Dawn Danette Dunbar, 49, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at her home in Alliance.

She was born in Alliance on February 8, 1968 to Ted and Mary (Loghry) Dunbar.

She is survived by her parents, Mary (Robin) Rust of Alliance and Ted Dunbar (Florence Nickens) of Alliance, her son, Thomas Joseph Adam of Dallas, TX, her 5 grandchildren, her sister Desireé Dunbar (Mike Alvarado) of Alliance and her brother, Denis Dunbar of St. Louis, MO and many nieces and nephews.

Dawn never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.

Memorial services will be Friday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating.

Memorials may be sent in care of Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union.

Roberta Jeanne Banjoff, 100, died at Highland Park Care Center May 30, 2017.

Roberta was born Jan 7, 1917, to Cecile Pearl (Weibling) and Robert Albert Cook at Alliance NE, the oldest of their four children. Roberta’s father, Robert Cook, was born in Oakland, Maryland, the day the Civil War began. His father died in the war. When Robert was 17 he drove a team and came by himself to Shelton, Nebraska. In 1888 he came to Alliance and filed on a homestead and tree claim. He and friends built a sod house fifteen miles northeast of Alliance. He later sold the place to the Krause Ranch and moved to Lakeside. When Mr. Cook came to Alliance he said there were no trees in the town.

Mr. Cook became manager of the Lakeside Ranch Company and managed it for 25 years. He married Pearl Weibling on November 15, 1915. To this union four children were born-Roberta, Priscella, Paula June, and Peter. The Cooks resided in Lakeside until the fall of 1931 when he bought the Keegan farm 2 ½ miles east and north of Alliance. He had taken most of his money out of the bank to purchase the farm. Two weeks later the bank failed and he lost the rest of his savings. Roberta said times were tough on the farm. They had neither electricity nor running water. They milked cows, sold cream and eggs and ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Roberta graduated from Alliance High in 1935 and married Michael Banjoff on July 15, 1935.  To this union two children were born, Beverly Anne and Micki Jeanne. Michael and Roberta owned bakeries in Custer, SD and Rushville, NE. In 1950 they moved to Alliance for good. Michael worked at both the DeeLite and Schad’s Bakery and eventually bought the bakery. Michael died of cancer on July 29, 1974. Roberta and Michael enjoyed fishing, dancing, and gardening and Roberta continued these activities after Michael’s death. She raised a big garden, went fishing in the Sand hills with widow Naomi Barrows, and volunteered at the dances held at the nursing homes. Roberta was an animal lover and had cats throughout her life.

Roberta was a lifelong member of the Alliance Presbyterian Church and a fifty plus member of the Royal Neighbors of America where she was the local recorder. After Michael died she worked at the Day Care until retirement and then volunteered at the Knight Museum and at the two nursing homes.

Roberta was preceded in death by her daughter Beverly Anne Coleman and her brother Peter and sister Priscella.

She is survived by her daughter Micki (John) Moore of Lead, SO., her son-in- law William G. Coleman of Alliance and grandchildren, Randal Coleman, Kathryn (Rick) Wayman, and William R.  (Jan) Coleman. She is survived by eight great children, Derek, Kyle, John Paul, and Michael Coleman, Paige LeDoux, Callan Wayman, Jenny Exline, and Katie Ashley and her great-great grandchildren, Creighton and Addie Coleman, Molly Exline, and Tyler Ashley. Her sister Paula June England of Denver, CO., also survives.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jay Kim officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday, June 4 from 1-5 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the Presbyterian Church or an animal shelter.

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

Daniel F. Kozal, 76, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.

He was born in Alliance on March 10, 1941 to Lawrence F. and Arline M. (Ford) Kozal.

On June 2, 1960 he was united in marriage to Dyna L. Taylor in Bridgeport, NE.

A lifelong resident of Alliance worked as a machinist at Burlington Northern Railroad hiring on in 1959.  He was a third generation railroader following in the footsteps of his grandfather and his father.  Dan was a machinist for 30 years before a disability forced his early retirement. His son, Scott, is a fourth generation railroader working in Arizona. Daniel enjoyed gardening and being a “snow-bird” to Arizona for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Dyna, his son, Scott (Karoline) Kozal of Fort Mohave, AZ and his son, Kent of Alliance, his 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, his sister, Loretta Rockey of Harrisonville, MO and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

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

Memorial services, A Celebration of Life, for Terry Rising, age 56, of Alliance, will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Bean Broker Coffee House, 202 W 2^nd, in Chadron on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Bring pictures and stories to share.

