Alan G. Thomas
Nov 7, 2024
Word has been received of the death of Alan Gene Thomas age 61 of Arapahoe, NE. Alan Thomas died Thursday, November 7, 2024 at his home in Arapahoe surrounded by family and caretakers. Memorial Services will be held in the near future in Arapahoe, as well as, in Ainsworth, NE.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Heidi of Arapahoe
Mother: Ellen (Charlie) Kyser of Ainsworth
Mother-in-law: Louise...
Joe A. Dodd
Oct 29, 2024
Joe Albert Dodd, the youngest son of Floyd “Irish” Russell Dodd and Cleo Alberta (Jackman) Dodd, was born in Ainsworth, NE on September 18, 1948 and passed peacefully away on October 29, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD at the age of 76.
Joe attended elementary school in rural Brown County and graduated from Ainsworth High School in...
Harlin D. Welch
Oct 25, 2024
Harlin Delain Welch was born in Millboro, SD to Lewis and Vraina (Leetch) Welch on July 15, 1936. He passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 in Ainsworth, NE. He spent the early years of life growing up north of Ainsworth on Plum Creek, where he lived with his parents and seven siblings. His parents relocated to another state when...
Carol P. (Graver) Larson
Oct 18, 2024
Carol Patricia (Graver) Larson was born June 19, 1942 in Ainsworth, NE to Russell and Elizabeth “Betty” (Robinson) Graver. She had two older sisters, Bev and Lorene. She attended a one-room school house in Brown County and graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1960. After graduation, she attended summer school at Chadron State College, continuing her education thru correspondence classes....
Brandon Kyle Kenner
Oct 16, 2024
Brandon K. Kenner was born April 18, 1985 in Ainsworth, NE to Paul K. and Ronda D. (Rose) Kenner, of Thedford, NE. Brandon got his first horseback ride at one week old. His daddy totally enjoyed it and they never slowed down. Brandon was soon joined by two brothers, Derek and Ty after moving to Wood Lake, NE.
In the spring...
Michael "Mike" Lee Schelm
Oct 8, 2024
God welcomed Michael Lee Schelm home on October 8, 2024. He was surrounded by his father, mother, and sister at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, after an unexpected health issue occurred one week after his 53rd birthday.
Mike was born on October 2, 1971 to Patricia I. (Allen) and Kenneth Lee Schelm, and joined older sister, Paula,...
Katherine "Katie" M. (Engler) Anderson
Sep 26, 2024
Katherine Mae “Katie” Anderson passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2024. She was born January 24, 1928 to Jennie (Gill) and Paul Engler in Bassett, Nebraska, where the family resided.
After graduating from Rock County High School, Katherine attended nurses training in Denver, Colorado, and later worked for an ophthalmologist in Lincoln, Nebraska.
On September 22, 1947, she married...
Marcie J. (Celander) Heerten
Sep 21, 2024
Marcie Joi Heerten was a passionate, principled, and fierce woman. She was deeply affectionate, tender, and often stubborn and silly. She is forever our loved wife and helpmate, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, and friend. She lived a life of trusting the Lord and always walked by faith, knowing that God is good and will always provide. She spent her days...
Roberto Felix Martinez Pacheco
Sep 14, 2024
Word has been received of the death of Roberto Felix Martinez Pacheco age 76 of Ainsworth and Mexico. Roberto Martinez Pacheco passed away Saturday (September 14, 2024) at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Significant Other: Rose Hilda Llano Cabal of Ainsworth
Daughter: Carmen Adriana Martinez Llano and husband, Juan Pachaco of Ainsworth
2 Grandchildren
Along with other family members
Per his wishes, no...
Stanley Milford McKimmey
Sep 11, 2024
Stanley McKimmey was born on July 16th, 1953 to Katherine and Stanley McKimmey Sr. at Mullen NE. He joined 5 siblings and resided in Seneca, NE. When Stanley was six years old, his mother passed away. Stan Sr. worked construction and was away from home much of the time, leaving the care of the two youngest boys to their older...
