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Laflin, Delos Dale	Lemon, Albert Shoup	Logan, Lee Crooks
Lamb (David), Norma Joycelyn	Lemon, Bert E.	Loker (Johnson), Melba B.
Lamb, Blaine W.	Lemon, Earl A.	Loker (Torkelson), Leila Charline
Lamb, Ira	Leonard, Andrew David 'Andy'	Loker, David Leroy
Lamb, Ira Edwin	Leonard, Jimmie	Loker, Leroy Leo
Lamb, Ira Elba	Leonard, Stanley Floyd	Loker, Robert Wayne
Lambert (Scott), Florence	Lewis (Hollenberger), Mabel Bernice	Long (Arnold), LaVella B.
Lambert (Williams), Zedia	Lewis (Ketler), Fern Marie	Long (Dizmang), Letha Ilene
Lambert, Clarence Eugene 'Gene'	Lewis (Kimsey), Carrie Maude	Long (Freeland), Minnie Marie
Lambert, Clifford Ambrose	Lewis (Tigerstrand), Audrey M.	Long (Towell), Lucille
Lambert, Clifford Dale	Lewis (Wood), Ruth Ivah	Long, Ira J. 'Ike'
Lammel (Ross), Edith Irene	Lewis, Charles L. 'Day'	Long, Marshall D.
Lammel, Fred Walter	Lewis, Earl E.	Loop (Hollenbeck), Mary Elizabeth
Lammel, Rose Elizabeth	Lewis, Ed	Loop, Andrew Joe
Lang, Floyd Arthur	Lewis, Guy	Loop, David Alvin
Lang, Raymond Eugene	Lewis, Jerome Burton	Loop, George Almon
Lanham (Jones), Vivian Pearl	Lewis, Nelson Hiram, Dr.	Loop, Leo
Lapp (Elker), Esther Verona	Lewis, Walter P. 'Bob'	Loop, Loyd Andrew
Large, John Leslie	L'Heureux (Hubert), Charlotte A.	Lopez, Antonio Sanchez
Larimore (Neighbor), Mary Catherine	Light (Smith), Dorothy	Loppe (Morrison), Marie
Larimore (Schaffer), Emma Caroline	Light (Walter), Marie M.	Lorance (Burk), Edith B.
Larimore, Israel M.	Light, Lewis E.	Lorance (Mumm), Katharine Kay
Larimore, John Porter	Light, Ruth Lena	Lorance (Talmon), Leona L.
Larimore, Porter	Likens, Dale Duane	Lorance (Tatum), Helen Beatrice
Larned, William H.	Lillich, Adolph Julias	Lorance, Alvin John
Larsen (Bradley), Carol	Lindsey (Reed), Vernell May	Lorens (Sramek), Mary Anna
Larsen (Harper), Berna LaRue	Lindsey, Melvin James	Lorens, Gale Francis
Larson, Fredolph 'Fred'	Lindsey, Rose Sayer	Lorens, George J.
Latham, Leona Irene	Line, James Albert	Lorens, John J.
Latimer (Mann), Rubye Delores	Line, William D. 'Bill'	Lorenzen (Higgins), Eva Marjorie
Latimer, George R. 'Bud'	Lines (Edwards), Peachie Luvena	Lorenzen, Glen H., Dr.
Latshaw, Alpheus T.	Lines, Virgil R.	Lorenzen, Mrs. Hans
Latta (Harding), Zelma B.	Lingo (Grams), Eva Alice	Losey, Azel Vern
Latta, Albert J. 'Bert'	Lingo (Green), Reba J.	Louch (Gangnon), Della
Lau (Hyde), Eileen Ella	Lingo (Huggans), Alma Edna	Louch (Markley), Fannie Elizabeth
Laughlin (Gard), Ethel L.	Lingo (Rossmiller), Etna Matilda	Louch (Mathews), Elva May
Laughlin, David Allen	Lingo, Byron Hudson	Louch (Trembly), Ruth Jane
Laughlin, Elliott Jewell	Lingo, Edward H.	Louch (Wilkens), Gladys Ann
Laughlin, Joseph W.	Lingo, Patricia Ann 'Pattie'	Louch, Donald
Laumann (Faimon), Antoinette J.	Lingo, Roy H.	Louch, Edward E.
Laumann, A. W. Mrs.	Lionberger, Venus C.	Louch, James F.
Laumann, Bernard J.	Little (DeHart), Lela M.	Loveland (Holmes), Emma Louise
Laumann, Charles C.	Little (McIlvanie), Mabel Mammie	Loveland, Charles M.
Lavell (Mann), Hazel Iona	Little (Walter), Ketherine Irene	Lowe (Farrell), Lucille Elizabeth
Lavell (Smith), Mildred	Little (West), Hazel H.	Lowe (Henkel), Anna Elizabeth
Lavell, James Addison 'Tim'	Little (Williamson), Gladys Marie	Lowe (Wright), Sharon L.
Lavell, Minor Martin	Little, Arthur Lewis	Lowe, Carol Lucille
Lavell, Wayne B.	Little, Charlie 'Pat'	Lowe, Chester Lee Edwin 'Bud'
Lawless, George	Little, Francis Dale	Lowe, Joseph William
Lawson, Foy	Little, Frank Benjamin	Lowe, Robert Dale 'Bob'
Lawson, Loice Willard	Little, Lee L.	Lunzman, Gustav
Lawson, Marvin Filbert	Little, Lloyd Guy	Lunzmann (Oestman), Freida
Leach (Beeson), Vada Dell	Little, Rex W.	Lunzmann, Elmer William Otto
Leach, Charles Kenneth 'Chas'	Little, Rudolph Thompson 'R.T.'	Lunzmann, Reinhardt August Heinrich
Leach, Kenneth Carl	Little, Verland Leroy	Lusk (Brynoff), Anna Elenora
Leech, Claude O.	Littlefield (Kellar), Ollie Alta	Lusk, Roy Franklin
League (Roberson), Eileen	Littlefield, G. E.	Lutz (Byerly), Emma Elizabeth
League, Glen	Littlefield, Jesse O.	Lutz (Penn), Ella Fay
League, Rueben W. 'Red'	Loescher, William	Lutz, Alfred George
League, Warren A. 'Mike'	Logan (Clegg), Ida May	Lutz, Christian Frederick
Leckenby (Haupt), Beverly Jean	Logan (Hickman), Katye Elizabeth	Lutz, Dale V.
LeClair, Paul E. 'Judge'	Logan (Ratcliffe), Pearl	Lutz, Martin Fred
Leech, Dave E.	Logan (Swan), Lela	Lutz, Matthew S.
LeFever, Lister Raymond	Logan, Blanche Beryle	Lutz, Mickey J., Jr.
Lehmer, Robert Kent	Logan, Earl Everett	Lutz, Robert
Lemm, Robert E.	Logan, Eugene Ray	Lydiatt, Job C.
Lemm, Robert Eugene	Logan, Guy	Lyman, William Roy 'Link'
Lemmert, Julius Herman	Logan, Jeffrey Allen
Lemon (Gardner), Jessie Grace	Logan, John Boyce

