LeRoy G. Powell, 85, of Alliance, was called home to the Lord on Friday, March 30, 2018.
He was born in Box Butte County on March 13, 1933 and remained a panhandle of
Nebraska resident his entire life.

Following graduation from Hemingford High School in 1950, LeRoy and Arlene were
married in the Hemingford Methodist Church in 1952.  They farmed and ranched in
the Hemingford and Chadron areas until 1993 when they moved to Gering.  He traveled
extensively as a crop insurance adjuster for 26 years, retiring in 2007.  Through the
years he was involved in community activities as a school board member, Dawes
County Planning Commission and other organizations including the Masonic Lodge.
His love of farming, new pickups, old tractors and outdoor activities lasted a lifetime.
But, family and friendships always came first which is why he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Arlene (Jurgens) Powell and sons Gary (Nancy)
Powell of Alliance, Dan (Karen) Powell of Tulsa, OK, David (Melinda) Powell of Gretna,
NE and Greg (Robin) Powell of Alliance.  He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and
7 great grandchildren.  He is also survived by sister, Marie Sorum, his brother, Ralph
Powell and his sister-in-law, Marjorie Powell all of Alliance.  He was preceded in death
by his parents Lawrence and Ellen Powell, his brothers Lloyd Powell and Kenneth
Dean Powell, a brother-in-law and 2 sisters-in-law.

The family requests memorial contributions go to Alliance Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Unit.

His life will be celebrated on Friday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist
Church with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday from 1-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

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

Mary Ida Hooper, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her home in Alliance.

She was born May 23, 1924 to Tom and Nellie Patton on their ranch southeast
of Ellsworth, NE in Garden County.  She attended country school and spent 2
years attending Alliance High School.  Later, she finished her high school
education by taking correspondence courses.

She and Donald Hooper were married on November 3, 1945.  She became the
best help mate he could have asked for.  They were together 72 years.

To this union was born Sharon, Evelyn, Theresa, Dan and Rita.  Mary taught
them all to work hard and be proud of a job well done.

Mary and Donald worked on his parent’s ranch northeast of Ellsworth for many
years.  They later worked on ranches around Valentine, Gordon, Merriman and
Hyannis.  Eventually they bought a home in Alliance where Mary worked for
Woolrich until its closing.  She then worked for Mini-Mart and telemarketing.

Her yard, vegetable garden and flowers were her passion.  She shared flowers
and garden produce with friends, neighbors, and family until the fall of 2017.

Mary left behind to celebrate her life, her husband, her daughters, Sharon (Jerry)
Woods and Theresa (Jack) Woods both of Alliance, and her son, Dan (Tara)
Hooper of Merriman.  She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her sister,
Helen Young of Alliance and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded to Heaven by her parents, her sisters, Leota  and Julia, her
brothers, William, Robert and Charles, her daughters, Rita (Dwyane) Dubs and
grandson, Lewis Henry Dubs, her daughter, Evelyn Rice and sons-in-law,
Charles Coker and Lee Rice.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 4 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould
Chapel with Pastor Glenn Johnson officiating. Mary loved the color lavender
and requests those attending to celebrate her in wearing shades of lavender.
Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.

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

Funeral services for Jason Garwood, 91 of Valentine will be held on Wednesday, April 4 at 11:00am
at the United Methodist Church in Valentine, NE.  Graveside service will follow at 3pm CDT at
the Whitman Cemetery in Whitman, NE.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 3 at 5pm at
Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.  Mr. Garwood passed away March 31, 2018 at his home west of
Valentine.

Survivors include: daughter, Peg Fosdick of North Platte, Donna Garwood, Valentine and Sandy
Kibbe, Gardner, KS; a son, Dale of Valentine; Sisters: Ellen Shackelford, Lakewood, CO and Mary
Ann Lincoln, Mercer, MO.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of service arrangements.

Lee R. Mason passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018 surrounded by his family at the
Goshen Health Care Community in Torrington, Wyoming.

He was born February 12, 1926 in Alliance Nebraska to Harry and Elizabeth Mason.
He spent his entire life in Alliance with the exception of time away during WW II
where he served with his two brothers.  After marrying Pearl Ina Blume he built
four houses while working full time at Cover Jones managing the body shop. He
completed his working s career at the Alliance Post Office.  He was an avid
gardener and photographer in his free time.  After retiring he actively volunteered
at the Carnegie Art Center and served on Library Board of the Alliance Public Library.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years and his three children, Darrell Mason (Elaine)
of Thornton, CO., Marilyn Kuhnel (Louis) of Torrington, Wyo, and Marie Stackenwalt
(Scott) of Austin, Minnesota, 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He passed away peacefully on April 1, 2018 surrounded by his family at the Goshen
Health Care Community in Torrington, Wyoming.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father and both brothers.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Chapel
with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.  Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Carnegie Arts Center in Alliance Nebraska.