A memorial has been established for the CSC Rodeo Team in Chadron.  Donations can be mailed to the CSC Foundation Office at 1000 Main St, Chadron, NE, 69337.

Terry was born on October 1, 1960, in Chadron, to Doris (Hoevet) Rising and Jack Rising of Crawford, Nebraska.  He passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017.  After 18 years of life post heart transplant, Terry died in Alliance, Nebraska, where he was still working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.

Terry is survived by his mother, Doris, brother, Mark, wife Andrea (Jaggers) Rising, step-daughter Lark (Folkerts) Schmall, her husband Brant and their children Barrett and Macy, and step-son Shawn Folkerts and his girlfriend Mikayla Fletcher.  Also many family and friends.

A cowboy at heart, Terry loved roping and was a skilled horseman from the time he was a child. Terry and Andie got to rodeo together for a precious short while. His memories and stories were always about his lifelong friends and his wild and wonderful family.

Terry Ross Cogdill, 73, of Chadron, died Sunday, June 4th at home.

Terry was born on January 17th, 1944 to John and Alta Mae (Neely) Cogdill. As a young man he lived with his family on the Cogdill farm and attended Chadron High School where he played on the varsity football, basketball and track teams.

After graduation, Terry enlisted in the Navy. He served as a radioman aboard the LCU (Landing Craft Utilized) 1483 boat in the US Navy, attached to Assault Craft Division 13, from 1962-1966. He was deployed to Vietnam from 1965-1966. He was an M-Day in the US Army Guard from 1977-1983 and ARG (Active Duty Guard and Reserve) from 1983-1989. Terry retired with 28 years of military service. He is a recipient of an RCOM (Army Commendation Medal) and retired as a Sergeant First Class. Terry is a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV and American Legion. He was Commander of American Legion Post 12 in Chadron and the Commander of American Legion District 1. He also served as the adjutant for DAV Unit 36.

In 1967, Terry attended Chadron State College where he earned a degree in Business Education, as well as endorsements in Driving Training and Coaching. He taught Business classes and Drivers Training in Morrill, NE, Homer, AK and Pine Ridge Reservation, SD, as well as the Pine Ridge Job Corps where he worked until retirement. Terry also coached football, basketball, wrestling and golf.

On June 22, 1968, he married the love of his life, Betty (Horse) in Chadron. They have two children, Ross Boog (Ellen) of Ogallala, NE and Matthew John (Andrea) of Lincoln, NE. In the nearly 49 years of marriage to his best friend, they enjoyed everything from malts at Donald’s, golfing and Husker Games to the joy of raising their boys and following their grandkids. They were also very involved at Grace Episcopal Church were Terry served as a lecture, acolyte, and any other job that needed done and Betty served as pianist, as well as decorating the alter with her gorgeous flower arrangements. Terry’s greatest passion, besides his family, was his service to his community and others in need. Whether helping an elderly woman with groceries or offering life advice to young adults, Terry saw the best in everyone and encouraged others to see it, too.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck Cogdill. He is survived by his wife, children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild and his brother Rex Cogdill.

Honorary pall bearers will be Darrell Marshall, Bill Wegner, Steve Lecher, Jack Mitchell and Dennis Salisbury.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Grace Episcopal Church with Father John Adams officiating.  Burial will be Greenwood Cemetery immediately following the ceremony. Terry will be buried with full military honors.

The family suggested memorials to the American Legion Post 12 in Chadron or Grace Episcopal Church in Chadron in lieu of flowers.  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.

Memorial services for David Anthony of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on June 19, 2017 at 11:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Chadron with Pastor Aaron Sprock officiating.  Burial will take place at a later date at the Alliance Veteran’s Cemetery.  

Mr. Anthony passed away on June 3, 2017 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.

