Douglas L. “D.J.” Pratt, Jr., 41, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home.

D.J. was born August 19, 1977 in Denver, Colorado to Douglas L. and Sandra (Stressler) Pratt.
D.J. attended Grandview Elementary, District 39 and Hemingford High School where he
graduated in 1995.

Following graduation he began working at Perrin Manufacturing, Swepco Rail Service,
Knorr Airbrakes as a field tech representative, Alstom as a supervisor and finally at Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railway as Locomotive Engineer.

D.J. had numerous friends he considered family.  He was an avid sports fan.  He loved softball,
golf, bowling and was a huge Husker fan.  He was also a huge fan of “The Duke”, John Wayne.
He was a member the Eagles Club and the BLET Union.

D.J. is survived by his parents, Doug (Glenda) Pratt, Sr. of Berea and Sandi Pratt (Mike McCauley)
of Alliance; the love of his life, Amber Jacobs and her children, Haley, Brittany and her son, D.J.’s
“lil bud” Grayson, Maria and Alec; his sister, Katie (Bryan) Hendron and their children, Xavier,
Xander and Xalynn Robb of Alliance; and his step-brothers, Jed (Heidi) Bergan and their sons of
Sutton, Kevin (Connie) McFarland and their sons of Alliance, and Nicholas (Sarah) McFarland and
their daughters of Friona, TX.  He is also survived by his grandfather, Tom Estrada of Alliance;
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and his beloved dog, Sunshine.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James Pratt, Marie Pratt Estrada, Grace Pratt, Robert
and Louise Stressler and his step-brother, Phillip McFarland.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Eagles Club.  Mr. Greg
Carter will officiate.  The family requests Husker attire or Softball Jerseys be worn.  Burial will be in
the Alliance Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from
1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Memorials in D.J.’s name may be sent in care of Consumers Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 217
Toluca, Alliance, NE, 69301 or to Pawsitive Endings.

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

Janice passed away on December 30, 2018 peacefully with her family by her
side at the Assisted Living at the Hemingford Community Care Center.

She was born May 20, 1939 to Eugene and Violet Bussen.

Janice worked for the Hemingford Ledger prior to having kids and helping on
the family farm. She enjoyed her family more than anything.  She married Darrel
Annen on September 19, 1959.  To this union were born John and Lori.  She was so
very active in their lives, helping with webelos and blue birds.  She also enjoyed her
Extension Club and all the women that were involved.  She had many good
memories of events and crafts which they did.  She loved to sew clothes for family
and friends and enjoyed embroidering whatever came her way.    In later years, she
enjoyed the “Bunco” girls.  Many memories were made during game nights.  Her
grandchildren were the light of her life.  She truly loved teaching them how to shoot
blackbirds and rabbits; drive the “stick” pickup, cook, crafts and most of all play.

Janice leaves behind her husband, Darrel.  Son, John (Carolyn) Annen of Hemingford
and daughter, Lori Dannar of Hemingford.   She has 6 grandchildren, Melissa Annen
of Alliance, JP VanCamp of Hemingford;  Mandy and Kyle Brice of Chadron and Ryan
and Katie Dannar of Hemingford.  She has 8 great grandchildren, Kinzee, Madison and
Payton Swanson of Crawford, Randie and Aiden Brice of Chadron and Branson, Declan
and Quinn Dannar of Hemingford.  Debbie (Kelly) Lammers a sister-in-law from Seward;
and many nephews and nieces and friends also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother;  an infant child; brother, John Bussen;
step-father, Kelney Boe; son-in-law Randy Dannar; nephew, Steven Bussen

Memorial Services will be at the Hemingford United Methodist Church on Saturday,
January 5, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Esther Achi officiating. Burial will with be at a
later date in the Hemingford Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests all
donation be sent to them at P.O. Box 523; Hemingford, NE  69348-0523.  Donations will
be split between several organizations that were dear to Janice and the family, but they
would like to send a personal thank you to each.  The family is truly grateful to the staff at
the Hemingford Community Care Center, staff of Regional West Hospice and to the
community for the heartwarming support and love as Hemingford is known for!!!

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

Victor Krause, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, age 82,
of Alliance entered into rest on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Highland Park
Care Center.

