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Harold Moy
Harold Moy, 75, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003 at the Kimball County Hospital after a long illness. He recently entered the Kimball Manor and his condition required a transfer to the Kimball Hospital where he passed away.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date due to the flu at the Kimball Manor. Memorials should be sent to the family at PO Box 126, Bushnell, NE, 69128.
Harold exemplified his love of life and his fellowmen by requesting that his body be donated to the Anatomical Board of the State of Colorado.
He was born May 21, 1928 at Waconia, Minn. He served in the Army during the Korean War, marrying Yvonne Wallace on July 3, 1968. He was the founder and owner of the Mullen Auto and Body Shop, in Mullen, Neb. In 1987, he and his wife Yvonne moved to Kimball and shortly thereafter became home owners in Bushnell. He served as acolyte to the priest at St. Hilda's Episcopal Church and took part in many church cursillo's until his health limited his activities and kept him house bound. Regaining his health was always foremost in his mind. He had telephone buddies whom he called every day. A little dog named Sadie enriched his life.
He is survived by his wife Yvonne, three sons, one stepson, and very special friend Maciej Nowakowski.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Mary Jean Good
Mary Jean Good, 69, of Lincoln, Neb. and formerly of Kimball, died Sat., Nov. 29, 2003 in Lincoln. Services will be at 3 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 4, at Roper & Sons Funeral Services, Inc., 4300 ‘O’ St. in Lincoln. Inurnment services to follow in Kimball at a later date.
She was born January 13, l934, in Kimball and lived in Lincoln 48 years. She was a longtime hostess and banquet manager at Misty’s and Eddy’s restaurants and was retired.
She graduated from Kimball County High School in l951, attended the University in Lincoln, was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, VFW Auxiliary and a former board member of the Lincoln YWCA.
Survivors include her husband, Conrad (‘Con’); son Conrad Jr.; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Diane; grandchildren Conor and Riley; and daughter Lisa, all of Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law Sergeant Laurie, U.S. Army National Guard, Kuwait, and Bob Heironymus, Crete; brother and sister-in-law Jim and LeaAnne Christiansen, Kimball; sister Joan Johnson, Butte, Mont.; and nieces and nephews.
Roper & Sons Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Peggy Crandell
Funeral services for Peggy Fern Crandell, 72, of Levelland, Texas were Monday at 2 p.m. at George C. Price Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the City of Levelland cemetery under the direction of Geo. C. Price Funeral Directors.
She died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas.
She was born Nov. 1, 1931 in Littlefield, Texas. She moved to Levelland in 1976 from Monahans, Texas. She was married
to Schuyler "Scotty" Crandell on Oct. 10, 1951 in Kimball, Neb. She was an active member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Post #4506 Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survivors include her husband, Schuyler Crandell of Levelland; two sons, Gary Lee Crandell and Scott Allen Crandell, both of Levelland; two daughters and their husbands, Vickie Lynn and Chris Jones, and Kimberly Fay and Mark Wills, all of Levelland; a brother, Bobby Richards of Salt Lake City, Utah; two sisters, Fayloa Griess of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Ava Lou Richards of Lubbock; a sister-in-law, Sherry Richards of Sidney Neb.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Shirley Cross
Shirley A. Cross, 66, of Scottsbluff, Neb. and formerly of Kimball, died Thurs., Nov. 27, 2003 at her home. A Memorial Service was Dec. 2 at WestWay Christian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastors Willie Coop and Ken Trevithick officiating. Her remains were cremated at the Jolliffe Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorials may be given to Prairie Haven Hospice in her name and condolences sent to sympathy@jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Shirley was born January 25, 1937, at Bassett, Neb., to Clifford and Hazel L. (Carlson) Buckendorf. She grew up there and graduated from Rock County High School in 1955. She attended and graduated from the West Nebraska Methodist Hospital School of Nursing with her registered nurse degree in 1958.
On June 14, 1958, she married
Alan Cross at Gering, Neb. She worked as an RN in the maternity department at West Nebraska Methodist Hospital for 20 years, before moving to Kimball in 1983.
She worked at both the Kimball County Hospital and the Kimball County Manor Nursing Home. She was the first woman EMT in Kimball and Banner counties and worked with the rescue squads in both. She was also a school nurse in Harrisburg.