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

Jeanne L. Quick, 69, passed away Sunday April 1, 2018 at Box Butte General Hospital.

She was born August 14, 1948 in Chamberlain, South Dakota to Lyle and Leola (Schaefer)
Peterson.  She graduated high school in 1966 at Reliance, SD.  She attended The Methodist
School of Nursing, then moved to Alliance where she graduated from the Alliance School
of Practical Nursing in 1968.

Jeanne was united in marriage to the love of her life, Ivan Quick, on January 19, 1968
in Alliance and to this union they welcomed seven children.  The majority of her 40
plus years in nursing was devoted to Good Samaritan Health Care Center in Alliance.
She treated the residents with the same love and care as she had for her family.
She touched the lives of all those she worked with.  Jeanne was proud of her 60 plus
years as a member of the Johnson-Peterson Post 179 Reliance-Kennebec American
Legion Auxiliary.  She loved to bake, not only for her family, but for her community
as well.  After retirement, her time was well spent in the garden with Buzz (Ivan),
enjoying each other’s company and time with family.

Jeanne is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ivan, her children, Deon (Tara) Quick,
Bryant (Jamie) Quick, Dennis Quick, Dedra (Nathan) Hernandez, Terra (Wade)
Robbins, Carl Quick and daughter-in-law, Amy Quick and her grandchildren Tanner,
Kolton, Dawson, Maycee, Wyatt, Tristan, Karsen, Holdyn, Ashley, Tyler, Makenna,
Daniel, Kyra, Sean, Ethan, Caleb, Damian, Tavin, Trinity, and Kasson and great-
grandchild Kendrick.  She is also survived by her mother, Leola Peterson, her
siblings Cheryl (Pat) Quick, Shirley (Roger) Horton, Carlton (Margot) Peterson,
Karen (Richard) Quick, Becky (Ed) Cole, Peggy (Joe) Aguallo, Royal Peterson,
and Wanda Blacksmith Peacock and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Blaine and her father, Lyle.

Visitation will be Friday, April 6, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bates-Gould
Funeral Home.  Cremation will follow and a memorial service will be Tuesday, April
10 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Jeanie Sedivy officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be sent in care of the family to 6490 Hayes Rd, Alliance, Nebraska,
69301 or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Ross Wayne Dexter, 55 of Hot Springs, SD passed away April 1, 2018 in Aurora, CO.

Ross was born November 23, 1962 in Alliance, NE to Kenneth and Rita (Johnson)
Dexter.

Survivors include his two sons, Brandon (Kelsey) Dexter of Trimble, TN; Michael
Kirstine, Williston, ND; parents, Kenneth and Rita Dexter, Fort Worth, TX; sister,
Kelly (Mark) Plessman, Casper, WY and one grandchild.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 6, 2018 at Chamberlain
McColley’s Funeral Home in Hot Springs, SD.

Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral
Home in Hot Springs.

Robert L. “Bob” Bladt, 76, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Chadron
Community Hospital.

He was born September 8, 1941 in Worthington, Minnesota to Fred and Clara (Radke) Bladt.

Bob served 3 years in the U.S. Army and then 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corp.  Following
his honorable discharges he also served in the U.S. Air Force National Guard.

On August 30, 1969 he was united in marriage to Irene L. Totten in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
They later moved to Alliance in 1979 when Bob began working for R.E.A.  He later retired
from PREMA following 30 years of service.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church,
Eagles, V.F.W., American Legion and Elks.  He was also active in the Make-A-Wish
Foundation,  Eastpoint  Horspice and the Veterans Service Board.

He is survived by his wife, Irene, his daughter, Kerri (Randy) Benda and his granddaughter,
Alyshia Benda.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Doug and his brother, Jack.

Funeral services will be Monday, April 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the Alliance Eagles Club with Pastor
Paul Livingston officiating.  Cremation will follow the service with burial at the Nebraska
Veterans Cemetery at a later date.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1-5 p.m. at the
Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Memorials are requested in lieu of flowers to be sent in care of the family to
512 Hudson Avenue, Alliance, NE  69301 for later designations.

