Funeral services for Edythe Russell of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 10:00AM at the Gordon City Cemetery, with Doctor Russ Seger officiating.
Mrs. Russell passed away on July 5, 2018 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska. Edythe was born May 13, 1945. She was 73.
A celebration of life service for Bradley Gene Sauder, age 61, of Hay Springs, Neb., was at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Neb., with pastors Paul Smith, Johnathan Seng, and Richard McKay officiating.
Online condolences can be made at www.thompsonlarson.com.
Brad passed away on Tuesday, July 3, 2018. He was born on Aug. 12, 1956, in Golden, Colo. He was adopted into his forever family at the age of two by Roy and Anna May
Mary Ann (Webster) Ritter, born Nov. 20, 1932, would like to let you know that her work here on earth is done. She received an offer she could not refuse, including no need to be stubborn anymore, and she will not be returning. A reunion with mother, father, brothers Glenn, Dan, Bill, sister Alice and her sons Jim and Michael. Her mission takes her to a wonderful place where she can breathe freely, dance, garden, play bridge and read to her heart’s content. Music
Katherine (Schott) Hassan of Rushville, Neb., passed away on June 27, 2018, at the age of 94.
Katherine was born on Oct. 3, 1923, in La Junta, Colo., to George and Katherine Margaret Schott. Her father died in August 1930 and after her mother passed away in November 1936, Katherine went to live with her oldest sister, Mary Heinzman, until she graduated from La Junta High School in 1941.
On the 20th day of September 1942, she married Horace Hassan, Jr. Horace was inducted into the army on May
Marty Joe Hugen took to the sky on June 21, 2018, freeing his soul and ending his final journey with cancer. He was born Feb. 1, 1962, in Gordon, Neb., to Bennie and Norma (Deckert) Hugen. He was preceded in death by parents Bennie and Donna Hugen and Steve Bestgen; his grandparents, sister-in-law Debra Hugen and two special friends; Cindy and Arlene.
Marty enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1979. He spent most his life in the Sandhills of Western Nebraska and the Black Hills of
Jimmy Wayne Larson was born May 10, 1946, to Julia and Jim Larson. He was the seventh child with three brothers, Paul, Lon, Donnie and four sisters, Janice, Laura, Judy and later Jeannie. He passed away June 4, 2018, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home.
He grew up and attended school in the Rushville area and graduated in 1964. He enlisted in the US Army in October of 1964. He was deployed to Korea and was discharged in 1967.
Jimmy was a trucker for a while. He bought a bar and also had a liquor
Darius Maltbie of Gordon, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 23rd 2018. Darius was born on April 19, 1944 in Boise City, Oklahoma to parents Charley and Wauneta Maltbie. Darius grew up in Boise City and graduated from Boise City High School in 1962.
Darius served in the US ARMY and was always very proud of his service to his country. He was devoted to his local legion and legion brothers to his very last day. Darius was an Honor Graduate
It is with humble hearts the family of Vern Letcher, share God’s change of flight plans, one way to heaven, Sunday, June 17th, 2018. Vern passed at the Rapid City ICU unit, due to a head injury incurred from a farm accident.
Born to Alvern and Corraine (Jacobs) Letcher, Sept. 5, 1964, Vern was born and raised on the family farm on Mirage Flats, Hay Springs, Neb. He officially became a third generation farmer following high school graduation going on to attend WNCC of Aviation
Patricia Mary Watson of Kalispell, Mont., passed away peacefully on April 30, 2018.
Patricia was born Sept. 18, 1945, in Kadoka, S.D., to Chub and Mildred Petrik. She had one brother, Terry Petrik.
Patricia grew up in Batesland, S.D. where her family ran a full-service station and convenience store. She attended high school at the Assumption Academy in Chadron, Neb. After graduating, she attended a nursing program at St. Anthony’s hospital in Lakewood, Colo., and then
Bonny Wayve Ehlers-Evans, aged 91, passed away on June 10th at Pioneer Manor in Hay Spring, NE after dealing with health complications due to a stroke. Bonny was born June 17th, 1926 in Lavaca, NE, the daughter of Adolph Ehlers and Carrie Bell Phillipee. She was the eighth of nine children.
Bonny enjoyed providing for her family. This included reading cookbooks and creating new dishes when anyone came to call. Beyond being a loving mother and wife, Bonny worked
Gail K. (Brown) August was born on Jan. 13, 1948, to Robert and Lucille Brown. She passed away on June 5, 2018, at the age of 70 years unexpectedly but peacefully in her home.
She married Gary August on Aug. 26, 1967. They were blessed with two children, Alan and Julie, and two grandchildren, Emma and Jake. She loved spending time with her family, being outdoors, and horses.
She is survived by husband Gary, son Alan (Ann) August, daughter Julie August, grandchildren Emma and Jake, beloved dog
Kenneth Harold Hood, 86, of Rushville, Neb., died Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at his home.
Born July 18, 1931, in Scottsbluff, Neb., to Harold and Audrey Hood, Kenneth lived a majority of his life in Nebraska with the exception of his military service stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, during the Korean Conflict.
On June 19, 1955, Kenneth married Donna Myers at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rushville. The couple lived in rural Alliance, Neb., for 15 years prior to moving to Rushville in November
