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Crystal D. Shriver
Crystal D. Shriver, 17, of Lexington, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, as the result of a car/train accident near Lexington. Services were held Monday, Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m., at the First Christian Church in Lexington with Pastor K.C. BeDunnah officiating.
Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery at Lexington.
She was born Jan. 17 1986, at Cozad, to Jeff and Daneen (Smith) Shriver.
Crystal attended Lexington Public Schools until the 7th grade, when she transferred to Overton. She was presently a senior at Overton High School. Always active in school, Crystal was captain of the cheerleading squad, a member of the Dance Team Drum Majorette, acted in the One-Act play, FCCLA, Speech Team, sang in the Chorus and was a member of the Swing choir and participated in track. She was also an office aide.
She enjoyed being with her friends and family. She loved music and being "busy." Crystal will always be remembered as a beautiful girl inside and out. She will be greatly missed by her family, her school friends and all who knew and loved her.
Crystal is survived by her parents, Tom and Daneen Nelson of Lexington and Jeff and Echoe Shriver of Potter; sisters, Heather Shriver of Lexington and Rhegan Shriver of Potter; brothers, Ben Nelson of Lexington and Jayhawk Shriver of Potter; grandparents, Gary Lee and Teresa Smith of Lexington, Tom and Margie Nelson of Lexington, Tammy and Dennis Price of Gering, Donna McLain of Lexington and Vern Shriver of Colorado; great-grandmother Esther Ogg of Scottsbluff; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents.
Memorials are suggested to the family for designation to Crystal's activities close to her heart.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
James Goodon
James Goodon, 69 of Kimball died on Sunday November 9, 2003 at Kimball Health Services. Funeral services are Thursday November 13, 2003 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Dwayne Hunzeker will officiate. Burial will be in the Kimball cemetery.
Visitation was Wednesday, November 12. If friends wish, memorial gifts may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Mr. Goodon was born on November 30, 1933 in Truman, Ark. to George and Stella (Lee) Goodon. He married
Marlene Joyce Shively on February 22, 1958 in Sikeston, Mo. and to this union three children were born. On August 9, 2003 he married
Leonora De Guzman at the park in Dix.
He moved to Kimball in 1959 to work for Vesley Frank, until 1968 when he went to work in the oil fields in the area. In 1970 he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1998, at which time he moved to Scottsbluff for a few years returning to Kimball in 2001.
Mr. Goodon is survived by his wife Leonora; his sons Todd Goodon of Kimball and Jim and wife Sue Goodon of Byron, Minn.; a step-son Emil De Guzman as well as two step-daughters Linda Evans and Susie Price; two brothers Guy and wife Dorothy Goodon, and Kenneth and wife Melba Goodon; and a sister Maggie Metcalf of Sapulpa, Okla.; grandchildren Matt Goodon of Longmont, Colo.; Brandi and husband Brian Olivas and Alisa Lusche of Kimball, as well as 10 step grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren; several nephews and nieces.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, his daughter Connie as well as 14 brothers and sisters.
Jack Brown
Jack A. Brown of Mohave Valley, Ariz. passed away Oct. 23, 2003 at Needles, Calif. after an extended illness. A Memorial Service was October 27 at the Jensen-Carpenter Mortuary, Needles, Calif.
Jack Arthur and Lewis Nathan were born October 12, 1934 to Nathan “Cub” and Myrtle Hiatt Brown at Kimball, Neb. His mother passed away minutes after the twins were born. The twins were raised and later adopted by Ralph and Etta Brown.
Jack graduated from high school in Scio, Ore. He returned to Kimball to work for O’Neal Ford and Bourett Hardware and Propane. After moving to Colorado he worked for Farmland Industries driving truck and as a District Representative. In 1972 he started his own business, Brown’s LP Gas. He purchased Longmont Propane Service in 1978, and became the largest independent propane dealer in northern Colo. Following his retirement in 1988 they moved to Mohave Valley, Ariz.
He married
Phyllis Basta on June 3, 1982 in Bullhead City, Ariz.
He is survived by his wife Phyllis of Mohave Valley, Ariz., a daughter Jacqueline and fiance, Jim Southern of Flagstaff, Ariz.; from a previous marriage two daughters Cathy (Steve) Calaman and Susan (Steve) Spidle; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild of Carlisle, Pa.; his twin, Lewis (Dorothy) Scio, Ore.; and three brothers: Richard (Lila) Scottsdale, Ariz. and Anacortes, Wash.; Melvin (Dorothy) of Gering, Neb.; and Roger of Marino Valley, Calif. Jack leaves behind many good friends and fishing buddies. He didn’t consider anyone a stranger and most of them became his friends.