Vic was born to Emil and Esther (Gasal) Krause December 24, 1936 in St. Joseph
Hospital in Alliance, Nebraska.  He graduated from Alliance High School in 1954
and then attended Colorado State University and graduated with a degree in Anima
Science in 1958.  Vic married the love of his life, Emily Jane Johnson on October 11,
1959.  Vic and Jane spent their life together on the Krause ranch Northeast of Alliance.
Vic had a passion for life and operated at top speed in everything he did.  Vic
understood that including a little fun into his daily work, lightened the load for everyone
around him.  This sense of adventure and a little mischief made life worth living for him,
his family and his long list of friends.  Everyone who new him gravitated toward his
loving, compassionate personality.  Vic could outwork anyone and hunt a few birds or
coyotes in between post holes.  Vic had a passion for hunting, fishing and all things of
nature.  He shared this passion with his family, friends and even coworkers, creating so
many fond memories.  Vic was also active in his community, sharing his quiet, common
sense on the Box Butte County Fair Board and several 4-H committees for a number of
years.  He lived his passion for nature, serving 15 years on the Upper Niobrara-White
Natural Resources District.  He also served on the Board of Directors of the Production
Credit association for several of years.  Vic was also active in a number of organizations
in the cattle industry, including serving as District 11 chairman during the evolution of
the Nebraska Cattlemen’s Association, and being named to the brand committee by the
governor of Nebraska.  Vic was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where
he served as an elder and trustee.

Vic is survived by his wife, Jane Krause, his son, Michael Krause, daughter in law Susan
(Storm) Krause, daughter Lisa (Krause) Langemeier, and son in law John Langemeier,
four grandchildren, Megan (Krause) Moore, Ben Langemeier, Chad Langemeier and
Monica Krause, M.D., and two great grandchildren, Blake Langemeier and Oliver Moore.
He is also survived by his sister in law, Janice Carlson and her husband Merlyn Carlson,
and sister in law Carolyn Krause.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Krause and Esther (Gasal) Krause and his
brother, Howard Krause.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the United Methodist
Church in Alliance with Pastor Gideon Achi officiating.  Burial will be in the Alliance Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 1st, from 2-5 p.m. at the funeral home with his family
being present from 2-4 p.m.

Memorials may be given to the Box Butte County 4-H Council or the United Methodist Church.

Funeral services for Jim Lees, 82, of Whitney, Nebraska, will be Friday, January 4,
2019 at 1:00 PM at the Whitney United Methodist Church with Pastor Tim McCrary
officiating.  Burial will be at the Bethel Cemetery.

Jim was born to Katherine Eliza (Billman) and Frank James Lees of Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio in 1936. He started early as an avid outdoorsman spending much of his young
life learning in nature. He attained his Life Guard certificate in swimming and earned
the rank of Eagle Scout by the time he graduated from high school.

He left his Ohio home to attend forestry school at Colorado State University in Fort
Collins, Colorado where he trained for a career in the outdoors and honed his knowledge
and interest in natural resources. CSU Climbing Club was where he met Judy Hollard,
who shared his excitement of the natural world. Soon Jim and Judy were married.

After earning his degree in Forestry, Jim began his career with the U.S. Forest Service
which took the new family to national forests in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Along the way they raised two children ever sharing the love of nature. Jim added to
his skills by serving as Ski Patrol and learning to ride and pack horses in the wilderness
areas where he worked.

Upon early retirement, Jim purchased the Ox Yoke Ranch on East Ash Creek south of
Whitney where he began raising cattle and horses. After Judy’s death, he married Dixie
Hageman. Dixie shared his love of horses and the rural life. They continued ranching
and became involved in many organizations and activities including Nebraska High
Country, NRD board, PRIDE, and Ride the Ridge. They also served as foster parents to
many young people.

Jim’s passion for history led him to research, write, and orally interpret many regional,
historic people, places, and events. Jim also began memorizing and reciting cowboy poetry.
One of his favorite poems was The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert W. Service. He
touched many people’s lives with his civic involvement and oral presentations of history
and poetry.

Jim is survived by his wife, Dixie; children Jenny (Dave) Nixon of Crawford, and Jay
(Gretchen) of Chadron; step-children Thad (Gloria) DeHaven of Woodbridge, VA,
and Renee (Justin) Willard of Windsor, CO; grandchildren Rachel and Nathaniel
Nixon; and sister Pat Buzulence of Twinsburg, OH.

