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Angus Myers
Angus Adair Myers, age 85, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.
He was born in McCook to Angus G. and Murrell Iola (Ike) Myers on June 26, 1922. He graduated from McCook High School in 1940.
He married
Maxine E. Davidson in McCook on March 17, 1944. To this union two daughters were born. They farmed and ranched south of McCook. He moved to Hillcrest Nursing Home in September of 2001.
He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Husker football, hunting, his dogs and playing cards.
He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, McCook Elks Lodge # 1434 and the Eagles Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Arden Myers; and three sisters, infant Iola, LaVonna Imel and Iona Horacek; and longtime friend, Helen Beale.
Survivors include: daughters and spouses, Carla and Dick Winters and Cathy and Mark Heskett all of McCook; five grandchildren and spouses, Shawn and Trina Winters, Stacy and Heidi Winters, Andrew and Deborah Heskett, Amy and David Beaulieu and Adam and Larissa Heskett; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Cremation was chosen and memorial services were Saturday, January 12, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with Clark Bates officiating.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
Clifford 'Cliff' Wagner Murray
Clifford "Cliff" Wagoner Murray aka "WBOWVE" was born March 21, 1916 in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Arthur Martin Murray and Mary Alice (Wagoner) Murray. He attended Anson High School in Marshalltown.
Cliff left Marshalltown in 1942 for Detroit, Mich., where he began his career as a bartender. In 1946 he moved to Denver, Colo., working in several lounges until buying the Drift Inn and Monroe Liquors which he owned and operated until moving to McCook in 1983 where he owned and operated Cap & Cork liquors until his retirement.
Cliff was a lifelong active member of the Elks and Eagles club. He enjoyed listening and talking to his many friends on his ham radios.
Cliff is survived by three daughters. Barbara and husband, Tim Shannon of McCook, Kathleen and husband, Richard Gold of Everett, Wash., and Debra Murray of Imperial, Neb.; six grandchildren, Annie Murray and fiancé Jeff Martin of Imperial, Dennis Shannon of McCook, Michelle Shannon of Denver, Paul McQueen of Yakima, Wash., Madonna and husband, Anthony Schmierer of Everett, Wash., and Donald McQueen, of Lodi, Calif.: seven great-grandchildren, Neveah Martin of Imperial, Timothy D. Shannon of North Platte, Jessica, Brianna and Erica McQueen of Lodi, Calif., and Anthony and Westley Schmierer of Everett, Wash.
He is preceded in death, by his wife Geraldine (Lock) Murray; two brothers, Albert Murray and James Harvey; one sister, Violet Prock, and his parents, all from Iowa.
Services were Monday, 11 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Chapel with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Burial took place at Calvary cemetery.
Memorials were accepted in his name.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Glenn W. Morgan II
Glenn W. Morgan, age 57, died Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at McCook Community Hospital.
He was born May 20, 1950 to Glenn W. and Winifred Clarice (Boese) Morgan in Great Bend, Kansas.
He married
Deanna K Jenkins in McCook in 1972.
He worked at the Cambridge Locker, the McCook Rendering plant, Tri-State Livestock and was a truck driver for Pepsi. He enjoyed Football, NASCAR racing and was an amateur pool player.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Winifred.
He is survived by his son, Glenn Morgan and wife, Christy; daughter, Trisha Morgan and Tina Morgan all of McCook; sister, Glenda of Texas; five grandchildren.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Funeral services were Saturday, April 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Chapel with Pastor Eddie Wright officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Elaine G. Mizell
Elaine G. Mizell, age 90, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at El Dorado Manor in Trenton.
She was born on December 15, 1917 to Hugo A. and Anna Selma (Stramp) VonSchuetz at Kanona, Kansas. She graduated from Jennings High School in 1935, and then went on to Stewarts Beauty Academy in Topeka. She became a beautician from 1936 and retired in 1991.
She married
Kenneth D. Mizell in Jennings, KS on December 24, 1938. To this union six children were born.
She was an active 77-year member of Memorial United Methodist Church where she served as past- president of United Methodist Women’s Group, Rebecca Circle Leader, worked at Helping Hands Thrift Shop, and helped organize funeral dinners for many years. She was a 75-year member of Royal Neighbors of America and was currently serving as their secretary/treasurer and past-district-president. She was past-president of Federated Women’s Club and current president of what is now called Women’s Club.
