SCOTTSBLUFF STAR HERALD APRIL 2011 KAUFMAN, Carol, 62, Scottsbluff NE died 30 Mar 2011. Born 3 Mar 1949 in Duluth MN to George and Alice (DAHLMAN) BRADY. Married Steve KAUFMAN in Duluth MN on 15 Apr 1967. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather Al; brothers Patrick and Dennis BRADY; son-in-law Donald MELCHER. Memorial services 6 Apr 2011 at Calvary Lutheran Church, Scottsbluff NE. Cremation. KILMER, Frances J, 59, Minatare NE died 2 Apr 2011. OHLUND, Stanley D, 95, Scottsbluff NE died 1 Apr 2011. Born 16 Nov 1915 in Stanton NE to Gus and Ida Lena (NORLING) OHLUND. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers; three sisters. Cremation. Inurnment at later date. ROSS, Willard R, 86, Gering NE died 30 Mar 2011. Born 10 Oct 1924 at rural Gering NE to Adam and Katherine (BAUER) ROSS. Married Maria CLIFTON on 1 Dec 1946. Preceded in death by parents. Services 7 Apr 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, Gering NE. Burial at West Lawn Cemetery, Scottsbluff NE. SCHULDIES, Betty Jane, 72, Scottsbluff NE died 30 Mar 2011. Born 2 Dec 1938 in Mitchell NE to Conrad and Amelia (LEIDER) SCHULDIES. Love of her life Everett “Junior” FULK for 50 years. Preceded in death by parents; brother Ray SCHULDIES; niece Jeanne (CONRAD) SCHULDIES. Services 4 Apr 2011 at Zion Evangelical Church, Scottsbluff NE. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff NE. WARNER, Steven P, 59, Aurora CO died 26 Mar 2011. Born 8 Dec 1951 in Ft. Collins CO to Roland and Jerre (PAULSON) WARNER. Preceded in death by grandparents Lewis E. and Violet (BERGQUIST) WARNER, Dr. Paul R. and Mahree (PENDLETON) PAULSEN; step grandmother Helen (CAMERON) PAULSEN; aunt Paula (PAULSEN) BROWN. Celebration of Life 8 Apr 2011 at Gering NE Memorial Chapel. Cremation. Inurnment at West Lawn Cemetery, Gering NE. BIXLER, Phyllis J, 88, Ft. Collins CO memorial services 16 Apr 2011 at the Ft. Collins CO Hilton. Born 2 Feb 1923 in Harrison NE to Jack and Bertha (EBERSPECHER) PARSONS. Married Charles Kenneth BIXLER in 1948. BALDWIN, Scott M, 47, Gering NE died 3 Apr 2011 as result of automobile accident. Born 31 Dec 1963 in Omaha NE to Delear and Leoma (JOHNSON) BALDWIN. Married Sharlene GILPIN on 8 Aug 2008 in Scottsbluff NE. Preceded in death by parents; grandparents. Services 9 Apr 2010 at the Chuck Wagon Church, Scottsbluff NE. Cremation. CLINGER, Kenneth Eldon “Casey”, 79, Scottsbluff NE died 27 Mar 2011. Born 13 Jan 1932 in Kimball NE to Millard Earle and Ellen Amelia (DORNHOFF) CLINGER. Married Lau SIEWERT on 15 Jun 1956. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Gordon, Don and Melvin CLINGER. Cremation. Inurnment and memorial service on 6 Jun 2011 at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance NE. HOWARD, Hilda M, 84, died 12 Mar 2011. Born 3 oct 1926 in Minatare NE to Louis Jr. and Mary (BISTERFELDT) GREEN. Married Wesley HOWARD on 25 Jun 1944 in Scottsbluff NE. Preceded in death by parents; sister Theresa; brother Milton; infant daughter Cora. Services 17 Mar 2011 at Gering memorial chapel, Gering, NE. Burial at Creighton Valley Cemetery, Melbeta NE. POWELL, Jennifer Rosanne, 35, Scottsbluff NE died 4 Apr 2011. Born 2 Jul 1975 in Scottsbluff NE to