stepdaughters: Merna (Shari) McKiven, husband Richard

Dixie Stricker, husband Dan an Gloria Floyd

Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren:  Chadd Arner / special friend Bobbi,   Barrett

Nikki Daringer /  husband John,      Cash & Carter

Matt Hewitt /  wife Janet,    Reese, Olivia & Hudson

Portia Shepperd /  husband Josh,   Peyton & Quinten

Shylee Grimm / husband Willie,      Katie

Her Prairie Pines Family

Many family and friends

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

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Teens Involved In Rollover Accident Saturday

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According to Scottsbluff County Sheriff Mark Overman, “Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Deputies, the Minatare Police Department, Fire and EMS agencies responded to an injury accident northwest of Minatare NE reported at 1:08 p.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2017.”

 

“Investigation revealed that a 1993 Chevrolet pickup driven by Cody J. Kissler, age 16, of Minatare, was northbound on County Road 28 near County Road K.  Evidence indicates that  Kissler accelerated rapidly from that intersection and lost control of the vehicle, causing it to roll one time.  It came to rest on its wheels, partially on the road, and partially in the east ditch.  The passenger in the vehicle, Robert Kanniard III, age 17, of Scottsbluff, was ejected. ”

 

“Valley Ambulance transported Robert Kanniard III to Regional West Medical Center, where he is undergoing surgery for a head injury and is listed in serious condition.  The Minatare Fire Department transported Cody Kissler to Regional West, where he is being treated for non- life threatening injuries.”

 

“Seat belts were not in use.  Drugs or alcohol is not suspected.  No citations were issued.  The investigation will be forwarded to the Scotts Bluff County Attorney’s Office for consideration of charges.”

Julie (Homrighausen) Wheeler, 58

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Memorial services for Julie (Homrighausen) Wheeler are going to be on Friduay, March 24, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Crawford with Pastor Tim McCrary officiating.

Julie passed away on March 16, 2017 in Rapid City, South Dakota.  She was born on January 12, 1959 to Doris and Earnie Homrighausen in Alliance, Nebraska.

Julie attended school at District #48 and later Marsland School.  She went to Crawford High School until graduating.  She went to college in Rapid City, South Dakota and began working towards a degree as a vet tech.  She came back to the ranch and helped with ranch work for several years.

She never lost her love of animals, especially horses and dogs.  She married Randy wheeler and started a family.  They had two children, Quinn and Gail.  She worked various jobs until health problems forced her to stop working.

Julie was preceded in death by both parents, Doris and Earnie, one bother Alan, and two nephews Chris and Shawn.

She is survived by her Brothers Bill and Gary; nephews Jason, Tyrell, and Layne; nieces Barb, Kaity, Maggie and Rachel.

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

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Evadean Loomis, 95

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Evadean Loomis, 95, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

 

She was born on November 22, 1921 in Auburn, IL to Keith and Inez (Collins) McCool.  When she was 13 her family moved to a farm north of Alliance.  Her family would later farm west of Alliance and Evadean graduated from Alliance High School in 1939.

 

On May 12, 1942 she was united in marriage to Alex Loomis at Newcastle, WY.  Together they ranched south of Alliance until 1981.  She then worked at Woolrich for many years.

 

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Ronald and Susan Loomis of Arvada, CO, Richard and Peggy Loomis of Farmington, NM, Karen and Larry Perry of Twin Bridges, MT, Sue Allen of Stanton, IA, Linda  and Alan Kennicutt of Alliance, NE, Donna McCabe and Keith Perry of Twin Bridges, MT, and Daniel  and Pam Loomis of Mena, AR. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren, and 6 great- great grandchildren.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Jim, 1 grandson, 1 granddaughter and 3 great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. at Bates-Gould Chapel.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 1- 7 p.m. at the funeral home with the family being present from 5-7 p.m.

 

Memorials may be given to Highland Park Care Center.

