Lyle Goodman of Chadron passed away September 3, 2017 at Chadron Community Hospital. He was 92 years old.

Lyle was born June 22, 1925 to Ernest and Edith Mohler Goodman near Rattlesnake Butte, south of Chadron. During his high school years, Lyle lived in town with his Uncle Gilbert and helped him with deliveries, buying and selling cream, eggs, honey and produce while they both worked for Alliance Creamery. Later Gilbert started his own store named Goodman’s Produce located where the current Chadron Police Department sits currently.

In 1943, the year Lyle graduated from High School, Ernest purchased the Boot Jack Ranch Northwest of Chadron. Lyle then came home to help with the farming and ranching operations along with his brother, Harold.  In the winter of 1943 Lyle started working for the Navy Flight School at the  Chadron Airport.

Lyle’s job began at 5:00 a.m. fueling and lining the planes up for the Cadet’s. He was also a skilled mechanic and worked on the engines when needed.

In 1944 Lyle was drafted into the army to serve in WWII. He returned home in 1946. On October 5,

1949 Lyle married Bonnie Manchester.  To this union, three children were born.  In November of 1950 Lyle was re-called into active duty and sent to Korea. There, he worked in the Motor Pool and with the Army Corp of Engineers where he helped re-build bridges that had been destroyed during the war. He returned from the service in 1951. Lyle continued to farm with his Dad and brother, then opened his own mechanic business, Goodman Repair. Lyle kept his friends,

family and neighbors vehicles and equipment all running and in good shape.  Lyle not only was a good mechanic, but skilled carpenter, plumber and electrician as well. Many of the buildings on the farm were built from the ground up by Lyle, including the home he built for his family. Lyle worked the family farm with his son, Bruce up until his late 80’s and ran the combine to harvest wheat at age 90.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie His three children;

Daughters, Elaine Wood (Roger Keepers) and Kay (Bryan) Mitchell and son, Bruce Two Granddaughters; Kasey (Tom) Smith and Shayla Fox (Eddie)

Two Great Grandchildren; Riley Smith and Dempsey Smith Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great Grandchildren

Cousins; Carol Mohler Peterson, Alta Mohler (Maurice) Widtfeldt, Wayne  Mohler

Merna Reeves Connelly, Anita (Jim) Meyers Nordstrom, Pat Meyers Dorhorst, Gary (Glenda) Meyers

Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Edith Goodman, and brother, Harold. Services will be held Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Chamberlain Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Donations may be made in Lyle’s name to the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit.  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.

Dr. Harold W. Keenan, 80, of Oshkosh, passed away at University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver on Monday, August, 28, 2017.

Harold was born in Alliance on June 18, 1937.  His parents, Orville P. and Mary E. Keenan, welcomed two children, Eileen and Harold, into their family.  The Keenans settled in the Sandhills north of Rackett. Harold’s early education included School District 71, then grades 6-12 in Oshkosh.  After completing the Chadron College Teacher Education program, he taught school at District 45 East of Lewellen in 1956-1957. Harold graduated with Honors from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1965 and interned at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln.  He completed two years in the U.S. Public Health Service and was then accepted into the Internal Medicine Residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

His first medical practice started in Ogallala in 1969.  During his professional time in Ogallala, he was proud to have established a coronary monitoring and treatment unit which was one of the first in this area.  In 1988 Harold was recruited back to his hometown of Oshkosh where he was still working until his recent illness and passing.

He attended St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Oshkosh.  Harold was also proud of his association with Chadron State College and was instrumental in creating a scholarship for potential medical students.

Harold had many passions in life, the most important being the love of his family and especially the time he spent with his older grandchildren with their various activities and also the joy of getting acquainted with his new granddaughter.  He was a very dedicated Farmer/Rancher and loved all animals.  His medical profession was always very important to him.  He cared deeply for all of his patients, residents, co-workers and community followers, no matter which community he was working in at the time.

Harold married Cheryl Miller of Lewellen on April 21, 1962, in Lincoln, while attending medical school.  Five children were born to the couple:  Patrick, Mary Ann, Ted, Michael and Joe.  Over the years Harold acquired ranch ground in the Sandhills, that he dearly loved, and also farmland near Big Springs.  The family all worked together to make the operation a success.