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

Adrian Madero, 24, gained his wings on March 30, 2018.

He first blessed us with his presence in Alliance on November 6, 1993.  He was an
active young man throughout his life who managed to touch so many lives and
maintain those relationships. He had a passion to entertain and fill the room with joy
and laughter. He was a 2008 St. Agnes Academy graduate and actively involved in
basketball and theater. He made strong bonds with many that still held strong to the
end. He made the best of his time there participating in all their silly shenanigans
during Catholic Schools Week where he continued on into his time at Alliance High
School graduating with the class of 2012. One of his most memorable roles would be
the Cowardly Lion in which many spoke of for years to come. He always wanted to
make the family proud and carry on family traditions. Like his sister, he worked at
the local Dairy Queen in high school and after graduation, like his brother, Adrian
enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in January 2013 and after serving 4 years
was honorably discharged in January 2017.  Yet again, he managed to form many
special bonds with many and travel to places many of us could only dream of. During
his tour in Japan he helped make a difference with the tsunami cleanup in the Philippines
and made headlines in 2015 when he and 8 other service members helped extinguish
a civilian campfire in Australia. He has been attending Colorado State University to
further his education.

He is survived by his parents, Arcelia “Chela” Del Real and Rafael Madero of Alliance,
his brother, Oscar of Thornton, CO, his sister, Marissa Madero (Trini Trejo) of Alliance,
his nephews, Conner Madero , Angel, Trini James Jr. and Esai Trejo and his grandmother,
Guadalupe Luna of Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, Mexico. He is also survived by Sprinkles and
his close friends, Stephanie and Madison Daniels, Dan Thomas and Broc Anderson.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church with Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery
at Alliance. A Rosary service will be at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at Holy Rosary Church.

The family wants to establish a memorial to help veterans.  Memorials may be sent in care
of the family to 619 Newberry Street, Alliance, NE  69301.

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

Kelly Adamson, 56 of Grant, passed away December 19, 2017, at the Perkins County
Hospital in Grant.

Kelly was born September 22, 1961, in Alliance, NE to Gary and Karen (Sherlock) Piihl.
She graduated from Alliance High School.

Following high school, Kelly attended nursing school in Alliance. She subsequently
worked as an LPN at the nursing home in town. Kelly met Rick Adamson, and the
two shared their lives together for many years, eventually moving to Sidney. Kelly
and Rick married in 2000 and lived happily in Sidney for several more years, where
she worked at the nursing homes there. Kelly’s health ultimately declined to the point
where she could no longer work around 2010. The family moved to Grant in August
of 2017.

Kelly had a caring and nurturing personality. She was incredibly patient and saw
her work in the nursing homes as a vocation. She made deep connections with the
people she served in the nursing homes over the years and never got used to the
good-bye’s that would invariably come as her friends transitioned from this life
to the next. As a mother, she developed the strongest of bonds with her daughters,
and when her life was blessed with grandchildren, it took on an entirely new meaning.
Kindness and steadfast love underscored the life Kelly lived, and her memory will
always be cherished.

Kelly loved to cook and bake. She was also fond of camping and fishing. Anything
that involved time spent with her family made her smile. She also had a special
place in her heart for her two dogs.

Kelly was preceded in death by her mother, Karen Piihl; daughter, Sherrie; sister,
Kimberly; and three brothers, Kory, Kent, and Kevin.

Survivors include her husband, Rick of Grant; two daughters, Vanessa (John)
Kepler of Grant, Marie Adamson of Grant; 2 grandchildren, Allyssa & Maddison
Kepler; brother, Kurt (Stacey) of South Carolina; along with many other relatives
and friends.

A memorial has been established in her memory for later designation by the family.
Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com.

All family and friends are invited to come to a celebration of Kelly’s memory  to be
held Saturday April 21, 2018 from 1:00PM – 3:00PM at the Alliance City Park Shelter
House.

John E. Lohr was born February 6, 1932 on a ranch near Kirtley, WY.
He passed away on April 11, 2018 at the age of 86 at a care center in Ogalalla, NE.
Per his request, cremation has taken place.  Funeral services will be held on
Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds
auditorium in Lusk, WY.   Pastor Neal Hughes will officiate.  Piers Funeral
Home in Lusk is in charge of arrangements.  Interment at the Lusk cemetery
will follow the service.

