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Christopher Glidden, infant
January 20, 2011
Christopher Floyd Glidden, infant son of Levi and Tiffany Glidden, was born
into the arms of God Jan. 5, 2011.
Christopher is survived by his parents; brother, Darin; sisters, Madison and HayLynn, all of Broken Bow; aunts and uncles, Flave Ann Spanel of Merna, Jeff and LaTona Woods of Broken Bow, Joe and Korrie Spanel of Welllington, Colo., and Tad and Loretta Glidden of Loomis; cousins, Stormie and Austin Woods of Broken Bow, and Sophia Glidden of Loomis; grandparents, Dale and the late Charlene Spanel of Anselmo, Donna Glidden of Broken Bow, and Denny Glidden of Ravenna; great-grandmother, Iris Spanel of Broken Bow, and several great-aunts and uncles.
Services were Jan. 9, 2011, at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial was at St. Anselm’s Cemetery with Iverson Memorial Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
JoAnn Dramse-Bean, 71
January 20, 2011
JoAnn (Kaelin) Dramse-Bean, age 71 of St. Maries, Idaho, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at her home near St. Maries.
Jo, as she was known to most, was born
Nov. 7, 1939, at the farm 1 1/2 miles south of Weissert, to George H. and Anna H. (Petersen) Kaelin. She received her early education at the rural grade school East Weissert District 17 and started high school at Westerville.
After three years the Westerville High School closed and she transferred to Ansley, where she graduated witht he class of 1957.
In July 1958, Jo was married to Wayne Dramse in Broken Bow. They moved to Renton, Wash., where Wayne had a job with Boeing. It was here their three children, Bruce, Toni and Terri, were born.
Jo was later married to Howard Bean of Seattle, Wash. They lived in Seattle until retiring to St. Maries, Idaho in 2004, where Howard passed away in 2006.
Jo is survived by her three children, Bruce of Phoenix, Ariz., Toni of St. Maries, Idaho, and Terri of Seattle, Wash.; brother, Karl (Doris) Kaelin of Broken Bow, and sister, Helen (Jim) Johnson of Ravensdale, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; three sisters, infant Mary Ellen in 1943, Elna Mae Eichelberger in 1999, and Georgia Killebrew in 2009.
Lillian Swick, 96
January 20, 2011
Mrs. Lillian Marie (Duryea) Swick, 96, of Norfolk passed away at her home, Heritage of Bel-Air, Jan. 16, 2011, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Lillian was born
March 14, 1914, to Isaac and Inger Marie “Mary” (Matson) Duryea. She grew up in Blaine and Custer Counties, graduating from Merna High School in 1930.
June 14, 1936, she married Louis Oliver Swick at the Broken Bow Christian Church parsonage with Pastor W.A. Baldwin officiating. To this union one child was born, Janice Louise Swick.
Lillian spent her life taking care of her family and those around her. Lillian loved to cook, sew and garden. Many people enjoyed her dinners, baked goods and flowers.
She was an active member of the Lillian Church of Christ, and was baptized by immersion in the Gates River by Guy B. Dunning, June 7, 1938.
Lillian taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for 30 years. She was an active member of Lillian Church Willing Workers and the Lillian Women’s Club.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; her parents; her in-laws, Oliver and Hope Swick; five sisters, Naomie Zackary and husband Nidgal, Anna McLaughlin and husband Lawny, Viola Rowe and husband Vern, Fern Myers and husband Adrian, Rosia Kennedy and husband Glenn; two brothers, Leo Duryea and wife Jenny, Noble Duryea and wife Dora.
Lillian is survived by her daughter, Janice Swick of Norfolk; and a host of nieces and nephews, grand and great-great, as well as her extended family and care givers at Heritage of Bel-Air.
Lillian’s family is very grateful to all the caregivers and administrators of Heritage of Bel-Air who stepped up in Lillian’s final months to give her a home filled with excellent loving care.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Lillian Church of Christ north of Broken Bow with Pastor Bob Dainton officiating. Burial will be in the Gates Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the church. A lunch will follow the visitation. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials have been suggested to the Lillian Church of Christ or the Alzheimer's Research Center in St. Paul, Minn.
