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Dorothy Lawson
CHADRON — Dorothy Lawson, 87, of Chadron, died Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2000, at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, with Rev. K.F. Kaleuati officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Farmer City, Ill. A memorial has been established for United Methodist Church in Chadron or Pioneer Manor Nursing home in Hay Springs. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, P.O. Box, Chadron, NE 69337. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
She was born January 27, 1913, in Farmer City, Ill., to Bert and Mary (Hoffman) Stalker.
She is survived by her son, Randy (Doralie) Lawson of Chadron; sister, Helen Vance of Loda, Ill.; brother, Lynn Stalker of Champagne, Ill.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Jose E. Lopez
BAYARD — Jose E. Lopez, 91, of Bayard, died Tuesday, October 24, 2000, at the Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. (CDT) Saturday, October 28, 2000, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Garden City, Kan., with Father E. Baker officiating. Interment will be in the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kan. Memorials have been established to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard. Friends may call the Bayard Memorial Chapel from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. A Vigil Service will be 6 p.m. Thursday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bayard.
He was born August 27, 1909, in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico, to Luis and Tiburcia (Estrada) Lopez. He was baptized on February 9, 1910 at the Saint Maria de Guadalupe Church in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico. Joe and his sister, Grace moved with their parents from Mexico to the United States when he was about nine months old. His parents were looking for work and for a better way of life, so they decided to leave their country and come to the United States. Relatives and friends had moved from Mexico to the United States, they settled in Deerfield, Kan., where they found work and homesteaded. While growing up, he attended the country schools and quit school when he was old enough to work to help make a living. He worked in the fields with his parents thinning beets and doing various farm work around the Deerfield area. He also worked as a temporary for the Union Pacific railroad and Great Western Sugar Factory in Garden City, Kan. As time went on he met a young lady named Patrosinia Gonzales, who had come from Mexico and who lived with her parents in Lakin, Kan. At the age of 21, Joe married 19-year-old Patrosinia and moved to Scott City, Kan., where they settled down to live and Joe got a job as a hired man for a wheat and cattle rancher. Twelve children were born and most of them were born at the same house on a farm eight miles from town. The children were growing up and attended the country schools until they transferred to a school in Shallow Water, Kan., where they were bussed to school and no longer had to walk. The children were growing and it was taking more money to raise a large family. He decided to look for work where the children could help to make a living by working in the fields. After much consideration and making a few contracts, he and his wife made a decision to move the family to Nebraska to find work. He heard about the sugar factory in Bayard, and having experience working for Great Western Sugar company in Garden City, Kan., he chose to move his family Bayard. He decided he would work the fields with his family thinning beets in the summer and work for Great Western during campaign. He worked hard with his family and accomplished what he planned to do to raise and feed them. Meanwhile, two more children were born and Joe was busy trying to make a living and raise his family. As time went on his family was getting smaller in size as the children grew up and married or joined the armed forces. He no longer needed to work out in the fields, so he got a steady job working for Earl Faulkner at the Bayard Elevator. He worked for Earl for quite a few years until his transfer to Simplot. He retired from Simplot on April of 1975. He lost his wife to cancer in December of 1975, eight months after retirement. After living alone for a few years, he sold his home and moved to East Lawn Manor and lived there until last February. He suffered a light stroke, so he moved to the Chimney Rock Villa.
All his children and grandchildren loved him and feel very blessed to have a wonderful dad and grandpa like Joe. He also enjoyed music and played with several bands. The latest one was the "Old Timers Band" from Bayard, who got together and played their music at the Senior Center, The Veterans Home in Scottsbluff and at the Chimney Rock Villa. They also participated and played their music for "Pioneer Days" celebration. When he lived in Scott City, Kan. he joined a Country Western Band. Dances were held every Saturday night in other small towns that surrounded the Scott City area. The band would get together one night during the week at Joe’s farm house to practice for the next dance held that weekend. His children would always look forward for the group to come over to practice, for they also enjoyed the old country music. He had a collection of old time records which include: Mexican polkas, Country Western, some German polkas and religious music. His favorite singers were Eddie Arnold and Patsy Cline, any mariachi group, and polka bands. Joe owns many instruments and all have a lot of memories that his children can tell stories about. During the Christmas holidays, he would always bring out his guitar and start playing Christmas carols and would gather his children to sing along.