Harold is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his children, Patrick, Mary Ann (James Davis), Ted, Michael and Joe (Holly Ramsey); grandchildren, Morgan Robb, Devin Davis, Jaden Davis and Henley Keenan; sister, Eileen Armstrong; and niece, Deanna Armstrong (Thad).

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Dean Armstrong; and nephew, James Armstrong.

In Memory of Harold, the family is giving memorial gifts to a Scholarship for area students interested in pursuing a medical career.  Cremation has taken place.  A private family inurnment will take place at a later date.

An informal Memorial celebration for Dr. Harold Keenan will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Oshkosh City Auditorium from 1:00-5:00 pm.  Come and share your memories.

Funeral services for Richard Bridge of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs with Terry Bridge officiating.  Burial will be at the Hay Springs City Cemetery.

Mr. Bridge passed away on September 3, 2017 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs.

Richard was born on February 20, 1934 in Page, Nebraska.

He was 83.

A memorial has been established for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.  Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE  69347.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Morris D. Pippit, former long-time resident of Hemingford, NE passed away Monday, Sept. 4.  Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.

Complete obituary to follow when available.

Elizabeth D. “Betty” Schnell walked through Heaven’s gates on September 5, 2017.

If you didn’t know Betty you missed knowing one of God’s most humble servants.  She was born on August 21, 1927 in Lincoln, NE to Adam and Mollie (Bort) Nuss.

On September 23, 1945 she was united in marriage to Pete Schnell in Scottsbluff, NE.  To this marriage were born 9 children, Larry P. (Pam) Schnell, Judy  (the late Gerald) Swesey, The late Kenneth Schnell, Linda (the late Jim) Shannon, Peggy Schnell,  Paul  (Brenda) Schnell, Steve  Schnell all of Alliance, Dr. Roy  (Vonda) Schnell of North Platte and Nancy (Mike) Sorensen of Grand Island NE.

Betty had earned her Master’s in Wife, Mother, and Homemaker. The degree culminated over many years of sacrifice and commitment to those in her charge. Motivated by love, she tended to 9 children and a husband through life’s daily battles: cooking, mending, sewing, cleaning, tending the sick, managing a budget, fixing the broken, gardening, canning, being a farmer’s wife, teaching her children respect and humility, and so much more. Especially prayer, she was a fierce prayer warrior; no one was forgotten, praying for the known and unknown troubles and spiritual battles she knew we faced daily. She had a prayer closet, and used it.

She is survived by her 8 children, 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and his family, her son, Kenneth, her sons-in-law, Jim Shannon and Gerald Swesey, her siblings, Dorothy Fritzler, Julius “Sonny” Nuss, Lorraine Chapman, Eleanor Butler, Margie Lindhorst and Meldy Bertram.

Funeral services will be Monday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church with Reverend Richard C. Mueller officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.  There will be a meal served prior to the service for family and out of town guests.

Memorials may be given to the family.

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

Funeral services for Linda Susan Wineteer of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, September 18^th, 2017 at 10:00am at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Chadron Nebraska, with Pastor Ann Sundberg officiating.

Mrs. Wineteer passed away on September 11^th, 2017 at home in Chadron Nebraska.                                                                                                                                                                                                        Linda was born on April 6^th, 1946 in Chestertown Maryland.

She was 71

Her survivors include her husband, Ronald Wineteer.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Mortuary in Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Louise “Marylou” Dahlgren, 81, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

She was born in Alliance, Nebraska, daughter of Edna and J. Chris Nielsen.  Marylou was raised in Alliance, Nebraska, graduating from Alliance High and marrying Robert Dahlgren (also of Alliance) in 1956.  They re-located to Colorado and Oklahoma to pursue their education and start their family, which included son Russell of Cheyenne, Wyoming and daughter Marci Toler of Greeley, Colorado.  Over the years, Marylou lived in St. Louis, Missouri; Laramie, Wyoming; Ft. Collins and Greeley, Colorado.