In 1991, the couple moved to Scottsbluff, and Shirley worked at Heritage Health Care Center in Gering until ill health forced her retirement in the fall of 1993.
Survivors include husband Alan Cross of Scottsbluff; sons and daughters in law Joel and Shelly Cross of Harrisburg, Mark Cross of Lincoln and James and Lisa Cross, of Harrisburg; daughters and sons-in-law Joni and Len Russell, and Marci and Jeff Ross, all of Scottsbluff; mother Hazel L. Buckendorf of Lincoln, Neb.; brother Dr. William Buckendorf of Springfield, VA; sister Sally Johnston of Lincoln; 16 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren
Her father and her mother-in-law preceded her in death.
Norman C. Jacobsen
Norman Carl Jacobsen, 88, of Albin, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Albin. Services will be today 10 a.m., at the Albin Community Center with the Rev. Deb Olenyik officiating. Interment will be in the Albin cemetery. Friends who wish may contribute to the Albin Fire Department.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes of Cheyenne, Wyo. Norman was born April 24, 1935, in Kimball, and had lived in Albin his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a harvester/farmer. He served on the Albin Volunteer Fire Department for 33 years and was a member of the Town Council. Norman loved the community, the local schools and the many friends of Albin.
Survivors include his wife Carolyn Jacobsen of Albin, whom he married
June 7, 1963; sons and daughters-in-law, Kraig and Mary Jacobsen of Yuma, Colo., and Brad and Debbie Jacobsen of Albin; daughter and son-in-law, Renee and Ed Buchanan of Torrington; brother and sister-in-law George Wayne and Louise Jacobsen of Albin; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Pat Perreault of Cheyenne; half-brother and half-sister-in-law, Jack and Sally Jacobsen of St. George, Utah; grandchildren, Holly, Kirsten and Donte Jacobsen, Erin and Emily Buchanan and Courtney Werner; and nephews, Larry, Don and Ron Jacobsen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Minnie Jacobsen.
Kenneth D. Kleinholz
Kenneth D. Kleinholz 72 of Kimball, died Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at the Kimball Health Services facility after a brief battle with lung cancer.
Ken was born January 24, 1931 in Friend, Neb. to Conrad H. and Merna M. (Beeman) Kleinholz. He attended schools in Friend through the ninth grade, after which his family moved to Boulder, Colo. Ken graduated from Boulder High School in 1948. He attended the University of Colorado at Boulder on a Navy ROTC scholarship. He earned a bachelor of arts in Physical Education and was commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy upon graduation.
On January 10, 1952, Ken married
Frances E. Gifford in Lincoln, Neb. and to their union three children were born: Jeffrey D. Kleinholz; Karen E. (Kleinholz) Dotolo, and Kirk A. Kleinholz. Ken and Frances were divorced in 1963.
After graduation, commissioning and a honeymoon in the Black Hills and in Lincoln, Ken reported for active duty aboard the USS Menifee, then stationed in San Diego, Calif. Shortly thereafter, his ship’s home base was changed to Long Beach, Calif. During his three years of naval service, Ken’s ship spent nine months on station in Japanese and Korean waters.
In 1955, Ken resigned his commission as a Lieutenant JG in the Navy and moved with his family to Kimball, where he and his brother Ted farmed together, and later by himself through 1960. In addition, he taught math and physical education at Kimball County High School in 1957 and 1958. Ken and his brother built the KimBowl bowling alley, and Ken was a co-owner until 1961 when he sold his interest to his brother.
In 1967, Ken married
Joyce M. (Reed) Kleinholz. They were married
for 22 years but had no children. During their marriage they lived in Davis and Vacaville, Calif.; Cooke City, Mont. and Santa Barbara, Calif. Ken taught Junior High and High School in California for more than 20 years. He and Joyce also owned and operated the Cooke City Corral cafC near Yellowstone Park for six years. Ken and Joyce were divorced in 1989, but remained close friends, and Ken counted Joyce’s parents and siblings among his dearest friends.
In 1994, Ken retired from teaching in California and returned to Kimball. He purchased a home where he lived until his death; Ken still owned one-half section of wheat land east of Kimball.
During his final illness, Ken received extraordinary and loving care from the entire staff of Kimball Health Services, for which his family is eternally grateful.