C. Duane and Rosanne (WOODEN) POWELL. Preceded in death by father. Services 8 Apr 2011 at WestWay Church, Scottsbluff NE. Cremation. Inurnment at Sunset Memorial Park, Scottsbluff NE. BARGER, Louis E, 84, Moses Lake WA died 25 Mar 2011. Born 1 Mar 1927 in Gering NE to Thomas Edward and Nettie (REED) BARGER. Married Neva Naomi HUGHES on 17 Jul 1948 in Torrington WY. Preceded in death by wife; parents; brother and sister. Services 9 Apr 2011 at Benson Family Funeral Service, Moses Lake WA. FLICK, Miles Eugene, 72, Denver CO died 27 Mar 2011. Born 4 Apr 1938 in Gering NE. Graveside services 9 Apr 2011 at West Lawn Cemetery, Gering NE. FRANK, Darlene June, 64, Kimball NE died 5 Apr 2011. Born 18 Jun 1946 in Scottsbluff NE to Melvin and Goldie (STECKS) EBY. Married David FRANK in Kimball NE on 22 Aug 1965. Preceded in death by parents; brother Dick EBY. Services 8 Apr 2011 at the Kimball Presbyterian Church, Kimball NE. Burial in the Kimball NE Cemetery. HOLZ, William “Bill”, 95, Sidney NE died 3 Apr 2011. Born 19 Mar 1916 at Beatrice NE to George and Anna (DELABAR) HOLZ. Married Alvina VORDERTRASSE at rural Plymouth NE on 13 Oct 1940. Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter Diane HOLZ; three sisters; four brothers; six brothers-in-law. Services 9 Apr 2011 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney NE. Cremation. Inurnment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney NE. FEGLER, Helen, 83, Torrington WY died 7 Apr 2011. Born 9 May 1927 in Mitchell NE to Adam and Anna (MONS) SITTNER. Married Robert FEGLER on 23 Mar 1946 in Harrisburg NE. Preceded in death by parents; husband; brothers Adam, Dave, Robert, Ed, Laurence and Jim SITTNER; sister Mildred KALLENBACH. Services will be held at later date. FOLAND, Belva R, 97, Billings MT died 6 Apr 2011. Born 4 Aug 1913 in Henry NE to Ralph and Rose (COX) CHILDS. Married Mendel “Dow” FOLAND on 8 Aug 1932 in Sidney NE. Preceded in death by parents; husband; daughter Glenda ISRAEL; sisters Majel, Marine and Nellie CHILDS; brothers Don and Jennings CHILDS. Graveside services 8 Apr 2011 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings MT. WEISGERBER, Audry May, 83, died 6 Apr 2011. Born 9 Jan 1928 at LaJunta CO to Charles and Ethel (CLINE) CLINE. Married George WEISGERBER on 30 Jul 1947 at Bridgeport NE. Preceded in death by parents; husband. Services 9 Apr 2011 at the Gould Chapel, Alliance NE. Burial in the Bayard NE Cemetery. MOFFAT, Barbara “Barb”, 61, Oshkosh NE died 8 Apr 2011. Born 5 Jan 1950 in Oshkosh NE to Johnny and Nettie (EDMISTEN) ARDISSONO. Married 6 Jul 1968 in Oshkosh NE to Melvin MOFFAT. Preceded in death by father in 2009. Mass of Christian Burial 12 Apr 2011 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Oshkosh NE. Burial in Oshkosh NE City Cemetery. O'BOYLE, Patricia Anna (DONAHUE), 82, Flagstaff AZ died 27 Mar 2011. Born in Rapid City SD in 1929 to E.W. and Mary E. (SCRUBY) DONAHUE. Married M/SGT James J. O'BOYLE. Services 31 Mar 2011 at St. Louis the King Church, Glendale AZ. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale AZ. ORR, Kirkland L, 61, Aurora CO died 31 Mar 2011. Born 10 Mar 1950 in Fairfield IA to Lamont W. and Dorothy ORR. Married Christine LENA on 12 Jul 1980 in Scottsbluff NE. Preceded in death by father; uncle Roger HYDE; grandparents. SPENCE, Stephen Thomas “Tom”, 85, Fallbrook CA formerly of Western NE, died 22 Mar 2011. Born 17 Jun 1925 in Crawford NE to Karl and Sadie SPENCE. Married Donna LANE on 27 Dec 1946 in Minatare NE. Preceded in death by parents; wife on 15 Apr 2010. Services will be held at a later date. CULLAN, Loretta M, 68, Alliance NE died 9 Apr 2011. Born 2 Sep 1942 in Alliance NE to Alfred and Gladys (PELTZ) ENYEART. Married Thomas R. CULLAN on 1 Nov 1960 in Rapid City SD. Preceded in death by father; son Brian CULLAN. Mass of Christian Burial 13 Apr 2011 at St. Bridget's Catholic Church, Hemingford NE. Burial in Hemingford NE Cemetery. FRICKEY, Roy V, 74, Bridgeport NE died 10 Apr 2011. Born 4 Apr 1937 in Bridgeport NE to Marshall and Lillian (FRICK) FRICKEY. Married Sharon HASS on 2 Aug 1959 in Bayard NE. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister Linda; grandparents. Services 14 Apr 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport NE. Burial at Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery, Bridgeport NE. GLENN, Oak W, 96, Wahoo NE died 8 Apr 2011. Born 12 Jul 1914 at Henry NE to Louis Roy and Nettie (WASSOM) GLENN. Married Ceola VESTA DIXON on 2 Aug 1942 at Santa Monica CA. Preceded in death by parents; wife; brothers Robert GLENN and Scott L. GLENN; sister-in-law Lois GLENN. Services 11 Apr 2011 at First United Methodist Church, Wahoo NE. Cremation. Inurnment at Ord NE Cemetery. JORDAN, Shirley Irene, 84, Scottsbluff NE died 9 Apr 2011. Born 23 Sep 1926 in Scottsbluff NE to George and Irene (PINSKIE) LUCE. Married first James VERNON. Married second Claire “Red” JORDAN in 1990. Preceded in death by parents; brothers Jerry and Ronnie LUCE; both husbands; great-grandson Justin COSTA Jr; special “sister cousins” Jane Ellen COUCH and Betty STUFFT. Cremation. Celebration of her life 30 Apr 2011 at the home where Shirley lived with her daughter Toni and son-in-law Shawn SPENCER. LOPEZ, John, 59, Mitchell NE died 9 Apr 2011. Memorial service 13 Apr 2011 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, Torrington WY. BERGER, Helen Lucille, 90, Mitchell NE died 11 Apr 2011. Born 22 Aug 1920 in Greeley County NE to Charles and Lucille (KELLEY) NEGLEY. Married Elmer BERGER on 10 May 1941. Preceded in death by parents; a sister and her husband. Graveside service 15 Apr 2011 at Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff NE. MCDONALD, Elenora Julia “Elinor”, 102, Alliance NE died 11 Apr 2011. Born 16 Feb 1909 at rural Angora NE to George and Anna (MICEK) KLOCH. Married Charles T. MCDONALD on 23 Nov 1941 in Bridgeport NE. Preceded in death by parents; husband; brothers Edward, Sylvester and Leonard KLOCH; sisters Vera FREIMUTH, Mary Ann MELICK and twin sisters Georgia and Angela KLOCH, who died in infancy. Services 15 Apr 2011 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Alliance NE. Burial in the Angora NE Cemetery. NINEGAR, Louis, 93, Kearney NE died 9 Apr 2011. Born 27 May 1917 at Spencer SD to Charles and Hazel (WILLIAMS) NINEGAR. Married Bethine BRUNER on 20 Aug 1944 at Broadwater NE. Preceded in death by parents; brother; two