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Terry Joe Kasson - April 15, 1938 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Terry “Joe” Kasson, age 83, of Wilsonville, NE, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. He was born in Norcatur, KS on April 15, 1938, to Wayne and Bernice (Ankenman) Kasson. Joe attended the Wilsonville schools and graduated high school in 1956. He continued his education at Kearney State Teachers College for one year, then graduated with an Associate degree the next year from McCook Community College.

On December 18, 1960, Joe was united in marriage to Alice Macy at the Presbyterian Church in Danbury. The couple celebrated 61 years of marriage. On March 21,1961, Joe was inducted into the United States Army and after basic training, was stationed in Germany. Alice was able to join him in Germany while he was stationed there. Joe was honorably discharged from the Army in March of 1964 and continued to serve in the U. S. Army Reserves until March of 1967.

Joe farmed with his father for 40 years near Wilsonville. He was active in the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church serving as Moderator and Deacon. He was also a member of the Lions Club, Cattleman’s Association, the VFW and served on the Wilsonville School Board.

Joe enjoyed dirt track racing. He raced in the 50’s, then took an hiatus while his children grew and graduated. In the 80’s through the 2000’s, he returned to racing. He was supportive of his children’s activities and enjoyed working on the farm with them and Alice. Joe was a friend to all, enjoying meeting and learning about new people in and around Wilsonville. He and Alice enjoyed traveling, beginning with their time in Germany and Europe, but, also, visiting Branson, both coasts, Texas, and Alaska.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, Wayne and Bernice, and sister, Barbara (LeRoy) Hyke.

Joe is survived by his wife, Alice, of Wilsonville; daughter, Lisa (Marc) Bauer of Hawley, MN; two sons, Gregg (Karen) Kasson of Henderson, NV., Kirk (Kim) Kasson of Almena, KS.; four grandchildren, Ellie Bauer, the Bronx, NY., Will Bauer, Lincoln, NE., Macy (Kat) Kasson, Phoenix, AZ., Micah (Carter) Leibbrandt, Hays, KS; sister, Mary (Larry) Alexander, of Cambridge, NE.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, April18, 2022, 10:00 AM at the Baptist-Christian Church in Wilsonville, NE with Pastor Keith Theobald and Dr. Kirk Kasson officiating. Interment will be in the Wilsonville Cemetery with Military Honors. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com. Memorials to the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church may be left in Joe’s name at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary of Cambridge. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Frances E. Miller - March 25, 1916 - March 28, 2022

Departed: 03/28/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Frances Ellen (Colton) Miller, 106 years old, departed this earthly life, on March 29, 2022. She was born March 25, 1916, to Ernest and Faith (Tibbetts) Colton on her family farm, 17 miles north of Cambridge, at Orafino, Frontier County, NE. Frances grew up with her two older sisters, Myrtle, and Muriel. She attended a Frontier County Rural School through the 8th grade and attended Cambridge High School, graduating in 1934. She went on to receive her teaching certificate and taught for a few years in a rural school. She loved the children, participating in activities with them, even playing baseball in her dress and heels. She also attended Beauty School and owned her own hair salon.

Frances married George D. Miller of Orafino, on Feb. 17, 1946, and for nine years they made their 1st home in Hastings, Nebraska. They purchased Lakeway Lodge Motel in Ogallala, NE. and operated it until July 1958. They then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where Frances opened an "Exercise Salon" in her home and became a PBX operator. She learned from a client about supplements from Neo-Life Company of America. These nutritional supplements helped restore her husband's health and improved her own health. She became a distributor for Neo-Life in the early 1960s, moving up into the company, and retiring from her distributorship in 1989.

Frances and her husband George retired in February 1978 and made many trips to Arizona, eventually settling in West Park mobile home park in Wickenburg, Arizona. Here they both enjoyed golf and the Arizona climate during the winter months. They would travel to cooler climates in the summer with their travel trailer. Their trips took them to many states, including Canada, and they played golf all the way there and back.

After George's passing in 1997 she continued to keep busy with her bridge club, sewing, gardening, the Presbyterian Church and playing golf with a women's team. She would also golf with her sister Muriel and her husband Leroy, as they had also moved to Wickenburg. As time passed, she took on the responsibility of taking care of them as their health deteriorated.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; infant brother; sisters, Myrtle Norwood (Bill), Muriel Ortgiesen (Leroy); nephew, Ronald G. Miller; niece, Beverly Burke; great nephew-in-law, Deon Fiene; great-great niece, Jacklyn Fiene; and great nephew-in-law, Bruce Sare.

She is survived by nephew, George F. Miller (Penny) of Meadowlake, TX.

Great nieces and nephews, Sindy Fiene Vossler (Bruce) of Elwood, NE., Marilyn Smith (Steve) of Eustis, NE., Shannon Sare of Lewisville, TX., Michael Whitten (Jill) of Albuquerque, NM., and Jim Miller of Columbus, OH.

Great-great nieces and nephews, Lance Pfeiffer (Heidi) of Windsor, CO., Julia Fiene of Elwood, NE., Lacey Parker (Levi) of Eustis, NE., Nate Fiene (Nikki) of Lombard, IL., Leslee Fiene of Windsor, CO. and fiancé Luke Gillet, Malcolm Smith of Omaha, NE., Alisha Sare of Mill Valley, CA., Coleah and Sarena Whitten of NM., Jordan and Greer Miller of Columbus, OH., along with seven great-great-great nieces and nephews and many friends.

Frances will always hold a special place in the hearts of those she touched and will be missed dearly. She was a loving, caring and supportive wife, and a true friend to all who knew her.

A celebration of her life will be at a future date in Wickenburg, Arizona and Cambridge, Nebraska. With a private burial in Cambridge. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Gerald Eugene Hilton - December 20, 1931 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Cambridge)

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Gerald Eugene “Jug” Hilton, 90, of Cambridge, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on March 25, 2022.

Gerald was born in Cambridge, NE to Harold W. and Lucile C. (Johnson) Hilton on December 20, 1931, at the Republican Valley Hospital. During his Depression-Dust Bowl era childhood, he recalled his family living in nine different farming locations. He attended rural schools and Cambridge Public School.

Gerald experienced both of Cambridge’s floods, viewing the 1935 rising floodwaters from a bluff south of Holbrook and rescuing people in the 1947 flood with a small boat. He proudly wore the orange and black of Cambridge High School, graduating with the class of 1949. During high school, he excelled in academics, sports, and attended Cornhusker Boy’s State, Cambridge’s first delegate. He played summer baseball on coach Stu Minnick’s first team.

After graduation, he worked on the family farm and ventured into the new era of flood control working on several dam construction projects. In late 1952, Gerald enlisted in the United States Air Force. A qualifying exam entitled him for flight training, among the last cadets becoming pilots without college degrees. He completed his pilot training as the Korean War concluded. He was Honorably Discharged as a First Lieutenant in 1957. His lifelong passion and adventures in flying were only rivaled by the friendships in the USAF Class of 54G. He attended many reunions including celebrating a 60-year reunion in 2014. He recalled flying more than twenty different aircraft in his forty years of flying. He named the F86 his favorite two days before his death and described breaking the sound barrier.

Gerald married Gloria Joseph on July 12, 1964, in Cambridge, and was blessed with two children, Neil and Andela. He farmed and raised cattle, being engaged in innovative farming and ranching practices. Gerald loved the cattle market scene and working with his dad and Eldon Moore.

Gerald enjoyed his relationships serving as a member or on boards of the Bartley School Board 9 years, Cambridge Hospital Board 9 years, Cambridge Co-op, Airport Authority, Rotary, American Legion #199, Bartley Masonic Lodge #228, Tehama Western Shrine Club, McCook Elk’s, and Bartley Equity. He loved serving as a Flying Fez volunteer pilot taking patients and families to a Shiner’s Hospital in Minneapolis. Gerald gave many area children and adults their first plane ride and jumped at every chance to take flight.

Gerald cherished his 75+ years as a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church. He had a love of travel and excelled at the driving and navigation aspects. Gerald loved reading, playing bridge, technology, and education. Although his interests were broad, his greatest joy was spending time with his family and encouraging them in their activities and educational pursuits. Family and friends loved his quick wit and the stories of his life, which he shared in great detail.

