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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September ???? William S. Edwards William S. Edwards, pioneer resident of Dundy county, died at his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on September 1st, as a result of a stroke. Funeral services were held on Monday, September 3rd and relatives from Dundy county in attendance were his three nephews, Elmer, Walter and Torn Edwards who returned home on Wednesday of last week. He had been in failing health for six months and his death was not unexpected. Mr. Edwards was the son of J. B. Edwards prominently known in Dundy county in his time, and was likewise the brother of Calvin B., Sylvester and John Edwards, all of whom have been deceased for many years. He came to Dundy county in the homestead days and like his brothers, became a prominent farmer and citizen and likewise did much in the upbuilding of his community. In 1912 he sold his interests here and brought a farm near Council Bluffs which had since been his home. But although he had closed out his interests in the county of his young manhood home, he nevertheless retained a marked interest in his old neighbors and friends and occasionally visited here and always remained a constant reader of The Post. He was 77 years of age and is survived by his five children all of whom live in Council Bluffs save Leonard who lives in a town nearby. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1995 Willis Bruce Edwards Willis Bruce Edwards was born November 16, 1920, to Otis and Della (Cain) Edwards on a farm northwest of Benkelman, Nebraska, and died on May 29, 1995, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkekman. He received his education in rural School District 22. As a young man he was employed by various farmers, and in 1968 he purchased the farm south of Benkeman where he resided at the time of his death. He was married to Lucille Forbes on March 26, 1944, and they were privileged to celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary. Three sons were born to this union: Ron, Royce and Mardell. Bruce enjoyed his farm work, also mechanical work in which he built his Model A Ford. His special hobby was playing music with his parents and brothers. He also played guitar with other bands in nursing homes and at various entertainments. He did not strive to make big impressions, but was loved by his family and friends for the person he was--always with a friendly smile and ready to lend a helping hand. Seemingly a very quiet pe-son, he enjoyed fun and laughter and the good times at family reunions. . He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Herbert and Merle, and a grandson. Surviving him are his wife, Lucille; sons Ron and his wife, Carolyn. of Benkelman, Royce and his wife, Judy, of Loveland, Colorado, and Mardell and his wife, Sherrie, of Phillips, Nebraska; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Malvin and his wife, Ernestine, of Benkelman and Roy and his wife, Mildred, of St. Francis, Kansas. Services were held Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Terry Douglass officiating. Jackie Wilson was the organist and Kelly Hayward sang "Life's Railway To Heaven," "A Little Spot In Heaven" and "A Heart That Will Never Break Again." Bearers were Burdette Wilson, Clyde Watters, Al Reining, Fred Rember, Larry Forsythe and Bill Cole. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral, Home of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 2002 Vivian Esther (Niver) Egan BENKELMAN — Vivian Esther Egan, 89, died Wednesday (Sept. 25, 2002) at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was born Nov.18, 1912, in Syracuse, N.Y. to Fredrick and Jenny (Schmerhorn) Niver and lived in New York until 1996 when she moved to Benkelman to be near her daughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond T. Egan in 1958; and two brothers, Charles and Kenneth. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon and husband, Dallas Chartier of Benkelman; and one grandson. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation. Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1996 Herman C. Eggers GOODLAND, Kan.--Lifetime area resident Herman C. Eggers, 90, died Friday, March 22, 1996, at the Northwest Kansas Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kan. Eggers was born on Oct. 10, 1905, in Rawlins County, Kan., the son of Jacob and Christina (Thode) Eggers. On Sept. 27, 1932, he married Erma Jewell Smith at McDonald, Kan. He farmed in Sherman County, Kan., for 71 years. In June 1995 Herman and Erma moved to Goodland. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Elsie Deeds and Emma Brunswig, and three brothers, Walter, John and Grover. He is survived by his wife, Erma, of Goodland; 2 sons, Eugene, his wife and children of Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, and Raleigh and his wife, Glee,, of Manhattan, Kan.; 2 daughters, Marcia Zinn of Lake Quivera, Kan., and Wanda Veraska of Gaithersburg, Md.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Jake, of Bird City, Kan. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 26, at 10 a.m. CST at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Bird City with the Rev. Richard E. Zimmerman officiating. Burial was in the Bird City Cemetery. Koons Funeral Chapel of Goodland was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1983 Raymond Earl Einspahr Raymond Earl Einspahr was born October 24, 1904, in Hastings and passed away March 31, 1983, at St. Anthony's Hospital in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 78 years and five months. He was the son of Ferdinand and Elfrieda Einspahr nee Plambeck. He was baptized into the Christian faith November 21, 1904, at Wanda Zion Lutheran Church at Juniata and was confirmed May 25, 1919. Ray later moved to Hildreth with his parents and it was here that he met and married Ann Bunger on February 20, 1927. To this union five children were born. In March of 1931, Ray, Ann and son, Rodney, moved to a farm south of Wauneta in Dundy County where he spent his remaining years. Ray was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church where he served as elder and was also a member of the school board. His special interest was music where he was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran band and served as church choir director for many years. On February 20, 1977, Ray and Ann celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with family and friends. They rejoiced that God had blessed them with 50 years of happiness. Ray was a kind and devoted husband and father, a faithful worker and had many friends. He dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and spent many happy hours with them. His passing is mourned by his wife, Mrs, Ann Einspahr; five children, Rodney Einspahr and Dennis Einspahr of Wauneta, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Neverve of Ogallala, Mrs. Ron (Joan) Hill of Longmont, Colorado, and Mrs. Richard (Kathy) Shriver of Denver, Colorado; twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Esther Einspahr and Joyce Einspahr; three sons-in-law, Jack Neverve, Ron Hill and Richard Shriver; one brother, Clinton Einspahr of Hildreth; one sister, Mrs. Gail (Irene) Cady of Wichita, Kansas; a step-brother, Elmer Bunger of Woodland, Washington; two step-sisters, Mrs. Carl (Sophia) Maske of Franklin and Mrs. Lilly Osterbuhr of Holdrege; and a large number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Monday, April 4, with Rev. LaVern Brack officiating. Mrs. Loyd Christner accompanied the St. Paul's Lutheran Choir, under the direction of Anne Pursley, as they sang "I Know That My Redeemer lives" and "The Lord is my Shepherd." Escorts were grandsons: Tim Einspahr, David Einspahr, Rick Einspahr, Doug Neverve, Greg Hill, Dirk Neverve and Kurt Hill. Honorary escorts were Otto Becker, LaVern Denker, Andy Brunkhorst, Henry Brunkhorst, Dick Nordhausen, Herman Nordhausen and Arnold Bartels. Interment was at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of Creveling Funeral Home. The family found comfort in the words of the hymn sang: "I know that my Redeemer lives, What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everliving Head. Amen." Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1999 Rodney Dean Einspahr WAUNETA - Rodney Dean Einspahr was born Oct. 8, 1929, at Hildreth, Neb., to Raymond and Ann (Bunger) Einspahr. As a youngster, Rodney moved with his parents to a farm on the south Divide. He attended Ough Precinct School and later completed his grade school education at the St. Paul's Lutheran Parochial School. Rodney then attended Wauneta (Neb.) High School graduating in 1947. After graduation. he assisted his parents in farming before marrying Esther Ann Knotwell on Aug. 20, 1950, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of rural Wauneta. The couple settled and farmed 14 miles south of Wauneta for many years. In 1977, Rodney and Esther moved to Wauneta where they made their home. Rodney passed away Thursday night, Dec. 2, 1999, at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colo. He was 70 years of age. Rodney was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He served on the Wauneta School board, Wauneta City Council and the Wauneta Co-op Oil Board, and was a former chairman of the Dundy County ASCS. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and reading and especially loved to farm. Rodney is survived by his wife, Esther, of Wauneta; a daughter, Beverly, and her husband, Michael Howard, of Portales, N.M.; a son, Rick and his wife, Cynthia, of Wauneta; his mother, Ann Einspahr of Wauneta; five grandchildren, and his sisters and brothers-in-law: Carol and Jack Neverve of Ogallala, Neb., Joan and Ron Hill of Longmont, Colo., and Kathleen and Richard Shriver of Lakewood, Colo. He was preceded in death by his father in 1983 and a brother, Dennis. Funeral services for Rodney Einspahr were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of rural Wauneta with the Rev. Keith B. Wellman officiating. Interment was in the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Liewer Funeral Home of Wauneta was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1984 Ada Caroline (Miles) Ekstrum Ada Caroline Ekstrum, a resident of Stratton, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 17, 1984, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital Burn Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born to Frank and Olivia Miles on September 28, 1899, in the Eden Precinct at the present Ellis Carpenter place. She spent her entire lifetime within a few miles of her birthplace, except for part of a year when she was two and one-half years old. During that time, her parents lived in Hayes County near the old Elmer Church. She graduated from Stratton High School in 1917 and began a teaching career that included 18 years. Her education continued with a two-year degree from Peru Teacher's College and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Nebraska in 1959. Ada taught school at two county schools in Hitchcock County. She taught school in Fairbury, Nebraska, six years in Stratton, and six years in Herndon, Kansas. After teaching a total of 18 years, she retired in 1962. Ada was married to Allen C. Ekstrum on June 16, 1924. Survivors include her husband, Allen, of Stratton; her son, John, and his wife, Barbara (Jensen) Ekstrum of Bennett, Nebraska; her nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Ada was preceded in death by her daughter, Nyla, and an infant daughter. Ada was baptized into Christ in 1916, and had been a faithful member of the Church of Christ all her life. Services were held on Saturday, January 21, 1984, at 2 p.m. in the United Methodist Church in Stratton, Nebraska. Minister Duane Egle and the Rev. Dale Coates officiated. The Church of Christ choir sang the selections "Our God, He Is Alive," "How Great Thou Art" and "Abide With Me." Pallbearers were Douglas Newcomb, Edgar Miles, Mike Rooney, Albert J. Latta Jr., Jim Higley and Dennis Renfro. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton, Nebraska. Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Stratton was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1987 Allen Cortez Ekstrum Allen Cortez Ekstrum, age 90, died Thursday evening, October 29, 1987, at 10:00 in the Rawlins County Hospital, Atwood, Kansas. Allen was born to John and Anna Caroline Ekstrum, January 9, 1897, in a sod house on the John Ekstrum homestead, ten miles north of Stratton, Nebraska. Allen spent his entire lifetime within a few miles of his birthplace. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1915, taught school for two years following graduation and then began farming. On June 16, 1924, he married Ada C. Miles. Three children were born to this couple. They lived on the same farm in Webster Precinct until moving to Stratton in 1976. In 1916 Allen and his brother Carl, were baptized into Christ by Listen Forde in the Frenchman River west of Hamlet. Nebraska. Allen remained an active member of the Church of Christ until his health failed. His inability to attend worship services during the last few weeks of his life caused him deep pain. Allen was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his son, John, and daughter-in-law, Barbara; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and his 93-year-old brother, Carl, and wife, Helen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ada; one daughter, Nyla; one stillborn daughter, a sister, Esther Ekstrum Lewis; two half brothers, Emil Rehnberg and Walter Rehnberg, and one half sister, Nellie Richards Rehnberg. Allen was very much admired by family and friends for his Swedish readings and harmonica playing. His grandchildren loved these each time he did them. They never tired of hearing them. Services were held Monday, November 2, 1987, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Stratton with Pastor Duane Egle officiating. The Church of Christ Singers sang the selections “Our God. He Is Alive," "How Great Thou Art" and “Abide With Me." Bearers were Reginald Stahly, Douglas Newcomb, Albert J. Latta, Dennis Renfro, Mike Rooney and Bob Hardy. Honorary bearers were Paul Haller and David Priddy. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton. Nebraska, with the funeral conducted by Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1990 Carl Ekstrum McCOOK– Carl Ekstrum, 95, died Tuesday, February 13, 1990, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska. Carl was born August 11, 1894, to John and Anna (Anderson Rehnberg) Ekstrum in a sod house on the John Ekstrum homestead 10 miles north of Stratton, Nebraska, where he spent most of his life. He was baptized into Christ in the Frenchman River at Hamlet, Nebraska, in 1916 and faithfully attended the Church of Christ as long as he was physically able. He was an elder of the church for many years. He was married to Helen Shirley Spencer on June 23, 1930. They continued living on the Ekstrum homestead until 1933, then moved to Hayes County where they lived until 1940. They moved back to the Ekstrum homestead and lived there until his retirement from farming, at which time they moved to Stratton. Carl was proud of the fact that he, his wife, Helen, and both of his children completed the eighth grade from the same schoolhouse at Miles School District #13. He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen; a sister, Esther Ekstrum Lewis; two half-brothers, Walter and Emil Rehnberg; a half-sister, Nellie Rehnberg Richards, and many nieces and nephews. He is survived by his wife, Helen; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley Marie and Frank Matson of North Platte, Nebraska; one son, Carlos of Corpus Christi, Texas; one grandson; two stepgrandsons and two step-great-grandsons. Services were held Friday, February 16, 1990, at 2 p.m. at the Christian Union Church in Stratton, Nebraska, with Bob Lewis officiating. Music was by the Church of Christ Singers (Steve Sikes, Randy Hayes, Rick Eldred, LeAnn Egle, Connie Renfro, Amy Egle, Sherrie Egle and Sherilyn Eldred) who sang "A Wonderful Savior," "Blessed Assurance," "How Great Thou Art," "I'll Live In Glory," "To Canaan's Land" and "In The Sweet." Bearers were Bob Hardy, Mike Rooney, Winnie Hunkins, Phil Miles, Leland Dicke and Morrison Sutton. Honorary bearers were Frank Hardy, Harold Wilcox, Floyd Greeley, Clyde Hardy and Bill Richards. Interment was in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery of rural Stratton with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1945 Judge Charles E. Eldred District Judge Charles E. Eldred, 75, died in an Arapahoe hospital on Wednesday morning , following an automobile accident a few hours previously, in which he sustained head injuries and a possible fractured neck. The sad news of his sudden demise was learned Wednesday afternoon by Victor Westermark in a telephone conversation with George Proud, Arapahoe attorney. The accident occurred on Wednesday morning while Judge Eldred, his court reporter, Mrs. Evelyn Williams, and Frank Morrison, McCook attorney, were enroute from McCook to Beaver City to hold a session of the district court. Judge Eldred had served this district since 1920 when he was first appointed to fill out the unexpired term of Judge E. B. Perry, resigned, and for many years he was unopposed in his quest for re-election, so highly regarded was he for his judicial knowledge and unquestionable integrity. He holds a record for district judges for the fewest supreme court reversals, which record could only be established by learned acquaintance with the principles of law upon which he made his decisions in the multitude of difficult cases which came before him in his long service to the citizens of the district. Judge Eldred was preceded in death by his wife, who passed away two years ago, and is survived by three sons, William C., Charles P. and John E. Eldred. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1981 Ruth Isabelle (Jessee) Eller Ruth Isabelle Eller was born Aug. 26, 1895 to Charles and Anna Jessee on a farm north of Benkelman, NE and died Jan. 26, 1981 at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, NE at the age of 85 years and five months. Ruth grew to womanhood around Benkelman and taught school in District 33 before her marriage to Cleve Eller on Sept. 1, 1920. They lived on a farm north of Benkelman until 1925 when they moved to Stratton, NE. This union was blessed with two children: Gerald Vaughn Eller and Betty Jean Stolte. In 1969 Ruth moved to the Rainbow Fountain Park in Benkelman until her health started failing and she entered ElDorado Manor at Trenton in August 1975. She a member of the United Methdist Church of Stratton and member of the Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cline; one sister, Lenora Hudson; three brothers, Holmes, Robert and Calvin Jessee. She leaves to mourn her passing one son, Gerald Vaughn Eller and his wife Jacque of Omaha; one daughter Betty Jean Stolte and husband Gus of Ludell, KS; one grandson, Steve Eller and his wife Winnie of Aurora, CO; two great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Rebecca Eller; one sister, Irene Krausnick, Wauneta, NE; one brother, Lyman Jessee of Westminster, CO; one brother-in-law; six sisters-in-law; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Services were held Fri., Jan. 29, 1981 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Stratton, NE with the Rev. Prudence Yagmin officiating. Organist was Beth Kollmorgan who accompanied Wallace Gummere, Richard Stahly, Arthur Hawkinson, and Daniel Rife with the selecLons "Abide With Me" and "Amazing Grace". Bearers were Jeff McDonald, Edward Reagan, Morrison Sutton, John Diehl, Edward Sis and Raymond Stehno. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton with funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1986 Lulu Edna (Sharp) Eller Lulu Edna (Sharp) Eller was born March 11, 1899, at Oakley, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Eva (Davis) Sharp. She was married on November, 23, 1919, to John H. Eller in Stratton, Nebraska. She was an active member of the Community United Methodist Church at Stratton as long as she was able to live in her home. She was a resident of the El Dorado Manor in Trenton for the last three years. She died on February 16, 1986, at the Chase County Hospital, Imperial, Nebraska. She is survived by her son, Jack, of Stratton and one sister, Lesta Hilton, of Canon City, Colorado. Other family members attending the service were Mrs. Joy Eller of Trenton; Mrs. Bethel Stole of Ludell, Kansas; Mrs. Sally Carlisle of Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Bonnie Lowry of Denver, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hilton of Denver, Colorado; and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hilton of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and four sisters; Mrs. Mollie Jones, Mrs. Bertha Dickson, Mrs. Mabel Jones, and Mrs. Gertrude Krochling, and one brother, Wayne Sharp. Services were held Wednesday, February 19, 1986, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Stratton, Nebraska, with the Reverend Bruce Matthews officiating. Beth Kollmorgen was organist and she accompanied Wallace Gummere with the selections "The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden." Bearers were Gene Kleinschmidt, Daniel Rife, John Richardson, Charlie Carlson, LeRoy Barnett and Clyde Daniels. Honorary bearers were Robert Powell, Wayne Rath, Floyd Merrill and Willard Richards. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Inc., of Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, ?? ???? Donald Dale Eller TRENTON — Donald Dale EllerEller died Sunday in Omaha. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. CDT the Trenton Congregational Church with the Rev. Prudence Yagman officiating. Burial will be in the Trenton Cemetery with the Herrmann Funeral Home of Trenton in charge of arrangements. The casket will not be opened at the church. Friends may call at the the Herrmann Funeral Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1997 Jack Leroy Eller STRATTON– Jack Leroy Eller was born Nov. 21, 1924, at Stratton, Neb., the only child of John Harvey and Lulu Edna (Sharp) Eller. He attended grade and high school in Stratton, graduating with the Class of 1941. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on May 10, 1943, and served until honorably discharged on Jan. 11, 1946. He was in the 718 Railroad battalion and served in both the European and Pacific theaters of war. After his discharge he moved to Denver, Colo., where he was employed by Swift and Company. Upon his return to Stratton he lived with his folks and part-time in the Veterans Home in Grand Island, Neb. His father died on Oct. 19, 1980, and he lived with his mother until her death on Feb. 16, 1986. He then lived in Trenton and Benkelman in Nebraska, and finally at the Grand Island Veterans Home where he died on Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997, at the age of 73. Also preceding him in death was his cousin, Don Eller. Survivors are his cousins: Dorothy and Sydney Vaughn of North Little Rock, Ark., Wade and Mildred Eller of Boise, Idaho, Bethel Eller Stolte of Atwood, Kan., Lynn Eller of Atlanta, Ga., and Joy Eller of Trenton, their families and friends. A graveside inurnment service was held at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton with Theta Dame officiating. The flag presentation and military rites were conducted by William Egle Post No. 281 and American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9155. Jones Funeral Home Inc. of Stratton was in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1980 John Harvey Eller John Harvey Eller of Stratton, NE died October 18, 1980 at the Veteran's Hospital in Grand Island, NE. He was born Sept. 5, 1895 at Clay Center to Thomas and Alice (Phelps) Eller. He was married Nov. 23, 1919 at Stratton to Lulu Sharp. Eller was a member of William Egle American Legion Post. Survivors are his widow, Lulu; one son, Jack of Stratton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alden, Cleve and Vern, and two sisters, Stella and Ella. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Stratton, NE with the Rev. Prudence Yagmin officiating. Organist was Marie Kleinschmidt who accompanied Wallace Gummere with the selections "Sweet By And By" and "In The Garden". Bearers were Earl Bailey, Donald Merrill, LeRoy Barnett, Clyde Daniels, Harold Manning and Floyd Merrill. Honorary bearers were Jess Hudson, Harry Kleinschmidt, Joe Vachuta, James Richardson, Clarence Richards and Victor Madsen. Committal service was conducted by William Egle Post 281 with interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, NE. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1976 Verne Thomas (Boone) Eller Verne Thomas (Boone) Eller, son of Thomas A. and Alice Eller, was born on February 27, 1891 at Clay Center, Nebraska and departed this life on March 19, 1976 at the Dundy County Hospital at the age of 85 years and 21 days. On March 26, 1913, he was united in marriage to Stella Thomas. To this union one daughter, Dorothy; and three sons: Donald, Wade and Lynn were born. He lived all of his married life in Stratton, Nebraska where he entered the automobile business in 1924. "Boone," as he was known, was a member of the Stratton United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Alden and Cleve, and sisters Ella Owens and Stella Hartman. Survivors are his wife, Stella; daughter, Dorothy Vaughn and husband, Sidney of North Little Rock, Arkansas; sons Donald and wife, Joy of Trenton, NE, Wade and wife, Mildred of Boise, Idaho and Lynn of Atlanta, Georgia; also 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and one brother, John of Stratton, NE and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Verne "Boone" Eller were held at the Community United Methodist Church in Stratton March 22, 1976 at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. James Mote officiating. Organist Marjorie Redfield accompanied the quartet of Wallace Gummere, Art Hawkinson, Daniel Rife and Richard Stahly who sang, "How Great Thou Art" and "The Old Rugged Cross." Pall Bearers were: Wilbur Wyss, Reginald Stahly, Wayne Rath, Gene Kleinschmidt, Stanley Vrbas and Earl Bailey. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton, Nebraska. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November1991 Gerald Vaughn Eller OMAHA– Gerald Vaughn Eller was born September 20, 1922, to Cleve and Ruth (Jessee) Eller at Benkelman, Nebraska. He lived with his parents on a farm north of Benkelman until 1925 when they moved to Stratton, Nebraska. He attended grade school and high school in Stratton and graduated from high school in 1939. He joined the U.S. Navy and served with the Sea Bees. He worked for Debus Bread out of McCook, Nebraska, as a route driver for many years. He was united in marriage to Jacque Buhmann on July 2, 1944, in McCook. They had one son, Gerald Stephen. They lived in Omaha at the time of Jacque's death on November 29, 1986. He died suddenly at his home in Omaha on Monday, October 28, 1991. He was a security officer of High Rise Apartment in Omaha, a branch of H.U.D. Surviving him are his son, Gerald Stephen and his wife, Winnie, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, and two granddaughters, Stephanie and Rebecca; one sister, Bethel Solte of Ludell, Kansas: one uncle, Lyman Jr. and his wife, Marguerite Jessee, of Westminster, Colorado; two aunts, Eula Jessee of Benkelman and Mildred Hudson of Stratton; other relatives and friends. He was a member of the American Legion William Egle Post No. 281 of Stratton. Services were held Saturday, November 2, 1991, at 10:30 a. m. at the Community United Methodist Church in Stratton with the Rev. Richard Call officiating. Marjorie Redfield was the organist and Elmer Case sang "Amazing Grace" and “The Lord's Prayer." Bearers were Ray Stehno, John Diehl, Ed Reagan, Morrison Sutton, Robert Thomas and Jeff McDonald. Committal was by American Legion William Egle Post No. 281 of Stratton with interment in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1973 Ollie L. (Ferrell) Elley Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 1973 for 0llie L. Elley at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with Rev. James Rich, pastor of the Greeley, Colorado Hillside Baptist Church, officiating. Monty Crandon was the soloist accompanied by Betty Erdman at the organ. Casket bearers were Joe Fleming, Jim Gardner, Alvin Loop, Robert Connett, Clinton Munn and Wesley Donohue. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. 0llie Elley was born November 23, 1896 in Everton, Arkansas the daughter of Josephus and Marietta Ferrell. She came to the Benkelman area in 1920 as a school teacher. She was married to Roy Elley in October of 1922 in St. Francis, Kansas. The couple lived and farmed in the Big Timber community in Cheyenne county, Kansas until 1961 when they retired and moved to Greeley, Colorado. 