Marylou was active in the United States Tennis Association, serving as an umpire for numerous local and national matches. Returning to Colorado in the early 1980’s, she was a trusted real estate agent and insurance agent before turning her focus to sharing God’s message through her work at Group Publishing.

Upon her retirement, she devoted her attention to her beloved grandchildren (Katherine, and Geoffrey Toler).  She loved the outdoors, adventure, reading, sewing, story-telling and her grandchildren.

Marylou is survived by her children, Russell and Marci; her daughter-in-law, Carol; her son-in-law Terry; her grandchildren, Katherine and Geoffrey; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Barbara Nielsen; her nieces and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and grandchild, Joseph Mitchell.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel.  Her ashes will be buried in the Alliance Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for a donation to the Trinity Lutheran School of Greeley, Colorado Scholarship Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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

James L. Cornette, 85, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Regional
West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

He was born on November 7, 1931 at Hemingford, NE to Judson L. and
Frances M. (Smith) Cornette.

On March 19, 1970 he was united in marriage to Barbara A. Roller in
Douglas, WY.

Jim was a lifelong Box Butte County resident. He farmed for many years and also worked in the scrap metal business. He
served in the Nebraska National Guard and was a member of the V.F.W, American Legion and the Eagles Club.

Jim enjoyed his hobbies of hunting and fishing, and his many gambling
excursions.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara, his brother, John (Lyndall) Cornette of
Yankton, SD and his sister, RosaLee (Gordon) Hoff of Alliance and numerous
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Lou Cornette.
Memorials may be given to the Alliance Volunteer Fire Department or to a
charity of the donor’s choice.

Memorial services will be held Monday, September 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy
Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.

Esther Lucille Hoffman Boots was born January 3, 1920, to Alpha Dwiggins and Otto Hoffman in Buffalo County, Nebraska.

She died September 26, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Alliance, Nebraska.

Esther went to a country school in Buffalo County for her elementary education and graduated from Gibbon High School in May of 1937.

Esther came out to visit and help her aunt and uncle, Paul and Ocia Lineback, north of Ellsworth, shortly after graduating from high school and then went to work for Earl and Marie Monahan as a nanny.  That is where she met her husband, Gerald Boots.  They were married July 3, 1940, in Kearney, NE.

They started their married life at the Abbott West Ranch.  Eventually, they moved to the Boots Ranch, south of Ashby, where they raised their family until 1958, when they all moved to town.  They resided in Ashby until Esther moved to Alliance in 2005.

Esther belonged to the Ashby Congregational Church,  Golden Rule Chapter 134 Order of Eastern Star,  and Sandhills Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, all of which she was very active.

Esther was a hard working woman and was the best cow milker in the south Ashby area, and always raised a huge garden to help feed the family.  She worked several years for Charley’s Market,   and, later, as a teacher aide at the Ashby Grade School.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Boots; parents, Otto and Alpha Hoffman;  brothers,  Albert, Richard, William and James Hoffman and sister,  Doris Lynch ; son,  Leroy Boots and grandson, Thomas (Stub) Boots.

She is survived by her sons, Richard Boots(Lucie) of Mullen NE, Rodney Boots( Mabel) of Ashby, N; daughter, Ellen White (Tom) of Ashby, NE; daughter-in-law, Linda Boots of Alliance, NE; twelve grandchildren, John, Mike  and Wayne Boots, Eileen Bonin, Tony Boots, Tonya Folk,  Nocona Boots, Jeff White,  Kristi Kroeger, Justin and  Darin Boots,  and Kendra Rambat;  twenty-one great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Ramona Dorris of Keystone, NE,  and Elizabeth Bette Boots of Perth Australia,  and numerous nieces , nephews and friends.

Memorials may be given to the Ashby Congregational Church, Sandhills Chapter DAR or charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral services will be held October 2, 2017, at the Ashby Congregational Church in Ashby, NE, with Pastor Roy Monahan officiating.  Burial will be in the Hyannis Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home in Alliance.