She was a member of the United Transportation Auxiliary, Burlington Northern Veteran’s Auxiliary, and American Association of Retired Persons where she served as past-presidents for all of these organizations. Elaine was past-matron of Eastern Star #86 and the current President and Treasurer of the Easter Lily Lodge. She served as the Resident Commissioner of McCook Housing Agency. She was a former Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Leader, and past-president of McCook Public Schools PTA. In her free time she was member of a card club and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Kenneth Mizell; son, Garry Mizell; three sisters, Doris Burns, Josephine Kinser, and Frances Yarberry.
She is survived by three daughters, Karon (Bill) Mizell of Cotter, Arkansas, Coleen (Dick) Ellis of Alliance, Sherry (Jerry) Feagins of Omaha; two sons, Kenneth L. (Paula) Mizell of Beaufort, NC, Dennis L. (Gail) Mizell of Angleton, TX; 12 grandchildren, Steven Ruch, Stephanie Wallace, Curt Caudle, Cassie Adolphson, Deborra Blay, Todd Lofton, Garry (Mizell) Zika, Lorrie Mizell, Kenneth W. Mizell, Amy Mizell, Dennis R. Mizell, Christy Lesher; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and long-time friends.
Memorials were to be given to Memorial United Methodist Church or Royal Neighbors in her name.
Funeral services were Friday, January 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating. Burial took place in the Clayton cemetery in Clayton, Kansas.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Vernon Thomas Mitchem
Vernon Thomas Mitchem of McCook, died on Friday, February 29, 2008, at Heritage Nursing Home of Wauneta. He was 92 years old.
Vernon was born on February 22, 1916, at Simla, Colorado, to Jess Albert and Viretta (Bales) Mitchem. He attended McCook Public Schools.
Vernon entered the US Army in August of 1945. He was honorably discharged after serving five months and five days when World War II came to a close.
On February 11, 1940, he married
Catherine Worske at Oberlin, Kansas. To this union four children were born. Vernon was a truck driver for over 29 years for Burlington Truck Line and later for Consolidated Trucking, retiring in August of 1974.
Vernon enjoyed music and playing the guitar and harmonica.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Jess and Viretta Mitchem; his wife, Catherine on September 25, 2004; grandson, Jeffrey Brown; four brothers, Harry Desmond, Glenn, Dale and Robert Mitchem; and four sisters, Vivian in infancy, Sylvia Rogers, Eva Foster, and Elva Drake.
Survivors include his two sons, Gerald Mitchem and wife, Pat, and James Mitchem all of McCook; two daughters, Carolyn and husband, Bill McNabb, of Denver, CO and Gloria Brown of McCook; one brother, Gale Mitchem and wife, Lee, of Yuma, AZ; one sister, Marjorie and husband, Rod Brown, of McCook; 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and family.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Funeral services were Friday, March 7, 2008, 2:00 p.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home with Pastor Eddie Wright officiating. Burial took place in Memorial Park cemetery with military honors.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
Clifford Bernard Mihm
Clifford Bernard Mihm of Indianola died Monday, February 11, 2008 at Community Hospital in McCook. He was 85 years old.
Clifford was born on July 15, 1922 at Indianola to Fred Henry and Anna Marie (Kircher) Mihm. He attended Indianola Public Schools.
On October 20, 1945, he was united in marriage to Sylvia Elizabeth Townsend in Indianola. To this union three children were born. They made their home on a farm in the Indianola community where they made their living farming. They moved to Indianola in 1997 after their retirement.
Clifford was a member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of the McCook Elk’s. He served on the county election board and supported the 4-H program. He loved his animals especially his dogs and cattle. Clifford was an avid hunter. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Fred and Anna Mihm; his wife, Sylvia, on October 19, 2002; two brothers, Albert and Clarence Mihm; and three sisters-in-law, Lena Mihm, Alma Mihm and Claudia Mihm.
Survivors include his three children, Myrna Snodgrass of Exeter, Ron Mihm and wife, Teresa, of Lincoln and Dennis Mihm and wife, Mary, of Indianola; brother, Harold Mihm of Wauneta; sister, Mildred and husband, John Weskamp, of McCook; brother-in-law, Delbert Townsend of Fort Washington, MD; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Rosary was lead by Indianola Knights of Columbus on Thursday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home
Mass of Christian Burial took place Friday, February 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Thomas McGuire officiating. Burial in St. Catherine’s cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
Helen E. (Loomis) Meyers
Helen E. Meyers died Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.