The final chapter of Gerald’s life began in 1998 when he and Gloria purchased the Historic Faling home to operate as the Cambridge Bed & Breakfast. Gerald’s storytelling, local history, and sincere interest in people were a great complement to this endeavor of 24 years.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Harold (Lucile) Hilton; in-laws, Harold (Elizabeth) Joseph; sister, Shirley (Robert) Linderholm.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 57 years, Gloria, and two children. Son, Neil (Pam) Hilton, of Grant, NE, and daughter Andela (Dave) Taylor, of Cambridge. Four grandchildren, Joseph and Olivia Taylor, Chase and Grant Hilton. Two siblings, Kenneth (Peggy) Hilton of Cambridge and Colleen (Phillip) Kamm of Kearney, NE. Sisters-in-law, Mary Kay (Dan) Sexton, Nancy (Russ) Cruise, and brother-in-law, Paul (Kathy) Joseph. Fourteen nieces and nephews, their spouses and families, loved cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 18th at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Cambridge with Pastor David Kim, officiating. Military Honors to follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge. Memorials may be given to the church in his honor. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Juliane Anna Meyerle - March 08, 1925 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Juliane Anna (Flugel) Meyerle, passed away March 7, 2022, in Aurora, Colorado. Juliane was born on March 8, 1925, to Josef and Rosa (Hoegg) Flugel in Koenigstein im Taunus, Germany (northwest of Frankfurt).

Juliane grew up with her three sisters in her hometown of Koenigstein. She was baptized, received First Holy Communion and Confirmation at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in her hometown.  Juliane went through the German school system, plus two years of business school.  She survived WWII and worked as a secretary at various places in Germany and the United States.

In 1956, Juliane was visiting her sisters and mother in the United States when she met Felix F. Meyerle.  Juliane’s father was still missing from the War in Germany, so she returned to her homeland in the event of his return. In 1958, she followed her three sisters and mother to the United States. On July 15, 1958, Juliane married Felix F. Meyerle at St. Patrick Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.  The couple made their home in Cambridge, Nebraska.  One daughter, Gloria, was born in 1959.  Juliane became a homemaker and played the organ at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Sundays for 21 years.

Juliane was preceded in death by her husband, Felix, on August 22, 2010; her parents, Josef and Rosa; three sisters, Margot, Carol, and Claire.  Survivors are Gloria Meyerle of Aurora, Colorado and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation was chosen.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cambridge.  Inurnment will be at the Miller Cemetery near Holbrook. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com.  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Julie L Besler - February 02, 1956 - February 07, 2022

Departed: 02/07/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Julie L. Besler age 66, of Cambridge, NE passed at the St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO on February 7, 2022. She was born in Denver on February 2, 1956, to William and Wanda (Coontz) Miller. Julie attended and graduated from High School in Denver.

Julie married Steve Lievens and to this union three children were born: Steve, Brian and Bobbie. On November 1, 1997, she married Herb Besler and added four children to this blended family: Karen, Roland, Randy, and Brenda.

Julie and Herb traveled to many states in the U.S. for both business and recreation. They took bus trips with the Jerry Petersen tours, traveled to Sturgis for the motorcycle rallies, cruised to Alaska and through the Panama Canal. Business trips would be to Manufactuing Expo’s and sales meetings for the many products Besler Industries produced. Julie loved antiques and quilts. She was a member of the West First Chapel. Julie was employed by Besler Industries, but enjoyed her time as a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents: William and Wanda; brother-in-law: Gary Sherman and grandson: Aaron Besler.

Julie is survived by her husband: Herb of Cambridge; 1 daughter: Bobbie Morgan of WaKeeney, KS; 2 sons: Steve (Shara) Lievens of Thornton, CO; Brian (Linda)  Lievens of Northglenn, CO; 6 grandchildren; step daughters: Karen (Cliff) Kester; Brenda (Jay) Webb; 2 stepsons: Roland (Tina) Besler; Randy Besler all of Cambridge; 18 step-grandchildren; 12 step great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Linda (Wesley) Stone; Lauradine Sherman all of Gardner, KS.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 10:30 AM at Calvary Baptist Church in Cambridge with  Dr. Geoffrey Plummer and Johnny Walker officiating. The interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Cambridge. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Memorials may be left in Julie’s name at the Lockenour Jones Mortuary for a memorial to be established in her name at the Calvary Baptist Church of Cambridge. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.

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Patrick McKane Kasson - December 31, 1927 - January 29, 2022

Departed: 01/29/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Patrick McKane Kasson, 94, of North Platte, NE and formerly of Wilsonville and McCook, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at his home in Linden Estates. He was born on December 31, 1927 in Wilsonville, NE, son of George and Ada (Cline) Kasson.

Patrick grew up near Wilsonville and was the valedictorian of his class at Wilsonville High School. He grew up and attended school with his childhood sweetheart, Norma Jeane Wilson, and on Christmas Day 1945 they were married. He then entered the U.S. Army during W.W.II and was honorably discharged in 1947 at Point Ft. Lewis, Washington. He started work as a farmer alongside his dad and brother and then went on to a career as a loan officer and manager of the Farm Credit in McCook retiring in 1993. In 1999 they moved to North Platte to be closer to their grandchildren. Patrick was a 70 year member of the Masonic Lodge and 50 year Order of the Eastern Star Eureka Chapter 86 in McCook, McCook Lions Club, Lake Maloney Golf Club, and was a politically active Democrat. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, walking, mountain climbing, and held his pilot license for flying.

Surviving him are his wife of 76 years, Norma; sons, Steven P. Kasson (Connie) of Claremore, OK, and Stuart Kasson (Colleen) of Liberty, MO; daughter, Elizabeth Kasson Evans (Steven) of North Platte; grandchildren, Shane Kasson (Gina), Kari Williams (Vince), Kandi Buchwald (Darrin), Kraig Kasson (Morganne), Sarah Evans and Laura Evans; 8 great-grandchildren; nephew, Mike Kasson.

He was predeceased by his parents, George and Ada; brother, Curtis Kasson; and nephew, Dennis Kasson.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte with Masonic Service at 5:30 p.m., and on Thursday, February 3rd from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge. A luncheon will follow at the Wilsonville church, with a graveside service at 1:30 p.m. in Wilsonville Cemetery with Kurt Kasson officiating.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church in North Platte. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed to the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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Ronald "Ron" Gene Miller - October 24, 1944 - January 19, 2022

Departed: 01/19/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Ronald Gene Miller was born October 24, 1944 in Cambridge, NE to F. Donald Miller and Opal (Hansen) Miller and left this earthly life January 18, 2022 in Denver, CO after traveling to enjoy the Denver National Western Stock Show for his sixtieth year.

Ronnie grew up on the family farm north of Cambridge with his parents and older brother George. He was confirmed at Orafino Evangelical United Brethren Church and graduated Cambridge High School in 1962. He married Carolyn Easterday in January of 1963 and two daughters, Marilyn and Sindy blessed this union, though the couple later divorced. He worked with his dad on the family farm and raised Hampshire hogs.

Ron held a variety of jobs through the years, including custom harvest crew, farming and transportation. But, his love was working with cattle in any capacity. He could quote his schedule to you week by week according to what cattle show, auction or county fair was being held. He never knew a stranger and could trace a line of friends in towns across the United States, earning him the nickname of "Mr. America". He organized, worked sales, bid on and bought cattle for some of the largest, most prestigious ranches in the United States, but, stayed humble and maintained an honorable work ethic and loyalty to his profession year after year. Ronnie would do whatever it took to make an event successful.

He was committed to continuing excellence in the field and introduced and mentored countless current breeders to the Simmental breed and encouraged youth to compete and build relationships in all breeds of the cattle world. He worked closely with the National Western Stock Show, Nebraska Cattleman's Classic, Nebraska State Fair, AKSARBEN, Junior Beef Expo and many county fairs including the Madison County Fair and Seward County Fair.

Ron was unknowingly the trunk line of the most far-reaching and robust network of the "Whos-who" of the breeding cattle industry. One of the most recognized individuals in the Simmental breed nationwide, he relished in meeting the children and grandchildren of kids he encouraged through the years. And although he had countless friends, he was very private to his own world, never spoke of his past and NEVER forgot a face. He knew where the best pie was in every town, who baked the best cookies and never said goodbye when he finished a phone call.

He was preceded in death by parents; son-in-law, Deon Fiene; granddaughter, Jacklyn Fiene. He is survived by his children:  Marilyn Smith (Steve) of Eustis and Sindy Fiene Vossler (Bruce) of Elwood; his brother George Miller (Penny) of Marble Falls, TX; Aunt Frances Miller of Wickenburg, AZ; and one nephew, Jim Miller of Columbus, OH, daughters Jordan & Greer. Grandchildren, Lance Pfeiffer (Heidi) of Windsor, CO, Julia Fiene of Elwood, NE, Lacey Parker (Levi) of Eustis, NE, Nate Fiene (Nikki) of Lombard, IL, Leslee Fiene of Windsor, CO and fiancé Luke Gillet, and Malcom Smith of Omaha, NE. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren – Gage and Reid Pfeiffer, Abigail and Amber King and Kaitlyn, Cooper and Brock Parker, and a host of friends from all over the United States. A scholarship has been established through the American Simmental Association. Checks can be made to:  ASSF - Ronald G. Miller Memorial  One Genetics Way  Bozeman, MT 59718

Memorial Services will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Cambridge, NE on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM with George Probasco officiating.  Inurnment will be a private family service at a future date in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge, NE. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Bernard E. Jones - March 09, 1942 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Bernard Eugene Jones, passed away January 9th, 2022, at his home, surrounded by family. Bernie was born March 9, 1942, to Zelma May (Kester) and Daniel B. Jones in Cambridge, Nebraska. Bernie enjoyed spending his childhood days outside fishing, hunting, and building forts along the Medicine Creek with friends Richard Taylor and Eric Eisenhart. The men have few childhood memories without one another, considered one another brothers, and remained friends for life.