Memorials have been established for the Whitney United Methodist Church and the
Crawford 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 is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Larry Dillon of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held on Saturday,
January 5, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska with Dr. Russ
Seger officiating.  Burial will be held at a later date in Blunt, South Dakota.

Mr. Dillon passed away on December 31, 2018 at Chadron Community Hospital.

Larry was born on January 7, 1949 in Pocahontas, Virginia.  He was 69.

A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Ambulance Fund.
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 Gene Fast, 89 of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Friday,
January 4, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska with
Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Mr. Fast passed away on December 31, 2018 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron.
Eugene L. “Gene” Fast was born on October 23, 1929 in Staplehurst, Nebraska to
Calvin Fast and Emma Shonka.  He was a Sargent in the United States Marine Corp.

Gene is survived by his adopted family, Diana (Steve) Arner, Nikki (John) Daringer
and family, and Chadd Arner (Bobbie Gill) and family. He is also survived by his
nieces, nephews, and children.

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 is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial services for Larry Dillon will be held Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00
PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska will Dr. Russ Seger officiating.
Inurnment will be determined at a later date.  Honorary pall bearers are Penny
LaRoche, Pete Maldanado, Ed Copola, and Don Medich.

Larry Dillon, 69, of Hay Springs, NE, died Monday, December 31, 2018.  He was
born January 7, 1949, in Pocahontas, VA, to Dewey & Ruby (Hess) Dillon.  As a
child, he lived in Circleville, Ohio.  In 1958, he moved to Ogallala, NE, where Larry
graduated from high school in 1966.  He later studied criminal justice at Chadron
State College before being employed by the Nebraska State Patrol Narcotics Division.

In 1966, he married Pat Arnold and to this union two children were born, Thim and
Debbie.  In 1992, he married Pam (Hillmer) Murphy and later adopted her four children.
Through Pam’s work, they lived in multiple places, including Pierre, SD; Ogden, IA;
Aberdeen, SD; Crescent City, CA; Klamath Falls, OR; Fairbanks, AK; and Kailua-Kona,
HI, before finally settling in Hay Springs in 2014.

Larry enjoyed volunteering in pawn shops and studying antiques and history.  When
physically able, Larry also enjoyed volunteering with Northern Coast Marine Mammal
Center in Crescent City.  His most recent four-legged companion was “Little Man”, his
English bulldog that rarely left his side for the past seven years.

Survivors include his wife Pam, Hay Springs; two daughters: Kandi Merrill, Sioux Falls,
SD; Amee (Travis) Diers, Hay Springs; three sons: Thim Dillon, Broken Bow, NE; Greg
Murphy, Harrold, SD; Jay Dillon, Harrold, SD; and four grandchildren: Alexander Merrill;
and November, Conner, and Addison Diers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Aunt
Mary Smith, and infant daughter Debbie.

A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Ambulance Fund.  Donations may
be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE  69337.

“Doreen’s work here on earth is done. She received a call from her Lord and Savior
on Monday, December 31, 2018.” Doreen was born to the late Albert E. and Dora L.
Bunge on February 11, 1932 at the ranch east of Harrison.

As a long-time resident of Sioux County, Doreen lived her whole life there in the
beauty of the Pine Ridge area. She attended school in Sioux County and after
graduating, taught country school at Bodarc for a few years until she married Charles
Lou Smith on September 29, 1950. To this union two boys were born: Alan Dean and
Jay Dee.  They lived and worked on the Virgil Kennedy ranch northwest of Harrison
until the place was sold in 1972. Chuck passed away in 1986. Doreen married Raymond
Semroska on September 17, 1988, where they made their home north of Harrison for
the next 25 years until they moved to Harrison.

Doreen’s passion and delight include the area in which she lived. She grew up spending
her time with her brother (Dean) riding horses through the canyons on the home place.
Doreen had a love for knowledge and reading (even the fine print) and doing crossword
puzzles. You could always see a quick daily journal of what was happening on the ranch.
Many times an argument was settled by her journal (When did we turn out the bulls was
often won by her journal notes). She loved to host Christmas Eve at her home with her
family and hated when she no longer had the strength to entertain everyone. No one ever
left hungry at any family gatherings if Doreen did the cooking. She enjoyed gardening,
canning, and loved to look and smell the flowers. Many summers were spent on her hands
and knees pulling weeds by hand. She often said she would just as soon be pulling weeds
than cleaning house.