He is survived by his children, Alex Lopez of Bridgeport, Alice Herrera of Garden City, Kan., Angie Navarro of Phoenix, Ariz., Gloria Muniz of Lincoln, Lucille Vera of Bayard, Jane Stark of Bristow, Okla., Tony Lopez of Grand Island, Carmen Arsiaga of Lincoln, Mary Auman of Lincoln, Joe Lopez, Jr., of Lincoln, Louis Lopez of Madison, Henry Lopez of Wilber, Lori Matthiessen of Milford, and Frank Lopez of Lincoln; 47 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, and four grandchildren.
Richard A. ‘Dick’ Pierce
TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Richard A. "Dick" Pierce, 67, of Torrington, Wyo., died Sunday, October 22, 2000, at Torrington Community Hospital. The Colyer Funeral Home was in charge of the cremation arrangements.
He was born on September 1, 1933, in Long Branch, N. J., to Harold and Mary (Fisher) Pierce. He grew up and went to school in Long Beach, N.J.; graduating from Long Beach High School. He then joined the U. S. Navy and served on the USS Rickwell which was stationed in Norfolk, Va. He worked in the construction trades for several years in the New Jersey area. He married Elizabeth Rummer in 1951 and they were later divorced. He moved to Denver in 1959 where he worked in auto sales; and later to Cheyenne, Wyo. where he continued to work in auto sales. On July 19, 1968, he married Tina Blankenbaker in Las Vegas, Nev.. The couple moved to Torrington, Wyo. in 1969, where he sold mobile homes until his retirement in 1987.
He was a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and AM VETS all in Cheyenne, Wyo.
He is survived by his wife, Tina of Lingle, Wyo.; two sons, Edward Pierce of Brick, N.J., and Richard A. Pierce, Jr., of Forked River, N.J.; two daughters, Grace Orner of New Egypt, N.J., and Debra Moberley of Lingle, Wyo.; one sister, Daisy Plancey of Ocean Port, N.J.; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Gene S. Weber
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Gene S. Weber, 68, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Saturday, October 21, 2000. Cremation has been held and inurnment will be 10 a.m. November 18, 2000, at Scottsbluff Fairview Cemetery.
He was born August 15, 1932, in Loveland, Colo., to George H. and Gladys I. Weber. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School, class of 1950. He attended Scottsbluff Junior College and Colorado A & M. He married Georgene Woods in 1954. Three daughters were born to this marriage. He later married Lynn Shull. He retired from Northrup Aviation after 28 years.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Keith (Florene) of Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughters, Leigh Akiyama (Greg), Valerie Flynn (Chris), Kay Mergl (Allan), Leann Daniels (Dan), and Rob Shull (Tracy); and 11 grandchildren.
Dorothy Ballard
MITCHELL — Dorothy Ballard, 78, of Mitchell, died Monday, November 6, 2000, at the Mitchell Care Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Jones Mortuary in Mitchell.
Esther Chambers
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Esther Chambers, 84, of Anchorage, Alaska, died Thursday, November 2, 2000, at the Providence Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska. A memorial service will be Friday, November 10, 2000, at the First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage, with Dr. Blevik officiating. In lieu of flowers, her family has requested memorial contributions to the Anchorage Women’s Club General Scholarship Fund, Box 100273, Anchorage, AK 99510.
She was born July 16, 1916, in Scottsbluff, Neb., to Mr. and Mrs. George Lackmann. She attended schools in Scottsbluff and then received a degree in nursing from the Scottsbluff Clinic as an office nurse and became the surgical assistant to Dr. Ted Riddell. In early 1946, mutual friends introduced her to Glen Chambers of Minatare who had returned from overseas in the U.S. Army. In May, Glen left for Anchorage to accept a position with Yukon Equipment. In January 1947, he sent for her. Rev. Rolland Armstrong married them in the First Presbyterian Church, then on the corner of 5th and F. She went to work for the CAA (now the FAA) and was employed there until she gave birth to their daughter, Delynne.