A survivor of the 1947 flood, Bernie had vivid memories of the phone call that saved his family and the bravery of his father in action. He recalled following his father around as he opened windows to let the water in, to keep the house from leaving its foundation. The family waited the flood out in the attic. Daniel had the forethought to bring a knife to the attic and thankfully, as the waters rose, he knew he needed to cut a hole in the roof. He then safely moved his family to the highest ground possible. There, they waited for help.

The summer after graduating Cambridge High School Bernie worked north of Cambridge with his uncle and cousins at Kester Farms. In 1961 Bernie was married to Mary Lou (Stagemeyer) at St. John’s Catholic Church in Cambridge. He enjoyed spending time at the Stagemeyer family farm and Mary’s siblings quickly became his siblings. They have always remained close and continued to celebrate birthdays together throughout the years. Bernie and Mary always wanted a large family and had 6 children together, Jeff, Pat, Mary Ann, Susan, Jeana, and Beth.

In 1961 Bernie began working at Trenchers filling station in Cambridge and then the Cambridge Co-op. Bernie was a jack of all trades and could fix almost anything. He was always willing to put in the hard work. In 1965 he began working for Lester Johnson at the International Harvester Implement in Cambridge. During this time Bernie and Mary began building their family home east of Cambridge. Bernie and his father did much of the work. He would work all day at the Implement and then work all night on the house. This home was truly one of his greatest achievements. In December of 1971 the family was able to move in, just in time for Christmas. He took great pride in keeping and maintaining the home he built. He was an excellent gardener and together he and Mary grew much of the produce to feed their growing family. The home has been nick-named Grand Central Station as guests and family alike are welcome and always coming and going. You can also be sure, a meal will be served.

In 1975 he bought into the Watson and Mueller Implement to create Watson, Mueller, and Jones Implement in Arapahoe, NE. During this time, Saturdays would be spent hunting with his boys. They would pile into a Scout International with Almond Joys tucked under the seat and hot chocolate in the thermos. Bernie was a crack shot. His rifle an extension of himself. He recalled shooting a brick of ammo a week in high school to perfect his skills and rarely missed a target if he set his sights on it.

Every July Bernie and Mary would load up the station wagon and head to Estes Park for family vacation. Extras were always welcome to tag along. The mountains were one of Bernie’s favorite places.

When CASE bought out International Harvester, Bernie decided to make a change. In March of 1986 Bernie and Mary bought a car dealership in Cambridge, NE. There was only one vehicle in the showroom but that just allowed Bernie to build the business. Being a smart businessman, always striving to make the best decisions for his family and business, Bernie built Bernie Jones GMC to include sales, service, and auto body. Inviting his sons to work alongside him and having success along the way.

Bernie was an exemplary provider for his family. He took excellent care of his own aging parents and always remained close with them. In 2000 he retired. He always found it ironic he ended up retiring across the street from where he started working at 18. He felt he came full circle. During his retirement he and Mary traveled to many places. They enjoyed 12 bus tours, a trip to Hawaii, trips to Branson, Colorado, Georgia and Florida to visit Jeana, and an Alaskan cruise. The trip to Alaska was a favorite and he told everyone they needed to see Alaska. The couple wintered in Texas for 15 years. They made many friends and Bernie especially enjoyed their time there.

Bernie was an easy conversationalist and loved helping others. He coined himself as the “Piano Man” after carrying Mary’s keyboard to her many musical functions. He was always her biggest fan and devoted to making her happy all his days. They began attending the McCook Evangelical Free church and made many good friends. Gene Mahon became a close friend and they enjoyed golfing together. Bernie enjoyed the little details of everyday life and knew every interstate, highway, mile marker, and calculated miles per gallon he’d get on each trip. Truly a skill lost to Google maps. He was a hopeless chocoholic. He passed this trait on to his children, grandchildren, and now, the great grandchildren.

Bernie was patient with the chaos and noise that five children and then eleven rowdy grandchildren bring. He enjoyed having a full house as much as he enjoyed the quiet. Always fairly easy going and a good sport with the bustling household. He and Mary instilled an incredible work ethic into their children and encouraged them to work hard for the things they wanted, try new things, and to always do their best. These things will never be forgotten.

Bernie is preceded in death by his parents, Zelma and Daniel Jones; in-laws, Emma and Emil Stagemeyer; brothers-in-law, Merle and wife, Verna Stagemeyer and Larry Paisley; sister-in-law, Joyce and husband, Myron Hilker; daughter, Mary Ann Jones; grandson, Aaron Jones; and great-granddaughter, Scout Jones.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Lou Jones; five children, Jeff (Pam) Jones of Cambridge, Pat (Linda) Jones of Cambridge, Susan (Kurtis) Huxoll of Cambridge, Jeana (Chris) Kinley of Jacksonville FL, and Beth (Chris) Dorrell of Gretna; 11 grandchildren, Jessica Alexander, Evan Jones, Jake Jones, Danni Jones, Logan Huxoll, Breezy Johnson, Garrett Huxoll, Maddie Dorrell, Lauren Dorrell and Reagan Kinley; as well as a growing brood of great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Karen Paisley; brother-in-law, Pete (Daphna) Stagemeyer and many nieces and nephews.

Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 11:00 am Graveside Services will be held at Cambridge Fairview Cemetery. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Shirley A Phillips - August 07, 1932 - December 03, 2021

Departed: 12/03/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Shirley Ann Phillips, age 89, of Cambridge, Nebr., passed away at the CHI St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, Nebr., on Monday, December 3, 2021. She was born near Curtis, Nebr., on August 7, 1932, to Donald and Violetta (Petersen) Wood.  She attended High School at UNSA in Curtis, graduating in 1950. She attended Kearney State Teachers College and attained a Certificate of Normal Training. Shirley taught country school for two years near Curtis.

On April 20, 1952, Shirley was united in marriage to Preston Phillips at the United Methodist Church in Curtis. To this union four children were born:  Marty, Steven, Becky Sue and Jim.

Shirley was employed at the Bellamy John Deer dealership in Arapahoe. Shirley was Baptized and Confirmed in the Methodist Church of Orafino, Nebr. She taught Sunday School in the Evangelical-United Methodist Church. Shirley was instrumental in organizing baseball and softball teams. Shriley loved to fish. She ran set lines in the creek behind the farm daily with the kids and spent many Sundays on the Medicine Creek fishing. After retirement, she and Preston purchased a camper and would go to Canada for the past 18 years near Saskatchewan, on the Churchill River. They would head north, close to the time that the ice melted, and return home late fall. Shirley was always trying to catch the illusive “Elsie” the big Northern pike. The last several years they were camp hosts and would fly into the resort. Shirley would also host family reunions and the Annual Phillips family catfish tourney.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Becky Sue; her parents, Donald and Violetta.

Shirley is survived by her husband of 69 years, Preston of Cambridge; daughter, Marty and husband, Dennis Petersen of Cambridge; two sons, Steven and wife, Julie Phillips of Grand Junction, CO, Jim and wife, Noelle Phillips of Grena, NE; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; sister, Sharon and husband, Royal Van Horn of Jacksonville, FL; brother, Wayne and wife, Maryann Wood of Overland Park, KS.

The family chose cremation and is planning a memorial service for a future date in 2022. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com. Memorials may be left in Shirley’s name at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Michael "Mike" D. Ross - October 29, 1946 - November 23, 2021

Departed: 11/23/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Michael "Mike" Ross, age 75, of Bartley, NE, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. In keeping with Mike's wishes, a Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 3, 2021, at 10:30 AM at  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge.  Inurnment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge.  Masonic Committal will be held by the Bartley Masonic Lodge #228 AF& AM. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.

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Eugene "Gene" A. Young - May 19, 1923 - November 07, 2021

Departed: 11/07/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Eugene “Gene” A. Young, age 98, of Cambridge, passed away at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born at his grandparents' home in Beaver City, NE on May 19, 1923, to Albert and Eva (Hill) Young. Gene attended school in Indianola, graduating from Indianola High School in 1943. Gene enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1943 serving in World War II and was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Gene was in combat in New Guinea and the Philippines as well as the occupation of Japan for six months.