John was the son of Harlan and Ruby Hanson Lohr.  John had three brothers
and four sisters, one of which was his twin.  He ranched with his parents until
he entered the United States Marines in 1951 where he served three years
during the Korean War.  John was married to Laural L. (Lolly) Hughes on
July 10, 1958.  Together they had three children, Glennis, Lorna and John Wayne.

John and Lolly spent much of their time together on the ranch, in the hay field
or in the truck.  Where you saw one, you generally saw the other.  John spent
several years with a crew that sheared sheep throughout the area.  Through the
years he enjoyed raising and shearing sheep, haying, ranching and trucking for
himself and others.  Every day was a work day for John as he always had some-
thing that he had to get done.

In his later years, he worked as a mechanic repairing various tractors and other
equipment for long time friends and neighbors.

He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lorna and Del Penlerick of Alliance
, NE, his son and daughter-in-law John W. and Kathy Lohr of Arizona;  11 grand-
children; 13 great grandchildren; one sister; one brother; numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Lolly; daughter Glennis; son-in law Mick Watson;
infant son; infant daughter; two brothers; three sisters and his parents.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Niobrara County Senior Center,
Niobrara County Fairgrounds or the donor’s choice.

Theodore William Bohlen Jr., 80, passed away on April 2, 2018 at Medical Center of the
Rockies in Loveland, Colorado after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ted was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 16, 1937 to Theodore and Violet Bohlen.
He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Strode, on May 11, 1957 and to this beautiful
union they had 8 children.  He was a loving Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather,
Great Grandfather and Friend.

Ted started his Credit Union career in 1963 when he helped organize, became a charter
member and was elected Treasurer of a Credit Union for employees of LaSalle Steel in
Hammond.  He had worked as Assistant Treasurer of the Gary Indiana School Employees
Federal Credit Union. He was the General Manager of the Federal Paper Board Employees
Credit Union in Morris, Illinois and also General Manager of Edison Credit Union in
Chicago, Illinois.  He was employed as President of Texas Federal Credit Union in Dallas,
Texas, and was President/CEO of Western Heritage Credit Union in Alliance, Nebraska
for 19 years, until his retirement in 2007.

Ted was also very active in community affairs throughout his career.  He was a past director
of the Nebraska Credit Union League; Past President of the Old West chapter of Credit
Unions; served on the Park and Tree Board in Alliance as well as serving on the Park
Foundation.  He served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees of Box Butte
General Hospital and was a 27-year member of the Alliance Kiwanis Club, where he served
as President and was a past Governor of the Rocky Mountain District of Kiwanis International.
He and his wife Barbara were also in charge of the Kiwanis Corn Booth and lining up the
parades during Heritage Days and the Christmas Parade in downtown Alliance. They also
organized the Stars of Tomorrow for years, which they were very proud of.  Ted also served
as President of the Parish Council of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, volunteered his time
when needed and was active in various committees of the Parish.  He was an active member
of the Knights of Columbus Council 975 and a member of the 4th Degree Assembly 597.

Ted will be sadly missed by his family and friends who knew and loved him.

Ted is survived by his children, Michael (Annette) Bohlen of Longview, TX, Mary Ann
(Thomas) Randall of Bayard, NE, Theodore W. (Pam) Bohlen III of Gillette, WY, Elizabeth
(Bill) Mayes of Decatur, TX, Matthew (Jill) Bohlen of Rhome, TX, David (Kim) Bohlen of
McKinney, TX, Katherine (Michael) McBride of North Lake, TX, Phillip (Megan) Bohlen
of Memphis, NE, his grandchildren, Nichole Bohlen, Jennifer Bohlen, Jamie Holloway,
Kevin Holloway, Christopher Holloway, Brian Damian, Katie Bohlen, Sarah Bohlen, Amy
Bohlen, Ryan Bohlen, Courtney Bohlen, Matthew Brockett, Melanie McBride, Alicia Bohlen,
Caleb Bohlen and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, James Bohlen
of Ft. Myers, FL, his sister, Marsha (John) Kutkoski of Valparaiso, IN, sisters-in-law, Ruth
Robertson of Highland, IN and Mary (Jerry) Skrabala of Schererville, IN, his brother-in-law,
James (Barb) Strode of Hammond, IN, and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Barbara, his parents Theodore and Violet,
sister-in-law Cindy Bohlen and brothers-in-laws Phil Markovich and Ed “Rob” Robertson.