Robert (RJ) Mills, 88
January 20, 2011
Robert James (R.J.) Mills was born
to Ed and Avis Mills in Ansley, Aug. 8, 1922. R.J. was raised on his parent's farm near Weissert with his younger brothers, Leonard and Gerald. R.J. attended grade school at Weissert. He graduated from Westerville High School in 1940.
R.J. was drafted during World War II. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army Air Corp -Squadron 388. R. J. was stationed in Tedford, England for two years. He flew on campaigns in Central Europe, Northern France, Normandy, Ardennes, Rhine-land and Air Offensive Europe as a gunner. His duties included cleaning, inspecting and repairing armament on B-17 aircraft.
He loaded bombs, installed guns, completed necessary adjustments and maintenance of aircraft. He was always relieved to see the White Cliffs of Dover on his return missions.
R.J. married Margie Ming July 18, 1945, in Kearney, while home on furlough. He was discharged in September, 1945. Upon his return, he began his farming career, making their first home by R.J.'s parents farmstead near Weissert. They lived there until March 1953, when they purchased their farm east of Broken Bow.
He raised cattle and farmed there for nearly 55 years. R.J. and Margie raised four children; Morris, Audrey, Arlene and Roberta.
R.J. took pride in his country, farm and family. He will be remembered for his resourcefulness and strong work ethic. When R.J. was not working in the fields or feeding cattle he always had jobs waiting in his shop. He took life's daily struggles in stride. He never faltered and rarely took a day off. There were always chores to do: cattle to feed, corn to grind, hay to haul before starting the day's work. R.J. believed "work is good". This was his legacy to his family.
In February 2008, due to health concerns, R.J. and Margie resided at Haven Manor in Hickman, to be closer to family. R.J. never forgot Custer County and his farm. After Margie's death, his new friends helped brighten his days.
We will cherish the memories of his past: earning $2 a day for putting up hay, riding his horse, Babe to school, getting his first car and his World War II experiences. We will all miss the familiar sight of R.J's overalls, boots, cap or western hat.
He loved to tease, romp and play with his children and grandchildren. He always had a stick of Juicy Fruit gum, tobacco cans filled with corn, rides on his horse and four-wheeler for all of his grandkids. We enjoyed his good beef. He loved visits with his neighbors and longtime friends.
R.J. is survived by his children, son Morris of Lincoln, Audrey Eastman of Topeka, and husband Andy, daughter Arlene O'Neill of Grand Island and husband John, and daughter Roberta Morrison of Lincoln and husband Steve; grandchildren, Bryan Eastman, Nathan and Shannon Eastman, Patrick and Tiffany O'Neill, Ryan and Kiley O'Neill, Jamie and Shane Ligon, Robert Morrison, Jeff Morrison; great-grandchildren, Mallory and Nolan Eastman, Alexis Gosda, James and Kaylee Ligon; brother, Leonard and wife Vall Gene of Idaho; sister-in-law, Peggy Mills of Broken Bow; brother-in-law, Don Runyan of Indiana, and nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margie; parents, Ed and Avis, and brother Gerald.
Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with the Rev. Todd Karges officiating. Interment will be in the Westerville Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Westerville Cemetery.
Wayne Hirsch, 79
January 20, 2011
Wayne LeRoy Hirsch of Broken Bow passed away unexpectedly at home Jan. 12, 2011.
Wayne was born
June 18, 1931, in Merna to Fredrick (Fritz) and Alice Hirsch. Wayne grew up on a farm west of Merna and graduated from Merna High school in 1949.
September 9, 1951 he was united in marriage to Rosella Mae Booker in Callaway. They resided on a small farm southwest of Callaway until moving to Kimball, then to Broken Bow in 1957.
Wayne farmed; worked for the City of Kimball; Callaway Co-op; Custer Public Power; Broken Bow Co-op; and finally Custer County Roads Department.
He loved to be out on the road mowing, riding his tractor and always took pride in his work.
In his earlier years Wayne’s hobbies included coaching baseball, hunting, fishing and in his later years sitting on the deck and feeding his squirrels.