Online condolences may be left at www.batesgould.com

Diane Marie Placek, 79, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 8, 1937 in Alliance to R.E. “Sam” and Genevieve (Lewis) Samuelson. Diane graduated from St. Agnes Academy in Alliance in 1955.  She then attended St. Catherine’s School of Nursing in Omaha graduating in 1959.

On December 27, 1960 she was united in marriage to Robert A. Placek at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance.

Diane was a registered nurse in Alliance for over 50 years.  She worked at the Copsey Clinic, St. Joseph’s Hospital, served as a private duty nurse and Box Butte General Hospital. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was active in the Altar Society and assisted with the funeral committee.  She was also a Franciscan Associate and was a member of the Holy Rosary Prayer Shawl group as well as serving as a room mother at St. Agnes Academy for all of her children while they attended there.

She is survived by her children, Bob (Noreen) Placek, Mark (LeAnn) Placek, John (Lynn) Placek all of Alliance, Jean (Lyle) Pearson of Sioux Falls, SD, Kate (Lyle) Horton of Alliance and Samantha (Mike) Collier of Savannah, MO, along with her grandchildren, Rob, Annalise, Nicole, Zachary, Dylan, Kelsey, Cameron, Drew and Matthew.  She is also survived by her brother, John (Linda) Samuelson of Ft. Collins, CO,  her sister, Jean (Paul) Kemmy of Minnetonka, MN, her sisters-in-law, Kathy Placek of Yankton, SD and Carol Placek of Tucson, AZ and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Robert, her sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Relph Lockridge, and her brothers-in-law, Don, Rich and Jim Placek.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  A Wake Service will be Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the church.  Visitation will be Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home and continue at the wake service

Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Academy Foundation or to Regional West Hospice.

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

John W. Cover, 92 died early Saturday morning, September 30, 2017 at Box Butte General Hospital.

John was born September 20, 1925 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to J. W. Cover Sr. and Kathleen (Handy) Cover. He married Catherine Petersen on
June 26, 1949 at Calvary Episcopal Church in Hyannis, Nebraska.

J. W. Cover Sr. moved his family to Alliance and opened Cover Jones Motor Company in 1936. John went to work at the dealership at a very
young age detailing and servicing cars before joining his father as a partner in the business. He was active in sports and graduated from
Alliance High School. He was chosen to attend Officers Training School at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque before serving in the
Navy from 1943 to 1946. After the war he attended the University of Nebraska, and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, before
returning to Alliance to work in the family businesses.

In 1949, John, along with several other businessmen, was instrumental in establishing a new local radio station, KCOW which continues to serve
the Nebraska Panhandle. In 1966, John along with his beautiful wife, Catherine, became involved with the cattle ranching industry in the
Sandhills near Ashby. He thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of this business throughout the remainder of his life.
John served on the Alliance School board for 20 years. He also served on the Box Butte General Hospital Board of Trustees for 20 years, as well as
the Box Butte Health Foundation Board of Directors. He likewise served as one of the founding Board Members of the Alliance Public Schools
Foundation. He has been a life long, active member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church.

John is survived by his four sons and their families. Mark (Debbie) Cover of Antioch, NE; Greg(Nancy) Cover of Spokane, WA; Tim (Kathy) Cover
of Ashby, NE; and Michael (Joni) of Lincoln,NE. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Meggan (Steve) Gangwish, Molly Cover, Nathan
Cover, Whitney Cover, Chris (Crystal) Cover, Matt Cover, Jeff (Carolyn) Cover, Jacob Cover, Caleb Cover, as well as six great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his wife Catherine Petersen Cover, his parents and younger sister Kay Cover Morrow.

Memorial services will be held Friday, October 6, 2017, at 10:00 am at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Alliance, with Father Coke McClure
officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 pm at the Hyannis Cemetery in Hyannis, NE.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, the Alliance Public Schools Foundation at 1604 Sweetwater,
Alliance, NE 69301, or donors choice.

Graveside services for Arline Miller, 89 of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at 10:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska.
Mrs. Miller passed away on September 28, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Arline was born on September 24, 1928 in Chadron, Nebraska.

Survivors include her son, Bob Miller.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd M. West, 85, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 at Good Samaritan Health Care Center.