sisters; son-in-law Jack GREENE. Services 15 Apr 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, Kearney NE. Burial at later date. JOHNDREAU, Elsie, 93, Gordon NE died 7 Apr 2011. Born 19 May 1917. Services 15 Apr 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, Gordon NE. HOLDER, Ronald Gene, 60, rural Redfield KS died 10 Apr 2011. Born 15 Jan 1951 in Grand Island NE to Gene and Mary HOLDER. Married Belinda Joy BRADBURY on 4 Jun 1977. Preceded in death by daughter Jannell HOLDER. Services 18 Apr 2011 at the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, Redfield KS. Cremation. JORDAN, Beverly June, 76, Scottsbluff NE died 13 Apr 2011. Born 18 Dec 1934 in North Platte NE to Fred and Thelma MOGENSEN. Married Ronald S. JORDAN on 19 Nov 1954 in Scottsbluff NE. Preceded in death by parents. Services 18 Apr 2011 at First United Methodist Church, Scottsbluff NE. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff NE. TOWATER, Audrey Lucile, 86, Scottsbluff NE died 13 Apr 2011. Born 28 Jun 1924 to John L. and Lucile (BAXTER) FULLER. Married Lou TOWATER in Nov 1943 in Jackson TN. Preceded in death by parents. Services 18 Apr 2011 at First United Methodist Church, Scottsbluff NE. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff NE. PIERCE, Sherry LeAnn, 59, Sidney NE formerly of Chadron, Scottsbluff and Alliance NE, died 13 Apr 2011. Born 4 Mar 1952 at Alliance to Milford and Alice (HAMMER) PIERCE. At early age Sherry went to the Beatrice Development Center, Beatrice NE. Preceded in death by parents; brother Ronald PIERCE; sisters Wanda, Christy and Maradean. Services 18 Apr 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, Sidney NE. Burial in the Greenwood Cemetery, Chadron NE. BRAUDAWAY, David William, 78, Albuquerque NM died 25 Dec 2010. Born 6 Aug 1932 in Gering NE. Married Caroline (HUNTINGTON) PASCHAL on 12 Jun 1954 in Boulder CO. Preceded in death by son Gary BRAUDAWAY. Services 29 Dec 2010 at Daniels Family Funeral Services, Wyoming Chapel. Burial at Fairview Memorial Park. INGRAHAM, Elizabeth, 93, Scottsbluff NE died 17 Apr 2011. Cremation. There will be no services. MOWRY, Leona Joy, 83, Gering NE died 17 Apr 2011. Born 30 Nov 1927 at Marsland NE to Floyd Raymond and Leona Fern NATION. Married Kenneth Arlo MOWRY on 27 Nov 1945 in Harrison NE. They divorced. Preceded in death by parents; sister Jean HOAGLAND; infant daughter Bonnie Marie MOWRY. Services 23 Apr 2011 at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel, Gering NE. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Scottsbluff NE. ORLOFF, Thelia “Tillie”, 78, Mitchell NE died 16 Apr 2011. WILKINSON M.D, Donald E, 81, Scottsbluff NE died 16 Apr 2011. Born 24 Aug 1929 at Valentine NE to Benjamin F. and Fanny Mae (HOLMES) WILKINSON. Married Natha J. PLANCK on 24 Aug 1952 in Sidney NE. Preceded in death by parents; brother Benjamin WILKINSON; Jean and Judy; sister-in-law Helen; brother-in-law Marvin WEST; son Steven Jay WILKINSON. Services 19 Apr 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Melbeta NE. Burial at the Alliance NE Cemetery. BARNHARD, Elaine (EHRMAN) was born 21 Jan 1923 in Gering NE to William and Lola (PHARAOH) EHRMAN. Married Warren