David was born September 29, 1924 in Nashville, Indiana.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Lois Boyer, 84, passed away on June 7, 2017 at her residence in Scottsbluff.

She was born on August 10, 1932 at Alliance to James “Jay” and Jennie Boyer.  She attended school in Alliance and graduated with the class of 1950. After graduation she attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, majoring in piano, minoring in organ and voice. She remained there for 2 ½ years until deciding to take a job at KCOW radio station in Alliance.

On June 21, 1953 she married Donald Armstrong and moved to a farm near Hemingford, Nebraska. They had two sons Roger and Doug. The family relocated to a ranch in Sioux County, 32 miles west of Hemingford. There they stayed there for 22 years. In the 80s when cattle prices dropped they moved to rural Minatare were they remained for another 22 years.

She taught piano, organ, and voice for 54 years, with great respect for the music and for the many young people she taught. In later years she began writing poetry and prose.

Martha is survived by her son,  Roger (Terri) Armstrong, grandson Morgan and her granddaughter, Hailee of Arvada, WY, her son,  Doug (Cheryl) Armstrong of Hemingford,  her grandsons, Chad (Erin), Dane, Trace (Kylen).

She was preceded in death by husband Donald, her brother Ross and sister LaRea.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 13 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hemingford United Methodist Church with Pastor Matt Parker and Pastor Fay Hubbard officiating.  Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 1-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home in Hemingford.

Memorials may be given to Regional West Medical Center Hospice Care, Hemingford

United Methodist Church, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Tim Clair Anderson was born July 19, 1949 in Hot Springs, SD to Wilbur C. and Helen M. (Vanchura) Anderson. He passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at his home in Martin, SD at the age of 67 years, 9 months and 11 days.  He graduated from Bennett County High School, attended one year at USD in Vermillion, transferring to Chadron State College and graduated with a BS in Education in 1972 with an endorsement in Industrial Arts. He later earned his Master’s degree and worked as a Guidance Counselor.

Tim farmed with his mother Helen throughout his life. His greatest joys were farming and running heavy equipment. He was especially proud of producing all organic crops for many years.  Tim enjoyed working on the farm equipment and anything else that had a motor.  He was an accomplished welder and carpenter. Tim remodeled a barn into a house/Bed & Breakfast, catering to hunters and travelers in the Geddes area, where he also had an earth moving and excavation business.

Tim was a licensed pilot, and at the time of his passing, was renovating a rare, two seat bi-wing plane. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time.

In recent years he traveled north to Alaska, the Yukon and Canada. He also visited numerous countries in Central and South America and Mexico. He was a strong swimmer and learned to scuba dive in the Caribbean.

Tim was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Monty J. Anderson.  He leaves to mourn his passing, his son Timothy and daughter Shandon Fugate.  He also leaves behind several college friends who were actively involved in his life for over fifty years.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the Anderson family farm, rain or shine, with Jim Musso officiating.  A luncheon will follow the service.  The farm is located two miles west of Martin, SD on highway 18, two miles south on 216 and two miles west on 294th.

Memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral services for Don DeHaven, 80 of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska with Father Todd Philipsen officiating. Burial will be at Hay Springs Cemetery in Hay Springs, Nebraska at 1:00 PM.

Mr. DeHaven passed away on June 14, 2017 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska.

Don was born on January 31, 1937 in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Don is survived by his wife, Marcia DeHaven; Son, Brett DeHaven, daughters, Dawn (Randy) Blonien, Deena (Wade) Kopetzky; and brother, Frank (Patsy) DeHaven.

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.

Graveside services for Arnold Norman will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska, with Pastor Bonnie McCord officiating.

Arnold Wayne Norman, age 76, of Boulder City, NV passed away on January 9, 2017.  He was born on January 20, 1940 in Crawford, NE to Gilbert and Ruth Norman.  Wayne married Musetta Ball on September 2, 1962 in Hay Springs, NE.

Wayne graduated from Oelrichs High School (South Dakota) in May of 1958.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Chadron State College in 1962.  After teaching in Kimball, NE for one school year he and Musetta moved to Great Falls, MT in 1963 to continue their teaching careers.  Spending summers back in Chadron between school years, Wayne earned his master’s degree in education from Chadron State College in August 1967.