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1989

Delos Dale Laflin

Delos Dale Laflin was born to Delos M. Laflin and Viola B. Kynston Laflin on May 19, 1923, at Broughton, Kansas, and died on Tuesday, November 14, 1989, at the Wray Community District Hospital in Wray, Colorado, at the age of 66 years, 5 months and 25 days.

Delos graduated from the Broughton, Kansas school system in 1941.

He served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and was awarded the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal.

He was a lifetime member of the Wray, Colorado VFW and a member of the American Legion Post No. 134 of Haigler, Nebraska.

After the war ended, Delos was a ranch hand and farmer, having farmed in the Keensburg, Colorado area for 22 years before moving to Haigler.

Delos married Virgie P. Gradall on April 28, 1976, at Brighton, Colorado. They lived in the Keensburg area and moved to Haigler January 1, 1985.

Preceding him in death were his parents, two infant sisters and one brother, Don.

Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Virgie of Haigler; three stepdaughters, Eleanor Keller of Haigler, Pauline Bates of Wray and Darlene Paris of Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy of
Clay Center, Kansas, and Lyle of Burton, Kansas, other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside services were held November 17, 1989, at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Eric Anderson officiating. Bearers were the American Legion and VFW members.

Honorary bearers were Joe Blecha, Ronald Akey, Don Webster, Robert Smith, Mike Clark, Blaine Dean, Aaron Irwin and Rodney Facchinello.

Committal was by American Legion Post No. 134 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8009 with interment in the Haigler Cemetery. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 2004

Norma Joycelyn (David) Lamb

Norma Joycelyn (David) Lamb was born on Jan. 24, 1921, in Cheyenne County, Kan., and died on Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at her home in the Senior Center in Idaho Springs, Colo. She was the second of six children born to George A. and Ruble I. (Mears) David.

Norma attended rural school through the eighth grade and graduated from Bird City (Kan.) High School. After graduation, she received her teaching certificate and taught for two years at a rural school in the St. Francis, Kan., area.

She married Blaine W. Lamb on June 22, 1941, at the Evergreen parsonage in Cheyenne County. To this union three children were born: Shirley Verdeen, Robert Blaine and Stanley Eugene.

Blaine and Norma started their married life in Cheyenne County. When Blaine was called into the Army, they lived in Little Rock, Ark., until he shipped out. Norma then returned to Kansas and Nebraska and when Blaine returned home, they farmed in these areas. In January 1957, Blaine and Norma moved their family to Idaho Springs and were caretakers of the Hideaway Canyon Guest Ranch on West Chicago Creek until 1961 when they moved to Powell, Wyo. They returned to Idaho Springs in 1962 and in 1988 moved to Dumont where they lived until Blaine's death in 1995. At that time she moved to the Cottonwood Trailer Park on Chicago Creek and in 2001 moved to the Senior Center.

Norma was a homemaker throughout her married life and enjoyed caring for her family. She loved playing the piano for them with Blaine playing the guitar and instilled her love of music to those around her. She had a variety of flowers in her yard and received great joy in caring for them. Her love of children and teaching took her to Georgetown Elementary School where she was secretary to the principal from 1964 to 1982.

Norma was baptized at the United Brethren Church in Cheyenne County and reaffirmed her faith in her Lord at the First Presbyterian Church (United Church) in Idaho Springs of which she was a member. Norma loved her Lord dearly and was active in United Women until her death.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Russell, Donald and Raymond; brothers-in-law Delbert, Eldon and Edwin Lamb, Max Martin, Gene Stamm and Omar "Dusty" Nelson and sisters-in-law Helen (Lamb) Martin and Helen (Krueger) Lamb.

She is survived by her children: Shirley and husband, Ron Straub, of Lakewood, Colo., Robert of Tracy, Calif., and Stanley and wife, Janet, of DeBeque, Colo.; grandchildren Shannon and husband, Ron Sutton, Debra and husband, A. J. Tazz, Brian Straub, Casey Lamb, Jeanette Lamb, Kristie and husband, Doyle Radel, and Kimberly and husband, Josh Caudill; great-grandchildren Connor and Annalise Tazz, Deanna, Meagan and Caitlin Sutton, and Jarod, Brandon and Bailey Radel; sisters Inez Stamm of Benkelman, Neb., and Fannie Nelson of St. Francis; sisters-in-law Elmira David of Goodland, Kan., Anna Jean Lamb of Benkelman, Joan Lamb of Inverness, Fla., and Audrey Lamb of Idaho Springs; brother-in-law Orneil “Tom" Lamb of Burlington, Colo.; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives, and many friends.