She was born on March 13, 1907 to George Washington and Ida (Hauxwell) Loomis in Haigler. She graduated from McCook High School in 1924.
Helen married
Hugh Meyers in McCook on May 1, 1935. To this union two children were born, Marilyn and Kent. She taught rural school for eleven years. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and her kittens.
She was a member of the Indianola Christian Church and a 73 year member of the Red Willow Women’s Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Hugh in 1969; great-grandson, Nicholas O’Dea; two sisters, Jessie Waddell and Faye Shepherd; and a brother, Charles Loomis.
She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Bohl and husband Gordon of Arvada, Co.; her son, Kent Meyers and wife, Deb of McCook; a sister, Mildred Zink of McCook; 9 grandchildren, Joyce Potthoff and husband, Darrel, Andy O’Dea and wife, Lori, Beth O’Dea, Steve O’Dea and wife, Dawn, Jason Meyers and wife, Staci, Jeremy Meyers and wife, Bambi, Ryan Meyers, Derek Meyers and Erin Meyers, 7 great-grandchildren, and 2 step-grandchildren; and special caregivers, Dixie Kofler and Marilyn Gaster.
Memorials were to be given in her name to the new building for the McCook Humane Society.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Indianola Christian Church with Jerry Beckenhauer and Mike Searcey officiating. Burial took place in McCook at Memorial Park cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Maxine A. (Evans) McKillip
Maxine A. McKillip, age 89, died Tuesday, January 8, 2008 at Hillcrest Nursing Home.
She was born in Hayes County to Reese and Edith (Green) Evans on December 25, 1918. She attended rural school through the 9th grade in Hayes Center.
She was a member of the VFW and the American Legion Auxiliary
She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Lonnie Trusty; brothers, Herschel Evans and Erlin Evans; and her husbands.
She is survived by her three sons, Dwight Trusty and wife, Mikae of Hayes Center, Michael “Bruce” Kathrens of Hayes Center, Kevin Heinrich and wife, Karla of Raymore, Missouri; sister, Mary Brown of San Diego, California; and three grandchildren.
Memorials were to be given in her name.
Funeral services were Friday, January 11, 2008, 10:30 a.m. at the Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Hayes Center with Pastor Fay Ann Blaylock officiating. Burial took place in the Hayes Center cemetery.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LaMoine Thomas McConville
LaMoine Thomas McConville died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was 86 years old.
On September 3, 1921 he was born in Indianola to Thomas Patrick and Lillian C. (Colling) McConville. He graduated from Havana High School in 1940. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.
LaMoine married
Margaret Ann Erdman at St Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola on July 5, 1948. She died Nov. 29, 1977.
He married
Garnet I. (Fritsch) Houghtelling in Cambridge on November 25, 1978.
He lived all his life in the Indianola and McCook communities. He farmed and enjoyed playing cards and wood working.
He was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church of Indianola and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of McCook.
Preceding him death was: his parents; wife Margaret Ann; son John T. and infant son Michael; three infant daughters Mary, Helen and Ann; a grandson Gary Blume; and brother’s-in-law Keith Wane and Verlyn Saladen.
Survivors include his wife, Garnet of McCook; sons, Bill and wife Sandy McConville of Culbertson and Ed and wife Rita McConville of Indianola; daughters, Kathy and husband Dale Wemhoff of Norfolk, Judy and husband Brent Dickie of Omaha, Betty and husband Mark Dodd of Chicago, IL and Donna McConville of Virginia Beach, VA; step-sons, David and wife Deb Houghtelling of Cambridge, Dennis and wife Donna Houghtelling of Indianola and Kenneth and wife Beth Houghtelling of Cambridge; step-daughters, Caron and husband Don High of Indianola, Connie and husband Gary Rothmeyer of Aurora, CO, Paula and husband James Blume of Indianola and LuAnne and husband Doug Gnuse of Valley; two brothers, Richard and wife Luella McConville of McCook and Robert and wife Kathy McConville of Indianola; four sisters, Eileen Wane of Omaha, Catherine and husband Alden Remington of McCook; Cecilia Saladen of Santa Fe, NM and Marilyn and husband Dennis Malleck of Ness City, KS; 37 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Rosary was Friday, May 30th at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with Father Gary Brethour officiating.
Mass of Christian Burial took place Saturday, May 31st, 2008, 10 a.m. at St Catherine’s Catholic Church in Indianola with Father Thomas McGuire and Father Gary Brethour officiating, with burial in St. Catherine’s cemetery in Indianola.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