Wayne was a 7th grade math teacher for 31 years in the Great Falls public school system, most of it spent at East Junior High School.  He spent the last five years teaching at Paris Gibson Junior High School before retiring in 1994.  Wayne and Musetta moved to Henderson, NV in 1994 where he began a second career working in the convention industry with the local Teamsters 631.  He retired for good in 2005.

During Montana summers Wayne enjoyed camping, fishing, and woodcutting with the family while autumn found him in the Highwood Mountains hunting with fellow teachers. He was actively involved with the many sports and activities his children were engaged in.  After moving to the southwest, Wayne explored the local southern Nevada desert with canine companions Callie and Griz.  He was an avid collector of rocks, minerals, and sand.  Everyone knew him for always having a bountiful garden.  He liked to build things with a variety of materials and enjoyed working with his hands.  He was quick to lend a helping hand and was always a good neighbor wherever he lived.  He enjoyed the lifestyle that Las Vegas had to offer with the wide variety of buffets.  His favorite dessert to eat at the casino buffets was the bread pudding.

Wayne is survived by his wife Musetta Norman; son Tarl (Carrie) Norman; daughter Kenda (Dan) Keenan; brother Gilbert Quinton Norman; and two grandsons Kendan and Vance Keenan.  He is preceded in death by brother Rex and sister Delores Norman.

In lieu of flowers, donate in memory to Arnold Wayne Norman to www.michaeljfox.org to support Parkinson’s research.  

Gene Edwin Gerdes, 85, left this Earth to be with our Lord on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Rapid City Regional Hospital with his family by his side.

He was born May 24, 1932 in Alliance, NE to George C. and Minnie (Spetman) Gerdes.  He graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, NE in 1950.

On July 9, 1951 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Alice M. Tschacher at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Coming from a long line of military servicemen, Gene went on to serve in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954.  Gene was stationed in Augsburg, Germany during the Korean War.  He was proud and honored to serve for his country.

A lifelong rancher and farmer, following his military service, Gene returned to the family homestead north of Alliance. He showed short-horn cattle in 4-H and also raised, showed, and judged Arabian horses all over the country.  When he was back at home he was working the farmland.  In late 1980’s, Gene began growing and brokered for organic grains.

Gene lived a full and bountiful life.  He took pride in the horses he cared for and soil he farmed.  He valued lifelong friendships.  Most of all he treasured his family.  Blessed with his two precious daughters, beautiful wife of 66 years, and many great-grandbabies running around, always put a warm smile on his face.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, his children, Andrea Gerdes (fiancé Daniel Watkins) and Sarah (Randy) Milleson all of Alliance, his grandchildren, Erin (Mark) Fritzler, Robyn Miner, and Michael (Shyanne) Rust and 10 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by sister and brother-in- law Mary Jo (Joe) Rotter, sister- in- law Margie Brost, brother and sister- in- law Bob (Mary) Tschacher, brother and sister- in-law, Gary (Barbara) Tschacher, brother -in-law, John Miller, and sister-in-law,  Beverly Tschacher, his niece, Jeana Holso and his nephews, Gary and Leigh Fairhead.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister and her husband Gladys and Garould Fairhead.  Father and mother- in- law Edward and Lacy Tschacher, brothers- in –law,  Fred Brost and Donald Tschacher, sister-in-law, Sharon Miller, and nephews Casey and Dan Brost.

Funeral services will be Monday, June 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church.  Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later date.  Wake services will be Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Church.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1-5 at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home and continue at the wake.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 5323 Franklin Road, Alliance, NE  69301 for a future designation.

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

Hazel Dolores Paist went to be with the Lord on June 23, 2017. She was a resident of Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, Nebraska at the time of her death. Per her instructions cremation has taken place.

Dolores was the second child born to Earl Sanford Price and Florence (Tyrell) Price in Hemingford, Nebraska on February 2, 1934. Dolores graduated from Hemingford High School in 1951 and continued her education at Chadron State Teachers’ College receiving her one-year teaching certificate on May 29, 1952. She earned her rural school teaching certificate in 1962 which began her passionate career as a rural school teacher for several one and two room schools in Box Butte, Dawes, and Sheridan counties. Dolores taught many years in Marsland, Nebraska where she established many life-long friendships. She took her final class at Chadron State College in 1978. During summer vacation, you could always find her at Fern’s Café as she was the head day cook.