Funeral services for Norma Lamb were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at the United Church of Idaho Springs with the Rev. Lynne Butler officiating. Interment of cremains was at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Fort Logan National Cemetery - Staging Area "A." Arrangements were by Hegmann Funeral Service.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1995

Blaine W. Lamb

DUMONT, Colo.--Services for Blaine W. Lamb of Dumont, Colorado, were held Saturday, June 24, 1995, at 11 a.m. at the United Church in Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Lamb died Monday, June 19, 1995, at his home in Dumont at the age of 75.

He was born January 10, 1920, near Bird City, Kansas, to Ira E. Lamb and Ida (LeBow) Lamb Wolfe.

He married Norma David on June 22, 1941, at Evergreen Church near Bird City.

Lamb was a World War II veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Army from 1942 until 1945. He was part of the Normandy Invasion and Battle of the Bulge. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in action.

After his discharge he farmed in Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska. He operated Lamb's Grocery store in Benkelman, Nebraska, in 1947-48. He moved his family to Clear Creek County, Colorado, in 1957 so he could work in the mines of the area. He was involved in the pioneer bore of the Eisenhower Tunnel, the twin tunnels east of Idaho Springs and many of the mines, including the Cotter Corp. near Golden, Colorado.

He took a correspondence course in TV repair and electronics that led him into his own TV repair business. He became an electrician with training he received from the people he worked for in mining.

He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the United Church.

His main hobby was rock hunting. He loved to look for gold ore and other precious metals. In his younger years he taught himself how to play the guitar. He also enjoyed carpentry, gardening and yard work.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Helen Martin, and two brothers, Eldon and Delbert Lamb.

He is survived by his wife, Norma, of the home; three children, Shirley and husband, Ron Straub, of Lakewood, Colorado, Robert Lamb of Tracy, California, and Stan Lamb and wife, Janet, of Las Vegas, Nevada; two brothers, Tom Lamb of Burlington, Colorado, and Edwin Lamb and wife, Anna Jean, of Benkelman; seven grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.

Cremation followed the Saturday funeral services. His cremains were inurned at Fort Logan National Cemetery on June 28, 1995.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1937

Ira Lamb

Ira Lamb was born in Franklin. Connecticut on October 18, 1864 and died at Benkelman, Nebraska on April 13, 1937, aged 72 years ,and six months.

He attended the Willimantic high school in Connecticut, and graduated from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University as a civil engineer in 1885. He worked with other civil engineers in the preparation of a large wooden relief map of the New York harbor and vicinity, the purpose of this map being to show the currents of water about the harbor and to improve the channel out to sea. This map has been used as a model from which many others were made for exhibition purposes.

In 1886 he came west and located near Benkelman where he engaged in his profession as a civil engineer and laid the foundations for his large cattle ranch north of Parks. He worked on many of the early irrigation projects of the community and has surveyed the boundary lines of a majority of the farms and ranches in the county. He was first elected county surveyor of Dundy county in 1891 and served in that capacity for a total of over thirty years, giving up the work only when his physical condition became such that he could no longer write his reports. He was known as a careful, conscientious workman, and with his accuracy and good judgment arbitrated many disputes which might have led to much bitterness between neighbors and friends.

His health failed about two years ago and he sought treatment in many places none of which gave him any permanent relief. He spent the winter a year ago in California with his sister Eva, also a Dundy county pioneer, but returned in the spring to look after his business interests here. He stayed at the ranch until the very cold weather set in, when he was brought to the Burchell home in Benkelman. Here, under the loving care of kind friends, doctors and nurses, he rallied for a time, but the course of his disease continued until very early Sunday morning when God mercifully released him from suffering and called him to his eternal rest.

He leaves to mourn his passing his brother, Gilbert D. Lamb of New York City; two sisters, Miss Eva Lamb of Los Angeles and Mrs, Mary A. Parker of New London, Connecticut; five nephews, John J. Lamb of Chicago, who was present at his funeral; Gilbert C. Lamb of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Archibald H. Lamb and Gilbert L. Parker of Los Angeles, California and Gilbert Baldwin Lamb of New York City; and three nieces. Bertha. C. King of Pleasure Beach, Waterford, Connecticut; Helen Parker of New London, Connecticut, and Claire L. Parker of Springfield, Massachusets; and a host of friends of many years standing. He was never married but he believed in the marriage institution. On the 25th anniversary of his graduation from Yale he wrote a letter to his college classmates in which he expressed his opinion in this way:

Mr. Lamb was successful in business and a highly respected citizen of this community. Coming here as a young man, he cheerfully shouldered his share of the burdens of building a new country. He gave freely of his talent and time to public enterprises. Highly educated in a great eastern school, he adapted himself early to the ways and customs of the West, retaining always his fine courtesy, his never failing respect for women, his high regard for the truth and for fair dealing. He was modest and unassuming, kind and considerate, always the student and thinker. His work and leadership stand as a monument to a true gentleman.

Although far from the ancient home of his family, it was his desire to be laid to rest among the friends he loved in this Western land that he had learned to call his home.

Funeral services were held at the United Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon being conducted by Rev. J. C. Foster and interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1996

Ira Edwin Lamb

Ira Edwin Lamb was born Dec. 9, 1931, in Cheyenne County, Kan., the son of Ira Elby and Ida (LeBow) Lamb.