She was an active member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid in Harrison.
She loved teaching Sunday School classes and working with children. Her love for Sioux
County and ranching showed when she wanted Harrison to adopt “The Beef Friendly
County” slogan for Nebraska. She did the legwork and paperwork needed for this. Even
though this did not work out for her, the passion she had for both were ingrained within her.

She leaves her husband Raymond of 30 years; step~daughters Charmaine (Craig) Uhrig and
Dana Semroska; step~sons; Todd (Sharon) Semroska; Curt Semroska, Dal Semroska, and
Calvin Semroska.; Sons: Alan (Letticia) Smith & Jay Dee (Kathy) Smith; 5 Grandchildren;
12 Step-Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren and 25 Step Great-Grandchildren.

Doreen was preceded in death by parents; her first husband Chuck; Brother Dean Bunge;
Sister-in-law Hazel Bunge; Step-Son Clay; Step Granddaughter Steffe Evans and Great
Granddaughter AnDee Smith.

Funeral Services for Doreen will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Redeemer
Lutheran Church in Harrison. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to the
Harrison Rescue Unit and Redeemer Lutheran Church.  Cookies and Coffee to follow at
VFW Club in Harrison.

Memorial services for Maxine Bump of Chadron will be held at a later date.  Maxine passed
away on January 2, 2019 at the Chadron Community Hospital.

Maxine was born on June 9, 1929 in Chadron, Nebraska.  She was 89.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron 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 is in charge of arrangements.

Jon “Jack” Gentleman passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born on
January 2, 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to John “Jack” and Patricia Gentleman,
the oldest of 6 boys. He grew up in North Platte, Nebraska where he enjoyed
many sports, including football, track and wrestling in middle school and high
school. He had a few jobs, but the Sirloin Stockade in high school may have been
his favorite. He had many stories about it. He also worked in carpentry jobs and
at the Gerald Gentleman Power Plant. He later worked at Burlington Northern
for 21 years and Siemens for 18 years until his health forced him to retire last year.
He enjoyed scuba diving, riding motorcycles, playing with his grandkids and
building anything. He created many amazing decks, sheds and wrap-around
porches, including his grandchildren’s favorite, the big backyard playhouse. He
was loved by children and adults alike for his playful nature, fun ideas and
amazing stories.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Alberta; their three children, Tara (Rich)
Stanec, Jenny Gentleman, and Matt Gentleman and nine grandchildren, Tabetha,
Austen Jon “AJ” and Keera Stanec, Mercedes Maxey, Casey and MaKenzie
McCarty, and Landon, Brody and Ember Gentleman. He also is survived by
his mother, Pat, and his brothers; Mike (Michelle), Greg (Paula), Tim (Krisanne),
Mark (Linda), and Shawn (Teri), as well as many nieces and nephews and
“adopted” grandchildren. Any child that knew him, called him “Grandpa Jack”

He was preceded in death by his father.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 1:30p.m. at the
Alliance United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to
Jane’s Closet in Alliance Nebraska, and Festival of Hope in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

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

Michael J. Arnold, 59, of Gering, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at his
daughter’s home in Lincoln. His funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday,
January 11, 2019 at The Weborg 21 Centre in Gering with Pastor Tyson Lambertson
of The Rock Church in Scottsbluff officiating. Cremation will follow the service at
Dugan-Kramer Crematory with inurnment at West Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will
be held from 3-7 PM on Thursday at Gering Memorial Chapel. Online condolences
may be left at www.geringchapel.com

Michael was born November 21, 1959 at Lexington, Nebraska to Robert Leroy and
Dorothy Elaine (Trumble) Arnold. He graduated from Sumner, Nebraska High School
with the Class of 1978. He began his life-long career with the Burlington-Northern
Railroad and most recently worked as a foreman. He was a member of Teamsters
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way No. 961.

Michael married Lou Ann in 1980 and to this union two daughters were born: Stephanie
Jean and Kristina Marie. He was a very generous and simple man who treasured his close
friendships with his fellow railroad employees. He enjoyed fishing and loved spending
time with his daughters, grandchildren, and friends.

Michael is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law and their families Stephanie and
Josh Curtis, Noah and Adelynn all of Lincoln; Kristina and Matthew Baker, Gabriel and
Brynlee all of Gering; siblings Connie (Robert) Gibson of Topsail Beach, North Carolina,
Cheri (Charles) Radtke of Loup City, NE, Patrick (Betty) Arnold of Sumner, NE, Jeffrey
Arnold of Kearney, NE, and Lisa Arnold (Gerald Bendorf, Jr) of Omaha, NE; nieces,
nephews, cousins, and extended family members.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents Robert and Dorothy Arnold,
and several railroad friends.

