May 13, 2024

Susan Kay Lloyd, age 73, of Culbertson, Nebraska passed away Monday, May 13, 2024  at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.

A full obituary is pending.

May 11, 2024

Cecil R. Scarrow, age 82, of McCook, NE passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook.

Cecil was born on April 14, 1942 to parents Ray B. and Gladys M. (Reeves) Scarrow in Mankato KS.  He was one of five children. Cecil graduated from high school in Benkelman, NE with the Class of 1960.

On October 3,...

May 7, 2024

Mr. Carl Richardson, age 71, of Culbertson, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.No formal services are planned at this time.  A full obituary will be added upon approval. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN LIEU OF FLOWERS:To the family to help with funeral expensesCarpenter Breland Funeral Homec/o the Richardson FamilyPO Box 476McCook, NE 69001

Apr 30, 2024

DeLynna Kay (Leitner) Schilz, age 45, of McCook, Nebraska passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.

Dee was born July 6, 1978 in McCook to parents Dennis and Linda (Long) Leitner. She was one of three children born to this union. Dee graduated from Central...

Apr 29, 2024

Cheryl L. Edinburgh, age 77 of Wauneta, Nebraska passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 at the Wauneta Care Center. A full obituary is pending.A private family service will be held at a later date.

Apr 20, 2024

Freda Gail Kilgore, age 61, of McCook, Nebraska passed away on April 20, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Gail was born August 2, 1962 in Cooper, Texas to parents Luthern M and Evelyn F (Lovell) Lawson. She was one of five children.

Gail was a member of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Eddie Goforth, Charlie...

Apr 16, 2024

Alvin Earl Fahrenbruch, age 98, of McCook, NE passed away on April 16, 2024 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Alvin was born September 15, 1925 in Culbertson, NE to parents Carl J. and Julia (Hock) Fahrenbruch. He was one of five children born to the union.

On September 28, 1947, Alvin married Sara Jeanine Creighton in Atwood, KS. The couple...

Apr 15, 2024

If you hand Grant Strunk an old book – something with some weight to it, maybe some crumbling pages – he will open it up and hold it close to his face. It’s not because he can’t see the words, but because he wants to smell the ink.

For, you see, it’s the printer’s ink that Grant loves. 

It’s that smell that...

Apr 12, 2024

Mardelle Yvonne Miller, age 86 of rural McCook, NE passed away on April 12, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. 

Mardelle was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1937 in Elwood, NE to parents Theodore and Elsie Emma (Schultz) Hilker. She was one of five children.  

On September 29, 1953, Mardelle married Joseph E. Corey in Tucumcari, NM....

Apr 11, 2024

Donald “Don” E. Reiners touched the lives of many with his kind heart and unwavering dedication to his family and community. Don's journey came to a peaceful close on April 11, 2024, at his home on the farm outside of Indianola, NE surrounded by his loved ones. Don was born on April 19, 1941, in McCook, NE to parents Franklin and...

Apr 10, 2024

John P. Johnson, a man of many talents and passions, peacefully passed away on April 10, 2024, at Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska. 

John was born on October 9, 1943, in South Gate, California to parents Malachi S. and Eva (Rogalski) Johnson. He was one of two brothers. He attended college following his high school graduation. 

John proudly served in the United...

Apr 7, 2024

Dwayne Ray Jesse, age 71, of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his home in McCook.

Dwayne was born September 12, 1952 in McCook to parents Everette Earl and Helen Ardis (Nichols) Jesse. He was one of four children who graduated from high school in Curtis, NE with the Class of 1971.

Early in life, in December 1972,...

Apr 6, 2024

Cecil Wayne Hager, known as Wayne to his loved ones and friends, of McCook, NE passed away on April 6, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. 

Wayne was born August 31, 1959, in McCook, to parents Cecil B and Opal I (Seacrest) Hager. He was one of three sons born to the union. 

In his formative years, Wayne completed...

Apr 4, 2024

Kim Shari Falciani of McCook, NE, age 65, passed away with her family by her side on April 4, 2024, at her home in McCook. 

Kim was born January 19, 1959, in Bristol, Connecticut to parents Joseph and Priscilla (Poplaski) Martin.  

Kim met James Falciani while working at Ralph’s Grocery Store in Oceanside, California. The couple married on August 23,1986 at...

Apr 2, 2024

Janice “Jan” Kotschwar, age 57, of McCook, NE, passed away at her home in McCook on April 2, 2024.

Jan was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on February 26, 1967, to her parents Gerald and Judith (Hogeland) Thompson.

Janice, known to friends as "Jan," had a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love. She graduated from Sandy Creek High School in 1986...

Mar 22, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dearest loved one, Matthew William Hoffman, formerly of McCook, NE, who unexpectedly passed away March 22, 2024 in Kearney, NE at 20 years young.

Matt, as he was known, was born on September 30, 2003 to Stephanie Sydow in Kearney, NE. Matt was a momma’s boy, the sweet baby...

Mar 22, 2024

Phyllis Jean (Morris) Waddell, age 92, formerly of Indianola, NE, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, NE.

Phyllis was born August 8, 1931 to parents Fred and Cora (Baxter) Morris. She was one of two children.

Phyllis attended and graduated from McCook with the class of 1948....

Mar 13, 2024

Jean Ann Parry, age 80, of McCook, NE passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Tri Valley Health Systems in Cambridge, NE.

Jean was born September 27, 1943 in McCook to parents James Edward and Elizabeth (Swanson) Reynolds. She attended school in McCook, graduating from high school with the Class of 1961. Jean then attended McCook Junior...

Mar 10, 2024

Larry Gene Mitchem, age 81, formerly of McCook, NE passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Good Samaritan Society St. John’s in Kearney, NE.

Larry was born March 24, 1942 in McCook to parents Dale Jess and Fern Elizabeth (Worske) Mitchem. He was one of ten children.

Larry married Joy (Lawver) Mitchem on August...

Mar 4, 2024

Arthur “Art” P. Soncksen, age 90, of Hayes Center, NE passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Community Hospital in McCook, NE.

Art was born February 15, 1934 in Hayes County, NE to parents Peter F. and Anna T. (Miller) Soncksen.  He was one of three siblings and attended school in Hayes Center, graduating from high...