Ken should be remembered as a loving and humorous man who had many friends and a family who was proud of him. He is survived by his three children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. At his request, Ken is to be cremated and his remains are to be scattered over the Pacific Ocean by his family. He also requested that no services be held. His family requests that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the Kimball Health Services Foundation.
Frances G. Warner
Frances Grace Warner, 98 of Kimball, Neb., formerly of Lexington, died Thursday, November 20, 2003, at the home of her son Jim and daughter-in-law Ann Warner in Kimball.
She was born April 13, 1905 at Omaha, Neb. to Harley C. and Grace (Gilbert) Adams.
As a child, she lived in the Benedict/Bradshaw, Neb. area; she then moved to the Sumner/Overton area in 1917. She was united in marriage to Murry Thomas Warner on June 22, 1923, at Minden, Neb. The couple was blessed with eleven children. They farmed and ranched in the Overton/Sumner area. While on the farm, Frances did not have many modern conveniences raising their children, but she always managed to get the job done in a loving manner.
Survivors include five sons: Ben, Raymond, Lewis, Jim, and Larry; two daughters; one sister; three daughters-in-law; thirty-two grandchildren, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Murry, on Nov. 29, 1963; four sons: Murry Jr., Robert, John, and David; one sister, Mary Easton; and a grandson, Buddy McCurry.
Services were Nov. 26. Memorials in lieu of flowers are kindly suggested to the First Christian Church or the Lexington Foundation Library Fund. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington was in charge of arrangements.
Agnes Rose Eisele
Agnes Rose Eisele, 78, of Kimball passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2003 at Kimball Health Services. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 28, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Cantrell Funeral Home with Pastor Mel Daves officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 27, 2003 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to the Agnes Eisele Memorial Fund. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Mrs. Eisele was born on February 21, 1925 in Oshkosh, Neb. to Raymond and Bessie (Baird) Yetter. She married
Gerald Eisele on December 22, 1951 in Kimball. They made their home in Kimball.
She was an active homemaker and babysat children. She enjoyed her cats, cooking and baking and gardening. She will be remembered for her love of country music and dancing.
Mrs. Eisele is survived by her husband, Gerald, a son Jim Eisele of Kimball, a daughter Elanor Saunders of Renton, Wash., and a sister Cermel Haney of Boone, Colo. Five grandchildren and two great-granchildren also survive.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Violet Van Housen and brother Howard Yetter.
Irene V. Myrvik
Irene V. Myrvik, age 82 of Adams, N.D., passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 at the First Care Health Center of Park River. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 11 at the Trinity Lutheran Church of Lankin, N.D.
She is survived by her daughter Carol (Bruce) Sigette of Kimball; granddaughter Michelle (Kevin) Bridgewater of Meridian, Idaho; great grandchildren: Jessica (Adam) Green and Brittany (Conrad) Swartz, great great grandson Braydon Swartz, and sisters: Maxine (Nick) Sveen and Yvonne Skyrud both of Edinburg, N.D. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Chester Feb. 16, 2001; brothers Vernon, Maynard and Raymond; her niece Nancy, and nephews Richard, Ronald and Terrance.
An on-line guest book is available at www.tollefsonfuneralhome.com.
The Tollefson Funeral Home of Edinburg, N.D. was in charge of arrangements.
Ruth E. VanNatter
Ruth E. VanNatter, 89, a resident of Kimball, died at Memorial Health Center in Sidney, Neb. on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2003. Memorial services were held Monday, Nov. 17 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Rev. Roger Gillming officiating. Cremation has taken place and there was no visitation. Memorials may be given to either the Scottsbluff Humane Society or the United Methodist Church in Kimball.
Ruth Elizabeth VanNatter was born on June 25, 1914 in Amelia, Neb. the daughter of William and Jennie (Hiatt) Mulligan. She was raised and attended school in Amelia until moving with her parents and sister Agnes to Bridgeport, Neb. where she graduated from high school. After graduation she went to work at the general store in Hemingford, Neb. While in Hemingford she lived in a Boarding House. She later moved back to Bridgeport and worked at the Courthouse and took care of her parents. She then went to work for the Sioux Army Depot and retired after 27 years of service. She was married
to Elmer VanNatter on March 10, 1951 in Scottsbluff. They moved to Sidney and lived at Omar Court Apartments until buying there own home. She moved to Kimball in 1996 and lived there until the time of her death. She loved nature, news, books and anything that she could learn. She also enjoyed painting, crocheting, music and writing poetry. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Agnes and infant sister Bonnie May.
