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Vivian V. Wamser
Vivian V. Wamser, 92, of Gering, died Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at the Northfield Villa Medical Center.
Her funeral service will be Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m. at Gering Memorial Chapel with Pastor Howard Roseberry officiating. Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Prairie Haven Hospice. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Visitation will be Friday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the chapel.
Vivian was born on November 24, 1912, in Conway, Mo., to Harrison and Myrtle (Pringle) Sloan. She was united in marriage to Wayne R. Wamser on April 27, 1940, in Gering. She taught school in Banner and Scotts Bluff County (Harrisburg, Wrights Gap and Mitchell) for numerous years. Later she and Wayne owned and operated the bowling alley in Mitchell.
Vivian had a gift of wit to her; she would bring out a smile with her one-liners and loved to entertain with her harmonica. Everyone will miss her sense of humor.
She enjoyed fishing and bowling with her husband, Wayne.
She was a member of the Central Church of Christ and was an Honorary Queen Mum of the Superstitious Sizzling Senoritas Red Hat Society in Gold Canyon, Ariz.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Larry Larson of Missoula, Mont.; grandsons, Greg, Cary and Jamie; son-in-law, Larry Stricker; granddaughter, Michelle Chenoweth and great-grandson, Chad Stricker; sister, Loine Ullstrom and nieces and nephew Linda, Bruce and Jeanne.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne in 1996 and daughter, Judith in 2000.
Margarito H. Martinez
Margarito H. Martinez, 86, of Mitchell, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Beverly Health Care Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel.
Alta W. Harris
Alta W. Harris, 85, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff.
Daisy Bradt
KIMBALL — Daisy Bradt, 101, of Kimball, died March 30, 2005, at the Kimball County Manor. A memorial service will be held on Sunday April 3, at 3 p.m., at the Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Allen Heim officiating. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the Watchtower Society Worldwide Work. Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Daisy Bradt was born in Nebraska City on March 9, 1904, the daughter of John and Anna (Brugman) Goff. She was raised and attended schools in Nebraska City, graduating in 1922. During her younger years while living at home her father was a storeowner and she helped with the work around the store. She was married to Elford E. Bradt on Oct. 17, 1926, in Nebraska City. She moved with her new husband to Kimball in 1927 and then they moved to Sandpoint, Idaho in 1937 and then back to Kimball in 1992. She dedicated her life to Jehovah in 1942 by baptism. Her husband, parents, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sisters, Lily Goff and Rose Costantini both of Easley, S.C. and Mary Ann Shreve of Casper, Wyo.
Lynn R. Gealy
Lynn R. Gealy, 87 of Gering, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at Regional West Medical Center. Funeral services are pending at Gering Memorial Chapel.
Guy V. Cobb
MINATARE — Guy V. Cobb, 64 of rural Minatare, died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, April 5, 2005, 2 p.m., at Gering Zion Church with Pastor Paul Hebbert officiating. Masonic rites will be performed by Robert W. Furnas 265 AF & AM.
A memorial service will be held in Casper, Wyo., on Wednesday, April 6, at 1 p.m., at the Richard Street Christian Church. Inurnment will follow at Highland Park Cemetery in Casper.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab Center at Regional West Medical Center, 4021 Avenue B, Scottsbluff, NE, 69361. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Guy was born on September 18, 1940, in Boulder, Colo., to Vernon Frank and Elizabeth Ann (Clayton) Cobb. He married Karen Deanna Coppedge on August 26, 1961, in Casper, Wyo. They moved to Scottsbluff in 1985.
His memberships include: Secretary/Treasurer at York-Rite Masons, Tehama Temple Shriners, the Elks Lodge #1367 and the Gering Zion Church.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Deanna Cobb of Minatare; son, Jon Cobb and wife, Tammy; two granddaughters, Tristan and Katrina Cobb all of Booker, Texas; daughter, Deanna Thompson and husband, Hank Thompson and grandson, Lance Thompson all of Casper, Wyo.; brothers and sister Don Cobb, Richard “Butch” Moore and Mike Moore and Zoe Anna Madsen all of Casper, Wyo.
His parents preceded him in death.
