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Darold C. Carrell
Darold C. Carrell, 87, of Fort Collins, Colo., died April 8, 2004, at his home in Fort Collins, Colo.
A memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 15, at Hemingford Congregational Church in Hemingford. A private family inurnment is scheduled.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hemingford Congregational Church.
He was born on Dec. 24, 1916, in Hemingford, to Agnes (Schneider) Carrell and Clarence Carrell.
Mr. Carrell spent his childhood on a farm three miles west and two miles south of Hemingford where he later farmed for 20 years. In 1955, he moved into town and owned and operated Bud’s Mobile Service Station. In 1962, he moved to Seattle, where he worked for NC Machinery as a Caterpillar track repairman for 18 years.
He was a member of the Hemingford Congregational Church, the Machinist’s Union, the Eagles Club, the Lions Club and the NRA. After retiring, he returned to Hemingford where he loved to attend auctions, collect antiques and work in his shop.
He married Jacqueline L. Irwin on May 29, 1937, in Alliance, and they had three children. The couple recently moved to Fort Collins, Colo., after living in Hemingford for 20 years
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jacqueiline, of their home in Fort Collins, Colo.; sons, Bob Carrell of Boiling Springs, Pa., and Bill Carrell of Fort Collins; daughter Nancy and husband Jack Reynolds of Madison, Conn.; grandchildren Sandy and husband Colin Taylor of Huntsville, Ala., Chip and wife Lisa Carrell of Fort Collins, David and wife Lola Carrell of Montgomery, Ala., Tammy and husband Buford Rivers of Buena Vista, Colo., Jim and wife C.V. Carrell of Italy, Jennifer and husband Paul DaRosa of Sulphur Springs, Texas, Jeremy and wife Stacey Reynolds of Fayetteville, N.Y.; and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marjorie (Carrell) Stull; and two daughters-in-law, Linda (York) Carrell and Beverly (Zak) Carrell.
Harold Couchman
Harold Herman Couchman, 100, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, April 9, 2004, at Beverly Health Care Center in Gering.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel in Scottsbluff.
Harold "Yogi" Hohnstein
Harold "Yogi" Hohnstein, 40, of Scottsbluff, died Sat., April 10, at his home in Scottsbluff.
Arrangements are pending at Jolliffe Funeral Home.
Alan Ray Homrighausen
CRAWFORD — Alan Ray Homrighausen, 52, passed away April 8, 2004, after a courageous 2 1/2 year battle with cancer. Services will be Monday, April 12, 10 a.m., at the Community Building in Crawford. Burial will be at the Crawford cemetery.
Alan was born August 17, 1951, to Ernest and Doris (Wolff) Homrighausen in Alliance. He grew up farming and ranching west of Marsland. Alan truly knew how to live life to the fullest, playing as hard as he worked, which was long and hard.
Alan and Shawna (Piper) were married Sept. 6, 1986, in Crawford. For 17 years, they enjoyed motorcycling and outdoor activities.
In 1989, they moved to Crawford from the ranch in Marsland. Alan worked for the City of Crawford. For the past five years, Alan was superintendent at Legend Buttes Golf Course. While at the golf course, Alan had three very special people who worked with him. They were Zane Limbach, LJ Prosser and Amanda Prosser. Alan took pride in keeping one of the top courses in the state.
Alan will be long remembered for the countless times of putting others’ wants and needs before his own.
Alan was a vital member of the Crawford Volunteer Fire Department for 13 years, where he helped in all ways.
Alan is survived by his wife, Shawna of Crawford; mother, Doris of Crawford; brother, Gary and wife Valerie and children Jason, Barb, Tyrell, Lane and Kaitlyn of Marsland; sister, Julie and children Quinn and Gail of Crawford; and brother, Bill and his wife Michele and children Maggie and Rachel of Whitney; mother-in-law Mardell Piper of Crawford; sister-in-law, Vicky Moreno and her husband Mike and daughters, Megan and Jennifer of Gering; sister-in-law Shelly Piper and special friend Terry Simmons and Shelly’s daughter Kelsey of Alliance; and brother-in-law Terry Piper and his sons Brian and Brad of Crawford. Alan also had numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him and whose lives he touched.
Alan was preceded in death by his father, Ernie and two nephews, Chris and Shawn Homrighausen.
Leroy A. Snow
Funeral services for Leroy A. Snow, 53, of Gering, who died Friday, April 9, 2004, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff will be Thursday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at Gering Memorial Chapel with Rev. Victor McPeak officiating. Interment will be at West Lawn Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the family at Gering Memorial Chapel and at the Rompus Room. Visitation will be Wed., 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the chapel.
He was born March 2, 1951, in Fremont, Calif., to Hubert and Ruth (Wilson) Snow. He studied ministry in Nebraska. He married Lynda Cline on June 6, 1981, in Gering, and they made their home in Gering. At that time he became a father to her three daughters, Crystal, Amy and Angie. In Gering he became a brick and stonework mason. He enjoyed fishing, especially for walleye, and spending time with his many friends.
Survivors include Lynda; a son, three daughters and their husbands; three grandsons; three granddaughters and one on the way; a brother and spouse and a sister and spouse; nieces; nephews; and numerous special friends with a special thanks to Donna.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, paternal and maternal grandparents.
He will be greatly missed and he was dearly loved. Think Snow.
Elizabeth Ann ‘Beth’ Hanson
TORRINGTON, Wyo. — Funeral services for Elizabeth Ann "Beth" Hanson, 83, will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 8, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. She died June 3, 2004, at Bonell Good Samaritan Center in Greeley, Colo. Visitation will be at Colyer Funeral Home, Monday, June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Hospice of Northern Colorado, 2726 West 11th Street Road, Greeley, CO 80634.