She was active in various civic organizations including the Anchorage Women’s Club of which she was a life member, the Anchorage Symphony League, and the women’s organization of the First Presbyterian Church. She was active in the Rotary Anns, an auxiliary of the Rotary Club, serving one year as its president. She liked to garden and was an avid reader and a member of the Women’s Club Book Review. She enjoyed working with fabrics, and was an accomplished seamstress.
She is survived by her husband, Glen of 3954 Geneva Place, Anchorage, AK 99508; her daughter, Delynne; one sister, Carolyn Smith of Kansas City; and two brothers, Leonard Lackmann of Moorhead, Minn., and Roland Lackmann of Fargo, N.D.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Alvin L. Keim
CHADRON — Alvin L. Keim, 84, of Chadron, died Sunday, November 5, 2000, at Crestview Care Center. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2000, at Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron, with Dale DeRaad and Dwight Craig officiating. Military services will be provided by the Veterans Honor Guard in Chadron. Burial will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, S.D. A memorial has been established to the Chadron Fire Department and Rescue Unit or the donor’s choice. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
He was born March 14, 1916, in Bruning, Neb., to Frank and Tracy Keim. He moved to Chadron in 1936 and married Mildred Vassar on November 15, 1941. He was affiliated with the VFW, American Legion and the Elks Lodge #1399.
He is survived by his son, Arlin A. Keim of Bonaire, Ga.; daughter, Correne Hume of Alliance; brothers, Erwin Keim of Chadron, Franklin Keim of Chadron, and David Keim of Bridgeport; sisters, Edna Whaley of Broken Bow, Ravay Kleeb of Sargeant, Annalee Coday of Jacksonville, Fla., and Kathryn Peak of Ocala, Fla.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Reed Loomis Jr.
MITCHELL — Reed Loomis Jr., of Mitchell, died Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at his home. Funeral services are pending with the Jones Mortuary in Mitchell.
Wanda M. Skeel
CHADRON — Wanda M. Skeel, 72, of Chadron, died Monday, November 6, 2000, at home. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, November 9, 2000, at the Church of Christ Christian, with Pastor Ken Petersen officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
She was born August 10, 1928, in Hot Springs, S.D., to Carl and Marie Ash. She lived in Clinton until the age of 17 when she moved to Chadron with her parents. She owned Wanda’s Cafe for several years and was a cook at the Church Wagon Cafe for many years. On July 5, 1976, she married Alfred “Doc” Skeel and they moved to Harrison, where they owned and operated the Village Inn Motel and Restaurant. From there they moved to Newcastle, Wyo., where she was Head Dietitian at the hospital and nursing home. She returned to Chadron in 1990. She worked as a cook for CSC for several years and was employed by Eastward Elementary as a cook at the time of her death.
She was a loving and loyal person who never said “no” to anyone who needed her. She will be so dearly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred “Doc” Skeel of the home; her mother, Marie Brown of Chadron; two daughters, Sherry (Ed) Rhoads of Alliance, and Teri Childs of North Platte; two sons, Don (Sandy) Brodrick of Chadron, and Jim (Cindy) Brodrick of Chadron; three step-children, Charlie Skeel of Billings, Mont., Candy Conety of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Gary (Angie) Hoagland of Rushville; 20 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a step-sister, Carol (Alan “Pug”) Livermont of Pierre, S.D.
She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Ash; her step-father, Sam Brown; her grandson, Justin Childs; and a step-brother and a step-sister.
Raymond Weimer
GERING — Raymond Weimer, age 76, of Gering, died Monday, November 6, 2000 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2000, at The Gering Zion Church, with Pastor Paul Hebbert officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Memorials may be made to the church. Friends who wish may call at The Jolliffe Funeral Home from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday.
He was born January 6, 1924, in Sheboygan, Wis., to Henry and Mary (Romick) Weimer. When he was two years old, he moved with his family to Sugar City, Idaho, where he received his early education. He returned to the Gering Valley when he was 13 years old and attended school in Melbeta. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. As a young man, he loved to dance and travel. He married Frieda Gantz on May 21, 1944 in Scottsbluff and the couple lived in Melbeta for a short time before moving to the Morrill-Lyman area where he farmed and fed cattle for the next 40 years. He was a high-ten sugar producer for Great Western Sugar Company for many years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a good friend and neighbor to many.
He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie #2998 at Gering.