He was born December 20, 1931 in rural Box Butte County, NE to Raymond F. and Winnie O. (Nason) West.

Floyd was a Corporal in the U.S. Army and served as radio operator with the B56 Gun Battalion Anti-Aircraft Artillery from February 11, 1952 to February 12, 1954.

On October 21, 1955 he was united in marriage to Mary L. Wessel in Alliance.  Floyd farmed for many years, and also did custom haying and hauling.  In addition, he worked for Electric Hose and Rubber from 1972 to 1977.  In 1991 he began working as a painter for the Alliance Public Schools until his retirement in 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Mary, daughters, Linda (David) Hayes of Goldsboro, NC, Brenda (Marty) Patrick of Alliance and Rhonda (Neal) Swisher of Torrington, WY, son-in-law Grant Manewal, Holland, MI, and his grandchildren, Allen Hayes, Curtis Hayes, Wesley Hayes, Jerrold West, Justen West, James Patrick, Katie Patrick, Zachary West, Johanna Swisher and Joshua Swisher, along with 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Richard West and his daughter, Saundra Manewal and his siblings, Rodney West, Richard West, June Bullock and Clifford West.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.  Burial with military honors will be in the Alliance Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the Veterans State Cemetery at Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 902, Alliance, NE 69301.

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

Raymond Eugene Crawford, 97, who was born December 2, 1919, at the family ranch homesteaded 20 miles west of Alliance, died Friday, Oct. 6, 2017 at Box Butte General Hospital. A celebration of his life will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2090 Emerson, with Pastors Tim Stadem and Kent Steinke officiating.  Stories, memories and community fellowship at St. John’s will follow burial at Alliance Cemetery.

Visitation is Monday from 1-7 p.m. at Bates-Gould Funeral Home with the family present from 5-7 p.m.

Ray was the fourth of six children to be born to Fred and Bonnie Belle (Lorance) Crawford.  He is survived by his youngest sibling, June Crawford Powell of Amarillo, Texas.

Ray attended rural school and graduated from Alliance High School in 1936. He was on the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture meats and livestock judging teams, member of University 4-H Club, Block and Bridle, Alpha Gamma Rho, and ROTC, and graduated in 1942. He entered the Army Air Corps in June, 1942, and was a B-24 pilot in the Pacific Theater from New Guinea, Philippines, Okinawa and Japan.  After service release in October, 1945, he maintained reserve commission, retiring with rank of a Lt. Colonel on Dec. 2, 1979.

Ray married Dorothy June Frost on June 3, 1956, at Overton Methodist Church. They raised three children, Wanda Crawford of Bellevue, Kentucky; Warren and Wayne (Mary) of rural Alliance.

He followed in the footsteps of his patents, Fred and Bonnie, as a vital part of the First Christian Church in Alliance where Ray was confirmed and baptized as a teen, then served as an elder for many decades. He was chairman of the congregation’s Administrative Board while serving on the Building Committee of the new sanctuary, which was dedicated on May 5, 1957. He also sang in the church choir for four decades, and with Dorothy served communion on Sundays to many shut-ins and elderly.

Ray was quite active in local, regional and state affiliations of Gideon’s International and Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church, Farmers Union Board, Nebraska Stock Growers and Nebraska Cattlemen, the American Angus Association, Production Credit Association Board, Alliance Consumers Cooperative (Westco) Board, Box Butte County Extension Board, Farmers Home Administration Supervisory Committee, 4-H Club leader, 40 years superintendent of the 4-H livestock sale, member of the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement, and 40-year member of the Rural Fire Protection Board. He received numerous awards including the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Legacy Award in 2005, and the Alliance Chamber of Commerce Young Leader Award in 1971 and Ag Committee’s Farmer-Rancher Family of the Year in 2008.

In January, 1963, he joined 35 Nebraska farmers and ranchers on a 22-day, People-to-People tour of South America.  Early in his agricultural career, he adopted new techniques in cattle breeding with AI, conservation methods and installing irrigation wells.

