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Mollie Cottrell
SCOTTSBLUFF — Mollie Cottrell, 88, of Scottsbluff, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1999 at Regional West Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church with Rev. Lewis Warren officiating. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Friends may call 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff. Family will be present from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews Episcopal Church or to the donor’s choice.

She was born May 23, 1911 to Jacob and Elizabeth (Rein) Pester. Her family immigrated to the United States in 1911 through Philadelphia and arrived in Fort Collins, Colo. on Christmas Day. They moved to the North Platte Valley in 1919. She received her education in Scottsbluff Public Schools. She married Richard Fletcher Cottrell on Aug. 18, 1933. They had one child, Dr. Richard Eugene Cottrell. For many years Fletch and Mollie owned Hightower Grocery in Scottsbluff.

Mollie was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church for more than 50 years. She served as vice-president and president of the Southwest District of Episcopal Church Women, president of the Church of General Guild and president of Altar Guild. She was a member of PEO, Chapter GA, for 25 years where she also served as president. She was also a member of DOES, Drove 21, Scottsbluff for more than 50 years, serving as president and treasurer. She was honored with several national appointments and a life membership in DOES. She had a lifetime membership in PTA, was a member of American Society of Germans from Russia as well as the North Platte Valley Museum and Ladies of the Moose. For many years she served on the Election Board.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Richard Cottrell, M.D. and Cynthia Cottrell of Indian Wells, Calif.; granddaughter Catherine Griffin and husband James Griffin of Hinsdale, Ill.; grandsons and granddaughters-in-law Lang and Alison Cottrell of Newport Beach, Calif., and James and Monica Cottrell of Corona Del Mar, Calif.; five great-grandchildren; brother Jacob Pester Jr. of Minatare, brothers and sisters-in-law Henry and Ella Pester of San Antonio, Texas, Alex and Dorothy Pester of Minatare, sisters and brothers-in-law Lorraine and John Abel Jr. of Scottsbluff, Dorothy and Lon Nichols of Melbeta and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her brother Eddie Pester.

James L. Easton
LINCOLN — James L. Easton, 65, of Lincoln, formerly of Lyman, died Monday Oct. 11, 1999 at a Lincoln hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at The Jones Mortuary in Mitchell.

Scott L. Hebbert
CHADRON — Scott L. Hebbert, 43, died Monday, Oct. 11, at his home in Chadron. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 13 at Berean Fundamental Church with the Rev. Daniel Willliams officiating.

Burial will be at Whitney Cemetery. A memorial has been established for Berean Fundamental Church or the hospice. Donations may be sent to Community First Bank of Chadron. Chamberlain Chapel of Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

He was born March 14, 1956, in Chadron to Myron and Doris Hebbert. He was affiliated with the Dawes County 4-H Club, Farm Bureau Citrus Coordinator for 25 years and Berean Fundamental Church and Men’s Fellowship.

His survivors include his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Beverly and George Sands of Belton, Mo.; aunts, Florence Stamler of San Lorenzo, N.M., Ruth Little of Rapid City, S.D., and Lois Lapp of New Underwood, S.D., one nephew, Benjamin; one niece, Mary; and a host of friends and relatives.

William (Bill) Neal Lindhorst
POWELL, TENN. — William (Bill) Neal Lindhorst, 56, of Powell, Tenn., died Tuesday Oct. 5, 1999 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

A memorial service was held Friday, Oct. 9, 1999 at McCarty Weavers Chapel by the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Powell.

He was born Aug. 9, 1943 in Scottsbluff, Neb. to Luella and John Lindhorst. He received his education in Scottsbluff. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked at Cape Kennedy for several years and then was an electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin at the Y-12 facility in Knoxville, Tenn. for the past 19 years.

He is survived by his mother, Luella Salamonsen of Scottsbluff; daughter Shana Nichols; grandchildren Brooke and Jeremy Nichols of Alphraretta, Ga.; brothers Donald Lindhorst of Gering, Neb. Francis Lindhorst of Merritt Island, Fla., Dean Lindhorst of Scottsbluff, Jack Lindhorst of Kirkland, Wash.; sisters Janet Neal of Concord, Calif. and Janice Roach of Mannassas, Va.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Harold.

Richard Lee Lindsay, Sr.
NORTON, KAN. — Richard Lee Lindsay, Sr., 66, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999 at his home. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton, Thursday, Oct. 14. Inurnment will be in the Norton Cemetery.

He was born Sept. 8, 1933 to Arthur and Ethel Lindsay of Scottsbluff. He married Shirley Dinkel on April 28, 1956. He was the owner/operator of Vacuum Sales and Services.

He had two sons and a daughter. His son, Steven, died in 1972.

During his lifetime, he received military honors by the Redd Harmonson Post 63, American Legion, Norton.

He is survived by his son Richard, his daughter Christine, his brother Robert, sister Gloria and three grandchildren.

Martin E. (Gene) Morgan
GERING — Martin E. (Gene) Morgan, 77, of Gering, died Thursday Oct. 7, 1999 at Regional West Medical Center. There will be no services. Cremation was held at Sunset Memorial Park Crematory. Burial will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Panhandle Humane Society. Gering Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

He was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Henry to Mahlon C. and Pearl (McNeal) Morgan.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Morgan of Gering; daughters Dana C. Morgan of Greeley, Colo., and Tracy L. La Force of Holstein; granddaughters Devrin L. Wimberley of San Diego, Calif., Tara C. Plambeck of Bladen, and Whitney Morgan of Gering; grandson Stephen L. Morgan of Fort Worth, Texas; two great-grandsons; sister Mary Lou Crom of Gering; brother Maynard Morgan of Gering and his best friend Scotty Lee.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and infant grandson.