He is survived by wife, Frieda Weimer of Gering; sons, Steven Weimer and his special friend, Cheryl Braunbeck, of Gering, and Raymond Eugene Weimer and his wife, Georgetta, of Scottsbluff; daughter, Kathleen Lofing and her husband, David, of Grand Island; daughter-in-law, Grace (Weimer) Kelley and her husband, James, of Gering; brothers, Henry Weimer and Edward Weimer, both of Scottsbluff, John Weimer of Sidney, and Richard Weimer of Torrington, Wyo.; sisters, Irene Kallis of New Leipzig, N.D., Sally Green and Mary Kautz, both of Gering, and Shirley Woodard of Torrington, Wyo.; grandsons, Luke, Todd, Joshua and James Weimer and Dustin and Chad Lofing; granddaughters, Mandy Rae and Tracy Lee Lofing, Aubrey Weimer, Tara Shallenberger and Nicole Bauer; and great-grandchildren, Spencer James Lofing, Steven Ray Weimer, Timothy Paul Weimer, Kaitlin Rose Shallenberger, Morgan Weimer, Tessa Braunbeck, Emily Katherine Lofing, Cooper Riley Lofing and Elizabeth Vigneaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Timothy and Fritzie; and brothers, Harold and Harry.
Margaret Zweifel
MITCHELL — Margaret Zweifel, 91, of Mitchell, formerly of Morrill, died Monday, November 6, 2000, at the Mitchell Care Center. Services are pending with the Jones Mortuary in Mitchell.
Elvin Brady Staman
SCOTTSBLUFF — Elvin Brady Staman, 105, of Scottsbluff, died Monday, November 13, 2000, at Beverly Health Care in Scottsbluff. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff, with Rev. Wayne L. Alloway, Jr. and Ishmael Schmidt officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Friends who wish may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, and at the funeral. A memorial has been established to the family.
He was born January 17, 1895, in Brookfield Township, Clinton County, Iowa, to Daniel Simon and Ida Elizabeth (Brady) Staman, on a farm his granddad, Jacob Staman, had homesteaded. On February 15, 1916 he married Theckla Eugenia Wendel. They farmed in Iowa, Kennebec, S.D., Plainview, Neb., and then the Lake Alice Community in Scotts Bluff County in 1929. They lived south of Morrill and Lyman in the early 1930’s before moving back to the Lake Alice Community in 1942 where they lived until moving to Scottsbluff in 1978.
He was a member of the church, Nebraska Cattlemens Association, Nebraska Pork Producers Association, and the Farm and Ranch Museum. He served as a 4-H Leader and was a member of the Owl Creek School Board. He was recognized as an honored member of The Nebraska Century Society for 100 years of contributions to the living history of the great state of Nebraska. He was also an Admiral in The Great Navy of the State of Nebraska.
He is survived by sister, 102-year-old Thelma Meinke of Maquoketa, Iowa; daughter, Darlene Hall of Scottsbluff; sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Shirley of Scottsbluff, Donald and Carolee of Scottsbluff, and Max and Opal of Crawford; daughter-in-law, Thelma Staman of Scottsbluff; special niece, Natalie Lutton of Scottsbluff; 22 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 37 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife; four sons, Ray Daniel, Ralph Evertt, Harry (Hap) Elvin, and Merl Leslie; four daughter-in-laws, Rita, Helen Ruth, Eliza and Wanda; one son-in-law, Donald (Arch) Hall; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Sister Rosalie DuRay
ALLIANCE—Sister Rosalie DuRay, 98, of Alliance died Friday, December 1, 2000 at Marion Residence. A wake service will be Tuesday, December 5 at 9:00 a.m. at Marion Residence followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Father Bryan Ernest will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Sisters of St. Francis at Marion Residence, 1104 Toluca Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301. Bates-Gould Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born April 28, 1902 at Milwaukee, Wis., to William and Elizabeth (Rowan) DuRay. She attended St. Agnes Academy in Alliance as a boarding student graduating in May 1921. She entered Sisters of St. Francis at Stella Niagara, N.Y., in August 1921. She professed her final vows on August 13, 1924. She worked as a primary teacher and school librarian in California, Ohio, South Dakota and Nebraska, including Rushville, Alliance, Scottsbluff and Denver, Colorado. She moved back to Alliance in 1989.