BARNHARD on 8 Feb 1946 in Gering NE. Preceded in death by husband; daughter Deb YELICK. Services 14 Apr 2011 at Westminster United Methodist Church, Westminster CO. Burial in Olinger Cemetery, Westminster CO. CURTIS, Douglas Richard, 47, Fort Collins CO formerly of Gering NE, died 18 Apr 2011. Born 20 Dec 1963 in Scottsbluff NE to Robert G. and Karen A. (SENKBEIL) CURTIS. Married Stephanie JONES ON 7 Jul 2007 in Dillon CO. Preceded in death by father. Celebration of his life 23 Apr 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, Gering NE. Cremation. ENSRUD, Lois Jane (ROEMEN), 61, Gering NE died 19 Apr 2011. Born 20 Dec 1949 in Sioux Falls SD to Henry and Joan (DUCKWORTH) ROEMEN. Married first Tim HINZE Sr. Married second Dennis “Butch” ENSRUD on 18 Apr 1986. Preceded in death by parents; nephew David ENSRUD Jr. Services 22 Apr 2011 at Jolliffe Funeral Home, Scottsbluff NE. Burial at West Lawn Cemetery, Gering NE. NUSS, Julius “Sonny”, 81, Cheyenne WY formerly of Scottsbluff NE, died 15 Apr 2011. Born 27 Feb 1930 in Cozad NE to Adam and Molly NUSS. Children are Adam NUSS and Sarah NUSS. Preceded in death by parents. Graveside services 22 Apr 2011 at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance NE. SMITH, Virginia Belle (TOLLE), 97, Bridgeport NE died 18 Apr 2011. Born 22 May 1913 to Charles and Alta May (ZIMMERMAN) TOLLE at rural Bridgeport NE. Married Oscar SMITH on 12 Nov 1932 at the Rush Creek Ranch, Lodgepole NE. He died 1 Oct 1990. Preceded in death by parents; husband; sisters Grace and Margaret TOLLE; step-sisters Maude, Florence and Helen; an infant brother; a great-grandchild. Services 23 Apr 2011 at the Church of Christ, Bridgeport NE. Cremation. Inurnment at the Kowanda Cemetery, rural Oshkosh NE. TURNER, Peggy Jeanne, 60, Bakersfield CA died 1 Apr 2011. Born 7 Dec 1949 in Rushville NE to Gene and Donnabelle CORMAN. Married James TURNER in 1977. Preceded in death by mother; step-mother Dorothy CORMAN. Services 16 Apr2011 at Calvary Bible Church, Bakersfield CA. BAKER, Barbara A. “Peg”, 93, Torrington WY died 16 Apr 2011. Born 18 Mar 1918 on the train headed for Broadwater NE to Henry and Amanda (WAGONER) ANDREW. Married Harry BAKER on 2 Nov 1938 in Carson City NV. He died 1997. Preceded in death by parents; husband; daughter Pauline BAKER; brothers William, Theodore and Tom BAKER; son James BAKER; two grandchildren. Services 26 Apr 2011 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel, Torrington WY. Burial in the Valley View Cemetery, Torrington WY. COOPER, Lloyd John, 86, Columbus NE died 18 Apr 2011. Born 21 Apr 1924 in Omaha NE to Dr. Albert Lloyd and Elsie (YOST) COOPER. Married Phyllis Anne CHADWICK on 20 May 1944 at Lyman NE. Preceded in death by parents; wife; son John C. COOPER; sister Catherine RIGDON. Services 26 Apr 2011 at Federated Church, Columbus NE. Burial at the Columbus NE Cemetery. MEDINA, Pauline Phyllis, 76, Torrington WY died 21 Apr 2011. Born 26 Jan 1935 in Minatare NE to John and Della (MARQUEZ) MONTANO. Married Joseph MEDINA. Preceded in death by parents. Mass of Christian burial 28 Apr 2011 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Torrington WY. Burial in the Valley View Cemetery, Torrington