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Darlene A. (Maris) Geihsler
Darlene A. Geihsler, 48, of Indianola, died Sunday (Jan. 11, 2004) at Community Hospital of McCook.
She was born Dec. 5, 1955, to Delbert Henry and Roberta Grace (Porter) Maris in McCook. She graduated McCook High School in 1974.
On June 29, 1974, she married
Eugene Maxwell Geihsler at First Christian Church in McCook.
She was a homemaker and worked as a desk clerk for the Best Western Motel until her health failed.
She was a member of the McCook Baptist Church where she helped teach Sunday school and vacation Bible school.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene of Indianola; her parents, Delbert and Roberta Maris of McCook; sons, Rodney Geihsler of McCook and Craig Geihsler of Indianola; daughter, Lisa and husband, Ben Johnson of Klamath Falls, Ore.; and three brothers, Gary Maris of McCook, Gerald Maris and wife, Deb of Culbertson and Ron Maris of McCook.
Services are Thursday, 11 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Gosnell officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
Visitation is today until 5 p.m., and Wednesday, 12-8 p.m.
Memorials may be given in her name.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
Olive Pearl (Payne) Harris
Olive Pearl Harris, 99, died, Tuesday (January 13, 2004) at Hillcrest Nursing Home.
She was born Aug. 26, 1904, in Ottumwa, Iowa to James and Georgia Payne. She moved to Western Nebraska as a young child, grew up, married
and spent her adult life in the area. She was a housewife who loved doing things for her many friends.
She was active in the Burlington Vets and St. Alban's Church and was an avid antique collector.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Harris in 1972; and her young son, Jimmy Lee in 1927.
Survivors include two cousins, Helen Lindberg of Othello, Wash., and Franceine Pinneo of Pinetop, Ariz. She had a special family relationship and was cared for by Mike and Vicki Russell of Waynesville, N.C. She was loved by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Alban's Episcopal Church with the Rev. R. Sam Williams officiating. Burial will be in the Wilsonville cemetery.
Visitation will be Sunday 3 to 5 p.m., at the Carpenter Breland Funeral Home.
Memorials may be given to St. Alban's Episcopal Church in McCook.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
Scott E. Hoffman
Scott E. Hoffman died in McCook on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2004, at 33 years of age. He was born Aug. 18, 1970, in Denver, Colo.
He graduated from Maywood High School in 1988, McCook Community College in 1990 and the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1993. On July 25, 1992, he married
Darcey Newlon in McCook and they moved to McCook in 1994.
Scott was a member of the McCook Evangelical Free Church, where he was active as an usher and as games leader in the youth AWANA program. In addition to working for KICX Radio since he was 16 years old, he served as managing director of the Minden Courier and city editor of the McCook Daily Gazette. He worked as campaign staff for Ben Nelson's U.S. Senate race, subsequently becoming staff assistant to the Senator. Scott was on the coaching staff at Culbertson and McCook high schools, a basketball official for area ball games, a member and coach at the YMCA, an avid outdoorsman, a lover of dogs and a devoted and outstanding husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Rudy and Gustine Gamblin and his uncle Bill Gamblin.
Survivors include his wife Darcey; sons, Christian and Stephen; daughter Denae Owens, all of McCook; father Dick and wife, Linda Hoffman of McCook; mother Cathy and husband, Darryl Snider of Maywood; brother Sean of Maywood; sisters Shannon and husband, Dwayne Schalles of Hanahan, S.C., and Kiok and husband, Tim Quigley of Bonner Springs, Kan.; step-brothers and sisters, Tim Dixson of Rapid City, S.D., Melissa Dixson and Megan Aguallo, both of Sutherland, John and wife, Tamara Snider of Kearney and Marisa and husband, Scott Joudrey of Nova Scotia, Canada; grandparents Howard and Lee Hoffman of McCook; in-laws Gary and Ruby Newlon of Lincoln; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The public may sign Scott's memorial book at the funeral home on Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. The casket will not be open to the public. Before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m. are reserved for private family visitation.
A funeral service will be held at the McCook City Auditorium Friday, 2 p.m., with Pastor Bruce Lester officiating. Scott will be laid to rest in Memorial Park cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorial contributions to the Scott Hoffman Educational Fund which has been established for his children. These gifts may be left with Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements.
Phyllis E. (Gallentine) Jones
Phyllis E. Jones, 72, of McCook, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at Community Hospital of McCook.
She was born July 24, 1931, in Norcatur to Frank and Ruth Vera (Shrock) Gallentine. On Oct. 23, 1949, she married
Donovan Lee Jones in Oberlin. The couple lived in Denver for 17 years and then moved to McCook in 1975.
Phyllis worked a variety of jobs including clerking at A&M; Drug, making salads at the Chief Restaurant and cleaning houses. Phyllis loved to garden and enjoyed her flowers. She also enjoyed taking daily walks.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Ruth Gallentine.