She is survived by three nieces, one nephew and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters.
Jesse Savala
HEMINGFORD—Jesse Savala, 75, of Hemingford, died Saturday, December 2, 2000, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff.
Antha Lou Hornback
SIDNEY — Antha Lou Hornback, 66, a longtime Sidney resident and well known school teacher, died Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at her home in Sidney. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2000, at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, with Pastor Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. The family has designated the Mission Fund at the Evangelical Free Church as the memorial.
Antha Lou Hornback was born November 20, 1934, in Washington County, Ark., to Algie and Veta (Tadlock) Johnson. Her early years were spent in Arkansas. In 1948, the family moved to Scottsbluff. While in school, she was active in the school yearbook and later graduated from Scottsbluff High School. On June 10, 1956, she was married to Dale E. Hornback in Scottsbluff. Following the births of her four children, she went to college and graduated from Hiram Scott College with her teaching certificate. She began her teaching career in Potter, later teaching in Orchard, the Sidney Public Schools and lastly at the Lorenzo Schools before retiring.
She was a member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma. As a pastor’s wife, she also served as a deaconess, a Sunday School teacher, was involved in Women’s Ministry and the missions committee. Antha had a servant’s heart. She loved the Lord, her family, her church and teaching school. She was especially devoted to her 10 grandchildren.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Lori Hornback of Colo. Springs, Colo.; her daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Neil Christofferson of Cody, Wyo., Becky and Dennis LaRue of Durham, N.C., Trish and Greg Schaefers of Alexandria, S.D.; 10 grandchildren; and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Ruth Johnson of Aberdeen, S.D., and John and Carol Johnson of Gering.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and an infant sister.
Gehrig and Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bradford Kath
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Bradford Kath, 48, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Gering, died Thursday, December 7, 2000, at Boswell Hospital in Sun City, Ariz. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 11, 2000, at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Grams officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Marjorie L. Nazarenus
GERING — Marjorie L. Nazarenus, 65, of Gering, died Friday, December 8, 2000, at Regional West Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are pending at Gering Memorial Chapel.
Zelma L. Waltman
CHADRON — Zelma L. Waltman, 81, of Chadron, died Wednesday, December 6, 2000, at Crestview Care Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2000, at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, with Pastor Rod Smith officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Chadron Senior Center or the Chadron Community Church. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337. Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron is in charge of arrangements.
She was born July 13, 1919, in Wood Lake, Neb., to John and Sadie (Downing) Day. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Crapson of Wauneta, Claudette Gust of Rapid City, S.D., and Edwina Leischer of Loveland, Colo.; 26 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons and a granddaughter in infancy.
Walter VanLinden Gregory
HAWK SPRINGS, Wyo. — Walter VanLinden Gregory, 79, of Hawk Springs, Wyo., died Sunday, February 4, 2001, at the Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2001, at the LaGrange Bible Church with Reverend Bill Marietta officiating. Interment will be in the LaGrange Cemetery with Military Rites by John A. McGill Post 70, American Legion of LaGrange, Wyo. Friends who wish may call at the Jones Mortuary in Mitchell from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Hawk Springs Community Building or the Hawk Springs Community Bible Church.
He was born April 21, 1921, in Mitchell, to Noah VanLinden and Fannie (Christensen) Gregory. He attended schools in LaGrange, Wyo. and graduated from Mitchell High School. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps during WWII and served stateside. He married Geraldine Hazel Ramsey on September 2, 1947, in Volga, S.D. They farmed in LaGrange on the family farm for many years until moving to Hawk Springs and buying the Hawk Springs Hardware in 1971. He retired to care for his wife until her death. He helped with farming at the farm of Ida Andrews until his death.
He was a member of the American Legion of LaGrange, Wyo., the Hawk Springs Fire Department and the Wyoming Wheat Growers Association.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Noah and Nina Gregory of Glasgow, Mont., Gayla and Paul Morrill of Morrill, and Wayne and Julie Gregory of Ethan, S.D.; five grandchildren, Brian, Mike and Justin Gregory of Montana, Denise and husband Jason Jensen of Rhinelander, Wis., and Aaron Gregory of Ethan, S.D.; great-grandson Joshua Jensen of Wis.; sister Lillie Bandemer of Lyman; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brothers, Oscar and Clifford Gregory.