She is survived by her son, Bruce VanNatter and his extended family Christopher Christenson all of Kimball.
Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball is in charge of the arrangements.
Darrel E. Harvey
Darrel E. Harvey, 89 of Harrisburg, Neb. died Thursday, November 06, 2003 at Heritage Health Care Center in Gering.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. at the Hull United Methodist Church with Pastor Sheila Taylor officiating. Interment was at Pleasant Hill (Hull) cemetery. Memorials have been established to the church. Friends called at Gering Memorial Chapel Sunday, Nov. 9 and Monday, Nov. 10.
Darrel was born on October 23, 1914 in Harrisburg, Neb. to Earl and Ethel (Cross) Harvey. He grew up and received his education in the country schools in Banner County.
On May 16, 1938, Darrel was united in marriage to Maxine Watson in Alliance, Neb. Darrel lived in Banner County all of his life as a farmer and rancher. His wife Maxine died April 24, 1995. On July 18, 1997, Darrel married
Harlene Stroud. In 1997 Darrel retired and moved to Scottsbluff.
Darrel enjoyed playing cards and riding his horse. He also enjoyed helping his neighbors round up cattle and at branding time.
He belonged to the Knights of Pythias for 25 years and the Harrisburg Volunteer Fireman for many years. He also was a member of the Hull United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Robert and Sharon Harvey of McCook, Neb.; daughter and son-in-law Connie and Jerry Soule of Harrisburg, Neb.; five grandchildren: Dale (Shelley) Harvey of Scott City, Kan., Linda Harvey of Lincoln, Shawn (Heidi) Harvey of Mitchell, Wade (Kimberly) Soule of Scottsbluff and Kimberly (Trevor) Petsch of Meriden, Wyo.; and eight great grandchildren.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Maxine, second wife Harlene, two brothers and four sisters.
Gering Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Larry M. Sandberg
Larry M. Sandberg, 75, of Gering, was called home on Friday, November 7, 2003 at Heritage Health Care Center in Gering. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Central Church Of Christ in Gering with Pastors Victor McPeak and Howard Roseberry officiating. Interment was in West Lawn cemetery in Gering. Friends called at the funeral chapel Monday, November 10 and Tuesday, November 11. Memorials have been established to the Farm And Ranch Museum in Gering or to the Banner County Museum. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
He was born July 26, 1928 in Kimball, Neb. to Morris and Myrtle (Schindler) Sandberg. He lived his early years in the Flowerfield community in Banner County. He graduated from Banner County High School in 1945 and attended Scottsbluff Junior College. He married
Joyce Rickard of Scottsbluff on October 15, 1950 and to this union four children were born. A lifetime farmer in Banner County, he started Sandberg Implement at Harrisburg in 1952.
He loved the land and enjoyed old cars and old farm machinery, collecting very rare pieces. He was always a supporter of the Farm And Ranch Museum, for which he was honored. Larry always loved gadgets and new innovative farm equipment. He served many years as a director on the board of the Iowa\Nebraska Implement Dealers Association. In 2003, Larry was Honorary President of the Oregon Trail Days Old Settlers and received an Admiralship to the Nebraska Navy. He was a member of Central Church of Christ in Gering.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Sandberg of Gering; children, Janis Lofing of Gering; Kevin (Karla) Sandberg of Gering; Kelly (Crystal) Sandberg of Gering; son-in-law, Gary Diffendaffer of Littleton, Colo.; grandchildren, Tyler Sandberg, Trenton Sandberg, Phillip Sandberg, Ryan Sandberg and Jillian Diffendaffer; brothers and sisters, Avis Brodhead of Kearney, Neb.; Wilma Ford of Nashville, Tenn.; Duane Sandberg of Hays Springs, Neb.; Orville Sandberg of Littleton, Colo. and Myrt Hughbanks of Gering; numerous nieces, nephews and special friend Fern Fox.
His parents, an infant sister and a daughter, Joy Beth Sandberg, preceded him in death.