Services will be on Friday, June 8, 2018, with the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and the Mass at
10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, Nebraska with Father Tim Stoner
officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Alliance.  In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be given to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance or the Alliance Kiwanis Club
in Ted’s name.

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

Betty Jean Murphy, 63 of Gering, Nebraska went home to our compassionate
God on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Regional West Medical Center.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at
Christ the King Catholic Church with Father Mike McDonald officiating.
Cremation will follow the service.  Inurnment will be at a later date at
Mitchell Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 1 to 4:30pm at
Gering Memorial Chapel.  A Wake/Rosary will be at 5:30pm at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the church.  Tributes of
sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com.

Betty was born on July 6, 1954 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Gerald and
Margaret Murphy.  She attend school in Harrison, Nebraska.

Betty’s deep faith in a trusting God carried her through all the events of her
life.  She was a faithful parishioner of Christ the King Catholic Church in
Gering, Nebraska.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her sister Mary (Craig) Barthel of Alliance, brothers,
Curtis Murphy and Kelly Murphy both of Gering and Jerry (Lisa) Murphy
of Scottsbluff and many nieces and nephews.

Janelle Kay Daugherty, age 53, passed away April 14, 2018 due to complications from
the use of the generic drug Accutane.

Born and raised in Alliance, NE on June 23, 1964, Janelle moved to Colorado in January
1986.  She’s been a resident of Lakewood, and Pueblo, but mostly of Colorado Springs.
Janelle was a successful court reporter, massage therapist and at the time of her death
in the real estate field.  As a realtor, Janelle received the Platinum Award for Service
and was a Certified Residential Specialist with advanced real estate training and experience.

Janelle loved to travel.  Some of her many places included Belize, England, Mexico and
Thailand in addition to both U.S. coasts and Hawaii.  Mostly, Janelle loved her Westie
companions, Frank and Tess. They loved hiking in the mountains or walking the city
trails together.

Though Janelle was a private person, when she met you she was your friend and would
do anything to help you.  She loved to talk to people about their travels, experiences
and family.

In addition to her dogs, Janelle is survived by parents; Royce Daugherty and Darlene
Daugherty(Alliance), sister Kari (Chris) Adams (Johnstown, CO), brother Doug
Daugherty (Alliance), niece and nephews Kelsey(Lafayette, CO) and Cale Adams
(Fort Collins, CO), Kyle(Alliance), Dustin(Alliance), and Lex Daugherty(Bethune, CO).
Uncles John (Pat) Bauer(Alliance), Bob(Susan) Bauer(Fairbury, NE), Jerry Bauer
(Alliance), Roger (Jill) Bauer(Alliance), numerous cousins and best friend Cheryl
Burgess(CO Springs).  Janelle was predeceased by Westies, Quinn and Nick,
grandparents, Arch and Gladys Daugherty and Adolph and Mary Bauer and two uncles.

Gone from us far too soon.  Thank you for the gift of your life, Janelle.  You will be very
much missed.

In remembrance of Janelle please plant a tree or volunteer at your local Westie organization
or humane society.

At Janelle’s request, cremation will be conducted with no service at Return To Nature
Funeral Home, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Rita K. Bergfield, 82, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018 at University of Colorado
Hospital in Aurora, CO with her children by her side.

She was born on August 1, 1935 in Lincoln, NE to Fred and Dorothy (Wilson) Hanneman.
Her family moved to Hemingford in her early childhood and then later relocated to Sidney, NE.

On June 16, 1954 she was united in marriage to Lyle D. Bergfield in Sidney. Following their
wedding the couple returned to Hemingford and Rita was a rural school teacher.  She took
time from teaching to raise her family and in later years would further her education and
would teach in the Head Start program for a number of years. She was a member of St.
Bridget Catholic Church and was active in extension clubs and the quilting group at St.
John’s Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her children, Deborah (Gary) Wayman of Cleveland, TX, Donna (Lyle)
Schroer of Lawrence, NE, Leon (Julie) Bergfield of Hickman, NE, DeAnn Thompson of
Alliance and Kevin (Julie) Bergfield of Hemingford, her grandchildren, Melissa (Brett)
Johnson, Kimberly (Pat) Gipson, Philip (Laci) Schroer, Steven (Kala) Schroer, Brandon
(Saree) Verbeek, Chantelle Bergfield, Emily (Sherry) Bergfield, Chase Thompson,
Austin Thompson, Marissa (Joe) Lickliter, Michael Bergfield, Kaitlyn Bergfield and
special grandchild, Christopher and her 14 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived
by her brothers, Philip Hanneman of Oceanside, CA and William (Caroline) Hanneman
of Fairland, IN and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, her granddaughter,
Bayleigh Bergfield, her brothers, Robert, John and Richard and her 2 sisters, Shirley and Pat.