Marie Hilzer Gabel
Marie Gabel, 97, of Scottsbluff, died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Her funeral will be Wednesday, April 6 at 2 p.m., at the Emmanuel Congregational Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor John Adams officiating. Interment will be in East Lawn Cemetery north of Minatare. A Memorial in Marie’s name has been established to the Church. Friends may call at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, Tuesday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to Noon. Online condolences to Marie’s family may be e-mailed to www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Marie was born March 6, 1908, in Denver, Colo., the oldest of five children born to George J. and Mary Katherine (Mende) Hilzer. Being the oldest child, Marie help to take charge of raising her siblings, now they are awaiting her arrival so they can take care of her. Her family moved to the Bayard area in 1921, then later to the Melbeta area before finally settling in the Carter Canyon area where they farmed. Prior to her marriage, Marie was a nanny for the Steen family. She was united in marriage to Harry Gabel, February 15, 1933, at Scottsbluff. They farmed north of Scottsbluff before they bought their farm southeast of the Highland School. Marie was an excellent cook, enjoyed crocheting and raising a bountiful garden. She moved to Scottsbluff in 1991 and has resided at Wel-Life since 2000.
She was a member of the Emmanuel Congregational Church and the Ladies Aid Circle. She always was active in the Church until her health failed and always available to help with funeral dinners, making butterballs and noodles and bake sales that helped the financial welfare of the Church. She was also a member of the Pleasant Hour Garden Club at Minatare and a former 4-H leader.
Marie is survived by her sons, Richard Gabel and his wife, Ann of Scottsbluff, Alvin Gabel and his wife, Iva of Torrington, Wyo., Harry Gabel, Jr. of Minatare,; daughter, Katherine Swanson and her husband, Dick of Torrington; grandchildren, Allen Gabel, Gerald Gabel, Fadra Anders and her husband, Tim, Greg Gabel, Brian Gabel, Mike Swanson, Corby Swanson; great-grandchildren, Nichole, Courtney and Josh Swanson, Bailee and Kory Anders, Briana and Gabriel Gabel; numerous nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, brothers, George Hilzer, Fred Schmidt, Jr., Harry Schmidt and Albert Schmidt and infant sister, Helen Schmidt.
God has opened the door to receive her but her light will still shine in our hearts.
Lynn R. ‘Shorty’ Gealy
Lynn R. ‘Shorty’ Gealy, 87 of Scottsbluff, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at Regional West Medical Center. His funeral service will be Thursday, April 7, 2 p.m., at Gering Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at the West Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the great grandchildren. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com. Visitation will be Wednesday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. until service time at Gering Memorial Chapel.
He was born on October 15, 1917, in Gordon, to Clarence and Mae (Webster) Gealy. He attended school in Gordon, graduating in 1935. He married Venita Fern Schroeder on August 14, 1937, in Newton, Kansas.
They lived in Goddard, Kan., until the mid 1940’s, when they moved to Gordon and began farming. Later moving to Gering in 1961. Lynn worked at the Lockwood Corp, and later retired from both Magnolia and Northfield Villa.
Survivors include his son, Larry and wife, Millie Gealy of Yuma, Ariz.; grandchildren, Rusty and wife, Tami Pierce and Dan and wife, Martha Pierce all of Gering; great-grandchildren, James, Aaron, Robyn and Danielle and Brent Pierce all of Gering; and brother, John Gealy of Gering.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Larry Pierce, brothers, Lyle and Waldo Gealy and sisters, Ruth Dillon, Julia (Pudge) Zurn and Evelyn Diehl.
Joseph Michael Gonzales
Joseph Michael Gonzales, 15, of Scottsbluff, died Thursday, March 31, 2005, at Children’s Hospital at Denver. His Mass of the Resurrection will be Thursday, April 7 at 10 a.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Father James Golka officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. A Rosary/Vigil will be Wednesday, April 6, 7 p.m., at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. A Memorial has been established to Joseph’s Family. Friends may call at the funeral home in Scottsbluff, Wednesday from 9 a.m. to the Rosary/Vigil. Online condolences may be e-mailed to Joseph’s family at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Joseph was born July 28, 1989, in Scottsbluff, the son of San Juana Gonzales. He was raised in Scottsbluff and educated at the Child Development Center. He was a special child, who touched many hearts.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Joseph is survived by his mother, San Juana “Janie” Gonzales of Scottsbluff; brothers, James (Christina) Gonzales of Scottsbluff, John (Marcella) Gonzales of Phoenix, Ariz.; sister, Jennifer Gutierrez of Gering; nephews, Josiah and Christian Gonzales of Scottsbluff, Isaiah Gonzales of Phoenix, Brayden and Tiernan Gonzales of Gering; niece, Thalia Gonzales of Phoenix; caregiver, Pam Loomis of Bayard; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, aunts, Rosita Jones, Dominga Ybarra and Juanita Gutierrez and uncle, Lucio Gutierrez.
Gerda Maria Gonzales
Gerda Maria Gonzales, 72, of Gering, died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at her daughter’s home.