0llie Elley died Tuesday, November 13, 1973 at the Kenton Nursing Home in Greeley where she had resided for the past three years. Survivors include two sons, John Elley of Fort Collins, Colorado and Kenton Elley of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Mrs. Doris Hauck of Greeley, Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Lottie B. Gardner of Loveland, Colorado; one brother, Tray Ferrell of Neosho, Missouri; 18 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her husband, Roy, in 1968; daughter, Lorraine, and infant son Denzel. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, April 27, 2007 Justin L. Ellicott July 20, 1960 - April 25, 2007 WAUNETA -- Justin Lee Ellicott, 46, died Wednesday (April 25, 2007) at Dundy County Hospital. He was born July 20,1960, at Scottsbluff, to George and Dorothy (Hinkle) Ellicott. As a young man, he moved with his family from the original Ellicott ranch at Harrison to several different locations in the state of Colorado, after his father become an extension agent. He graduated from Eads High School in Eads, Colo., in 1978, he furthered his education by attending Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colo. He then transferred to Colorado State University at Fort Collins, Colo., where he received his degree in animal science in December of 1992. He married lvonette Jean Stolz on May 21, 1993, in Bethune, Colo. They settled in Sunray, Texas, where they were both employed at Suntex Pork and later they moved to Schickley, were they were both employed at Cornhusker Swine. They moved north of Wauneta in 1998. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Wauneta, a 4-H leader, taking several judging teams to the 4-H national livestock judging contest in Louisville, Ky., a past member of the Chase County 4-H Extension Board and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 3472 of Imperial. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one sister, Jacque. Survivors include his wife, Ivy of Wauneta; daughter, Allison Nicole at home in Wauneta; son, Tanner Justin "TJ" at home in Wauneta; his parents, George and Dorothy Ellicott of Eads, Colo.; brother, David Ellicott and wife, Tami of Platteville, Colo.; father and mother-in-law, Phil and Betty Stolz of Bethune, Colo.; and brothers-in-law, Doug Stolz of Bethune, Colo., John Stolz of Byers, Colo., and James Stolz and wife DeDe of Burlington, Colo. Funeral services will be Saturday, 2 p.m. (MT) at the United Methodist Church in Wauneta, with the Rev. Judy Dye officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery at Wauneta. Visitation is today from 2-6 p.m., (MT) at the funeral home in Wauneta. A memorial has been established in his name. Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 2002 Jack J. Elliot Jack J. Elliot, age 74, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2002, at the Decatur General Hospital in Decatur, Ala. He was born on Aug. 27, 1928, in Nebraska to Vernon L. and Viola Irene (Sailors) Elliot. He graduated with the Class of 1946 from Benkelman High School in Benkelman, Neb. He retired from the U.S. Army after 21 years service and was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans. He also retired from the Decatur Housing Authority after 15 years service. Survivors include his wife, Daisy "Ann" Elliot; two sons: Lester Ray Elliot of Overton, Nev., and Vernon J. Elliot of Dalton, Ga.; a brother, Jim L. Elliot, of Benkelman; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at Browns Funeral Home in Decatur with burial in the Decatur Cemetery. U.S. Army personnel were the pallbearers. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1975 Irene V. (Hill) Elliott Irene V. Elliott passed away at the Dundy County Hospital on Sunday at the age of 71 years. She had been in failing health for the past two years during which time her husband, the late Wilber Elliott, expired. She was identified with the Benkelman business district as an employee of Pringle's store for many years and later of the Ireland store. She probably knew almost everyone in the community over a fifty year period. She had a fine sense of humor and was pleasant and outgoing and was popular with members of several generations of a number of families here. She was born at Riverton, Iowa, at the home of her grandparents on September 4, 1903, to Daisy M. Davis and William Abbington Hill, who at that time resided on a farm in Dundy County. She was reared in Benkelman and graduated from the Benkelman High School with the class of 1922. She was united in marriage to Felix Wilber Elliott on May 7, 1924 at Wray, Colorado. To this union was born one son, Wilber Dale "Billy", who expired at the age of 46 years after a long illness. His parents established a scholarship fund at the Dundy County Hospital in his memory. The arrangement was made with the Benkelman American Legion Auxiliary. Irene became a member of the Benkelman United Methodist Church in 1926 and remained a faithful member for the remainder of het lifetime. She was a long-time member of the Benkelman Woman's Club and worked to establish its reputation for worthwhile achievements. She served as secretary, vice president and president in the period 1947 through 1953. She was also a member of tie American Legion Auxiliary. In 1973 she retired from the office as treasurer of Holly Chapter No. 233, Order with Eastern Star, an office she faithfully discharged for 15 years. She had previously served in all positions of the order including Worthy Matron in 1955. She was preceded in death by her father on February 23, 1942, her mother on September 29, 1969, her son on July 18, 1971, a grandson, Steven and an infant sister, Mabel. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Benkelman United Methodist Church on Wednesday afternoon with the Rev. Obed Walker and the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. Betty Erdman was the organist and Johnny Walker, the soloist. Casket bearers were Lee Bowers, William Reade, Don Anderson, Max Earnest, Lawrence Baney and Bob Sander. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with committal services by Holly Chapter No. 233, Order of the Eastern Star. The Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1998 Bernice (Litz) Elliott Bernice Elliott, 81, of Benkelman, Neb., died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. She was born on Feb. 28, 1916, to Ora and Anna Marie (Prelle) Litz at Bassett, Neb. She received her education in Bassett and graduated in 1935 from Rock County Rural High School. She then furthered her education at the Kearney (Neb.) Teachers College and then taught school in rural Rock County. On June 3, 1944, she married Eugene A. Elliott at Tacoma, Wash. The couple moved to Grand Island where she worked at the Cornhusker Army Ammunitions Plant, Brandies, Rona Lee's and Skagway. She retired in 1978. Mr. Elliott preceded her in death in 1994. After his death, she moved to Benkelman to be near her daughter. She also was preceded in death by her parents; infant twin brothers and a brother, Andrew, during World War II. Surviving her are her daughter, Andrea (Mrs. Chuck) Sandman of Trenton, Neb.; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two brothers: Norman of Drain, Ore., and Rolland of Bassett, and three sisters: Yvonne Arter of Oral, S.D., Mary Lou Rodgers of Riverton, Wyo., and Shirley Mae Morrow of Owasso, Mich. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday at the Apfe-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home in Grand Island, Neb., with the Rev. Max Morrow officiating. Burial was in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 2003 Ruth Irene (Wilkens) Elliott St. FRANCIS, Kan.--Ruth Irene (Wilkens) Elliott, daughter of Anthony G. and Katherine E. (Bockhold) Wilkens, was born on Oct. 26, 1918, in a sod house in Cheyenne County, Kan. She departed this life on Monday, Feb. 3, 2003, at St. Francis at the age of 84. Ruth was baptized on Jan. 19, 1919, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benkelman, Neb. She attended Walnut Grove School, graduating from the eighth grade. Ruth spent much of her early life working on the farm with her dad and brother, Leo. She prided herself in raising sheep and Hereford cattle and riding horses. She belonged to the Bird City (Kan.) Saddle Club. On Nov. 4 1957, Ruth was united in marriage to William H. Elliott at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, Kan. To this union were born three daughters: Kathy, Karolyn and Lori Jean. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed music, baking, gardening and sewing. She spent much of her life doing for others--cooking, cleaning, making quilts, afghans and lap robes, wrapping bandages for the veterans, baking rolls and making noodles. No one ever left her home hungry or empty-handed. Ruth belonged to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Christian Mothers Altar Society and the American Legion Auxiliary. Preceding Ruth in death were her parents; her husband; her brother, Leo Wilkens; a sister, Dolores Queen; a granddaughter, Kinsey Rietcheck, and a great-grandson, Lyndon Olson. Surviving are her daughters: Kathy and husband. Robert Sanders, and Kay and husband, Dan McFee, of Holcomb, Kan., and Lori and husband, David Rietcheck, of Goodland, Kan.; six grandchildren: Christina and Adam Olson, Ray and Meghan McFee and Kali and Kayler Rietcheck; a sister, Marie Hardwick, of Tempe. Ariz., and sisters-in-law Ruby Mueller of Bird City and Helen Wilkens of Phoenix, Ariz. A parish wake and rosary were held on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2003, and the mass of Christian burial on Feb. 7 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bird City with the Rev. Beryl Gibson as celebrant. Burial was in the Bird City Cemetery. Arrangements were by Knodel Funeral home of St. Francis. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, Thursday, August 16, 2007 Jimmie ' Big Jim' Lee Elliott June 29, 1931 - Aug. 6, 2007 BENKELMAN -- Jim was called home on Aug. 6, 2007, he was born June 29, 1931, in Palisade to Lester and Viola (Sailors) Elliot. Jim, his mother, Vi and brother, Jack moved to Benkelman in 1939. In 1956, he and his family moved to Denver, Colo. Jim married Anna Miller in 1972, and they moved to Granby, Colo., in 1980. After his retirement from Grand County Colorado Road and Bridge in 1991, they returned to Benkelman. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jack. Jim is survived by his wife, Anna; the boys, Gus and Max; son, Larry and family of Denver; daughter, Linda and family of Thornton, Colo.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration reception will be Saturday from 3-5 p.m., (MT) at Rainbow Fountain in Benkelman. Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1976 Leon Elliott Mr. Elliott, 65, passed away in a VA hospital in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 15. He had been a patient in the hospital a week before his death. He had been a guest at a nearby military home for several years. He was the youngest son of the late Feliz Elliott and Cora Elliott Carson and was born in September 1910. He graduated from the Benkelrnan High School with the Class of 1929. During the early 30's, he made his way to the Atlantic coast, and signed on as a crewman on a freighter bound for the Mediterean seas. He was enthusiastic about the adventure and made several more trips to west European ports. After his seafaring adventures, he joined the migration to southern California which became his permanent home. He served in.the U.S. Army and the Merchant Marine during World War II. His wife, Mary, succumbed to cancer several years ago, and because of failing health he entered a Veteran's Administration home to spend the remainder of his days. Mr. Elliott was the last of his immediate family. His father and mother died many years ago. His oldest brother Earl died in Denver several years ago, and his last brother, Wilbur, passed away two years ago. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1971 Wilber Dale Elliott Wilber Dale Elliott, son of F. W. and Irene Elliott was born March 20, 1925 at Benkelman,, Nebr., and departed this life July 18, 1971 at the Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman, Nebr., at the age of 46 years, seven months and 18 days. He graduated from Benkelman High school with the class of 1942 and following this he entered Nebraska Wesleyan University at Lincoln, Nebr. At the close of the first semester, he enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps where he. served for 27 months during; World War II. Approximately three years later he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served in the Korean conflict. He finally retired from the Army in 1962 having attained the rank of Captain. In all he served 17 years in the armed forces. Following his retirement from the Army he reentered Nebraska Wesleyan University for three years. After working for some time as an orderly at the Dundy County hospital, he entered the Alliance vocational school of practical nursing in August 1970 and completed this training and obtained his license May 18, 1971, but his illness prevented him from practicing this profession. Wilber was a member of the Methodist church and also held membership in the Masonic lodge and American Legion. During his last days in the hospital he made a genuine confession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and his changed life left a lasting impression on all who worked around him and visited him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wilber, better known as Billy, is survived by his parents. F. W. and Irene Elliott, two uncles and one aunt, Leon Elliott, and Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Hamiltqn, several cousins and a multitude of friends. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church on Wednesday morning, July 21st at 10:30 o'clock with the Rev. Bob Sander officiating. Mrs. LaNeta Anderson was the soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Betty Erdman on the organ. Casket bearers were Bill Reade, Leon Schrader, Leon Ketler, Don Anderson, Byron Ham and Loren Bier. The Martin F. Bowles Post No. 65 was in charge of the graveside service. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1990 William Henry Elliott ST, FRANCIS, Kans.—William Henry Elliott, son of Mary Elizabeth Murphey and William Henry Elliott, was born August 30, 1915, in Franklin County, Nebraska. He died on May 3, 1990, at St. Francis, Kansas, at the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 3 days. Bill was almost two years old when he moved with his family to Cheyenne County, Kansas. He attended Green Ridge School, completing the eighth grade and Bird City Rural High School for one year. Bill's most memorable experience was working on a ranch in the mountains near Walden, Colorado. From there he was drafted into the United States Army on March 2, 1942. He achieved the rank of corporal, serving as a construction machine operator in Europe and the Aleutian Islands for the 2731st Engineering Light Equipment Company. He was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and a World War II Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on November 1, 1945. Upon his return he worked for local farmers. He then worked for the Four Circle Co-op 28 years, retiring as service station manager in August 1980. He was united in marriage on November 4, 1957, to Ruth Irene Wilkens at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, Kansas. To this union were born three daughters, Kathleen, Karolyn and Lori. He was a loving husband and father. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Bill was baptized in the United Methodist Church at an early age. He was a member of Everett L. Nelsen American Legion Post #352, Bird City, Kansas. He was a faithful member of A.A. for almost 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Leta Anders, Bertha Snider and Ruth Mackey. He leaves to mourn his wife, Ruth; three daughters, Kathy Olson and husband, Rick, of Garden City, Kansas, Kay McFee and husband, Dan, of Salina, Kansas, and Lori Rietcheck and husband, David, of Goodland, Kansas; five grandchildren, Christina and Adam Olson, Ray and Meghan McFee and Kaleen Rietcheck; a brother, Ray, of Wray, Colorado; a sister, Ruby Mueller, of Bird City, Kansas; many other relatives and a host of friends. A memorial service was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bird City on May 6, 1990. Music was provided by Al Hatch, soloist, accompanied by Marjorie Hickert. Bearers were Ardean Wilkens, Royce Elliott, Dennis Howard, Roger Phipps, Gary Queen and Sam Beeson. Interment was in the Bird City Cemetery with military honors. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, September 11, 2007 Cynthia Caroline Ellis Tuesday, September 11, 2007 Oct. 2, 1912-Sept. 8, 2007 BENKELMAN -- Cynthia Caroline Ellis, 94, died Saturday (Sept. 8, 2007), at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. She was born Oct. 2, 1912, in Fordland, Mo., to Louis and Vica (Stinnett) Burgett, and moved with her family to a farm south of Max. She attended school in Max and was a graduate of Benkelman High School. On May 28, 1932, she married Daniel Wesley Ellis. They farmed north of Benkelman from 1932 to 1982. In 1975, they moved to Benkelman, but continued to farm until retirement. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Church and the Benkelman Friends Church. She taught Sunday school for many years. She was also President of the Rocky Mountain Friends Yearly Meeting -- Women's Missionary Society. She was a 4-H Leader for several years, and a member of the Cowbells. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Vica Burgett; her husband, Dan; daughter, Helen; step-father, Albert Wood; great-granddaughter, Adrianne Kier; and sisters, Ethel Draper, Lois Long and Margie Burgett. Survivors include her children, Jean Kier and husband, Jim, Robert Ellis and wife, Marian, Cynthia Baney and husband, Randy and son-in-law, Hubert Haines, all of Benkelman; two brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were today at the Benkelman Community Building with the Rev. Robert Sander officiating. Interment followed services at the Benkelman Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1982 Sarah Jane (Groce) Ellis Sarah Jane (Groce) Ellis, daughter of Levi Newton and Katherine (Hoates) Groce, was born February 23, 1885, at Davie County, North Carolina, and passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 1982, at the Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman, Neb., at the age of 96 years, 10 months and 15 days. Sarah grew up in Davie County, N.C., and on June 15, 1902, she was united in marriage to Thomas E. Ellis. To this union, 11 children were born: seven daughters and 4 sons. In 1911 she and her family moved to Dundy County, Neb., and they farmed for many years west of Benkelman. After the death of her husband, on April 14, 1942, Sarah lived with different ones of her children until her failing health forced her to take residence at the Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was a resident there at the time of her passing. Sarah experienced the realities of life at its hardest. The discouragements of hard times and poverty along with the pressures of raising a large family molded something special into this dedicated life. She was strong and waged a courageous fight for life right to the very end. Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons: John and William, three daughters: Nellie Francis Brown, Lula Kathlene Rutherford and Blanche Odell Ellis, three sisters, four half-brothers and one half-sister. She is survived by two sons: Thomas Caleb Ellis of Indianola, Neb., and Howard Ellis of Castle Rock, Colo.; four daughters: Daisy Brunt of Benkelman, Neb., Mary Magdalene Brown of Eckley, Colo., Maude Pearl Young of Fruitland, Id., and Sarah Emma O'Brien of St. Cloud, Fla.; two sons-in-law, one sister-in-law, 21 grandsons, 15 granddaughters, many great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services were held Monday, Jan. 11, 1982, at 11 a.m. in the Jones Funeral Chapel of Benkelman, Neb., with Rev. Robert Sander officiating. Organist was Mary Baney, who accompanied Carol and Robert Sander with the selections: "How Great Thou Art" and "Abide With Me". Bearers were Glenn Ellis, Tommy Brown, Marvin Haines, Phillip Brown, Sam Ellis, Rodney Ellis, Keith Ellis and George Ellis. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Benkelman. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 2000 Edna Emilia (Keller) Ellis WRAY, Colo.--Edna Emilia (Keller) Ellis died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000, at the age of 76 at the .Cedardale Nursing Home in Wray, Colo. She was born on June 14, 1923, in Cheyenne County, Kan., the daughter of Reinhold and Anna (Lemke) Keller. She married Howard Ellis of Benkelman, Neb., on Aug. 25, 1945. To this union were born two daughters, Sharon and Sarah, and son, Tad. Prior to living at Cedardale, she moved from Castle Rock, Colo., to Haigler, Neb., in 1982. Her greatest joy was her family and doing for them and being with them. Her family will always keep her memories dear to them. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Martin. Survivors include her husband, Howard "Grit" Ellis of Wray; children: Sharon and her husband, Bob Franc!, of Broomfield, Colo., Sarah and her husband, Scott Bennett, of Elizabeth Colo., and Tad, also of Elizabeth; five grandchildren: Seth and Mishara Franc!, Josh Parise, and Annie and Emily Bennett; two sisters: Sophie and her husband, Albert Zuege, of Haigler and Irene Blacker of Bennett, and a sister-in-law, Eleanor Keller. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Haigler with the Rev. Chris Farmer officiating. Inurnment was in the Haigler Cemetery. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home of Wray was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1981 Essie Leona (Martin) Ellis Essie Leona Ellis was horn at Holdrege, NE, April 13, 1895. She spent her childhood days at Holdrege. Her parents then moved to St. Paul, NE, where Essie attended school. The family then moved to Atwood, KS, where Essie met and married Elmer. She and her husband made their home at Clayton, KS, for several years. The family then moved to Clyde, KS, where her husband was manager of a lumber yard. Later they moved to Esbon, KS, where they engaged in farming. In 1951 Essie and her husband moved to Haigler, NE. In 1955, Essie became a member of the United Methodist Church. After the death of her husband in 1971, Essie remained in her home in Haigler until she went to the Cedardale Nursing Home where she passed away Jan. 15, 1981. Preceding her in death were he husband, Elmer, her parents and one brother. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter Irene and husband, Keith, three grandchildren, Elmer Day and wife Ann of Lincoln, NE; Vonnie Davies and husband Claud of Pender, NE; and Deanna Wolfe and husband Rick of Haigler, NE. Also 10 great grandchildren, three sisters, Marie Kamla and husband Paul; Vivian Bannister and Maxine Wiley all of Haigler, NE and a number of nephews, nieces and friends. Her services were held in the United Methodist Church in Haigler, NE. The Rev. Harold Urton officiated. Florence Daniels accompanied Viriginia Harford, Helen Woods, Ray Harford and Don Harford with the selections "Beautiful Garden of Prayer", "The Way Of the Cross Leads Home". Bearers were Lester Adams, Royal Woods, III, Richard Wall, -Bob Schorzman, Bob Smith, Gary Jaeger. Interment was in Haigler Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home, Benkelman, was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1972 Marian Reba (Smith) Ellis Marian Reba Ellis, daughter of Mr. and Lydia Smith was born February 6, 1898 at Advance, North Carolina and departed this life November 21, 1972 at the University Hospital, Omaha, Nebr., at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 15 days. She spent her early years around Advance, North Carolina and it was while living there that she was united in marriage on September 27, 1914 to Steve M. Ellis and to this union 12 children were born, eleven of which still survive. During the year 1917 they left Advance, North Carolina and moved to Dundy County, Nebraska, where they farmed until retirement. They then moved to Parks, Nebr., where they lived until health and age forced them to move to Benkelman, Nebr., into the Rainbow Fountain Park low rent housing for the senior citizens. This was her home until she was taken to Omaha to the University Hospital one and one-half weeks before her passing. Mrs. Ellis and her husband, Steve, attended the Parks, Nebraska Church of God Mission which was their last church home. She was active in the church, in the missionary society, and her devotion to the Lord was felt by all who knew her. She continued to support the church as she could right up to the last days of her life. Her life was an inspiration to all who knew her for her joy was in doing for others and so many people were blessed by the fruits of her garden and the beautiful flowers she loved to raise. She was an outstanding and loving mother, a devoted wife and a friend to all. Preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter, Mary Ruth, and one half brother, Graham Smith. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Steve Ellis of Benkelman; eight daughters and their husbands, Mrs. Wilma Bauer and her husband Alfred of McCook, Nebr., Mrs. Lillie Alt and her husband Herman of Trenton, Nebr.. Mrs. Darlene Korf and her husband Wayne of McCook. Nebr.. Mrs. Josephine Buettgenbach and her husband Ralph of Wichita, Kans., Mrs. R. Joyce Crandon and her husband Jack of Benkelman, Neb., Mrs. Genevieve Haines and husband Marvin of Burns, Oregon, Mrs. Edith June Schmid and her husband Wayne of La Gatos, Calif., and Mrs. Pat Brehm and her husband Don of Omaha. Nebr.; three sons and their wives, B. Hayden Ellis and his wife Joan of Wichita, Kans., John W. Ellis and his wife Phyliss of Wichita, Kans., and Tom Ellis and his wife Jenifer of Gretna, Nebr.: thirty one grandchildren and three great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman on Friday afternoon, November 24th with the Rev.. Bob Sander officiating. Monte Crandon was the soloist accompanied by Betty Erdman at the organ. Casket bearers were Charles "Dudley" Blank. Kenneth Gardner, Lawrence Richard. Earl Binky, Jim Powell and Rex Roundtree. Honorary bearers were Glenn Koons, Glenn Williams, Arthur Hanshaw. John McClain, Milton Singley and Bill Gunderman. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1992 Cassie Lee Ellis WINSTON SALEM, NC-- Cassie Lee Ellis, wife of A. Ray Ellis, died Saturday, May 30, 1992, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Dan Ellis, and one son. Survivors include her husband, A. Ray Ellis of Winston Salem; two sons, Gary of Winston Salem and Sam and wife, LaVene, of McCook, Nebraska; two grandsons; five sisters-in-law, Lois Enfield, Sally Teeter, Marjorie and her husband, Jim Reisher, Blanche Draper and Cynthia Ellis, all of Benkelman, Nebraska, and one brother-in-law, Glenn Ellis of Benkelman. Services were held Monday, June 1, at 2 p.m. at Miller-Hayworth-Caine Funeral Home in Winston Salem with burial in a local cemetery. Correspondence will reach A. Ray Ellis at 4176 Glennhigh Rd., Winston Salem, NC 27107. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1982 Daniel Wesley Ellis Daniel Wesley Ellis, eldest son of Samuel Wesley and Lola Elizabeth (Cook) Ellis, was born December 23, 1910, in Davie County, North Carolina, and passed away Monday night, Feb. 22, 1982, at the Presbyterian Medical Center at Denver, Colorado, at the age of 71 years and 2 months. Dan started school in Davie County and moved with his family to Dundy County, Neb., Feb. 20, 1920. He started farming at the age of nine years and this was the starting point of a long career in his beloved profession. At the age of 14, he went to work part-time for Jerry Rossmiller and worked for him until 1930. On May 28, 1932, Dan was united in marriage to Cynthia Caroline Burgett and to this union four children were born, three daughters: Cynthia Arlene, Helen Joan, and Vica Jean; one son; Robert Wesley. Dan farmed with his father until 1939 at which time he embarked on his own. His love for farming led him into a large operation and prior to his passing he had established a farming corporation which involved his family with whom he had always loved and worked closely. He saw many changes take place in farming methods and he, himself, was a particular and successful farmer. Dan received the Lord Jesus as his own personal Saviour, joined the Pleasant Valley Friends Church in 1962 and was a very faithful supporter of the Lord's work in every way right up until the time of his passing. He was very deeply devoted to his family. They were first in his heart in all the circumstances of life. He was a devoted and loyal neighbor, always looking out for needs about him. He was a most loving and generous person to all who knew him and was loved by all. Dan and Cynthia would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this coming May 28. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Helen Joan, two infant brothers and two infant sisters. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia; two daughters: Vica Jean, and her husband, Jim Kier, of Parks, Neb., and Cynthia Arlene, and her husband, Randy Baney, of Benkelman, one son; Robert Wesley and his wife, Marian, of Benkelman, Neb.; four sisters; Lois Enfield, Sally, and her husband, Merl Teeter, Blanche, and her husband, Raymond Draper, and Marjorie, and her husband, James Reisher, all of Benkelman; two brothers, Ray, and his wife, Cassie Lee, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, and Glenn, and his wife, Betty, of Benkelman; 12 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, February 26, 1982, in the Benkelman Friends Church, Benkelman, Nebraska. Rev. Robert Sander and Pastor Vernon Whetstone officiated. Organist was Mary Baney with Kelly Hayward and Pastor Gary Karoly singing the selections "No Man Stands Alone" and "The Lord's Prayer". Bearers were John Ham, Don Osborn, Bill Baney, Stanley Ham, John Knotwell and Keith Wood. Honorary Bearers were Gerald Hayward, Frank Balderson, Leon Schrader, Don Carroll, Lou Krutsinger, Don Anderson, Forrest Stamm and Glen Osborn. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Neb. Funeral arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home in Benkelman, Nebraska. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1971 Elmer E. Ellis Elmer E. Ellis was born at Esbon, Kansas, February 26. 1898, to Frank and Rosa Ellis. He attended school at Esbon. He was married to Essie Manuels in 1926. He spent most of his life around Esbon until 1952 when he moved to Haigler to be manager of the Co-op until his retirement in 1967. He passed away, January 19. 1971 at the Wray Hospital at the age of 72 years, 10 months. and 24 days. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Essie, daughter, Irene, and her husband, Keith Day and grandchildren, Elmer of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Vonnie Dawes and husband, Claud, of Chadron, Nebr., and Deanna of Haigler. Funeral services were held January 22. 1971, at the Haigler Methodist Church, with Rev. Hiram Lilley officiating. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery under the direction of Jay's Funeral Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1986 Harold Wayne Ellis Harold Wayne Ellis was born January 11, 1940, in Davie County, North Carolina, to Albert Ray and Cassie Lee Ellis and passed away June 30, 1986, at the age of 46 at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wayne, as he was known, started his education in Dundy County at the Doane School. In 1946 the family moved to Lewisville, North Carolina, where he continued his education until he was forced to stop attending school because of ill health. However, his learning did not cease as he enjoyed reading, visiting and traveling. He was a member of the Lewisville United Methodist Church. In 1958 the family moved to Winston-Salem, where he resided until the time of his death. Surviving are his parents, Ray and Cassie Lee; two brothers, Sam and wife, Lavine, of Stratton, Nebraska, and Jerry of Winston-Salem; two nephews: Sammie Ellis of the 82nd Airborne, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Jimmie Ellis of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 3, at the Miller-Hayworth-Cain Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Homer Good officiating. Bearers were Jimmie Ellis, Clinton Ellis, Charlie Ellis, Nathan Ellis, Francis Reid Ellis, David McDonald, Gilmer Ellis and Kenneth Smith. Interment was in the Oaklawn Cemetery at Winston-Salem. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 2002 Howard "Grit" Ellis Howard "Grit" Ellis, 78, died on Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at the Wray Community Hospital in Wray, Colo. He was born in Benkelman, Neb., on Sept. 22, 1924. He was the youngest of 11 children born to Thomas and Sarah Jane Ellis, all of whom preceded him in death. He was married to Edna Keller of Haigler, Neb. Two daughters were born to this union, Sharon and Sarah, and a son, Tad. Before moving to Cedardale Health Care Center, he lived in Castle Rock, Colo. His greatest joy was his grandchildren, Seth and Mishara Francl, Josh Parise and Annie and Emily Bennett. Grit was a man who loved his family and the outdoors. He especially loved gold mining and fishing. He never met a stranger he didn't like and he was liked by everyone. He had a wonderful sense of humor and a heart as big as the Colorado Rockies. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 18 at the Haigler Cemetery in Haigler. Spellman-Schmidt Funeral Home of Wray was in charge of the arrangements. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, September 25, 2001 James 'Jim' L. Ellis Tuesday, September 25, 2001 James 'Jim' L. Ellis WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- James "Jim" L. Ellis, 66, died of cancer Sept. 6, 2001, at his home in Winter Haven. He was born Aug. 17, 1935, at Benkelman to John L. and Alice L (Sparks) Ellis. He served during the Korean War in the Marine Corps. In 1956, he married Mary Lou Richie at Wray, Colo. He had businesses in Colorado and Nebraska before they moved to Florida where he owned and operated many recreational vehicle parks. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4289, the Kissimmee Moose Lodge, and the American Legion post No. 8 in Winter Haven. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Richard "Dick" Ellis. Survivors include his wife, Mary Loue of Winter Haven; one son, James Ellis of Narcossee, Fla.; two brothers, Keith "Pike" and wife, Kit of Stratton, and Lyle "Newt" and companion, Delma of Parker, Colo.; two sisters, Dorothy Jean Arnold of Benkelman, and Shirley and husband, Charles Reiman of Wray, Colo.; and three grandchildren. Services were Sept. 9, 2001, at the Winter Haven VFW. Announcement courtesy of Herrmann Funeral Home of McCook. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, ?? 1976 John Wesley Ellis WICHITA, Kan. — John Wesley Ellis, 46, died Thursday at the Wesley Hospital, Wichita. He was born Sept. 19, 1929 at Benkelman, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ellis. He is survived by his widow, Phyllis; five sons, Ricky, Mark, Bobby, Kevin, and Brad, two brothers, Hayden of Wichita and Tom of North Platte; eight sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Wilma) Bauer and Mrs. Wayne (Darlene) Korf, both of McCook, Mrs. Herman (Lillie) Alt of Trenton, Mrs. Ralph (Josephine) Buettgenbach of Wichita, Mrs. Jack (Joyce) Crandon of Benkelman, Mrs. Marvin (Genevieve) Haines of Burns, Ore., Mrs. Wayne (June) Schmid of Los Gatos, Calif., and Mrs. Don (Pat) Brehm of Berkeley Heights, N.J. The funeral was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Cochran Funeral Home, 1411 N. Broadway, Wichita, Kansas with the Rev. Lee Drennan of the First Bible Baptist Church. Interment was at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Wichita. Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, June 11, 2007 Keith 'Pike' Ellis Monday, June 11, 2007 Aug. 21, 1933 - June 8, 2007 STRATTON -- Keith "Pike" Ellis died Friday, June 8, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 73. He was born August 21, 1933 in Benkelman, Nebraska the son of the late John and Alice (Sparks) Ellis. He grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska where he received his education. He entered the United States Army on August 5, 1953 during the Korean Conflict in the Medivac Division for the U.S. Army. He received his Honorable Discharge from the Army on June 10, 1955. On February 14, 1972 Keith married Mariquit "Kit" Panopio in Saigon, South Vietnam and also in Manila, Philippines. They have made their home in Stratton, Nebraska since 1972. During Keith's life he worked on Missile sites in Florida, Colorado and Wyoming. He worked as a payroll manager for construction in Saigon, South Vietnam for Morrison - Knudsen from 1966 to 1972, He came back to Nebraska and started the Stratton Recreation Club with friends in 1974. He was a District Manager of M -K Construction in Saudi Arabia from 1977 to 1979 building the King Khalid Military City. At Stratton he was a member of the Stratton Fire Department, engaged in operating a gravel hauling business and owned a bar and restaurant business for 20 years. He was never tired of helping people in their needs and anything anyone wanted. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Joyce Suttle, two brothers Jim Ellis and Richard Ellis and brothers-in-law Robert Arnold, Alfonso Panopio, and Romulo Panopio. Keith is survived by his wife Kit of Stratton, sons, Duster Ellis and fiancee Janelle Ostransky of Bellevue, Nebraska, William Ellis of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Steve Suttle and wife Phyllis of Broomfield, Colorado and one daughter, Debbie McCullough and husband Mike of Severance, Colorado, grandchildren, great grandchildren. One brother, Lyle Ellis and wife Delma of Parker, Colorado; two sisters, Shirley Raymond and husband Charles of Wray, Colorado; and Dorothy Jean Arnold of Benkelman, Nebraska; Sisters-in-law Mary Lou Walwer of Winter Haven, Florida; Christine and Romeo Lansang of Rancho Cucamonga, California; Pauline and Andrew Wise of Gainesville, Florida; AnaLisa and June Aratea of Ridgecrest, California; RoseMarie and Steve Wallace of San Antonio, Texas; brother-in-law Paul Panopio of Jacksonville, Florida; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10 a.m. (CT), 9 a.m. (MT) at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman, with Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Interment with military honors will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton. Memorials may be given in his name and friends may call Herrmann Funeral Home in Trenton from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Herrmann Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 2001 Ray Ellis ADVANCE, N.C.