 

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

Ira “Ike” Farritor

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Ira Julius “Ike” Farritor died April 9, 2017 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff, NE.
He was born in Anselmo, NE April 12, 1923 to Robert J and Emma (Knoell) Farritor. He graduated From Broken Bow High School in 1942. Ike was known for his work ethic and during his High School days worked with his dad in farming and ranching at the family homestead at New Helena, NE. His first hired job was at an automotive garage and as a drug store clerk in Broken Bow, NE.
In December of 1942 Ike enlisted into the Naval Air Corps Pilot Training program. Upon completion and termination of this program he was assigned to the USS Wedderburn with Halsey’s Task Force 38 with the Battleship Missouri Group during WWII in the Pacific Theatre as a Morse Code Radio Operator. He participated in the initial occupation of Honshu, Japan the 28th of August 1945. Ike was also present and observed the signing of the surrender of Japan at Tokyo Bay. He was honorably discharged on April 9, 1946. It can also be said that he was honorably discharged from his earthly life on April 9, 2017 at the age of 93 shortly before his 94th birthday.
In 1946 Ike hired out on the CB&Q /Burlington Northern Railroad. He retired from his much loved railroad job in 1987. During his railroad years he worked as a Maytag salesman and repairman in Grand Island, NE also sold LE &CMPA insurance for 20 years. He was owner and operator of Ike and Sons Storage in Alliance, NE.
He was married 65 years ago to Marie (Hrebec) Farritor and to this union had six children: Randy Farritor, Rhonda Haslow (Rich), Rick Farritor (Stephanie), Rod Farritor (Carolyn), Renee Kollars (Tim) all from Alliance, NE and Ryan Farritor (Carol) from Berea, NE; all who survive him. He is alsosurvived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, three first cousins: Chuck Farritor (Muriel) of Claremont, CA, Lenore Rourke from Tucson, Arizona, and John Farritor from San Diego and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ike was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE also the Elks Club and the VFW.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and four sisters and their spouses: Bill (Margaret) Farritor, Margaret Patrick (Clifford), Art Farritor (Bernice), Anna Farritor, Morris Farritor (Glenda), Elenora Annable (Earl), Ed Farritor (Luella), Bob Farritor (Cottie), infant brothers Frank and John, Caroline Cook (Bud) and an infant granddaughter Marie Nichole Kollars.
The Rosary for Ike will be led by Fr. Timothy Stoner Monday, April 17th at 7:00 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 18th at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Burial and military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery followed by a lunch at the West Side Event Center, 2472 CR 62. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
Memorials will go to St. Agnes Academy Foundation in Alliance, NE and Western Nebraska Veterans
Home in Scottsbluff, NE. May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Ira Julius “Ike” Farritor, 93

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Ira Julius “Ike” Farritor died April 9, 2017 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff,

NE.

 

He was born in Anselmo, NE April 12, 1923 to Robert J and Emma (Knoell) Farritor. He graduated From Broken Bow High School in 1942. Ike was known for his work ethic and during his High School days worked with his dad in farming and ranching at the family homestead at New Helena, NE. His first hired job was at an automotive garage and as a drug store clerk in Broken Bow, NE.

 

In December of 1942 Ike enlisted into the Naval Air Corps Pilot Training program. Upon completion and termination of this program he was assigned to the USS Wedderburn with Halsey’s Task Force 38 with the Battleship Missouri Group during WWII in the Pacific Theatre as a Morse Code Radio Operator. He participated in the initial occupation of Honshu, Japan the 28th of August 1945. Ike was also present and observed the signing of the surrender of Japan at Tokyo Bay. He was honorably discharged on April 9, 1946. It can also be said that he was honorably discharged from his earthly life on April 9, 2017 at the age of 93 shortly before his 94th birthday.

 

In 1946 Ike hired out on the CB&Q /Burlington Northern Railroad. He retired from his much loved railroad job in 1987. During his railroad years he worked as a Maytag salesman and repairman in Grand Island, NE also sold LE &CMPA insurance for 20 years. He was owner and operator of Ike and Sons Storage in Alliance, NE.

 

He was married 65 years ago to Marie (Hrebec) Farritor and to this union had six children: Randy

Farritor, Rhonda Haslow (Rich), Rick Farritor (Stephanie), Rod Farritor (Carolyn), Renee Kollars

(Tim) all from Alliance, NE and Ryan Farritor (Carol) from Berea, NE; all who survive him. He is also

survived by 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, three first cousins: Chuck Farritor (Muriel)

of Claremont, CA, Lenore Rourke from Tucson, Arizona, and John Farritor from San Diego and

numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Ike was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE also the Elks Club and the VFW.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers and four sisters and their spouses: Bill (Margaret) Farritor, Margaret Patrick (Clifford), Art Farritor (Bernice), Anna Farritor, Morris Farritor (Glenda), Elenora Annable (Earl), Ed Farritor (Luella), Bob Farritor (Cottie), infant brothers Frank and John, Caroline Cook (Bud) and an infant granddaughter Marie Nichole Kollars.