Dolores began giving piano lessons during her high-school years and returned to teaching piano to many children in the Hemingford area after her retirement. She was an organist and pianist for churches, schools, and special occasions when requested. Dolores’s hobbies were crocheting, playing cards, and cooking which she enjoyed until her eyesight and dexterity forced her to stop. She was a member of the Hemingford Congregational Church.

Dolores’s survivors include four children, her sons, David (Barbara) Curtis of Omaha; Alan Curtis, Pine Bluffs, WY; Brent (Tammy) Curtis of Hemingford; and her daughter, Carolyn Campbell of Lincoln. Dolores has 12 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren with 3 more arriving soon, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Harold Price; and her grandson, Nathan Earl Curtis, her husbands, Robert Curtis and George Paist.

A Celebration of Life service will be Sunday, July 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Hemingford Cemetery with Pastor Justin Curtis officiating.

Memorials may be given to the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired at 505A Broadway, Suite 700, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 to the attention of Angie Hoff.  Angie was instrumental in helping Dolores with her blindness or to the Hemingford Congregational Church.

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

Katherine (Kate) Linenbrink was born in Callaway, Nebraska, on February 27 th , 1939, to Henry

and Margaret Linenbrink, the 12 th of the Linenbrink children and went Home to our

compassionate God on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. She attended the Country school in Eli,

Nebraska, and graduated from St. Agnes Academy, Alliance, Nebraska, in May, 1957. She was a

member of the Sisters of St. Francis Community from 1957-1971. Kate received her B.A.

degree from Regis University and a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist from the University

of South Dakota in Vermillion. Kate taught for many years in South Dakota schools until 1990

when she moved to Bridgeport, Nebraska, to continue teaching until her retirement in 2005.

Following in the tradition of the Linenbrink family, Kate’s deep faith in a trusting God carried

her through all the events of her life. She was a faithful parishioner of All Souls Catholic Church

in Bridgeport.

To know Kate was to know someone who willingly supported anyone needing help. She often

went to the family ranch in Eli to help her mother. Kate warmly welcomed everyone into her

home and always had coffee and cookies ready to serve.

For her daily companionship Kate enjoyed her dogs. She had a heart for all living animals and

became a caretaker for stray cats and food provider for the birds. Kate also showed great pride

in her yard and home. Often people would stop by to admire her flowers and her well-trimmed

lawn.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Linenbrink, brothers John,

Vince, Bill and Nick. She is survived by seven sisters: Mary Snyder (Alliance), Sister Cecilia

Linenbrink, OSF (Denver), Josephine Marshall (Gering), Sister Joan Linenbrink, OSF

(Alliance), Verna Stasch (Westminster, CO), Clara Linenbrink (Gering), Henrietta Linenbrink

(Golden CO), and one brother, Jim Linenbrink, (Omaha) and also numerous nieces and nephews

as well as great-nieces and nephews. Kate is also fondly remembered by her special friends,

Larry Johnson (Cody), Shirley Claussen (Martin SD) and Nancy Bunner (Sidney).

Kate’s family express special thanks to Father Michael McDonald and Father David Rykwalder

for their care of and visits to Kate; to the caregivers of Emerald Court and Heritage Estates as

well as to Regional West Hospice, especially for the care administered by Mary Sue Larson,

R.N.

Visitation will be Friday, June 30 from 1-4 pm at Gering Memorial Chapel. The Wake/Rosary

7:00 PM, Friday, June 30, and the funeral Mass 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 1. Both services are

in Christ the King Catholic Church, 18 th and N St. Gering, NE with Fr. Mike McDonald

officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Merriman, NE

In lieu of flowers, please send Memorials to Christ the King Catholic Church, 18th & N St.

Gering, NE 69341 or Regional West Hospice, 3701 Ave. D Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Tributes of

sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com.

Funeral Services for William Russell “Rusty” Wilson of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial with military honors will be at the Alliance Veterans Cemetery rendered by the American Legion Honor Guard.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron.