Gene was united to Patricia “Pat” Witte in Cambridge at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on February 12, 1949.  Gene and Pat celebrated 72 years of marriage. The couple moved to Indianola, where he worked for the telephone company for six years. In 1954 they returned to Cambridge. Gene farmed for a brief time, before he purchased the Allis-Chalmers Implement Dealership. He later expanded his business to include plumbing and electrical business. Gene retired in 2000.

Gene was a continually active man in the community. He served on the city council and was a past mayor. He served as a Volunteer Fireman for over 45 years. Holding offices of Captain and 25 years as the Fire Chief. Gene was active in the American Legion Post in Indianola and Cambridge. He held several offices and was an active member of the Honor Guard for many funerals.

Gene was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and served on the church board. He gave his time and talents to many projects in the church and the fellowship hall for over 40 years. Gene was social, spent many afternoons at coffee with the guys at Gas N Shop. After Gene could not make it to coffee, the fellas would go to the house to continue the fellowship. He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in his shop. He had a story about each item in his shop and could tell where they came from.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Eva Young; son, Philip Young; grandson, Kraig Young; brother, Warren Young and wives, Helen and Irene; nephews, Terry Young, Tim Grafel, and Scott  Grsfel; sister, Naomi (Don) Kelly; brothers-in-law, Paul Mills, Elmore Grafel.

Gene is survived by his wife, Pat; son, Lynn (Joyce) Young of Eustis; daughter, Lisa (Kurt) Gerken of Elwood; daughter-in-law, Deb Young of Cambridge; grandchildren:  Suzanne Neels (Tony) of Gothenburg, Jessica Grindle (Randy) of Kearney, Brooke Lambert (Joe) of Kearney, Kaitlyn Ziola (Michael) of Lincoln, Shawn Young of Omaha, Bronson Gerken (Mary Lou) of Omaha, Christopher Gerken of Elwood, Avery Gerken of Elwood; granddaughter-in-law, Amanda Young of Kearney; 21 great grandchildren; two sisters: Elaine Mills of Arlington, VA, Beverly Grafel of Culbertson, NE; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 11:00 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cambridge with Recitation of the Rosary prior at 10:30 AM with Father Ken Wehr officiating.  Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery of Cambridge with Military Honors.  Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 11, 2021, from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com. Memorials may be left in Gene's name to the family's choice. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.

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Gary John Joseph - November 17, 1943 - October 14, 2021

Departed: 10/14/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Gary John Joseph, age 77, passed away peacefully, at Tri Valley hospital in Cambridge, Neb., on Thursday, October 14, 2021. He was born to Delton and Esther (Madden) Joseph in Cambridge on November 17, 1943. Gary was a fighter from day one, arriving prematurely at only a couple of pounds. He could fit in a shoebox and was fed with an eyedropper. He loved the Cambridge area and lived there all his life.

Gary went to school in a one room schoolhouse north of Cambridge, which still stands today, just south of Harry Strunk Lake. He attended and graduated Cambridge High School in May of 1962. Gary dated and married Connie Burton of Bartley on June 2nd, 1962. To this union, was born his pride and joy, a little girl, Candy.  Gary and Connie would later divorce in the late 1970’s.

Gary was a farmer and raised and sold Hampshire pigs. He also raised cattle with his dad, Delton. One of his favorite places was the sale barn in McCook.  He would talk about taking Candy with him to the sale barn and both putting salted peanuts in their bottle of Coke. He would laugh at the memory of her high stepping through the pasture fearing the appearance of any kind of snake.

Gary sold his farm in 1990 and moved to a cabin on Harry Strunk Lake. During this period of his life he received his real estate license and went to Auctioneer school and graduating the summer of 1987.  Gary loved living at the lake, but jumped at the opportunity to purchase his grandma and grandpa’s house in Cambridge. He had many childhood memories in their home and moved there in the year 2000.

Gary fought diabetes and kidney disease later, and his mobility worsened each year.  Diabetes almost took his foot in 2012 and his doctors prepared him for the worst, but miraculously, his foot got better. The Catholic church was a big influence in Gary’s life and faith was important to him.  He attended church regularly and would watch Sunday Services on TV when he could no longer attend in person.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, Delton and Esther.

He is survived by his daughter, Candy and son-in-law, Steve Cox of North Platte; sister, Kay and brother-in-law, Doug Raburn of Raleigh, NC; nieces: Madde and Sam; nephew, Alex; special friends: JD Maxson of North Platte, NE, Sandi and Gary Groshong of Cambridge, and Dawn Brown of Cambridge.

The family is very thankful to the EMT’s, doctors and nursing staff at the Cambridge hospital that cared for him in his last days.

Rosary will be Saturday, October 30, 2021, at 10:30 AM at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Cambridge, NE, with Mass of Christian Burial following at 11:00 AM. Father Ken Wehr as celebrant.  The family will have a private inurnment at a  later  date.  Friends  may  leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com. Memorials may be left in his name at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary.  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Mary M Trosper- Zimbelman - November 01, 1939 - September 28, 2021

Departed: 09/28/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Mary was born on November 1st, 1939, to Jay and Doris (Meisner) Ruppert, in Quick, Neb., and passed September 28th, 2021, at the age of 29 and a half. (She quit counting after that!)

Mary attended grade school in Quick. When she entered middle school, she stayed in the dorms at Curtis.  While there she worked to help pay her way until she graduated high school. After high school she worked as a phone operator until she met and married Gary Trosper on June 1, 1958, in Norton Kansas. To this union three children were born: Greg, Benny and Sharla.

They made their home in Cambridge as she worked side by side with her husband doing custom farming and Metal Craft irrigation. She was the best hired man he ever had! In addition, she drove a school bus before and after work and enjoyed being an EMT, teaching CPR, coaching softball, and helping with Scouts, in her free time. She was known as “Mom”, not just to her own children, but most of the kids in town.

In 1987 she began traveling with Gary while he worked, settling down in both Arizona and Nevada for a time. After Gary’s death, she moved back to Cambridge where she worked as a CMA at Cambridge Manor.  She spent much of her free time on the dance floor with friend and sister-in-law Donna Wier. It was there she met her second husband, Marlin Zimbleman. She and Marlin were married April 26th, 1992, in Cambridge, Neb.

They made their home in Goodland, Kansas and she worked on the farm alongside Marlin. They enjoyed being active with the Red Cross Disaster Team and were prepared to be called in a moment’s notice for emergencies across the United States, including Hurricane Katrina, and 9/11 at the Pentagon. They also volunteered for The Shriners and enjoyed relaxing at their trailer near Trenton Lake.

After Marlin’s death, she moved to McCook where her full-time job and greatest joy became doting on her grandchildren and great grandchildren, attending every sports game, musical and field day. She went from all the kids in town calling her “mom” to calling her “grandma”.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Doris; husbands, Gary and Marlin; siblings: Dale Ruppert, John Ruppert, Homer Ruppert, Bob Ruppert, Ann Rowley; and numerous beloved brother and sisters-in-law and other relations. She is survived by children, Greg and Heidi Trosper, Benny and Corina Trosper, Sharla Trosper; grandchildren, Derrick, Britta, Kaden, Shelby, Haley, Zach, Amber, Hunter; and nine great grandchildren with another on the way, as well as many more family members and friends. She was a strong and feisty woman who made a difference in so many lives and will never be forgotten by anyone who was lucky enough to know her.

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Dale Edward Allen - January 28, 1941 - September 25, 2021

Departed: 09/25/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Dale Edward Allen, age 80, of Bartley, Neb., passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, September 25, 2021.  He was born on the family farm in Frontier County, Neb., what is now Trail 7 at Medicine Creek Reservoir, to Clarence and Eleanor (Anderson) Allen. Dale attended rural school and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1960.

On November 11, 1962, Dale was united in marriage to Phyllis “Jeanie” Brown in Cambridge. The couple lived on a farm north of Cambridge. Dale was employed by the Cambridge CO-OP for over 26 years working as a floater operator for fertilizer applications. He also farmed and raised cattle before retiring. Dale enjoyed wood working, sculpturing metal, hunting, and fishing. Dale loved the history of Nebraska and would take trips to historic sites and museums.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Eleanor; grandson, Sean Michael Allen; brother, Donald and wife Marie; brothers-in-law: Aaron Menze, Rodney “Sonny” Hinz.

Dale is survived by his wife, Phyllis of Bartley; daughter, Paula and husband, Stuart Waugh of Cambridge; two sons: Steven Allen of Cambridge, Shawn and wife, Jeanette Allen of Holdrege, Neb.; 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters: Pearl Hinz of Arapahoe, Neb.; Margaret and husband, Jerry Chipps of Kearney.