WY. MILLER, Elizabeth, 94, Bayard NE died 21 Apr 2011. Born 12 Aug 1916 in Gering NE to Pete and Mollie (GRASMICK) HEIMBUCK. Married George MILLER on 18 May 1934 in Bridgeport NE. Preceded in death by parents; husband; daughter Sharon NERUD; daughter-in-law Jane MILLER; two brothers; four sisters. Services 26 Apr 2011 at the Hope Congregational Church, Bayard NE. Burial in the Bayard NE Cemetery. NICHOLAS, Mary Margaret, 58, rural Scottsbluff NE died 21 Apr 2011. Born 16 Jan 1953 in Cheyenne WY to Robert L. and Ellen Louise (CHRISTENSEN) NICHOLAS. Preceded in death by parents. Visitation 23 Apr 2011 at Jolliffe Funeral Home Chapel, Scottsbluff NE. VORIS, Geraldine M “Jeri”, 85, Scottsbluff NE died 22 Apr 2011. Born 4 May 1925 at Lynch NE to Rollie and Freda (NAEGELE) BARE. Married first Orval ROBINSON. Married second Max “Red” VORIS in 1945. Preceded in death by parents; husband; grandsons Jay and Jacob VORIS. Celebration of life 29 Apr 2011 at the Heritage Estates Chapel, Gering NE. Cremation. ROTHERHAM, Jerry Lee, 53, Scottsbluff NE died 25 Apr 2011. Born 27 Oct 1957 in Scottsbluff NE to Claire Francis and Delores Clara (KRANCE) ROTHERHAM. Married Mary REED on 18 Feb 1978. Preceded in death by parents. Services 30 Apr 2011 at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel, Scottsbluff NE. Cremation. SELL, Larry Gene, 66, Scottsbluff NE died 23 Apr 2011. Born 26 Jul 1944 in Scottsbluff NE to Jacob and Ruth (BOYER) SELL. Survived by two children--Lora SELL and Troy “Kacey” SELL. Preceded in death by parents; brother James SELL; sister Beverly GREENE; son Mark SELL. Services 28 Apr 2011 at Dugan-Kramer Funeral Chapel, Scottsbluff NE. Burial in the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery, Alliance NE. TUCKER, Marsha Ann, Scottsbluff NE died 21 Jan 2011. Daughter of Walt and Carole TUCKER. Services 30 Apr 2011 at the Gering civic Center, Gering NE. BUTZINE, Larry Don, 72, Alliance NE died 25 Apr 2011. Born 8 Feb 1939 in Hay Springs NE to Lawrence and Leola (GUSTAFSON) BUTZINE. Married Joyce DEWITT on 8 Sep 1957. Preceded in death by parents; mother-in-law Anne DEWITT; sister-in-law Nancy (DEWITT) JACKSON. Services 30 Apr 2011 at the United Methodist Church, Hay Springs NE. Burial in the Hay Springs NE Cemetery. FRANKLIN, Walter W. “Walt”, 74, Sidney NE died 26 Apr 2011. Born 8 Aug 1936 in Alliance NE to Wayne and Freda (BRICKER) FRANKLIN. Married Helen ROTHENBERGER on 8 Nov 1958 in Fort Carson CO. Preceded in death by parents; grandson Patrick FRANKLIN; great-grandson Jonathan. Services 30 Apr 2011 in the Christian Life Center, Sidney NE. Military Graveside Honors in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney NE. SCHMIDT, Robert L, 84, rural Bayard NE died 27 Apr 2011. Born 26 Apr 1927 in Kenesaw NE to Walter P. and Opal (HUCKFELDT) SCHMIDT. Married Marjorie M. VANDIVORT on 1 Aug 1970 in Bridgeport NE. Preceded in death by parents; son Richard SCHMIDT who died during the Vietnam Conflict; sister Betty NUSS. Services 2 May 2011 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bridgeport NE. Burial in the Oregon Trail Memorial Cemetery, rural Bridgeport NE. ====== Copyright © 2011 Nebraska Obituary Abstracts NEGenWeb Project