Survivors include her husband, Donovan Jones of McCook; son William Jones also of McCook; daughter, D‚ri Coyle and husband, John of Denver, Colo.; her brother, Frank Gallentine and wife Jan of Elizabeth, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
Memorials may be given in her name.
Services are Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004, 11 a.m., at Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman officiating. Burial will be in the Norcatur cemetery at 2 p.m.
Visitation was Wednesday and today 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday 9 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
John "Jack" F. Jones
John "Jack" F. Jones, 84, died Tuesday (Jan. 27, 2004) at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook.
He was born March 1, 1919, to Bryce Quayle and Blanche Frances (Bowen) Jones in McCook. He graduated from McCook High School in 1938. He attended McCook Junior College and graduated in 1940.
On Sept. 22, 1940, he married
Ruthella Theda Carter in McCook. He managed Bison Drive Inn Theatre and was owner of Jones Insurance Agency.
He was a 75 year member of the First Congregational Church. He was also a member of the McCook Blue Lodge No. 135 with a 60 year membership award. He was a recipient of the Jordan Medal Holder of the McCook Lodge. He was also a member of All Rite York Bodies at McCook, St. John Commandery No. 16, the Eureka Chapter No. 86 Order of the Eastern Star of McCook and the Tehama Temple Mystic Nobles of the Shrine of Hastings.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Franklin Marts and Rhonda Jones.
Survivors include his wife, Ruthella Jones of McCook; his children, Leanna Smidt of Greeley, Colo., Theda Beth and husband, Dale Stanley of Wilsonville, Ronald Jones of Golden, Colo., Paula and husband, John McArthur of McCook and Robin and husband, Jerry Wonderly of Bartley; 17 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services are Saturday, 11 a.m., at First Congregational Church with Dr. Mark Taylor officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
Visitation is Thursday until 5 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
Marcella Ann (Palic) Kehler
Marcella Ann (Palic) Kehler passed away at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, following complications from a stroke.
We, her children, are grateful for the time we have had with her. We are especially thankful for the past couple of months. Marcella has shown her incredible strength as a loving woman through her commitment to always focus on the needs of others rather than her own. She employed her skills as a caregiver in many aspects. She volunteered for 20 plus years at the Red Cross Blood Mobile in McCook where she donated numerous gallons of blood. She worked at Hillcrest for the last ten years and was known at both work and home for her baked goods. Stories of a dozen or so kids around the dining room table were common when cinnamon roll time came around. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Marcella was born in Hayes County on April 16, 1933; she was the first of seven children. After graduating from high school in Hayes Center, she taught rural school south of Culbertson. She married
William (Bill) Kehler on Nov. 26, 1953, in McCook and settled in Culbertson. Together they had eight children.
Marcella was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Fern Palic, her husband William "Bill", her son Michael "Frog", and two granddaughters Chelsea and Charlye Jo.
Marcella leaves behind six brothers and sisters: Paul Palic, Wilma Palic, Jim Palic, Ingrid Battershell, Fanella Flaherty, and Craig Palic. Also included are her seven remaining children Theresa of Cozad, Ed and wife, Sandra of McCook, Leland and wife, Marla of Loveland, Fred and wife, Sheila of Culbertson, Ginger and husband, Andy Cash of Indianola, Shelly and husband, Harold Larimore of Indianola, and Tom and wife, Liz of Culbertson; Char Kehler, wife of the late Michael Kehler. Marcella is the proud grandparent of Chad (and wife Amy), Amanda, Jessica, Cory, Elizabeth, Jacob, Shasta, Rachel, Maggie, Sederick; step-grandchild, Chaniel and husband, Eric Flora of Colorado, Andrew and Carl Cash of Tennessee; and one great-grandchild, Emma; step-great-grandchildren, Tony, Jesse, Chesney, Laney Jo, McCartney Flora of Colorado and Zack Larimore.
Rosary took place at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home on Monday at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook. Burial took place in the Culberston cemetery.
Memorials were to be given in Marcella's name.
God bless you Mom for the time we have had with you. You are at peace now and you will always be in our hearts.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
Albert W. Kirk
Albert W. Kirk, 88, of Palisade, died Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2004) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.
He was born Nov. 29, 1915, to Clifford Franklin and Aurelia Kirk in Dayton, Ohio.
He was a veteran of World War II.
He married
Dolores V. Coon. He was employed by General Motors, in the Delco Division, as a chrome plater for 33 years until his retirement. He had been living in the Palisade community for the past eight years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dolores; a daughter, Arlene; and five brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his children, David Kirk and wife, Mary of Xenia, Ohio, Linda Whaley of Tampa, Fla., and Lloyd Kirk and wife, Marsha of Palisade; brother, Jerry Kirk and wife, Bessie of Dayton, Ohio; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with the Rev. Phillip Kline officiating. Interment took place in Bauersville, Ohio.