His father, mother, adoptive parents, sister Gwen, daughter Kristene and a half brother Joey, preceded him in death.
Jensen-Carpenter Mortuary, 222 “E“ St. Needles, CA 92363, was in charge of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice in care of Jensen-Carpenter Mortuary.
Donald Lester ‘Les’ Onigkeit
Donald Lester ‘Les’ Onigkeit, 86 of Kimball, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2003 at the Kimball County Manor. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 at the First English Lutheran Church of Kimball. Pastor Dwayne Hunzeker officiated. Cremation was preformed and a private family inurnment will be held at a later time. If friends wish, memorial gifts may be made to the charity of their choice. Cantrell Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Mr. Onigkeit was born on August 23, 1917 in Gretna, Neb. He had five brothers and six sisters. His family moved to Pine Bluffs, Wyo. in 1920. He married
Orleatha (Lea) Heideman on February 14, 1942 in Kimball.
He served in the army from 1942 to 1945. He served as a guard for Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, Calif. until he was sent to the Aleutian Islands in 1943. After his discharge, Lester and Orleatha settled one mile north of Kimball where they farmed until they moved to Racine, Wisc. in the spring of 1955. They lived in Ontario, Calif. from 1969 until 1979 when they moved back to Kimball to retire.
Mr. Onigkeit is survived by his sons Douglas Onigkeit of Potter Neb.; Wayne Onigkeit of Alpine Calif.; Donald and his wife Connie of Kimball; daughters Treva Jackson of Fayetteville, Ark. and Kathy Brekeller of Racine, Wisc.; his sister Bernice Krueger of Pine Bluffs, Wyo.; thirteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Lester is joining his wife who passed away, May 20, 2000.
Dean LeRoy Scheele
Dean LeRoy Scheele, 83, long time resident of Dix, Neb., passed away October 25, 2003 at the Hospice Care Center in Loveland, Colo. Cremation has taken place and the family memorial service will be at a later date in celebration of his life.
Dean was born July 3, 1920 in Surprise, Neb. to Gustav Scheele and Marie Brandt Scheele. At the age of two his family moved to Kimball County to establish the family farm north of Dix. He graduated from Dix High School with the class of 1937 and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln before enlisting in the United States Coast Guard.
On February 12, 1942 Dean married
his hometown sweetheart Elaine French. After the war he returned to the family farm where he and Elaine raised their children Deanna and Lonnie. As well as farming, Dean employed taking an active part in the community. At one time he was a member of Farm Bureau, Dix American Legion and for many years he was on the Panhandle Coop Board of Directors, Dix Board of Education, Educational Service Unit and the American National Bank Board of Directors. In 1988, after suffering a stroke, he and Elaine retired in Loveland, Colo. where he enjoyed many hobbies, music, travel and the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
He is sadly missed by his loving wife and caregiver Elaine, daughter Deanna Biesecker and husband Bob of Julesburg, Colo.; son Lonnie and wife Cathy of Littleton, Colo.; seven grandchildren: Aaron Scheele and wife Amy of Wildomar, Calif.; Michelle McCormick and husband Howard of Sedgwick Colo.; Mick Biesecker and wife Giselle of Spring Valley, Calif.; Amy Callan and husband Matt of Julesburg, Colo.; Ryan Biesecker and wife Sherry of Hudson, Wisc.; Jay Biesecker and wife Deanna of River Falls, Wisc.; Allyn Biesecker of Julesburg, Colo.; six great-children: Shantel and Dyan Evans; Kaleb and Shayla Biesecker; Josh and Erika Callan; two step-great-grandchildren Bridget and Vance McCormick; and numerous friends and relatives.
Please send cards to Elaine Scheele c/o Allnutt Funeral Service. Contributions can be made to the McKee Wellness/Nature Walk c/o McKee Medical Center Foundation, 2000 Boise Ave., Loveland, Colo. 80538.
Elvin Koch
Elvin Lee Koch, 71 of rural Kimball died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, October 23, 2003. A memorial service was held Sunday, October 26 at the Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball. The Rev. Roger Gillming officiated. Cremation took place and no visitation was scheduled.