Ray’s life of Christian service was dedicated to his Lord and Savior, his family, the Crawford ranch, and his community.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gene Edward Crawford who was killed in action on Okinawa on May 25, 1945 at the age of 19; his parents; sisters and spouses, Helen (Carl) Lewis, and Edith (Melvin C.) Bartels; brother and spouses, Lelan (Evelyn & Kathern) Crawford; and brothers-in-law, Bill Powell and Don (Verna) Frost.

Survivors also include eight nieces, five nephews and their families.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 112, Alliance, NE, 69301, in care of Greg Powell and Rick Lusk.

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

Funeral services for Loretta Diane Belknap, 69 of Hemingford, NE will be held Saturday,
October 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Open Door Church in Hemingford with
Pastor Steve Ratzlaff officiating.

Loretta Diane (Armstrong) Belknap was called home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ October 8, 2017,  while at home and surrounded by her family and loved ones,
following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She fought cancer like a hellcat and
never let it get the best of her positive attitude.

Loretta was born March 25, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa.  Her parents, Mervin and Ethel
(McNicols) Armstrong raised family, which included a younger sister and brother,
on a small far outside Earlham, Iowa.

At the tender age of 17, while working at the local Dairy Queen, a friend told her
about a bunch of “good lookin’ construction guys” Loretta just had to meet.
Loretta thought this was a terrible idea until she clamped eyes on one Michael Belknap.
Mike thought she was a pretty girl and Loretta announced that she’d just met the
man she was going to marry.  Loretta and Mike dated for the rest of Loretta’s high
school days, following which she attended and graduated from Surgical Technician
Training at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, IA, all while she continued to date Mike.
Loretta then decided to further her career in healthcare by attending Mercy College of
Nursing, and it’s a good thing she and Mike were still dating because Loretta needed help
paying for her Chemistry class so she could graduate with her Diploma in Nursing.

After graduating from Nurses Training in 1974, Loretta moved to Hot Springs, SD
to be closer to Mike (they were still dating…) and to begin work as a Student RN while
she awaited the results of her Board of Nursing exam.  After officially becoming an RN,
Loretta continued to date Mike while she worked at the VA Hospital in Hot Springs.
Finally, after Christmas of 1974 came and went without a proposal from the man she’d
now been dating for a decade, she informed Mike that he could either marry her or
she was moving to California.  The couple were joined together in Holy Matrimony
at the United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, SD January 31, 1975.

After the wedding, Mike and Loretta relocated to a ranch south of Chadron, NE
and Loretta took a job at the Chadron Community Hospital.  In 1978, they welcomed
their first child, Lynette Renee, and Lisa Diane soon followed in 1981.  Mike and Loretta
purchased their own piece of Valhalla in 1986 where they raised their girls and
celebrated the arrival of their four grandchildren over the next 30 years.

Loretta always believed being a nurse was her true calling in life.  Over the course of her
vast nursing career, Loretta worked in nearly every facet of healthcare from administration
to home health, as well as going on several medical missions to Jamaica, Haiti, and the
jungles of Nicaragua.  Loretta greatly valued education as a crucial part of nursing
and went back to school to earn her Bachelors of Science in Nursing Degree from the
University of Nebraska Medical Center .  After earning her BSN, she immediately turned her
sights towards a Master’s of Science Degree, which she earned from Chadron State College in 2016.

Loretta was thrilled to witness the marriage of both her daughters to gentlemen,
of whom she thoroughly approved.  Lisa married Andrew Mullen, May 16, 2015 and Lynette
married Calvin Williams July 4, 2016. Loretta was very pleased with the addition of both
these fellows and frequently told people she couldn’t have picked better partners
for her girls had she tried…and she had tried!