From his youth he was always known by his middle name, Eddie. The family lived on a homestead in the Evergreen area between Benkelman, Neb., and Bird City, Kan.

He attended the Evergreen Church with his family, and he completed the eighth grade at the school in rural Cheyenne County. Later in life he received his General Educational Development diploma when living at Idaho Springs, Colo.

Mr. Lamb served for a short time in the United States Navy during the Korean War, and then received deferment to help with the farm work at home.

He was united in marriage with Anna Jean Warren at the Methodist Church in Benkelman on May 17, 1953. Three children were born to their marriage: Shelli, Sherri and Scott.

The Lambs lived in Benkelman where Mr. Lamb worked for the Nebraska State Highway Department until 1959. That year they moved to Idaho Springs, where he served as chief of police and held numerous other jobs. In 1962 he was employed by the Colorado State Highway Department at Idaho Springs. In 1963 he became a foreman for the highway department, living first at Commerce City, Colo., and then continuing his work with the highway department in various Colorado communities, finishing his years in Wray, Colo., where he retired in December 1992.

He, his wife and Scott then moved to Mountain Home, Ark., but returned to Benkelman in October 1993 because of Scott's health.

Mr. Lamb enjoyed woodworking projects and he collected and restored antiques and clocks.

Mr. Lamb died on Friday, July 5, 1996, at the age of 64 years, 6 months and 25 days.

Although he was a very private person, he was a devoted husband, father and friend to anyone who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father in 1991; his mother in 1993; three brothers: Eldon in 1990, Delbert in 1989 and Blaine in 1995, and his sister, Helen Martin, who died in 1974.

He is survived by his wife, Anna; their children, Shelli and her husband, Stan, of Louisville, Colo., Sherri and her husband, Moses, of Richland, Wash., and Scott of Benkelman; eight grandchildren: Lance Cpl. Kami Jones, U.S.M.C., Derik Jones and Angelina, Kevin, Jared, Joel, Edwin and Michael Jacobs; a brother, Orneal. of Burlington, Colo.; Joan Lamb, the widow of Delbert, of Inverness, Fla.; Norma Lamb, the widow of Blaine, of Idaho Springs, and Anna's brother, Edward Warren, of San Diego, Calif.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 9, 1996, at the Knodel Funeral Home in St. Francis, Kan., with the Rev. Douglas Allen officiating. David Kroeker sang "In The Garden" and "Amazing Grace." Arrangements were by Knodel Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1981

Ira Elba Lamb

Ira Elba Lamb, the son of William J. and Sarah Turley Lamb, was born March 29, 1892 near Galena, Kansas, and passed away November 22, 1981 in Berthoud, Colorado, at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 23 days.

When he was five years old he moved with his parents from Galena to Northwest Kansas where they homesteaded in the Evergreen Community north of Bird City. He grew to manhood here, and spent many years farming in the area. It was here he raised his family, later moving to Benkelman, Nebraska and continuing his farming operation from there.

When he retired from farming he moved to Powell, Wyoming, living there until 1971 when he moved to Idaho Springs, Colorado. In 1977, when his eyesight and health failed, he moved to a nursing home in Berthoud, Colorado where he lived until his death.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his beloved daughter, Helen V. Martin, a daughter-in-law, Helen A. Lamb, four brothers; Lorie, Charlie, Willie and Elias; two sisters; Laura Culp and Della Beeson.

Survivors include five sons: Eldon H. of Powell, Wyoming; Delbert L. of Inverness,
Florida; Blaine W. of Idaho Springs, Colo; Tom 0. of Wheatridge, Colo.; and Edwin of Berthoud, Colo. A son-in-law, Max L. Martin of Idaho Springs; two sisters-in-law, Sylvia Lamb of Powell, Wyoming, and Ethel Lamb of Joplin, Missouri; 15 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.

Services were held November 25, 1981 at the Kramer Chapel in St. Francis, Kansas
with burial in the Evergreen Cemetery near Bird City, Kansas.

Grandsons serving as pallbearers were: Bob, Stan, Mike and Curt Lamb, and Steven Martin.

Family members from out of town who came to attend the funeral of Ira E. Lamb were Eldon H. Lamb and Curtis Lamb of Powell, Wyoming; Delbert L. Lamb of Inverness, Florida; Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Lamb of Idaho Springs, Colorado; Tom 0. Lamb of Wheatridge, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lamb and Scott of Berthoud, Colo.; Shalli Jones of Westminster, Colo.; Shirley Straub of Lakewood, Colo.; Tom L. Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Lamb and Bob Lamb of Idaho Springs, Colo.; Judy and Kelly Bollwinkel of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lamb and baby of Burlington, Colo.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1911

Florence (Scott) Lambert

Mrs. Florence Lambert died Tuesday morning as the result of a bullet wound accidentally inflicted Monday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Lambert was the wife of Ezekiel Lambert, who resides near Rollwitz, and the daughter of Mrs. M.M. Scott of this city recently of Thayer precinct.

Monday afternoon Mrs. Lambert took a .22 rifle from the house with which to shoot a chicken. She repaired to the yard where the chickens were kept, with the gun cocked. Not finding the fowl desired, she returned to the house, holding the rifle by the barrel with the muzzle pointed toward her. Upon entering the kitchen, their dog playfully sprang toward her, and she could not state positively whether she struck at the animal with the gun or whether his paws struck the trigger, but anyway the gun was exploded, the bullet, a .22 long, entering her lower abdomen. Being alone on the place at the time, she struggled to the telephone and notified her uncle, Elmer Hester, who was at his ranch two miles away, that she had shot herself in the stomach. He had arrived home but a few moments previous in his automobile, and the car was standing at the door prepared to go.