Memorial services for Toke Webster of Crawford, NE will be held at a later date.
Mr. Webster passed away January 3, 2019 at his home in Crawford.

He was born April 12, 1955 in Falls City, NE.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Becca Beardsley, 31, of Twentynine Palms, CA and formerly of Sidney passed
away on Friday, Dec 28, 2018 at Loma Linda University Hospital in Loma Linda, Ca.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Jan 11th at 10:00 A.M. with Wake
Services on Thursday evening January 10th at 6:00 P.M., both being held in St
Patrick’s Catholic Church with Fathers Mike McDermott and Mike McDonald officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Friends may stop at the
Gehrig-Stitt Event Center on Thursday from 1-4:00 P.M. Memorials may be made
in Becca’s name to the family, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Becca’s care and
funeral arrangements.

Rebecca G. “Becca” Beardsley was born on Dec 1, 1987 in Alliance, NE to Donald Charles
and Sherrie Ann (Wolvington) Dudley. She attended elementary school at Lorenzo School
and graduated in 2006 from Leyton Public Schools.

She was united in marriage to Joe Beardsley on Dec 1, 2006. To this union two children
were born: Payten age 8 and Zander age 5. Becca was a wife and mother by choice. She was
a woman who never backed down from a challenge, an organizer, financial planner and
beloved daughter. She loved her family and friends, playing games and winning of course.
Dancing was her passion. She loved jazz, tap, ballet and pointe and all the ladies that
danced with her. She also enjoyed cooking, reading and making memories with her family.
Becca loved all children especially those she helped raise as a young child. She also loved
the coffee drinkers at the Dalton Diner where she worked while going to school at Leyton.
Becca is survived by her husband Joe, children Payten and Zander, parents Don and Sherrie
Dudley, grandparents Joan Wolvington and Bob and Diann Shaner, father- in-law Jim
Beardsley, brother- in-law Ben Beardsley, numerous aunts, uncles, extended family
members and special friends Mindy VerHagen, and Vanessa Housley. She was preceded in
death by her Grandfather Ival Wolvington and Aunt Rita Dudley.

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Thelma Monica (Erny) Foley, 87, formerly of Hemingford passed away Tuesday, January
8, 2019, at The Heritage at College View Senior Living Community in Hastings, Nebraska.

Thelma was born on May 24, 1931, in Alliance, Nebraska to Carl and Monica (Ruffing) Erny.
She was the third child of the family, joining older brother William and sister Gertrude.
Thelma grew up in Alliance but spent some of her childhood in Edgemont, South Dakota.

Graduating from Alliance High School in 1949, Thelma worked as a bookkeeper for the City
of Alliance.  She married Emmett William Foley at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance
on Thanksgiving Day in 1954.

To this union, six children were born: Regina, Martha, Susanne, Jane, William and Ellen.

She was proceded in death by her husband, Emmett Foley, her eldest daughter, Regina Foley,
her brother, William Erny, and her parents.

Thelma is survived by her sister, Gertrude Potmesil, of Alliance, her children; Martha Foley
of Denver, Susanne Fuerst (John) of Campbell, CA, Jane Langemeier (Michael) of Lafayette,
IN, William Foley (Trudy) of Ash, NC and Ellen Thomas (Troy) of Hastings, NE, as well as
grandchildren; Anna Langemeier Johnson (Ben), Jane Fuerst, Zach Fuerst (Becci), Olivia
Thomas, Mary Langemeier, Christine Langemeier, Alexander Thomas, Victoria Thomas,
and Thomas Thomas, and one great granddaughter, Eleanor Johnson.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 13 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bates-Gould Funeral
Home, Alliance, NE. Rosary will be held on Sunday, January 13, at 7:00 p. m. at Holy Rosary
Catholic Church, Alliance, NE.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday,
January 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the
Hemingford Cemetery.

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

Lonna Dubs age 52, of Ashby, NE died January 8, 2019, at the Ambassador Care
Center in Lincoln, NE.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at 1:30 PM MT at
the Shepherd of the Hill Church in Hyannis, NE.  Burial will be in the Hyannis
Cemetery.  Mullen Funeral Home of Mullen is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Shepherd of the Hills Church.