--Ray Ellis was born Feb. 5, 1914, to Samuel and :Lola (Cook) Ellis in Davie County, N.C., and passed away at the Meadowbrook Terrace nursing home at Advance, N.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at the age of 87 years. When he was six years old, the family moved to Benkelman, Neb. He was engaged in agriculture in his earlier life. He married Cassie Lee McDonald of Candor, N.C., on Jan. 1, 1937. To this union three sons were born: Samuel Franklin, Harold Wayne and Jerry Ray. Ray was employed by R.J. Reynolds for many years until his retirement. He was a devoted husband and father. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a son, Harold, and a brother, Dan. He leaves to mourn his passing two sons: Samuel and wife, Lavine, of McCook, Neb., and Jerry of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandchildren: Sam Jr. and wife, Kitty, of Killeen, Texas, and Jim of Richmond, Va.; two great-granddaughters; a step-great-grandson; a brother, Glenn, and wife, Betty, sisters Lois Enfield, Sallie Teeter, Blanche Draper and Marjorie and husband, Jim Reisher, and a sister-in-law, Cynthia Ellis, all of Benkelman; a devoted and special cousin, Ausbon Ellis; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and friends. Ray was not a wealthy man but a free-hearted man in giving and helping. Funeral services were held Saturday, Aug. 4, 2001, at the Hayworth-Miller Chapel at Advance with F. R. Ellis officiating. Pallbearers were Gene Ellis, Francis R. Ellis, Jim Ellis, Kent Cope and Ausbon Ellis. Interment was in the Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Winston-Salem. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 2001 Richard Dwight Ellis KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Richard Dwight Ellis, 60, died Monday (June 11, 2001) at his home in Kissimmee. He was born June 11, 1941, at Benkelman to John and Alice (Sparks) Ellis. He grew up at Benkelman and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1958. In December of 1958, he married Patricia Bell. They moved to California where he served in the U.S. Navy. He has resided in Florida where he worked for the 1992 Olympics and was employed by Disney World. He has been in Kissimmee since 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one daughter, Tammy Mitnik and husband, James of Andrews Air Force Base, Md.; two sons, John Ellis of Holdrege and Barry Ellis and wife, Jill of McCook; three brothers, Keith "Pike” Ellis and wife, Kit of Stratton, Jim Ellis and wife, Mary Lou of Winter Haven, Fla., and Lyle Ellis and companion Delma Begley of Parker, Colo.; two sisters, Shirley Raymond and husband, Charles of Wray, Colo., and Dorothy Jean Arnold of Benkelman; and four grandchildren. A graveside inurnment will be at the Benkelman Cemetery and will be announced at a later date by Herrmann Funeral Home of McCook which is in charge of arrangements. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1965 Samuel Wesley Ellis Samuel Wesley Ellis, son of John W. Ellis and Mary Beth (Howard) Ellis, was born March, 2,1883, at Advance, Davie County, North Carolina, and passed away at the Chase County Hospital, Imperial, Nebr., on August 10, 1965, at the age of 82 years, five months and eight days. S. W. Ellis grew to early manhood in his neighboring community of Davie County, North Carolina. He was united in marriage with Lola Cook on August 14, 1909. To this union eleven children were born, four of them died in infancy. Farming has always been his occupation. With his family, he moved to Dundy County, Nebraska, in 1920. With farming being his only desire, his vision was of better opportunity in a newer farming area. He continued in this occupation until his health began to fail in 1959. He continued to live on the farm until he was moved to the hospital two weeks before his demise. He was preceded in death by his wife on January 7, 1937. Survivors are seven children, Dan of Benkelman, Lois Enfield, Portland, Oregon, Ray of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Sallie Teeter, Blanche Draper, Marjorie Reisher of Benkelman and Glenn of Parks; 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Steve of Parks and Douglas of Advance, North Carolina; three sisters, Maggie, Ida and Martha of Advance, North Carolina; and a host of relatives and friends. Sam W. Ellis always strived for the betterment of his community and family. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1976 Stephen Miller Ellis Stephen Miller Ellis, son of John Wesley and Mary Howard Ellis was born March 10, 1893 in Davie Co., North Carolina and passed from this life April 10, 1976 at the Dundy Co. Hospital, Benkelman, Nebr., at the age of 83 years and one month. His early life was spent in North Carolina and on September 27, 1914, he was united in marriage to Marian Reba Smith at Advance, North Carolina and to this union twelve children were born, nine daughters and three sons. Steve, with his family, farmed in North Carolina until moving to Dundy County, Nebraska in 1917. From there they moved to Leota, Kansas where they farmed for about one year and then moved back to North Carolina. There they farmed until the spring of 1928 at which time they moved back to Dundy County, Nebraska, farming in different locations until moving to Parks, Nebraska in 1937. Steve was a fine carpenter and wood worker and worked at this as a trade during much of his lifetime especially after moving to Parks. Some of the last work that he completed was the alter rail and pulpit in the Parks Church of God Mission where they attended while living there. It was during this time that Steve really opened up his life and heart to the Lord Jesus Christ and loved and served Him the rest of his days. In 1965, Steve and his wife moved to the Rainbow Fountain Park housing unit and then shortly before the passing of his beloved wife, in November 1972, Steve moved to the Hester Memorial Home where he resided at the time of his passing. Steve loved the great outdoors and was a skilled fisherman. He, with his wife, lived a full life raising a large family which was very close. Steve loved and appreciated his family very deeply and they were a blessing to him in the closing years of his life. Preceding him in death were his parents, a daughter, Ruth; his wife, Marion Reba; four sisters Sarah, Martha, Mary, and Maggie; seven brothers, Thomas, Samuel, James, John, William, Benjamin, and Douglas. He leaves behind to mourn his passing eight daughters, Wilma Bauer and her husband, Alfred of McCook, Nebr.; Lillie Alt and her husband, Herman of Trenton, Nebr.; Darlene Kell and her husband, Wayne of McCook, Nebr.; Josephine Buettgenbach and her husband, Ralph of Wichita, Kansas; Joyce Crandon and her husband, Jack of Benkelman, Nebr.; Genevive Haines and her husband, Marvin of Burns, Oregon; Edith June Schmid and her husband, Wayne of Las Gates, Calif.; Pat Brehn and her husband, Don of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey; three sons, Hayden Ellis and his wife, Joan of Wichita, Kansas; John Ellis and his wife, Phyllis of Wichita; and Tom Ellis and his wife, Jenifer of North Platte, Nebr.; one sister, Ida Theodora Ellis of Davie County, North Carolina, thirty one grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Wednesday, April 14, 1976 at 2:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman, Nebr., with Rev. Allan Martin and Rev. Bob Sander officiating. Organist, Betty Erdman, accompanied Monte Crandon who sang "When They Ring Those Golden Bells" and "How Great Thou Art." Pallbearers were: Kenneth Miller, Elmer Hanes, Jim Powell, Gary Krutsinger, Lawrence Richard and Charles Blank. Honorary Pallbearers were: Glen Koons, Milt Singley, Al Anderson, Art Hanshaw, Clarence Taul, Earl Krutsinger and Rex Roundtree. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery under the direction of Jones Funeral Home. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1982 Thomas Caleb (Corky) Ellis Thomas (Corky) Ellis died Monday, July 5 at the McCook Community Hospital at the age of 62. His death was the result of a vehicle accident which occurred on Friday, July 2. He was a passenger in a vehicle which veered off a county road north and west of Danbury. Mr. Ellis was born on December 19, 1919, at Benkelman. He was the son of the late Thomas E. and Sara Jane (Gross) Ellis. He grew up in the Benkelman and Haigler areas. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was married on May 17, 1948, to Blanche Redden. They lived in the same area until moving to Indianola in 1963. He was preceded in death by an eight-year-old daughter, Cindy Lou, on May 7, 1966. Survivors are four sons, Ben of Los Angeles, Calif., Roger of Modesto, Calif., Rodney of Indianola, and George of Eckley, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Juan (Connie) Trejo of Eckley; five grandchildren; one brother, Howard Ellis of Castle Rock, Colo., and four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Brunt of Benkelman, Mrs. Mary Brown of Eckley, Mrs. Maude Young of Fruitland, Ida., and Mrs. Sarah O'Brien of St. Cloud, Fla. Graveside services were Friday, July 9, at the Benkelman Cemetery under the direction the Herrmann Funeral Home of McCook. |
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