Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, September 3, 2004

Anne E. Hines

Friday, September 3, 2004

May 14, 1922-Aug. 28, 2004

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Anne Elizabeth Hines, 82, formerly of Benkelman, died Saturday (Aug. 28, 2004) at the Lifecare Center of Gwinnett near Atlanta, Ga.

She was born May 14, 1922, to Thomas Raymond and Mary (Mimms) Rosser in Broadway, N.C. She was raised near Broadway on the family's tobacco farm. She graduated from high school in 1937. She then attended a two-year business college. During World War II, she was in several administrative positions at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, N.C.

On Aug. 12, 1946, she married 2nd Lt. Leon C. "Bill" Hines in Fayetteville. The couple then moved to Nebraska. They lived on the family's ranch house west of Benkelman for several years before moving in to town.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Benkelman, the PEO Chapter ER of Benkelman, the United Methodist Women and a past member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leon C. "Bill"; her daughter, Patricia Wahrman; her sister, Frances Elder; and brothers, Albert and Raymond Rosser.

Survivors include her daughters, Lib Carse and husband, Jim of Atlanta, Ga., and Barb Hines and husband, Jim Holly of Venice, Fla.; sister, Eunice Campbell; brother, Paul Rosser and wife, Jan; sisters-in-law, Louise and Grace Rosser; one granddaughter; and four grandsons.

Services are Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (MDT), at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Interment will be in the Benkelman Cemetery with committal by PEO Chapter Er.

Visitation is today until 7 p.m., at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of the arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1982

Keturah Ellen (Sipe) Hines

Keturah Ellen Hines, daughter of James and Adelaide Sipe, was born February 16, 1894, at Cambridge, Nebraska. She grew up at Bartley, Nebraska, and was the sole member of Bartley's high school graduating class in 1910. She drove a horse and buggy to teach in nearby country schools.

In 1914, Kate came to Benkelman, to teach seventh and eighth grades in the Benkelman Schools. She was married to Leon L Hines, on June 20, 1917, and lived here the rest of her life. To this union were born one son, Leen C. Hines, a lawyer of Benkelman and one daughter, Marjorie Anne, who died in infancy.

Kate became a member of the United Methodist Church at Bartley at an early age and Dorcas Chapter number 144 of the Order of the Eastern Star at Bartley invited her to be a member in 1912. She remains a Fifty-Year Member in good standing of both organizations.

The P.E.O. Sisterhood was an important part of Kate's life. She was instrumental in helping organize Chapter E Rat Benkelman in 1939. She was Chapter E R's second president and served from 1942 to 1944. Kate's interest in P.E.O. and in supporting its many projects for furthering the education of young people remained with her throughout her life.

Kate was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Anna and Thelma; her brothers, Francis; and Clifford; her husband and infant daughter.

She is survived by her brother Harlan Sipe, and sister-in-law, Lena, of Denver; her daughter-in-law, Anne; son, Leon C.; her granddaughter, Elizabeth Carse, husband James, and sons, Ashley and Nicholas; her granddaughter, Patricia Wahrman, husband John, daughter, Amy, and son, Paul; her granddaughter, Barbara Turner, and husband, Kelly; her nieces, Margaret Roberts and Ellen Yates; her nephews, Harlan Kendle and Francis Cochran, and the many beautiful friends who loved and looked after her.

To the end of her life, Kate was teacher; she never tired of "playing school," first with her son, then with her granddaughters and then with her great-grandchildren.

She had great pride in their academic achievements. She was a self-effacing woman who lived through her family. She rejoiced in their triumphs and shared the sorrow of defeat.

Her greatest pride was in her self sufficiency—being able to live alone, drive her car and maintain an optimistic attitude toward life.

All who loved her rejoice with her that she could have had so peaceful a passing in her own home after an enjoyable day.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1997

Leon Clifford "Bill" Hines

Leon Clifford "Bill" Hines was born in Benkelman, Neb., on June 10, 1922, to Leon L and Keturah E. (Sipe) Hines. He died peacefully at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman on Monday, Feb. 24, 1997, at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 14 days.

Bill had a tremendous gift with the written word. His ability to see directly to the core of a situation and then to write about it with incredible wit and wisdom made most every writing of his a pleasure to read, and often reread. In 1991, as a gift to his children, Bill wrote a 75-page "book" titled "My Story." This tribute to Bill will often quote from that book.

Bill was raised in Benkelman by Leon and Kate. Bill wrote, "Leon was a lawyer but also a thwarted show-man: He acquired three little silent-movie theaters at Haigler, Benkelman and Stratton which we had until I started school." He continues, "One of my early recollections is being unmercifully teased by Ward Bond of the later Wagonmaster TV fame. Ward and a fellow named 'Bill' worked at the Benkelman movie theater. In fact, this tale is the source of my name Bill: I really never cared for the name of Leon so I adopted the name of my pure hero, at about age four—and it has stuck. Bill wandered off and didn't turn out to be much and by the time Ward got famous, I was way too damn old to start calling myself 'Ward.' Ah well. win some, lose some."

Bill enjoyed his schooling in Benkelman and graduated as valedictorian in May 1939. After high school Bill went to the University of Nebraska, College of Business Administration. Of his decision to pursue a career in law, Bill wrote. "I was wavering pretty badly between law and medicine, so I signed up for the latter. We had the day when they sorted out the ribbon-clerks by seating us in an overhanging balcony where it was hot, ether-saturated and dark, to watch surgery in progress. Lordy, what a bloody mess. I could see right off that my future laid more in the direction of sorting ribbons. So to law school I went for the year 1942-43."

But World War II intervened. He wrote. "After seventeen weeks of Army Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, I finally got my prized commission and officer's ID card." In September 1944, Bill was assigned to the 106th Infantry division and deployed in the European Theater of Operations. Of his departure from New York, Bill wrote, “Watching the Statue of Liberty sink into the western horizon was about the low point of my life as I surely never expected to see it again.. On Dec. 16, 1944, Bill was engaged to the Battle of the Bulge. “I was, in a sense,” he wrote, “lucky to be the Forward Observer that day. The initial bombardment was concentrated clear to hell and gone behind me. Well, this left me and my driver beautifully camouflaged and of no danger to anybody, totally stranded all by ourselves with nobody to talk to because the G-2, totally terrified, jerked out the switchboard, threw it in his command car, and was never seen again.” As many of the young men of this time. Bill found WWII to be at once terrifying and exhilarating. He tells many war stories, stories of fear and fatigue, of victories and losses, and all are filled with the antics and stunts of young boys convinced their lives are nearly over. Shortly after VE day, Bill became ill and was air-evacuated back to the States. “As we neared home” he wrote, “our pilot, really a hotdogger, even by Dundy County standards, descended to 200' altitude coming up the river, flat-out, made a 360 around the Statue of Liberty, and slammed her down in Larchment, NY. All of us were in tears- -sure never expected to see that Lady again.”

In April 1946. Bill met Anne Elizabeth Rosser in Fayetteville, N.C., just prior to his discharge from the Army. After his return to Nebraska, he and Anne maintained close correspondence and decided to get married. He thought it would be a good idea for Anne to see what she was gettng into so she made the long bus trip from North Carolina to Dundy County. “Always the joker, I took her first out to the South Place which runs a close second for inhospitality to the Two Buttes, CO area. It is perched on top of the most god-forsaken hill you ever saw. She was a good sport about it, though, and figured things could only improve.” They were married Aug. 12, 1946, in Fayetteville and things certainly did improve.

Bill and Anne moved to Lincoln, Neb., where Bill resumed law school. They had such good times during the law school days and made many friendships that have lasted throughout their lives.

After law school. Bill says, "I worked a little bit at the office; but mostly at the ranch where I maintained my distinguished record of getting hurt and losing money." Bill and Anne bought the house east of Dale and Gwen Bauer, and Lib came to join them on May 10, 1951. Patty was born on Aug. 4, 1953, and Barb on Dec. 16, 1955. Bill, Anne and the girls had a lot of fun over the years. There was a wide circle of friends, each with children of about the same age. and parties abounded. Whether at the lake, at home. at an NU football game, all the kids would be put in one place while the adults gathered in another and each group claimed that they had had the better time. As Marilyn Jones said just recently, "No one has ever had more fun than we did in those days."

Bill's father was stricken with lung cancer in October 1955 and died in February of the following year. Of him, Bill wrote. "He was a genuinely good man and a very hard act to follow, alone, in the law business." But follow him he did. Bill actively practiced law until his death, though he had slowed down some the past several years. Of his law career, Bill wrote. "It is difficult, at this point in life, to give much of a summary of the forty-seven years of law practice in Benkelman, NE. The law business has changed unbelievably since I started. It used to be that there was a camaraderie among the lawyers; we were all seeking justice--for our client; and, if that happened to coincide with the statute or the case law, so much the better. But afterward we were still friendly. Probably my generation of lawyers has caused, or at least heavily contributed, to the present lack of camaraderie where each lawyer is out to get the other, almost irrespective of the client's rights.. The friendly spirit after the case was over has become only a sham. Everyone wants to be the 'top-gun' and cares little how he manages to do it." He continued, "It would also be difficult to give much of a synopsis on my career in the law business without expressing my great respect and gratitude to Mora Flunton Herring and Edith VanHorn Roundtree who, between them, have kept the place in such state of organization as it has been since 1935." Finally, of his career he wrote. "One thing that I have done, and of which I am proud, was to build forty-two low-rent housing projects containing 1,642 dwelling units, as well as three 'farmer's country clubs.' All of these were done with federal money and were virtually free to the towns so benefited; free in the sense that the government was going to squander our money somewhere and, if it was unavoidable anyway, we might as well get some of it back."

Bill was a modest man. He didn't talk (or write) about all the help, guidance and advice he provided to folks in Southwest Nebraska over many years. He didn't talk about how a client would come in with a great idea for a new business venture and leave understanding that maybe it wasn't such a good idea after all. He didn't talk about his understanding of our now litigious society and liability exposure and how his insistence that his clients early appropriate insurance coverage prevented much financial loss and heartache. He didn't talk about the confidence his clients had in his advice because he hadn't steered them wrong in 30 or 40 years. He just did that because it was his job. His client needed help and it was his job to do it--and win.

Bill had many sayings he taught his children to live by. "Never pack more than you can carry:" "Always pull your own weight:" "You can't make everyone happy:" “The more successful you are, the more people will dislike you--don't worry about it." But the one that has remained most vividly with his children through the years is "Always leave a place better than you found it." He lived by that adage and in country, community, friendship and family, Bill Hines truly did leave this earth a better place than he found it.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin sisters, an infant son and his daughter, Patricia Anne Hines.

Surviving him are his wife, Anne; daughters Barbara Hines of Lawton, Okla., and Elizabeth "Lib" Carse, her husband, Jim, and sons, Ashley, Nicholas and Steven, all of Atlanta. Ga.; his granddaughter, Amy Beesley. and her husband, Chris, of Lawton: his grandson, Paul Wahrman, of St. Francis, Kan.: and Anne's family: Francis Elder, Eunice and Robert Campbell, and Paul and Jan Rosser, Louise Rosser, Grace Rosser, numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, all of North Carolina. and many Iong-time friends and associates.

Final rites for Bill Hines were held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997, at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating. The congregational hymn was "Hymn Of Promise." After the reading of the eulogy, Richard Bartholomew sang Frank Sinatra's "My Way" accompanied by Betty Erdman. The postlude was a selection of Bill's favorite Louie Armstrong songs leading with "What a Wonderful World."

Pallbearers were his grandsons, Ashley and Nicholas Carse, and longtime friends and associates Stan Jones, Dave Stogin, Randy Raffle and Tom Roundtree. Honorary bearers were Mason Jones, Vinton Jones, Jesse "Ike" Denny, Lee Gallatin, Ed Burke, Boyd Adkinson, Kent Nehrboss, Harold Brunswick, Hal Tecker, John Ham, Jack Hendrix, Bill Reade and Wilbur Case.

Committal services were by the American Legion Post No. 65. VFW Post No. 4178 and Justice Lodge No. 180 A.F. & A.M. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1956

Leon Llewellyn Hines

Leon L. Hines was laid at rest in the Benkelman cemetery on Friday afternoon after funeral services at the Methodist church with Rev. R. W. Sandsted in charge. George Hastings, an attorney from Grant, Nebraska, read the obituary. Mrs. Anna Benge was the organist and soloists were Mrs. Dorothy Woodworth and Ross D. Druliner, Jr.

Casket bearers were Mason Jones, Harold Hall, Alvin Lorance, Harold Knoles, Kenneth Buffington and George Robertson. Honorary pallbearers were John C. Ough, H. L. Anderson, Miles Jones, Lee Clegg, Ned Tecker, J. H. A. Peck, G. A. Morehouse, Norval Diehl, John J. Kitt and George Hoffmeister.

The graveside services were conducted by Justice Lodge No. 180 AF&AM with W. C. Edwards, WM. The service was arranged by the Laughlin Funeral Home.

Leon Llewellyn Hines, son of David G. Hines and Cordelia G. Smith was born at Imperial, Nebr., on the 25th day of September, 1891. He departed this life at Benkelman, Nebraska, on the 14th day of February, 1956, at the age of 64 years, four months and 19 days. His infancy was spent in the village of Imperial with his parents where his father was engaged in mercantile business.

At the age of six years the family moved to Haigler, Nebraska, remaining there until the year 1901. At that time the family moved to Benkelman, Nebraska when his father established a law office in the county seat of Dundy county. The early formative years of his life were spent in attending the public schools of Benkelman. After finishing the courses provided in his home town, he attended high school at McCook, Nebraska, from which he was graduated in 1908.

The early years of his youth were spent in the tradition of the law. His father maintained an office in Benkelman and for 16 years served as county attorney of his county. Possessed of strong intellectual capacities and coupled with an intense desire for higher education, Leon then entered the University of Nebraska. He combined the study of the arts and sciences with the law. He was graduated in 1915. Immediately following his graduation he was admitted to practice law in Nebraska, and subsequently in the federal courts and before the Treasury Department of the United States.

His father's extensive business interests and his law practice and the appeal of his home community drew him back to Benkelman. In this community he lived and devoted his life.

Mr. Hines was a man of great versatility and of many interests. He matched his professional career with numerous business and financial enterprises. Early in his career he successfully operated theaters in Benkelman, Stratton and Haigler. At the time of his death he was engaged in the livestock industry and had acquired extensive real estate properties which he managed and operated.

For a period of more than forty years Mr. Hines continued without interruption in the practice of the legal profession. He served as county attorney from 1926 to 1930. In the practice of law he was a vigilant and successful advocate, always respected by his adversaries and always held in the highest esteem by his brothers at the bar. He possessed an unusual ability to penetrate legal propositions and once he had determined upon his solution of a question he pressed his position with great skill and energy. He had an unerring sense of justice. When he undertook the representation of a client he served him with fidelity, skill and determination. He was a tireless worker; zealously he followed the practice of law not only to serve his clients but to establish and maintain justice. Because of his wide business experience, he represented clients interested in oil and gas, mining and water rights and irrigation. His professional life led him into the fields of corporate law, real property and probate. To the end of his career he maintained an unflagging concern for the professional matters entrusted to him and throughout his career he displayed the highest degree of professional competence.

Among the many interests of this versatile man was his concern for the political issues of his time. He believed in political parties as the means of crystallizing public opinion. For himself he was not interested in the honors of public office though he could have had them for the asking. Invariably he refused to stand for public office. On one occasion he accepted the appointment by the governor to the office of state senator to complete the term for the years 1935 and 1936. His innate sense of modesty led him to refrain from seeking political honors. He preferred to spend his life among his own people in his chosen profession. But his political views were known. He had no hesitancy in expressing his opinions and he did so with vision and with clarity.

