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BENKELMAN -- Marguerite B. Donohue, 84, died Tuesday (Feb. 1, 2005) at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was born Feb. 5, 1920, in Dundy County to Fay and Della (Gagnon) Louch and attended school near her home. On April 28, 1950, she married Lester T. Donohue in St. Francis. They made their home in Benkelman. She worked at various jobs in the Benkelman area throughout her lifetime, including the grocery store, drug store and the hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fay and Della Louch; son, Dwayne Donohue; infant twin brothers; sisters, Wilma Smith and Frances Teeter; and one brother, Howard. Survivors include her husband, Lester Donohue of Benkelman; sisters, Noma Sanchez of Torrance, Calif., and Fayetta West and husband, Al of Pueblo West, Colo.; one granddaughter; and three great-granddaughters. Funeral services are Friday, 11 a.m. (MST), at Forch Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Interment will be in Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation is today from 1 p.m., to 7 p.m., at the funeral chapel in Benkelman. Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 2004 Wilma Jean (Martin) Donohue Wilma Jean (Martin) Donohue, the fourth child of Harry and Marjorie Martin, was born on July 19, 1930, in Benkelman, Neb. She passed away at the age of 73 on Friday, Jan. 23, 2004, at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial, Neb. Wilma married Wesley Michael Donohue on April 17, 1949, in Benkelman. They resided on a farm north of Bird City on the Big Timber Creek in Cheyenne County, Kan. To this union were blessed six children: Peggy, Patti, Dan, Barb, Deb and Don. Wilma was preceded in death by a daughter, Patti; her parents; a sister, Louise Sumner, and brothers Jack and Max Martin. Surviving family members include her husband, Wesley; their children: Peggy Dinnel and fiancé, Dale Anderson, of Yuma, Colo., Dan Donohue and wife, Lois, of Benkelman, Barb Moore and husband, John, of Sutherland, Neb., Deb Flemming and husband, Dave, of Bird City and Don Donohue and wife, Jana, of Gypsum, Colo.; 15 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Monday, Jan. 26, 2004, at the Benkelman Cemetery. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1970 James Harry Donohue James Harry Donohue, the second of three children of Michael John Donohue and Addie nee Trasker, was born in Chillicothe, Illinois on August 17, 1894. At the age of sixteen, he left home and headed for the Northwest. Because of his love for horses, he engaged in construction work, and in hauling supplies to the Flathead Indian reservation in Montana. Later in the Sawtooth mountains of Idaho he was employed in mining and in lumbering and as a Forest Ranger. It appears that in these years he learned the western trait of loyalty to friends which trait characterized him for the. rest of his life. In June 1918, at Fort Lewis, Washington he enlisted in the Army. He served in the 166th Depot Brigade at the time of his discharge in December 1918. On February 3, 1925, in Mackey, Idaho, he was married to Alice Ivey. The union was blessed with four sons. About five months after marriage, the young couple took up farming in the Big Timber community south of Benkelman, Nebraska. They continued farming until the Spring of 1947, when they established a home in Benkelman and Mr. Donohue returned to his first love, that of construction work. He contributed to the building of Swanson and' Enders dams, and of the igloos at the Navy Depot near Hastings, Nebraska. While engaged at Hastings, the family home was transferred from Benkelman to Hastings. Then, on retirement of Mr. Donohue in 1953, a domocile was established at Harvard, Nebraska, and here Mr. Donohue spent the remainder of his life. After an extended period of critical illness, Mr. Donohue departed this life in the Grand Island Veterans Administration hospital early Thanksgiving day morning, November 26th. Mourning his departure are these relatives: his wife, Alice; four sons, Wesley and Lester of, Benkelman, Eldon of Grand Island and James of Roseland. Nebraska, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The following preceded him in death: his parents, one brother, John, and one sister, Julie. Funeral services were held at Jay's Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 28th with Gustav Duhrkop officiating. Ray Balderson and Ross D. Druliner, Jr., were the singers accompanied by Mrs. Ronald DeWester at the organ. Casket bearers were Vee Conant, Paul Ross, Gary Goesch, Joe Haley, Jim Donohue and Dan Donohue, Graveside services were in charge of Martin F. Bowles Post No. 65. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery under the direction of Jay’s Funeral Home. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, June 26, 2007 Lester T. Donohue Tuesday, June 26, 2007 June 8, 1928 - June 24, 2007 BENKELMAN -- Lester T. Donohue, 79, died Sunday (June 24, 2007) at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. He was born June 8, 1928, on his family's farm in Cheyenne County south of Benkelman to James Harry and Alice Maude (Ivie) Donohue, and attended school near his home. On April 28, 1950, he was united in marriage to Margurete Gerdes at St. Francis. He worked at various jobs for several years, including working in the oil fields in South Dakota and Kansas, and for the REA in Akron, Colo. He worked for the road department in Cheyenne County for a short time before they moved back to Benkelman where he worked for the city. He was later employed by Dundy County where he worked for the road department, maintaining roads throughout the county for more than 35 years. Preceding him in death are his parents, James and Alice Donohue; his wife, Margurete; step-son, Dwayne; and sister-in-law, Wilma. Survivors include three brothers, Wes Donohue of Big Timber, Kan., Eldon Donohue and wife, Katherine of Upland, Jim Donohue and wife, Linda of Hastings; step-daughter-in-law, Fran, and her daughter, Julie; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were today at 2 p.m. at Forch Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Matthews officiating. Interment followed services at the Benkelman Cemetery. Memorials may be given in his name. Visitation is today until 2 p.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman. Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1989 Virginia M. (Francis) Donze Virginia M. Donze, 64, of Benkelman, Nebraska, died early Monday, January 30, 1989, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, Colorado, after a brief illness. Virginia was born January 7, 1925, in Dundy County, Nebraska, the daughter of Claude and Vera (Harrison) Francis. She was a graduate of Wauneta (Nebraska) High School. Virginia was united in marriage to John Donze on October 19, 1946, at the Methodist Church in Benkelman. Born into this union were two children, Jerry and Gloria. John and Virginia farmed in the Wauneta area for eight years. In 1954 they moved to Max, Nebraska, where Virginia was active in the Max Methodist Church, was a 4-H leader for many years and was active in many community activities. In 1972, Virginia became a member of the staff of Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman where she served as a nurse's aide and worked in all areas of the hospital. Later, she was given the additional responsibility of training new nurse's aides. On December 16, 1988, she was honored as the Employee of the Year by Dundy County Hospital's employees. Virginia's work at the hospital was her natural talent and her fellow employees were much more than friends, they were family. Her work gave her great joy which was exceeded only by her love for her four grandchildren: Scott, Crystal, Sherri and Michele. She found great enjoyment in following the activities of her grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, John. She is survived by a son, Jerry Donze, and his wife, Sandra, of Arvada, Colorado; a daughter, Gloria Bracelin, and her husband, Kenny, of St. Francis, Kansas; four grandchildren, Scott and Michele Donze, Crystal Faulkender and Sherri Bracelin; two brothers, Verle Francis of McCook, Nebraska, and Lyle Francis of Littleton, Colorado, and many other relatives and friends. Services were held at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman Wednesday, February 1, 1989, at 11 a.m. The service was officiated by the Rev. John Bartlett. The organist was Phyllis Kirkman. Richard Bartholomew, with guitar accompaniment, sang "Amazing Grace" and "On The Wings Of A Dove." Bearers were Dean Thoronton, Craig Francis, Scott Donze, Verle Raichart, Duaine Todd and Jim Sis. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1972? Francis Louella (Harrison) Donze Francis Louella Donze, 62, died Thursday, November 30th at. the Chase County Hospital in Imperial. She was born October 9, 1910, in Dundy county and was a lifelong resident of the Wauneta community. Survivors include her husband, John of Wauneta; daughters, Berdeen Yost of Sutherland, Nebraska and Darlene McCollum of Palisade; six grandchildren; a sister, Vera Francis of Max; three brothers, James, Elmer and Roy Harrison all of Wauneta. Services were held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, December 3rd. at; the United Methodist Church in Wauneta with Rev. T. J. Fraser officiating. Burial was in the Riverside cemetery in Wauneta under the arrangement of the Brunkhorst Funeral Home of Wauneta. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 2004 Delbert Dale Donze GREELEY, Colo. — Delbert Dale Donze, 75, died Saturday (July 31, 2004) at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colo. He was born April 26, 1929, to Emil and Phoebe (Gauger) Donze in Wauneta. He attended Fairview School District No. 58 in Dundy County. He assisted his parents in farming and worked for neighbors before entering the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He served from 1950 to 1954 and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He flew B29's as a bombsight and was an auto pilot tech. After his discharge, Delbert was employed by several trucking firms as a mechanic and driver, making Eaton, Colo., his home. He semi-retired in 1992 and continued to farm the family home near Wauneta. He was a member of the American Legion Post No.0018, Moose Lodge No. 909 of Eaton and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Robert, Donald and Ralph. Survivors include his brother, Dean Donze of Anaheim, Calif.; and sister, Mable Petsch of Albin, Wyo. Services are Wednesday, 10 a.m. (MST), at the Allnutt Funeral Chapel in Eaton. Graveside services are Thursday, 11 a.m. (MST), at the Eden Cemetery in rural Wauneta with the Rev. Giles Armstrong officiating. Military rites will be provided by the American Post No. 304 of Wauneta. A memorial has been established in his name. Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1992 Donald Arthur Donze WAUNETA – Donald Arthur Donze, the fourth child of Emil and Phoebe (Gauger) Donze, was born on April 11, 1921. Like his five brothers and one sister, he grew to adulthood on the family farm located near Wauneta, Nebraska. Donald died on January 25, 1992, in the house where he had been born and lived all his life. A bachelor and affectionately known as "Boob" by his friends, he was a quiet, calm, proud man who liked being outdoors and having time to pursue his numerous interests. When quite young, he acquired his pilot's license and for many years owned his own craft which he housed in a hangar built on the family farm. He was proud of the corn, wheat, cane and cattle that he helped raise on the small Nebraska farm. For many years, he did custom farm work traveling south in the spring and following the harvest back home. His Gleaner combine and corn-picker harvested the grain for many farmers during his lifetime. He liked to go to farm sales and auctions. Many items in his home and around his farm were purchased at these sales. Because Donald was a careful, meticulous man with great mechanical skills, these items were restored to perfect working condition. He was a master welder, and many foot scrapers, bird baths, paperweights, tractor-seat stools and fireplace implements were fashioned in his workshop from old metal farm machinery parts for friends and family. Most were adorned with a metal or wooden horsehead that he affixed to the object. During the last few years of his life, he suffered from a weakened heart and his activity was curtailed. During this time his aunt, Virginia Gauger, his cousins, Harold and Beverly Maris, and his friend, Robert Hohl, helped him in any way they could. He was preceded in death by his parents and three of his brothers, John, Robert and Ralph. He is survived by one sister, Mabel Petsch of Albin, Wyoming; two brothers, Dean of Irvine, California, and Delbert of Greeley, Colorado, and one sister-in-law, Edna Donze, of Trenton, Nebraska, as well as many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Tuesday, January 28, at 2:30 p.m. at the Eden Cemetery south of Wauneta. Pastor Rick Tunison of the Eden Missionary Church officiated. Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1986 John Henry Donze John Henry Donze was born on September 30, 1910, at the Robertson Ranch in Hayes County, Nebraska, to Emil and Phoebe (Gauger) Donze. He passed away on October 20, 1986, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska. John, the eldest of seven children, lived with his family on a farm south of Wauneta for many years. On October 12, 1940, John entered the Army. He served his country for four years, nine months and 29 days. He was decorated with the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the Purple Heart and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars. John was united in marriage to Virginia M. Francis on October 19, 1946, at Benkelman, Nebraska. They lived at several farm locations around Wauneta before moving to Max in 1954. John and Virginia were blessed with two children: Jerry Lynn and Gloria Ann. John loved his children and loved doing things with them and their friends. John logged many miles taking kids to ball games and to many other activities. John worked for the County as a heavy equipment operator for about 30 years. He was a member of the Max School Board for several years and a member of Martin F. Bowles Post No. 65 and the Max Methodist Church. His favorite pastime was building things from wood. He was best known for his "Johnny Boxes," windmills, dog and cat houses, wall organizers and many other items always coming from Johnny's garage. When John wasn't busy building things, he was helping Jim Sis with cattle and harvest, or he was at Vince's Repair Shop keeping Vince company. John's four grandchildren were very important to him. He was always happy when they were staying with him for the weekend. He taught them to drive and fish, They loved the shopping trips he took them on to McCook. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ralph. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Max; one son, Jerry, and wife, Sandra Donze, of Arvada, Colorado; one daughter, Gloria, and husband, Kenny Bracelin, of St. Francis; four grandchildren: Scott and Michele Dome and Crystal and Sherri Bracelin; four brothers: Robert and wife, Edna, of Trenton, Donald of Wauneta, Dean and wife, Karlene, of McCook, and Delbert of Greeley, Colorado; one sister, Mabel Petsch of Albin, Wyoming, other relatives and friends. Services were held Thursday, October 23, 1986, at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska, with Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiating. The organist, Phyllis Kirkman, accompanied Carol and Robert Sander with the selection "One Day At A Time." Bearers were Donald Donze, Jim Sis, Dean Dome, Verle Francis, Delbert Donze and Lyle Francis. Honorary bearers were Vince Reiman, Wayne Bascue, Wayne Cushing, Pete Crow and Melvin Carter. Committal service was by the American Legion Post No. 65 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4178. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Nebraska, with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1982? Ralph E. Donze Ralph E. Donze died on Thursday, June 24th, at his home in Wauneta of a heart attack at the age of 47 years, 3 months and 12 days. He was born in Dundy County on March 12, 1935, the youngest son of the late Emil and Phoebe (Gauger) Donze. Ralph attended grade school in the District 58 country school and high school in Wauneta, Nebraska. He served two years in the military in Germany. On his return from the service, he was engaged in farming south of Wauneta. He moved to Wauneta in 1975 when ill health forced him to retire. He was a faithful and long-time member of the Wauneta Jaycees. Survivors are his brothers, John of Max, Robert of Trenton, Donald of Wauneta, Dean of McCook and Delbert of Greeley, Colo.; his sister, Mabel Petsch of Albin, Wyo., and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Military services were conducted at the Eden Missionary Church on Monday, June 28th, at 10 a.m. with Don Egle of McCook and the Rev. Steve Werdal officiating. Interment was at the Eden Cemetery under the direction of the American Legion Post of Wauneta. Music was provided by the Kitt Quartet with Miss Julie Maris serving as organist. Escorts were his brothers, John, Donald, Dean and Delbert, and nephews, Virgel Petsch, Jerry Donze and Kenneth Bracelin. The Creveling Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 2003 Florence E. (Bradley) Douglass Florence E. Douglass, 72, a longtime Haigler, Neb., resident, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at the Wray Community District Hospital in Wray, Colo. Florence was born on April 8, 1930, in Yuma, Colo., to Carl A. and Evelyn (Covey) Bradley. She attended Yuma schools and was in the Class of 1948. She married Marion Douglass on June 19, 1960, and moved to Haigler where she resided until her death. Florence was a devoted wife and mother and homemaker. She was a dedicated Christian and a member of the Wray Church of the Nazarene since 1963. She worked diligently in all aspects of God's service, including Sunday school teacher for 22 years, missionary president, board secretary for 15 years, song leader, VBS director and a faithful prayer warrior. In July 1983, the Wray Church of the Nazarene honored Florence with the Distinguished Service Award. She was well known for her volunteer work, her hospitality and her cooking. Her door was always open and everyone was welcome. Florence was best known for her commitment to God and her family. She never fully recovered from the loss of her beloved husband. Her greatest joy was to have family near, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, David Bradley, and her husband, Marion. She is survived by her children: Terry and wife, Karen, of Yuma, Ken and wife, Janet, of Winfield, Kan., Pat and husband, Steve Gardner, of Wray and Gayle and husband, Tim White, also of Wray. Her sister-in-law, Mae Bradley, of Golden, Colo., also survives Florence. Surviving grandchildren are Brad and wife, Nancy; Brigette and Rob; Robin and husband, Jeff; Rick and wife, Jennifer; Kevin, Kerri, Becki and husband, Scott; Kelli and husband, Jim; Mike, Kade, Julia, Lynettee and husband, Aaron; Matt, and Lauren. She is also survived by her pride and joy great-grandchildren Brenden, Blayne, Nolan, Brody, Jared, Josh, Jarred, Skylar and Jordan, and a host of relatives and friends. Services for Florence Douglass were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2003, with the Revs. Noel Sullivan and Terry Douglass officiating at the Wray Church of the Nazarene. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery at Haigler. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home of Wray was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Wray Church of the Nazarene. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1990 Edith Leona (McFarland) Douglass HAIGLER, Neb.--Edith Leona (McFarland) Douglass was born near Charter Oak, Iowa, November 15, 1893, to James and Julia (Trease) McFarland and died November 19, 1990, at the Homestead Health Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up in pioneer days in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, the youngest in the family of nine children. When she was seven years old, her mother died and she grew up under the supervision of her father. She was close to her sister, Besse, who was three years older. They were life-long friends. The family moved to southwestern Nebraska in 1906 and lived on a farm north of Haigler near the Dundy-Chase County line. She was married to Guy C. Douglass on May 21, 1917, and they lived in Haigler for a few years. During this time she became a member of the Methodist Church. They moved to a farm west of Haigler and later lived four miles east of Haigler. Four children were born to them: two sons, Clair and Leon, and two daughters: Violet and Betty. While her children were growing up, Edith was kept busy making clothing for them, helping to provide food for them and supporting their activities. After the children were grown, she enjoyed quilting for friends and with the church group. She was a member of United Methodist Women, Haigler Woman's Club and Haigler Study. In 1956, Edith and Guy retired from farming and moved to Haigler. Guy died in 1962. The last eight years of Edith's life, she lived with her daughter, Violet, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Four months ago she went to live at Homestead Health Care where she died. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, three sisters, one grandchild and her husband, Guy. Survivors include her sons, Clair and his wife, Beverly, of New Bern, North Carolina, and Leon and his wife, Rita, of Ogallala, Nebraska: her daughters, Violet and Betty and her husband, Keith Newhouse, of Lincoln: eight grandchildren: eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, November 24, 1990, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Haigler with the Rev Terry Douglass officiating. Organist was Florence Daniels and Virginia Harford, Don Harford, Helen Woods and Ray Harford sang "Day Is Dying In The West" and "How Great Thou Art." The congregation sang "Amazing Grace." Bearers were Jim Coiner, Marion Douglass, Steve Gardner, David Hunt, Keith Newhouse and Wayne Mahon. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Nebraska. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1986 Rena (Smith) Douglass Rena Douglass of Boulder, Colorado, died Wednesday, July 2, 1986, at Boulder Community Hospital. She was 61. Mrs. Douglass was born in Wauneta, Nebraska, on February 11, 1925. She was the daughter of Clarence G. and Phoebe M. Kennedy Smith. She married Herbert E. Douglass on February 14, 1944, in Boulder. Mrs. Douglass and her husband owned and operated Doug's Auto Salvage in Boulder. She had been a resident of Boulder since 1944, moving there from Haigler, Nebraska. She was a member of Rocky Mountain Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of Boulder; two daughters: Constance June Hering of Lafayette, Colorado, and Sharon Ann Crouse of Erie, Colorado; three brothers: Clarence Smith of Hillrose, Colorado, Lloyd Smith of Waterloo, Iowa, and Floyd Smith of Boone, Iowa; four sisters: Agnes Hedges of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, LaVonne Dailey of Gering, Nebraska, and Bernice Douglass and Dorothy Douglass, both of Laramie, Wyoming; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Crist Mortuary with the Reverend Charles Dee officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View Memorial Park. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1979 Edith Viola (Tidyman) Douglass Edith Viola Tidyman Douglass daughter of James and Rosa Tidyman was born Apr. 5,1899 near Maywood, NE She lived there until about 1910 when the family moved to the Haigler, NE and Cheyenne County, KS area. On Jan. 22 1913 she was united in marriage to Joseph L. Douglass and they lived together in Cheyenne County, KS until Joe passed away Feb. 13, 1948. She continued to live on the farm until 1957 when she moved to Haigler. In 1976 illness forced Edith to move to the Cedardale Health Care Center in Wray, CO. She passed away Sept. 20, 1979 in Wray. Joe and Edith had 13 children. Surviving her are daughters Dorothy Larson and husband Volina, St. Francis, KS; Muriel Forbes and husband Rufus, Eckley, CO; sons Albert and wife Evelyn, Vista, CA; Laurence and wife Berneice, Laramie, Wyoming; Vic and wife Ardith, Meeker, CO; Ted and wife Evelyn, Hungington Beach, CA; Marion and wife Florence, Haigler, NE; Glen and wife Donna, Huntington Beach, CA; Robert and wife Shirley, Phoenix, AZ and one daughter-in-law, Veda Douglass, Haigler, NE. Besides her children she leaves three brothers, five sisters, several step-brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and relatives. She was the proud grandmother of 37 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Lloyd of Haigler, one sister, one brother, two infant sons, Benny and Dickie, and an infant daughter. Edith was educated in country schools in Nebraska and Kansas. Her family was her career, and her pride and joy. She managed to raise her big family during the hard depression years and never lost her love of life. Her mottos were "Never feel sorry for yourself" and "enjoy life to the fullest". She lived up to these mottos, always busy but never too busy to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a member of the Haigler Unit 134 of the American Legion Auxiliary and served as its president several years. She joined the Wray Church of the Nazarene in 1964 and supported it to the last days of her life. She was a member of the Wray W.C.T.U. She will be sadly missed by all who k knew her. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1959 Archie Lee Douglass Full military rites for S-Sgt. Archie Lee Douglass 28, were conducted at Holyoke, Colorado, at 11 o'clock Wednesday, June 24, 1959. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church with concluding rites and interment at Holyoke Memorial Park. S-Sgt. Douglass passed away Wednesday, June 17, at Lackland Air Force Base Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, after a three month illness. He entered the Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver in May, and was transferred to the hospital at Lackland Air Force Base two weeks ago. Services were in charge of Chaplin Porter, Lowery Air Force Base, Denver, Colorado. Active pall bearers were Air Force men from Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, South Dakota. Honorary pall bearers, buglers, and the official escort were from Lowry Air Force Base, Denver. The Lewis Funeral Home in Holyoke assisted with the arrangements. A son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Douglass, Archie Lee was born December 22, 1930, in Cheyenne County Kansas. He moved to Holyoke, Colo., with his parents in the fall of 1933, where he grew to manhood. He attended school at Holyoke and graduated from the Phillips County high school in 1949. On November 2, 1951, he enlisted in the Air Force and received his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He was then transferred to Amarillo, Texas, and later to Korea where he served for one year. Returning to the States, he was stationed at an Air Field near Austin Texas for some time. At the end of his enlistment period he re-enlisted at Amarillo, Texas, planning to make the Air Force his career. He remained at Amarillo for two years, before being transferred to the Ellsworth Air Force Base at Rapid City, South Dakota. He became ill while stationed there. He was united in marriage to Bijie Ann Wernet of Holyoke, Colorado, on August 17. 1952, at Amarillo, Texas. To this union two daughters were born, Roxann, five, and Diana, two. Roxann was born while he was over seas. Surviving S-Sgt. Douglass are his wife, two daughters, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Douglass, of Holyoke, two brothers, Carroll of Ogallala, Nebr., Rex, at home, three sisters, Mrs. Don (Esther) Poe, Mrs. Eddie (Gladys) Walgren, Joan at home, all of Holyoke. One half-sister, Mrs. Amel (Eunice) Peterson, Haigler, Nebraska, one-half brother, Jimmie Douglass, of Blue Lake. California, and many other relatives and friends. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1988 Don Russell Douglass Don Russell Douglass was born September 23, 1915, in Rice, Kansas, the son of Ebenezer and Alta (Davis) Douglass, and died at his home in Neligh, Nebraska, on Friday, June 24, 1988. He lived and attended school in Concordia, Kansas, until moving to Haigler, Nebraska, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage to Dolores Carlock on February 26, 1944, and to this union two daughters were born: Susan, (Mrs. Gary) Taylor of Pierce and Dianne (Mrs. Byron Horst) of Neligh. Following a tour of duty with the United States Army during World War II, he served several Nebraska communities in the public utilities area including Haigler and Benkelman. He moved to Neligh in 1956 and for many years held the position of water commissioner for the City of Neligh. He worked for North American Builders as a serviceman and also owned and operated Douglass Electric Motor Service. He retired in 1980. He was united in marriage to Agnes Lawrence on August 14, 1971, in O'Neill, Nebraska. He was an active member of the American Legion Post 172 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5287. Surviving him are his wife, Agnes; daughters, Susan and Dianne; stepdaughter, Bonny (John) Smith of O'Neill; stepson, Robert Lawrence of Lakewood, Colorado; brother, Elton of Boulder, Colorado, as well as 6 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. Services were held June 27, 1988, at the First Congregational Church at Neligh with the Rev. Bryce Hecht officiating. Committal was at Laurel Hill Cemetery at Neligh with military honors. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1971? Ettie Gertrude Douglass Middleton, Idaho—Services for Mrs. Ettie Gertrude Douglass, 67, Middleton, who died Thursday, September 16th at a Caldwell hospital after an illness, were conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 20th at the First United Methodist Church at Middleton by the Rev. Keith Maxwell. Interment followed at Middleton under direction of Flahiff Chapel, Caldwell. She was born June 8, 19J4 in Yuma county, Colorado a daughter of James W. and Emily Brown Douglass. She was reared and attended school in Yuma county and was married to Allen L. Douglass, September 13, 1922 at Benkelman, Nebraska. They settled in Cheyenne county, Kansas, then for many years in Colorado. She was a city councilwoman for Grover, Colorado, from 1930-32. They came to Middleton, August 27, 1971 where they had purchased a home. She was a charter member of Bible Baptist Church of Windsor, Colorado. Survivors include her husband' of Middleton; two daughters. Mrs. Aaron (Allene) Evans of Middleton and Mrs. Willard (Lucille) Cantin of Lincoln, Nebraska; two brothers, Roy Douglass of Holyoke, Colorado and Art Douglass of San Diego, California; two sisters, Mrs.Hazel Douthit of St. Francis, Kansas, and Mrs. Mattie Trembly of Haigler, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, a brother, a sister and a granddaughter.—Boise. Idaho, daily newspaper. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1987 Jim (Jimmie) Douglass Jim (Jimmie) Douglass died June 6, 1987, in his home at Coalinga, California. He had been ill for about two years. Jim was the son of the late Roy and May Douglass of Haigler. He is survived by his stepmother, Irene Douglass of Holyoke, Colorado; a sister, Eunice Peterson, and husband of Lamar, Nebraska; three stepsisters, Esther Poe and husband of Holyoke, Gladys Wallren and husband of Beaverton, Oregon, and Joan Roskop and husband of Wray, Colorado; and two stepbrothers, Carroll and wife of Norfolk, Nebraska, and Rex and wife of Denver, Colorado. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. His wife died July 3, 1986, at Coalinga. Jim was born at Haigler, Nebraska, August 14, 1924. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 2004 Lawrence A. Douglass Lawrence A. Douglass, 88, passed away Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at Cobre Valley Community Hospital in Globe, Ariz. He was born in Cheyenne County, Kansas, on Dec. 4, 1916, the son of Edith (Tidyman) and Joseph Douglass. Lawrence proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He worked for the Bureau of Mines (Department of Energy) in Laramie, Wyo., for 18 years. He helped build Baptist churches and was known for always helping someone fix something as he could fix anything. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Those who survive him include his wife of 61 years, Bernice Douglass, of Globe; daughters Janice Staudte and husband, Bill, of Globe and Marilyn Laddusaw and husband, Bob, of Plano, Texas; brothers Glen of California, Vick of Colorado and Bob of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Muriel Shirmak, of Akron, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Ray. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, at the Miles Funeral Service Globe Chapel in Globe. Interment was in the Globe Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Wray Southern Baptist Church, Wray, CO 80758, and the Haigler American Legion, Haigler, NE 69030. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1975 Lloyd L. Douglass This precious husband and Father received Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour just prior to his and Veda's marriage and he with his family have faithfully attended the Benkelman Friends church for some time. Lloyd was preceded in death by his Father, Joseph who passed from this life Febr. 13, 1948, and two brothers, Benny and Dickie. He leaves to mourn his passing; his mother, Edith Douglass of Haigler, his wife Veda of Haigler, two sons Lloyd and Roger and one daughter Norma all at home and one son Lorenzo and his wife Darlene of Johnson, Kansas, seven brothers, Ted, Glen and Albert of California, Lawrence of Wyoming, Victor, of Colorado, Robert of Arizona, and Marion of Haigler, two sisters, Dorothy of Kansas, and Muriel of Colorado, 70 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Lloyd was a precious husband, always kind and very generous, loving and never one to scold. As a Dad, he was the best in the world, thinking of his children always before himself. He loved God and kept steadfast to his faith and now with the Apostle Paul he can say "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." (Researcher note: Date of birth: 1-18-1920; date of death: 7-22-1975. Burial was in the Haigler cemetery.) Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 2002 Marion C. Douglass HAIGLER--Marion C. Douglass, 78, a longtime resident of Haigler, Neb., departed this life Friday, June 7, 2002, at the Wray Community District Hospital in Wray, Colo. Marion was born June 20, 1923, in a sod house in Cheyenne County, Kan., to Joseph L. and Edith V. (Tidyman) Douglass. He served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Islands. He farmed and did numerous jobs until he started the Douglass Drilling & Well Service in 1958. On June 19, 1960, he was united in marriage to Florence Bradley, and on March 20,1962, adopted Florence's children, Terry, Pat, Gayle and Ken. Marion sold his business in1975 and went to work for the Village of Haigler until he retired in 1985. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing the fiddle, building his own machinery and, most of all, the love of family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was willing to help anyone who needed assistance, and was a friend to all. He was a member of the Wray Church of the Nazarene, Haigler Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He was active in Boy Scouts and served on the Volunteer Fire Department. Marion was preceded in death by his parents, infant brothers Dickie and Benny, Lloyd and Ted and a sister, Dorothy Larson. He is survived by his wife, Florence, of Haigler; sons Terry and wife, Karen, of Yuma, Colo., and Ken and wife, Janet, of Winfield, Kan.; daughters Pat and husband, Steve Gardner, and Gayle and husband, Tim White, all of Wray; grandchildren Brad and wife, Nancy, Brigette, Robin and husband, Jeff, Rick and wife, Jennifer, Kevin, Kerri, Becki and Scott, Kelli and husband, Jim, Mike, Kade, Julia, Lynettee and husband, Aaron, Matt and Lauren; nine great-grandchildren; brothers Albert of Vista, Calif., Lawrence of Wray, Glenn of Hemet, Calif., Vic of Meeker, Colo., and Bob of Globe, Ariz.; a sister, Muriel Shernak, of Akron, Colo., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Marion Douglass were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, at the Wray Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Noel Sullivan officiating. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery at Haigler. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home in Wray was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1982 Roy William Douglass Roy William Douglass was born on December 3, 1897, to James and Emily (Brown) Douglass at Beaver City, Neb. His family moved to Yuma County, Colo., when Roy was less than one year old. Roy worked on the Bill Rosencrans sheep ranch south of Laird before entering the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy during World War I, being discharged in 1919. In the fall of 1919, Roy moved to Pennsylvania and married Mae Jack on January 1, 1920, at Stoneboro, Penn. To this union, two children were born: Eunice Peterson currently of Lamar, Neb., and James, currently of Coalinga, Calif. The family moved to Haigler, Neb., in 1921. Mae passed away in November, 1925. On February 12, 1930, Roy married Irene Trembly in Wray, Colo. Roy and Irene shared the joy of bringing six children into the world. This family moved to Holyoke, Colo., in October, 1933, from Haigler. Roy worked for Jim Hoover for several years and then moved to the W .E. Heginbotham ranch southeast of Holyoke in 1935. They lived there until they retired and moved to 319 South High School Street in Holyoke. Roy and Irene celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in February, 1980, when all but one of the children were able to be present. Roy Douglass was a member of the American Legion from 1920 until his death. He was one of three remaining World War I veterans in Holyoke and was voted a life member of the American Legion in 1977. Roy was a great storyteller and friends came from miles to listen to his humor and wit. His vivid details of what lifestyle was when he was a young man filled many a child (and the parents) with amazement. Roy William Douglass was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Mae, in November, 1925; a son, Archie, in June, 1959; two grandsons, Neil Peterson and Kenneth Roscop, Jr.; one great-granddaughter, Crystal Schwarting, and three sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Irene, and children: Eunice Peterson and husband, Amel, of Lamar, Neb.; James and his wife, Irene, of Coalinga, Calif.; Esther Poe and her husband, Don, of Holyoke, Colo.; Gladys Walgren and her husband, Ed, of Beaverton, Ore.; Carroll of Stanton, Neb. ; Rex of Denver, Colo.; Joan Roskop and her husband, Ken, of Wray, Colo.; 21 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Arthur, and his wife, Hallie, of Salina, Km.; two sisters, Mattie Trembly of Haigler and Hazel Douthit of St. Francis; one brother-in-law, Allan Douglas, of Lincoln, Neb., and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives and countless friends. Roy William Douglass passed away at the Melissa Memorial Hospital in Holyoke, Colo., on June 13,1982, after a three-week stay in the hospital. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church in Holyoke on June 16 with Jim Mort, minister, officiating. Evelyn Keasling played the organ and Gracie Haines and Doris Osmus sang two numbers accompanied by Judy Shivley at the piano. Pallbearers were grandsons and grand-sons-in-law: Mike Poe, William Douglass, Larry Peterson, Melvin Enabnit, Harlan Petersen and Merlin Enabnit. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 2003 Helen Clara (Pochop) Douthit Helen Clara Douthit died on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2003, at the Good Samaritan Village in St. Francis, Kan., at the age of 92. She was born on Aug. 3, 1911, on a farm north of Beardsley, Kan., to Rudolph and Vincentia Pochop, immigrants from Moravia, Czechoslovakia. She was the second of nine children. She was born three months premature with no fingernails and very thin skin. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Douthit; her brother, Vincent Pochop, and sisters Mary Lorens and Agnes Pochop. She is survived by her five children: Emily Peter of Denver, Colo., Walter Douthit of St. Francis, Roger Douthit and wife, Myra, of St. Francis, Dr. Rudoph Douthit and wife, Pat, of Berthoud, Colo., and Stephen Douthit and wife, Melva, of St. Francis; 17 grandchildren: Deborah, Mark, Jennifer, Michelle, Teresa, Chad, Megan, Jason, Jared, Michael, Amy, Stephanie, Ana, Erica, Margo, Courtney and Thomas; nine great-grandchildren: Adam, Trevor, Sarah, Christopher, Eric, Libby, Jack, Tia and Emily; her sisters: Angie Demmer of Lakewood, Colo., and Margaret Faimon of Stratton. Neb.; her brothers, Frank Pochop and wife, Elizabeth, Victor Pochop and wife, Lucy, and Ralph Pochop and wife, Jean, all of Atwood, Kan.; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Helen's first year of high school was spent at Holy Trinity Catholic boarding school in Brainard, Neb. She then attended and graduated from Stratton High School in Stratton. Neb. After graduation she attended nursing school and began her career by caring for the ill in peoples' homes. She was also a nurse at the St. Francis Hospital working with Dr. Peck. Nursing suited her loving and caring nature, and she was endeared by those for whom she cared. As a nurse she met Jim while caring for him in the St. Francis Hospital. They were married for 48 years. Being a wife, mother and homemaker filled her life with joy. Helen's life centered around her family and her faith. She enjoyed being outside and tending to her garden, flowers and animals, especially her beloved dog Snoopy. Her spending money came from raising chickens and selling eggs. She also enjoyed playing pinochle, going for Sunday afternoon rides and visiting family and friends. She loved to laugh, had a witty sense of humor and always had little ditties to share with all. Helen was a very strong and religious person. She was always looking out for those less fortunate. She noticed those who needed to be noticed, those who others overlooked--the handicapped, the needy or those less fortunate, always treating them with dignity when others might not. She endured many illnesses, always fighting back and living up to the words written about her in high school: "A live wire never gets stepped on." A scripture and rosary service was held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, at Knodel Funeral Home in St. Francis. Funeral services celebrating the life of Helen Douthit were at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, at St. Francis Catholic Church with the Rev. Beryl Gibson as celebrant. Honorary pallbearers were siblings Frank, Victor and Ralph Pochop. Angie Demmer and Margaret Faimon. Casket bearers were grandchildren Mark Peter, Jason Douthit, Michael Douthit, Jared Douthit, Chad Douthit and Ana Douthit. Interment was in the St. Francis Cemetery at St. Francis. Arrangements were by Knodel Funeral Home of St. Francis. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1948 Frank Richmond Douthit Frank Richmond Douthit, son of Stephen and Elizabeth Douthit, was born in Davie County, North Carolina, May 28, 1872, and died at the St. Francis, Hospital, St. Francis, Kansas, Nov. 19, 1948, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 19 days. Mr. Douthit grew to manhood in North Carolina. His father died when he was just a boy of twelve, so he was left to care for the rest of the family. His early married life was spent in farming and general merchandising at Yadkinville, N. C: In 1917, he moved to Benkelman, Nebr., where he engaged in farming until in 1930 they moved to Mount Airy, N. C., where he was engaged in business until 1932, when they returned and settled on a farm near St. Francis, Kans., and again engaged in farming and cattle raising. In the fall of 1945, he retired and moved to St. Francis. Mr. Douthit was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ellen Styers, on April 15, 1903. To this union were born ten children, six of whom are living, four having preceded him in death, namely, Ann Elizabeth and Stephen Abraham who died in infancy, William Kitchen Douthit in 1945, and Jesse Styers in 1946. His wife, Mary Ellen died in March, 1947. Those who survive are Frank R. Jr. of Chillicothe, Ill., James and Thaddious, both of St. Francis, Kans., Mrs. E. W. Snedeker, Quantico, Va., Mrs. Paul A. Freehling, Haigler, Nebraska, and Mrs. Lyle Miller, Hastings, Nebr., sixteen grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Powell, of Mount Airy, N. C., besides a host of friends. Mr. Douthit attended the Moravin church in his early youth, and in 1925 was baptized and united with the Presbyterian church in Benkelman, Nebraska. He became a Master Mason in Yadkin Lodge, No. 162, of Yadkinville, N. C. on January 20, 1917, later transferring his membership to Benkelman, Nebraska. He. will be greatly missed by his friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist church in St. Francis with the pastor, Rev. I. T. Allen officiating, assisted by Rev. G. Smith, and interment was in the St. Francis cemetery on Wednesday afternoon, November 24, 1948, with Masonic burial service. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1984? James Walter Douthit Jim W. Douthit, 72, of St. Francis, Kansas, died Saturday, May 19, at St. Luke's Hospital in Denver after a long illness. Jim was a successful and respected rancher and farmer in the Cheyenne County community for 53 years. James Walter Douthit was born May 5, 1912, in Yadinville, North Carolina, to Frank R. Douthit and Mary Ellen Styers. In 1931 the family moved from North Carolina to a farm 10 miles northeast of St. Francis. Jim continued to farm this land along with three of his sons until his death. For the past 41 years Jim and his sons have shown their registered Hereford bulls at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, Kansas Hereford Association, past board member of the Federal Land Bank and Production Credit Association. Jim was a respected leader in the community. Among the awards that he received were the Bankers Award for Soil Conservation and 4-H Family of the Year award. He was a member of the St. Francis Catholic Church. He was married on September 23, 1936, to Helen C. Pochop at St. John's Catholic Church north of Beardsley, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Helen; five children and their families: Emily Ann Peter, Deborah, Mark, Jennifer and Michelle of Denver; Walter Douthit, Teresa, Chad and Megan of St. Francis; Roger and Myra Douthit, Jason and Jared of St. Francis; Rudolph and Pat Douthit, Michael, Amy and Stephanie of Berthoud, Colorado; Stephen and Melva Douthit of St. Francis; one sister, Gladys Freehling, and her husband, Paul, of Haigler; and a host of relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mary Ellen (Styers) Douthit; brothers, Stephen, Frank, Kitchen, Styers and Thad Douthit; and sisters, Elizabeth Douthit, Edith Miller and Minnie Snedeker. Jim was an honest man who did things his way. Those who knew him well remember him saying, "Remember to satisfy your needs; not your wants." He was a loving, kind and generous husband, father and grandfather. He will be deeply missed by his family and all those who knew him. Funeral mass was held May 23 at the St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Gregory Beyer, O.F.M. Cap., officiating. Burial was in the St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements were by Kramer Chapel. Casket bearers were F.R. Douthit, Calvin Freehling, Thad Douthit, Neale Miller, Lee Mills and Kenneth Miller. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1978 Thaddious Jacob “Thad” Douthit Thad Douthit. 63, farmer and rancher in the community for almost 40 years, died at Cheyenne County Hospital Saturday after a brief illness. A respected community leader for many years, Thad was a charter member of the Cheyenne County Fair Board and had served the board as president for the past 15 years. A Hereford cattle breeder for many years, Thad was a member of the Kansas Hereford Breeders Association and in past years had served in all of the offices of that organization, including president for a year. He also had been a member of the Northwest Kansas Hereford Association since 1940. He served on the school board for 16 years: was a member of the township board for 36 years; was a 4-H leader for 28 years: a member of the Farm Bureau for 37 years; a member of the Masonic lodge and Shrine. This spring Thad, and his wife Hazel, were named Kansas Master Farmer and Master Farm Homemaker for the year. Selection was made on the basis of excellence in farming, farm living, homemaking and rural citizenship. Thaddious Jacob Douthit was born Dec. 23, 1914 to Frank and Mary Ellen Steers Douthit in Yadkinville, N.C. Thad was the seventh of ten children in this family. He passed away Sept. 23, the first dayof autumn. His early years were spent in this area. At the age of 14 Thad's family moved hack to North Carolina. After only six months back in the south his returning alone to the Kansas-Nebraska area was indicative of his determination and love of this countryside. He was a graduate of St. Francis High School. He then attended William's Institute of Embalming in Kansas City, Kans. which also gave way to the lure hack to the Herefords and grassland. On June 3, 1939 Hazel Douglass and Thad Douthit took their vows of marriage. To this union four children were born: Jane, Thad Jr., Joyce and Becky. They settled south west of St. Francis in 1941. For the past 37 years Thad and Hazel have watched the ranch grow into a family operation. Numerous achievements culminated in his receiving the Master Farmer Award last spring. One of Thad's greatest awards in life was gaining the title of "Grandpa." He was able to know ten grandchildren: Tammy. age 11 years; Troy, 10; T. J., 9; Janet. 