 

The Rosary for Ike will be led by Fr. Timothy Stoner Monday, April 17th at 7:00 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 18th at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Burial and military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery followed by a lunch at the West Side Event Center, 2472 CR 62. Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

 

Memorials will go to St. Agnes Academy Foundation in Alliance, NE and Western Nebraska Veterans

Home in Scottsbluff, NE.

 

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

 

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

 

Maclaine Aaron Pahl, 41

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Maclaine Aaron Pahl, 41, passed away Monday, April 10, 2017 at his rural Alliance home.

 

He was born in Medford, OR to Terrance R. and Janet M. (Wait) Pahl.  Following his graduation from Astoria High School in Astoria, OR he attended Oregon State University.  He graduated from there in 1999 with a degree in Chemical Engineering.  During his secondary education he served 2 six months internships with Freightliners in Portland and Hewlett-Packard in Corvalis, OR.  After graduation he worked for Sony Corporation in Springfield, OR.  In recent years he moved to Alliance and had worked for Railway Express.

 

He is survived by his mother, Jan Pahl and friend, Adolph Oborny of Garland, NE, his sister, Paige Pahl of Ocean Park, WA, his aunts and uncles, Margie Wait of Boulder, CO, Neel  and Marilyn Pahl and Dale and (Bess) Pahl of Denver, CO.

 

He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Capt. Herschel and Bonnie Pahl and Herbert and Dorothy Wait.

 

Funeral services will be Thursday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be given to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department.

 

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


Alvin J. Kresl, 80

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Alvin J. Kresl, 80, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Alliance.

 

He was born on the family farm on November 19, 1936 to Mike and Anna (Sup) Kresl. He graduated in 1954 from Hemingford High School.

 

In November 1955 he entered into the U.S. Navy where he served in the submarine division on the USS Baya.  After completion of his military duty he returned to the family farm where he farmed and ranched until his death.

 

On October 11, 1958 he married Wilma Hafendreadl.  To this union they raised a daughter, Toni and a son, Mike.

 

Some of Alvin’s best times came from his love to fish, hunt and being outdoors.

 

He is survived by his wife, Wilma, his daughter, Toni  and husband, Dave Buskirk and his son, Mike and wife Julie Kresl all of Hemingford, his 3 grandsons and 5 great-grandchildren, Tim  and Kristen Buskirk and their children, Caden and Brynn, Travis and Courtney Buskirk and their sons, Jack and Barrett and Andy and Samantha  Kresl and their daughter, Joeie.  He is also survived by 5 nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers.

 

Memorial services will be Tuesday, April 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel in Alliance with Pastor Jim West officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.

 

The family would prefer memorials in lieu of flowers be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association.

 

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

Jay Bradt, 74

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Funeral services for Jay Bradt of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska.

 

Jay Allen Bradt was born on September 19, 1942 in Kimball, Nebraska to parents George and Thelma (Abbott) Bradt and passed on April 17, 2017 in Chadron, Nebraska following a brief illness.

 

As a youngster Jay was active in FFA and 4-H and band. He graduated from Kimball County High School in 1960.

 

Jay met his 1st true love in the fall of 1963. He and Kathy (Katen) Bradt were married February 9, 1964. To this union 2 children were born. Shortly after they married they moved to Kathy’s hometown of Chadron, where they made a permanent home to raise their family.

 

Jay pursued many, many interests in his life and had a much diversified working life. He rode sadly broncs and a bull in the rodeo, co-owned a trucking company with his father, and was in partnership with family and friends in logging and lumber businesses. Jay joined the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1968. He was a commanding officer of the 1st BN 168th FA for several years, retiring as a major after 17 years of services

 

In 1967 he started working for the National Forest Service. First as a welding instructor at the Pine Ridge Job Corps, a job he returned to as a temporary instructor just a few years ago.

 

Jay then transitioned to the Ranger District where he spent many years as a Range Technician and Wildland Fire Fighter. He traveled all over the United States to large fires, always returning home with a rock, or town for Kathy’s rock gardens.

 

Jay’s last position with the FS was as a law enforcement officer. This, too, took him all over the US for training and work details. He retired in 2005.