In keeping with Dale’s wishes of cremation, the family will have a private family service at a future date. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com.  Memorials may be left in Dale’s name to the Cambridge Museum.  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Joel Clarence Petersen - September 13, 1959 - September 12, 2021

Departed: 09/12/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Joel Clarence Petersen, passed away on September 12, 2021, at the age of 61, at the Fairmont Nursing Home in Fairmont, Nebraska. Joel was born on September 13th, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Jerry and Anastasia Petersen. Joel was born with Downs Syndrome and during this time, Jerry and Annie were proud to raise him themselves in their loving home. In January of 1960, the family moved to a farm in Cambridge, Nebraska, where Joel spent his childhood.

Joel had one brother, Tim, who was two years younger. They were very close growing up. Joel attended specialized schooling in Palisade, Nebraska, and then at The State School for Trainable Children in Cozad, where he made many friends, learned to read and write, and developed many life skills that made it possible for him to live on his own as he got older.

While in Cozad, Joel competed in Special Olympics and won many events. He was proud of his medals and loved to display them in his living room for others to see. Joel loved to travel and took several bus trips to fun places around the country, some of his favorites were Disney World and Disney Land.

Joel spent most of his life living in Oxford, Nebraska, where he worked for Mid Nebraska Individual Services. While in Oxford he also made many lifelong friends there with town residents and the nice folks that looked after him. He spent many weekends in Cambridge with family and loved going to the Town Talk for dinner and attending the Congregational Church service on Sundays. Joel loved playing pool on the family pool table and also enjoyed watching and attending Husker football games. Family was very important to Joel. He knew everyone's birthday and loved to celebrate with cake and ice cream. He loved supporting his niece, Frankie Petersen Reinwald, and two nephews Gus and Zane Petersen in all of their activities and sports. Joel also loved animals and had many special cats and dogs that he remembered and would talk about, though his favorite was "PeeWee" the cat.

Joel is survived by his parents, Jerry and Anastasia Petersen of Cambridge; his brother, Tim of Cambridge; his niece and nephews: (Tobin) Frankie Reinwald of Lincoln, Neb., Gus (Bailey) Petersen and Zane (Aimee) Petersen of Cambridge. Joel's Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, to be determined.

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Joy Ann Feeken - January 15, 1928 - August 29, 2021

Departed: 08/29/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Joy A. Feeken, age 93, of Cambridge, passed away at the Beaver City Manor, on Sunday, August 29, 2021.  She was born to Theodore “Ted”  and Eunice (Moore) Ohlson in Red Willow County near Bartley, on the family homestead, on January 15, 1928. Joy attended the Sunnyside school for part of her elementary schooling.  She attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945.  Joy had passed her normal training classes and taught 6th grade reading during her senior year of high school.  On the way to school, in a horse and buggy, she would deliver milk and eggs.  She taught in a country school one year before attending Doane College for two years.

On March 25, 1948, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Feeken. He preceded her in death in 2012.  Joy finished her college degree receiving her Bachelor of Education in 1969.  Joy taught 3rd grade at Wilsonville Schools.  She then taught Title I Reading classes in Cambridge for 25 years before retiring.  She also taught GED evening classes during this time.

Joy was constantly busy as a farm wife/mother and teacher; planting a large garden, canning, raising chickens, and keeping up with all the family activities.  She was an excellent seamstress, sewing most of her daughter and two boys' clothing.  She was a 4-H leader and Sunday school teacher. Joy was a member of the First Congregational Church, Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority, the Kum Agin Extension Club, and American Legion Auxiliary.  After retirement she volunteered to help with the reading program at Cambridge School System and at the Cambridge Senior Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Eunice; husband, Bob; son, David; sister, Jean Witte.

Joy is survived by her daughter, Deb and husband, Larry Fellows of Holdrege; son, Dennis and wife, Karen Feeken of Cambridge; six grandchildren:  Bobbie Sharp, Jason (Helen) Feeken, Cody (Chelsey) Feeken, Kristin (Bret) Coward, Ann (Cory) Sander and Sarah (Jeremy) Shaver; 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Reba (Max) Tomlin of Cambridge; sisters-in-law: Jackie Shuemaker of Melbourne, FL, Doris Carmen of Los Angeles, CA; brother-in-law, Jerry Witte of Cambridge.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Congregational Church in Cambridge with George Probasco officiating.  Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.  The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  Memorials may be addressed to either the Cambridge Senior Center or the United Congregational Church. Friends may leave online condolences at lockenourfh.com.  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Norma Jean Wymore - November 05, 1933 - August 26, 2021

Departed: 08/26/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Norma J. Wymore, age 87, of Cambridge, passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney on Monday, August 26, 2021.  Norma Jean Wymore was born November 5, 1933, in Atwood, Kansas.  She was the oldest of five siblings and was a very good sister to brothers Donald, Marvin, sister Alice and baby brother Daniel.  Family was so very important to her and she spent much time with her siblings throughout her years.  In the last seven years of her life she enjoyed almost every Sunday with Alice and brother-in-law Ron Howard and Dan.

Norma attended grades 1-12 in Atwood, Kansas.  Norma was a straight A student in all of her school career.  As a teenager she was very proud of being a lifeguard and a swim teacher at the Atwood Lake.  Norma was a very good swimmer.  After graduating from Atwood High School in 1951, she began working as a telephone switchboard operator.  She was very good at this job, because she had a great memory and once she heard a telephone number, it was locked in her head.

Norma married Virgil F. Versch in August of 1952.  To this union Janet and James were born.  In 1958 they bought a house in Lincoln, Nebraska and there they raised their family.  Norma worked full time as the manager of the credit department in Lincoln’s Montgomery Wards store. In 1965, Norma began working as the secretary of Culler Middle School in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Norma had always wanted to be a teacher and after sharing this with the principal at that school, he talked her into pursuing school at the University of Nebraska. Norma started attending classes part time at the UNL graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1972.  At the same time, she worked full time, was a mom, wife, took care of the house and meals and studied late into the night after her family all went to bed.  She graduated with a master’s degree in Education from UNL in 1976. She later obtained her Specialization in Education with Administration and Supervision in 1984.

Norma was a fantastic teacher.  It was her passion.  She said her favorite grade to teach was third grade because the students were older, and you could teach them new and more things, but they were still young enough that they loved her.  Norma enjoyed their many hugs and bright smiling faces.  Norma went on to become a Media Specialist.  This way she could enjoy every student in the building.  Norma worked in education up until 1998.

COFFEE!  Norma loved to have a cup of coffee with at least one friend a day all of her adult life. Norma always had many friends.  She knew all of her neighbors on the block in Lincoln.  No one was ever a stranger to Norma, she would introduce herself first to someone new, and when that person left, they had a new friend in Norma.  Norma was a very happy person who loved people.  She was a very giving person with a generous heart.  She was always willing to help or serve where she was needed.  Norma was a very sociable person.  She loved to play Bridge, many card games and board games.  Norma loved to plan picnics, meals, get-togethers with her family, relatives, friends and neighbors.  Almost every Sunday afternoon you would find company at Norma’s house all through her life.

In August of 1982, Norma married Harvey E. Minnick and moved to Cambridge, Nebraska.  She embraced the small-town life and became involved in the community.  Harvey and Norma had much fun together.  They both loved to go dancing and they went on many trips together in and out of the country.  Norma said that every morning when they woke up, Harvey would always say to her, “There is my pretty Norma.”  That meant a lot to her.

After Harvey’s death, Norma married Marvin Wymore in October of 2000.  They built a new home about a mile north of Cambridge.  Norma loved living on the “farm”.  She so enjoyed her friendships with Don Harding, Pat Harding, Mike Kubik, Tim Petersen and many other local farmers.  Norma enjoyed being a part of the yearly planting, fertilizing and harvesting of the crops.

Janet, Steve and their children and grandchildren visited Norma at least four times a year for 39 years.  Cambridge became like a second home to them.  James, Judy and their children and their grandchildren went to Cambridge every December for 39 years to celebrate Christmas with Norma.  Norma was a good daughter, she was very close to her mother, Vera.  She was a wonderful and loving mother.  Janet says that she was the best mom ever!  Norma was a fantastic and fun grandmother with all her grandchildren, the great and the great-great, too.  She was interested in each one of them and their lives.  Every single one of them was special to her. Norma had an accident with her car July 7, 2020.  This put her in the hospital for many months.  But, Norma was a fighter, and she worked very hard through many medical procedures, therapies and pain to get back to the life as she once knew it and the independence that she so enjoyed.   It meant so very much to her to be able to drive herself around town (“Look out!  Here comes Norma!”), work at the thrift store, coffee and eat out with her many friends, go to church, go to her club meetings and play Dominoes again!

There is a bible verse framed and hanging in Norma’s house.  It says, “Most Of All, Let Love Guide Your Life” Col 3:14  That is exactly how Norma lived her life.  She did a very good job living on earth and doing what God wanted her to do.