The only thing Loretta loved more than being a nurse was being a grandma.
She welcomed her first and only grandson, Dayde Michael in 2001 and spent the rest of her
life cheering him on in everything he did. In 2014, Lisa brought home her future husband,
Andrew along with the first granddaughter, Natalie Elaine. Natalie and Grandma Retta
spent several months getting to know one another while making chocolate chip
cookies and playing school.  Grace Renee joined the ranks of the grandchildren in July,
2016 when her dad married Lynette, instantly becoming the senior member of the crew.
Madelaine Diane was welcomed to the family that same month and Loretta spent several
months helping Lisa deal with a very beautiful and equally fiery, little girl.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Mervin and Ethel (McNicols) Armstrong,
as well as several aunts and uncles.  She is survived by her husband, Mike Belknap, whom
she loved madly for 52 years, calling him ‘husband’ for the past 42, her daughters, Lynette
(Calvin) Williams, of Billings, MT and Lisa (Andrew) Mullen of Hemingford, NE;
grandchildren, Grace Williams, Dayde Belknap, Natalie Mullen and Madelaine Mullen;
her sister, Linda Algreen of Scottsdale, AZ and brother, Ken (Diann) Armstrong
of Amboy, WA; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews,
as well as many cousins and a whole host of friends and neighbors whom she held
as close as family.

A memorial has been established for Circle of Light Foundations.
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.

Robert Clayton Burgess, 92 of Gordon, NE died October 11, 2017 at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

He was born January 25, 1925 in Hyannis, NE to Harry and Anna (Becker) Burgess.

Bob attended grade school at the Donley place later graduating fro Ashby High School in 1942.
Bob and his brothers and sisters grew up on the hoe ranch south of Ashby.  He ranched for a
number of years with his brothers.  Around the age of 12, his Dad had taught the boys how
to be good cowboys roping and riding horses.  Bob also had success at calf roping and
was proud of the belt buckles he had won.  He loved rodeoing with his brother, Bernard
and good friend, Sid Cotton.

On January 26, 1968 Bob was united in marriage to Huldah Phillips in Rapid City, SD.
They moved to the Anderson place south of Ashby where they lived many years.  Later
they purchased the farm south of Gordon and lived there until Huldah passed away in
2012.  Bob then moved to Highland Park in Alliance until his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anna, his 3 brothers, Ed, Bernard and Billy,
his 4 sisters, Hazel, Polly, Katie and Frances, his nephew, Bill, his son, Eddy, his
son-in-law, Jeff Hinton, his nieces, Barbara and Debbie and grandson, Sid Phillips.

Survivors include his step-children: Gloria Hinton, Sandy Carr and Marvin Phillips;
His grandchildren: Brett Hinton of Burwell; Bartt and Kathy Hinton of Konawa, OK; Bradd
and Christy Hinton of Seminole, OK; Tena and Doug Burch of Ravenna, NE; Kelly and Mike Max
and Robin and Denny Brockman of Burwell, NE; Kim and Justin Eggers, Tami and
Vaughn Toof and Rona and Eric Armstrong of Alliance; Monty and Sheena DeBoer
of Grand Island, NE, Traci Phillips and Justin Phillips of Gordon, NE; Sami Phillips,
Paxton, NE;  his sister-in-law, Ruth Burgess, many great-grandchildren, and numerous
nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel with
Greg Carter officiating.  Burial will be in the Gordon Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. with
Pastor Bob Townsend officiating.

Memorials ay be given to the Tri-State Old Time Cowboys Memorial Museum in Gordon, NE.

Gertrude H. Wiese, 101, died Friday, October 13, 2017 at Highland Park Care Center.

She was born March 24, 1916 at Crookston, Nebraska to Bernard and Bertha (Bals) Wiese.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Marie Wiese.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Alliance Cemetery.  Father Tim Stoner will officiate.

Memorials may be given to the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

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

Tyrone Louden Bozzetto was born August 27, 1995, to Micheal and Corina Bozzetto in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. He was busy from hour one. He was rolling over from his back to his tummy in the hospital. His nurses were highly impressed! He was always on the go and when he stopped he was sleeping. He kept the adults in his life on their toes. Young Tyrone enjoyed camping trips with his family. He loved being outside and hated having to go inside at the end of the day.

Tyrone was christened on January 21, 1996, in the Church of England in Townsville. His parents gave him a spiritual background.

In 1997 he was joined by a sister, Shania, whom he loved very much from the moment he saw her. She was his baby until she got older. He picked on her, showed her how to climb trees and loved to swim and play with her.