Her funeral service will be Wednesday, April 6, 10 a.m., at Gering Memorial Chapel with Pastor Richard Landrigan officiating. Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery. A Sharing of Memories will be Tuesday at 7 p.m., at the chapel. Visitation will be Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Gering Memorial Chapel. A memorial has been established to the family. Tributes of sympathy may be left at www.geringchapel.com.
Gerda was born on July 3, 1932, in Gross-Zimmern, Germany to Karl and Barbara (Kempf) Ebenau. She came to the United States from Germany in 1955. On November 4, 1993, she received her U.S. Naturalization Citizenship.
Survivors are her children, Christopher Gonzales of Hudson, Colo., Michelle Schmidt (Matthew) of Gering, Mari Cavanaugh of Lakewood, Colo. and Timothy Gonzales of Hudson,; grandchildren, Joshua Renova, Sarah Cavanaugh, Cody Gonzales, Jennifer Gonzales, Marie Schmidt and Phillip Schmidt; siblings, Dieter Ebenau and Isle Gimbel both of Gross-Zimmern, Germany and Gernot Estl of Rossdorf, Germany.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Gunther Ebenau and stepfather, Joseph Estl.
Guy Harmon
Guy Harmon, 81, of Gering, died Monday, April 04, 2005, at his home. Services are pending at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel.
Joe Richard Hernandez Jr.
A memorial funeral mass for Joe Richard Hernandez Jr., 55, of Scottsbluff, who died Saturday, April 2, 2005, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, will be held Wednesday, April 6, at 2 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Father James Golka officiating. Military graveside rites will be given by the Nebraska National Guard. Inurnment will be at the Mitchell City Cemetery. A vigil service will be held Tuesday, April 5, at 7 p.m., at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Friends who wish may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., and at the vigil. His remains will then be cremated at the Jolliffe Funeral Home and Crematory.
He was born March 6, 1950, at Denver to Joe and Augustina (Rivera) Hernandez Sr. He grew up and received his education in the area. He served his country with the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1968 until 1972 when he was honorably discharged and received the Purple Heart for courage. He then moved back to Scottsbluff where he worked as a laborer until ill health forced his retirement. He married Ruth Szafrajda on January 30, 1980, in Grand Island.
He enjoyed drawing, movies and the outdoors. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and loved to joke around. He was a loving husband, father and brother. He was the best and will be sadly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth of Scottsbluff; children, Jackie Garza and Tami Hernandez both of Bridgeport, Tracy, Bobby, Richard, Jamie, Paul, Tony and Tina Hernandez all of Scottsbluff; siblings, Mary and Steve Livermont and Chris Hernandez all of Phoenix, Ariz., Florence Ebert of Cincinnati, Ohio, Modesta and Sam DeOllos of Scottsbluff, Myra Hernandez of Mitchell, Paul and Maria Hernandez of Scottsbluff, and Dennis and Julie Hernandez of Alliance; twelve grandchildren; many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Noberto and Petronilla Rivera.
Dennis LeRoy Kenzy
MITCHELL — Dennis LeRoy Kenzy, 59, of Mitchell, died Sunday, April 3, 2005, at his home. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, at St. Paul’s Church in Mitchell with Dr. William Bibb officiating. Burial will be at the Mitchell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m., Tuesday at the church. Jones Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Circle of Friends (Prairie Haven Hospice).
Dennis was born August 28, 1945, in Scottsbluff, the son of Eugene and Opal (Fees) Kenzy. He received his education in Scotts Bluff County country schools. He enlisted in the United States Navy on August 22, 1963, and served his country until his honorable discharge on August 11, 1964. He lived in California and Washington for many years working as a welder. He returned to Scotts Bluff County in 1981 and was united in marriage to Doris Kay Steele on June 16, 1983, at the Scotts Bluff County Courthouse in Gering. The couple lived in Scottsbluff until moving to Mitchell in 1986, where they made their home until his death.
He was a member of the Koinonia Church in Mitchell. He was well known for his woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Doris K. Steele of Mitchell; daughters, Kandi Keller of Bath, Maine, Rae Anne Hitchings of Scottsbluff, and Chris (Jim) Senter of Bayard; grandsons, Keith, Brian, Christopher, Sr. Airman Timothy Jennings, Thomas, and Brandon; granddaughters, K.C. and Mikayla; great-grandson Joshua; great-granddaughter Jasmine; sisters, Audrey Buhrdorf of Sidney and Ruth Lynch of Sterling, Colo.; brothers, Ronald Kenzy of Eldorado Hills, Calif., Frank Kenzy of Gering, and John Kenzy of Sunbury, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and a brother, Dale Kenzy preceded him in death.