An outstanding achievement of his professional career was in the field of public service. He was largely instrumental in developing the rural electrification program in an area which covered parts of three states. He fought for low cost public power. By sheer force of his leadership he initiated the program of rural electrification and brought to thousands of people the benefits of low cost energy. He was the organizer and project attorney of three separate projects in wide areas of Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado.

Without reservation. he gave of his time, his talents, his money and his leadership in local and community enterprises which he recognized to be for the good of all. Typical of him was his leadership in the March of Dimes. Sympathetic with suffering children, he served for many years as chairman of the March of Dimes in his community. He organized the local chapter and was its leader in many campaigns for funds. He gave his services as chairman of the Dundy county Red Cross chapter and continued in that capacity for several years.

He was baptized in the faith of the Methodist church and remained a member of it to the time of his death.

In the midst of this busy life with its wide interests and its far-flung activities, he met every occasion with a fund of humor and good will; he carried no malice in his heart. He used people. He found pleasure in work and in all of life. He lightened the burden for himself and all about him with his smile, his chuckle and his friendly greeting. His personality endeared him to all who knew him. In his student days he enjoyed a wide acquaintance and was popular among his friends. He was a member of Kappa Sigma social fraternity and in the law college he joined Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

He was a member of Justice Lodge No. 180 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.

On June 20, 1917, he was married to Keturah E. Sipe at Bartley, Nebraska. To this union was born one son, Leon Clifford, who continues in the family tradition, the practice of law in Benkelman, and who is now serving as county attorney of Dundy county as the father and grandfather had done before him.

Twin daughters preceded him in death. Mr. Hines is survived by his wife, Keturah E., his son Leon Clifford, his daughter-in-law Anne, three grandchildren Elizabeth Susan, Patricia Ann, and Barbara Ellen; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bauer of Benkelman and Mrs. Eunice Hjelte of Kirkland, Wash.; an aunt, Mrs. Mabelle Fisk of Benkelman, and a host of friends who will always remember him as a loving husband, a kind and understanding father, a generous neighbor and an outstanding citizen.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1997

Lloyd Lewis Hines

HERINGTON, Kan.--Services for Lloyd Lewis Hines, 79, were held on Friday, Feb. 21, 1997, at Brockmier Funeral Chapel at Herington. The Rev. David Jones officiated. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. at the Gaylord (Kan.) Cemetery.

Mr. Hines died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997, at the Herington Municipal Hospital. He was born Jan. 11, 1918, at Rexford. Kan., a son of Otto L. and Alta (Murphy) Hines.

He was a retired mechanic for Duntz-Rounds Motor Company of Smith Center, Kan. He also farmed.

Mr. Hines had been a resident of Herington for the past seven months. He formerly lived at Gaylord.

Survivors include his wife, Irma L. (Austin) Hines of Herington; a son, Ray E. Hines of Lindsborg, Kan; two daughters: Beverly J. Campbell of Hope, Kan., and Katheryn Kuhlmann of Carbondale, Colo.; six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Ilow Twite in 1972, and a grandson. Johnny Campbell in 1961.

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, February 25, 2009

Donald "Don" Burton Hink

CHAMPION -- Donald "Don" Burton Hink, 81, of Champion, died Monday (Feb. 23, 2009) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

He was born Aug. 7, 1927, to Edward A. and Pearl E. (Lindsey) Hink, on his grandfather's homestead in Dundy County. He attended the Crete Grade School and Chase County High School before entering the U.S. Army in February of 1946.

He was discharged in 1947, and returned to Southwest Nebraska, where he began a life-long career working at the local lumber yard, which changed from Krotters, Chaco and presently Adams Lumber.

On Aug. 17, 1958, he married Henrietta Anna Marie Brandt in Hot Springs, S.D. They made their home in Imperial where they lived until his death. Along with working in the lumberyard he was a farmer for most of his life. He also worked for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission from 1992 to 2004.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association and American Legion Post of Imperial.

Survivors include his wife, Henrietta of Benkelman; sister, Darlene Day of Yuma, Colo.; sisters-in-law, Della Hink of Thornton, Colo., and Elaine Hink of Imperial; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday, 2 p.m., (MT) at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial with the Rev. David Kahle officiating. Interment will follow in the Crete Cemetery in rural Champion.

Visitation is today from 2-6 p.m., (MT) at Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial.

Memorials may be given to the Champion Community Center and the Zion Lutheran Church Library.

Liewer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1978

Edward Adolph Hink

Edward Adolph Hink, son of Henry and Lenora Harmon Hink, was born on the family homestead at Lamont, Nebr. on Oct. 17, 1894, and passed from this life on March 25, 1978 at the Chase County Community Hospital at the age of 83years, 5 months and 8 days. He was the eldest son of eight children.

He received his formal education at the Lamont School. His boyhood days were enjoyed on the form until he entered the military service in July 1918. He received his training at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, and served in the Military Police until his honorable discharge in January, 1919 as a P.F.C.

He was united in marriage to Pearl Lindsey on Feb. 1,1922 and to this union four children were born_ They made their home on the family homestead in Dundy

County for six years and then moved to the Crete Community where they lived the next 31 years. In 1961 they moved to their home in Champion, Nebr. where he lived the remaining years of his life.

Ted, as he was affectionately known, was a member of the United Brethren Church and was actively involved in the Crete church and later in the Champion Community Church.

He served as Superintendent of both congregations and on the board. He was on the Crete school board. He loved music and was especially happy when his family sang during the services.

His live revolved around his faith, family and community. He loved and cared for people. especially children. He seemed to have a knack for taking care of people and was often found at the side of those in need. He enjoyed being out-of.doors and disliked inactivity. A comment often heard from him was that his hardest task was doing nothing. so he filled his life with activity. With his family life. community and church work, chores and farm work it was not difficult to find plenty to do. Even in recent times when physical problems kept him from some activities. he was often found at work with a hobby or studying from his worn Bible. Ted had suffered from failing health for some months and now has laid down the armor of this battle and retained his Lord in the promised rest.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Roy, Fl;oyd and Ellis, and two sisters, Mae Munson and Marie Davidson.

He leaves to remember his passing. his wife. Pearl; three sons, Earnest A. and wife Della of Thornton, Colo., Donald and wife Henrietta of Imperial, Nebr., and Leo E and wife Elaine of Champion, Nebr., one daughter, Darlene Day and husband Clifford of Yuma, Colo., eleven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one brother, Arthur Hink of Bieber, Calif., and one sister, Mrs. Cleo Priest of North Platte, Nebr., and a host of friends.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1968

Kelly Louise Hinkle

Kelly Louise Hinkle passed away at Children's Hospital in Denver on May 7 at the age of nine years. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bob West of McCook and had been taken to that hospital on May 5 when it was learned that she suffered from a liver ailment of a terminal nature.

She was the first great granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reece Hardwick and the first granddaughter of Mrs. Erma Veal and the late Carl Veal. Her mother was Carol Veal (Hinkle) and her father was Jerry Hinkle. She was born at Wray, Colorado, on January 5, 1959. She attended the Benkelman public school for her first two years and was a pupil in the McCook public schools with the third grade class.

Funeral services were conducted at Jay's Funeral Home on Friday, May 10, with Tom Volz officiating. Dola Johnson was the organist and the bearers were Frank Hill, Larry Black, Duane Wagner and Lara Eickmeier. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1969?

Charley Hitch

Mrs. Grace Brynoff received word of the death of her brother) in-law. Charley Hitch, in Salkuin. Washington.

Mr. Hitch passed away Sunday, September 28, at the age of 89. Mr. Hitch farmed in the Max community for several years in the 1920's.

He and his wife and family moved to Washington State in 1930. He is survived by his wife, several children and grandchildren.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March? 1976?

Rosa Henrietta Hitch

Mrs. Rosa Henrietta Hitch, 80, of Graham, a former Salkum resident, died Sunday at Graham.

She was born June 5, 1895, in Max, Nebraska and came to . Salkum from Nebraska in 1934.

Mrs. Hitch was a member of the Onalaska Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include a son, Ralph of Seattle ; three daughters, Mrs. Mardelle Hadaller, Graham; Mrs. Blanche Nelson and Mrs. Laura Bogar, both of Onalaska; a sister, Mrs. Molly Stahley, Yuma, Colo.; a half-sister, Mrs. Selma Howward, Max, Nebraska; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

Services will be Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Fir Lawn Funeral Chapel, Toledo, with the Rev. Reed Zachary officiating. Interment will follow at the Toledo Cemetery.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1974

Florence (Stock) Hixon

Services were held for Mrs. Cleo (Florence) Hixon Monday, February 11, 1974, at 2:00 p.m. from Wauneta's United Methodist Church following a long illness. Mrs. Hixon was born November 14, 1886 and had passed on February 8, 1974, at the age of 87.

Rev. Ernest D. Neufeld officiated. Mrs. Marcia Brunkhorst accompanied Mrs. Bonnie Bley, Mr. Don Egle and Mrs. Iola Egle who sang "In the Garden" and "The Pearly Gates Will Open".

Escorts were Harlan Stock, Billy Stock, Byron Stock, Harry Hixon, Delvin Claymon and James Jones.

Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Brunkhorst Funeral Home was in charge of the service.

Florence, daughter of St. Clair and Mary Stock, was born November 14, 1886 on the homestead in Dundy County located five miles south of Wauneta, Nebraska and passed away about one o'clock a.m. on February 8, 1974 at the age of 87 years, two months and 25 days.

She grew to womanhood in this community and received her education in the county schools in Dundy and in Wauneta. Florence attended church and Sunday School at Mt. Zion in her younger days and was converted at that church on August 16, 1920. Rev. Mattlin and Rev. Galloway were ministers at that time. She was sanctified at the same place one year later.

She lived a dedicated and consistant Christian life from that time until her departure. She was married to Cleo Hixon on January 7, 1925. They lived the first fourteen years of their married life north of Wauneta and then moved to their present location south of Wauneta.

She was instrumental in helping organize the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Imperial and was a member of that church until about 1954. From that time on she attended the Eden Missionary Church southeast of Wauneta until her health prohibited her from attending.

She was a dedicated Christian and spent her entire life after conversion in Christian work. She was a dedicated and loving wife and was always willing to give of her time and money to help all people she came in contact with.

She leaves to mourn, her husband, Cleo, nine brothers-in-law, nine sisters-in-law and a host of nieces and nephews.

Her parents, one sister, Maud Kerns and one brother, Chester Stock, preceded her in death.

Florence was a great lover of the Bible and her favorite Bible verses were the 23rd Psalms and the 91st Psalms.—Wauneta Breeze.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1990

Guy H. Hixon

Guy H. Hixon died Sunday (Feb. 25, 1990) at Community Hospital at the age of 74. He was born June 4, 1915, at Wauneta to Albert C. and Rose (Foster) Nixon.

Prior to moving to McCook 17 years ago, he lived in the Imperial area for 33 years.

He was married Dec. 24, 1938, to Lorena M. Evans.

He was a member of the Egan Park Baptist Church, the McCook Elks Lodge No. 1434, and the Lions Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Claude; and one sister, Gladys.

Survivors include his wife, Lorena of McCook; two sons, Jerry of McCook and William of Ft. Lupton, Colo.; four daughters, Sharon Hupf and Patricia Nelson, both of McCook, Beverly Wilson of Lakewood, Colo., and Cathy 0'Shea of Kizer, Ore.; three sisters, Helen Ruebesam of Woodburn, Ore., and Ina Martin and Ruby Goin, both of Wauneta; five grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Services will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Egan Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Murphy officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial. Memorials may be addressed in his name and left at the funeral home. Services will be under the direction of the Bullock-Long Funeral Home. Visitation and local arrangements are by the Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home of McCook.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1973

Eunice (Hines) Hjelte

Benkelman friends were saddened Saturday to learn of the passing of a former resident, Mrs. Eunice Hjelte, who expired at Kirkland, Washington, that day. She was 75 years of age.

Mrs Hjelte was the sister of Mrs. Jacob Bauer and an aunt of Leon C Hines. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. David G Hines.

She was reared in Benkelman. She was married to the late Richard Gibb and resided in Denver until his death. She then made her home at Kirkland, Washington, for the remainder of her life. Her husband, Ed Hjelte, is deceased. She is survived by six children. Funeral services were held at Kirkland on Monday with burial at that city.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, ?? 1986?

Barbara (Skiles) Hobbs

Barbara Hobbs died recently at Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mount Vernon after four years of ill health at the age of 33. She was born November 7, 1953, at McCook, Nebraska.

She was married October 4, 1973, at Overland, Kansas, to Noah Hobbs.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Skiles; her grandfather, Charles Rosecrans, and a niece, Melinda Lou Skiles.

Survivors include her husband, Noah; two daughters, Stephanie Hobbs and Andrea Hobbs, both of the home; her mother, Elva Skiles of Benkelman; two brothers, Kenneth Skiles of Gillette, Wyoming, and Glen Skiles of Columbus; and two sisters, Mary Lou Allison of Evansville, Wyoming, and Beverly Jane Burton of Cambridge, and close friend, Charles Kier, and families.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1907

George Hocknell

The body of George Hocknell, a former prominent citizen of Nebraska, arrived from Sacramento, California, yesterday, and was buried in the Longview Cemetery of this city.

Mr. Hocknell was a member of the Nebraska Legislature of 1884. He organized and for 20 years was president of the First National Hank of McCook. He was a pioneer of western Nebraska and a leading spirit In the development of McCook. For several years he had made his home in Los Angeles, California, where his wife and daughter now reside.—Special to the Lincoln Star November 6.

Mr. Hocknell will be remembered by some of Dundy County's pioneer settlers having been engaged in the lumber business here in Benkelman's early history.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1994

Alice Viola (Bunning) Hofer

BENKELMAN--Alice Viola (Bunning) Hofer was born to Fred and Viola (Scott) Bunning on August 15, 1907, at Benkelman, Nebraska, in Dundy County, and died November 14, 1994. at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home to Benkelman at the age of 87 years and 3 months.

She attended rural school in Dundy County to the eighth grade.

She was united in marriage to Harvey Hofer July 1, 1925, at Benkelman. She was a lifelong resident of Dundy County.

She and her husband were some of the first members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1948. Mrs. Hofer was a Sabbath school teacher, Bible school teacher and Pathfinder leader for the church and enjoyed the young people of the community.

She worked with her husband on the family farm and raised sheep, her favorite animal.

She was a good mother and grandmother as she loved children and they all loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1974; an adopted daughter, Donna Klebel, two brothers; Ted and Wesley "Bud," and a sister, Ruby "Cub" Dasky.

Mrs. Hofer is survived by four sons: David and his wife, Sally, of Benkelman, Lynn and his wife, Carol, of Seward, Nebraska, Alan of Rock Springs, Wyoming, and Robert and his wife, Laticia of Rock Springs. Also surviving her are 12 grandchildren; 19 great-

grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; two sisters; Ruth Parker of Broken Bow, Nebraska, and Fern Tanksly of Chahalis, Washington; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors.

Final rites were held Thursday, November 17, 1994, at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with Pastor David Hoover officiating. Richard Bartholomew was the musician and with guitar accompaniment sang “In The Garden" and “The Old Rugged Cross." Bearers were Greg Hofer, Mark Hofer, Shawn Hofer, Eric Hofer, Russell Stamm and Jack Bunning. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 2001

Catherine Alice “Alice" (O’Leary) Hofer

Catherine Alice “Alice" Hofer was born January 31, 1917 and died September 1, 2008. She was the daughter of Thomas J. and Margaret E. (Burns) O'Leary.