Rusty, the son of Darrell and Lou Wilson Marshall and the late Connie T. Wilson, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 after a long battle cancer.

Rusty was born on February 8, 1963 at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts.  He attended school in Rapid City, South Dakota.  After graduation from Central High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and traveled all over to places like Texas, England, Korea, Irag, Kosovo, England, South Dakota, Guam, the Persian Gulf War, and Honduras.

After his time in the Air Force, Rusty came back to Chadron and attended Chadron State College, getting two Bachelor’s degrees and a Master’s degree.  At the time of his death, he was working on another Master’s.

Rusty was a member of the VFW, Disabled Veterans, and the American Legion.

As a child, Rusty was very caring and always looking out for the other kids.  He took on the father role after the death of his dad.  Making meals for his family started him on a path that he followed as long as he could in the kitchen, helping with the holiday dinners for the family and making his famous iced tea.  The family would call it “Rusty tea”.  Something he enjoyed as long as he could.

He attended grade school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and at St. Therese, where he developed a strong Catholic Faith that he had until the end.

Rusty is survived by his parents of Chadron, brothers Jeffery (Lana) Wilson and Gregory (Su) Wilson, and sister Wendy (Jeff) Reoh, all of Rapid City, hunka brother John Briggs of Pine Ridge, two nieces, and four nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Connie Wilson, sister, Cynthia Lynne, and brother Thomas James.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron American  Legion or the Chadron Hospital.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337

Online condolences can be left at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Jacob L. Vallejo, 26, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at his home in Alliance.

He was born October 13, 1990 in Alliance to Mark and Janie (Looser) Vallejo.

He is survived by his brother, Daniel, his sister, Kallista, his son Bentley and his mother, Misty, his daughter Macie and step-daughter, Jayden and their mother, Kayla, all of Alliance.
He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jacob was employed by Bloedorn Lumber for a few years. He was actively involved in his family’s school and sports activities, especially in the wrestling department.

Funeral services will be Friday, July 7 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.
A wake service will be Thursday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Cremation will follow the service.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 503 Mississippi.

A more complete obituary will be posted when it is completed.

Buster W. Moore passed away on July 2, 2017 at his home in Whitney, Nebraska.  Services will be held at a later time with inurnment at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota.

Buster Waldo Moore, 87, was born September 9, 1929 in Wayside, Nebraska to James and Mercy (Chappell) Moore.

He married Leola Fleishman on June 9, 1952.  He is survived by his children Jim (Krista) Moore, Tari (Bruce) McClung, Kelly Moore (Lisa Lapierre-Cote), 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and several Nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; brothers, Chappell Moore, James Moore, Truman Moore; sisters, Wilna Sides, Mercedes Henion; granddaughter Heidi McClung and nephew Alan Henion.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron 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.

Floyd (Fire Water) Thompson, 78 passed away July 2nd at Regional West Medical Center.

He was born in Edgemont, South Dakota on December 10th 1939 to Harold Thompson and Elsie Webster.

Floyd married Norma Nelson on January 22nd 1960 and they later had three children Debra, Danny and Dean. He retired from BNSF after 43 years as an engineer. He was a member of the BNSF retirement club, lifelong Eagles and the Panhandle Men’s Club.

Survivors include his wife Norma and his three children, Debra Vogler of Denver, CO, Danny Thompson of Alliance and Dean Thompson of Denver, his three grandchildren, Jason, Nathan, Danielle and one great grandchild Brinlee. He is also survived by his sisters, Jean Keil of Aurora, OH and Beverly Rusk of Cheyenne, WY and his brother Darwin Thompson of Sioux Falls, SD.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Gordon and his granddaughter, Nicole.

Memorial services will be held at United Methodist Church on Monday July 10th at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at the United Methodist Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to ICU unit at Regional West Medical Center or in the form of a plant.

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

Kathy Graham was released from the struggles of this life on July 5^th, 2017 at Regional West Medical Center, Scottsbluff, NE.  The latest of these struggles was lung cancer, which she fought for 6 months.