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Paul D tenBensel - October 18, 1928 - August 18, 2021

Departed: 08/18/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Paul D. ten Bensel, age 92, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.  He was born on the family farm south of Cambridge, on October 18, 1928, to Henry J. and Millie (Thompson) ten Bensel.  He attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1946.  Paul was drafted into the United States Army and served with the 8th Corps of Engineers in the Korean Conflict for four years.  He was Honorably Discharged. Paul was united in marriage to Joeann Forrester in North Platte, NE on August 10, 1952.  She preceded him in death on June 2, 2011.

Paul’s life was dedicated to farming.  He raised cattle, broke and trained horses for many family members and friends.  He enjoyed fishing and a good fish dinner.  He would take the kids and fish at Harry Strunk Lake and in the creek in Cambridge.  Paul was a life member of the Wilsonville Baptist-Christian Church.  He was a Ham radio operator, played the trombone and the harmonica as his hobbies.  He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events when possible. He was always willing to help around at the stock pens at the Furnas County Fair. Paul traveled to see family and vacationed in Oregon, Missouri, and Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry and Millie; wife, Joeann; four brothers: Richard, Earnest, Roy and Carl; three sisters: Golda ten Bensel, Ethel Yeager and Ruth Riley.

Paul is survived by his three daughters: Jane (Jimmy D.) Ransdell of North Platte, NE, Lori (Mike) Unger of North Platte, NE, Julie (Rick)Schram of Newcastle, NE; two sons: Steve (Michelle) ten Bensel of Minden, NE, Eric (Leah) ten Bensel of Cambridge; 13 grandchildren: Justin Ransdell, Jamie Ransdell, Tony(Hannah) ten Bensel and McKenna(Brian) Ballou, Jessica(Matt) Ennis, Blake(Lindsey) Schram, Nicole(Sam) Torres, Melissa, Patrick(Sophie) and Matthew Schram, Nathan Unger, Caleb tenBensel, Megan ten Bensel; seven great grandchildren: Jaxon Schram, Elliott Ennis, Isaac Ennis, Sammy Torres, Jeremiah Torres, Taylor Ballou, Boone Ballou; two sisters: June Palmer of Wilsonville; Joyce (Kenneth) Ross of Ft. Worth, TX.

Funeral services will be held at the Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church in Wilsonville, NE on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 11:00 AM with Keith Theobald officiating. A 2:00 PM graveside service will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge.  Visitation will be held on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary in Cambridge from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Family will be present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to greet friends. Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com.  Memorials may be left in Paul’s name to the Wilsonville Baptist Christian Church. Lockenour-Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.

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Jean M Witte - October 27, 1929 - August 08, 2021

Departed: 08/08/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Jean M. Witte, age 91, of Cambridge, passed away at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  She was born near Orafino, Nebraska, on October 27, 1929, to Theodore “Ted” and Eunice (Moore) Ohlson.  Jean attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1947.  On August 31, 1949, she was united in marriage to Gerald “Jerry” Witte in Cambridge at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church.  The couple would have celebrated their 72nd anniversary at the end of August.  Jean and Jerry made their home on the farm south of Cambridge.

Jean was an active member of the St. John’s Catholic Church, Altar Society, the Deanery, and PCCW Dioceses.  She was an excellent seamstress, sewing items like: Baptismal blankets, baby blankets, leisure suits, bridesmaid dresses, and most of her seven children’s clothing.  She was a former member of the Kum-again Club and a 4-H leader.  She and Jerry square danced all over Southwest Nebraska.  Jean enjoyed going to watch her children’s school activities along with her grandchildren’s activities.  She taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to play solitaire and Pinochle.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Eunice Ohlson; daughter, Janet Davis; grandchildren: Bryan Miller, C. Ryan Witte, Abby Renea Witte, and Shelley Ann Witte; granddaughter-in-law, Jo Evans; as well as numerous in-laws.

Jean is survived by her husband, Jerry, of Cambridge; three daughters, Barbara (Duane) Phillips, Brenda (Mark) Miller, and Sharon (Kelly) Evans, all of Cambridge; three sons, Steven (Connie) Witte and Roger (Nan) Witte, both of Cambridge and Mark (Deb) Witte of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joy Feeken of Arapahoe and Reba (Max) Tomlin of Cambridge; son-in-law, Larry Davis of Lawrence, Kansas.

Visitation for Jean will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family present to greet friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  Recitation of the Rosary will be held August 11, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cambridge, with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 A.M. with Father Ken Wehrs officiating. Interment will be in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery of Cambridge.  Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com.  Memorials may be left in Jean’s name to the St. John’s Altar Society.  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.

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Patricia Ann Payton - December 31, 1969 - July 27, 2021

Departed: 07/27/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: September 25, 1931 - July 27, 2021

Pat was born in Cambridge, Nebraska on September 25, 1931. At birth she was adopted by George and Ella Minnick. She grew up on the family farm until her parents moved them into town so Pat could attend the local junior high and high school. While at Cambridge High, Pat sang in the glee club. She also played trumpet in the school band. Pat graduated from high school in 1949. At home, while her father George played the fiddle, Pat accompanied him on the piano.

After finishing high school, Pat attended two years at Kearney State Teachers’ College preparing to be a schoolteacher. She wasn’t able to complete the program at that time. She moved from there to Lincoln, Nebraska to become a telephone operator and lived with friends from Cambridge. While there she reconnected wit n Cambridge, Nebraska on Sh Robert (Bob) Payton. They had known one another since childhood but never dated. After a whirlwind courtship, they were married in Vermillion, South Dakota on October 17, 1952.

Bob served in the Air Force since before they were married. His military career took the family around the US and to other countries. Daughter Linda was born in 1953 and daughter Barbara in 1954. Son John was born in 1956 shortly before the family moved to Italy in 1957. They moved to Libya where son George was born in 1958 while Bob was stationed there.

Pat and family lived in Phoenix, Arizona from 1962-64 when Bob was transferred to Luke AFB in Phoenix. From there they moved to Germany from 1964-67. Pat put her educational training to good use, teaching nursery school at the base school while they lived in Germany.

After leaving Germany in August of 1967, Pat moved the children to Cambridge so they could start the ’67-’68 school year. Bob stayed behind in Germany to finish his final military assignment before retiring that fall. The family had enjoyed living in Phoenix before living in Germany, so they relocated there in May of 1968. Pat spent the rest of her life in Phoenix until her passing.

Before her divorce from Bob in 1974, she trained to be a home health aide so that she could minister to the elderly in the greater Phoenix area. Serving others gave her a great sense of joy and satisfaction in life. She once commented that if she got to live life over again, she would train as a nurse. Pat worked as an aide until she retired in the late 1990’s. Books were a big part of Pat’s life. She was an avid reader and a lifelong learner. She often kept the current book she was reading on her nightstand. In the early 90’s, at 70 years old, Pat learned how to write emails on the computer so that she could correspond with son George and family, who served as missionaries overseas. Pat kept track of family and friends on Facebook. She kept up with current events in the US and around the world. During her final weeks, she was still video chatting with family who lived in Arizona and out of state!

In her heart, Pat was always a spiritual seeker. She had attended various churches on and off. Although Pat had been a Christian since her youth, her life changed in the late 1980’s when she joined Freeway Chapel. She came to a new deeper understanding of what it meant to be a Christian. She felt as if she had become a Christian for the first time, and rededicated her life to following Christ. From that point on, she regularly attended women’s Bible studies and weekly prayer meetings. Pat became a prayer warrior. She prayed for her children and grandchildren, for friends at church and for anyone else that she knew of who needed God’s help. While at Freeway Chapel, she enrolled in their Bible Institute, taught by Dr. Ann McCraw. She loved learning about the Bible so much that she spent the next several years taking Bible courses until she completed her BA in Bible Theology.

In 2003 on her birthday, she moved with daughter Linda and her family to Scottsdale AZ. Later, she began attending Scottsdale Worship Center. She continued to attend weekly services, prayer meetings and Bible studies there, which were all a part of her Christian experience until the Covid crisis in 2020. Everyone who met Pat knew her as a kind, caring person who always had an encouraging word for them. Pat loved helping other people in need as best she could. In addition to God and the Bible, Pat’s greatest love was for her family. She took every opportunity to tell others what her kids were up to. And her heart seemed to get bigger every time a new baby was born into the family. She made sure to spread the news to her kids when she heard that one of the girls was pregnant. Pat sat on pins and needles when due dates got nearer, praying until the little one was safely delivered, then she added the new child to her prayer list. There was always room for one more!

Pat passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2021 in Scottsdale AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Ella Minnick. She is survived by half-sisters: Flossie Fornal of Cardiff NJ, and Allene Trant of Omaha NE; four children and their spouses: Linda (Victor) Hernandez of Scottsdale AZ, Barbie (Del) Mills of Concho AZ, John (Lorie) Payton of Las Vegas NV, and George (Wendy) Payton of Dallas TX; a slew of grandkids (19) and an even bigger slew of great-grandkids (41). And there are three more on the way! She is the mother of a great legacy, a woman of faith, and she was deeply loved by all.

