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Marilyn Fischer, 56

NORTH PLATTE — Marilyn Louise Fischer, 56, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Odean Colonial Chapel, C & Sycamore, North Platte, with Brother Don Mink, co-pastor of the Indian Mission Church of God at Alliance, officiating.

Jean Hoag, 91

ALLIANCE — Jean Hoag, 91, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Bates-Gould Chapel, with Norma Jensen officiating.

Lorine Rothwell, 83

TRYON — Lorine Rothwell, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at her home, following a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Hyannis Congregational Church, with Rev. Vonne Andersen officiating.

Anna C. Hoelting, 86

ALLIANCE — Anna Catherine Hoelting, 86, passed away on Aug. 14, 2008, at Highland Park Care Center. A Rosary will be at 9 a.m. and a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at St. Ann's Catholic Church at Doniphan.

William Strasburger, 91

ALLIANCE — William "Wesley" Strasburger, 91, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Alliance Berean Church, with Rev. Robert Townsend officiating.

Marion Bowen, 87

HARPER, Kan. — Marion T. “Pete” Bowen, 87, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Prairie Rose Funeral Home at Harper.

June Bullock, 83

ALLIANCE — June Bullock, 83, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Highland Park Care Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Branch President Ron Fletcher officiating.

Albert G. Cheatle, 89

SCOTTSBLUFF — Albert G. Cheatle, 89, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Per Al’s request, there will be no services. A family viewing was Tuesday, Aug. 5, with cremation following.

William Linenbrink, 78

HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — William D. Linenbrink, 78, passed away on Aug. 3, 2008, at the Veterans Medical Center at Hot Springs, S.D. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery at Merriman.

Michael Raum, 61

ALLIANCE — Michael H. Raum, 61, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Alliance Cemetery.

Irene Homrighausen, 93

ALLIANCE — Irene Colerick Homrighausen, 93, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Stephen T. Roosa officiating.

Elaine Hovorka, 58

HEMINGFORD — Elaine E. Hovorka, 58, died Monday, July 29, 2008, at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at St. John's United Lutheran Church at Alliance. Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home at Alliance.

Phylbert Scott, 87

BROKEN BOW — Phylbert A. Scott, 87, formerly of Ansley, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the Golden Living Center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Govier Brothers Funeral Home, with her son Ed Scott officiating. Interment will be at the Westerville Cemetery.

Bernard Lineback, 77

GERING — Bernard Freeman Lineback, 77, died Monday, July 28, 2008, at his home. Cremation has been held at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory at Scottsbluff. His memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, Jolliffe Funeral Home, with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Inurnment will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Gering.

Elaine Hovorka, 58,

HEMINGFORD — Elaine Hovorka, 58, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Hemingford Community Care Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Howard Dunsmore, 89

ALLIANCE — Howard N. Dunsmore, 89, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital. Memorial services are pending with Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Olive I. Kingry, 93

ALLIANCE — Olive I. Kingry, 93, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Bates-Gould Chapel, with Norma Jensen officiating.

Katherine Good, 88

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. — Katherine C. (Mulloy) Good, 88, died July 23, 2008, three years after suffering a severe heart attack and stroke. Graveside services at Forest Lawn, Cypress, Calif., are pending.

Duane Tolstedt, 77

BAYARD - Duane Tolstedt, 77, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his home. A graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 25, at the Bayard Cemetery, with Pastor Brad Kihlthau officiating.

Ronald G. DeBoer, 62

ALLIANCE — Ronald G. DeBoer, 62, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his home. Memorial services are pending with Bates-Gould Funeral Home.

Evelyn Lattin, 73

HEMINGFORD — Evelyn Joyce Lattin, 73, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Private family services will be at a later date.

Lawrence Madsen, 79

SENECA — Lawrence “Lorney” Madsen, 79, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital at Alliance. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. MDT Thursday, July 24, at Seneca cemetery, with Rev. Linda Martin officiating.

Michael Tooley, 65

GETTYSBURG, S.D. — Michael “Mike” Tooley, 65, formerly of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2008, following a short stay at Fort Meade VA Hospital at Sturgis, S.D. He has been cremated, and his ashes will be scattered at sea with a Military Service and Honors by the U.S. Navy.

Elizabeth J. Bennett, 87

KEARNEY — Elizabeth J. Bennett, 87, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the O’Brien – Straatmann Funeral Home.