He was born January 26, 1932 in Cherry County, Neb., a son of William and Bernice (Burr) Koch. He spent much of his childhood in Cherry County but had lived in various places including Whitman, Neb., Big Piney, Wyo., and Sterling, Colo. He had also lived for a time in Minnesota. He has lived south of Kimball since June of 1994.
Lee worked as a county road maintainer in Cherry and Grant counties and had also done some ranching. He also ran a landfill in Sublet County, Wyo. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed carpentry, playing cards, and taking care of his animals.
He was married
to Wanda McGrew in Gering on September 8, 1967. She survives along with one son Steven Koch of Kaycee, Wyo. and a stepson Michael Pettis of Texas. He is also survived by five brothers: Billy of Arizona; Kenneth and Lyle of Sterling, Colo.; Erwin of Loveland, Colo.; and William of Kimball; and three sisters: Harriet Foos and Juanita Stone both of Sterling, Colo. and Ethel Bunner of Grand Junction, Colo. He is also survived by three step granddaughters, one step great granddaughter, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Evelyn Rasmussen
Evelyn (Kannolt) Rasmussen, 84 of rural Potter, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 26, 2003 after a five year battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is pending at press time to be at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball.† Pastor Dwayne Hunzeker will officiate. If friends wish, memorial gifts may be made to Home Health Care or First English Lutheran Church.
She was born to John and Carrie Kannolt in Chadron on July 30, 1919. She was orphaned at the age of seven and raised by her maternal grandparents John and Mary Smith in Chadron.
Evelyn graduated from Chadron High School and earned a bachelor of science in Elementary Education from Chadron State College in 1941. She lived to see three generations graduate from Chadron with teaching degrees. She taught for over 20 years in Crawford, Henry, and District 4, Dix and Lorenzo.
She and Elmer J. Rasmussen were married
on September 6, 1941 in Gering. She was an active member of the Potter-Dix community. In addition to her teaching service she was a 4-H leader, Cub Scout leader, active in Extension garden and craft clubs, and a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries and a member of the Plains Historical Society.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Elmer; twin daughters, Donna R. Meyer and husband Jake of Torrington, Wyo., Texas, and Estes Park, Colo.; and Diana Chalupsky and husband John of Phoenix, Ore.; daughter Dorothy (Dottie) Jungck and husband Marty of Torrington, Wyo.; and a son John (Jack) Rasmussen and wife Linda of Dix. Other survivors include grandchildren Scott and wife Jami Jungck of Rapid City, S.D.; John Rasmussen of Dix; David Jungck of Torrington, Wyo.; Keri and husband Craig Deeds of Dix; Bodhi Rasmussen of Ashland, Ore.; Pam Jungck of Chadron; Shanti Rasmussen of Ashland, Ore.; and one great grandchild, McKenna Deeds of Dix; and a sister-in-law, Alice Jones of Kimball.
Evelyn lived most of her life on a farm southeast of Dix and she leaves behind many other relatives, students, and friends. Her family describes her as on amazing woman.
Ralph Spade
Funeral services for Ralph Spade, a 61-year-old Buffalo, Wyo. man who passed away Tuesday, October 14 at the Johnson County Health Care Center following a long illness, will be held Saturday, October 18 at 2 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Sean Durrant officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with graveside services to follow. Visitation will be at the funeral home chapel on Friday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Friends may donate in Ralph’s memory to the Johnson County Health Care Center Oncology Unit in care of the Adams Funeral Home.
Ralph Anthony Spade was born on October 29, 1941 in Scottsbluff, Neb. to Eldon and Ellyn Spade of Kimball. He started school in Gering, Neb. and in 1952 they moved to Mills, Wyo. where Ralph graduated from Natrona County High School in 1960. After high school, he attended Casper College where he studied business management. He married
Judy Davidson on June 23, 1962 in Casper and they made their home in various parts of Wyoming while Ralph worked on bridge construction. They moved to Buffalo in 1970. In 1974 Ralph went to work for Amax Coal in Gillette as a heavy equipment operator. He spent 27 years working for the coal mines when ill health forced him to retire.
Ralph was a member of the LDS Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He loved stock car racing and especially watching his son Gary race.
He is survived by his wife Judy of Buffalo; one son Gary Spade and his wife Perri of Buffalo; one daughter Shawna Studie and her husband Scott of Douglas, Wyo.; his mother Ellyn Spade of Buffalo; two brothers Steve Spade of Chamberlin, S.D. and Mike Spade of Gillette, Wyo.; and seven grandchildren: Sam, Tanner and Cameron Spade of Buffalo, and Vinnie, Jonnathon, Brian and Miracle Studie of Douglas, Wyo.; and uncle John Ferguson of Kimball. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother.