Judy Margaret Reed
SCOTTSBLUFF — Judy Margaret Reed, 68, of Scottsbluff, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999, at her home. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel.

Betty M. Todd
KIMBALL - Betty M. Todd, 77, of Kimball, died Sunday, October 10, 1999, at the Beverly Health Care Center in Sidney. No funeral service is scheduled. Visitation hours are 1-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. The family will be available to greet friends 2-4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Betty M. Todd Memorial Fund.

She was born March 28, 1922 in Rising City to Cor L. and Mamie (Ballet) Harris. She attended public schools in Rising City. Betty and Henry H. Todd were married on December 28, 1949 in Cheyenne, Wyo. They lived in Pine Bluffs, Cheyenne and Wheatland, Wyo. for a number of years before moving to Deming, N.M. While living in Deming she worked as a secretary and bookkeeper. They lived in Deming for 10 years and returned to Kimball 4 years ago.

She is survived by her husband Henry of Kimball, one daughter Rebecca K. Matheson of Deming, N.M., one grandson Brian Todd Crafton of Deming, N.M., one great-grandson Brandon Todd Crafton of Deming, N.M., two sisters Lucile Way and Iva Way both of Schuyler; also a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

George Joe Wilhelm Jr.
SCOTTSBLUFF — George Joe Wilhelm, Jr., 42, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. Private inurnment will be held at Fairview Cemetery preceding the funeral. Cremation was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Scottsbluff.

He was born Jan. 26, 1957 at Riverside, Calif., to George Joe and Gladys D. (Honstein) Wilhelm, Sr. He grew up and received his education in Riverside and Scottsbluff. He moved to Scottsbluff in 1990 where he worked for Dalton’s Auto Center as an autobody mechanic and tow truck driver until going to work for Garcia’s Auto Center. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents George J. and Betty J. Wilhelm Sr. of Scottsbluff and Gladys D. Lyman of Highland, Calif.; sisters Deborah Browning of Tacoma, Wash., Cynthia Rodgers of San Bernardino, Calif., Terry Linn Robey of Fontana, Calif., and Tamara Lyman of Highland, Calif.; brothers Daniel A. Lyman of San Bernardino, Calif., Richard Robey of Scottsbluff, and Dennis Robey of Yucaipa, Calif.; maternal grandmothers Elma E. Honstein of Mitchell, and Elnora Rodgers of Redmond, Ore.; and special friend Ed Garcia of Scottsbluff.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Elmer "Hoke" Wilson
SCOTTSBLUFF — Elmer "Hoke" Wilson, 87, of Scottsbluff, died Oct. 9, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999, at First Assembly of God in Scottsbluff with pastor Robert Conner officiating. Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Friends my call 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednesday at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel. A memorial has been established to the First Assembly God Church in Scottsbluff.

He was born Dec. 30, 1911, in Holbrook to Alfred and Nina (Williams) Wilson, he was the sixth of ten children. He married Wilma Jamison in Harrisburg on May 31, 1937. He farmed in the valley and also worked at Great Western during the campaign season. In February of 1953 he moved to Scottsbluff and was employed by Curry Chemical which later become Simplot Soilbuilders, retiring after 25 years of service. Then he volunteered his time at the Scottsbluff Nursing Home calling bingo. While a member of the Panhandle Saddle Club, he participated in the reenactment of the Pony Express centennial with his son, Galen in 1960.

He enjoyed his family, traveling, wood working and socializing with his friends at Baily’s Cafe.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma of Scottsbluff; daughters and sons-in-law Karen and Milt West of Scottsbluff; Sherryl Green of Gering; Tami and Mike Leis of Scottsbluff; brothers Ben and Jesse Wilson of Scottsbluff; grandchildren Cullen West of Laughlin, Nv.; Jenny Schuller of Lincoln, Neb.; Brandi Sayre of Scottsbluff; Nikki Green of Gering; Brittany Leis of Scottsbluff; Jordan Leis of Scottsbluff; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Green of Scottsbluff; Megan Schuller of Lincoln; Justin Cervantes of Gering.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Mavis Wilson; son Galen Wilson; five sisters, Alice Batchelor; Violet Casson; Alberta Cooper; Marcella Pollet; Jane Schilling; and two brothers, W. A. Wilson and Gene Wilson.

James L. Easton
James L. Easton, 65, of Lincoln, formerly of Lyman, died Monday, October 11, 1999 at a Lincoln hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Jones Mortuary Chapel in Mitchell with the Rev. Jerry L. Mercer officiating. Burial will be at the Mitchell Cemetery. Visitation will be today from noon to 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Memorials may be made to the family.

He was born March 7, 1934 in Morrill to Steven and Amelia (Kosofkaski) Easton. He was a retired salesman.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Keith of Lincoln, Rod and Gail of Palmyra, Grant and Paula of Baxter Springs, Kan.; daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Jeff Halvorsen of Eagle; sisters, Helen Rukavina of Lyman, Nettie Filbert of Lincoln, Rose Hort of Lyman, Pauline Leonhardt of Riverton, Wyo., Annie Loveland of Torrington, Wyo., Eileen Hardin of Gering, Phyllis and Jess Nelson of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Christine Easton of Lyman; eight grandchildren; and 24 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Stanley and Alex.

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