Graveside service will be at the Fairview Cemetery, Cambridge NE on Friday, August 6th at 10:00 am. Memorial service will be held in Scottsdale AZ on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Scottsdale Worship Center.

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Lucille Marie Stevens - July 07, 1927 - July 21, 2021

Departed: 07/21/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Lucille Marie (Horinek) Stevens died peacefully in Loveland, CO on July 21, 2021.  Lucille joined her husband of 70 years, Ernest Stevens, only a few weeks following his death.  She was a wonderful mother to 4 children, and a beloved grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 1 step-grandchild.

Lucille was born on July 7th, 1927 (with twin sister Helen) in Stratton, NE. The sisters spent the first 2 years of their lives living in a sod home on the prairies of northern Kansas.  She was the eldest child of 5 kids, on a family farm north of Atwood, KS.  Lucille attended Pleasant Lawn Grade School, a 1 room country schoolhouse, before moving into town to later graduate from Atwood High School in 1945. After receiving a Diploma in Nursing at St. John’s Nursing School of Salina, Kansas (1948), Lucille began her nursing career at St Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, NE.  On a double date with her twin sister, she met the love of her life, Ernie Stevens.  Lucille and Ernie married in September of 1950.  She went on to work part time as they started their family, which grew to include 2 boys and 2 girls.  The family moved to Casper, WY in 1971 where she enjoyed picnics in the mountains, fishing at Alcova Lake, and dancing the night away. Due to Ernie’s career change they returned to Nebraska in 1977. She spent this time visiting family, working alongside Ernie as they traveled with his job for Grolier, one of the largest American publishers of general encyclopedias.

Lucille and Ernie settled into retirement in the late 1980’s as they moved to Loveland, CO.  Over the years, she and Ernie sashayed their way through 100+ dance halls. Ernie supported Lucille’s love of fashion by helping her pick out the prettiest dresses for their outings.  Lucille enjoyed playing bridge and attending “SilverSneakers” classes with her numerous friends. She was an accomplished cook, great pie maker, and excellent gardener.

Lucille often spoke fondly of memories fishing with her mother at Trenton Dam in Nebraska, trips to Europe with her younger brother Ernie, and mastering the sport of small boat sailing.  She was proud to have raised 4 children (all of whom received advanced degrees). Although Lucille was married to a Protestant, she remained a committed Catholic.

Along with her devoted husband Ernie, she was preceded in death by her parents Adolph F. Horinek and Mary Marie (Dozbaba) Horinek, and twin sister Helen (Horinek) Wenzl.

Lucille is survived by her siblings Virginia (Horinek) Burk (John: deceased), Stephanie (Horinek) Esposito (Andrew: deceased), A.J Horinek (Marjorie), Ernest Horinek (Joan) and Delbert Wenzl (brother-in-law). Other survivors include children David Lee Stevens (Takane), Duane Allen Stevens (Valentyna), Carol Jean (Stevens) Tweedy (Charles: deceased), and Janet Marie (Stevens) Mercer (Michael), and her 6 grandchildren and 1 step-grandchild, Prescott Tweedy (Nicole),  Austin Stevens, Samuel Mercer, Cameron Stevens, Colin Tweedy, Thomas Mercer, and Mika Fish. A Catholic Mass will be held for Lucille in Atwood, KS on September 3, 2021 at 4 pm. Graveside services for both Lucille and Ernie will be held on September 4, 2021 at 1:00 PM at  the Fairview Cemetery, Cambridge, NE. Their

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Warren Newcomb - September 04, 1927 - June 15, 2021

Departed: 06/15/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Warren Newcomb, age 93, passed away at his home near Cambridge on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born September 4, 1927, to parents W. D. and Pearl (Cotton) Newcomb. Warren attended country school through 8th grade at a one-room schoolhouse one-half mile east of his farm home. He attended and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945. He then worked the family farm with his father until he was drafted into the United States Army on March 6, 1946, where he served in the Army Air Corps. He was stationed on the Philippine Islands where he helped guard Japanese POW's after WW II had ended. After being Honorably discharged on May 28, 1947, he returned home, using the money he had saved during his deployment, to buy his first quarter of farm ground. Warren remained living on the family farm, homesteaded by his grandfather Newcomb, until his death.

Warren loved to visit and always invited anyone who drove into the yard to come into his home for coffee and good conversation. Warren remained a bachelor all of his life, but he enjoyed time spent with his nieces and nephews and enjoyed going into town for supper.

He was preceded in death by his parents W. D. and Pearl Newcomb, an infant sister Phyllis, his four brothers Paul (Wilma), Ralph (Ruby), George (Roberta), and Roger (Marilyn), his sister Esther (Harold) Nickerson, and two nieces: Marie (Ray) Degner, Glenda Fantoni; four great nephews: Mike and Barry Degner; Kyle and Tyler Nickerson.

Warren is survived by 15 nieces and nephews, a host of great nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

Funeral services will be held at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary on Monday, June 21st, 2021, at 10:30 AM with Bill Weaver officiating.  Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 20th, 2021, from 3:00 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be left to Rural Med Hospice in Warren’s name.  Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com.  Lockenour-Jones Mortuary entrusted with arrangements.

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Bonnie May Siebecker - February 20, 1927 - June 08, 2021

Departed: 06/08/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Bonnie M. Siebecker passed away at the Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, NE on June 8, 2021.  She was born on the family farm near Holbrook on February 20, 1927 to Albert and Addie (Langston) Robeson.  Bonnie graduated from Holbrook High School in 1944.  She was united in marriage to Carl Siebecker on May 26, 1951.  To this union three sons were born: Jerry, Jim, and Steve.  Carl preceded her in death on January 4, 2002.

The family lived in Superior until they retired and moved to Holbrook. In 1976 they moved to Cambridge. She worked for the Brodstone Hospital, in Superior, later as a bookkeeper for the Holbrook CO-OP.  Bonnie moved to Superior in 2015 to be close to family.  She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary, the Eastern Star.  Bonnie was an excellent cook and was known for her Homemade noodles and her famous cinnamon rolls.  She baked and sold her cinnamon rolls.  She enjoyed knitting, crocheting.   Bonnie travels to Niagara Falls and to the Grand Canyon with her sons. She was preceded in death by her husband: Carl; parents: Addie and Albert; twin sister: Betty (Raymond ) Ficken;  sister: Wilma (Robert Mishler; brother: Fay Robeson

Bonnie leaves to mourn her passing 3 sons: Jerry (Carloyn) West Lafyette, IN; Jim (Carol) of Joplin, MO; Steve (Beth) of Superior, NE; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Pat Robeson of Fremont, NE.

Visitation will be held at the Lockenour Jones Mortuary on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 10:00 am till 5:00 pm.  Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 202, at 10:30 at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary.  Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery of Cambridge.  Memorial may be left in Bonnie's name to the Brodstone Memorial Hospital of Superior, NE.  Friends may leave on-line condolences at lockenourfh.com. In honoring Bonnie's wishes the casket will be closed.

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Ernest Junior Stevens - June 29, 1923 - June 07, 2021

Departed: 06/07/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Ernest Junior Stevens (June 29, 1923 – June 7, 2021) Ernest Jr. Stevens passed away quietly in Loveland, Colorado on June 7th, 2021.  Ernie lived a spectacular life of nearly 98 years. A loving husband and father, Ernie was married to Lucille Marie (Horinek) Stevens of Atwood, Kansas for over 70 years, had four children, and was blessed with six grandchildren.  Ernie was born on June 29th, 1923 to Thomas Ernest Stevens and Bertha Lucille (Decker) Stevens in Cambridge, Nebraska.

He graduated from Cambridge High School and was the last surviving member of the class of 1941. During the war, Ernie was employed by the Boeing Company of Wichita, Kansas as a tool and die technician working on the B-29 Superfortress. Ernie returned to Nebraska working for his father, TE, in the furrier business. The tailoring and fur shop originally located in Cambridge, NE, moved to McCook following the Republican River Flood of 1947. Ernie and family survived the flood, Ernie was asked to guard the tailor shop by sitting on the roof with a shotgun, still in possession by his family, Ernie’s father using a boat, helped rescue people in the community. The family spent months cleaning fur coats for their customer of mud and debris, moving to McCook the next year and establishing Stevens Furs. Ernie spent time in Denver expanded his furrier skills coming back to McCook to help his dad with the family business.