 

Even after official retirement, Jay continued working- he started a small business and spent many enjoyable hours in his road grader and caterpillar building small dams and roads.

 

After Kathy’s death in 2002, Jay met the 2nd love of his life Shirley Harding.

 

Jay touched many lives. His extended “family” is quite large. He was a husband, father, “Papa”, Grandpa Jap and G.P. (great Papa) and most importantly of all, friend.

 

He was preceded in death by his twin brother John, parents, sister Dona and numerous aunts and uncles, his wife Kathy and significant other Shirley.

 

Jay is survived by Daughter JaeAnn (Hemingford), son Jason (Chadron), grandson Kevin (Kassie) and great granddaughter Jaeda (Rapid City) and a very special extended family of daughters, sons, grandkids, nieces, and nephews.

 

A memorial has been established for the Chadron or Hemingford Fire Departments.  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.

Irving John Stabnow, 92

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Irving John Stabnow, 92, died Friday, April 14, 2017, passing into glory on his birthday, at Highland Park Care Center.

 

He was born in Morton, MN on April 14, 1925 to John and Emma (Schmidt) Stabnow.  He received most of his education in Faribault, MN and was drafted into the United States Navy in the 11th grade.  Irving proudly served in the United States Navy as Radarman 3rd Class during WWII from July 23, 1943 to April 22, 1946.  He married Kalomera Ballis on July 17, 1946 in Owatonna, MN.  After returning from the service, he continued his education and eventually received a Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts from the University of Arizona.

 

In his early years, Irving was employed at the Minnesota School for the Deaf, serving as an industrial arts teacher, driver’s education teacher and football coach.  He then became employed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1962 and worked in Pine Ridge, SD, Eagle Butte, SD, Stewart, NV and then back to Pine Ridge.  He retired to the Black Hills in 1988.

 

Irving and Kalomera settled in a cabin with acreage in Pringle, SD which they restored to rustic grandeur and where they enjoyed gardening and raising chickens and bees with their faithful German Shepherd companions.  Irving was a master carpenter, blessing his family and close friends with a beautiful treasury of wood works, made with hands of love, to be cherished by the generations he leaves behind.  He and Kalomera moved to Alliance in 2007.

 

He is survived by his children, Mark (Chris) Stabnow of Rapid City, SD, Liesa (Pat) Lynch of Chandler, AZ and Luke (Tammy) Stabnow of Alliance; daughter-in-law, Wendy Stabnow of Port Tobacco, MD; 13 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son Matthew Stabnow in 1998, his brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Irene Gramse, and his sisters, Marcella (Stabnow) Lutes and Irvabelle (Stabnow) Bolin.

 

Memorial services will be held Friday, May 12, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Alliance Christian Church with Pastor Russell Saito officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alliance Christian Church.

 

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

 

Jerry Wayne Bullard, 65

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Gillette resident Jerry Wayne Bullard, 65, lost his nearly two-year battle with cancer in the early hours of Saturday, April 8, 2017.

It was a beautiful morning, and he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones.

Cremation has taken place and memorial services are planned for June.

Jerry was born July 22, 1951, in Ada, Oklahoma, to his mother, Judy (Thompson) Bullard and his father, Gerald Dean Bullard.

His family moved to northeastern Wyoming, where he grew up surrounded by his brothers and sister, attempting to stay out of trouble.

While growing up, Jerry had the opportunity to spend quality time with his siblings and enjoyed fishing/camping with his black Lab, Smitty, at Mallow Canyon.

In his early teens, he worked at his family’s drive-in theater and began working for Goodwell Inc. before he enlisted in the Navy in 1970 and served a tour in Vietnam until he was honorably discharged in 1972.

He adored his little sister, Melinda, and cherished the time he spent with his brothers, John and Craig.

Jerry met his wife, Rosalie, in Cookeville, Tennessee, and they were married Oct. 15, 1976, in Meridian, Mississippi. They spent time raising their three children, living in various locations until they moved to Gillette in spring 1996.

Jerry always worked very hard, and in his free time he enjoyed camping, fishing, listening to music, going for car rides with his wife, visiting with friends and family and cooking just about anything. He was always available to help those in need and was liked and adored by many people, and for that I am thankful.

We would like to say a special thank you to all of the staff at the Heptner Cancer Center and Close to Home Hospice Hospitality. The way you all impacted Jerry’s life was truly amazing to witness and I know that he treasured the relationships and friends he made there.