He hastily motored to the Lambert home, and realizing the dangerous nature of the injury, summoned Dr. J. G. Walthall of Benkelman and Dr. E. M. Stewart of Imperial, and called other members of the family. Mrs. M.M. Scott, mother of the victim, and Mrs. Eli A. Hester, an aunt, accompanied Dr. Walthall from this city to the farm in his auto, while Leon Hines conveyed the Eli Hester children in his auto shortly afterward. Eli Hester was at his home, about five miles from the scene of the accident, and he quickly rode to the aid of his niece. The husband was hauling a load of hay to the barn and at the time his wife was shot, was about a mile from the home, and arrived within a few minutes, so there were plenty of loving relatives and friends present to administer what meager relief was at their command.

Upon the arrival of the physicians, it was determined that the bullet had penetrated the lining of the stomach and the wound was declared to be fatal. The unfortunate woman retained consciousness up to within a short time before dissolution, which occurred at 8:15 Tuesday morning.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1986

Zedia (Williams) Lambert

Mrs. Zedia Lambert (youngest daughter of the late Hattie Williams) died at a Wheatland, Wyoming, hospital on August 28, 1986.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lambert, in 1967.

She Is survived by one son, Loyd, and a daughter, Dorothy; also eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Vera Damrow of Torrington, Wyoming.

Her parents and two sisters preceded her in death.

McCook, NE Daily Gazette, November 29, 2002
Clarence Eugene 'Gene' Lambert
Friday, November 29, 2002
Clarence Eugene "Gene" Lambert, 68, died at his rural home near McCook, on Wednesday (Nov. 27, 2002) after several years of a hard battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 26, 1934, at Benkelman, to Clifford Ambrose and Louise Esther (Gunderman) Lambert. He graduated from Parks High School in 1951. He entered the U.S. Army at the age of 17, and served during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in August of 1954. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and graduated with a degree in Soil Conservation.
On March 18, 1960, he married Velda Mae Edmonds at Marysville, Kan. To this union four children were born. Gene worked for Nebraska Department of Roads in Lincoln. He was then employed as a soil scientist for the U.S. Government for the Department of Interior under the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Montana, South Dakota, and Washington State, until his retirement in 1982. After his retirement he returned to work for Hitchcock County as the Weed Superintendent until his illness forced him to retire. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and trapper. He also enjoyed gardening, sharing his produce with many family and friends, inheriting the name melon man or weed man.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Clifford and Louise Lambert; one brother, Alvin Lambert; and one sister, Doris Cox.
Survivors include his son, Rick Lambert and wife MiSuk of South Korea, a government employee; three daughters, Peggy Lambert of McCook, Judy Lambert and Cindy Lambert both of Lincoln; four brothers, Dale Lambert and wife, Dorothy, of Trenton, Lyle Lambert and wife, Valgene, of Hastings, Jerry Lambert and wife, Darlene, of McCook; one sister, Fern Belau of Wildomar, Calif.; and three triplet grandbabies, Richard, Mellisha and Kimberly Lambert; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Memorial services will be Monday, 10 a.m., at Carpenter Breland Chapel with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. A private family inurnment will be at a later time.
Friends may sign the book at the funeral home during office hours.
Memorials may be given in his name to the Hospice Foundation.
Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1965

Clifford Ambrose Lambert

Clifford A. Lambert succumbed to an illness at his home in Benkelman Sunday. He was 64 years of age and had been in ill health for several years. He was a resident of Dundy county for many years and was well known in the area. He had resided on a farm near Doane until six years ago when he and his wife took over the management of a produce business in Benkelman, which they recently relinquished due to poor health.

He was born at Fort Collins, Colorado, on May 8, 1900, and was a member of the Benkelman IOOF Lodge.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at the Methodist Church in Benkelman, with Pastors Don Egle and David Brynoff officiating. Mrs. Paul Erdman was the organist and Mrs. Albert Cross the soloist. Casket bearers were Harold Edmonds, Dale Miller, Jim Reisher, Dewey Gerdes, Bill Osborn and Glen Osborn. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery. Jay's Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Survivors are his widow, Louise; two daughters, Doris Cox of Colorado and Fern Belau of California; five sons, Dale of Trenton, Alvin of California, Gene of Montana, Lyle of Hastings and Jerry of McCook; 18 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister, Zeta Hanes of Wheatland, Wyoming; two brothers, Earl of Wheatland and Marvin of Torrington, Wyoming.

McCook, NE Daily Gazette, May 2, 2003
Clifford Dale Lambert
Friday, May 2, 2003
TRENTON -- Clifford Dale Lambert, 75, died Wednesday (April 30, 2003) at Community Hospital in McCook.
He was born March 12, 1938, at Benkelman, to Clifford A. and Louise (Gunderman) Lambert, and was a member of the graduating class from Parks High School in 1945.
Following graduation he served his country in the U.S. Navy, and upon receiving his honorable discharge, returned to Nebraska where he worked on the farm.
On May 15, 1954, he married Dorothy J. Jussel at Haigler.
In 1955 Clifford and his family moved to Trenton and he began his career with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. He retired as A.S.C.S. manager in 1983 after more 30 years of service.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Trenton, a member of A.F. & A.M. Robert Burns Lodge No. 173, and the Trenton Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Doris Cox; and two brothers, Calvin and Clarence Lambert.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Lambert of Trenton; daughter, Susan Dishman and husband, Alan of Elwood; three sons, Jim Lambert of Hillsboro, N.D., Terry Lambert of Camano Island, Wash., and Roger Lambert and wife, Roberta of Trenton; one sister, Fern Belau of Weldamor, Calif.; two brothers, Jerry Lambert and wife, Darlene of McCook and Lyle Lambert and wife, Val of Hastings; sister-in-law, Velda Lambert of McCook; and 11 grandchildren.
Services will be Saturday, 2 p.m., at the United Methodist Church in Trenton with the Rev. Richard Stahly officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman.
Visitation is today until 6 p.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Stratton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Diabetes Association.
Forch Funeral Chapel of Stratton is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1994

Edith Irene (Ross) Lammel

STRATTON--Edith Irene Lammel was born to Charles David and Mary Catherine (Egle) Ross in Eden precinct northwest of Stratton. Nebraska, on January 17, 1912. She died Thursday, February 24, 1994, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska.