Lonna O’Dell Dubs was born on September 13, 1966, at Alliance, NE to Arthur
and Carol (Ewodlt) Dubs.  Lonna grew up south of Ashby on the family ranch.
He attended country school and graduated from Hyannis High School in 1984.
When Lonna was young he participated in the Kids Wrestling Federation, in
high school he wrestled, played football, and ran track.  Lonna did day work
for area ranchers, including Bill Thurston and the Merrihew ranch.

Lonna enjoyed working in the shop repairing things.  He fought his illness most
of his adult life but tried not to let it slow him down.

Lonna is survived by his parents, Arthur and Carol Dubs of Ashby, NE brothers;
Dwyane Dubs of Ashby, NE Robert (Kim) Dubs of North Platte, NE, Mick Dubs of
Ashby, NE, Loren (Diane) Dubs Ashby, NE, Thomas (Gaylene) Dubs of Alba, NE,
David (April) Dubs of West Virginia, sisters; Artis (Bill) Hicks of Mullen, NE,
Robyn Standage of Paxton, NE, Meladi (Mike) Roseberry of Sidney, NE, and many
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, sister Shirley, brother Terry, nieces;
Jeanne & Jennifer Standage and a nephew Louis Dubs.

Robert (Bo) Joseph Zumbahlen, 77 of Alliance, NE passed away at Box Butte General
Hospital after a long battle with illness.  He was surrounded by his loving wife and beautiful
daughters.

He was born at his grandparent’s home in Odell, NE on July 27^th, 1941 to Joseph and
Josephine (McGinley) Zumbahlen.

Bo was united in marriage to Deborah Phillips on June 22, 1968 at St. Cecelia’s Cathedral
in Omaha, Nebraska.

He grew up in rural Odell, Nebraska and graduated from Odell High School in 1959.  After
graduation he was employed at Storecraft Manufacturing in Beatrice, Nebraska.

In 1960, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany where he learned
his love of land surveying.  After being honorably discharged, Bo returned to Omaha, NE to
begin his life long career as a land surveyor working for L. Robert Kimball, Elliot and Black
Surveying, and Hoskins Western Sonderegger Inc.

Bo and his family moved to Alliance, NE in 1976.  He started his own professional surveying
business in 1982. He surveyed land all over Western Nebraska, Eastern Wyoming, Southwest
South Dakota and North Eastern Colorado.

Bo was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, Nebraska where he served on
the parish council, was a lector, Eucharist minister, outreach minister, a member of the
Knights of Columbus and served on the St. Agnes Academy School Board.

Bo enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves Baseball, Nebraska Cornhusker Football, and traveling all
over the country to watch his children and especially his grandchildren play sports.

Bo is survived by his wife of 50 years Debbie, his 5 daughters Michelle Zumbahlen of Alliance,
NE; Diane (Brett) Cottrell of Castle Pines, CO, Laurie (Stuart) Vitosh of Odell, NE, Stephanie
Shannon of Alliance, NE, Becky (Keith) Craig of Diller, NE, his eleven grandchildren, Jared,
Nicole and Emily Cottrell; Josie, Paige, Mackenzie and TJ Vitosh; Bailey and Kaitlyn Shannon;
Delayna and Asa Butch Craig.  His two brothers and one sister; Tom (Pat) Zumbahlen of
Fayetteville, NC; David (Marjean) Zumbahlen of Centralia, KS; and Carol and David Remmers
of DeWitt, NE; as well as numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Krick.

A Celebration of Life and Rosary will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Alliance, NE
Friday, January 18^th at 7pm.  A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
in Alliance, NE, Saturday January 19^th at 10:00 a.m. with Father Tim Stoner will be officiating.

Burial will be held at a later date at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Odell, NE.

Memorials may be given to St. Agnes Academy to be used for extra-curricular programs.

Jay Lanka, 72, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 in Ranchester,
WY. He was proceeded in death by his parents Leonard and Angeline Lanka,
his first wife Juanita Bloom, and his nephew, Zachary Lanka. Jay was born
on October 23, 1946 in Lewellen, NE and raised in Bridgeport, NE. He
attended Chadron State College prior to serving in the Navy.