Alice is survived by five children, Marcia Bastik of Elyria, OH, John Michael Hofer of Pantego, TX, James Hofer of Memphis, TN, Diane Krayer of Hernando, MS, Craig Hofer of Cordova, TN; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, John Hofer, son-in-law Robert Krosky, grandson Michael Krosky, her brothers William and James and her sisters, Agnes, Josephine and Mary.

Alice was an elementary school teacher prior to her 51 year marriage to John. She was very involved in community service and charity through the Catholic Church by her associations with the Ladies of Charity, Mother Cabrini and Saint Luke's Circle along with her private acts of kindness.

Her joy in life was her family and friends and her strength was her faith in Jesus Christ and her devotion to Mary and the Holy Family through the power of the Rosary.

The funeral service was held at St. Paul Catholic Church, Memphis, TN, followed by entombment at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to St. Peter Villa.

Arrangements by Forest Hill South Funeral Home.

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Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, March 4, 2002

David Harvey Hofer

Monday, March 4, 2002

BENKELMAN -- David Harvey Hofer, 67, died Sunday (March 03, 2002) at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

He was born April 19, 1934, to Harvey and Alice (Bunning) Hofer in Pine River, Minn. He attended a rural school east of Benkelman, and graduated from high school at the Platte Valley Church School in Shelton in 1952.

After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Jan. 25, 1956, where he served for two years aboard the USS Newport News, Atlantic Fleet. He remained a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve until Jan. 24, 1962.

On Jan. 24, 1959, he married Sally Anstine at Seward. He lived near Seward and Staplehurst, working at the Burlington Northern Railroad shop in Lincoln until Aug. 1, 1978, when he moved to the family homestead near Benkelman where he farmed and ranched for 24 years.

He was a member of American Legion Post No. 65 of Benkelman, and was a past member of the Staplehurst Volunteer Fire Department where he also trained in Emergency Medical Services. He was a leader of Boy Scout Troop 255, and was a hunter safety course instructor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Alice Hofer.

Survivors include his wife, Sally; daughter Angie and husband, Russell Stamm of Benkelman; sons, Greg and wife, Diane Hofer of Seward, Shawn and wife, Terry Hofer of Ogallala; three brothers, Lynn Hofer and wife, Carol Hofer of Seward, Alan Hofer, Robert and wife, Latisha Hofer, all of Rock Springs, Wyo.; three sisters-in-law, Kathleen and husband, Del Peters of Seward, Becky and husband, Ward Grosser of Tioga, Texas, Candy Herrold of Seward; two brothers-in-law, Paul Anstine of Kona, Hawaii, Don and wife, Kathy Anstine of Seward; and five grandchildren.

Services will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Norman Prather officiating. Interment with military honors will follow services at the Benkelman Cemetery.

Visitation will be at Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. At the family's request, the casket will remain closed.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1994

Harry Hofer

WASHINGTON, lowa--Harry Hofer was born April 8, 1917, at Benkelman, Nebraska, the son of John and Sophie (Miller) Hofer. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman on October 23, 1917. He attended schools in Benkelman and graduated from Benkelman High School.

On January 1, 1938, he was united in marriage with Hazel Stine of Goodland, Kansas. They lived in Sidney, Nebraska, for 23 years where he was a crew chief fire fighter at the Sioux Army Depot. That time was interrupted while he served for a brief period in the United States Army at the end of World War II.

In 1964. the Hofers moved to Hanover, Illinois, where he was also a crew chief fire fighter at the Savanna Army Depot for 10 years. They lived at Hanover for 27 years. He. was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Hanover and served as a trustee of the church.

He was also an active member of the Sportsman's Club in Hanover. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening, and he especially enjoyed fruit trees.

Because of his failing health, the Hofers moved to Washington, Iowa, two years ago. He died at the Washington County Hospital on March 12, 1934, at the age of 76.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Washington at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Harry, three brothers, Harvey and John, and Leslie who died in infancy, a sister, Rosie Straub, and another sister, Frieda, who died at the age of seven.

He is survived by his wife,. Hazel, of Washington; his sons, Rick, and his wife, Phyllis, of Washington and Donald and his wife, Jeanne, of Denver, Colorado; a daughter, Joan and her husband, Wayne Westcott, of Harrisburg, Missouri; four sisters; Annie Straub of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Marie Artz of Longmont, Colorado, Lena Guick of Portland, Oregon, and Amelia Andres of Haigler, Nebraska, and six grandchildren.

Services were held Wednesday, March 16, 1994, at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Douglas Allen officiating. Organist was Jackie Wilson and Shauna Pursley sang "Amazing Grace" and "God Will Take Care Of You."

Bearers were David Hofer, Lynn Hofer, Alan Hofer, Raymond Straub, Pat Redden and Russell Stamm.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1974

Harvey Christian Hofer

Harvey Christian Hofer, a lifelong resident of this community, expired at the Dundy County Hospital on Sunday at the age of 79 years. He has been in ill health for some time.

Funeral arrangements were made for Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Jones Funeral Chapel. Pastor Don Dronen of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will officiate. Interment wilt be in the Benkelman Cemetery.

Mr. Hofer was the son of John Hofer and Sophia Miller, pioneers of Rawlins County, Kansas and later Benkelman residents. His birthdate was January 8, 1895. He was married to Alice Viola Bunning on July 1, 1925 and they farmed east of Benkelman.

He is survived by his wife Alice; four sons, David and Lynn of Seward, Nebraska, Allan of Green River, Wyoming and Robert of Rock Springs, Wyoming; an adopted daughter, Donna Klepel; four sisters, Ann Straub, Ramah, Colorado, Amelia Andres, Haigler, Nebr., Marie Arts, Longmont, Colorado, and Lena State, Portland, Oregon; brothers, John Hofer of Memphis, Tenn., and Harry Hofer of Hanover, Illinois. There are twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Rosie Straub and a brother and sister in infancy.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1942

Johan Christian Hofer

Johan Hofer passed away at the family home in Benkelman on Saturday evening of last week, following a long affliction that had troubled him more and more for several years past, being largely due to rheumatism.

Funeral services were conducted at the Benkelman Lutheran church Monday by the pastor, Rev. Lillich. Singers were Lloyd Boswell, Mrs. C. D. Mason, Mrs. C. A. Ratcliffe and R. D. Druliner with Florence Hopkins at the piano, and pallbearers were Fred Gerdes, D. L. Ough, Ed Schwartz, Fred Deyle, Jake Bauer and Roy Ham. Burial was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Mr. Hofer was a resident of Dundy county of pioneer standing, locating on a homestead east of Benkelman in 1886 and had been a resident of this community ever since. During his active life he was one of our county's most successful farmers, devoting himself faithfully to the task of building home and community in what was then the virgin prairies of the West. He saw all the hardships and privations of the early settler and withstood them with a determination and fortitude that bespoke true character.

Johan Christian Hofer, son of John George Hofer, and his wife, Rosine Katherine Daiber, was born February 13, 1864, in Waldhausen, Welzhcim, Germany. In early infancy he was baptized in the name of the Triune God in the Lutheran church, and in 1878 he was made a communicant member of the Lutheran church by the rite of confirmation.

In the year 1884 he emigrated to America, living in the state of Iowa until the year 1886, at which time he came to Nebraska, where he made his home on the farm southeast of Benkelman. On April 19, 1892, he was united in matrimony to Sophia Miller in Dundy county. To this union ten children were born, two of whom preceded him in death, Freda Eda and Leslia Bennie.

The departed enjoyed good health until he was stricken with rheumatism a number of years ago, which affliction he endured until his death. After his long illness, the angel of death relieved him of his suffering, calling him to his heavenly home at 2:49 p. m., March 14, 1942, at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 1 day.

He leaves to mourn their loss, his wife, Sophia; eight children, Harvey Hofer of Benkelman; Rosa Caroline Straub of Haigler; Anna Straub of Wallace, Kansas; Marie Artz of Longmont, Colorado; Lena Stute of Greeley. Colorado; John, Jr., of Ontario, Canada; Amelia Andres of Haigler and Harry Hofer of Benkelman. He also leaves one sister, Nannie McKittrick of Benkelman. Two sisters preceded him in death. Besides the children and sister, twenty-six grandchildren and many friends mourn his passing.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1991

John Hofer

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--John Hofe,. 77, of Memphis, Tennessee, owner of Piling and Repairs Inc., died Sunday, September 1, 1991, at Methodist Hospital South.

He was born in Dundy County, Nebraska. on July 26, 1914.

Mass was said at 10:30 a. m. on Wednesday, September 4, at St. Paul Catholic Church, where he was a communicant, with entombment in Calvary Mausoleum. Forest Hill Funeral Home South was in charge of arrangements.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Chapter 5062 and Knights of Columbus Cardinal Stritch Assembly.

He leaves his wife, Alice Hofer; two daughters, Mrs. Marcia Bastik of Grafton, Ohio, and Mrs. Diane Krayer of Cordova, Tennessee; three sons, Michael Hofer of Arlington, Texas, James Hofer of Memphis and Craig Hofer of Cordova; four sisters, Mrs. Amy Andres of Haigler, Nebraska, Mrs. Annie Straub and Mrs. Marie Artz, both of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Mrs. Lena Gueck of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Harry Hofer of Hanover, Illinois, and 10 grandchildren.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1981

Andres Christian Hoff

Andres Christian Hoff, son of Hans Andersen and Karen Dorothea (Christiansen) Hoff, was born February 12,1894, at the farm home southeast of Benkelman, Neb. At the age of 87, Andres passed away Tuesday noon, Dec. 1, 1981, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Neb.

In September, 1889, Andres' parents, Hans and Dorothea Hoff, came to America from Denmark to live in Benkelman, Neb., to be near Hans brothers; Chris, Mads, Anders and Carl Andersen.

In 1900 Hans' wife, Dorothea, died leaving four children: the twins, Andres and Elizabeth (Walters), age 6, Maria Hoff, age 4, and Carrie (Foster), age 2.

Hans wrote to his cousin, Annie Christiansen, who lived in Salt lake City, Utah, to come and help care for his children and home. In 1901, Annie Christiansen married Hans' brother, Chris Andersen, and they were helpful neighbors all their lives.

When the four children first started to school, they could speak very little English. However, it didn't take long until English became the speaking language in the Hoff home.

Andres helped his father and neighbors with the farm work. He especially had fond memories of helping the Gerdes family thresh most of the bundled wheat in the neighborhood each year from 1912 to 1930.

Andres was baptized in the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, and was confirmed when he was 12 years old. He was a faithful member and attended church regularly until his health began to fail. Since 1917, Andres has been a loyal member of the I.O.O.F. Lodge and the Sheba Rebekah Lodge in Benkelman. He held all the offices except the secretary's position. He was very proud of his 50-year and 60-year Odd Fellow Lodge membership pins.

Andres was also a member of the Tri-State Antique Engines and Threshers Association. Every summer he looked forward to attending the annual Bird City Stearn and Thresher Show.

In the 1960's, Andres built a 2/5 model steam engine from scrap iron. It was always a big event to watch Andres fire up the engine with coal and watch the steam build up in the boiler. The biggest thrill came when it was your turn to drive the engine.

Andres gave his steam engine to the Dundy County Historical Society to be displayed in the museum at Benkelman.

In 1967 when Andres was stricken with heart trouble, his doctor advised him to move to town. He had a sale of his livestock and household furniture. The Foster brothers bought the farm to keep it in the family.

Andres moved to Benkelman to live in the government housing project. In 1978 he moved to the Hester Memorial Home.

Preceding him in death were his parents; twin sister, Elizabeth Hoff Walters; Marie Hoff, and Carrie Hoff Foster: and three nephews, Eugene Walters, Leonard Foster, and Harry Foster.

Survivors include four nephews: Dewey and Barbara Walters, Tracy (Mrs. Eugene Walters) Hall of Aurora, Colo., Dale and Marian Walters of Lincoln, Neb., Lloyd and Marjorie Foster and Donald Foster of Benkelman; three nieces; Dorothea Foster of Benkelman, Carolyn and Willard Pearson of Brady and Bernice and Robert Jensen of Cozad; six great-nephews, eleven great-nieces and several great-great nephews and nieces.

Andres will be remembered as a kind, loving uncle, friend and neighbor.

Funeral services were held Saturday, December 5, 1981 at the Zion Lutheran Church, Benkelman, Nebraska. Pastor Lynn Parsons officiated. Julie Ochsner played the piano and Jackie Wilson played the organ. Soloist was Howard Ochsner singing "God Will Take Care Of You" and "My God And I."

Bearers were Jim Hardwick, Bill Bradley, Bill Martin, Jack Kihlthau, Gene Miller and Lawrence Campbell.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska. Committal Service: I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 381.

Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Benkelman, Nebraska.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1942

Hans Anderson Hoff

Hans Anderson Hoff, son of Anders Hans and Boletta Hoff was born at Denmark February 8, 1857. He was baptized in infancy and was confirmed the age of 14 in the faith of the Lutheran church.

At the age of 20 he left Denmark for Australia where he stayed one year. He then came to New Zealand where he remained for ten years. He then went back to Denmark where on the 6th day of August, 1889, he was united in marriage to Kern Dorthea Christensen. He and his wife then came to America and settled in Dundy county, Nebraska, on a farm on September 6. 1889, at which place he lived until his death.

To this union four children were born, one boy and three girls, Anders and Marie Hoff of Benkelman, Nebraska, and Mrs. Elizabeth Walters and Mrs. Carrie Foster of Max, Nebr. His wife preceded him in death in 1900. He leaves to mourn his departure all of his children and ten grandchildren and four brothers, Christian and Anders Andersen of Benkelman, Nebraska and Mads and Terkel Anderson of Denmark. At the time of his death he was eighty-five years, two months and twenty-eight days of age.

He had been in poor health for about the last year and on the 27th day of March he was confined to bed and from that time on his condition became worse and about ten days ago he realized that this earthly stay was drawing to a close and he called his children to his bedside and bid them good-bye, after which he slept most of the time.

He was a kind and loving father and enjoyed a high degree of respect from all who knew him.

Funeral services were held at the home last Thursday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. J. C. Foster. Singers were D. E. Gallatin, Robert Pass more, Mrs. Beth Rickard and Mrs. Basil Crook and pallbearers were Fred Gerdes, August Gunther, C. H. Harpe,. Charles Deyle, Harvey Hofer and Floyd Rickard. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October1984

Doralee Wood Hoffler

Doralee Wood Hoffler, 48, of Newport News, Virginia, a Benkelman native, died Wednesday, October 17, 1984, at a Richmond, Virginia, hospital after a lengthy illness.

She was born February 17, 1936, in Benkelman. In 1967 she graduated from the University of Nebraska where she received a B.A. in music education. She taught music in several Nebraska elementary schools.

After moving to Virginia, she was a member of the Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church and its Dana Tyson Ladies Circle. She was a member of the Beechwood Garden Club, the Beechwood Homemakers Club and the Denbigh Band Boosters.

She was a former choir director for the kindergarten school of St. Jerome Catholic Church. She also was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a former member of the Peninsula Community Band.

She is survived by her father, Claude Wood of Imperial; her husband, Marvin of Newport News; one daughter, Pamela Lynn of Harrisonburg, Virginia; one son, Edward Clayton of Newport News; one sister, Annette Wilson of Omaha and one brother, Keith Wood of Imperial.

Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 20, at the Warwick Memorial United Methodist Church at Newport News with the Rev. Jeremy Q. Galloway officiating. Burial followed in the Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News.

Janelle-Umphlett Funeral Home in Newport News was in charge of arrangements.

A memorial has been established to the Organ Fund of the Warwick United Methodist Church, 38 Hoops Road, Newport News, VA 23602.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wood, Keith Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson attended the service.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1990

Rosa May (Andres) Hoffman

BENKELMAN– Rosa May (Andres) Hoffman was born on October 31, 1892, to John and Tena (Mennenga) Andres in Newman Grove, Nebraska, and died on August 8, 1990, at the Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Nebraska, at the age of 97 years, 9 months and 8 days. She was the eldest of six children.

On September 27, 1911, she was unite in marriage to Phillip Hoffman at Bloomington, Nebraska. To this union three children were born.

They lived in Naponee, Nebraska, until 1926 when they moved to Dundy County. They farmed around the Haigler, Nebraska, area until 1958 when they retired and moved into Haigler.

Philip died on November 28, 1961. Rosa continued to live in Haigler until the spring of 1984 when she moved into the Hester Home because of health problems.

During her life, Rosa gave to everyone she knew and never asked for anything in return. She had a long and prosperous life and enjoyed it to the fullest.

In her years at the Home, she enjoyed playing bingo and doing ceramics with all her gifts going to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her great-grandchildren were the sunshine in her life.

She was preceded In death by her parents, husband, Philip, one son, Lynn, and four brothers, Roy, Vern, Emory and Melford.

Survivors include her daughter, Erma Soehner and husband, Dale, of Wray, Colorado, and son Lyle and wife, Fern, of Haigler, Nebraska. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Cheri Steinhoff, and husband, Ed, of Ely, Nevada, Randy Hoffman and wife, Theresa, of Wray, and Jann Clark and husband, Mike, of Haigler.

Additional survivors are her eight great-grandchildren, Cindy (Steinhoff) Hoffman and husband, Edward, of Caldwell, Idaho; Nikki and Trac Steinhoff, Amber, Ashley and Chelsea Hoffman and Michael and Mark Brunswig, and one great-great-grandchild, Austin James Hoffman.

Also surviving are her sister, Edna Vining and husband, Art, of Las Cruses, New Mexico, sister-in-law, Amelia Andres of Haigler, nieces Kaye Kamla and husband, Marvin, of Haigler, Shirley Ruth Weaver and her husband, Mel, of Parker, Colorado, and Andrea Huggins and husband, Wendell, of Evergreen, Colorado, many great nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Saturday, August 11, 1990, at 2:30 p.m. at the Haigler Cemetery with the Rev. Vernon Whetstone and the Rev. Brad DeHaven officiating.

Bearers were Craig Kamla, Mark Kamla, Ron Kamla, Ed Steinhoff, Randel Hoffman and Mike Clark.

Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements.

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Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, February 6, 2002

Karen LeAnn (Foster) Hoffman

Wednesday, February 6, 2002

Karen LeAnn (Foster) Hoffman

OMAHA -- Karen LeAnn (Foster) Hoffman, 50, died Monday (Jan. 28, 2002) at her home in Omaha.

She was born Jan. 9, 1952, to Valgene and Maxine (Stover) Foster at McCook. She grew up in the Max, Benkelman, Wauneta and Rising City communities and graduated from Rising City High School in 1970.

On Nov. 26, 1972, she married Rick Hoffman at Rising City and they made their home in Omaha. She received her bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Nebraska and was employed as a resource and media specialist at the Rockwell Elementary school in the Millard School District.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Maxine; two sisters, Valerie Jean and Lillian DeLora Foster; and one step sister, Nancy Mossburgh.

Survivors include her husband Rick of Omaha; two sons, Eric and Dustin both of Omaha; her father, Valgene and step mother, Ila Mossburgh of Racine, Wis.; three sisters, Roni and husband, Marty Vapenik of Johnson Lake at Elwood, Wilma O'Neil of Omaha, and Lois and husband, Glen Clatterbuck of Omaha.

Local survivors include her uncle, Kenneth Foster and wife, Marlene of McCook.

Services were Jan. 31, at the Lutheran Church of the Master in Omaha with the Rev. Kip Tyler officiating. Inurnment was in the Rising City Cemetery at Rising City.

Memorials may be given in her name.

Announcement courtesy of Herrmann Funeral Home of McCook.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1973

Maude Ardella (Clark) Hoffman

Maude Ardella Clark Hoffman, the third child of Lewis Clark and Lydia Allard Clark, was born at Allerton, Wayne county, Iowa on June 22, 1879 and passed away at the Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman at the age of 93 years, 11 months and six days.

She accompanied her parents to Cheyenne county, Kansas in a covered wagon in 1884 and settled in the South Fork community along the South Fork of the Republican river. She was a true pioneer and suffered many trials and hardships in the new country by doing what had to be done.

She married Franklin Fletcher Merklin on November 12, 1901. Two children, twins, were born to this union: a son, Harold Morgan Merklin, and a daughter, Hattie Maude Merklin Chipperfield. Both preceded her in death, Harold in 1968 and Hattie just over a month ago.

Frank Merklin passed away in St. Francis, Kansas on April 15, 1945. She met and married Julius Hoffman in 1947. Mr. Hoffman passed away in 1957.

Mrs. Hoffman returned to Dundy county, Nebraska, and after a while entered the Hester Memorial Home. She suffered a broken hip about three years ago and has been bedfast ever since.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, one sister and four brothers, her first husband, Frank Merklin; second husband, Julius Hoffman; one son, one daughter and one grandson.

Survivors include one sister, Florence Roach, Florence, Colorado; one son-in-law, Harold Chipperfield, Benkelman; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Stella Merklin, Cheyenne, Wyoming; six grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The six pall bearers were nephews.

Funeral services were held at the Jones Funeral Home in Benkelman at two o'clock, Thursday afternoon, May 31, 1973, with the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. Donna Merklin was the soloist accompanied by Anna Benge at the organ. Bearers were Stanley Merklin, Donovan Merklin, Ozro Gray, Ross Merklin, David Merklin and Herbert Talmon. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1997

Ruth Alice (Herring) Hoffman

ROSWELL, N.M.– Ruth Alice (Herring) Hoffman of 1203 E. Walnut, Roswell, N.M., died at the home of her son, Kent, and daughter-in-law, Annette, 6620 Willowridge Dr., Oklahoma City, OK, at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997. Memorial services were held at St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2911 N. Main, Roswell, NM 88201, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 1997.

Ruth was born on the family ranch in Cheyenne County, Kan., on Aug. 17, 1904. She was the youngest of nine children of Thomas B. and Lyda Herring. There were also two step-children. She attended school at Benkelman, Neb., and taught school in Haigler, Neb.

On Jan. 30, 1926, she married Carl S. Hoffman in Wray, Colo. Carl was born and raised in Illinois and was teaching in the Haigler High School at the time. They had one child, Kent K., who was born at Atwood, Kan., in November 1932.

Carl and Ruth then resided in Danbury, Neb., where Carl was superintendent of the Danbury schools. In the late 1930s, they moved to Casper and then to Shoshoni. Wyo., where Carl was an educational advisor for the Civilian Conservation Corps. When World War II started, Carl became superintendent of the public schools at Pavilion, Wyo.

In late 1943, Carl joined the service to the Armed Forces department of the American Red Cross. In that capacity he and Ruth resided in Deming, N.M., Brownsville and Galveston, Texas, Roswell, and Fort Riley, Kan.

In 1958 they were assigned to Europe for five years and resided at Warrington, England, Ayr, Scotland, and Frankfurt, Germany. In 1963 they returned to Roswell to their home at 1203 E. Walnut and retired in 1965. Carl preceded Ruth in death on April 24, 1990.

Having suffered a stroke in December 1991, Ruth then went to live with her son and daughter-in-law in St. Louis, Mo., and since November 1992 in Oklahoma City.

Ruth loved gardening and maintained a beautiful yard at their Roswell home. She was interested in crafts and was an active member of the Quilting Group at St. Marks Evangelical Lutheran Church of which she and Carl were active members.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law; a grandson, Trevor, of St. Louis, and a sister, Inez, of Minneapolis, Minn.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1990

Carl Steven Hoffman

ROSWELL, New Mex.— Carl Steven Hoffman, age 88. of 1203 E. Walnut. Roswell, New Mexico. died Tuesday, April 24. 1990.

Carl was born August 29. 1901. in Mount Pleasant. Iowa. to Dr. Charles and Emma Kipp Hoffman.

He married Ruth Herring on January 31, 1926, in Wray. Colorado.

Mr. Hoffman was a member of St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Roswell Lodge No. 18, A.F. & A.M.. Roswell, Anna Lodge No. 520 A.F. & A.M., Anna. Illinois, Kappa Chapter Theta Pi Fraternity and National Association of CCC Alumni.

Education

He attended public schools in Anna and graduated from Anna Jonesboro Community High School in 1920. He attended Southern Illinois University and Carthage College and graduated from Carthage College is 1924 with an A.B. degree. He then attended graduate school at the University of Wyoming and received an M.A. de gree in secondary school administration in 1937.

 He taught math and science and served as high school prin cipal and superintendent of schools in several school systems in Wyoming and Nebraska. including Haigler. Nebraska. over a 16-year period.

Armed Services

He served four years as camp educational adviser in Civilian Conservation Corps camps from 1938 to 1942. From 1943 to 1966, he served with American Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces at Deming Army Air Field, New Mexico: Brownsville Army Air Field, Brownsville. Texas; Fort Crock eft, Galveston. Texas: Walker Air Force Base. Roswell; Fort Riley, Kansas. and overseas in Korea. Japan. England. Scotland and Germany.

After the Korean truce In 1953. he was assigned to the Joint United Nations Red Cross team to inspect conditions in POW camps and monitor the exchange of POWs.

He was active in the Boy Scout program and served as a member of the local committees and assistant scoutmaster and scoutmaster for several years.

Mr. Hoffman retired in Roswell in 1966 and did substitute teaching in the Roswell public schools from 1969 to 1972.

Survivors

Survivors include his wife, Ruth. of the home, one son and

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March1987

Lynn Robert Hoffman

Lynn Robert Hoffman was born at Naponee, Nebraska, August 29, 1912, the eldest of three children. He died at the Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Nebraska, March 14, 1987, at the age of 74.

He was also known as "Smoky" a nickname given to him by friends at a very young age.

At an early age he moved with his parents to Haigler, Nebraska, where he grew up and farmed with his father.

He entered the Hester Memorial Home in December of 1983 where he resided until his death.

He always enjoyed visiting with his friends who stopped by, and especially his grand-nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father on November 24, 1961.

He is survived by his mother, Rosa Hoffman of the Hester Home; brother, Lyle Hoffman, and his wife, Fern, of Haigler; his sister, Erma Soehner, and husband, Dale, of Wray, Colorado; nieces, Jann Brunswig of Haigler and Cheri Steinhoff of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, and nephew, Randall Hoffman of Wray, many other relatives and friends.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, March 17, 1987, at 1:30 p.m. in Haigler with the Rev. Ross Kershaw officiating.

Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery in Haigler, Nebraska.

The service was conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1980

Twila Faye (Hansen) Hogsett

IMPERIAL— Twila Faye Hogsett of Lamar died Monday in Sterling, Colo., at the age of 58 years.

Survivors include her husband, Oliver, of Lamar; one son, Dennis of Ft. Collins, Colo., one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Olive) Keefer, Denver; her mother, Mrs. Grace Hansen, Imperial; one brother, Lavern Hansen, Ft. Collins, Colo., and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. MDT at the United Methodist Church in Imperial with the Rev. Robert Call officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Imperial under the direction of the Creveling Funeral Home.

A memorial has been established in her name.

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Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, April 19, 2004

Marvin Earl Hollenbaugh

Monday, April 19, 2004

Oct. 18, 1929-April 16, 2004

BENKELMAN -- Marvin Earl Hollenbaugh, 74, died Friday (April 16, 2004) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

He was born Oct. 18, 1929, to Lewis and Florence Aileen (Ferguson) Hollenbaugh Yount in Julesburg, Colo. He moved several times with his family before settling in Cheyenne Wells, Colo., in 1945. He attended school in Cheyenne Wells and was the salutatorian of his graduating class. In 1951, he was drafted in to the Army and was sent to Korea and Japan before returning to the United States where he was stationed at Camp Irwin (Fort Irwin), Calif., in a tank battalion.

In 1955, his battalion was sent overland to Salt Flatts, Nev., where they were the first to be one mile from an atomic bomb that was dropped from a tower. In 1956, he transferred to Fort Hood, Texas. He was gyro scoped to Germany in 1957.

On Oct. 14, 1956, he married Sally Ann Hudson. He was sent to Kentucky for a short time before returning to Texas. The battalion was sent to Germany. The battalion spent most of their time on the Czechoslovakian border.

In 1960, his tour of duty was up and he moved to Monterey, Calif., where he entered the Army Language School to learn Russian. He received his warrant officer status while in Monterey and was accepted into the intelligence division.

In 1961, he was sent to Sinop, Turkey for one year. When he returned, the family moved to Fort Meade, Md., where he was a member of the National Security Agency until they were sent to Germany (Frankfurt) again, where they lived for four years.

The family returned to Fort Meade. He received his honorable discharge and retired in 1971.

In 1972, his family moved to Benkelman and he used his GI Bill to become a veterinarian technician and worked for Twin Forks Clinic for 16 y ears.

He was a member of the VFW.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Cecil Yount; and two brothers, Richard and Dean.

Survivors include his wife, Sally A. (Hudson) Hollenbaugh of Benkelman; two daughters, Adrea Fye and husband, Ted of Stratton, Colo., and Stacey Crow of Stuart, Fla.; and four grandchildren.

Services with military honors are Tuesday, 10 a.m. (MST), at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Cindi Prather officiating.

A private inurnment will be Tuesday, 4 p.m., in Cheyenne Wells, Colo.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of the arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1979?

Chester HoIliman

Another recent death that affected people in this community was that of Chester HoIliman, 77. He passed away of a sudden heart attack Dec. 3.

Services were held on Dec. 5.

He and his wife ran a grocery and meat business in St. Francis, and retired after 40 years.

Chet was born at the western edge of this community and was a brother of Mrs Vera Gorthy.

(Newspaper’s Editor’s Note: The following information was submitted for publication by Burnetta Holberrt.)

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1995

Donald Holbert

CHANDLER, Ariz.– Donald Holbert, son of E. Jane Smart and grandson of Donald McDonald, died Nov. 29, 1995.

He graduated from Benkelman (Neb.) High School in 1936 and was involved with motorcycles and 18-wheelers, mostly gasoline transports, and worked in defense plants in Wichita, Kan., and Denver, during the war. He drove 18-wheelers through every state in the union.

His stepdad was M.V. "Chet" Smart who worked for Harper and then Youngson. Later he managed a Youngson station in Wallace. Don's mother, Chet and his sister, Gladys, are deceased.

Don and I left Benkelman in the early 1940s and ended up in Phoenix, Ariz., in 1955 where he worked for the Phoenix High School and college district in the warehouse delivering supplies to the schools.

Don and I were married for 56 years. I am the daughter of W.C. David who was the secretary of the Benkelman Cemetery for 30 years. I worked as a secretary for Victor Westermark in the late 1930s and early '40s. My brother and sister were Ronald and Neressa. I keep in touch with Lyla and my nephews, Carroll and Kyle.

