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Katherine "Katie" M. (Engler) Anderson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Marlene K. (Von Heeder) McHugh

Marlene K. (Von Heeder) McHugh

Jun 17, 2024

Graveside Memorial Service for Marlene K. McHugh age 72 of Ainsworth, NE formerly of Norden, NE was held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in the Pleasant Dale Cemetery southeast of Norden. Following the services, a luncheon was held at the Senior Center in Springview, NE. Marlene McHugh died June 17, 2024 at the Sandhills Care Center in...

Daniel Robert "Danny" Stevens

Daniel Robert "Danny" Stevens

Jun 11, 2024



 

Daniel “Danny” Robert Stevens was born to Harold and Rachel A. (Hart) Stevens on July 15, 1951. He began his education at Lila McAndrew Elementary School in Ainsworth, Nebraska in 1956. Several years later, his family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska for a time. Danny took part in the Job Corp in Chadron, Nebraska, where he trained in auto body repair....

Janice Rose (Masters) Terry

Janice Rose (Masters) Terry

Jun 9, 2024

 

 

Janice Rose Terry age 97 of Lincoln, NE passed away June 9, 2024 in Lincoln. She was born March 6, 1927, in Ainsworth, NE to Glenn and Rose (Childs) Masters.

Janice was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood Chapter GV. She enjoyed quilting.

Family members include her son James (Diane) Bartlett, Lincoln; daughter Rebecca Williams, Bradley, IL; grandchildren Nichole (Jason) Wachter, Lincoln,...

Jeanine "Jeanie" A. (Lauer) Klosner

Jeanine "Jeanie" A. (Lauer) Klosner

Jun 7, 2024



Jeanine Anne (Lauer) Klosner, affectionately known as Jeanie, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024, in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 62, surrounded by her loved ones. Jeanie was born on July 30, 1961, at the Ainsworth Hospital in Ainsworth, Nebraska. She was the cherished daughter of Harold Milton and Ethel Ardath (Winn) Lauer. She spent her early years...

Betty M. (Burns) Haynes

Betty M. (Burns) Haynes

Jun 6, 2024

 

A Celebration of Life Event was held on Friday (July 12, 2024) at 1:30 PM at the Bassett American Legion Club.  A luncheon  preceded the event at noon and the public was invited.  Betty Haynes died June 6, 2024 at the Rock County Hospital Long-Term Care in Bassett, Nebraska.  



SURVIVORS INCLUDE:

Husband: Willis L. Haynes of Bassett

Son: Scott (Heidi) Haynes of...

Linda Rae (Crooker) Strand

Linda Rae (Crooker) Strand

May 31, 2024

Linda Rae Strand was born in Ainsworth, Nebraska on April 12, 1956, to Carl and Alice Crooker.   Linda passed away at her home in Ainsworth on May 31, 2024.

 

            Linda and her siblings grew up south of Wood Lake, Nebraska, where she attended school through eighth grade.  During those years, she was active in...

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