Rebecca ‘Becky’ Walter Schanhols
BAYARD — Rebecca "Becky" Walter Schanhols, 41, of Bayard, died Monday, February 5, 2001, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Her funeral will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 9, 2001, at the Hope Congregational Church in Bayard, with the Reverend Paul Hebbert officiating. Interment will be in the Bayard Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Friends may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, Thursday, Feb. 8 from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday, and at the funeral.
She was born August 15, 1959, in Scottsbluff, to Jacob Jr. and Constance Joyce (Amen) Walter. She was raised and educated in the Melbeta area and graduated from the Melbeta High School. She then worked for Corral West Ranchwear and later for the Leon Ross Insurance Co. She was married to Gary Schanhols, in June of 1984 in Bayard. She has been a resident of the Bayard area since that time. She loved her animals especially her cows, horse back riding, gardening, fishing, hunting and life in general.
She was a member of the Gering Zion Church.
She is survived by her husband Gary of Bayard; son Jeffrey of Bayard; father Jacob Walter Jr. of Bayard; and brothers Wade Walter of Gering, and Jacob E. Walter of Bayard.
She was preceded in death by her mother, maternal and paternal grandparents.
Maud E. Witschy
GERING — Maud E. Witschy, 98, died Monday, January 29, 2001, at Northfield Villa Medical Center in Gering. Memorial services will be 2:30 p.m., Saturday, February 10, 2001, at The Northfield Villa Chapel in Gering, with Rev. John Nordlander officiating. A private family service and interment, including O.E.S. rites provided by Dome Rock Chapter #215 of Scottsbluff, will be held prior to the public memorial service. Memorial contributions may be sent to: The First United Methodist Church, 2002 4th Avenue, Scottsbluff, NE 69361; Alzheimer’s Research, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676; Northfield Villa Medical Center’s Memorial Fund, 2550 21st St., Gering, NE 69341; or to the charity of your choice. Jolliffe Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
She was born December 20, 1902, in Rolfe, Iowa, to John N. and Minnie (Morris) Hole. She lived with her family in Shenandoah, Iowa, and the Nebraska cities of Fairbury, DeWitt, Fullerton and Mitchell, graduating in 1921 from Mitchell High School. Following her graduation from the Scottsbluff Business College, she was hired as the first secretary of the newly planned Scottsbluff Methodist Hospital at 18th and Broadway. Later, she was a secretary for Robert G. Simmons Sr., until he was elected to the U.S. Congress. While employed by lawyers Glebe and Elliott, she met and married Roy J. Witschy on May 30, 1923, in Mitchell. They celebrated 62 anniversaries while living in Scottsbluff and Gering.
She was a leader for the Campfire Girls and Jr. Audubon Bird Club, past president of both the American Legion Auxiliary and the Wildcat Audubon Club, a 65 year member and past Worthy Matron of Dome Rock Chapter #215, O.E.S., and a 30 year member of Katahdin Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. As a life member of the Nebraska Ornithologist’s Union, she banded birds for over 12 years with a government permit, and for six years wrote a weekly column "Notes on Wildlife" for the Scottsbluff Star-Herald. She was a 75 year member of the United Methodist Church, and was especially active at its earlier location on East 16th Street.
Maud and her husband spent 10 years of their retirement traveling to every State and National Park in the continental U.S., photographing wildlife. They started Witschy Productions and produced conservation, historical and nature films. Many organizations and schoolroom classes enjoyed their travel and wildlife movies.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn Goldfain Lyons and Jack Lyons of Sequim, Wash., and Susan and Bob Kautz of Sterling, Colo.; grandchildren and spouses, Gary and Karby Goldfain of Ft. Collins, Colo., Craig and Karen Goldfain of Nairobi, Kenya, Carol and John Nordlander of Littleton, Colo.; Marianne and Grant Peoples of Englewood, Colo., Mark and Valerie Goldfain of Bourbonnais, Ill., Jeff and Sheila Kautz of Crooks, S.D., Robin and Shawgi Yamani of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Douglas Kautz of Dayton, Wyo.; 16 great-grandchildren; and brother John J. Hole of Oklahoma City, Okla.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers and one sister.