He was active in the local Elk’s Lodge and served as Exalted Ruler 1981-82. His most cherished activity was enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Rose; son, Darrell (Janice) Hirsch of Arvada, Colo.; daughters, Debra (Bernard) Gribble of Chambers, and Denise (Leonard) Daake of Merna; sister, Marie (Keith) Kastens of Merna; sister-in-law, Elleanor Hirsch of Callaway; brother-in-law, Franklin Manning of Lincoln; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Erin) Hirsch of Littleton, Colo., Jaime Hirsch of Westminster, Colo., Adam (Trish) Marcellus of Lincoln, Nicole (Chad) Henderson of Tyndall, S.D., Jennifer (John) Thompson of Norfolk, Jessica Hardin of Kearney, Mattie (Marty) Demoret of Kearney, and Deena (Josh) Cook of Broken Bow; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Lagene Hirsch and Shirley Manning.
Iverson Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. The services were Jan. 15, 2011 at the Presbyterian Church in Broken Bow.
Memorials are suggested to the Faith Bible Fellowship or the family.
Elva Nielsen, 91
January 20, 2011
Elva Inez (Knapp) (Babcock) Nielsen age 91 of Broken Bow formerly of Anselmo was called to heaven Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow.
Funeral services were Jan. 15, 2011, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, with the Rev. Mike Wheatly officiating. Burial was in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is in charge of arrangements. A visitation was held at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Memorials may be given to the family.
Elva was born
on April 13, 1919, at Winnebago, Neb., to Jasper Edward and Ada Sarah (Howard) Knapp. Elva was married to George Walter Babcock on April 16, 1935, in Julesburg, CO. To this union eight children were born. He died in 1961.
She then was married to Harlan David Nielsen Nov. 25, 1965. He died in 1975.
Elva worked at nursing homes, cleaned house, and raised eight kids.
Survivors include her daughters Elva Bramer of Arizona, Darlene Yates of North Platte, Wanda Roper of Loup City, Josephine Murphy of Anselmo, Mable Kelley of Anslemo and Phyllis Olson of Grand Island; one son Walter Babcock of Greeley, Colo.; 36 grandchildren; and numerous great and great-great- grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother Clinton Knapp of North Platte.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, brothers Marvin, Orvil, and Marcus; sisters Mable, Mildred, and Hazel; a son Marcus; grandsons, granddaughters and some great-grandchildren.
Elva had a heart of gold, who loved flowers, family and animals.
Robert Masters, 85
January 20, 2011
Robert K. Masters, age 85, of Broken Bow died Jan. 15, 2011.
He was born
March 13, 1925, near North Platte to W.C. and Sophia Masters. They moved to McPherson County, south of Tryon, when Robert was six-years-old.
He went to school and graduated from McPherson County High School in 1943. After graduating, he worked at the home ranch, for his mother.
He was a member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge in Tryon for 25 years.
In 1962, he married Lois Wilcox and they adopted three children, Michelle, Teresa and Mary.
In 1971, they sold the ranch and moved to North Platte. Robert worked as a carpenter for a while, working on the Ramada Inn and the college.
Robert was baptized into the Church of Christ in 1972.
In 1973, he worked all summer in Long Beach, Calif., working as a security guard at Long Beach and L.A. Harbors and finally at an eight-story hospital until an earthquake drove him back to Nebraska.
One summer he worked at a big ranch near Gordon and another summer as an outrider on a wagon train in Kansas.
In the winter he worked with two brothers and a nephew doing carpenter work in North Platte.
In 1975, he married Loretta Nichols and to this union Janet Masters was born.
They moved to Broken Bow where he started working for Gene French. He worked for Gene for 12 years.
He was a member of the Custer County Sheriff’s Posse for a number of years. He worked at the Broken Bow sale barn for about 10 years and then at the Lexington sale barn.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta, daughters, Janet, Teresa and Mary, two step-sons; one step-daughter; 12 grandchildren; three brothers and their families; and a number of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ben, George, Ira, Hollis and Arbor; a sister, Melissa; and daughter, Michelle.
Funeral services were Jan. 18, 2011, at Govier Brothers Chapel with Minister Jerry Ricketts officiating.
Interment was in the Miller Cemetery near Tryon.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Govier Brothers Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