Mrs. Lammel attended Eden and Bristow country schools and graduated from Stratton (Nebraska) High School. Following the then-accepted "normal training" after high school, she taught grade school for two years in the Oyer and Harry Cushing country schools north of Stratton. She then worked in the U.S. Post Office in Stratton for several years.

On New Year's Day 1938, Edith was united in marriage to Fred Walter Lammel in the old parsonage of the Methodist Church in Stratton. During World War II, Edith was able to accompany Fred for a time while he was stationed in North Carolina in the United States Army. One son, Gerald Henry, was born to them in 1946.

Edith served for a time as librarian for the Stratton Public Library and then worked for many years under several different owners in the Stratton drugstore. During this time, she also served as a Campfire Girl Scout leader and as a Cub Scout den mother. Until failing health forced their total retirement in 1989, both Edith and Fred assisted at the Jones Funeral Home in Stratton for 12 years. Edith was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Stratton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ervin William Ross, and by her husband, Fred, in July 1991.

Survivors include her son, Gerald Lammel, and his wife, Norma, and grandson, Andrew James Lammel, all of Yuma, Arizona; a sister, Cleora, and her husband, Craig Bellamy, of Newton, Iowa; Cleora and Craig's children; Roger Bellamy and his wife, Mona, of Everett, Washington, Rodney Bellamy and his wife, Marlene, of Houston, Texas, Barbara and her husband, Lenny Woythaler, of Newton and Charles Bellamy of Omaha. Nebraska; a sister-in-law, Wilma Relph, of Lakewood, Colorado; and the children of Wilma and Ervin Ross; Shirley and her husband, Don Berry, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Richard Ross and his wife, Maryan, of Evergreen, Colorado, Sharla and her husband, John Trotter of Lakewood, and Dallas Ross and his wife, Pat, of Larkspur, Colorado.

Edith is also survived by many great- and great-great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, February 28, 1994, at 10 a. m. at the Community United Methodist Church in Stratton with the Rev. Katherine Bullard officiating.

Elmer Case was the soloist and Marjorie Redfield the organist. Selections included "The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art."

Bearers were Mike Rooney, Bob Hardy, Clyde Daniels, Ivan Brunkhorst, Roy League and Gene Kleinschmidt.

Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery northwest of Stratton with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home. Inc. of Stratton.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1991

Fred Walter Lammel

STRATTON -Fred Walter Lammel was born April 13, 1908, near Plymouth. Nebraska. to Andrew Gideon and Mary Elizabeth (Bedford) Lammel. He died on Monday, July 22, 1991, at the Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Nebraska.

Fred moved with his parents from eastern Nebraska to a farm south of Stratton, Nebraska, in 1921. He helped his father on the family farm during his early years in the Stratton area and then operated a repair shop in town.

Fred was also busy in the house-moving business in Southwest Nebraska, including five houses in a row on the west side of Stratton's main street, which he moved into their present locations.

Fred was united in marriage to Edith Irene Ross on New Year's Day, 1938.

In 1943, at the age of 35, Fred was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for 33 months during and after World War II.

After the sale of the family farm in the early 1960s, Fred began a long career as an electrician and general handyman in Hitchcock and surrounding counties. He and Edith also helped at the Jones Funeral Home for many years.

Fred continued to work in this capacity until failing health forced his total retirement in 1989.

Fred is survived by his wife, Edith, of Benkelman, and son, Gerald Henry Lammel and his wife, Norma Jane, and his grandson, Andrew James Lammel, all of Yuma, Arizona.

Services were held Friday. July 26, 1991. at 11 a.m. at the Community United Methodist Church in Stratton with the Rev. Richard Call officiating.

Wallace Gummere was the soloist and Marjorie Redfield the organist. Selections included “The Lord's Prayer" and "How Great Thou Art."

Bearers were Robin Carter, Richard Walter. Morrison Sutton, Kerry Krutsinger, Victor Kisela and Mike Rooney.

Honorary bearers were Gene Kleinschmidt, Jeff McDonald, Lee Carter. Eddie Sis, William J. Powell, Eddie Stehno, Roy League and Roy Rains.

Committal services were conducted by William Egle Post No. 281. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Inc. of Stratton.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1982

Rose Elizabeth Lammel

Rose Elizabeth Lammel was born January 27, 1905, at Plymouth, Neb. She passed away on Dec. 24, 1981, at Denver, Colo., at the age of 76 years.

She was the only daughter of Andrew Gideon and Mary Elizabeth Lammel. When she was a teenage girl, she moved with her family to a farm south of Stratton.

She received her diploma from Stratton High School in 1923. After graduation she taught at District 13, Extrom School, in Hitchcock County for two years.