Scott A. Baluska
Scott Alan Baluska, 27, of Gering, formerly of Bushnell, died on Thursday, October 16, 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Pastor Les Judge officiated. Burial was in the Kimball cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, October 21 at the funeral home. The Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball was in charge of funeral arrangements.
He was born on February 5, 1976 in Kimball to Jerry and Cathy (Edwards) Baluska. He grew up on his grandparent’s farm in Bushnell. He later attended and graduated from Mingo Job Corps in Missouri where he received his training in heavy equipment. He worked in the oil fields and in heavy equipment construction. Scott and Tonya Strader were married
on October 23, 1996 in Mableton, Wyo. The couple had lived in Rock Springs, Wyo. for several years. Scott, Tonya and their three children have lived in Gering since July 2003. He was employed by Ames Construction and operated heavy equipment for the firm, mainly being a scraper and dozer operator, although he was skilled for all equipment in his line of work. He enjoyed fishing, riding motocross dirt bikes and being outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Tonya of Gering; sons, Tristin and Jacob and daughter, Courtney all at home; his mother and step-father, Cathy and Gary Stoddard of Gering; his father, Jerry Baluska of Kimball; brother, Chad Baluska of Cheyenne, Wyo.; a half-sister, Amanda Howard of Kimball; and three step-sisters, Bethann, Kalene and Larissa; his grandparents, Jacob and Leona Baluska of Bushnell and Rolland “Buzz” and Carol Edwards of Morrill. He was preceded in death by his step-sister Jennifer Hort.
Barbara E. Staab
Barbara Elizabeth Staab, 76, of Kimball, died on Friday, October 17, 2003 at Memorial Health Extended Care Center in Sidney. Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball. The Reverend Robert Karnish was celebrant. Burial was in the Kimball cemetery. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 20th at the funeral home. Recitation of the rosary was at 6 p.m. Monday evening. Memorial gifts can be made to the Alzheimers Association. Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball was in charge of funeral arrangements.
She was born on April 15, 1927 to Valentine and Barbara (Schneider) Sanger in Sterling, Colo. She attended school in Sedgwick, Colo. and graduated from Sedgwick High School. Barbara and Leland “Shorty” Staab were married
on July 27, 1945 in Julesburg, Colo. They lived and farmed in Crook, Colo. for a year before moving to Kimball in 1946. Barbara owned and operated H & R Block in Kimball for 25 years. She was an expert bookkeeper. She enjoyed working with the youth of Kimball and was very involved in the teen and youth community activities. Once a month she sponsored a teen dance at the local Moose Lodge. She was also involved, along with her husband Shorty, with the local Boy Scout Troup, always making sure the boys had dinner and snacks. She also loved flowers and working in her flower garden.
She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, where she served as choir director for many years. She was an accomplished organist, piano player and vocalist. She was a member of the Rosary Altar Society, involved with the former Moose Lodge in Kimball, and a member of the Lioness Club and Eagles Lodge.
She is survived by her husband Leland “Shorty” Staab of Kimball; two brothers, John Sanger of Sterling, Colo., and Valentine Sanger of Ovid, Colo.; two sisters, Thelma Dunn of Montrose, Colo. and Shirley Zovha of Washington, D.C., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Jacob Sanger and one sister Helen Lauer.
Frank Darnall
Frank Darnall, 91 of Bushnell, died Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 14 at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff, Neb. with Pastor Dick Young officiating. Interment was at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff with Pastor Donald Bloomberg officiating. Friends were able to call at the funeral chapel Monday. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association in honor of Frank and his great-granddaughter.
He was born September 13, 2003 at Bartley, Ill. to Arthur and Lyda (Johnstone) Darnall. He received his education in Banner County and graduated from Banner County High School in 1933. He married
Harriet Ruth Corbet on November 20, 1935. The family moved to the Flowerfield area of Banner County and Frank began farming with his mother-in-law. He continued to operate and live on the farm the rest of his life. The farm is his legacy to his daughter and grandchildren. He was a member of the Albin Baptist Church.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Karyn and Jack Holt of Harrisburg, Neb.; granddaughters, Jacklyn (Jerry) Kwon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Denelle (Mike) Klosterman of Harrisburg, Neb.; and Marianne Holt of Colorado Springs, Colo.; great-grandchildren, Jinni Kwon of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Hanna Klosterman of Harrisburg, Colo.; brother, Harvey Darnall of Harrisburg, Neb.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by wife, Harriet Ruth Darnall; his parents; sister, Nina Darnall Burnett; brothers, Glenn Darnall and Dave Darnall.