Funeral services will be Friday, April 27 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with
Father Tim Stoner officiating.  Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery.  A wake service
will be Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Bridget Church.  Visitation will be in Alliance on Thursday
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.  The family suggests
memorials be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Edythe “Edy” Garner, 91, passed away at her home in Broken Bow, Nebraska
on Sunday, April 29^th. A ‘Celebration of Life’ gathering will be held for family
and friends on Saturday, May 5^th, between 2:00 – 4:00 PM at the Veterans
Memorial Building in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge
of the arrangements.

Edythe was born on January 22, 1927 near Irwin, Nebraska to Henry and
Martha Hathorn. She grew up on their family ranch along with 3 sisters and
3 brothers. She married Nyal Garner in 1943 and to this marriage 6 children
were born: Shirley, Jim, Sherry, Lynda, Monte and Debbie. She took great pride
in the fact that she had 15 grandchildren, 43 great grandchildren and 9 great-
great grandchildren.

Edythe spent a big part of her life as a cook at Lakeside, Nebraska on the ranch
where she and Nyal raised their family. In 1972 she moved to Alliance where
she worked as a clerk at Haywards Open Range Western Store and H&R Block.
In 2012 she moved to Broken Bow.

Edythe is survived by her daughters, Shirley Herman of Belfry, MT and Deb Boyd
of Callaway, NE, her sister, Hazel Musfelt of Gordon, NE, daughter-in-law Marina
Garner, son-in-law John Olicer, and her many wonderful grandchildren.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband, her sons Jim and Monte,
two daughters, Sherry Oliver and Lynda Steffen, two grandsons, Brad Herman
and Dever Herman and a special friend, Don Herian.

Rose Marie Lorene Dobry, 89, of Alliance, passed away March 9, 2018, at Highland
Park Care Center.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 17th, 2018, at Calvary
Assembly of God Church with Pastor James Settle officiating.  Burial will be in the
Alliance Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Assembly of God Church, or to a charity of
the donor’s choice.

Rose Marie was born January 2nd, 1929, in Gering, NE, the daughter of Paul
Joseph Loch, Jr. and Chloe Anna (Beaty) Loch.  Her father was a blacksmith
and construction worker, so the family moved around Nebraska and eastern Iowa.
Because of this Rose lived and attended school in numerous places during her lifetime.

Rose was united in marriage to John Wertz in 1945, in Lincoln, NE.  To this union
was born one daughter.  This marriage later ended in divorce.  Rosemarie was united
in marriage to James Dobry on September 10th, 1949, in Centerville, Iowa.  To this
union were born four children.  The majority of Rose’s life was spent working hard
in service to others.  She worked in housekeeping at several Alliance motels, was a
custodian at both Alliance Middle School and High School, housekeeping at St.
Joseph Hospital and Gerontology Center, as a CNA for Home Health, and finally,
as a senior citizen, worked for other seniors through Handyman Services.  Rosemarie
was devoted to her children and grandchildren and was always there to help them
whenever they needed her.  She committed her life to the Lord at an early age and
loved and served Jesus with all her heart.  She was a member of Calvary Assembly
of God Church here in Alliance, for many years.

Surviving are her children,  Diana Dobry of Alliance, NE; Kristina (Larry) Zindel of
Moweaqua, IL; Bruce (Pat) Dobry of Alliance, NE; Frances (Roger) Young of Gordon,
NE; and, Marcella (Gary) Kreiling of Minatare, NE, her grandchildren,  Justin
(Jenny) Zindel of Altoona, Iowa; Mindy (Mark) Masse of Beavercreek, Ohio; Sabrina
Gonzalez of Gordon, NE; Katy Dobry and fiancé Vinay of Charlotte, NC; Walker (Ashley)
Dobry of Morrill, NE; Melissa (Chris) Lally of Scottsbluff, NE; Heather (Aaron) Rutz
of Torrington, WY and her great-grandchildren,  Ryleigh Zindel, Mason Masse, Elliana
and Brailey Dobry, and Annora  Rutz.  She is also survived by her brother, Harold
(Mary Jo) Loch of Harrison, AR, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, James Dobry, her granddaughter,
Nikki Gonzalez, brother, Harlan Loch, and sister-in-law, JoAnn Loch.