Jay lived in Chadron and Alliance, NE for many years, working for the
Burlington-Northern Railroad until his retirement. He then moved to Wyoming
to be close to his parents and enjoy the Big Horn Mountains. He had a great
love for the outdoors and was happiest when fishing and hunting in the
mountains or spending time with his children and grandchildren. Jay was a
member and volunteer of the Tongue River Valley Community Center, where
he enjoyed visiting with other members, working out in the weight room, and
driving bus for various youth and senior activities.

Jay is survived by his children, Grant Lanka of Plymouth, MN, Jennifer (Ryan)
Holz of Lead, SD and Jessica Lanka of Denver, CO; and his four grandchildren,
Shadoe, Noah, Brayden Lanka and Lenora Holz. He is also survived by his wife,
Jerene Lanka of Chadron, NE, and his two brothers, Brad (Susan) Lanka of
Ranchester and Mark Lanka of Rawlins, WY, and nephews Jason and Travis
Lanka of Sheridan, WY.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. A gathering celebrating
Jay’s life will be held on Sunday, February 17th at noon at the Tongue River
Community Center, Dayton, WY.

Memorials to honor Jay can be made to the Tongue River Valley Community
Center, PO Box 1100, Dayton, WY, 82839.

Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

Phyllis Elsie Gillett was born on March 19, 1929 and went to be with her Lord
and Savior on January 15, 2019.

When she was born on March 19 th , she was dubbed “the little mud-bound
baby.” The night before her parents discussed going to town but decided it was
too muddy. But the young lady was determined to arrive so her father called
the doctor who talked him through the delivery, step by step. It was two weeks
before her parents were able to take her to town to see the doctor.

At five years old, Phyllis began to go to school at District #61. She received all her
elementary education in Sioux County in Districts 61, 29, and 51. She loved school.
Reading was one of her favorite pastimes and doing crossword puzzles.

As a young girl, one year they had the measles. At that time her father purchased,
with the older children’s sheep and wool money, a second-hand phonograph and
a box of records for 25cents. A week or so before her death, Phyllis was asking the
family if they knew where the phonograph was. The phonograph helped develop
her love for music. She especially liked to sing.

Phyllis attended high school at her father’s alma mater, Chadron prep, a part of
Chadron State college. She graduated in 1948. She received her Bachelor of
Science degree in music education for Chadron State College in 1969. During her
life she taught school for several years in the public schools and the Chadron
Christian School.

Phyllis married Orlando S. Osborn. They lived many years in the Nebraska
Sandhills where he worked as a ranch hand and she was sometimes a ranch cook.
They had two sons, Kenneth B. and Charles E. In 1958, they moved back to Sioux
County where she taught the Grote School and Landy worked as a ranch hand for
Bruce Parsons. After Landy passed away in August of 2008, she missed him
everyday.

In 1965, they moved to Harrison and in the Spring of 1966, they moved to Chadron
where they purchased their home in 1967. For many years she sold Tupperware
and enjoyed meeting many women at the parties.  Phyllis’ greatest love was her
family.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Rowland and Harriet Gillett, her
husband Orlando Osborn, her brothers, Eston, Quentin, and LaVern, her sister Willa,
sister-in-law Lorraine, and six nieces and nephews.
Leaving to mourn her passing are her sons, Ken of Georgetown, TX, and Charles
(Myra) of Round Rock, TX; grandchildren: Christie (Don) Snyder of Fort Worth, TX
their children, Colton, Mason and Autumn; Deann (Bramwell) Shemuyarira of
Conroe, TX, their son, Israel, and Tonya (David) Beaubet of Plano, TX, their children,
Cayli, Eban, Eli and Noah; brothers, Bob (Linda) Gillett of Ashland, NE, Terry
(Phyllis) Gillett of Harrison, NE, Don (Shirley) Gillett of Fremont, NE, and Clarence
(Twila) of Lincoln, NE; sisters Vivian Foley of Cheyenne, WY, Eleanor (Rich) Davis
of Belgrade, MT, Arline (Bill) Lyons of Crystal, MN, Beth Spencer of Hastings,
Nebraska, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial has been established for the Kenwood Baptist Church. Donations may be
sent to Phyllis Gillett, PO Box 356, Harrison, NE 69346.

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

Alyssa Maureen Mazanec, 6 year old daughter of Lee and Christine Mazanec, passed
away January 14, 2019.