Ty loved to go fishing with anyone that would take him. He loved to go check the crab pots with his Uncle Jason. In general, Tyrone was the CUTEST and CHEEKIEST little boy ever.

In April 2001 he immigrated with his parents and sister to Oshkosh, NE, USA. Tyrone quickly won the hearts of all he met. That fall he started kindergarten under the watchful eye of Mrs. Wendland. That November there was a blizzard and so at the age of 6, Tyrone experienced his first snow. He went crazy.. Running barefoot out in it, laying down in it and of course throwing snowballs. However, he was not impressed by how cold it was.

His parent’s divorce caused some changes in his life including several moves. When his mom remarried, the family settled at a ranch just north of Hyannis, NE. At that time Tyrone started the 4th grade. He wasn’t the best student but with the help of wonderful teachers he learned to read and eventually actually enjoy reading. In the 5th grade he became a part of the Teammates program. His mentor was Linda Brown. They enjoyed many hours of fun. He was very sad when during his senior year she passed away. Ty was very relieved to have Lynell Stilwell step up to be there for him. Both of his mentors loved and supported him and he loved them

In 2008 when he was a 6th grader he became a big brother a second time when Kimberly was born. He was the best brother and hero to her. Sometimes he got annoyed with her but mostly he made time to be there for her and he loved to show her off. His sisters were close to him and he adored them with all his heart.

Tyrone enjoyed playing his trumpet in the school band, being a member of FFA and playing on the golf team. When he wasn’t at school or working he was home playing his games. He started out on the Play Station then moved onto Xbox, Xbox 360, and then interactive games. He had a huge passion for gaming and computers. Ty was also an animal whisperer of sorts. There wasn’t an animal that didn’t like him….including snakes.

During the summers he hayed for Monahan’s and worked for Sandhill Oil during the school year. Playing his games whenever he could. The first part of July 2014, Ty was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This changed the course of his life drastically. He was no longer able to go into the Army like he had planned to do. So he started to do gaming videos and spent his free time honing his gaming skills. He graduated from Hyannis High School in May 2015. It was a huge achievement for him and he was truly happy to be done with school. Tyrone continued to work for Sandhill Oil after he graduated making his home in Hyannis. He liked his job and was content with who he was.

Ty peacefully left us on October 18, 2017, at the age of 22, joining in heaven his baby sister Ida Grace, Pop Larry Walters, Great-Grandmother Nona Bozzetto, Great-Grandpa Kenneth Tucker, Grandpa Ron Kleist, special cousins Jesse and Wyatt Baladez, and many additional loving angels.

Those who are blessed to have been a part of his life are his Mother Corina Kleist of Walden, CO; Father Micheal Bozzetto of Brandon, Qld, Australia; Sister Shania Bozzetto and niece Jane of Oshkosh, NE; Sister Kimberly Kleist of Walden, CO; Stepfather Kris Kleist of Chappell, NE; Grams Connie Walters of Oshkosh, NE; Grandparents Jack and Lynn Bozzetto of Home Hill, Qld, Australia; Grandma Linda Kleist of Ovid, CO and many aunts, uncles, cousins and other family members. He also counted his many friends as his family.

Memorials may be sent to the family to help cover funeral expenses in care of Corina Kleis, P.O. Box 192, Walden, CO 80480.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Hyannis with Pastor Andy Safarik officiating.

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

Services for Don Peters, 92 of Hay Springs, NE will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2017
at 10:00am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Hay Springs, NE with Father Joseph
Joseph officiating.  Burial will be at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Hay Springs,
NE.  A vigil will be held Monday, October 23, 2017 at 7:00 pm at St. Columbkille
Catholic Church.

Mr. Peters passed away October 18, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, NE.

He was born July 1, 1925 in Hay Springs, NE.

Survivors include his son, Gary (Marcine) Peters and daughter, Carolyn (Art) Lipps.

A memorial has been established for the Pioneer Manor New Addition.  Donations
may be sent to Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347.

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

Chamberlain-Drabbels Mortuary in Hay Springs is in charge of arrangements.