Don and I had two children, Maurice and Jody. Maurice's family includes his wife, Sharon, and sons, David and Stephen. Jody Ann Coffey was preceded in death by her husband in April. Genevieve Peirano of Benkelman is a cousin of Don.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1974

Vada E. (Dean) Holden

Vada E. Dean Holden departed from this life on October 8, 1974 at the age of 54 years, one month and 14 days after a brief illness.

Vada, more lovingly known by her many friends as Dee, was the second daughter of the late Rufus C. Dean and Dorothy Mae Dean in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska on August 24, 1920.

She married Louis Alvin Holden on February 10, 1941 and moved to Colorado where they farmed before moving to a farm in Kingston, Arkansas where they resided until her death.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, Louis, her mother, Dorothy Mae Dean of Benkelman; brothers, Lein Dean of Ogallala, Nebraska, Doyle Dean and wife of Norfolk, Virginia, Harold Dean and wife of Greeley, Colorado, Ben Dean and wife of Kearney, Nebraska; sisters, Vera Dean Mendenhall of Ogallala, Nebraska, and Rosalie and husband Kent, Helen of Denver, Colorado. A number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. Vada will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral services in Kingston, Arkansas were Lein Dean and daughter Pamela, Harold Dean and Vera Mendenhall of Ogallala, Nebraska, Dorothy Mae Dean of Benkelman and Ben Dean and family of Kearney, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1975

George Holl

George Holl was born August 12, 1886 at Valentine, Nebraska, to Conrad and Margaret Werner Holl. Together with his family he moved to Stanford, Nebraska, when he was five years old where he grew into young manhood.

He was united in holy matrimony to Althea Loyal Kuhl April 24, 1912 at Long Island, Kansas. The young couple made their home near Orleans, Nebraska, for five years at which time they moved to a farm northwest of Bird City where they lived until they retired in 1959, moving into Bird City at that time. God blessed his marriage with three duaghters: Luella Diekhoff of Lincoln, Nebr., Velma Hilty of Bird City, Kansas, and Fleda Raile of St. Francis, Kansas.

Goerge was instructed in the Christian faith at St. John's Lutheran Church, Bird City, where he publicly confessed his faith in the Tribune God and Jesus Christ as Lord in 1920. He departed from this life anxiously awaiting his Lord's call, at Dundy County Hospital on Friday, August 1, 1975. He reached the age of 88 years, 11 months and 11 days.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Albert; two half-brothers; one half-sister and his son-in-law, George Diekhoff. He leaves to mourn his wife, Althea, at home; one sister-in-law, Jewell Holl of Denver, Colo.; three daughters, two sons-in-law; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren in addition to many other friends and relatives.

Memorial services were held at St. John's Lutheran Church on Monday, August 4, with Pastor C. G. Miller in charge. Pall bearers were Bill Burr, Norman Haack, Robert Sager, Willis Burr, David Meyer and Walde Hempler with interment in the Bird City Cemetery. Arrangements by Kramer Chapel, St. Francis, Kansas.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 2003

E. Mildred Hollenberger

E. Mildred Hollenberger, 96, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2003, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb.

She was born on Dec. 30, 1906, to Arthur and Lillie Mae (Davis) Carpenter in Kankakee County, Ill. The family moved to Hildreth, Neb., when she was an infant. She attended and graduated from Hildreth High School and was later employed as a telephone operator.

Mildred met and married Edgar "Holly" Hollenberger in Hildreth on April 24, 1930, and moved to Benkelman where Holly was a partner with his father in a jewelry store. They had one daughter. Jeauanne "Jody."

Mildred worked as a clerk at Ireland's Department Store for 20 years until the store closed. She enjoyed church activities at the United Methodist Church where she was a member for more than 72 years. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and of the Order of Eastern Star, Holly Chapter No. 233, for 51 years. She spent many hours crocheting afghans, playing cards and reading. She looked forward to volunteering her time at the Dundy County Senior Center and at bloodmobiles.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband: two sisters, Lola Schou and Aura Harman, and a brother, Wilbur Carpenter.

Survivors include her daughter, Jody Menikheim and husband, John, of Broomfield, Colo.; grandchildren Cathy Livingston and husband, Carl, and Kevin Menikheim and wife, Christine; a great-grandson, Nathan Livingston; a great- great-granddaughter, Kendal Livingston, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mildred Hollenberger were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2003, at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Cindi Prather officiating. Mary Margaret Powell was the organist and Richard Bartholomew, with guitar accompaniment, sang “The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." A committal service was by Holly Chapter No. 233, Order of Eastern Star.

Casket bearers were Wayne Clark, Doran Jessee, Jim Russell, Dennis Pinkerton, Greg Burrows and Randall Raile. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.

Memorials may be given in her name to the Benkelman United Methodist Church.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1947

George Hollenberger

George Hollenberger passed away at a local hospital at about 9 o'clock Tueeday morning. Great as was the shock, not alone to the wife and children, but the community as well, it had been feared for some time that Mr. Hollenberger's life journey was rapidly reaching the close since he had been failing to a marked degree during the past few weeks. His illness had its beginning almost two years ago, due largely to a heart affliction and complications and altho he visited specialists and hospitals in Omaha, it seemed that the course of his affliction could not be stayed and he gradually lost ground from that time until the end. Last Friday he was brought to the hospital and Monday night Doctor Hoffmeister was called in consultation but there was little indeed that could be done.

Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church at 2:30 Friday afternoon and will be conducted by Rev. M. W. Rose. The body will lie in state at the church from 1:30 to 2:30. It will be a Masonic funeral and members are requested to meet at the lodge hall at one o'clock. Burial will be in the Benkelman cemetery.

Mr. Hollenberger, with his family, came to Benkelman in 1921 and located in:the, jewelry business in which he continued until the last. He was in the railroad station service during his earlier life. His home was Western, Nebraska, before coming to Benkelman. Shortly after his arrival here he bought a dwelling and became one of our dependable, highly respected citizens and for more than twenty years of continuous residence. here he remained, beloved and esteemed by everybody for the longer you knew and mingled with George Hollenherger in business and community life, the greater your esteem and respect grew for him.. If he had faults and shortcomings, no one ever discovered them. He was so truly honest and upright in all his dealings, so considerate and kind to his fellow man, so conscientious and tolerant in his everyday life that one could not help but notice and admire him for it. Few men have lived in Benkelman who enjoyed a more enduring or higher degree of esteem, and while the family will mourn deeply the passing of a splendid husband, and a kind and indulgent parent, so will the community mourn the going of one of its most beloved and highly esteemed citizens.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1988

Ruby Magdalena (Case) Holliman

Ruby Magdalena Case Holliman was born at her parents' farm home in northeast Cheyenne County, February 4, 1906. After a brief illness she died in Cheyenne County Hospital June 15, 1988. She attended rural school and graduated from the St. Francis High School in 1926.

After teaching three terms of school in Cheyenne County, she married Cecil Holliman, April 28, 1929. Their children are Josephine Ford of St. Francis and Kay Lampe of Salina, Kansas, who, with their husbands Jack Ford and Larry Lampe and their ten children and eleven grandchildren, made their families complete.

Other than her family. her greatest interest was perhaps the church where she contributed so much through her great musical and teaching abilities. She was an excellent pianist and played for the church more than sixty years. She accompanied many and was greatly appreciated by all.

She loved gardening and sewing, and she was known for her beautiful pillowcases. She was the South Fork community's correspondent to the Benkelman Post for 40 years. Other activities include South Fork Circle and studies in the various genealogies of the family tree.

Ruby and Cecil spent some time in Oregon during the war, but returned home to Cheyenne County and lived on the home place after her parents moved to town.

Ruby was preceded in death by her father, Charley Case, in 1966, her mother, Lena Bernice, in 1957, a brother, Dwayne, one of the twins in 1932, a brother, the Rev. Lyle Case of Indiana, in 1979, and strangely, the other twin brother, Dwight, died the day after Ruby passed away.

Shortly before her death, Ruby and Cecil bought a house in St. Francis. They were happy in their new home and their new church home, the St. Francis Christian Church.

She leaves her husband Cecil, her daughters, Josephine and Kay, and their families, her brother, Wilbur, and family of Benkelman, many cousins and unnumbered friends who will miss her in innumerable ways but will celebrate her joyous and fruitful Christian life, which radiated to all who knew her.

Her faithfulness in the South Fork Friends Church brought many responsibilities and opportunities for Christian service, one of which was General Secretary of the Tri-State Quarterly Meeting of the Friends Church.

Her gay and happy disposition made all who knew her better and stronger in their own lives.

Services were held June 18 at 2 p.m. at The First Christian Church in St. Francis, Kansas. Officiants were the Rev. Bill Leach and the Rev. John Bartlett. The organist was Pat Leibrandt. The songs, sung by the congregation, were "My God And I" and "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder." The grandsons served as pall bearers; Phillip Lampe, Elroy Lampe, Ed Ford, Raymond Lampe, Bruce Ford, Doyle Ford, Bryan Ford, Norman Jacobs and Darrell Ford. Arrangements were by Kramer Chapel of St. Francis.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1992

Cecil Raymond Holliman

ST. FRANCIS, Kan.– Cecil Raymond Holliman was born in Beatrice, Nebraska, on September 30, 1902, to Arlie and Sylvia (Simmerman) Holliman. He died September 20, 1992, in St. Francis, Kansas.

When he was 10, the family moved to Riverton, Iowa. In 1920 the family loaded their belongings into a railroad boxcar (including a live pig) and came to Cheyenne County, Kansas, to the South Fork area to farm.

Cecil spent two years working in Schneider Brothers garage as a mechanic. He then accompanied Harold Confer and Lem Miller to Montana for a summer on the Campbell Farms, an extensive wheat production firm in the Hardin area.

Cecil married Ruby Case of the South Fork area on April 28, 1929. They lived in the "canyon house" where their two daughters were born.

They farmed for several years, then during World War II moved to Oregon where Cecil joined his brother. Lawrence, in shipbuilding at Commercial Ironworks Shipyard in Portland.

Returning to Cheyenne County in 1946, they resumed farming on the parental Case farm which they had purchased.

The Hollimans worked willingly for their church and community. Cecil was the Sunday school superintendent for 20 years and Ruby was a Sunday school teacher and pianist.

Music, books, church, neighborhood activities, friends and family played a major part in their lives.

Ruby died June 15, 1988. Cecil resided in his home and enjoyed seeing family, friends and especially grandchildren. He also liked going to the senior citizens center for dinner and to visit.

Preceding Cecil in death were his parents, Arlie and Sylvia; his wife, Ruby; a sister, Leona, and brothers Lowell and his wife, Elsie. Lawrence and Donald.

Surviving are daughters and husbands; Josephine and Jack Ford and Kay and Larry Lampe: grandchildren, Ed and Michelle Ford, Jacquelyn and Matt Brydich, Gwendolyn and Norman Jacobs, Phillip and Sondra Lampe, Elroy and Jo Lampe, Bruce Ford, Doyle and Monica Ford, Darrell Ford, Bryan and Loretta Ford and Raymond and Jill Lampe; 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Also surviving are a brother, Kenneth, and his wife, Naomi; a sister, Lola, and her husband, Hurb Graves; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Wilbur of St. Francis and Fairy Holgren of Washington, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held September 23, 1992, in Ye Olde Country Church in St. Francis, which was formerly the South Fork Friends Church, with the Rev. John Bartlett officiating.

Tally Case accompanied Elmer Case with the selections "Amazing Grace" and "It Is No Secret."

Bearers were grandsons Ed Ford, Phillip Lampe, Elroy Lampe, Bruce Ford, Doyle Ford, Darrell Ford, Bryan Ford, Raymond Lampe, Norman Jacobs and Matt Brydich.

Interment was in the St. Francis Cemetery with arrangements by Kramer Chapel of St. Francis.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 2004

Delbert Joe Holloway

On Aug. 18, 1932, Willie Frank "Bill" and Vera (McDaniel) Holloway were blessed with a healthy baby boy, Delbert Joe.

From an early age, Del was a take-charge type man. When he was two Del was sittin' on the seat of the wagon while the rest of the family was pickin' maize by hand, throwin' it in. Bill was reining his horses with voice commands and Del called down to his daddy, "Who's drivin' these horses?'

Del was a Texan through and through. If you were "his," you were the best--his home state, hometown, Mama and Daddy, his team, his game, his notion or thought, his partner, his kid or his grandkid.

Del's young life was spent on that "best" Texas farm doing what all little boys do. In Del's own words, he milked a jillion cows in that barn. Being the oldest of Bill and Vera's three boys, Del took on a lot of responsibility. Being the responsible one, he knew when you could see Mama's dust coming' from town, it was time to stop ridin' the calves and get the chores done.

Del was an athlete in all the sports Petersburg (Jock City) High had to offer. He was very proud of the fact that he and one other freshman made the varsity football team even if it was just for the bigger guys to have someone to knock around. Del played his last senior football game with a cast on his arm, but he got his reward when the varsity team got to go to the Cotton Bowl game.

February 1950 Del married his high school sweetheart, JoAnn Fulghan. He had to sneak her across the New Mexico state line to Clovis where they were of age to marry. The young couple made their home in Petersburg. Del farmed with his dad for a while, then did custom farming. Aug. 16, 1951, JoAnn and Del were blessed with a baby girl, Brenda. Del said "she was the preddist, I mean preddist baby."

In 1969 Del moved to Fort Morgan, Colo., to work for Cooper Feedlot, then Valley Feed and Seed in Wiggins, Colo.

May 1969 Del married Barbara (Blecha) Mears and became the father of Brian, Melanie and Todd. In 1972 Del moved the family to Wray, Colo., to manage the Elks. Del bought the El Patio from John Osmus, made it a thriving business and sold it in 1976 and took his family to Scottsdale, Arz. He owned a liquor store. In 1978 they moved back to Wray and built the Sandhiller Restaurant and Motel.

Del had four great loves: golf, his two best friends, Dick Amos and Jack Alberta. and he married the last--Gladys--on April 28, 1989, at the Wray Golf Course on the 9th green. It was a package deal: Gladys had Lisa and Abbi and Del had 38 putters and a roomful of golf bags and clubs.

Del was a little superstitious, sentimental and a very caring, generous and fun-loving man. He stayed away from black cats and never threw his hat on the bed. He gave away a lot of food, drink, golf equipment and a little advice. In 1990 Del sold the Sandhiller. He then owned Daylight Donuts for awhile, then managed the Golf Shop at the Wray Country Club.

Del had some health issues but he continued to play golf and his tournament partners didn't mind carrying the long game because he had the short game. Del called everyone Partner. One day one of the grandkids said, "Grandpa, how many partners do you have?”

Whether it was at the Biltmore in Arizona or a small golf course in Colorado, someone would recognize Del and call him by name. If you'd ask who that was, he'd say, "I don't know,” but he always remembered the ladies' names and usually got a hug and a kiss.

He used to say, Take care of the little ones; that's who will care for you in your old age" and he was right. Not only his kids and grandkids made an extra effort to sit and visit, but a lot of his young friends would stop by and make sure Del knew what was happening in their lives and how their golf game was.

Del was a great husband, dad, grandpa and friend. He paid his dues up front and took good care of a lot of people for a long time so it was easy to take care of him when he most needed it.

Del was preceded in death by his father, best friend Jack Alberta, brother Jesse Holloway, parents-in-law Dick and Anna Wheaton, sisters-in-law Lois Williams and Elizabeth Cobb and brothers-in-law Cotton Wheaton and Jack Henderson.