8: Tye 6; Janel, 5; Janet 5: Tricia 4: Anny 2: and Ryan 1. Family preceding Thad in death were his parents. Frank and Mary Ellen Steers Douthit, brothers Stephen. Kitchen. Steers and Frank and sister Elizabeth. Thad is survived by his wife Hazel; and immediate family Jane and John Cook, Janel. Janet and Janes of Lyons, Kans.: Thad Jr. and Mary Lou Douthit, Tammy, T. J. and Tricia of St. Francis: Joyce and Roger Faulkender, Troy, Tye and Leigh Ann of St. Francis: Becky and Farrell McAtee and 1:0an of Oberlin. Survivors also include a brother, Jim Douthit and sisters, Minnie Snedeker, Gladys Freeling and Edith Miller. Thad was also blessed with many other relatives and a host of close friendships. Services were held Wed., Sept. 27, at the St. Francis United Methodist Church with Rev. Darrell Hecht officiating. Burial was in the St. Francis Cemetery. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July? 1980? Lelia Dowdle The community was saddened the learn of the death of Lelia Dowdle, July 30. She had gone into the hospital on Sunday and without warning expired very early Wednesday. Services are scheduled for August 1 at the Kramer Chapel then she will be flown to Ohio for graveside services and burial. She has been a member of her daughter's home for many years and was definitely a part of the Keith Carman family. She also had a granddaughter here, Vicky Cress of St. Francis, KS. She will be sadly missed by her family, her church, and her neighbors. Services for Lelia Dowdle were held Fri.. Aug. 1 in St. Francis. William Leach had charge of the services. A family dinner was managed by the Olen Morres and other neighbors. After the chapel service Lelia was flown to Ohio for graveside service and burial. Attending those final services from here were daughter Pat Carman and husband Keith and Helen Passmore. Several of Lelia’s family came from Ohio and Arizona for services here. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1991 David Howard Downing II BIRD CITY, Kan.--David Howard Downing II died at his home in Bird City, Kansas, August 2, 1991, at the age of 48. David was born to Robert and Alice Downing on July 29, 1943, in St. Francis, Kansas. He attended Bird City schools and graduated with the Class of 1961. He was engaged in fanning with his grandfather, D.H. Downing, until his death in 1968. He was involved in a serious accident in 1972 which left him disabled. He enjoyed just getting in his pickup and driving. He would visit places around Bird City, Benkelman and other communities, have an iced tea and talk to those around. He would visit his children and grandchildren. He would go to Colby, Kansas, to visit his mother, Alice, and sister, Cynthia Bolling, and nieces, Katie and Misty. David married Sharon Henderson on August 11, 1963. They had three daughters and a son. Survivors include his daughters, Karla Meissinger and her husband, Stan, of Kanorado, Kansas, Kayla Tatman and Keela Downing of Goodland, Kansas; a son, David Downing and his wife, Krystal, of McCook, Nebraska; six grandchildren; his mother, Alice Brannan, of Colby; his father, Robert and wife of Camp Verde, Arizona; a sister, Cynthia Bolling of Colby; two nieces, Katie and Misty Boling of Colby; aunts, Bess Hendrix of Benkelman, Nebraska, Jessie Stroup of Goodland, Dorothy Johnson of North Platte, Nebraska, and Minnie Downing of Colorado, and a host of relatives and friends. Services were held Thursday, August 8, at the United Methodist Church in Bird City with Norman Morrow officiating. Interment was in the Bird City Cemetery. Organist was Marlene Young. The congregation sang "How Great Thou Art" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Bearers were Dale Henderson, Dave Meyer, Don Boyson, Larry Forsythe, Larry Ketler and Cynthia Bolling. Arrangements were by Kramer Chapel of St. Francis. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 2004 Gregory Alan Downing Gregory Alan Downing passed on from this life on Nov. 10, 2004. Surrounded by the love of his family, he passed away after a lengthy illness with multiple cancers. He was 50 years, 10 months and 10 days old. Born in Atwood, Kan., on Dec. 30, 1953, to Kermit and Mary (Vachuta) Downing, he was the third youngest of four children. A lifelong resident of Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska, he loved the area and made it his home with his wife and two sons. He graduated from McDonald High School in 1972 where he had met his future wife, Geraldine Sabatka. In 1974, he graduated from Northwest Kansas Area Vo-Tech School after a course of education in farm and diesel mechanics. That same year he married Geraldine on June 8 at St. John's Catholic Church in Beardsley, Kan. For a short time, the newlyweds made their home in Goodland, Kan. In 1975, they moved to Stratton, Neb., which has been home ever since. Greg loved the land of the area in which he grew up. He was employed by Stehno Farms as a farmhand for 17 years. A self-proclaimed "jack-of-all-trades," he had an ability to fix or repair nearly anything in the house, yard or shop. He also enjoyed hunting, gardening and caring for his yard. He was a man of integrity and his genuine nature often led him to help others in any way he could volunteer his energy. He was actively involved in his church, where he took care of the grounds and facilities and also served on the church board. St. Joseph's of Stratton was his church since boyhood. Greg was also involved in the community of Stratton and served on the ambulance crew for 20 years. He was a volunteer fire fighter, a volunteer scoutmaster for Troop #219, and a member of the Stratton Village Board. As his name would suggest, he was a gregarious, social man, with an enthusiasm for life and sense of humor that was ever-apparent. Even while facing adversity in his life and with his health, his attitude was positive and he always looked forward to the next day. Above all, Greg loved his family. He and Geraldine enjoyed 30 years of marriage together, raised two sons and made a loving home which gave them great pride in their life together. Surviving Greg are his wife, Geraldine, of Stratton; sons Jason Downing and wife, Amy (Ahlers), and Ryan Downing, and a granddaughter, Hadlea Kay, all of Kearney, Neb.; his mother, Mary Schwerdt, and a brother, Doug, of rural McDonald, and a sister, Jeanette Burkhalter, and her husband, Kevin, of Benkelman. Neb. In addition. he is survived by numerous family members, nieces and nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Joseph and Marie Vachuta and Daniel and Mary Ethel Downing; his father, Kermit Downing; his stepfather. Don Schwerdt, and a sister. Cheryl Wilkens. Rosary was recited Friday evening, Nov. 12, 2004, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stratton. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stratton with the Rev. Sean Redmond as celebrant. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton. Arrangements were under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1974 Kermit Willis Downing Kermit Willis Downing was born August 16, 1927 in Rawlins County, Kansas to the late Daniel and Mary Ethel Downing and passed away January 17, 1974 at the age of 46 years, five months and one day. On December 25, 1947 he was united in marriage to Mary Vachuta. To this union four children were born: Cheryl, Douglas, Gregory and Jeanette. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and mother-in-law. Kermit lived his entire life in Rawlins County. He was an ambitious, hard working farmer until June 1970 when he suffered a stroke and later was stricken with cancer and had been in failing health since. He was a member of the McCook Knights of Columbus and Saint Joseph Catholic Church of Stratton, Nebraska. He was a kind, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather and is sadly missed. Those to mourn his passing are his wife, Mary; two daughters, Mrs. Cheryl Wilkens and husband Larry of Hoxie, Jeanette of the home; two sons, Douglas and wife Diana of Stratton and Gregory of Goodland, Kansas; two granddaughters, Renee and Cherie Wilkens; his father-in-law, Joseph Vachuta; two brothers, Edward of Atwood, Kansas and Dale of Grand Junction, Colorado and many other relatives and friends. Rosary was January 18th at 8:00 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Home and funeral services were January 19th at 10:00 in Saint Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Conrad Marrama officiating. Pallbearers were Paul Holler, Fred Hanson, Royce Smith, Clark Hanson, Frances Lorens, Edward Sis, Edmund Stehno and James Sis with the Knights of Columbus as honorary pallbearers. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home in charge. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 2002 Gene T. Doyle McCOOK – Gene T. Doyle, 74, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2002, at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Neb. He was born July 1, 1928, to Charles and Lillie Belle (Groves) Doyle in McCook, Neb. He graduated from Red Willow High School in 1945. He served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1950. On Sept. 5, 1950, Doyle married Rose Ellen Koetter in McCook. He owned and operated Doyle Oil Company from 1955 to 1995 when he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and raising miniature horses. Doyle was a member of the McCook Elks Lodge #1434 and the McCook Eagles Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers William, Robert and Ray and sisters Leona Coburn and Velma Ruggles. Survivors include his wife, Rose, of McCook; sons Terry Doyle and wife Kathy, Ted Doyle, Kelly Doyle and wife Karen and Pat Doyle and wife Paula, all of McCook; daughters Sherry McKillip and husband Randy of McCook, Peggy Morris and husband Danny of Benkelman, Neb., and Tami Potthoff and husband Kevin of McCook; a sister, Helen Bagan, of McCook; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Doyle and Mildred Doyle, both of McCook, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Music included the recorded selections "Country Roads," "Old Rugged Cross" and "Lord, You Gave Him A Mountain." Casket bearers were Larry, Edward and Russ Doyle, Billy Bortner and Gayle and Rick Ruggles. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery at McCook. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1973 William Bacil Doyle William Bacil Doyle, son of Daniel and Emma Doyle, was born near McCook, Nebraska, September 15, 1892. Death came at the Wray Community Hospital, September 13, 1973. His age was only two days less than 81 years. In early life he married Phyllis Mattern of Denver, Colorado and at the time of her death in 1962, they had been married nearly 50 years. Three children came to bless their home, two having died in infancy. The only living child, Alice Doyle McCauley, lives in Colorado Springs. For many years Bace was a successful rancher north of Laird, Colorado. Due to his wife's ill health, they retired and moved to Wray in 1960. Bace was a good neighbor, a man of diligence, kindness, and integrity. In later life he was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church. In May, 1967, he married Thelma West, a retired teacher of Haigler, Nebraska. Bace was indeed a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather. Those who deeply feel their loss are his faithful and devoted wife Thelma; his daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Don McCauley; his only living sister, Cleo Garton of Castle Rock, Colorado; four grandchildren and their spouses, and his six great grandchildren. He also leaves several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many nephews and nieces, and a host of friends. Funeral services for William Bacil Doyle were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 17 at the Lockwood Mortuary. Elder Reuben Johnson of Elm Creek, Nebraska and Pastor Rex Bell brought comforting messages from God's word. Mrs. Henry Neuswanger sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond The Sunset". The pianist was Mrs. Dwight Brewer. Interment was in Highland Cemetery. The out-of-town relatives and friends who registered at the funeral of William Bacil Doyle were as follows: from Colorado Springs, Don and Alice McCauley, Lawrence and Donna Kroeger, Mike and Bryan, Randy and Carol DeBlieck, Gary and Sandra McCauley, Dawn and Kurt and Don and Phyllis Ames. Cleo Garton, Castle Rock, Colorado; Elder and Mrs. Reuben Johnson, Elm Creek, Nebraska; Leonard Ackerson, Greeley, Colorado; Matilda Haney and D. T. Doyle, Tryon, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Dean Larington and Emily McCauley, Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Orvie Newell, Oshkosh, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Claude Fritz, North Platte, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Modrell, Julesburg, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Peterson, Sterling, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hanley, Pueblo, Colorado; Eugene Peterson, Atlanta, Georgia; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Purvis, Longmont, Colorado; Mrs. Evelyn Creach, Bird City, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Fisher, Elva Ackerson and Stan Ackerson, Sidney, Nebraska; Pastor Rex Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Holtzman and Mrs. C. H. Kuhnke, Holyoke, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jewell and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Turner, Yuma, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cox and Frank Cox, Idalia, Colorado; and Mr. and Mrs. George Neukirch, Eckley, Colorado. From McCook, Nebraska: Mrs. Earl Beebe, Faye Larington, Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Devere Larington. From Laird, Colorado: Mrs. Everett Myer, Evelyn Noffsinger, Keith Chartier, Bertha Chartier, Audrey Noffsinger, Gertie , McFarland, Lela M. Drommond, Mr. and Mrs. Owney Fisher, DeLorise Jensen and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Brewer. From Haigler: Mr. and Mrs. Pete Martin, Edith M. Baumfalk, Mr. and Mrs. LaVoine Collicott, Mrs. Gerald Myer, Mr. and Mrs. George Mahon, Ethel Rath, Mabel Bullock, M. A. Haun, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Smith and Mrs. Richard Gregory. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 2000 Ethel M. (Burgett) Draper Ethel M. Draper, 91, died Friday, Nov. 24, 2000, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb. She was born July 18, 1909, in Forland, Mo., to Lewis and Vica (Stinnett) Burgett. At an early age, Ethel moved with her family to their farm south of Max, Neb., in Dundy County. She was a graduate of the Max High School. On Dec. 5, 1928, she was united in marriage to Earl Dale Draper. They resided in Dundy County until 1933 when they moved to Montana. In the following years she and her husband moved to Mesa, Ariz. In 1968, after the death of her husband, Ethel moved to Benkelman where she maintained her home until 1994, then moved to the Hester Home where she resided until her passing. Ethel was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Benkelman, and enjoyed numerous crafts, including needlepoint, ceramics and bead work. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1966; a son, James Edwin, and sisters Marjorie Burgett and Lois Long. Those who survive her include her son, Dale Draper and wife, Shirley, of Medford, Ore.; a sister, Cynthia Ellis, of Benkelman; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law Blanch Draper of Benkelman and Irene Rose of Hamilton, Mont.; a brother-in-law, Charles Draper, of St. Francis, Kan.; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A funeral service for Ethel Draper was held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, 2000, at the Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. L. Ford Shenk officiating. Jackie Wilson was the organist. Congregational songs were "Amazing Grace" and "Beautiful River." Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Forch Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made in her name to the Hester Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 2002 Harriette F. (Mossburgh) Draper ST. FRANCIS Harriette F. Draper, 85. died Wednesday, July 27, 2002) in St. Francis. She was born May 1, 1917, to Margaret Mae Mossburgh in Concordia. Kan She married Charles Draper. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Heather Draper in 1996. Survivors include her husband, Charles: two sons, Robert Draper of St. Francis and William Draper of Colby, Kan.; four daughters, Ravthel Reuber of Ludell Kan., Phyllis Bexley of St. Francis, Joann Lee of Wheeler, Kan., and Vivian Jones of Lincoln; her mother, Margaret Mae Mosshurgh of St. Francis; 23 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Services will he Saturday, 2 p.m., at First Christian Church in St. Francis. Interment will be at Grace Cemetery in McDonald. Visitation is today, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.. and Saturday. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at Knodel Funeral Home in St, Francis. Memorials may he given in her name to Cheyenne County Hospital of St. Francis. Knodel Funeral Home of St. Francis is in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1991 Raymond Donald Draper BENKELMAN--Raymond Donald Draper, son of Omen and Mamie (Taylor) Draper, was born August 12, 1917, in Cheyenne County, Kansas, near Benkelman, Nebraska. He died January 23, 1991, at the Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, Kansas, at the age of 73. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from May 9, 1941, until October 19, 1945, in the South Pacific area. On October 4, 1946. he married Nannie Blanche Ellis in St. Francis, Kansas. They lived on a farm southwest of Benkelman where he farmed. To this union seven children were born: Wesley, Clyde, Frankie, Elizabeth, Alma, Donna and Barbara. Preceding him in death were his parents, Omen and Mamie, one infant brother, Robert F., two brothers, Earl and Lemar Draper, and one sister, Hazel Schlatter. He is survived by his wife, Blanche, of Benkelman; sons, Wes and Frankie, of Benkelman and Clyde of Palo Alto, California; daughters, Liz and husband, Cliff Semler, of St. Francis, Alma and husband, Harry Whittington, of Benkelman, Donna Draper and Barb and husband, Mark Brown, all of St. Francis; one brother, Charles, and wife, Harriet Draper, of St. Francis; one sister, Irene (Draper) Rose of Hamilton, Montana; 14 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Helen Draper of Parker, Arizona, and Ethel Draper of Benkelman, and other close relatives and friends. Services were held Monday, January 28, 1991, at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home in Benkelman with the Rev. John Corder officiating. Mary Baney was the organist and Richard Bartholomew the soloist. Selections included “The Old Rugged Cross" and “The Great Speckled Bird." Bearers were John Fries, Jerry Fries, John Owens, Jerry Owens, Terry Steinbeck and Al Reining. Committal services were by the American Legion Post No. 65 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4178. Interment was in Benkelman Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1996 Thomas Jason Draper TRENTON--On Nov. 23, 1975, in Benkelman, Neb., Thomas Jason Draper was born. In 1980, Jason and his sisters, Sandra, Lisa and Kelly, with their folks, Gary and Jeanne Hunkins, moved to Trenton, Neb. That year he started school which wasn't always a fun place as sometimes he was teased because of his Muscular Dystrophy, but that didn't keep him from functioning and developing friendships. Growing up with three sisters sometimes was a challenge for him. Tying knots, playing with Barbie dolls and Weebles and entertaining his little brother, Jeremy, who was born Feb. 5, 1984, occupied much of Jason's time. In recent years Larry Eckhoff enjoyed building models with him. Chuck Hudson and Jason spent a good amount of time together. Model boats got the attention of the two of them and when they visited it was hour after hour of just talking. One of the real special friends in his life was Jody Stamm. She took him for pop and they went to the movies. She made him feel good about himself and never showed any fear of his handicap. She also helped others accept Jason. On Dec. 16, 1992, Jason received the Young Hero Award and was appointed Honorary Tank Commander by the Nebraska National Guard. In 1994 he received the "I Dare You" award. In May 1995 he graduated from Trenton High School and received the United States Marine Corps Bulldog Award and the Masonic scholarship. Jason had a fine relationship with God, his heavenly Father. He was completely turned off when people swore and usually told folks how he felt. One of the last things he said to his family was, "Please be good. I want to see you again someday." He believed in the reality of heaven and hell. At about 3:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 1996, at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Jason died. Preceding him in death were his baby niece, Cassandra Eckhoff; his grandfathers, Henry Hanes and Ray Draper, and his uncle, Tom Hanes. Surviving him are his folks, Gary and Jeanne Hunkins; his father, Clyde Draper; his sisters, Sandra and her husband, Larry Eckhoff, Lisa and her husband, Michael Wright, and Kelly Hunkins; his brother, Jeremy; his grandparents, Nina Oakley, Blanche Draper and Clyde and Arletta Hunkins; his nieces, Desirae, Laryssa and Kaytlynn Eckhoff and Miranda Wright; aunts, uncles and cousins; special folks like Jody Stamm, Chuck Hudson and Jason Leitner; other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1996, at 11 a.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Revs. Sandy Evans and Larry Harvey officiating. Musical selections were "Against The Wind" and "Free Bird." Bearers were Larry Eckhoff, Micheal Wright, Tory Judd, Jamie Hanes, Jeremiah Hanes and Mark Cox. Honorary bearers were Chuck Hudson, Tom Hovey, Dave Anderson, Cliff Johnson and Dave Stogin. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, September 5, 2006 Kenneth G. Drinkwine Tuesday, September 5, 2006 May 10, 1932-Sept. 1, 2006 STRATTON -- Kenneth G. Drinkwine, 74, died Friday (Sept. 1, 2006) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. He was born May 10, 1932, at Kenosha, Wis., to Kenneth S. and Esther (Hyatt) Drinkwine and attended school in Kenosha. He was inducted into the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and served his country both at home, and overseas. He retired from the military on Sept. 1, 1971. On Dec. 27, 1952, he married Doris M. Anderson at Kenosha. After receiving his Honorable Discharge, he and his family moved to Lincoln where he was employed as a guard at the Nebraska State Correctional Facility. He and his wife, Doris, moved to Stratton in 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth S. and Esther Drinkwine; brother, Robert Drinkwine; and one nephew, David Drinkwine. Survivors include his wife, Doris Drinkwine of Stratton; daughters, Mary Casement of Utica, Shari Stelling of Lake Tomahawk, Wis., Carrie Drinkwine of Lincoln and Michelle Callihan of Lenexa, Kan; sisters, Shirley Detienne of Aurora, Ill., and Helen Pura of Wis.; and six grandchildren. A memorial service and Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stratton, with the Rev. Fr. Sean Redmond as celebrant. Inurnment will follow services at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell. A rosary will be recited today at 7 p.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Stratton. There will be no visitation or viewing. A memorial service in Lincoln, Nebraska will be announced at a later time. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be given in Kenneth's name, or to Grandview Retirement Center in Stratton. Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1972 Josephine May (Dennon) Druliner Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon for Mrs. Ross D. Druliner Sr., who expired at the Dundy County Hospital on Wednesday at the age of 84 years. She had been in poor health for many months. Services were held at the Benkelman United Methodist Church with the Rev. Allan Martin and Rev. Homer Clements officiating. Gwen Bauer was the organist and LaNeta Anderson the soloist. Casket bearers were Don Anderson, Gaile Dunn, Lee Gallatin, Jack Maring, Royce Anderson and Ray Buffington. Honorary pallbearers were Jacob Bauer, Harry Ough, Frank Weiss, John Baer, Harold Barnes, Don Carroll, Tom Ballard and E. F. Ham. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery. Josephine May Druliner was born September 17, 1887 in Dundy County, the daughter of Jacob William and Clara Reinhard Dennon. She was married to Ross D. Druliner at Alma, Nebraska on January 1, 1908. She was a member of the Benkelman United Methodist Church and the WSCS and was a charter member of Holly Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a Gold Star Mother and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Ross D. Druliner, Sr.; two sons, Ross D. Druliner, Jr., of Benkelman and Jerome A. Druliner, Lincoln; three daughters, Mrs. Elaine Ehresmann, Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Shirley O'Conner, Denver and Mrs. Bernice Gorthy, St. Francis, Kansas; 17 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred and Earl Dennon of Alliance and a sister, Mrs. Jennie Stillwell, Omaha. She is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Frances, who died of scarlet fever and a son, Glenn, who lost his life while serving as a Navy pilot in World War. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1981 Mary Elizabeth (Zorn) Druliner Mary Elizabeth Zorn was born on September 30, 1921, on a farm near Oshkosh, Nebraska, and passed away August 27, 1981, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was the eldest daughter of the late Edward Herman Zorn and Marie Josephine Vocke (Voke). At an early age she moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where she attended school and graduated from the Benkelman High School with the Class of 1939. She attended the Hastings Beauty School. On January 27, 1941, at Chadron, Nebraska, she was united in marriage to Ross D. Druliner, Jr. To this union three children were born. In January they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with their family. During Mary's lifetime she was a member of the Benkelman United Methodist Church, Holly Chapter 233 Order of Eastern Star, Chapter ER of the P.E.O., and the Benkelman Woman's Club. Mary worked side by side with her husband in the title and abstract profession. She was a registered abstracter and was a member of the Nebraska Land Title Association and the American Land Title Association. Preceding Mary in death was her father Edward H. Zorn, and one son-in-law, Dr. Gary K. Morton. She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Ross Druliner, a son and daughter-in-law, Edward and Nadine Druliner of Benkelman; a son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Kathryn Druliner, of Lincoln; a daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Larry Kitt of Parks, Nebraska; grandchildren, Sarah and Matthew Druliner and Allison and Van Kitt; her mother Marie Zorn of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; sisters, Dorothy and husband Leland Baney, Betty and husband Doug Hillman all of Burlington, Colorado; JoAn Deeds of Bird City, Kansas, nieces, nephews and many friends. Services were held Monday, August 31, 1981, at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church, Benkelman, Nebraska, with the Rev. Gary Karoly officiating. Organist was Gwen Bauer. She accompanied Tally and Elmer Case with the selections: "Amazing Grace" and "Jesus Savior Pilot Me". Bearers were Ernie Schreiner, Harold Hall, Willard Raile, Lee Gallatin, Delman Engel, M.D. Sailors, Harold Knoles and Clinton Munn. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska. Committal service was conducted by Chapter ER of the PEO. Funeral arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Benkelman, Nebraska. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 2001 Ross D. Druliner AURORA--Ross D. Druliner Jr., the son of Ross and Josie M. (Dennon) Druliner, Sr., was born in Benkelman, Neb., on April 13, 1913, and died at the Hamilton Manor in Aurora, Neb. , on Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at the age of 88 years. Ross graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University and University of Michigan Law School. He practiced law in Benkelman for 40 years, and served numerous terms as Dundy County Attorney. Ross was a member of the Nebraska Bar Association and Southwest Nebraska Bar Association. He was a former member of Nebraska Land Title Association, serving as its president in 1970. He served on the Nebraska Abstract Examiner's Board. He was a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge No. 68, the Tehama Temple Shrine of Hastings, the Order of the Eastern Star No. 93 and the United Methodist Church. Ross was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Mary (Zorn) Druliner; a brother, Glenn, and two sisters, Berniece Gorthy and Frances Druliner. He leaves behind his wife, Sarah, of Aurora; sons Ed of Toledo, Ohio, and Doug of Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Anita Kitt, of Parks, Neb.; stepdaughters Kathy Pollard of Overland Park, Kan., and Patty Newman and Debe Merrick, both of Aurora; 10 grandchildren: Sarah Boch of Albuquerque, N.M., Matthew Druliner of Florence, Colo., Allison Kitt of Lincoln, Neb.,Van Kitt of Rapid City, S.D., Erin Druliner of Denver, Jennifer Pollard of O'Fallon, Ill., Nathan Israelson of Lincoln, and Alex Israelson and Rachel and Chase Newman, all of Aurora; a brother, Jerome Druliner, of Lincoln; two sisters, Elaine Ehresmann of Riverside, Calif.,and Shirley O'Connor of Denver. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2001, at the United Methodist Church in Aurora with Dr. Joe Scahill officiating. Burial of cremains was in the Aurora Cemetery and the Benkelman Cemetery with a private family service at Benkelman on Tuesday, July 31. Higby Mortuary of Aurora was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1974 Ross Dee Druliner, Sr. Ross Dee Druliner, Sr., Dundy County's elder citizen, passed away at the Dundy County Hospital on Sunday at the age of 101 years. He was well known in Dundy county after many years of service as a lawyer, civic leader and an optimist. He had a remarkable career as a parent, a church worker, a community builder, a Mason and supporter of education. He was the elder statesman of every field of his lifelong interest, a defender of the young, and one of the most devoted athletic fans the Benkelman Tigers will ever have. Even when his eyesight had failed him and he walked with a white cane, he would attend every home game of football or basketball and would share the excitement with friends nearby who would tell him how his team was faring. He was a man of high principles and severe independence as evidenced by his daily passage through our streets with his white cane even though his life-span had passed the century mark. He was a Past Master of Justice Lodge No. 180 AF&AM and was on the Temple building committee. He served the American Legion for many years as chaplain and was a devoted member. He was among the eldest of the Spanish-American War veterans. Mr. Druliner was born on February 6, 1873 at New Carlisle, Indiana. He was married to Josephine May Dennon on January 1, 1908 and came to Benkelman to make their home. He is survived by two sons, Ross D. Druliner, Jr., and wife Mary of Benkelman and Jerome Druliner and wife Kathryn of Lincoln, Nebraska; three daughters, Elaine Ehresmann and husband Stanley of Riverside, California, Shirley O'Conner and husband, Donald of Denver, Colorado and Bernice Gorthy and husband Paul of St. Francis, Kansas. There are 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his sisters, Margaret Alter of Lincoln and Edna Druliner of Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Josephine; daughter, Francis; son, Glenn Earl Druliner; sisters, Mabel and Vernice; brothers, Frank, Harry, George, Burr and Norman and a half-brother, Walter and a half-sister, Mary Druliner Pratt. Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Allan Martin and Rev. Homer Clements officiating. Gwen Bauer was the organist and Betty Erdman the pianist and the singers were LaVonne Hudson, Margaret Powell, Neal Custer and John Baer. Justice Lodge No. 180 AF&AM conducted rites at the church and Martin Bowles Post No. 65 conducted committal rites at the Benkelman Cemetery for their departed comrade. Pallbearers were grandsons. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February ???? Blanche Drumm Blanche Drumm , a former long time resident of the Haigler community died Thursday at the age of 80 at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, Nebraska. She Is survived by eight daughters, Mrs. Warren (Arabell) Terwilliger and Mrs. Arsel (Freda) Johnson, both of Imperial, Mrs. Arlie (Lillian) Johnson of Tonasket, Washington, Mrs. George (Edith) Steudler of Paxton, Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Awmiller of Commerce City, Colorado, Mrs. Myron (Velma) Powell of Boise, Idaho, Mrs. Lorraine Stenson of Newburg, Oregon and Mrs. Snyder (Twilla) Zuege of St. Francis, Kansas, twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-nine great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday afternoon February 5 in Imperial, Nebraska at the United Methodist church. Burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1975 Loren Clifton Drumm Loren Clifton Drumm, oldest son of Jefferson D. and Arabell (Scarlett) Drumm, was born September 22, 1883 at White Cloud,. Kansas. The family moved to Southeast Nebraska, and it was there that he spent his boyhood years. He always had fond memories of the times when he and his father and brothers would hunt and fish along the Missouri River. As a young man he came to Chase County in the year 1910 and worked in the Champion Community the first year. Then in 1911, he took out a Homestead in the Blanch Community. On Sept. 20, 1912 he was united in marriage with Blanch Amanda Thompson. They made their home on this newly acquired homestead: To this union eight daughters were born. They are Arabell, Lilian, Freda, Edith, Lucille, Velma, Lorraine and Twilla. He loved farming and worked long hard days to support his family. Farming in those days was done with horses and the only transportation was by wagon or walking. In 1941 after most of the girls were married and had their own homes they sold the Homestead and moved closer to Imperial. In 1943 they bought a small acreage west of Haigler where they lived until they retired and moved into Haigler. Loren Drumm tried always to live by the Golden Rule, "Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you." Practicing this philosophy of life, he won many friends. His neighbors discovered that he was never too busy to lend a hand to help them when needed. He traveled the last mile of his earthly journey and came to the end of the road when he was taken by death at the Chase County Hospital, April 22, 1975, departing this life at the age of 91 years and seven months. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, three brothers, Ormand, Jessie and Roy, one sister, Ethel, an infant granddaughter and two infant great-grandchildren. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Blanch, his eight daughters and their families which include Mr. and Mrs. Warren Terwilliger (Arabell) of Imperial; Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Johnson (Lillian) of Tonaska, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Johnson (Freda) of Imperial; Mr. and Mrs. George Steudler (Edith) of Paxton; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Awmiller (Lucille) of Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Myron Powell. (Velma) of Boise, Idaho; Lorraine Stenson, Newburg, Oregon and Mr. and Mrs. Snider Zuege (Twilla) of St. Francis, Kansas. There are 22 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Drumm and wife Elemena of Nebraska City; one sister, Ora French of Etiwanda California; two sisters-in-law Mable, and Nellie of Stella, Nebraska. There are many other nieces and nephews and other relatives and a life time accumulation of friends and neighbors who join the family now in sharing, the loss of their loved one. Funeral services were held April 25 at the United Methodist Church in Imperial with Pastor Melvin Koelling officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Willard Rouze as organist with Rev. and Mrs. Daniel Marshall as singers. Escorts were Floyd Johnson, Gene Terwillinger, Carl Peak, Leslie Zuege, Donnie Zuege and Robert Johnson. Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery near Imperial. Creveling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1993 Ethel Eunice (Gerdes) Dubbert LOVELAND, Colo.--Ethel Eunice Dubbert, 78, of 1615 James Drive, Loveland, Colorado, died October 2, 1993, at McKee Medical Center in Loveland. She was born December 6, 1914, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Herman and Pearl (Smith) Gerdes. She was baptized into the family of God as a child in 1922 by the Rev. Meyer at Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman. Ethel confirmed her faith as a youth in 1928 at Zion Lutheran Church by the Rev. Meyer. She graduated from Benkelman High School. She played softball and the family moved to Holyoke, Colorado, so that she could play on a semi-professional baseball team. She married Ervin A.H. Weber in 1937 in Flandreau, South Dakota, and Joseph L. Dubbert in 1947. Both preceded her in death. She had lived in Holyoke and moved to Loveland in 1955. She worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Bergstresser Glass Company in Loveland and previously as church secretary at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Loveland where she was a member. She is survived by two sons, Verl D. Weber of Boise, Idaho, and Nolan E. Weber and his wife, Barbara, of Thousand Oaks, California; two brothers, Everett Gerdes and his wife, Ethel, of Benkelman and Lee Gerdes and his wife, Beulah, of Holdrege, Nebraska; two sisters, Lenamae Sloan of Hamburg, Arkansas, and Velda Hartman of McCook, Nebraska; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Lyle, Archie, Rex, Freddie and Leroy, and one sister, Opal Amsberry. Services were held Tuesday, October 5, 1993, at Immanuel Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Glen Schlecht officiating. Interment was in Resthaven Memory Gardens at Loveland. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1996 Lucile (Sidell) Duda Lucile (Sidell) Duda was born May 28, 1901, at Culbertson, Neb., the older daughter of Clinton J. and Mary Grace (Cole) Sidell. She died Feb. 25, 1996, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb. She graduated from Culbertson High School in 1918. Her father wanted her to stay in Culbertson and become a teacher like her mother; however, she moved to Denver and worked as an elevator operator in the old Metropolitan Building. Lucile was united in marriage to Gabriel Joseph Duda of Chicago, Ill., in Long Beach, Calif., in 1928. "Joe" served in the Navy during World Wars I and II and the Korean conflict. Mrs. Duda was a lady riveter in World War II and met the fleet as a Red Cross volunteer with her coffee and donuts. After a long illness Joe died in January of 1984 at Concord, Calif. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Lucile had her first stroke shortly after his death. She moved to Stratton, Neb., to be with her brothers. Shortly thereafter, she moved into the Hester Home in Benkelman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Elizabeth Sewell, and a brother, Robert Sidell. Survivors include her brother, Joe Sidell, of the Hester Home., a niece, Dorothy, and her husband, Don Hartzog, of Denver; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday,. Feb. 28, 1996, at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Vernon Whetstone officiating. Organist was Betty Erdman and Marilyn Zarkowski sang "In The Garden" and "God Be With You." Bearers were Marvin Zimbelman, Ron DeWester, Mearl Richard, Les Kirkman, Frank Conley, Eddie Watt and Byron Ham. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, April 13, 2007 Virginia M. Duke Friday, April 13, 2007 April 23, 1923-April 11, 2007 BENKELMAN -- Virginia M. Duke, 83, died Thursday (April 11, 2007), at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was born April 23, 1923, in Otero County, Colo., to Harry P. and Edna (Wisiman) Jones and attended school near her home. She attended and graduated from high school in La Junta, Colo. She lived for a short time in Oakley, Kan., and parts of Colorado before settling in Sharon Springs, Kan., where she lived until 2000, when she moved to Benkelman to be near her daughter, Carolyn. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Edna Jones; husbands, Edward Rains and Robert Duke; sons, Jeffrey Rains, Kenny Rains, Larry Rains; and one brother, Harry Jones. Survivors include her daughters, Barbara Fischer of Wilson, Kan., Cathy John and husband, Terry, of Henley, Kan., and Carolyn Graham of Benkelman; brother, Morgan Jones of Cheraw, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. No local services are planned at this time. A memorial service to celebrate her life will take place in Sharon Springs at a later time. Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1951 Sylvester S. Dunagan The Post recently received a letter from a girl who was once well known in Benkelman and in the Pleasant Valley district telling of the death of her father, S. S. Dunagan at Lamar, Nebraska, on July 16th. The girl in question was known to her friends here as Miss Sylvia Dunagan and later married a man by the name of Harris and more recently was married to S. C. McGonagle, likewise an early Dundy county resident. She operates the Persian Date Garden at El Centro, Calif., specializing in the growing of dates with some ranch activities added as a side issue, and under the new order of things Mr. McGonagle is now assisting in these operations and only recently his brother, C. F. McGonagle, returned from El Centro and other California points where he had visited with his relatives. Sylvester S. Dunagan was born in Morgan county, Indiana, June 17, 1861, and was married to Mrs. Ellen Bourne on February 18, 1885. Mrs. Bourne had three children at the time of their marriage, two of whom survive him, they being Oscar Dunagan of Elm Creek, Nebraska, and Lillian Smith of Lamar, Nebraska, at whose home Mr. Dunagan lived several years previous to his death and he was making his home with her when he died. The other son died in infancy. Mrs. Dunagan died at San Bernardino, Calif., July 15, 1893, and in 1897 Mr. Dunagan was married to Annie Watkins at Grant, Nebraska. Mr. Dunagan homesteaded in Perkins county in 1886 and it was there where Mrs. McGonagle and her sister Elva, (now Mrs. Freeman O'Neall) and one son Frank, who died at the age of four months, were born, while Roy W. and Verl Dunagan were born in Dundy county. One other son, Ivan, died in infancy. The Dunagan family moved to Perkins county in 1886 and then moved from there to Dundy county in 1889 where he engaged in farming in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood for many years. Mr. Dunagan was a very religious man and was early . ordained as a minister in the Friends church where he not alone served as a pastor but as an officer in the Friend's yearly meeting. At one time he was likewise a trustee of the Friend's College at Central City, Nebraska. He held pastorates in the Pleasant Valley church at different times and served two years in the same position at Grant and later continued in charge of churches in eastern Nebraska and in Indiana for several years. To his first marriage two children survive, they being Mrs. McGonagle of El Centro, Calif., and Mrs. Elva B. O'Neall of Loveland, Colo., and of his second marriage, surviving are Roy V. Dunagan, pastor of the Friends church at Cherokee, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Verl Broyles of El Centro, Calif., along with 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and the two step-children, Oscar Bourne and Lillian Smith of Lamar, Nebr. Funeral services were held at Venango, Nebraska, in the church in which the deceased had preached years ago and interment was in the Venango cemetery. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1996 Merle O. Dunbar LAKESIDE, Ore.--Merle 0. Dunbar was born Dec. 13, 1906, at Imperial, Neb., and died July 19, 1996, at his home in Lakeside, Ore., at the age of 89 years. His early years in Nebraska were spent as a grocery store clerk and a farmhand. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 and served 4 1/2 years almost all in heavy action during the European campaign of World War II. He landed on Omaha Beach at Normandy, France, on D-Day. He received several combat service medals. After the war, he returned to Benkelman, Neb., and married Emma Morris in 1949. They sold their chicken hatchery and moved to Santa Cruz, Calif., in 1956 where they resided for 35 years. He worked for many years at the Santa Cruz Chicken Hatchery. He retired in 1976. He was a member of the Church of Christ for nearly 70 years, during which time he voluntarily cared for the garden and custodial duties. He also prepared communion for many years. Mr. Dunbar had emphysema, prostate cancer and congestive heart failure for the last 10 years. He and Emma moved to Lakeside in 1991 to live with and be cared for by Detta and Jim Thurber. They attended church at Reedsport as often as their health allowed. Emma died in 1993 after being married to Merle for 43 years. They were often heard to say that they had never had a cross word or serious argument in all those years. Mr. Dunbar was a tolerant and extremely cheerful person during his long illness. In the last three years, he enjoyed car rides with Detta, wildlife watching from his house, baseball games and Puddytat, his beloved cat that he had tamed when she was feral and homeless. Mr. Dunbar continued in praying and taking communion in the home. During the last three months, he was mostly bedridden and had to struggle for every breath. Family members noted that they have never heard him complain about anything, anytime. He was affectionate and charming in his good-humored jokes and simple, unshakable faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Maud Dunbar; his wife, and a brother and sister-in-law, Glen and Emma Dunbar. Survivors include two stepdaughters and their husbands, Dottie and Eugene Premer of Reedsport, Ore., and Detta and Jim Thurber of Lakeside; 15 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, and a sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Wilford Miller, of Imperial. Final rites were held Tuesday, July 23, at Dunes Memorial Chapel in Reedsport with Neil Wicker of the Church of Christ officiating. Interment was in the Reedsport Masonic Cemetery with arrangements by Dunes Memorial Chapel of Reedsport. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1997 Elizabeth (Andrews) Duncan SOLDOTNA, Alaska--Following a brief illness, former Eugene, Ore., resident Elizabeth (Andrews) Duncan died April 4, 1997, at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska. She was 86. Elizabeth Andrews was born Jan. 9, 1911, at Bladen, Neb., the fifth of eight children. She was a 1935 graduate of Bladen High School. She married Lee H. Duncan on Sept. 15, 1940. Both were 1940 graduates of Friends Bible College (now Barclay) at Haviland, Kan., and recorded ministers of the gospel in the Friends Church. In 1945, they moved to the Northwest where they remained to raise their family. Mrs. Duncan taught elementary grades for many years in Canyon County, Idaho. When she retired, she and Lee lived in Sisters, Ore., until his death in 1983. She lived in Salem, Ore., and Eugene from 1984 until she ventured to Soldotna in 1993. Her family says, "Always teaching, always learning, her intense energy and love for people were evident in volunteer services in each of the communities in which she resided. She had a passion for quilt-making. A published writer, Elizabeth recently completed her life story. Friends and family will miss her intelligent, optimistic, vibrant character. She and her husband were strong advocates for Christian education." She is survived by brothers Alfred Andrews of Hillsboro, Ore., and Robert Andrews of Benkelman, Neb.; a sister, Alta Miller, of Benkelman; daughters Linda Winters of Soldotna, Judi Duncan of Seattle, Wash., and Ruth Elizabeth O'Sullivan of Irving, Texas; a son, Lee H. Duncan Jr. of Eugene; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband of 43 years, Lee H. Duncan Sr., and daughter, Norma Garrett, preceded her in death. A memorial service was held Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Kenai Christian Church in Kenai, Alaska, with Robert DeVolld officiating. Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapels of Kenai. Family and friends will gather May 10, 1997, for a committal service to bury the cremains with her husband and daughter in the Thomas Alford (Family) Cemetery on Highway 99E between Harrisburg and Halsey, Ore. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 2005 Leta Arlene (Goodell) Duncan Leta Arlene (Goodell) Duncan was born on March 20, 1922, in Haigler, Neb., the fourth child of Leverett and Ethel Goodell. When Leta was 15, the family moved to Lincoln Heights in Ontario, Ore. Upon graduating in 1940, Leta went to work as a housekeeper at the Duncan Ranch in Rome. In 1942 Leta married Leonard Duncan and the couple worked alongside each other in the hayfields where Leta drove a team of horses on a buck rake. After leaving the ranch in 1948 the couple continued to build fences and drive cattle while settling in Jordan Valley. It was while residing in Jordan Valley that Leta gave birth to her only child, LaVeta, in 1950. During the next several years Leta worked at a local hotel, was janitor of the grade school and worked at Telleria's Grocery until 1966, when the family moved to Silverton, Leta enjoyed the many apple, cherry and walnut trees on their new acreage while caring for Leonard as his health deteriorated. In 1973 the couple moved to Caldwell to be nearer friends and family. Leonard passed away in the summer of 1982 and Leta moved to Salem, Ore., in the spring of 1983 to be with her daughter's family. Over the next several years, Leta traveled with the family--camping and fishing most summer weekends--and attended her grandchildren's music recitals, school events and Scouting and 4-H activities. Leta is survived by her daughter, LaVeta, her son-in-law Cruz and her grandchildren Ana and Bryan, all of Salem; brothers Neal of Independence, Ore., Robert of Caldwell and Chester of Meridian, as well as several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at Kohlerlawn Cemetery, Nampa, under the direction of Flahiff Funeral Chapel of Caldwell. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1998 Erma Arlene (Hardwick) Dunn Erma Arlene Dunn, daughter of Reece W. and Mayme E. (Morrison) Hardwick was born Aug. 12, 1912, north of Parks in Dundy County, Neb., on the Horsefield farm. At about the age of 3 years, Erma moved with her parents to the farm now farmed by Jim Hardwick, Erma's nephew. It was there that Erma called home and spent her early childhood and teenage years. She attended country schools and graduated from Parks High School in 1932. In 1934 she was united in marriage to Carl Veal. They had three children: William, Carol and Stanley. Shortly after marriage they moved to Henry, Neb.. where they resided for about a year before moving back to Parks where they where engaged in farming for many years. Carl passed away in 1968. Erma was married to Ed Fuehring in 1970. Ed passed away in 1983. In 1984 she was married to Gaile Dunn. Gaile passed away in 1998. Erma was an active member of the Presbyterian Church before she experienced failing health, and enjoyed many activities and hobbies. She was appointed to the county election board for several years. She belonged to various card and social groups. Bowling was a special activity that she participated in for many years. She enjoyed cooking, canning and sewing projects that she entered in the county fair. Gardening and flower gardens were also a part of her spring and summers. Ceramic crafts and a vase collection occupied much of her time in later years. Erma moved into the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb., in 1991 where she resided until death. She was employed in many types of work during the course of her life. Family was very important to her. She enjoyed entertaining her children and grandchildren for holidays, weekends and other occasions. She was afflicted with a severe heart condition in her last years. Her philosophy through all of life trials and tribulations was to "just make the best of every situation" that we find ourselves in coupled with her faith in God. Erma passed from this life in the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman on Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998. She was preceded in death by her parents; three husbands; a brother, Francis Hardwick; a son, Stanley Veal, and a granddaughter, Kelly. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Bob West, of Omaha, Neb.; her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Glenda Veal, of Milford. Neb.; two sisters: Fern Ham and Louise and her husband Everett Stamm, a brother, Robert Hardwick, and a sister-in-law, Norma Hardwick, all of Benkelman; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild, other relatives and friends. Final rites for Erma Dunn were held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with Marcine Farmer, P.M.A.. and the Rev. Vernon Whetstone officiating. Elaine Raichart was the organist and Joan Vontz sang "How Great Thou Art" and "One Day At A Time." Bearers were Eldon and Jim Hardwick, Gary DeWester, Gary Ham, Tim and Mark Veal and Dan Brown. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1987 Carrie Marie (Johnson) Dunn Carrie Marie Johnson Dunn was born March 18, 1897, at Holdrege, Nebraska, to Marinus and Katherine Alma Christinson Johnson and departed this life November 18, 1987, at Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial, Nebraska, at the age of 90. She married John A. Dunn on April 13, 1917, and they lived in Dundy County, Nebraska, until they moved to Imperial. Family who have preceded her in death include her parents; her husband, John; a daughter, Virginia Satchell; a son, Walter Dunn; her brother, Bill Johnson, and three sisters, Nettie, Elsie and Thelma. Survivors include one son, Elmer, and his wife, Veronica, of Santa Maria, California; ten grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris Kuepfer of Odell, Nebraska, and one brother, Robert Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska. Services were held Tuesday, November 24, 1987, at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska. Organist was Betty Erdman. Richard Bartholomew, with guitar accompaniment, sang the selections "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beyond The Sunset." Bearers were Roger Shillington, Oscar Manning, Burdette Wilson, Dennis Pinkerton, Paul Erdman and Bill Cawthra. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Nebraska, with funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1984 Nettie Drusilla (Johnson) Dunn Nettie Drusilla Johnson Dunn passed away Saturday, February 25, 1984, at Chase County Hospital after a short illness at the age of 87. She was born July 2, 1896 on a farm in Ragan, Nebraska, to Marinus and Alma Katherine Johnson. She grew up and graduated from high school in Holdrege, Nebraska. She then taught grade school there and at Republican City. After moving with her family to the Benkelman area at age 21, she taught school until she married Harvey Alvin Dunn on April 20, 1917, at her parents' home in Max. She was married in a double wedding ceremony with her sister, Carrie, and her brother-in-law, John Dunn. She and her husband farmed north of Max until 1936 when they moved to Benkelman. They had three children, a daughter who died at birth, a son, Warren Harvey, and a daughter, Bonna Jean Dunn Shaw. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1939, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marinus Johnson. Following her husband's death, she provided room and board for the local school teachers and later rented rooms to high school girls. During World War II, she worked in the Farm Program and was then employed for several years at Ireland's Department Store. In 1972, she retired as a bookkeeper from the State Bank after 19 years of service. After retiring, she moved to the Rainbow Fountain Park where she lived until the last two years, when she moved to the Imperial Manor. She lived there until the time of her death. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for all of her family, playing the piano and organ and attending her extension and Jolly Jane clubs. She was baptized and belonged to the Congregational Church of Holdrege. She later became a member of the Methodist Church at Max and then the United Methodist Church of Benkelman, from which she received a 50-year service pin. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Johnson and a brother, William T. Johnson. She is survived by her daughter and son, two sisters, Carrie Dunn of Imperial and Doris Kuepfer of O'dell, Nebraska; a brother, Robert Johnson of Omaha; five grandchildren, Nancy, Ryan, Linda, Robert and David; and six great-grandchildren. Family and friends will remember her as a grand lady and it is a very special memory. Services were held Tuesday, February 28, 1984, at 2 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska. Rev. Huston Green officiated. Anna Benge, organist, accompanied Joan Barker who sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond The Sunset." Pallbearers were Wayne Meyer, Ryan R. Shaw; Delbert Russell, Roger Shillington, Dennis Pinkerton and Bill Cawthra. Interment was in Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Nebraska. Jones Funeral Home, Inc., of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1980 Lila A. (O’Neall) Dunn Lila A. Dunn, daughter of James M. and Olivia (Williams) O'Neall, was born Dec. 22, 1912, in Dundy County and passed away suddenly at her home in Benkelman, NE on Jan. 26, 1980 at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 4 days. She attended the public schools of Benkelman and graduated with the Class of 1931. She attended Chadron State Teachers' College and also Greeley State Teachers' College and was a popular teacher in Dundy County rural schools for nine years. She was married Dec. 24, 1939 to Gaile E. Dunn at Benkelman, NE. She was employed for many years at local businesses and retired in December 1977. She was a member of the United Methodist Church for many years and was an active member of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of Holly Chapter No. 233, Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Matron in 1972. She was elected treasurer in 1974 and was serving in that office at the time of her death. She was also vice president of the Eastern Star Past Matrons' Club. She is survived by her husband Gaile; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Keim and Mrs. Leona Scrivner and husband Forrest; two nieces, Mrs. Wilma Wilkens and husband John and family, and Mrs. Betty Sis, husband Jim and family; other relatives, and friends. Mrs. Dunn was preceded in death by her parents, James and Olivia O'Neall, one sister, Mrs. Eleanor Cantin, and two brothers-in-law, Harry Cantin and Leonard Keim. Mrs. Dunn will be missed in the community by loss of her activities in the church, Eastern Star and her friendly gestures. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1998 Gaile E. Dunn Gaile E. Dunn, son of Charles and Leona (Jessee) Dunn, was born May 12, 1912, on the Jessee homestead north of Benkelman, Neb. He died Jan. 25, 1998, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. He had been a resident of the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman since 1991. Gaile was raised by his grandmother from a young age and graduated from Benkelman High School. He was married to Lila O'Neall on Dec. 24, 1939. She died on Jan. 26, 1980. Gaile and Erma (Hardwick) Veal were married Dec. 6, 1984. The spirit and energy of his younger life was divided among family, Christian fellowship and community. He was a familiar face on Benkelman's main street, having worked at Fred Pringle's store for 20 years, the Quality Market for 6 years and Ireland's store for 20 years. Gaile was involved in many community and civic activities. He was a member of the Benkelman Volunteer Fire Department for 42 years, a 60-year member of the Methodist Church and served on the city council for 18 years. Gaile is survived by his wife, Erma, of Benkelman; a stepdaughter, Carol, and her husband, Bob West, of Omaha, Neb.; a stepson, Bill Veal, and his wife, Glenda, of Milford, Neb.; a half-brother, Neal Hudson, and his wife, Shirley, of Trenton, Neb.; a half-sister, Dorothy Ogg, of Otis, Colo.; a step-granddaughter, Mindy, and her husband, Bill Hubbard, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two step-grandsons, Tim Veal and his wife, Kim, and Mark Veal, and a step-great-grandson, Conner Veal, all of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by a half-brother, John, and a stepson, Stanley Veal. Final rites for Gaile Dunn were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998, at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with Marcine Farmer, P.M.A., and the Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Elaine Raichart was the organist and Betty Hansen sang "How Great Thou Art" and “What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Bearers were Eldon Hardwick, Jim Hardwick, Tim Veal, Doran Jessee, Roger Hudson and Gary Ham. Honorary bearers were Lyman Jessee, Al "Bunt" Reining, Wayne Clark, Willard Peter, Lyle Wiese and Arlyn Myers. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1939 Harvie Alvin Dunn It was with a deep and lasting sense of sorrow that the people of Dundy county and adjoining communities learned of the passing of Harvie A. Dunn at a Stratton hospital on the evening of July 27th, following an illness that became marked in early July and for which he had since been receiving treatment. He seemed to be getting along nicely until earlier that morning when he suffered a severe relapse. The fact that his friends felt that he was recovering added to the shock that came to them in his sudden death which was so much unexpected. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. A. Schwabauer. Singers were Lloyd and Lawrence Boswell and H. D. Druliner and son Ross, Jr., with Florence Hopkins at the piano. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery. Mr. Dunn was an exemplary young man, highly respected and esteemed for his devotion to duty and loved ones and to the community which had so long been his home. He was honorable and upright in his contacts and dealings with all and he was fully worthy of the high place which he had earned for himself in the community and which he deserved so much and hundreds of friends mourn with relatives and loved ones in the great sorrow that has come to them so suddenly in his passing. Harvie Alvin Dunn, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Dunn was born in Bates county, Missouri, October 27, 1896, and departed this life July 27, 1939, being at the time of his death 42 years and 9 months of age. At an early age he moved with his parents and older brothers and sisters to Dundy county, Nebraska, where he resided until his death. He attended the Dundy county rural and Benkelman high schools. On April 13, 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss Nettie Johnson, and to this union three children were born, one of whom died in infancy. For many years he was engaged in farming northwest of Max. Failing health forced him to retire from active work. Three years ago he moved with his family to Benkelman, where he has since resided. About July 1 he became quite ill, and a week later was taken to the Stratton hospital, where for a time, he seemed to be much better. On the morning of July 27, he became much worse and passed away that evening. He was preceded in death by his mother and eldest brother Ellis. Harvie was an honest and upright man, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. As a young man he mited with the Methodist church at Highland and later transferred his membership to Max. He leaves to mourn their Into his wife. Nettie; son. Warren and daughter, Bonna Jean; his aged father, J. A. Dunn of Benkelman; two brothers, Charles of Otis, Colorado and J. Audlie of Max and two sisters. Mrs, Iva Shillington of Max and Mrs. May Scott of Benkelman, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1980 John Audlie Dunn John Audlie Dunn died Saturday morning, April 29, 1980 at the Chase County Hospital, Imperial, NE. He was born Jan. 19,1891 at Adrian, MO, the son of John A. and Victoria Roupe Dunn. He was married April 13, 1917 in a double wedding with John's brother Harvie, to Carrie's sister Nettie. Carrie was teaching at Max at the time they met. They settled on. a farm north of Max, NE. The Dunns originated from London, England. The town of Lourdes was built on land that belonged to the Dunn's. They then migrated to Oil City, PA; on to Adrian, MO and then to Max, NE. When the Dunns arrived from Adrian, MO where no ground was broken or worked, neighbors advised them to stay with cattle but they felt there were crops in the soil which there was. John started to the University of Nebraska to study medicine when his father became ills he returned home to help his brother. Harvie, and they plowed the ground by walking behind the plow. He also worked with the Triple A office at Benkelman, NE. John and Carrie retired from the farm to travel. They spent time in the southern states, Oregon, California, Denver, Benkelman and in later years resided at Imperial, NE. He joined the Masons at Benkelman and Imperial. He was a member of the Tehama Shrine of Hastings, NE, all Mason bodies and the Benkelman United Methodist Church. Both of the Dunns did a lot of church work at Max where Mr. Dunn had the young men who came in later years for advice. Survivors are his widow, Carrie of Imperial; one daughter, Mrs. Aaron (Virginia) Satchell of Imperial; two sons, Walter Dunn of Denver, CO and Elmer Dunn of Santa Maria, CA; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, one sister, Iva Schillington, three brothers, Charlie, Ellis and Harvie; two half-sisters, Mary Roupe and Effie Roupe. Due to the storm the only members of the family able to attend the funeral service were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunn, Denver, CO; Elmer Dunn of Santa Maria, CA; Mrs. Robert Shaw, El Paso, TX; Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Dunn of Omaha, NE; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Dunn, Loral Dunn, Lora Green, all of McCook, NE; Aaron Satchell and Fearne Collins of Imperial, NE; and Gaile Dunn of Benkelman, NE. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuephfer came to visit Carrie and family later. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1994 Loran "Audlie" Dunn HESPERIA, Calif. — MSgt. (retired) Loran "Audlie" Dunn, 80, died Sept. 28, 1994, at his home in Hesperia, Calif. He was born May 24, 1914, in Washington County, Colo., to Franklin Ellis and Lora (Stambaugh) Dunn. He attended schools in Otis and Akron, Colo., Benkelman and Trenton, graduating from Trenton High School in 1932. In his senior year he operated the motion picture projectors for Ed Zorn. He also ran a cream station at Max. On June 13, 1935, he enlisted in Co. A 2nd Engineers at Fort Morgan, Colo. He transferred to the Signal Corps as a switchboard operator and cable splicer. After three years he received his honorable discharge but was called back into service in February 1940, serving almost a year at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas, then to Major's Field, Greenville, Texas, where he had charge of all signal service supplies. He made five trips to the South Pacific, Okinawa, Guam, Clark and Nichols Fields in the Phillipines. On July 5, 1950, he was injured in Korea and was returned to the states, spending three months in Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio. He returned to active duty at Kelly Field. His last overseas tour was three years with Hq 8th Air Force in London, England. He returned to Fort Monmouth, N.J., where he enlisted for his last time, choosing Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore., as his retirement base. After 25 years in the armed forces, he retired Aug. 31, 1960. He is a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1383 of Klamath Falls; and a member of Goodale Masonic Lodge 372 AF&AM in Columbus, Ohio. He married Ritchie Hudson Nov. 15, 1947, at the home of his mother, Lora Green, in McCook. Preceding him in death were his parents; stepfather, John R. Green; and one brother, Lyle Dunn. Survivors include his wife of Hesperia; two daughters, Judyth Hudson of Hagerstown, Ind. and Jerry Filtz of Barstow, Calif.; one brother, Loral Dunn of McCook; one sister, Leta Maloney of Tuscola, Ill., one sister-in-law, Opal Dunn of McCook; one granddaughter and one great-grandson. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday at Desert View Memorial Park in California with Victorville Masonic Lodge 634 officiating. Donations may be sent in memory of Loran Dunn to the National Kidney Foundation. Kern Hesperia Mortuary was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1983 Ryann Lee Dunn Ryann Lee Dunn was born September 27, 1979, at Wray, Colorado, and died August 4, 1983, at Alma, Nebraska, the victim of a drowning incident at Harlan County Reservoir. His parents are Terry K. Dunn and Edwin Lee Dunn, Jr. Surviving him are his parents, grandparents Betty and Lester Adams of Haigler, Nebraska, Sharon and Ed Dunn of Salem, Illinois and Glenda and Bob Harper of Brewster, Kansas; great-grandmothers Clara DeWitt of Eckley, Colorado, Betty Dunn of Burlingame, Kansas and Eunice Boyd of Burlingame, Kansas; great-grandparents Billy and Ray McCauley of Olcao, Tennessee and Retha Mae McCauley of Olcao, Tennessee.. Services were Monday, August 8, 1983, at 2 p.m. in the United Methodist Church at Haigler, Nebraska, with Pastor Terry Douglass officiating. Organist was Florence Daniels and singers were Helen Woods and Virginia Harford. Selections were "Cradle Song," "You Light Up My Life" and "Amazing Grace." Wayne Mahon, LaVoine Smith, Tim Anderson and Jim Timme were bearers. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1936 Peter Durkin Peter Durkin, pioneer homesteader and one of the most highly respected citizens of this community, died Sunday, August 23, 1936, at the Crowell Memorial Home in Blair, Nebraska, after an illness of but a few days. In November 1934 Mr. Durkin. having no living relatives, deeded his property here to the Crowell home and left his friends and neighbors to enter the old people's home, and it was there that he spent the last year and a half of his life. He passed his 81st birthday in June and spent the time visiting old friends here, taking a vacation from the home at that time. Mr. Durkin was a member of a family of six, born in New York City. When he was fifteen years of age he moved to Metamora, Illinois, where he grew to manhood and completed his common school education. Later he spent three years in the University of Illinois. In 1886 Mr. Durkin came to Nebraska in company with M. W. Nesmith, buying a relinquishment on the south divide. He lived on this land until November 1934. Since the early days Mr. Durkin always took an active part in politics and the church. The life of this pioneer settler was morally clean and above reproach. He was always interested in church activities and in any movement that was for the good of humanity. Before coming to Nebraska he became a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge and was instrumental in organizing the Triple Link lodge here. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge A. F. & A. M. A great reader and thoroughly posted on the affairs of the day, he was :an interesting person to talk to. With other pioneer settlers he has gone to his reward. His life commanded the respect of all who knew him. The present generation will honor his memory for the part he has played in shaping the community in the early day. All that was left mortal of this beloved man was layed to rest in the cemetery at Blair. Nebr., on Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 1936.—Wauneta Breeze. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1972? Mary Mae (Kutz) Duvel Mary Mae Duvel expired at the Duvel farm home east of Benkelman on Tuesday afternoon. She was 48 years of age. Funeral arrangements are being made at the Jones Funeral Home. Mrs. Duvel was born to Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kutz in Dundy county on November 2, 1924. She graduated from the Benkelman High School in 1942 and was married to August Duvel on November 22, 1943. Mr. Duvel passed away on May 22nd of this year. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She has been employed at the Hester Memorial Home. She is survived by her father, Adolph Kutz of Benkelman; brother, Walter Kutz of Hayes Center; son, Melvin and wife Gloria of Benkelman and daughter, Margaret Anderjeski and husband Marvin of McCook. There are two grandchildren. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, ?? ???? George Dwinell George Dwinell, a resident of Benkelman since 1935, died instantly at his home in the Kauffman cabin camp on Tuesday afternoon of a gunshot wound in the head. A coroner's jury inquest was held Wednesday afternoon and determined that the wound was self-inflicted. Mr. Dwinell came to Benkelman when the sales barn business was in its infancy and he operated commercial trucks for the movement of live stock. He was a man of wide acquaintance and many friends, for from outward appearances he was always in a pleasant frame of mind and was jovial most of the time. During the last year, however, Mr. Dwinell was plagued with considerable ill luck and lost his truck in a mountain accident. He was in the process of obtaining a new truck at the time of his death, but it is understood that he was not financially strong and this situation was causing him considerable consternation. His health had not been ideal for many years for he had been unable to engage in natural sleep, a condition which he believed had been brought on by his many years in truck work in which he stayed on the roads for days and nights and went without any rest at all. The news of his death came to Sheriff Glenard Phelps on Tuesday evening about nine o'clock when the body was discovered by his doctor, N. H. Lewis, M. D., and Mrs. Edna Williams, who called at his home a few minutes previously. Mrs. Williams had called the Dwinell cabin without receiving an answer and had feared that Mr. Dwinell had been stricken ill and upon passing Dr. Lewis' office, she met the physician enroute to his home and asked that he take her to the Dwinell cabin to inquire of his health. The discovery of the body followed. Mr. Dwinell took his life with the aid of a .22 caliber pistol pressed against the left side of the head between the ear and the temple. He lay on the bed with the gun lying near his hand in his lap. Dr. Lewis estimated that the shot had been fired four or five hours previous to the discovery of the body. The inquest was held at the Laughlin Funeral Home by County Attorney Daniel E. Owens. Jurymen were E. D. Ham, J. T. Benge, Tom Ballard, Arch Moores, Guy Presson and Willard Croft. Testimony was given by Mrs. Williams, Dr. N. H. Lewis and Sheriff Phelps. Funeral services were conducted at the Laughlin Funeral Home onThursday morning at 11 o'clock and interment was to be at Holbrook this state. The services were arranged by Mr. Dwinell’s daughter, Mrs. Letha Messner, of Weldona, Colo., and his son, Leland Dwinell, of Norton, Kansas. He is also survived by his father, Oliver Dwinell of Fort Morgan, Colo. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, Tuesday, November 6, 2001 Dorothy A. Dybdahl BENKELMAN -- Dorothy A. Dybdahl, 84, of Benkelman, formerly of Curtis, died Monday (Nov. 5, 2001) at Benkelman. She was born Oct. 20, 1917, at Smithfield to Clarence and Rosie (Stark) Littell. She lived on the family farm until her early teens when she moved to Maywood and worked for many people in the surrounding communities. On March 24, 1936, she married Earl Dybdahl at Stockville. After their marriage they farmed east of Curtis and southwest of Maywood for many years. They moved to Curtis in 1962 where they owned and operated a clothing store. She also worked in a clothing store in Curtis owned by Irene Vandamant until it closed. Her husband preceded her in death in April 1979. She was a past member of the Willing Worker's Club, and the Christian Church, both of Maywood. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one sister, Myrtle; and four brothers, Lester, Ralph, Frank and Barney. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Russell and husband, George of Maywood, Evelyn Rosso and husband, Dwight of North Platte, Sharon Scoggins and husband, Bob of Larkspur, Colo., and Betty Hansen and husband, Larry of Benkelman; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday, 11 a.m., at the Berean Church in Curtis with the Revs. Rod Forrester and Dale Heimer officiating. Interment will be at the Maywood Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Blase-Wetzel Funeral Home of Curtis. Memorials may be given in her name. Blase-Wetzel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Go to Top Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1987 Bessie Lorena (Davis) Dyke Bessie Lorena Dyke was born October 28, 1895, near Thurman in Southwest Iowa. She died January 9, 1987, at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 12 days. She was one of seven children born to Perry Davis and Sarah (Forney) Davis. At the age of four, Bessie was with her father when he was killed in a run-away of a team of horses. Her mother and her older brother managed, with great hardship, to support and care for the large family. She was married in 1912 to Albert E. Dyke and to this union one son was born. They lived on a farm in Fremont County, Iowa, until 1926 when they moved to a farm northwest of Benkelman, Nebraska. Both Bessie and Albert were avid fishermen and after early retirement from farming spent their summers in Yellowstone and winters in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Bessie was a member of the Methodist Church in Benkelman for 54 years. She had a talent for humorous readings and will be remembered by young and old for her presentations, in costume, at various conventions, meetings and dinners over a period of 40 years. Her last appearance took place at the age of 90. Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, in 1969; her parents and all of her brothers and sisters. She leaves her son, Hubert, and wife, Wilma; two granddaughters, Deanna and Glenda; four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were held Monday, January 12, 1987, at the United Methodsit Church in Benkelman, Nebraska, with the Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiating. Organist was Betty Erdman. A quartet composed of Richard Bartholomew, M.D. Sailors, Robert Andrews and Paul Erdman sang the selections "How Great Thou Art" and "In The Garden." Bearers were Dan Brown, Leo Williams, Hal Tecker, Dennis Pinkerton, Bud Cline and Tom Jones. Honorary bearers were Kenneth Brown, Lawrence Steele, Harold Allen, Lee Gallatin and Ned Tecker. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery at Benkelman with the funeral conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 2007 Wilma B. (Wooters) Dyke Wilma B. Dyke, a long time resident of Dundy County, passed away on December 19, 2007 in Arlington, VA. Wilma. her four brothers and parents resided at the old Pringle Ranch west of Benkelman for many years. She was a graduate of Parks High School. She married Hubert E. Dyke and they eventually moved to the family farm north of Parks. They had two daughters and were members of the Parks Methodist Church. In 1955 Hubert was offered a job in Washington DC with the Dept. of Agriculture and the family moved to Arlington VA. Wilma was a homemaker until their daughters moved on and she then worked in the credit department of Sears Roebuck for almost 20 years. When Hubert passed away in 1998 she lived with her daughter Glenda in Maryland for two years then she moved in with her oldest daughter Deanna in 2000 where she resided until a stroke in June 2007 caused her move to Powhatan Nursing Home. She became ill on December 6 and was taken to Virgina Hospital Center where she passed away. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband Hubert E. Dyke brothers Jack. James, William (Buzz) and Robert Wooters, and son-in-law Lawrence Bruno. She is survived by two daughters Danna Druse of Arlington, VA and Glenda Bruno of Myrtle Beach, SC, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1998 Hubert E. Dyke ARLINGTON, Va.-- Hubert E. Dyke, 85, died Saturday (Oct. 24, 1998) in Arlington. He was born Nov. 13, 1912, at Thurman, Iowa, to Albert and Bessie Dyke. He graduated from Parks High School in 1930. On Jan. 20, 1934, he married Wilma Wooters at Benkelman. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; two daughters, Deanna Druse of Arlington, Glenda and husband, Larry Bruno of Olney, Md.; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The body was cremated and a memorial service in Arlington is pending. Cards and correspondence will reach Wilma Dyke at 5910 Wilson Blvd., Apt. 207, Arlington, VA 22205. Announcement courtesy of Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October ???? Amy Dyson Thru a letter received from Miss Alice Wilson of Los Angeles under date of October 7th, The Post learns of the death of Miss Amy Dyson in that city on October 1st, after a very brief illness, previous to which she had been in normal good health and her passing came as a surprise to her relatives and friends. Miss Dyson will be remembered by the older residents of Dundy county because of her active life in the county's development. She was a part of the group that organized the Dundy County Irrigation Company and brought about the construction of one of the leading irrigation systems of that time. She divided her time between looking after her farm and livestock interests and teaching school. She was a very energetic and industrious woman and was a factor in her day and time in our business and agricultural development. Miss Dyson was born January 15, 1859, at Burlington, Wisconsin. When she was fifteen years old, she and her sister Sarah came to Clay county, Nebraska, where they both taught in the Clay county schools. They came to Benkelman four years later where they homesteaded land. Miss Amy taught for twenty-five years in the public schools of Nebraska. She went to California for the first time in 1902 and had resided there since 1910. Miss Dyson spent a great deal of her later years in travel to the far corners of the earth. She preferred to travel independently, journeying far into the interior of different countries. She had made two trips around the world and four years ago she made a trip to the South Sea Islands, Australia and New Zealand and thence to Capetown, South Africa where she traveled thru the interior of Africa from Capetown to Cairo. Her latest trip was down the West Coast of South America into the interior and across the Trans-Andean railway to Buenos Aires and Rio De Janeiro.. Miss Dyson is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charlotte Wilson of Los Angeles, her sister Sarah and one brother having preceded her in death. The funeral was attended by many old friends and relatives.
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