Born Kathryn Frances Lyon on Oct. 31, 1952 in Ithaca, NY to George and Betty Lyon. On Dec. 22, 1974, she married William J. Graham, Jr and has gone by Kathryn Lyon Graham ever since.  To this union was born a daughter, Elizabeth Lyon Graham on May 17, 1983.

Kathy was a teacher and taught in Philadelphia, PA,  Sheridan County District 30,  Box Butte County District 65J, 42 and 39 and Alliance Adult Basic Education before joining Alliance Public Schools in 1986.  There she taught in the special education and math departments at the High School and Middle School.  She retired in 2013 after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Locally, she was active at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and with the Alliance Service Unit Girl Scouts.  She was also a member of the Box Butte County Diabetes and Cancer Support Groups.  The Alliance Community Choir was also a large part of her life.  From 1982 to 2002, she worked with the Alliance Bike Ride serving on planning and support teams.

Beyond Alliance, she volunteered as a trainer for Girl Scouts of Guiding Star and Spirit of Nebraska Councils, BRAN (Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska) support staff (30 Years), Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska Youth programs and camps as well as the Women’s Ministry Board.

After retiring in 2013, she enjoyed quilting with St. John’s Piecemakers, Panhandle Quilt Guild and the All Day Sew group.

Survivors include her husband, Bill, daughter Beth (Brandon) Jastrzembski of Danvers, MA, brother Robert (Meredith) Lyon of Albany NY and sister, Maud Lyon of Philadelphia PA and honorary mother Vivian “Skip” Laube of Ithaca, NY.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Celebration of Life will be at the St. Matthew’s Episcopal church in Alliance on July 15^th, 2017 at 11:00am with internment of ashes at St. Mary’s Holly in Rushville, NE at a later date.  There will be a service at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Rushville, NE Saturday, July 8 at 2:00pm.

She requested that memorials be left to United Thank Offering, Episcopal Relief and Development, LION’s International Foundation, cancer research or other charity of the donor’s choice that will assist others.  Please no memorial plaques left in her name and please no flowers.

Eldora Elizabeth Chipperfield, 85, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born August 25, 1931 in Alliance, Nebraska, the daughter of Roy and Leota (Squibb) Rader.

She attended schools in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in the class of “1949”.

She married Edward “Ed” Chipperfield in Alliance in 1952. Into this union were born five children. She had worked hard for several years at various downtown businesses until 1978 when she retired to be a stay at home grandma to raise her granddaughter Elizabeth. Over the years, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Ed; three sons, Ray (Karen) of Alliance, Breck (Greg) of Leawood, KS, and Dwight of Alliance; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Anthony Picket Pin) of Rapid City, Christopher, Jeannie, Andrea and Miranda, Brittany and Kacy White and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Dixie (Dick) Bloom and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two daughters, Luella Jane Chipperfield and Angela Letcher, two brothers and one sister.

At Eldora’s wish, no services are planned at this time.  Her ashes will be laid to rest at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to your favorite charity.

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

Cheryl L. Loomis, 67, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 at her home in Alliance.

She was born July 9, 1949 in Alliance to Christopher and Peggy (Lucke) Mundt.  On November 15, 1968 she was united in marriage to Myron Loomis.

Cheryl Loomis had a passion to strive for her family and to keep all family members together as a whole. She was her boys’ “rock”, always having a positive outlook on life. Cheryl’s imagination would make the cloudiest of days turn sunny. The stories and memories told by her will love on for generations to come, as well as her innocence that she kept throughout her life. And a special thank you to her best friend August Long.

Her hobbies entailed bragging about all her grand babies and their accomplishments and milestones and loving them with an unconditional love only a grandmother can do. She also loved crocheting, drawing, painting, and ceramics.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Kelli) Loomis of Bridgeport, NE and Brian (Anna) Loomis of Alliance, her grandchildren, Copelun, Joseph, Kadynce, Jaidyn, Caylee, Traavyn, Chloe and Daylynn.  She is also survived by her sisters and brothers, Patricia (Larry) Nicodemus of Gering, Sandra Loomis of Kearney, Dan (Linda) Mundt and Sam (Diane) Mundt of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Cemetery with Pastor Russell Saito officiating.  Visitation will be Monday from 2-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 5411 Dodge Road, Alliance, NE  69301.

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