Rose enrolled at the University of Northern Colorado at Greeley, Colo., and was awarded both B.A. and M.A. degrees in Biology and Science Education in 1930. During her career she taught at the University of Northern Colorado, Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City, New York University and at Addis Ababa Ethiopia as advisor in curriculum to the ministry of education for the Ethiopian government. Her last professional employment was at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, retiring in 1971.

During World War II she interrupted her teaching career to move to Washington, D.C. While there she worked for the American Red Cross, eastern area, as Director of College units and assistant director of Junior Red Cross.

After her retirement and before moving to Denver, Colo., from Detroit she continued to advise, encourage, and work with a young black gentleman on his dissertation for his doctorate degree. When Rose received her Doctorate of Education degree from Teachers' College, Columbia University in 1953—she remarked that she considered it a great honor for a former Nebraska farm girl to receive her degree on Abraham Lincoln's birth date.

She held several memberships in fraternal and professional associations. She was also a contributor to many professional magazines. She was a dedicated and highly-qualified educator—deeply respected by her colleagues and students. Throughout her years of teaching she kept in contact with associates and friends in the field of education and developed many life-time friendships. Always an avid reader, she was aware and interested in news of our country and world affairs.

Rose maintained two homes: the one in Stratton purchased for her parents when they moved from the farm and her apartment in Denver, Colo. She looked forward to her visits to Nebraska and many enjoyed and appreciated the wonderful dinners she prepared for relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles and Carl. She is survived by two brothers, Fred W. Lammel and wife, Edith, of Stratton, Neb., and Harvey J.,Lammel and wife, Dorothy, of Denver, Colo., and by two nephews, Gerald H. Lammel and wife, Norma, and son, Andrew of Beeville, Tex., and Richard A. Lammel and wife, Cheryl, and children, Cindy Lynn and Richard, Jr., of Arvada, Colo.; many cousins and a host of dear friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 30, 1981, at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Stratton. Rev. Prudence Yagmin officiated. Organist was Marie Kleinschmidt, with the selections "How Great Thou Art" and.”Abide With Me" by Iris Gummere and Wallace Gummere.

Bearers were Wm. J. Powell, Lee Carter, LeRoy Barnett, Morrison Sutton, Charlie Carlson and George Lorens. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Nebraska.

Funeral arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Stratton, Neb.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1991

Floyd Arthur Lang

PARAMOUNT, Calif.—Floyd Arthur Lang was born on a farm near Benkelman, Nebraska, on February 27, 1934, to Roy and Pearl (Lunbery) Lang. He was the third of their seven children.

Floyd currently has a mother, two brothers and three sisters living. His father expired in 1952 and his older brother, Ray, died in 1986.

He spent most of his childhood on a farm near Benkelman, until at the age of 15, the death of his father forced a move to Beaver City, Nebraska. Shortly after the move, Floyd and his younger brother, Bob, moved to Denver, Colorado. He became employed at the McMurty Paint Company and purchased a new car at this time.

He met the mother of his children, Jane Nichols, during this time. In 1957 he was called to serve his country. During his active duty, he took Jane for his bride on September 17, 1958. He was discharged from active duty in November 1959 and then resumed his employment at McMurty Paint.

On January 3, 1960, his first son, Timothy Earnest, was born and on March 29, 1962, his daughter, Linda Kay, was born. On January 2, 1965, his third child and second son. George Wesley, was born.

On July 31, 1963, he received his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.

Floyd wanted a career change and took up truck driving. He became an over-the-road driver for Rust Sales.

If you asked his children what they know best about their father, this is what they said: "Dad was a good truck driver! Everyone liked Dad; he never lied, he never said bad things about anyone. He liked to watch football and baseball on TV; he liked to bowl, play pool, baseball and to fish and camp."

In 1979 his marriage was dissolved. After a conversation with his older sister, Opal, he moved to California where he continued to drive a truck for Cole Trucking. Later Floyd became ill after a hand accident. It was at this time he learned he had heart problems and this forced him into semi-retirement. He became a maintenance man for Paramount Square Apartments. Here he met his friend, Jan Callis.

Floyd expired from a massive heart attack on Monday evening, July 29, 1991, at the age of 57 years.

He is survived by two sons, Timothy of Westminster, Colorado, and George of Arvada, Colorado; one daughter, Linda Kay and her husband, Tom Rohrig, of Arvada; two granddaughters, Janey Kay and Rebecca Ann Rohrig; one grandson, Matthew Thomas Rohrig; his mother, Pearl Wilrig of Russellville, Arkansas; two brothers, Robert Lang and his wife, Rooney, of Arvada and Leroy Lang and his wife, Marti, of Rowland Heights, California; three sisters, Opal Neff of Stockton, California, and Leora Lovass and her husband, Levi, and Ester Shuffield and her husband, Joe, all of Dover, Arkansas; other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were held Saturday, August 3, 1991, at 10 a.m. at the Benkelman Cemetery with the Rev Art Phillips officiating. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

(Researcher note: Burial records for the Benkelman cemetery show a birth date of 2-27-1934 and a death date o 7-29-1991.)

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1986

Raymond Eugene Lang

Raymond Eugene Lang died Monday, February 24, 1986, at Eugene, Oregon, at the age of 57. He was born in Alma, Nebraska, on January 28, 1929, to Roy Ernest and Pearl (Willey) Lang. The family lived in the Benkelman area when Raymond was a child.

Preceding him in death was his father, Roy.