She was born on July 11, 2012 in Aberdeen, SD and was in kindergarten at Hemingford
Elementary School. Alyssa loved to read and color and be with her classmates at school.
She always wanted to play with her brother, sisters and her cousin, Maddison who
was also her best friend along with one of the other neighbors at the apartments. She
also loved to hold her baby sister.

Alyssa is survived by her parents, her sisters and brother, Liza, Korbin, Amber and
Rachel, her grandparents, Dennis and Nancy Mazanec and Maureen Nikont
of Hemingford and Tim and Nancy Fredrick of Aberdeen, SD and great-grandmother,
Judith Fredrick. She was met in heaven with her great-grandparents, Arnold and
Rachel Mazanec and Arthur Fredrick along with great-aunts and great-uncles and
two special cousins she now gets to finally meet.

The family will establish a memorial for a future designation. Memorials may be sent in
care of the family to 6562 Brown Road, Hemingford, NE  69348.

Funeral services will be Monday, January 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hemingford
Congregational Church with Reverend Russ Seger officiating.  Burial will be in the
Hemingford Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, January 20 from 1-5 p.m. at the
Bates-Gould Funeral Home in Hemingford.

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

Gayle I. Howell (Overton), 84, of Gering, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019
at Heritage Estates in Gering.  She set a fine example of fighting cancer with
dignity.  A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2019
at Central Church of Christ in Gering with Pastor Herb Rainey officiating.
Casual attire is welcome.  Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in
Gering.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 25, 2019 at
Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff.  Memorials may be made in care of
the family.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.

Gayle was born August 29, 1934 in Clay Center, Nebraska to Clarence and
Dorothy (Leiter) Overton.  The family moved to Alliance when Gayle was
four months old.  She graduated from Alliance High School with the class of 1952.

Gayle married Darnello H. Howell on May 29, 1953 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Seven children were born to this union.  She loved Darnello to the day she passed.
She was always saying he was handsome and the best thing in her life.  She was full
of forgiveness and Darnello said she was the wind beneath his wings.  They loved
each other to the end.  They could often be found drinking coffee together with
friends.  Their Friday night dates were spent people-watching at the old Wal-Mart
in Scottsbluff.  They would grab a hamburger and a drink and hang out in the
parking lot watching people come and go.

Gayle worked for Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services as a
secretary for 33 years retiring in 1999.  She made many friends and acquaintances
through the years.

Gayle was a giving and caring person.  Her smile said it all.  She loved going to
garage sales and auctions.  She enjoyed spending time at her daughter, Janet’s
house.  Janet especially appreciated all the time her parents spent together taking
care of her place, mowing and feeding the birds, geese and fish.  Gayle said going
to Janet’s was her “relaxation”.  She liked the outdoors and also spent time visiting
the Riverside Zoo and the Wildcat Hills.

Gayle was an amazing mother and always busy with her family.  She took a lot of
time attending parent teacher conferences for seven children, going to band concerts
and rooting for the Gering Bulldog football team.  She loved the Nebraska
Cornhuskers and proudly wore her red Nebraska shirt.

We as her children are proud of our Mom.  She was a good example of faith and
she always read her Bible and prayed when hard decisions needed to be made.
She was also an example of endurance through good and bad times.  We’ll miss
her wisdom and guidance, but most of all we will miss her big, beautiful smile.
Her previous boss, T.J. always told her, “keep smiling or you will get wrinkles.”
So everyone keep smiling!

Survivors include her children, Janet Howell, Jeane Warfield, Julie (Gary)
Ballinger, James (Mary) Howell, Jeff (Caroline) Howell and Jodell (Andy)
Augustyn; grandchildren, Bryan (Billie), Derrick (Monica), Troy (Kyna), Tracy
(Aaron), Madison, Zachary, Alison, Tamara (Paul), Trevor, AJ (Candy) and
Michael (Elizabeth); great grandchildren, Angello, Calin, Aspen, Arkaya, Lane,
Oden, Rylee, Brodee, Kolter, Samantha, Grace, Drew, Emily, Grace, Avilene
and Aspen; brother, Larry Overton; nephews, Mike, Dan and Allen; and sister
in law, Donna Bolek and family.

She was preceded in death by her husband; son, Jay; and grandson, Travis;
father and step-mother, Clarence and Rachel Overton; mother and step-father,
Dorothy and George Yoakum; and sisters in law, Delores Jensen and Geraldine
Overton.