We will never forget how much love, grace and compassion you all showed him, and we will forever remember and be thankful for you all.

He is survived by his wife, Rosalie Bullard; son, Jeremiah Bullard of Greeley, Colorado; and two daughters, Katie Daniel (Bullard) Collins and Jacqueline Suzanne Smith of Gillette. He leaves behind his father, Gerald Bullard; his sister, Melinda (Bullard) Powell; his two brothers, Craig Edward Bullard and John Steven Bullard; and six grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to Campbell County Healthcare Foundation’s Cancer Care Committee in his name so that others fighting Cancer can receive the care they urgently need. Contact the committee at 307-688-6235.

Treva Ilene Mercer, 87

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Treva Ilene Mercer, 87, died on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at the Hemingford Community Care Center.

 

She was born on November 3, 1929 in the family home near Guide Rock, Nebraska to Jesse Millard and Esther Elizabeth (Guy) Kirkpatrick. She moved with her family to Alliance in a railroad box car in February of 1930. Jesse purchased the family farm northeast of Alliance in March of 1930 where family members continue to farm.

 

She was united in marriage to James W. Daugherty in 1947 and to this union was born a son, James W. Daugherty Jr. She married Donald E. Mercer in 1967.

 

She began her career in education in 1946 after completing the necessary course work during that summer. She was a graduate of Scottsbluff College, 1957, with a two year degree. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Chadron State College in 1966. She earned a Master of Education Degree, 1970, a Master of Guidance and Counseling in 1974, and a Specialization in Educational Administration and Supervision in 1976, all from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She taught in numerous rural districts in the Alliance area, was the elementary principal in Burwell, Nebraska, was the elementary and secondary principal and the high school guidance counselor in Red Cloud, Nebraska. After 42 years in education she retired in 1988. She continued farming with her husband Don, until her death. She also completed more than 10 years of employment at the Alliance Safeway grocery store. She enjoyed numerous crafts, sewing, gardening, bird watching and tending to her cats and her faithful dog, Tippy, and her cattle.

 

She is survived by her husband Donald E. Mercer and her son, James W. Daugherty, Jr and his wife, Paula of Overland Park, Kansas, and a step son Howard L. Mercer and wife, Roxane of Phoenix, Arizona. She is also survived by a sister, Selma Vasa and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Treva was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Daryl and Glade Kirkpatrick, and sisters Guyla Thomas and Cleora Schwaderer and one step son David Mercer.

 

Graveside services will be Monday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Cemetery with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.

 

Memorials may be given to United Methodist Church, 704 Box Butte Avenue, Alliance, NE  69301.

 

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

Eugene (Gene) Aruffo, 73

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Eugene (Gene) Aruffo passed away at his home in Alliance on April 19, 2017

 

He was born June 6, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to Americo and Fanny (Pastore) Aruffo.

 

He joined the U. S Army in 1961 & retired in the summer of 1981. He served in the Army Band at Ft. Gordon, Ga., Orleans, France, Ft. Belvoir, Va., Vietnam (Lhan Bin), Ft, Leonard, Mo., Ft. Dix, N.1 and Nuremberg, Germany, His dream, when he retired was to move to his “home town” Philadelphia, Pa. He worked at the Navy Yard and at Day & Zimmermann. Then he moved to Alliance, NE where he lived the rest of his life. He worked at Woolrich where he retired (again) and with his wife, Mickey, they founded the Just Neighbors’ Ministry in 1988. He came to know the Lord and to have a very strong love for Him and no one was a stranger to him. Her loved his family more that his own life and he also had a great sense of humor. He was a recovering alcoholic and used this to help many others with addiction problems.

 

He met the love of his life, PFC. Michele (Mickey) Janice Coleman at Ft. Gordon, Ga. and they were married on November 11, 1962.

 

He is survived by his wife, Mickey, his children, Lena (Greg) Frayer of Colorado Springs, CO, Wendy Forcier (Billy Smith) of Yelm, WA, Larry Aruffo of Kingsport, TN and Anthony (Susie) Aruffo of Henderson, NC and 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by one sister, Regina (Gina) Cavallero (Joe), & one bother Arthur (Weedy) Aruffo.

 

He is preceded in death by 4 brothers, Americo (Ric), Edward, (Eddie), Robert, (Bobby), Leonard (Bay) & 2 sisters, Vera (Sis) Malik and Helena Borgese.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to Camp Norwesca to help a child go to camp. If you are willing to do this, make your check out to Camp Norwesca and it may be sent in care of the family at 418 Missouri Ave., Alliance.