He leaves to mourn his passing his mother, Vera Holloway; his best friend Dick Amos and wife Lynne; wife Gladys; children and spouses; Brenda and Doug McGregor, Brian and Connie. Mears, Melanie and Ronn Stevens, Todd and Katja Mears, Lisa and Leon Spelts and Abbi and Paul Garcia; grandchildren Jason and wife Lori McGregor, Jay and Brian Mears, Chance and Kiley Stevens, Zach and Zoe Mears, Briann and Kortnee Spells and Austin Del Garcia; a great-grandchild; Avery Douglas McGregor: a brother, Bob Holloway and wife Kaye; sisters-in-law Barbara Holloway and JoAnn Henderson; brother-in-law Lee Cobb, and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services for Del Holloway were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004 at the First Christian Church in Wray with the Rev. Steve Wynkoop officiating. Spellman Schmidt Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1942

Samantha Ellen (Edwards) Holt

Samantha Ellen Edwards was born October 14, 1922 at Albion, Iowa, and passed away November 3, 1942, at the Premer hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska, after a long illness. She moved to Haigler about eight years ago and attended the local schools. On September 28th, 1940, she was united in marriage to James Holt, Jr. To this union two children were born.

She is survived by her husband James E. Holt, Jr., twin sons, Larry and Jerry, her mother Mrs. Bessie Edwards, all of Haigler; two brothers, John Edwards of Fort Benning, Georgia, and Thomas Edwards of Haigler; two sisters, Mrs. Virgil Long of Wauneta, Nebr., and Mrs. Eddie Mosier of California, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at the Holiness church in Haigler, Saturday, November 7, 1942, at 2:00 P. M., with Rev. Jeffries of the Haigler Methodist church officiating. Burial was in the Hinshaw Cemetery north of Laird, Colo.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November1987

Phyllis (Byers) Hoover

Phyllis Byers Hoover, 72, died November 3, 1987, in Denver, Colorado, following a long illness.

Mrs. Hoover, who was born June 25, 1915, in Bird City, Kansas, was the daughter of Earl and Ilone Byers.

She graduated from Bird City High School in 1933 and was married to William Hoover in St. Francis, Kansas, in 1934.

The Hoovers spent the early years of their marriage in Dundy County, Nebraska. In 1945, they moved to the Denver area, where she resided until her death.

Phyllis was a divine cook, skilled seamstress and loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, William Hoover of Arvada, Colorado; two daughters, Rita H. Anker and Roxie J. Flail, both of Denver; a sister, Doris B. Lane, and a brother, Willard W. Byers, both of Denver; and four grandchildren, William T. Anker, Dan R. Anker and Christopher M. Hall, all of Denver, and Richard A. Hall of San Diego, California.

She is also survived by two great-granddaughters.

Phyllis was pre-deceased by her parents, Earl and Ilone Byers.

Inurement was at Crown Hill Mausoleum.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Metro Denver, Inc., 450 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1977

Bertha (Powell) Hoover

Bertha Hoover was born October 2, 1900 at Norcatur, Kansas. She was the daughter and one of six children born to George and Gertrude McCarty Powell. When Bertha was very young, the family moved to Benkelman, Ne., where she spent her early years.

Bertha was married to Wade R. Hoover at Wray, Colorado, January 7, 1920. They spent their 57 years of marriage in Haigler, Neb. This union was blessed with three sons and three daughters.

Bertha was a Charter Member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Chapter 134 and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at Haigler, Nebr.

She entered the Wray Hospital June 20, 1977 and went to her rest on August 4, 1977.

She is survived by her husband, Wade, three sons Rodney of Fresno, Calif., Russell of Vacaville, Calif. and Richard of Gustine. Calif. Three daughters, Marcia Griffin of Redlands, Calif., Colleen Butler of Doniphan, Nebr., and Wyona of Haigler. Ten grandchildren, one great grandson, two sisters, Bessie Brethower of Holyoke, Colo., and Neva Menge of Vancouver, Wash., and a host of nieces and nephews.

Services were held August 8, 1977, at Kramer Chapel in St. Francis, Kans.

The casket bearers were three of her grandsons, David Butler, Keith Butler, Brad Butler, also John Corder, Ercil Goodeii and Carl Samler,

Interment was in St. Francis, Kans.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1984?

Wade Russell Hoover

Funeral services for Wade Russell Hoover, 88, who died Saturday, April 6, at the Intercommunity Community Hospital in Fairfield, California, were held Tuesday, April 9, at the Vaca Hills Chapel, Vacaville, California. Officiating was Pastor Alden Studebaker.

Wade was born in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, on September 12, 1896. Mr. Hoover and his family lived for many years in Haigler, Nebraska. He had lived in Vacaville and California for the last eight years. He was a retired road maintenance worker and a veteran of World War I. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an honorary member of the American Legion Post No. 134 of Haigler.

Mr. Hoover is survived by three sons, Russell of Vacaville, California, Rodney of Fresno, California, and Richard of Gustine, California; three daughters, Colleen Clark of Garden City, Kansas, Marsha Griffin of Redlands, California, and Wylma of Fresno, California; two sisters, Irene Bacon of Saratoga, California, and Sadie Fergusin of Colorado; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Interment was in the St. Francis Cemetery of St. Francis, Kansas, with the Kramer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given to the Haigler American Legion Post No. 134.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1989

William A. (Bill) Hoover

William A. (Bill) Hoover was born on a ranch near Benkelman, Nebraska, on June 25, 1913, to William Eugene and Margaret Ann (Allen) Hoover. He grew up on the ranch as the youngest of five children. Bill graduated from Benkelman High School with the Class of 1932. On December 23, 1934, he was united in marriage with Phyllis Byers at St. Francis, Kansas. They continued living in Nebraska for a few years, moved to eastern Colorado and then eventually settled in the Denver area.

Bill had several professions throughout his lifetime. He farmed, ranched, sold cars, life insurance and securities, owned a Gambles store, sold real estate and eventually bought and managed several apartment buildings. He did enjoy the apartment buildings because this was something that he and "Phid" (Phyllis' nickname) could do together. They did enjoy each other so very much and spent almost all of their time together. Bill once said after Phid had passed away, “That woman was my life.”

The family was dear to them both. All will remember that they really looked forward to that annual three-day weekend mountain trip for the whole bunch. Phid would prepare homemade bread and food for the whole family.

After 54 years of marriage, Phyllis died in November of 1987. A lot of Bill died at that time. He never got over missing her daily.

In his younger years, Bill was an excellent athlete. He also learned the Bible starting at a young age attending the Presbyterian Church with his family. Throughout the years, he was also active in the Masonic and Elks Lodges.

Bill Hoover passed away May 7, 1989, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado, al the age of 75. He will be missed, but we cannot wish for him back among us. He is now united with Phid in death as they were in life. He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Richard J. Hoover; his parents; one grandson, Steven F. Anker; and three sisters, Flossie Spears, Winnie Green and Laura Hoover.

Survivors include two daughters; Rita Anker and Roxie English; four grandsons,

T. Anker Jr., Daniel R. Anker, Richard A. Hall and Christopher M. Hall, all of Denver; and one sister, Mildred P. Baney of Benkelman.

Memorial services were held at the Crown Hill Tower Of Memories Chapel on May 12, 1989, with inurement of cremains in the Tower Of Memories Mausoleum. Arrangements were by the Crown Hill Mortuary of Denver.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1999

Wyoma Elaine Hoover

FRESNO. Calif.--Wyoma Elaine Hoover, 74, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1999, at her home in Fresno. She was born April 27, 1925, in Haigler, Neb., to Wade and Bertha (Powell) Hoover.

She attended high school at Haigler and moved to California to be closer to her family in 1977 after the death of her mother.

She enjoyed all crafts especially embroidery, playing bingo and ceramics.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Left to mourn her passing are sisters Marsha Griffin of Redlands, Calif., and Colleen Clark of Dodge City, Kan.: brothers Rodney Hoover of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Russell Hoover of Vacaville, Calif., and Richard Hoover of Tustin, Calif., and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A graveside funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, at the St. Francis (Kan.) Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman, Neb., was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1981

Sara M. (Blanke) Hopkins

Sara M. Hopkins, daughter of John and Euphu Grey Blanke, was born on Oct. 7, 1897 at Lamar, Nebr., where the family had homesteaded. She died May 11, 1981 at McCook Community Hospital.

Sara spent her childhood in the Lamar community and several years of her early life teaching school in North Dakota and Nebraska.

She was married to Bert W. Hopkins (a lifetime resident of Southwest Nebraska), on June 1, 1920. They celebrated 50 wonderful years of marriage in 1970 at their home in Palisade. Previously they farmed in Chase and Hayes County, moving to Palisade in 1954.

Since her husband's death in 1970, Sara maintained her home in Palisade and was active in the grain business. She was an active member of the Order of Eastern Star for 45 years, American Legion Auxiliary, and Daughters of the Nile.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, a daughter, Eileen; one son, Eldon; and nine brothers and sisters.

Survivors include two sons, Ardon (and wife, Nadyne) of Mead, Colo., Irvin (and wife, Irene), of Palisade; one daughter, Illa (and husband Bill Beesley), of Aurora, Ill., one brother, Fred Blanke of Benkelman; two sisters, Lena Clark of Englewood, Colo., and Golda Foster of Salida, Colo., also ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; a host of friends and relatives in the area.

Sara enjoyed a lot of life in the years granted her. Her values and learnings were demonstrated along with humor and enjoyment in the family household. She cared cared for family and strangers alike. Shewas a woman of great strength, character and will, bouncing back several times from illness, yet accepting death graciously and peacefully when inevitable. One appreciates many other thingsabout her in their relationship and experiences and now trust her to God’s care.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1962

Florence (Specker) Hopkins

Florence Specker, only child of Carl and Ida Hamilton Specker, was born on her parents' homestead north of Parks, Nebraska, on January 17, 1890, and passed away at the Pringle Memorial Hospital Sunday evening, September 2, 1962. With her parents, she came to Benkelman in the late 90's and lived here all her life.

After her school days, she was a postal clerk for a few years. Later she learned photography under Mr. Frank Byerly and opened a studio in the old Druliner building in 1912. Because of her poor health, she closed this work lin 1938.

On September 10, 1925, she was married to Sam F. Hopkins. They established their home in Benkelman and have lived here since.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1979

Loretta Jeanette (Williams) Horan

Loretta Jeanette Williams Horan, youngest daughter of Tom and Cora Williams, passed away Dec. 26, 1978, in Oakland, CA, at the age of 56.

Interment was at Lone Pine Cemetery in Oakland.

She had resided in Oakland, CA the past 25 years.

Survivors are her husband, Jack Horan, Oakland, CA; two sisters, Daisy Goodyear, Glendale, Arizona; Nellie Blume, Carson City, Nevada; brother, Tommy Williams, Sunnyvale, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1951

Mary Ellen (Holmes) Horn

Mrs. A. J. Horn, pioneer resident of Dundy county and one of its most highly respected and esteemed citizens, passed away at the Morehouse hospital Sunday evening.

Her demise was not unexpected since from the time she was stricken ill almost three weeks before, her condition developed progressively worse and on last Thursday morning she was moved from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Buffington, to the hospital when alarm was felt for her recovery but her physicians had held out but little hope for her from the start. Mrs. Horn had been seriously ill over a year ago and her condition was almost equally as bad but her wonderful courage and determination to live carried her thru and it was upon this thin thread of hope that her children felt that once more she would be victorious in her battle to live for she was of a most optimistic nature and loved life and especially those about her whom she so faithfully served even to the end.

Mrs. Horn had spent the winter at Phoenix, Arizona, where her string of racing horses for the winter events and the climate there seemed to agree with her, but when the time came for Mr. Horn to take his horses to St. Louis for the racing season, she expressed a desire to come home and came to Denver by rail, visiting there for a few days with her son Babe and then came on to Benkelman and seemed to be feeling even better than usual when her last illness overtook her.

When her condition so suddenly became alarming her son-in-law called Mr. Horn at St. Louis. He had only twenty minutes to catch a plane to Chicago and upon his arrival there had but ten minutes to board the Zephyr which he did , despite the fact that he had no reservations. When the conductor learned this he told him that every reservation had been taken and that there would be no room for him but when Bert explained his mission and the reason for his haste, the conductor took him to the smoking compartment where he stood up for three hours until the conductor came for him, telling him that there was at last a vacant heat. So it was that Mr. Horn reached McCook the next morning where his son Babe was waiting for him. Mr. Horn received the sad message at 12 o'clock CST Thursday and reached Benkelman the next morning which was a record within itself.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at 1:30 p.m. with Rev. H. R. Slagg delivering the sermon. Singers were Mrs. Hattie Borchert, Mrs. LaNeta Anderson, Lloyd Boswell and Ross D. Druliner, Jr., with Mrs. Gwen Bauer as organist. Pallbearers were Frank Weiss, Lee Hamilton, Claude Wood, Tom Ballard, Boone Hester and William Shrum. Arrangements were in charge of the Laughlin Funeral Home and interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Mary Ellen Holmes, second daughter of John and Eliza Holmes, was born July 18, 1877 at Hastings, Nebraska, and passed away at the Morehouse hospital on June 24, 1951, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 6 days. At the age of nine years she moved with her parents to Palisade, Nebraska, in the year 1886. She was united in .marriage to Albert James Horn at Palisade, Nebraska, on June 27, 1897.

In 1900 they moved to a homestead in Dundy county.

To this union eight children were born, of whom five have preceded her in death, namely: Walter Edward at the age of 30 years, Nellie Gladys, age 7; Cecil Clinton, age two years, and two others in infancy. Also her father and mother and one sister, Lillie Gardner.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Horn were members of the First Christian church of Rollwitz, Nebr., which they helped build and organize in 1906.

In 1927, they moved to Parks where they operated a store for many years. Mr. Horn also carried mail for several years. They made their home at Parks until recent years when they sold their home and came to Benkelman. They would have been married 54 years on June 27th.

At several intervals during her life she was in poor health, but was always one to bear her burdens well and think only of others.

She especially liked to be with and help care for her family. Her last thoughts seemed to be for her grandchildren whom she loved so much. She was indeed a loving and devoted wife and mother. She found much help and consolation in reading her Bible.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Albert James Horn; one son, Albert F. Horn of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. Leonard Lawson and Mrs. Kenneth Buffington both of Benkelman, all of whom were at her bed side during her brief illness. Besides these, one daughter-in-law, two sons-in-law, nine grandchildren and one great grandson, one brother, Edward Holmes of Hamlet, Nebr., and two sisters, Annie Hahn of Emmett, Idaho, and Emma Loveland of Parks, and many nieces and nephews and a host of friends and neighbors.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1981

Mary Edwards (Stute) Horn

Orval Stutes received word Wednesday that his Aunt Mary Edwards Horn had passed away that morning in ber sleep. She would have been 103 years old April 14.

She is the last of the pioneer Fred Stute family. Her brothers and sisters were Bill Stute and Carrie Gall of Haigler, Frank Sr. and Otto Stute of Benkelman, Emma Welch of Stratton, NE. Mary was the middle of 12 children.

She made her home with her daughter Elise Crump of Marshfield, MO at whose place she passed away.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December? 1912?

Infant Horn

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A J. Horn of Rollwitz died last Friday morning after a brief illness of inflammation of the bowels.

Interment took place Sunday in the Rollwitz Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 2003

Lester Arden Horn

Lester Arden Horn, son of Robert E. and Mary E. (Stute) Edwards Horn, was born on Sept. 23, 1911, near Seymour, Mo. He departed this life on Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 28 days.

On Dec. 17, 1933, he was united in marriage to Edna L. Crump, and to this union a daughter and a son were born. Edna passed away on Oct. 16, 1983.