Cynthia L. (Giles) Smith
Sep 7, 2024
Obituary of Cynthia L. “Cindy” (Giles) Smith
Cynthia Louise (Giles) Smith was born on April 14, 1948, to George and Marylouise (Hanna) Giles, in Ainsworth, NE. Cindy grew up with her parents and grandparents, Charles and Astrid (Stav) Giles, on the family ranch at Elsmere, NE, and attended elementary and junior high school at Elsmere District 101 school and in 1966...
Rosalyn A. (Reece) Fernau
Aug 15, 2024
Word has been received of the death of Rosalyn A. Fernau age 70 of Ainsworth, NE. Rosalyn Fernau died Thursday (August 15, 2024) at her home in Ainsworth.
There are no services planned at this time.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
4 Children: Richard Fernau of Ainsworth
Travis Fernau of Phoenix, AZ
Tina Fernau & Tammy Fernau both of Ainsworth
7 Grandchildren
Sisters: Carolyn (husband, Mike) Essink of Waverly, NE
&...
Phillip D. "Phil" Herring
Aug 6, 2024
Phillip D. Herring, 80, found his peace in the comforting arms of our Lord and was finally able to rest on August 6, 2024.
Phillip Donald Herring was born August 19, 1943 in Ainsworth, NE to William Henry and Lois Fern (Williamson) Herring. Phil’s childhood was blessed with a brother, Bill, and sister, Connie. Phil went to high school in Ainsworth,...
Cynthia Lou (Marco) Lane
Aug 5, 2024
Cynthia “Cindy” Lou (Marco) Lane, 74, passed away on August 5, 2024 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Cindy was born in Palmer, Nebraska in 1950 to Max and Evelyn (Schrum) Marco. Cindy lived in Wolbach, Nebraska until the second grade at which time her family moved to Arcadia, Nebraska. She graduated in 1968 and then attended the Medical Institute of Minnesota, where...
Sue Ellen (Hallock) Weston
Aug 2, 2024
Sue Ellen Hallock was born September 18, 1946, in Ainsworth, NE, to Glen A. and Ruth G. (Jamison) Hallock and passed away on August 2, 2024.
She had two sisters, Connie and Betty, and two brothers, Ernest and Steve. Sue attended the country school near the family home and graduated from Keya Paha County High School in 1964.
Upon graduation, she attended...
Dean S. Jochem
Jul 28, 2024
Dean S. Jochem, 85, of Ainsworth, Nebraska, passed away on July 28, 2024, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Dean was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska, on July 30, 1938, to parents Oscar and Pearl (Claver) Jochem. He and his older sister, Barbara, were raised on the ranch his father acquired in 1937. After graduating from Ainsworth High School in...
Stan G. McNabb
Jul 18, 2024
Stanley Guy McNabb, age 64, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Stan was born on September 15, 1959, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He and his brother, Scott were later adopted by his parents Richard H. and Luella “Jody” (Dixon) McNabb. Stan grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and graduated from Cottonwood High School in 1978.
In 1979,...
David Wayne McNally
Jul 17, 2024
David Wayne McNally
David Wayne McNally of Springfield, MO was born on August 19, 1948 and passed away on July 17, 2024. Dave grew up in Ainsworth, NE with his parents Dale and Maxine (Shaul) and his brothers, Ron, Mike and Steve. He graduated from Kearney State College in 1970 and quickly started providing for his own family with his 50-year...
William "Bill" Bassett Allen
Jul 17, 2024
William Bassett Allen (91) left to be with God and his forever love, Alice on July 17, 2024. Bill, as he liked being called, was surrounded by his children as he moved on to his next journey. Bill is preceded in death by his spouse, Alice; his parents, Harold and Talma; and brother Hugh. Bill is survived by his son...
Coralee Yvonne (Keefauver) Barrow
Jul 12, 2024
Coralee Yvonne (Keefauver) Barrow of Long Pine, NE passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, in her home at the age of 88, with her children at her side.
Coralee was born February 4, 1936 (which is NOT Groundhog’s Day, a long running joke in the family), to Mabel Opal (Rockford) Keefauver and James Lebright Keefauver in Columbus, NE. Her father supported...
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