Evelyn Joyce Lattin

HEMINGFORD — Joyce Lattin died Saturday, June 19, 2008 at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Pauline Roland, 78

SCOTTSBLUFF — Pauline “Polly” Ann Roland, 78, died Thursday evening July 17, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center at Scottsbluff. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be10 a.m. Monday, July 21, at St. Agnes Catholic Church at Scottsbluff, with Frs. Phil Flott and Ed Cortney officiating.

Nancy J. Broers, 69

LEWELLEN — Nancy Jo Broers, 69, of Lewellen passed away July 15, 2008, in Fort Collins, Colo., after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, in the Lewellen United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Weinerman officiating.

Rosalee Preyer, 74

ALLIANCE — Alice Rosalie High Bull Stephens Preyer, 74, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Highland Park Care Center. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Indian Mission-Church of God, with Revs. Linda Abold and Don Mink officiating.

Susan N. Derry, 44

ALLIANCE — Susan N. Derry, 44, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the Indian Mission-Church of God, with Br. Don Mink officiating.

Dorothie C. Vetter, 93

ALLIANCE - Dorothie C. Vetter, 93, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. There will be private family memorial services at a later date.

Taylor ‘TJ’ Green, 19

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Taylor James “TJ” Green, 19, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008.

George Ackerman, 63

ALLIANCE — George Bartley Ackerman, 63, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, surrounded by his family, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Fr. James Heithoff officiating.

Kelly R. Bickford, 49

SIDNEY — Kelly R. Bickford, 49, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bob Mortvedt officiating.

Theodora Byrdeen Carlson Worley, 77

Theodora Brydeen Carlson Worley , formerly of Potter, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Kadlec Hospital at Richland, following heart surgery on June 25. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.kayserschapel.com. Kayser's Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Wilfred V. Jensen, 83

ALLIANCE — Wilfred Viggo Jensen, 83, passed away June 29, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Revs. Martin T. Schnare and Richard C. Mueller officiating. Inurnment will be at the Alliance Cemetery.