Memorials were to be given in his name.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements.
Donna Lynn (McFarland) Peterson
Donna Lynn (McFarland) Peterson died Thursday (Jan. 29, 2004) at Community Hospital as a result of three years of ovarian cancer. She was 51 years old.
Donna was born Oct. 23, 1952, in North Platte to Donald E. and Leora Laura (Johnson) McFarland. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1971. She participated in track and field and softball as a player and coach. She also enjoyed traveling in the United States and abroad, quilting and cross stitching, gardening and growing flowers.
On Dec. 23, 1971, she married
Terry Lee Peterson in North Platte. To this union two children, Timothy and Kellie, were born. They moved to the McCook community in 1984, where they were owners and operators of Peterson Jewelers.
She was a member of McCook Christian Church, VIP member of Independent Jewelers Organization and Nebraska and South Dakota Jewelers Organization. She was an avid bowler.
Her father-in-law, Clarence Peterson, preceded her in death in August of 1977.
Survivors include her husband, Terry Peterson of McCook; son, Timothy Peterson of Indianola; daughter, Kellie Peterson and fiancee, Erik Mahanes of North Platte; parents, Donald and Leora McFarland of North Platte; two sisters, Carol Joyce of Omaha and Christy and husband, Jim Relph of McCook; three brothers, Donald McFarland and wife, Trish of North Platte, Michael McFarland and friend, Ray Dodds of Omaha and Randall McFarland and wife, Jackye of Omaha; mother-in-law, Doris Peterson of Curtis; and a host of family, friends and McCook Christian Church family.
Memorials may be given to the McCook Christian Church Building Fund.
There will be no public viewing. Friends may sign the book at the funeral home during office hours.
Services will be at McCook Christian Church, Monday (Feb. 2, 2004) at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Clark Bates officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Fort McPherson National cemetery in Maxwell.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
Harley LeRoy Phares
Harley LeRoy Phares of Palisade, died Monday (Feb. 23, 2004) at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte. He was 94 years old.
Harley was born Dec. 10, 1909, in Hayes County, to Reuben Leslie and Anna D. (Romersheuser) Phares. He graduated from Palisade High School in 1928. He attended the University of Colorado in Boulder and also attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Ind., earning a Radio Technician Certificate. He moved to Watertown, S.D., and worked as a DJ for a radio station for a short time. He returned to Palisade where he opened his own radio shop and sold and serviced radios.
On July 18, 1937, he married
Dessa Frances Richter at her parents‚ home in Hayes County. To this union three daughters were born. They moved to Ogden, Utah where Harley was employed by the Civil Service for the Communications Defense Depot. They returned to the Palisade community in 1946 and settled on the family farm. He retired from farming in the mid 1980s. They remained on the farm until 1999, at which time they moved to Palisade. After his retirement, Harley continued to do some farming.
He was a member of the Palisade United Methodist Church for over 75 years. He was committed to his church serving on many boards, active head usher, and member of the Builders Class. He was also a member of the Rural Fire Board, having an instrumental part in getting the building for the present fire station; Hayes and Hitchcock Historical Society; Community Service Club; was an active community booster; Hitchcock County Election Board (Beverly Precinct); Tri-State Amateur Radio Club; and Farm Bureau, serving as an officer and state delegate. He loved to spend time with his ham radio, enjoying his yard and flowers, and attending all of his children and grandchildren's activities.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Reuben and Anna Phares; his brothers, Albert and Richard Phares; an infant sister; an infant granddaughter, JoLee Ann Schutte; and son-in-law, Bernie Schutte.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Dessa Phares; three daughters, DeAnna Schutte, Judy and husband, Gary Malone and Jenene and husband, Jerry Smith, all of Palisade; brother, Phil Phares and wife, Rita of Ogallala; aunt, Freida Romersheuser of Indianola; sister-in-law, Wilma Phares of Salem, Ore.; six grandchildren, Michael Schutte and wife, Leota of Seward, Michelle Schutte of Ravenna, Elizabeth and husband, Scott Susag of Scobey, Mont., Christyn and husband, Justin May of Duluth, Minn., Jeffrey Smith and wife, Julie of Chandler, Ariz., and Matthew Smith and wife, Jamie, of Mesa, Ariz.; seven great-grandchildren, Alex, Elisabeth and Ethan Schutte, Daniel, Shania and Tristyn McCormick and Samuel Smith; and numerous family and friends.
Funeral Service are Friday, 2 p.m., at the Palisade United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jeff Thurman and Rev. Michael Laing officiating. Burial will be in the Palisade cemetery.
Visitation is today 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.