 

The funeral is going to be a Promotion ceremony / celebration of life at the United Methodist Church At 1:00 on Tuesday, April 25. Burial with military honors will be in the Alliance Cemetery  The family requests no black clothing at the promotion ceremony / celebration of life.  Visitation will be Monday from 2-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

 

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

Roger Wayne Sterner, 54

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Roger Wayne Sterner, 54, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Regional West Medical Center.

 

The son of Jack W. and Shirley J. (Schwaderer) Sterner was born in Omaha, NE to February 16, 1963.

 

He grew up on a ranch near Angora, NE and graduated from Alliance High School.  For many years he worked in highway construction for Voss Construction Company.

 

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Sterner of Alliance, his sister, Jean Marie Sterner of Denver, CO, aunts and uncles, Lee and Lonnie Schwaderer of Nampa, ID, Becky and Alan Dick of Price, UT and Mary Schwaderer of Lincoln and numerous cousins.

 

He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, Eustis and Beulah Sterner and Emil and Rita Schwaderer and his aunts, Edna Hayes, Ann Donovan and Helen Burton, and his uncle, Jim Schwaderer.

 

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Russell Saito.  Cremation will follow the service.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.

 

Memorials may be given in care of the family to 2624 Laramie Drive, Alliance, NE 69301 for a later designation.

 

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


Daniel T. Kelly, 70

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Daniel T. Kelly, 70, died Friday, April 21, 2017 at his home.

 

He was born January 6, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Robert P. and Helen M. (Mullen) Kelly.

 

Dan grew up in Fonda, Iowa and graduated from OLGC High School in 1965.  After attending junior college for one year he spent two years in the Army with a year in Vietnam.  He then attended Chadron State College where he met Karen and graduated with a degree in biology.  They were married on December 29, 1971 in York, Nebraska.  After living in Washington State for a year and a half, they returned to Alliance where Dan worked for UPS for 30 years until he retired.

 

Dan was an avid hunter and fisherman and after retirement spent the majority of his summers at their lake house at Lake McConaughey.

 

He spent the last 5 years of his life putting up a valiant fight against cancer.

 

Dan was a member of the American Legion and the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church.

 

He is survived by his wife, Karen Kelly of Alliance; his children, Tracy Kelly and her fiancé Tim Kurbis of Sioux, SD, Shawn and his wife Kelly Kelly of Broomfield, CO, and Brett and his wife Kailee Kelly of Alliance; and his grandchildren, Kelsi Kearney and Hunter Kearney.  He is also survived by his sisters, Jane Kelly of Las Vegas, NV and Eileen (Lyle) De Blois of Bradenton, FL; his brothers, John (LuAnn) Kelly, Mike Kelly and Dennis (Natalie) Kelly, all of Fonda, IA, and Paul Kelly of Louisville, CO; and his brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry (Karen) Tietmeyer and Alan (Barb) Tietmeyer, all of Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church.  Reverend Martin T. Schnare and Reverend Richard C. Mueller will officiate.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Save the Track Fund, C/O Dr. Unzicker, 1604 Sweetwater, Alliance, Nebraska, 69301.

 

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

Deborah Louise (Snyder) Vasel, 60

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Deborah Louise (Snyder) Vasel, 60, passed away at her home in Alliance, NE.  After many years of battling cancer, Debbie went to be with her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ on April 20, 2017.   Her husband of 41 years, children, and grandchildren will greatly miss her warm smile, kind spirit, and great selflessness which she learned from the Lord.

 

She was born January 9, 1957 in Bethlehem, PA to Robert and Barbara (Benner) Snyder.  She graduated from Parkland High School in 1974.

 

On April 3, 1976 she was united in marriage to John Vasel, Jr. in Allentown, PA. She lived in Pennsylvania until 2010 when she and John moved to Alliance.

 

Much of her life was centered on doing things for others and serving the Lord.  If it was an encouraging letter, text, phone call, or a handmade card, she had an impact on many lives.  She remembered everyone’s birthdays, even folks not seen in many years.

 

Debbie taught children in Sunday School for over 25 years and loved spending time with children of all ages. She especially loved teaching them the songs and motions. Her goal was for them to have a relationship with Christ.