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Jean Hoag, 91 ALLIANCE — Jean Hoag, 91, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Bates-Gould Chapel, with Norma Jensen officiating. Lorine Rothwell, 83 TRYON — Lorine Rothwell, 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at her home, following a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the Hyannis Congregational Church, with Rev. Vonne Andersen officiating. Anna C. Hoelting, 86 ALLIANCE — Anna Catherine Hoelting, 86, passed away on Aug. 14, 2008, at Highland Park Care Center. A Rosary will be at 9 a.m. and a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at St. Ann's Catholic Church at Doniphan. William Strasburger, 91 ALLIANCE — William "Wesley" Strasburger, 91, passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Alliance Berean Church, with Rev. Robert Townsend officiating. Marion Bowen, 87 HARPER, Kan. — Marion T. “Pete” Bowen, 87, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Prairie Rose Funeral Home at Harper. June Bullock, 83 ALLIANCE — June Bullock, 83, died Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008, at Highland Park Care Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, with Branch President Ron Fletcher officiating. Albert G. Cheatle, 89 SCOTTSBLUFF — Albert G. Cheatle, 89, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Per Al’s request, there will be no services. A family viewing was Tuesday, Aug. 5, with cremation following. William Linenbrink, 78 HOT SPRINGS, S.D. — William D. Linenbrink, 78, passed away on Aug. 3, 2008, at the Veterans Medical Center at Hot Springs, S.D. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery at Merriman. Michael Raum, 61 ALLIANCE — Michael H. Raum, 61, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at the Alliance Cemetery. Irene Homrighausen, 93 ALLIANCE — Irene Colerick Homrighausen, 93, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Stephen T. Roosa officiating. Elaine Hovorka, 58 HEMINGFORD — Elaine E. Hovorka, 58, died Monday, July 29, 2008, at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, at St. John's United Lutheran Church at Alliance. Burial will be in the Hemingford Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home at Alliance. Phylbert Scott, 87 BROKEN BOW — Phylbert A. Scott, 87, formerly of Ansley, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at the Golden Living Center. Her funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at Govier Brothers Funeral Home, with her son Ed Scott officiating. Interment will be at the Westerville Cemetery. Bernard Lineback, 77 GERING — Bernard Freeman Lineback, 77, died Monday, July 28, 2008, at his home. Cremation has been held at the Jolliffe Funeral Home Crematory at Scottsbluff. His memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, Jolliffe Funeral Home, with Fr. Gerald Harr officiating. Inurnment will be in West Lawn Cemetery at Gering. Elaine Hovorka, 58, HEMINGFORD — Elaine Hovorka, 58, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Hemingford Community Care Center. Funeral arrangements are pending with Bates-Gould Funeral Home. Howard Dunsmore, 89 ALLIANCE — Howard N. Dunsmore, 89, died Friday, July 25, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital. Memorial services are pending with Bates-Gould Funeral Home. Olive I. Kingry, 93 ALLIANCE — Olive I. Kingry, 93, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, at the Bates-Gould Chapel, with Norma Jensen officiating. Katherine Good, 88 LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. — Katherine C. (Mulloy) Good, 88, died July 23, 2008, three years after suffering a severe heart attack and stroke. Graveside services at Forest Lawn, Cypress, Calif., are pending. Duane Tolstedt, 77 BAYARD - Duane Tolstedt, 77, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his home. A graveside service with military honors will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 25, at the Bayard Cemetery, with Pastor Brad Kihlthau officiating. Ronald G. DeBoer, 62 ALLIANCE — Ronald G. DeBoer, 62, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his home. Memorial services are pending with Bates-Gould Funeral Home. Evelyn Lattin, 73 HEMINGFORD — Evelyn Joyce Lattin, 73, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Private family services will be at a later date. Lawrence Madsen, 79 SENECA — Lawrence “Lorney” Madsen, 79, died Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital at Alliance. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. MDT Thursday, July 24, at Seneca cemetery, with Rev. Linda Martin officiating. Michael Tooley, 65 GETTYSBURG, S.D. — Michael “Mike” Tooley, 65, formerly of Alliance, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2008, following a short stay at Fort Meade VA Hospital at Sturgis, S.D. He has been cremated, and his ashes will be scattered at sea with a Military Service and Honors by the U.S. Navy. Elizabeth J. Bennett, 87 KEARNEY — Elizabeth J. Bennett, 87, died Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the O’Brien – Straatmann Funeral Home. Evelyn Joyce Lattin HEMINGFORD — Joyce Lattin died Saturday, June 19, 2008 at the Hemingford Community Care Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Pauline Roland, 78 SCOTTSBLUFF — Pauline “Polly” Ann Roland, 78, died Thursday evening July 17, 2008, at Regional West Medical Center at Scottsbluff. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be10 a.m. Monday, July 21, at St. Agnes Catholic Church at Scottsbluff, with Frs. Phil Flott and Ed Cortney officiating. Nancy J. Broers, 69 LEWELLEN — Nancy Jo Broers, 69, of Lewellen passed away July 15, 2008, in Fort Collins, Colo., after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, in the Lewellen United Methodist Church with Rev. Ray Weinerman officiating. Rosalee Preyer, 74 ALLIANCE — Alice Rosalie High Bull Stephens Preyer, 74, died Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Highland Park Care Center. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the Indian Mission-Church of God, with Revs. Linda Abold and Don Mink officiating. Susan N. Derry, 44 ALLIANCE — Susan N. Derry, 44, died Monday, July 14, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the Indian Mission-Church of God, with Br. Don Mink officiating. Dorothie C. Vetter, 93 ALLIANCE - Dorothie C. Vetter, 93, died Tuesday, July 15, 2008, at Good Samaritan Health Care Center. There will be private family memorial services at a later date. Taylor ‘TJ’ Green, 19 RAPID CITY, S.D. — Taylor James “TJ” Green, 19, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. George Ackerman, 63 ALLIANCE — George Bartley Ackerman, 63, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2008, surrounded by his family, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with Fr. James Heithoff officiating. Kelly R. Bickford, 49 SIDNEY — Kelly R. Bickford, 49, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 16, at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Bob Mortvedt officiating. Theodora Byrdeen Carlson Worley, 77 Theodora Brydeen Carlson Worley , formerly of Potter, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Kadlec Hospital at Richland, following heart surgery on June 25. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the First Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.kayserschapel.com. Kayser's Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Wilfred V. Jensen, 83 ALLIANCE — Wilfred Viggo Jensen, 83, passed away June 29, 2008, at Box Butte General Hospital. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Revs. Martin T. Schnare and Richard C. Mueller officiating. Inurnment will be at the Alliance Cemetery.


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