In 1984 he was united in marriage to Olive Morris who preceded him in death in May 2002. He also was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; Carl Edwards and Orbie and Bobby Horn, and a sister, Emma Beck.

Lester is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Higgins, of Sun City, Ariz.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Phyllis Horn, of Leesburg. Fla.; five grandchildren; Shannon Fontenot of Meridian, Idaho, Robin Horn of Ohio, Richard Horn of Bell Haven, N.C., and Scott Horn and Charity Gurskey, both of Churchton. Md.; 15 great-grandchildren; a brother, Glenn Horn, and his wife, Mary, of Seymour; two sisters: Elsie Crump of Marshfield, Mo., and Ruth Locher of Omsted Falls, Ohio; a number of nieces and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Lester was a cousin of Orval Stute of Haigler.

He was raised in the Gentry community near Seymour. After he and Edna were married, they made their home on their farm near Seymour and lovingly raised their family. Lester moved to Marshfield for a short time, but then returned to Seymour. Throughout his life he owned and operated a farm.

Lester made his profession of faith in Christ early in his life, and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Diggins, Mo.

He belonged to the Seymour Saddle Club and enjoyed riding horses. He liked life on the farm and being outdoors whenever he could. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren.

Lester was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend.

Funeral arrangements were by Holman Howe Funeral Homes of Seymour.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January? 1905?

Matthew E. Horn

Sunday evening about 6 o’clock Coroner Walthal was notified that Matthew E. Horn had taken his own life at the residence of Albert Edwards about 25 miles northwest of Benkelman, where he was temporarily stopping.

The facts, as near as we are able to obtain them, are as follows: Sunday, Christmas day, Mr. Edwards and family attended exercises at a near by school house, leaving Mr. Horn at the residence with his little 18 months old son. It is supposed that he occupied the time during their absence brooding over his troubles and writing letters, one of which he addressed to his little son, the only one left of a once happy family, the wife and mother and an older child having died in California about a year ago in which he explained the reasons for the rash act he was about to commit, and asking that the letter be preserved until the child became old enough to understand, when it should be given to him.

The others were to Mr. Edwards and his brothers, Milo and Bert Horn, who reside in that community. In the letter to Mr. Edwards he requested that he adopt his child, and give it such care as his circumstances would permit, mentioning at the close that “it is now 15 minutes to 4 o’clock and I see you coming,” from which it is inferred he killed himself a short time afterwards, as he was dead when they reached the house.

In the letter to his brothers he stated that the loss of his wife and child and the breaking up of his home was more than he could bear, and that he had decided to end it all in death. The weapon used was a single-barrel shotgun, the muzzle of which he placed tightly to his forehead, the discharge completely severing the upper portion of his head.

He was about 34 years of age and came to Dundy county about eight months ago. To comply with a previously expressed wish, that he wanted to be buried beside his wife and child in California, his relatives at first decided his wish should be fulfilled and the body shipped there for interment, but being advised of the serious illness of relatives in that state, it was decided best that interment be made here.

He was buried in the Benkelman cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1998

Neal E. Horner

Neal E. Horner was born in Friend, Neb., on Jan. 3, 1947, the ninth child of 10 born to the Rev. Ernest E. and Ruth L (Stuemky) Horner. Neal was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 1997. He died Thursday morning, Sept. 10, 1998, at the Dundy County Hospital In Benkelman, Neb., at the age of 51.

Neal was baptized and confirmed at the United Methodist Church in Daykin, Neb. He attended first and second grades at a small one-room schoolhouse near his parents' farm just east of Exeter, Neb. After the schoolhouse was destroyed by a tornado In 1956, he finished the remainder of his elementary years in Friend.

Neal graduated from Friend High School in May 1965, and in August began attending classes at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. While at Nebraska Wesleyan, Neal played linebacker for the Plainsmen football team. He lettered three of his four years and was selected as a captain by his teammates his senior year. 1n 1969, Neal graduated from NWU with a bachelor of arts in education.

It was at Nebraska Wesleyan that he met his future bride, Barbara J. Kollmorgen. They were married on May 24, 1969, at the United Methodist Church in Stratton, Neb., by Neal's father and the Rev. Kim of Stratton. In the coming years. the couple was blessed with two sons: Trevor and Justin.

Later in 1969. Neal and Barb moved to Cedar Rapids, Neb., where Neal taught and coached for five years. In 1974 the couple returned to Lincoln where he coached as a graduate assistant at Nebraska Wesleyan and attended graduate courses at the University of Nebraska.

In July 1975, the Horners moved to Benkelman where he joined the faculty and staff of the Benkelman High School. He taught physical education, German and driver's education courses and was the head coach of the football, boys track and girls basketball teams.

Neal thoroughly enjoyed his role in education, but in 1979 he accepted an offer to work for League Builders Supply which was to be opening soon in Benkelman. He spent 19 years in that capacity until his death.

Although Neal was no longer an employee of the educational system, his role as a teacher and his involvement in the community and the local school system never diminished. He was a member of the Dundy County Public Schools Board of Education since 1981 and served as the board secretary since 1986. He was the recipient of the 1994-95 Nebraska Rural Community Schools Association Outstanding School Board Member of the Year.

Neal was a very active member of the Benkelman United Methodist Church and the Benkelman Area Chamber of Commerce. He established the Benkelman T-ball

programs in 1980. coached many years on various Benkelman baseball teams and served as president of the Southwest Nebraska Baseball Association. He was also a very important part of the youth basketball and wrestling programs in Benkelman.

In the late '80s, Neal started a tumbling program that was followed by open gym on Wednesday nights, Many people will remember Neal as a good sport with competitive spirit in the town team basketball and golf leagues in which he participated. He was an official for countless football, basketball and baseball games and a member of the Benkelman Lions Club.

For his efforts in the community, Neal and his wife, Barb, were honored with the Chamber of Commerce "Good Guy" award in 1988.

In 1998, Neal was the recipient of the first-ever Distinguished Service Award during the Dundy County High School Athletic Banquet. He was very appreciative of this and his other awards, but the accomplishments that his "students" made throughout the years were his greatest source of pride.

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Neal was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Robert.

He is survived by his wife, Barb, of Benkelman, their sons; Trevor and his wife, Molly, of Omaha, Neb., and Justin, a student at Doane College in Crete, Neb.; his mother, Ruth, of Friend; five sisters; Ann and her husband, Ron Hoback, of Crete, Dorcas and her husband, the Rev. Paul West, of Shiprock, N.M., Mary Jo Sabata of Hastings, Neb., Erma and her husband, Dave Sebek, of Wilbur, Neb., and Grace and her husband, Vernon Thomsen, of Marshalltown, Iowa; three brothers; Roy and wife, Helen, of Friend, Paul and wife, Ida Lou, of Lincoln, and John and wife, Judy, of Lee's Summit. Mo., and a sister-in-law, Terri Horner, of Seal, Ala.

Final rites for Neal E. Horner were held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998, at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Mary Margaret Powell was the organist and Betty Erdman was the pianist. The community choir, under the direction of Richard Bartholomew, sang "Open The Gates" and "Victory In Jesus.” Choir members were Carole Coates, Janet and Anne Davis, Marilyn Zarkowski, Edwina Roesener, Sally Hudson, Becky Baney, Audrey Bartholomew, Amanda Fries, Cindy Haskell, Betty Van Dyke, Shirley Adkinson, Val Fries, Loraine McCartney, Paul Erdman, Bob and Derek Beck, Gary Coates, Steve Stroup, Gregg Loghry, Tony Ham, UrlIn McCartney and Keith Haskell.

The congregational hymn was “When We All Get To Heaven.”

Bearers were Denis and Roy League, Don Davis, Mike Ohrman, Jim Decker, Dallas Watkins, Randall Raile and Bob Krutsinger. Honorary bearers were members of the Dundy County School Board of Education; Jerry Fries, Randy Baney, Mike Blecha, John Metzger, Scott Olson, Gerald Jessee, Rita Jones and Tom Roundtree.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Horne of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1994

Robert Lee Horner

ZAMBIA. Africa–Robert Lee Horner, 51, formerly of Benkelman, Nebraska, died Saturday, June 4, 1994, in Kafue, Zambia, Africa.

He was born March 6, 1943, in Friend, Nebraska, to Ernest and Ruth Horner, graduating from Friend High School in 1960.

He graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University and subsequently the University of Nebraska.

On November 24, 1968, he was united in marriage to Teresa “Terri" Lee Burris in Lincoln, Nebraska. To this union three daughters were born; Joy, Sandra and Linda.

He attended a Seventh-day Adventist seminary in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and taught in church schools for several years.

The family moved to Benkelman in 1975 where he served the Seventh-day Adventist Church and worked in the school system.

In 1990, Robert ,Terri, Sandra and Linda began their mission at Riverside Farms in Kafue, Zambia, Africa.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest.

He is survived by his wife, Terri; three daughters, Joy and her husband, Solve Weum of Norway, and Sandra and Linda of Madagascar; his mother, Ruth, of Friend; his brothers, Roy and wife, Helen, of Friend, Paul and wife, Ida Lou, of Lincoln, John and wife, Judy, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, and Neal and wife, Barbara, of Benkelman; his sisters, Erma and husband, David Sebek, of Wilbe,. Nebraska, Ann and husband, Ronald Hoback of Elizbethtown, Kentucky, Dorcas and husband, Paul West of Shiprock, New Mexico, Grace and husband, Vernon Thomsen of Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Mary Jo Sabata of Hastings; a host of nieces and nephews, and friends.

A memorial service is planned in July.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, ?? 1985?

Bill C. Horton

Services for Bill C. Horton of Wheat Ridge were conducted recently with interment in Crown Hill.

Mr. Horton, 58, was born January 26, 1927, in Guide Rock, Nebraska, and attended the University of Denver. During World War II he served with the Navy. In 1963 he was married to Helen Modig.

Mr. Horton was employed by Mountain States Bean Company, then was president of Centennial Commodities. He was a member of Lakewood Country Club and president of the Rocky Mountain Bean Council. He served as a delegate to the National Dry Bean Council. He was active in community sports.

He is survived by his wife; a son, James E., both of Denver; two brothers, Jack D. Horton of Golden and Dean Pursley of Benkelman; and three sisters, Jean Nippert of Oregon and Patty Higgins and Anita Mundt, both of California.

Contributions may be made to World Vision, Box 0, Pasadena, CA 91109.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1997

Ellen M. (Moses) Horvath

TRENTON—Ellen M. (Moses) Horvath, 91, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Neb. She was born on Feb. 4, 1906, on the Moses Brothers farm southwest of Trenton, Neb., to John and Elisabeth (Jones) Moses.

She graduated from Trenton High School and Kearney State College with a bachelor of science degree.

On Jan. 12, 1938, she married F. L. "Butch" Horvath. To this union three children were born: Roberta, Gwen and John. The Horvath family lived on the Moses homestead until 1960.

She was a lifelong active member of the United Methodist Church of Trenton during which time she was president of the United Methodist Women for 10 years and served on various statewide committees. Ellen was a charter member of Business & Professional Women and was an active member of Eastern Sta,. Retired Teachers of Nebraska and Delta Kappa Gamma.

She was preceded in death by her husband on Sept. 6, 1957; two brothers; Evan J. "Bud" and William T.

Survivors include her daughters, Roberta and her husband, Byron Loescher, of South Sioux City, Neb., and Gwen and her husband, Larry Klawunder, of Kenai, Alaska: a son, John, and his wife, Kathy, of Culbertson, Neb.; a brother, Stan, and his wife, Dorothy, of Sun City, Ariz.; a sister-in.law, LaVeda Moses of Santa Ana, Calif.; three grandsons; Brian Loescher and his wife, Kathi, of Portland, Ore., and Nick and Mark Horvath of Lincoln, Neb.; a granddaughter, Belinda and her husband, Marc Whitman, of Yuma, Ariz., and six nieces and nephews.

Final rites for Ellen Horvath were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 1997, at the United Methodist Church in Trenton with the Revs. Don Mortor and Katherine Bullard officiating. Organists were Marjorie Redfield and Jan Williams. Ron Schoenberger sang "Old Man River" and 'Wind Beneath My Wings." The congregational hymn was "How Great Thou Art." The committal service was by the Order of the Eastern Star.

Bearers were Brian and Byron Loescher, Nick and Mark Horvath, Tom Moses and Larry Klawunder.

Burial was in the Trenton Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman and Stratton was in charge of arrangements.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, ?? 1979?

Wyna (Gay) Hosea

OBERLIN, KAN. — Wyna Hosea, age 68, died Saturday in the Decatur County Hospital.

Mrs. Hosea was born Dec. 2, 1911 in Decatur County to Charles Alanzo Gay and Olive Pearl Sheney. She grew up in the Lebanon area and attended schools there. On Feb. 28, 1928, she was married to Forrest Helt and lived in Lebanon until his death in 1945.

She then married Robert Edward Hosea Dec. 2, 1950 at McCook and they lived in Lebanon and Ogallala until his death in March 1973. Mrs. Hosea lived in the Culbertson and McCook area until moving to the Good Samaritan Center of Oberlin, Kan., in 1979. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge and was preceded in death by her two husbands, three brothers, Freeman, Truman and Clifford, three sisters, Ona, Elsie and Helen and one great-grandson.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Haward (Peggy) Lockhart and Mrs. Richard (Twila) Carter, both of Norcatur, Kan., and Doris Jeffres of McCook; one brother, Claire Gay of Tremonton, Utah; one sister, Glenne Stephens of McCook; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church of Oberlin, Kan., with the Rev. Larry Arganbright officiating. Interment will be in the Lebanon Cemetery under the direction of the Corcoran-Bateman Funeral Home of Oberlin, Kan.

Memorials may he given to the Decatur County Hospital.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May? 1932?

Clinton B. Hosick

The community around Max was greatly shocked last Saturday morning to learn of the death of Clinton B. Hasick during the night. Mr. Hosick, whose home is in Lincoln, lived here several years ago, and who at this time was here helping his brother Howard on the ranch.

Mr. Hosick made many friends during his residence here, and all who knew him held great respect for him. His death came as an after effect of the flu.

Mr. Hosick joined the United Presbyterian church at Oskaloosa, Iowa, in his early age, and has lived a christian life since.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Hartman of Lincoln, three sisters, Miss Hattie Hosick and Mrs. Ada Tate of Lincoln and Mrs. E. W. Sampson of Jewell, Kansas, and one brother, Howard of Max, besides a host of other relatives and friends.

A short service was held at Max at 1:30 p. m. Sunday, after which the remains were taken to Lincoln for further service and burial.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1962

H. Howard Hosick

Max and Dundy county friends learned of the death of their friend and neighbor, H. Howard Hosick, in Portland, Oregon, on Friday, April 20th. Mr. Hosick passed away at a Portland hospital that day as a result of a stroke and short illness. He had been in relatively good health up until Tuesday, April 17th, when he was forced to enter the hospital and passed away the following Friday morning.

Mr. and Mrs. Hosick lived on and operated a farm near Max from 1924 until 1943. They moved on a farm near Red Cloud that year and lived there until 1959, when they retired and moved to Portland to be near a daughter and family. During their residence in Dundy county they participated in community affairs and continued to maintain a lively interest in county happenings during their Webster county residence and in their Oregon retirement home.

Funeral services were held at the Grace Presbyterian Church at N. E. 60th and Prescott Street in Portland at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 23rd, with the Rev. Gary Hutchins officiating. Mrs. Marjorie Phillips was the soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Olive White, Organist. Casket bearers were Jack Charley, A. E. Douglass, George Gibson, Ward Abelein, Clair Alspach and Leroy Charley. George Abelein and Simon Abelein were honorary bearers. Interment was in the Rose City cemetery under the direction of the Ross Hollywood Chapel. Inc., of Portland. Oregon.