 

She also loved music about her Lord, singing, and playing the piano and organ in three different churches over the past 35 years.  She was a faithful member of Heartland Baptist church since moving to Alliance almost seven years ago.

 

Always by her husband’s side – they were inseparable.  Now, God has chosen to separate them for a while according to His perfect will.  But they will be reunited one day in Glory, all because of what Jesus did at the cross!

 

Debbie loved her five children dearly and was greatly involved with their education from beginning through college.  She was also active in helping homeschoolers for a time.  She also cherished all 18 living grandchildren praying for them constantly. “She hath done what she could” Mark 14:8

 

She is survived by her husband, her children, Thomas (Laura) Vasel of Homestead, FL, Jeanette (Chris) Foster of Tigard, OR, Andrew (Grace) Vasel of Royersford, PA, Melissa (James) Bronsveld of Mono, Ontario, Canada and Matthew Vasel of Merriville, IN and 18 grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister, Cheryl Snyder of Catasauqua, PA, her brother, David (Alison) Snyder of Northampton, PA and her aunt, Lanshy Moyer of Allentown and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Jack and her granddaughter, Sunny.

 

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Dennis Gruber officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation with the family will be form 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

 

Memorials may be given to Heartland Baptist Church, 619 Platte Avenue, Alliance, NE  69301.

 

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

Loy Arthur Pierce, 87

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Loy Arthur Pierce was born Crawford, NE on June 22, 1929 to Arthur and Valle (Wilson) Pierce. He passed on to his Eternal home on April 22, 2017, at the Chadron Hospital, following a brief illness, at the age of 87.

 

He was raised on the family farm South of Crawford, with his parents and sister, Norma June.  He attended Belmont school in his Elementary grades, and later attended Crawford Schools.

 

On July 15, 1950, Loy married Mary Ellen Reed.  To this union, three sons, Jerry, Bill, and Terry were born.

 

Loy was called to serve his country, and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1950.  During his tour, spent time at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, TX, and also 12 months in Korea.  He was honorably discharged from the military in 1954.

 

Loy and Mary Ellen returned to Crawford to raise their family.  Loy was employed by Chicoine Motors until 1962, when he and business partner, Jake Brill, purchased Crawford Implement.  After 22 enjoyable years, this business was sold, but Loy continued to be involved with it until his retirement.  Loy had a genuine fascination and interest in cars throughout his life.

 

Crawford was always “home” to Loy, and he was very well-known in the area.  He and Mary Ellen were both very civic-minded and proud of their community.  They spent much of their time volunteering for various projects.

 

Loy was baptized as a young child in the Congregational Church, where he was a lifetime member.  Other memberships include, The American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge, and a past president of the Crawford Eagles Club.  Loy always had time to stop and visit, reminicese, or to tell a new story.  He never knew a stranger.

 

Loy is survived by son Jerry of Crawford and special friend Sherry Douglas of Chadron, Nebraska, son Terry of Cheyenne, Wyoming, grandson Troy Pierce and great-grandaughter, Tehya Pierce, both of Ocean Beach, California, brother-in-law, Richard Basse of Thermopolis, Wyoming, niece Cathy (Basse) Lance, nephews Dick, Keith and Brad Basse, along with their families, and his best “pal”, his little dog Doug.

 

The whole world was opened up to Loy with the birth of his great-granddaughter, Teyha, and just the mention of her name put a spark in his eyes and a smile on his face.  She was the “apple of his eye“

 

Loy was preceded in death by both parents, his wife Mary Ellen, his son Bill, sister Norma June (Basse) of Thermoplois, Wyoming, and infant sisters, Hazel Marie and Betty Lou Pierce.

 

Loy will be sadly missed by family and friends.

 

Service will be Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Crawford Community Building with Pastor Trey Brennan officiating,  Burial will be at the Crawford Cemetery.

 

Memorials have been established  for the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department, the Eagles Club, or the donors choice.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box, 970, Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

 

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arragngements.

 

Sally Lue Minich, 71

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Sally Lue Minich, 71, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in her rural Hemingford home, after a 2 year battle with stage lll ovarian cancer.

 

She was born May 12, 1945 in Alliance to Lyle and Dorothy (Hacker) Minich.  She graduated in 1963 from Hemingford High School and was the class valedictorian. Following high school she graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

 

After UNL her and her sister Karen attended and graduated from Open Bible College in Des Moines, IA with a degree in missions.  She later furthered her education at Chadron State College to obtain certification to teach in Nebraska after teaching in Holbrook, AZ for a few years.  Sally has taught in Bushnell and North Platte Nebraska before both sisters returned to the Hemingford area.