Beth was born June 24, 1920, in the family home near LaGrange, Wyo., the daughter of Robert and Etta (Jackman) Carlisle. Her birth home, located between LaGrange and Hawk Springs, Wyo., is still standing to this day. She attended grade school with four other students at a country school located on the Davis Ranch east of Hawk Springs. She then attended the newly built Hawk Springs High School, graduating in 1938, with eight classmates.
In 1940, she married Eugene "Swede" Hanson, in Gering. The couple farmed and ranched in LaGrange until 1962, when they moved north of Torrington, where they again farmed. In 1967, they moved to Gering; Beth worked at Montgomery Ward and Hiram Scott College, while Swede worked at the sale barn. Swede passed away in 2000. For the past four years, Beth has resided at Bonell Good Samaritan Center, Greeley.
While living in LaGrange, Beth was a charter member of Cowbells and was a member of the Goshen County Extension Clubs. She developed a love for baking wedding and specialty cakes for various events.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Linda of Wichita, Kan., and Vic and June of Greeley; grandchildren, Mona Kay and Kurt, Angie Brooks and Chris, Lori Strasser and John, Tammi Fisher and Rick, Tory Hanson, and Kay Wikum; and great-grandchildren, Ryan Hanson, Tyler and Jeffrey Fisher, Kya Brooks and Quinn Kay.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brothers, Brad, Jack and Burr.
Colyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
William Richard ‘Dick’ Seligh Jr.
WICHITA, Kan. — William Richard ‘Dick’ Seligh Jr., 80, died Sunday, May 30, 2004, at home in Wichita. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m., today, June 5, at the Bayard cemetery. Visitation will be today also, from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Bayard Church of Christ with family present. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to VFW Post #112, 1500 S. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202 or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita.
Downing and Lahey Mortuary East is in charge of arrangements.
He was born July 24, 1923, in Pinsonfork, Ky.; entered the military February 1943; honorably discharged February 1946; served in WWII in the South Pacific with the Army Air Corps; was stationed on Guam in the Marianna Islands; and then married Regina Herrmann Aug. 14, 1949, in Bayard.
He received the following medals: American Service, Asiatic-Pacific Service, WWII Victory, Good Conduct and two WWII Battle Stars. At war’s end, he attended and graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash., in 1953. He was employed for Boeing Company as an industrial engineer for 30 years, retiring October 1988. During his Boeing career he worked the following programs, the B50 bombers; C97 Stratocruiser; B47 (first jet bomber); Boeing 707,727,737,747,757 and 767 commercial jets; Saturn V moon rocket, B52 bomber; and several classified programs.
Survivors include his wife, Regina; sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Kallie of Wichita, and David and Lynn of Shelbyville, Ky.; grandchildren, Katie Macy and Nicholas and Carolyn Seligh; and great-grandchild, Preston Macy.
Bernice M. Baker
Funeral services for Bernice M. Baker, 94, of Scottsbluff, formerly of Norfolk, will be at 10 a.m., Monday, June 14, at First Congregation United Church of Christ, Norfolk. Reverend Don Huber will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at the Home for Funerals in Norfolk.
Bernice died Tuesday, June 8, 2004 at the Mitchell Care Center.
She was born July 16, 1909, to Albert and Carline (Clark) Kierstead in a sod house in Boyd County near Spencer. She attended rural school northwest of Norfolk. She married Virgil E. Baker in Yankton, S.D., Sept. 1, 1929. The couple then farmed in Madison and Pierce Counties. They also owned and operated Norfolk Motor Service; and she worked at Norfolk State Hospital so that she could support her family and send her son to college. She has lived at the Village at Regional West for the past 11 years.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Virgil L. “Bud” and Carol Baker of Wheatland, Wyo.; grandsons, Greg Baker, Russell Baker and Mark Baker; seven great-grandchildren, Matthew Baker, Morgan Baker, Megan Baker, Kyle Baker, Brandon Baker, Michella Baker and Jordan Baker; and sister, LuEtta Wessell, of Plainview.
She was preceded in death by her husband, May 6, 1993; two brothers and two sisters, (one in infancy).
Robert R. Baumann
NORTH PLATTE — Robert “Bob” R. Baumann, age 82, died June 8, 2004, at Linden Court in North Platte. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., today, June 11, at the United Methodist Church in Chadron, with a Military Honor Guard participating.
Bob was born April 16, 1922, in Holstein, Iowa, to Frederick and Edna Baumann of Cushing, Iowa. He moved to Chadron in 1939 to attend Chadron State College. He joined the military and was a Naval Aviator during World War II. During that time, he married the love of his life, Mary Nadine “Babe” Simpson, and was married for 55 years.
Bob and Babe owned and operated the F & M Bootery in Chadron for 35 years. He was a Mason; lifetime member and past exalted ruler of the Chadron Elks Club; lifetime member of the Chadron United Methodist Church; and the American Legion. He was a loyal Chadron State Eagles supporter and was named to the Chadron State Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2003, he moved to North Platte to be closer to his children.
Survivors include his sons, Larry (Marcia) Baumann of North Platte; Mike (Pam) Baumann of Morrill; and Lee (Kathy) of Maineville, Ohio; daughter, Jan (Dave) Smith of McCook; and Cheryl Kennedy of York, considered to be a second daughter; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nadine “Babe”; brother, Roger, who was killed in action during World War II; and his parents.
Memorials may be made to the Chadron State College Foundation or the Callahan Cancer Center in North Platte. Memorials may be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, P.O. Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.