Ernie met and married Lucille Horinek of Atwood, Kansas in 1950 and started a family in McCook, Nebraska. He left the furrier business in 1954 for a new career as an investment adviser with the IDS company remaining in McCook. Ernie and Lucille enjoyed sailing and participating with friends in the McCook Yacht club. He developed lasting friendships across the Midwest, often saying hello to someone at a gas station we thought was a stranger but turns out – dad knew the person.  In the early 70s, Ernie was promoted to division manager with the IDS company and moved to Casper, Wyoming with his family. In the late 70s, Ernie moved to a job with Grolier in Hastings, Nebraska where both he and Lucille were able to work together as a team for over a decade.

Ernie and Lucille retired to Loveland, Colorado in the late 80s, where they attended dancing lessons – traveling to over 100 different establishments perfecting their moves. Ernie learned to fly in 1960 and was an avid pilot; even piloting a twin-engine airplane at the age of 97. A product of the depression, he was known throughout his family as a penny pincher, shopping at Goodwill for the latest’s style in repurposed clothing. Forever turning off lights in the house while living comfortably into old age, enjoying pranking with his family, once getting a letter in the mail, written on a plastic bouncy ball from his brother Jack.

Ernie is survived by his wife, Lucille, of Loveland, CO, his brother, Jack Stevens and sister-in-law, Norma (Hoxsy)Stevens, of McCook NB, his brother-in-law George Clough of North Platte, NE; his children, David Lee Stevens wife, Takane Aizeki, of Denver, CO, Duane Allen Stevens, wife, Valentyna Stevens, of Plano TX, Carol Jean(Stevens)Tweedy, of Ft. Collins, CO, and Janet Marie(Stevens)Mercer with husband, Michael Mercer, of Vienna VA, and his six grandchildren Prescott Tweedy and spouse Nicole(Piccirillo)Tweedy of Burlington VT, Austin Stevens of Oak Harbor WA, Samuel Mercer of Fairfax VA, Cameron Stevens of Raleigh, NC, Colin Tweedy of Fort Collins, COand Thomas Mercer of Vienna, VA. and his sister Linda Kay (Stevens) Clough. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Vaughn Roland and Larry Gene; sister Linda Kay (Stevens) Clough.

Ernie will be sorely missed by all family and friends who intersected his life. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

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Robert "Bob" Gerald Newcomb - July 12, 1927 - May 30, 2021

Departed: 05/30/2021 (Cambridge)

Obituary Preview: Robert “Bob” Gerald Newcomb passed away Sunday, May 30th, 2021, at the age of 93 at the Bertrand Nursing Home.  He was born July 12, 1927 at the family homestead north of Cambridge in Frontier County to Edward and Grace (Baker) Newcomb.  He was the fourth of five children for Edward and Grace.

Bob attended the first through eighth grades in a one-room country school north of Cambridge.  He attended Cambridge High School and graduated as a member of the CHS Class of 1945.  While in high school Bob participated in football, basketball, and track.  He also spent summers in Cambridge as a lifeguard at the public pool.

Following graduation, Bob served in the United States Navy for a year.  After being discharged from the Navy, he enrolled at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln.  Bob often spoke of his fond memories of rooming with his younger brother, Ross, as well as attending classes with Warren Buffett.  He graduated from UNL with his Master’s in Education, Teaching Certificate in the spring of 1950.

Bob married Janice Haussler.  To this marriage, a son, Robert Douglas (Doug) Newcomb was born in 1952.  Bob and Janice divorced after a brief time.

Hampton, Nebraska was where Bob began his teaching and coaching career.  He taught for two years at Hampton.  Then he taught and coached at Friend, Nebraska for three years.  Bob then accepted a teaching position in Anchorage, Alaska.  Bob and Doug drove to Anchorage in the summer of 1957.  After the visit, Bob decided that was not going to be a good fit for him and his young son.  The cost of living was very high, and it was so far from home.

In the fall of 1957, Bob started his 33-year teaching and coaching career at Bartley, Nebraska.  He also met another young teacher at Bartley, Arlene Gramm, who had joined the Bartley staff just a year earlier.  After a year-long courtship, Bob and Arlene were married in a double ceremony with Arlene’s sister Edna and Arnold Warren in Bethune, Colorado on August 2, 1958.  Bob and Arlene had three additional sons, Gary, Larry, and Craig.

In 1962, Bob earned his Lifetime Education Administration Certificate from Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, Colorado.  He became Principal at Bartley High School in the fall of 1962, a position he held until he retired in the spring of 1990.

Bob became affectionately known as “Bartley Bob”.  He taught a variety of social science courses and coached football, boys’ basketball, and track.  He and Arlene sponsored countless dances, proms and Senior Sneak Trips to Colorado.  He thoroughly enjoyed working with Bartley School Superintendents, Max Ingram, Dale Eberhart, and Glen Troyer, but there was probably nothing better than coaching football alongside his best friend, Roy “Junior” Hart, under the Friday night lights.

Several memorable, lifelong friendships were developed during the time Bob worked for the U.S. Geological Survey Office.  He worked there both full-time and a few summers, as well.  In addition to the people, Bob enjoyed the opportunity to work outdoors.

Bob and Arlene enjoyed gardening together and always had such a variety of produce—strawberries, cucumbers, potatoes, and peppers.  They also enjoyed morning coffee on their deck surrounded by Arlene’s beautiful flowers, riding bikes and taking walks around a few blocks in Bartley.

Bob’s family was one of his greatest treasures.  He took great pride in each of his four boys and their school activities, then work careers and their families.  He found a way to spend time with each of his boys, whether through school activities, sports, hunting, fishing or by taking leisurely drives around Harry Strunk Reservoir north of Cambridge.

He enjoyed visiting Arlene’s family in Kansas and Colorado, his family in Colorado and Idaho and his children and grandchildren as often as possible, but he also greatly enjoyed having company (family, friends, the coffee gang) in his home.  A good cup of coffee or a cold glass of iced tea around the kitchen table with simple conversation was best.

Bob was a member of Kemper Memorial Methodist Church in Bartley at the time of his death.  He was a member of the Lions Club, the Legion, the Elks Club in McCook and a Lifetime Member of the Nebraska Coaches’ Association.

Giving back to the community through various volunteer efforts was important to Bob and Arlene.  They actively participated in summer community events, celebrations, and parades.  They often assisted at The Bartley Café.

Leaving those to mourn his death, but celebrate his life include:  his wife of nearly 63 years, Arlene (Gramm) of Bartley, sons and daughters-in-law, (Robert) Doug Newcomb, Stratton; Gary Newcomb, Bartley; Larry and Shari (Bunger) Newcomb, Minden and Craig and Trista (Hitzemann) Newcomb, Bertrand.  Four grandchildren:  Kari and husband Tim Vacek, Lincoln; Kayla and husband Scott Smalley, McCook; Kyle and wife Hayley (Storm) Newcomb, Stratton and Dawson Newcomb, Bertrand.  Six great-grandchildren:  Tricia, Teddy, Molly and Luke Vacek, Lincoln; Hailey and Hayden Smalley, McCook.  Sister-in-law Edna Warren, Kanorado, Kansas and a host of nieces, nephews and cherished friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Grace (Baker) Newcomb; parents-in-law, William and Martha (Stahlecker) Gramm; brothers and sisters-in-law, Winton and Maxine Newcomb, William (Bill) and Virginia (Ginny) Newcomb and Ross and Mae Newcomb; sisters and brothers-in-law Ruby (Newcomb) Estergard Hutcheson, Willard Estergard and Bill Hutcheson; brother-in-law Arnold Warren; two nephews, Ryan Warren and Tommy Newcomb; and niece Kristi Temple.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It serves as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with friends, family, and community.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries are important because they provide a way to honor and remember the deceased, while also informing others of their passing. They can also serve as a historical record, providing valuable information for genealogical research and family histories.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, an obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or newspaper. In some cases, a professional obituary writer may be hired to craft the notice.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include a brief biography, achievements, and accomplishments.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs. Online obituaries often have more flexibility in terms of length.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many newspapers and online obituary platforms allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can help make the obituary more personal and meaningful.

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Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may have online submission forms or email addresses where you can send the obituary.

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A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, usually including only the basic facts such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary provides more detailed information about the person's life and legacy.

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The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the newspaper or online platform. Some publications may charge by the word or line, while others offer package deals or flat fees.

Can I edit an obituary after it has been published?

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What if I need help writing an obituary?

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What if I want to correct errors in an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication or online platform directly to report any errors or inaccuracies. They may be able to issue a correction or update the online version.

Can I create a memorial webpage for my loved one?

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How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites like Ancestry.com or Newspapers.com. Local libraries or genealogical societies may also have access to historical records and archives.

What if I'm unsure about what to say in an obituary?

Talk to family members, friends, or a funeral director for guidance and inspiration. You can also look at examples of other obituaries for ideas on how to structure and phrase your tribute.

Can I include funeral service details in an obituary?

Yes, it's common to include information about funeral services, visitation hours, and burial arrangements in the obituary so that friends and family know how to pay their respects.