H. Howard Hosick, 85, of 4332 N. E. 57th Ave., Portland, Oregon, died April 20th, 1962, in a local hospital.

Mr. Hosick was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on October 7th, 1876. He moved to Tecumseh, Nebraska, as a small boy. There he married Anna Nelson on February 18th, 1903, where he resided in the country as a farmer until 1912 when he moved to Eureka Springs, Arkansas, for his health.

Within a year Mr. Hosick returned to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he worked as a carpenter.

In 1924. Mr. Hosick moved to Max, Nebraska, where he went back to his first love, farming.

In 1943, Mr. Hosick moved to a farm near Red Cloud, Nebraska, where he lived until 1959, when he moved to Portland. Oregon, to be near his daughter and family.

Mr. Hosick worked with the Federal Soil Conservation from 1939 to 1943.

Mr. Hosick was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church of Portland, Oregon. Throughout his entire life he was devoted to church work and he served the Lord in many capacities, including usher, trustee, choir, treasurer, Sunday school superintendent and elder.

Mr. Hosick was an inspiration to all who knew him and is mourned by his many friends and relatives.

Surviving are his widow, Anna N. Hosick; a son, Arthur H. Hosick of Cheyenne, Wyoming; a daughter, Mrs. H. R. Gartrell, of Portland, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Belle Sampson, Wray, Colorado; and four grandchildren.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June ????

Wayne Hoskins

Wayne Hoskins, age 57, a lifelong resident of Chase county, was killed Friday morning, May 28, from wounds of a .410 shotgun he used to train his dogs.

Sheriff Dwayne Newman stated Mr. Hoskins had taken the gun out to work with some of his Vizsla dogs, which he trains for hunting. The sheriff said the dog, Lucky, was out of his pen and was apparently being worked by Wayne when the gun accidentally discharged and struck Mr. Hoskins.

Following the accident a doctor and the sheriff were summoned immediately. Mr. Newman stated that he had died instantly.—Imperial Republican.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1965

Ida Leora (Beeson) Howard

Ida Leora Beeson was born in Washington County, Kansas, on December 15, 1884, and passed away at the Cheyenne County Hospital at St. Francis on February 1, 1965, at the age of 80 years. one month and 16 days.

She was the daughter of Ann and Alva Beeson. She came to Rawlins county as a girl.

On April 1902, she was married to Charles E. Howard. who preceded her in death on August 15, 1964. To this union were born six children; John and Charlie of McDonald, Verne Climer of Bolivar, Mo., Glenn of Goodland, Vivian Opell of Washington, Indiana, and Vida Gillispie of Alliance, Nebraska.

She leaves 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Robert and Omar Beeson of McDonald, Fred Beeson of Scott City, and one sister, Julia Jackson, of New Castle, Colorado.

Funeral services were held on February 2 from the Federated Church with Rev. C. L. Swihart officiating. Interment was in Grace Cemetery of McDonald.— Atwood (Kans.) Citizen-Patriot.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1987

Helen Cora (Boehning) Howard

Helen Cora (Boehning) Howard was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 9, 1901, the daughter and only child of George and Margaretha H. (Fluegel) Boehning. She was baptized on May 19, 1901, and confirmed in the Christian Faith on March 28, 1915. She attended Blair Grade School, Yeatman High School and taught Sunday School while living in St. Louis.

Helen moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1923, and was employed by the Sunshine Sanitorium. She met and married Alva G. Howard of Enders, Nebraska, who had gone to Grand Rapids to obtain work. They were married on June 19, 1924, at the home of her mother. To this union were born six children, George, Janet, Joyce, Jean, Tom and Doris.

They moved back to Nebraska and farmed in Chase County until 1932 when they moved to Dundy County near Doane. In 1935 they moved to a farm near Max, Nebraska, and lived there until 1943 when they bought a farm adjoining Max. In 1976 they sold the farm and bought a home to retire in Benkelman.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, a 4H club leader and member of the Max Woman's Club for many years. She was a resident of the Hester Home in Benkelman at the time of her death on Thursday, January 8, 1987, at the age of 85.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alva; one son, Thomas; one grandson, Richard Howard, and one son-in-law, Walter Blecha.

She is survived by a son, George and wife, Margaret Howard, of Chino, California; daughter, Janet, and husband, John Haines, of Benkelman, Nebraska; daughter, Joyce, and husband, Arden Ham, of Benkelman; daughter, Jean Blecha of Goodland, Kansas; daughter, Doris, and husband, Phillip Albert, of Fort Lupton, Colorado; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held Saturday, January 10, 1987, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman with Pastor Earl Martell officiating.

Organist was Peggy Roesener. Helen Lutz and Vicky Powell sang the selections "Asleep In Jesus" and "In The Sweet By And By." There was a congregational singing of "Children Of The Heavenly Father."

Bearers were Eugene Ham, Kevin Howard, Stanley Haines, Larry Blecha, Larry Moreno, Monte Nordhausen, Jerry Fries, Roger Howard, Steven Hunt, James Hunt, Jay D. Ham, Alan Blecha and Russell Christensen.

Honorary bearers were Clyde Daniels, Ray Daniels, Henry Krug Sr., August Schrader, Chris Andersen, Richard Gardner and Verle Raichart.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery at Benkelman with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1996

Selma Christina (Brynoff) Howard

MAX--Selma Christina Howard was born March 18, 1918, in Max, Neb., to Freda (Anderson) and Nils P. Brynoff, and died Monday, Oct. 28, 1996, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb., at the age of 78.

She lived her life in the Max community, attending school there and graduating from high school in 1935. On July 15, 1936, she was united in marriage to Harley D. Howard. in Stratton, Neb. They were blessed with one daughter, Phyllis Nadine.

Mrs. Howard was a 64-year member of the Max United Methodist Church, where she was active in various roles. She belonged to the United Methodist Women and the Woman's Club, both of Max. She worked with Harley in the operation of their Texaco Service Station in Max, and the Dundy County Bowling Alley in Benkelman. Neb.

She enjoyed working with and meeting people, and after Harley's death in April 1980, she volunteered her time at Grandview Center in Stratton and the Dundy County Senior Center and the theater in Benkelman.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

Preceding her in death, besides her husband, were her parents; a twin brother, Samuel Alfred, in April 1918; twin half-brothers Leslie and Leonard Johnson; two other half-brothers, Bro and David Brynoff; five half-sisters; Mollie Stahley, Mary Hayward, Anna Lusk, Rosa Hitch and Ruth Anderson.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Leslie Kirkman, of Max; her grandson, Neal Howard Kirkman, of Lincoln, Neb.; a half-sister, Ruth Shillington of Benkelman; a sister-in-law, Dola Johnson, of Rawlins, Wyo.; several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Final rites for Selma Howard were held Thursday, Oct. 31, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Organist was Diana Ham and Janet Davis sang "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" and "God Be With You."

Bearers were Oscar Manning, Roger Shillington, Merrel Martin, Bill Osborn, Tim Hanes and Glen Lemon. Honorary pallbearers were Lee Gallatin, John Sutherland, Guy Billington, Byron Ham, Duane Rousselle, True Howard, Harry Martin, Torsten Anderson, DeWayne Caress, Verle Raichart, Derald Rickard and Nels Brynoff. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1953

Abbie (Cannon) Howard

Mrs. Abbie Howard passed away at the Morehouse hospital at near three o'clock Wednesday morning after a brief and critical illness. She had been brought to the hospital on Tuesday morning in critical condition and failed to respond to treatment. She had suffered for several years with diabetes and had undergone surgery for the amputation of one foot as a result of the disease in 1951.

Mrs. Howard is survived by her son, True Howard; daughter, Mrs. John Wright of Mount Vernon, Washington, and a grandson, Jimmy Howard, who is in the Marine Corps. The funeral will be held at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning at the Laughlin Funeral Home chapel.

Mrs. Howard was the youngest of the four children of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cannon, early and prominent pioneer citizens , the section some four or five miles east of Benkelman and their fine ranch is still in the family name, at present being owned by Elmer Cannon, youngest son, and who is now the only surviving member of the immediate family. Lulu, eldest daughter, passed away many years ago in California. and Murray, eldest son, likewise died in Texas quite a nultber of years ago.

Mrs. Howard's physical difficulties had their beginning with the advent of diabetes which gradually developed more precarious until the foot amputation was necessary. The courage which was so much a part of the Cannon family, sustained her thru the years that followed and her light of hope burned brightly until the end.

For the past few months she had lived with her old-time friend. who in her girlhood days, was known as Miss Leona Snodgrass, likewise a popular young lady of the Max section in her day, who had long since resided in a hotel at Denver and Mrs. Howard joined her there last spring and though Mrs. Howard was in constantly declining health, they nevertheless found much pleasure together, even though Mrs. Howard had so reluctantly closed her beautiful Benkelman dwelling to leave her friends and scenes of her native Dundy county which had been her home from childhood on.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1998

Violet Luella (Carter) Howard

Violet Luella (Carter) Howard was born on Jan. 23, 1914, at Goltry, Okla., the daughter of James Edward and Grace Augusta (Shoemaker) Carter.

As a young woman she worked at several jobs as a hired girl. She then was a waitress in Chicago, Ill. During the second world war, she worked at the Boeing Aircraft assembly plant in Cheyenne, Wyo., as a riveter building bomber planes. She also was an employee of the Plains Hotel in Cheyenne.

While in Cheyenne she met and married “Tommy" Thompson. and later they lived in West Virginia.

Due to health problems she moved to Max, Neb. She met Virgil Wayne Howard and on Feb. 21, 1969, at McCook, Neb., they were married. They lived in Springdale, Ark., for a year or so, managing a mobile home park. They moved back to Max to retire. Mr. Howard died in 1992.

Mrs. Howard lived in Benkelman, Neb., for about two years. She enjoyed traveling and loved to feed and watch squirrels and birds. She was hospitalized in Greeley, Colo., then entered Hlllcrest Nursing Home in McCook on June 23. She died on June 26, 1998, at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 3 days.

In addition to her husband. she was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers: Franklin in infancy, Melvin, Leo, James and Leonard.

She is survived by her sisters Ethel and her husband, Everett Gerdes, and Ruby Stute, who reside in Benkelman, a brother, Ernest, and his wife, Vila, of Russell, Kan., nieces and nephews.

Final rites for Violet Howard were held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 1998, at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Douglas Allen officiating. Jackie Wilson was the organist. Richard Bartholomew, with guitar accompaniment, sang "Peace In The Valley." "It Is No Secret" and "Going Down The Valley." Bearers were Barry, James P., Mark and James Carter, Daryl and Kenneth Stute and Jim Dailey. Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Imperial, Neb., with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1999

Maude Emmaline (Edwards) Howard

Maude Emmaline (Edwards) Howard was born March 17, 1906, to Walter L. and Emma Z. (Kirkpatrick) Edwards on a rural Dundy County, Neb., homestead in the Rollwitz community. She died May 21, 1999, in the Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman, Neb.

After the sale of the homestead, the family moved to Kansas for a short period of time, then returned to Benkelman and built a home (now owned by the Krutsinger family). They sold that house and moved to a smaller home (at present a part of the Rainbow Fountain Park). She attended the Benkelman schools and graduated in 1924. Maude taught two terms in the rural schools.

Maude and Merrel L. Howard were married Oct. 19, 1924, in Holyoke, Colo. They spent 63 wonderful years together. She was his "helper" in every phase of life. They had a dray business, a trucking business and in 1936 they moved to a farm. In 1954 they purchased a farm of their own and spent the remainder of their lives improving it, with the help of their families. After retiring from active farm work, Maude and Merrel traveled many miles in their motor home named “The Ark."

On Nov. 16, 1926, a daughter, Merrella, arrived, and on Nov. 19, 1928, Elaine was born.

After Merrel's death in January 1988, she spent a few years on the farm tending to her business and enjoying the activities of her grandchildren and their friends as they came by to operate the farm.

When daughter Elaine became very ill, she stayed in their home helping as best as she could. Elaine's death in 1992 was very traumatic to her, as parents were not supposed to live longer than their children.

In May 1996, Maude moved into an independent living apartment of the Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She preferred to have her "own" things around her and didn't want to move into family members' homes. Her family and church were her life. She so enjoyed her grandchildren: Terry, Kathy, Merrel, Derrel, Deb and their spouses. When great-grandchildren arrived, Maude related to them with equal love and pride.

She will be sadly missed by family members: daughter and son-in-law, Merrella and Harry Martin; son-in-law C.O. Frasier; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Deb Frasier, Russell Mack and Shelby, Terry and Verla Martin, Kathy, Lonny, Scott and Lori Stahlecker, Derrel, JoAnn, Jennifer and Kim Martin, Merrel, Linda and Steven Martin, Sara and Mike Muirheid, Stacy and Mike Coleman, Shalia Sanford, and Brandon Sanford, Davina and Faylee, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.

Family members preceding her in death were her husband; daughter Elaine Frasier; her parents; a sister, Daisy Bisgard. and brothers Dick, Eric, Louis and Gerald Edwards.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Betty Erdman was the organist and Kelly Hayward the vocalist. Selections included “The Old Rugged Cross" and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus." Pallbearers were Terry, Steven Merrel and Derrel Martin, Lonny and Scott Stahlecker and Russell Mack. Honorary bearers were Shelby Frasier-Mack, Stacy and Mike Coleman, Sara and Mike Muirheid, Lori Stahlecker, and Jennifer and Kimberly Martin. Burial was in the Benkelman Cemetery. Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March1986

Emma Rose Howard

Emma Rose Howard, daughter of Carl Paul and Rosa Bertha (Tolman) Frenzen, was born March 22, 1912, at Benkelman. She passed away at her residence on March 5, 1986, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 11 days.

She was baptized November 29, 1914, and confirmed on July 19, 1925, in the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman.

Emma attended and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1930. She was married April 5, 1930, to Ralph L. Riemer. Into this union two daughters were born, Loretta Lee and Carolyn Rose. Mr. Riemer passed away July 8, 1934.

She attended Beauty College in Denver, Colorado, and later bought her own shop in Benkelman which she ran for 13 years.

Emma married True Howard on July 26, 1944, at Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Her family was her whole life. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother who will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Emma was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, one brother, Henry, and one grandson, Greg.

Survivors include her husband, True of Benkelman; two daughters: Loretta and husband, Jim Powell, of Benkelman, and Carolyn, and husband, Floyd Edmonds, of Lyons, Colorado; four grandchildren; Carolyn June and husband, John McDonald, of Benkelman, Jimmie and wife, Nan Powell, of Longmont, Colorado, Larry and wife, Jill Edmonds, of Longmont, Colorado, Debra and husband, Derrel Taylor, of Katy, Texas; four great-grandchildren; Corey and Trinity Powell, and Brian and Jenny Fox; two sisters; Marie and husband, Troy Knapp, and Suzann and husband, Loyd Hall, both of Los Molinos, California, and two sisters-in-law; Leone Frenzen of Benkelman, and Madge Rice of Stanwood, Washington, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Services were held on Saturday, March 8, 1986, at 10:30 a.m., in the Zion Lutheran Church at Benkelman. Peggy Roesener was organist and accompanied Monty Crandon with the selections "Let There Be Peace In The Valley" and "The Lord's Prayer."

Bearers were Jim Powell, Floyd Edmonds, Jimmie Powell, Larry Edmonds, John McDonald and Derrel Taylor.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

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