The family would like to thank the staffs of the Good Samaritan Nursing Home and
Highland Park Care Center for the excellent care that our Mother received as a resident.

Bates-Gould Funeral Home, Alliance, has been entrusted with the care and service
arrangements.  Condolences for the family may be left at www.batesgould.com.

Donna Kay (Wyland) Meng went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 5th 2018
at the Gordon Country Side Care. Donna was born on October 18, 1943, the 7th child
of ten born to Alfred and Bertha (Hiner) Wyland.

She attended Hemingford Public Schools. She was a Box Butte Co. Fair Queen attendant.
She met her husband William Albert Meng at the ZCBJ dance hall west of Hemingford.
They wed at Gering, Nebraska on August 24, 1961. They moved to Gordon Nebraska, in
1966. To this union 3 boys were born. William John Meng (Susana), of Gibbon, NE;
George Meng (Lorri), of Gordon, NE and Thomas Meng (Dolly) of Shelton, NE.

Donna worked for many years for Gordon Public Schools. She always had a love for
children and was a favorite with all of her nieces & nephews as well as the kids in the
community. Donna was baptized in Christ and was a member of the Presbyterian
Church of Gordon. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Association,
the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Women’s Bowling League.

Donna is survived by her husband William Meng of 56 years, her sons,
daughters-in-law, 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 great -great grandchild.
Donna is also survived by sisters; Norma (Jerome) Kosmicki of Grand Island, NE,
Deborah (Jerry) Mundt of Berea, NE; her brother-in-law George Wickham of
Hemingford, NE; sisters-in-law Candy Wyland of Cedar Point, NC, Mary Reed of
Dale Valley, TX and Gerry Pettipiece (Wes) of Chadron, NE.

She was preceded by her parents Alfred and Bertha (Hiner) Wyland, her brothers
Alfred LeRoy, John, Kenneth, her twin brother Donald, Robert, and Thomas, her
sister Carol; and sisters-in-law Judy Wyland and Colleen Wyland and Sally Cullers.

She was loved and will be missed by her several generations of nieces & nephews as
well. We would like to extend a special thanks to Hospice, Country Side Care, and Pastor
Patricia Stetson-Warning.

Memorial services will be held Friday May 11, 2018, 10:00 AM at the First Presbyterian
Church in Gordon, NE, with inurnment at 2:00 PM at the Hemingford Cemetery,
Hemingford, NE.

A memorial has been established for the Gordon Volunteer Fire Department or
Gordon Volunteer Rescue Unit and donations may be sent in care of Chamberlain-Pier
Funeral Home, PO Box 366, Gordon, NE 69343.

Nellie (Saub Ashmore) Huckfeldt, passed away peacefully at the Chadron
Community Hospital on May 5, 2018 at the age of 97.

Nellie was born October 16, 1920 in Syria. Nellie came to the United States
in 1926 at the age of 6 years. Her parents, Joe and Scundra Saub, brought
their six children from Syria and settled in Gordon, Nebraska. Joe Saub
began a career in retail sales, first traveling the region in a one-horse cart
and then later in a store on the main street of Gordon. Nellie spent her
childhood in Gordon. Nellie graduated from Gordon High School in 1939.
It was during her school years while working in her father’s store when
Nellie learned to art of retail sales. It is a career that she would do her
entire working life.

After high school, Nellie attended Beauty College in Omaha. Nellie
graduated in 1941 and returned to Gordon where she worked in a
Gordon beauty shop. After a short while she returned to work in her
father’s store.

During this time, Nellie would attend dances in Gordon, Rushville,
and Hay Springs. At one of these dances, Nellie met a young man from
Hay Springs. On November 13, 1945 Nellie married Arlie Ashmore.
They moved to his family’s farm southwest of Hay Springs for the next
20 years. During this time they had three children, Duane, Connie, and
Dave.

In 1966, Nellie moved two miles south of Hay Springs. Nellie began
working for Virgil and Audrey Drabbels in their Coast-to-Coast Hardware
Store. She worked for Virgil, Audrey, and Gary Drabbels for 38 years,
continuing her lifetime career in retail sales.

On April 12, 1999 Nellie married Don Huckfeldt. Together they enjoyed
travel, playing cards, trips to Don’s farm, a frequent trip to Prairie Winds
Casino, and Don’s American Legion activities.