John Miller
John I. Miller, 86 of Kimball, died on Friday, October 10, 2003 at Heritage Health Care Center in Gering, Neb.† Graveside funeral services were held on Monday, October 13, 2003 at the Dix Rural cemetery in Dix.† Pastor Mel Daves of the First Baptist Church of Kimball officiated.† No visitation was scheduled.† If friends wish, memorial gifts may be made to the John Miller Memorial Fund.† The Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Kinder, La. November 30, 1916 a son of Abraham N. and Mabel Olive (Keys) Miller.† John and Elizabeth Eubanks Miller were married
in Jennings, La. on January 21, 1946.† From 1946 until 1967 they lived in Reeves, La. and then moved to Colorado.† They came to Kimball in 1983 and in 2001 moved to Well Life in Scottsbluff.
Mr. Miller had served in the U.S. Army during WW II and had served overseas four years in North Africa, Italy and Germany.† While living in Louisiana he owned and operated a rice farm and raised cattle.† He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Estes Park and had served as a Deacon.† He particularly enjoyed traveling and reading.† He was known to be able to “fix anything.”
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Scottsbluff; one son, John Miller and his wife Jaclyn of Dix; and two daughters, Marie Searcy and her husband Charles of Silver Springs, Nev., and Sherry Strasburger and her husband Sid of Ellsworth, Neb.† He is also survived by one brother, Alfred Ray Miller and his wife Jo Helen of Reeves, La., and five grandchildren.† He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Carl E. Reader
Carl “Buck” Reader, 90 of Kimball, died on Friday, October 10, 2003 at his home in Kimball.† Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Kimball.† Reverend Roger Gillming officiated.† Burial was in the Kimball cemetery.† Visitation was held Monday, October 13 from 1 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.† If friends wish, memorial gifts may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.† The Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball is in charge of arrangements.
He was born on February 1, 1913 in Kimball to Frank E. and Iris (Bickel) Reader.† Buck graduated from Kimball County High School.† He worked after graduation at the Bull Canyon Ranch for a few years.† Buck and Winona Adams were married
on June 12, 1935.† She died on April 27, 1992.† They were lifelong farmers in Kimball County, purchasing their farm south of Kimball in 1946.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was active in the community.† He played on the Town Team League baseball and basketball teams.† He served on the REA Board, Kimball Volunteer Fire Department Rural Board, Soil Conservation Board, Kimball School Board and the Kimball Co-Op Boards for many years.† Buck was an avid fisherman, hunter, snooker player, bowler and dancer.† He enjoyed “solo” and always was ready for a game of cards.
He is survived by three sons, Thomas and his wife Janice of Las Cruces, N.M., Carl David and his wife JoAnn of Kimball, and Penrod Alan and his wife Bernadine of Kimball; one daughter, Carla Jean Kirby and her husband Rick of Kimball; three sisters, Alice Vahling of Denver, Barbara Joseph of Kimball and Bette Fritschel of Plover, Wisc.; sisters-in-law, Lois O’Hare of Kimball and brother and sister-in-law; Wayne and Thurma Bauerkemper of Sidney; 10 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.† He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Winona, sister Sara Frankie Switzer, brother Penrod “Lewis” Reader, daughter Sara Sue Reader and grandson Daniel Martin Reader.
Lola M. Mannon
Lola Mannon, 74 of Bushnell, died on Saturday, October 11, 2003 at Kimball Health Services. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at the Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel. Errol Mannon officiated. Burial was in the Kimball cemetery. The Cantrell Funeral Home of Kimball assisted with the arrangements.
Mrs. Mannon was born January 10, 1929 to Earl and Adla (Vickers) Mercer of Oconto, Neb. She graduated from Poudre Valley High School in Ft. Collins, Colo. She married
Herman Mannon on May 8, 1948 in Ft. Collins. They lived in Cheyenne Wyo. before moving to Bushnell eight years ago. Mrs. Mannon was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, artifact hunting, doll collecting and sewing.
She is survived by her sons, Steve and wife Becky of Kimball; Errol and wife Gretchen of Albin, Wyo.; and Frank Mannon of Ft. Collins Colo.; 14 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Leonard and Leo Mercer, and two sisters June Mercer and Joyce Wiggin also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Blaine.