 

Sally was a member of the Hemingford Congregational Church where she served as church organist/pianist for many years as well as serving as a council member and treasurer.  Since 2005 she served as the director of the Hemingford Christmas Diorama, a project that was very near and dear to her and her family’s heart.  Sally has also served as a director of Apollo Court and Keep Hemingford Beautiful.  For 21 years she worked as a dispatcher for the Box Butte County Sheriff’s Office.  The past 10 years Sally has worked with her family in operating their bed and breakfast known as the Patriot Inn at the Minich farm where she lived.  With that business she became involved with the Hemingford Chamber of Commerce.

 

For many years on Friday afternoons at the Hemingford Community Care Center, she would play piano and sing along with the residents.  Since 2004, after the passing of her and David’s parents, Sally was CEO and Financial Director of Operations at Minichville until her passing.  Sally loved the Lord with all her heart and was an inspiration to many in the Hemingford and Alliance communities.

The Minich family has been astonished, grateful, and in awe of the generous contributions to Sally during her battle with cancer.  We thank you and God Bless you all.

 

She is survived by her brother, David and his wife, LaRonda Minich of Hemingford, her nephews, Christopher Minich of Hemingford and Anthony Minich of Gillette, WY and her great-nephew, Logan Minich.

 

Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister, Karen.

 

Memorial services will be Thursday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hemingford Congregational Church with Pastor Jim West officiating.  Committal will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.

 

Memorials may be given to Bobcats Beating Cancer at the Hemingford Community Credit Union, P.O. Box 991, Hemingford, NE  69348

 

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

Bobby John Duryea, 82

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Bobby John Duryea, 82, died Sunday, April 23, 2017 surrounded by his loving family at Box Butte General Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Hyannis, NE on July 28, 1934 where his parents, Abe A. and Conda E. Duryea, paid Dr. Howell six chickens for his birth.

 

After moving to Alliance, he spent his early days pulling his wagon around town shining shoes to earn a dime or two.  After graduating from Alliance High School in 1952, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and Chadron State College attaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, a Master’s Degree in Administration, as well as a Specialist Degree.  While at Chadron State College on a double date, he met his lifelong love, Joanie Thoendel.  They later married in 1956 and added three daughters DeeAnn, Vic, and Kathy to their union. In 1957, he joined the U.S. Army, where he taught guided missiles, his rank was SP4.

 

After serving in the Army, Bobby had the opportunity to pursue his passion for education which eventually lead him to being the Business Manager for many years with the Alliance Public Schools. One of his major accomplishments while at Alliance Public Schools was the birth of the Alliance Public Schools Foundation. He retired from education in 1988.

 

An avid golfer, he was a longtime member of Skyview Golf Course and Panhandle Men’s Club. He served as an active member and past president of the Travelers Protection Association.  When Bobby wasn’t at the golf course or on the lake, he used his gifts on wood working projects, home improvement tasks, and he was known for providing insight and expertise into any construction projects the family had going on. The last five years Bobby spent nearly every day at Highland Park visiting his wife Joanie.  One of his favorite things to do while seeing Joanie at Highland Park was to curl up beside her on the twin sized bed and take a nap with her.  Their commitment to one another made for an admirable love story.  Through all of Bobby’s trials and tribulations in life, he took them on with a smile. He was a true lover of life and the ultimate gentleman.

 

He leaves his wife of 60 years, Joanie Marie (Thoendel) Duryea, his three daughters and their husbands, DeeAnn and Roger Nason, Vic and Rick Bolek, Kathy and Kip Reeves, his five grandkids, Adam Bolek (Kristy), Jennifer Lanik (Nate), Joni Sautter (Mike), Izzy Thompson (Gene), and Ryan Dorshorst (Clare) and the joys of his life, his nine great-grandkids, Rasine, Taylee, Espen, Nason, Brinlee, Kyden, Jack, Jillian, and Maggie. He is also survived by his sister, Bonnie (Dale) Jones of Westfield, MA and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Leta Rae (Bob) Whiteman.

 

A celebration of life will be held in the form of a wake service on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 28 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

 

Memorials may be sent to the Alliance Public Schools Foundation.

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