Nellie is survived buy her three children, Arlie Duane (Barbie) Ashmore of
Hay Springs, NE, Connie N. (Ronald) Peters of Roca, NE, and David J.
(Sharon) of Phoenix, AZ. Nellie cherished her six grandchildren: Adam
(Tina) Ashmore, Kylee Ashmore, Jason (Jamie) Peters, Ryan Peters, Shelley
Ashmore, and Alyssa Ashmore and her nine great grandchildren.

Nellie enjoyed people. She learned to interact with people at a very young
age at her father’s Main Street store. Nellie always loved to cook and always
enjoyed baking. She was noted for her cinnamon rolls.

Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Services will
be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at the Zion Lutheran Church
in Hay Springs. Interment will be in the Hay Springs Cemetery. Memorials
have been established in Nellie’s honor for the benefit of the Hay Springs Fire
and Rescue Department, the Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, or the Zion
Lutheran Church.

Darrel Duane Knote was born to Wayne and Christine Knote on June
10, 1943 in Bismark, ND. Darrel obeyed the gospel at the age of 9 while
attending Mona Bible School at Mona, MT, becoming a member of the
Church of Christ, and was very proud to be a teacher and preacher of
the gospel his life forward. Darrel was raised in Bismark until his folks
moved to Sidney, MT when he was 12 years old. He participated in the
Boy Scouts of America and received the Eagle Scout Award with
Bronze Palm. He also was active in Key Club and served as president
his senior year of high school. To earn money for college Darrel had his
own food booth at the Richland County Fair located in Sidney. He
served hamburgers, pieces of pie his mom had made, and submarine
sandwiches. He had gotten the idea for the submarine sandwiches from
attending the Boy Scouts of America Jamboree held in Valley Forge,
PA in 1957. Darrel graduated from Sidney High School in May 1961.

Darrel attended college at Magic Valley Christian College in Albion
Idaho in September, 1961. Darrel transferred to York College in York,
NE where he received an Associate of Arts Degree in 1963. He also
received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Abilene Christian College
in Abilene, TX in 1968. While in Abilene, Darrel met his first wife
Linda Mae (Nicks) Knote. They were married December 18, 1964 in
Sherman, Texas. Darrel and Linda worked with a number of churches in
Texas and Wyoming before moving to Alliance, NE in 1974. Darrel
preached at the Church of Christ in Alliance for many years. While in
Alliance, Darrel & Linda began their entrepreneurship together, purchasing
a sewing machine sales and repair business, and also a skating rink in
Chadron, NE. Darrel and Linda moved to Chadron, NE in 1994, where
he held the position of Executive Director of Northwest Nebraska
Community Action Council for a number of years. Linda passed away on
September 30, 2014. Darrel remarried on June 5, 2016 to Marilyn (Peabody)
Knote.

Darrel is survived by his wife Marilyn and many step relatives; two sons,
Thomas of Des Moines, IA, and Wayne and wife Amanda, of Hemingford,
NE; two granddaughters, Emily and Sara Knote, of Hemingford, NE; four
sisters Lois Knote Ratliff, Linda Knote Keller, Marietta Knote Keller, and
Nancy Knote MacDonald; and many relatives, and friends.

Darrel passed away on April 29, at his home in Chadron, NE. Cremation has
already taken place. A celebration of life and fellowship will be held at the
Country Kitchen’s large conference room in Chadron, NE at 11:00 a.m. on
Saturday, May 12th, with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 p.m.

Memorials may be made to In Search of the Lord’s Way.

Carey “Stretch” Hermansen, 66, of Chadron, passed into his new life on Sunday,
March 25, 2018. Stretch’s life will be celebrated June 2 before he takes his last
ride. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. The family
asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Chadron Community
Hospital Hospice, 825 Centennial Drive, Chadron, NE 69337.

Stretch was devoted to his daughter, Amanda, and loved motorcycles, cars,
road trips, and living life to the fullest.

Stretch didn’t talk about what he did, he just did it, whether lending a hand
or a listening ear. He worked for several years in construction, and impacted
many lives teaching construction to young men and women through
Chadron Youth Build.

Stretch leaves his daughter, Amanda Dray and her husband Adam; his mother,
Portia Hermansen; siblings, Lorraine (Harding), Monte, Ivan, Roy, Victor and
Valerie Hermansen; nieces and nephews; his AA family; his Road MC brothers;
in-laws; out-laws; and countless relatives and friends across the country.

Stretch’s father, Don; and sister, Denise, preceded him in death.