Survivors include one daughter and two sons; his mother, Pearl Willey, of Russellville, Arkansas; three sisters, Opal L. Neff of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Leora M. Louvass and Esther P. Shuffield, both of Dover, Arkansas; three brothers, Robert L. Lang of Arvada, Colorado, Floyd Lang of Paramount, California, and LeRoy Lang of Rowland Heights, California.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, February 28, 1986, at 9 a.m. with Rev. Layton Hein officiating. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1993

Vivian Pearl (Jones) Lanham

BENKELMAN--On April 10 1896, Vivian Pearl Jones was born in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, to Luella and John RileyJones. She died July 31, 1993, at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman Nebraska, at the age of 97 years

Vivian was born with her left hand and arm smaller than nor mal but, due to a wise and loving mother, she was never allowed to feel handicapped, thus she always believed she could do and handle anything, accomplishing many things in her lifetime.

Vivian accepted the gift of Christ's salvation at the age of 17 years and faithfully served Him throughout her life.

She taught school for several years, influencing many to the love of reading and always the teacher, in training and raising her children.

On February 9. 1921. Vivian and Clarence Reade were married, moving to a farm near Bird City, Kansas, in 1926. Three boys and two girls were born to this union, growing up through the happy and loving care of both parents,

After the death of Clarence in 1969, , the days were long and lonely. Vivian married a childhood friend, Claude Lanham, in 1971.

Over the years she was a life long and faithful member of the Bird City Methodist Church and U.M.W. She was a member of the Everett Nelson American Legion Auxiliary and a charter member of the Bird City Garden Club, earning many ribbons and prizes.

She was also a long-time member of Home Circle and Grandma's Clubs, sharing many happy hours and memories with these good friends.

Vivian developed many talents over the years, including sewing garments for her children and growing all kinds of flowers which she could make into beautiful arrangements or lovely corsages. The talent of writing poetry about any happening in her life was also a special gift. She was always interested in the activities of her town and was a welcome and friendly visitor in many homes during the years of her "Avon Calling."

Vivian was "the last leaf on the tree" as she was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, six full brothers and sisters, seven half-brothers and -sisters and two granddaughters, Robin Reade and Vicki Burr.

As she watched her family grow she welcomed all into the circle of her love, consisting of grandchildren. step grandchildren. great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, numbering 80, all who loving called her "Grandma," and many nieces and nephews.

She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children, Evelyn and husband, Morris Berry, Rex and wife, Joan Reade, Bonnie and husband, Willis Burr, Radean and wife, Phyllis Reade, William and wife, Anita Reade, and each of their families of children and grandchildren, numerous other relatives and friends.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1978

Esther Verona (Elker) Lapp

Esther Verona Lapp of Max died Mon., Sept. 25 in Omaha at the age of 66.

Survivors are her husband, Leo C. Lapp of Max; one son Conrad L. Lapp of Colorado Springs; three daughters, Matilda L. Franks of Elkhorn, Ruth E. Harvey of Sydney, Australia, and Naomi D. Rivers of Talkeetna, Alaska; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Walter Elker of San Francisco, Calif., Leonard Elker and Reinhold Elker, both of Surrey, N.D.. and Oswin Elker of Rochester. Minn., and one sister, Louise B. Grabol of Surrey.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) Sat., Sept. 30 at the Hamlet Union Church. The Rev. Dennis Gordon officiated and was assisted by the Rev. Earnest Neufeld and the Rev. Neil Zobel. Interment was in the Meadow Lawn cemetery in Hamlet, Nebr., with the Creveling Funeral Home of Wauneta in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1988

John Leslie Large

John Leslie Large was born at Grant, Nebraska, on February 1, 1904, to William and Ella Biesecker Large. He died March 1, 1988, at El Dorado Manor in Trenton, Nebraska, at the age of 84 years and one month.

He and his family moved from Grant when he was 12 years old to the home place south of Hayes Center, Nebraska. Leslie attended Blackwood Grade School and graduated from Hayes County High School in 1924 where he became better known as "Slats" to his many friends.

He farmed and ranched with his family on the home place where he loved working with the livestock.

In 1929, he was united in marriage to Lena Rosa Conboy. To this union was born one daughter, Rosa Lucille. His wife, Lena, died in 1934 at which time Leslie and Lucille moved back to live with his parents. Leslie husked corn by hand for many people through the years, sometimes working quite a distance from home.

He was married to Belle Romine in 1945. They lived on the home place until 1972, then they moved to Stratton. Belle died in 1975.

Although away from the farm, he never gave up his love of livestock as he had an acreage west of town, raising hogs. He also worked at the West Sale Barn two days per week for many years, missing but very few sale days.

Leslie was a loving husband and father. He was known for his sense of humor and had a kind word for those around him and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was well-liked by those who knew him.

After failing health, he moved to El Dorado Manor in Trenton where he had lived the last four years.

Preceding him in death were his parents; four brothers: Frank, Everett, Bert and Wayne; and his two wives, Lena and Belle.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his daughter, Lucille Werkmeister, and her husband, Melvin; two grandsons: Alvin and his wife, Jo, and Allan of Maywood; two granddaughters; Verneta of Lincoln, and Julie of Maywood; three great-grandchildren; Luke, Marc and Bobbi; two nephewsl Marvin of Wauneta and Leroy of Lincoln; two nieces: Iris Fanning of Wauneta and Peggy Christner of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; a sister-in-law, Jessie Large of Arizona, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held Friday, March 4, 1988, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Palisade, Nebraska, with the Rev. Connie Buehler officiating. Joan Ward was organist and soloist was Mildred Baxter. Selections were "Softly And Tenderly" and "The Old Rugged Cross."

Bearers were Joey Large, Dean Large, Dale Large, Kevin Large, Mike Large, Perry Christner, Jon Large and Jim Large.

Honorary bearers were George Yonkers, Leslie Horn, Darwin Yonkers, Chet Bodeman, Harry Eller, Andy Anderson and Dick May.

Interment was in the Palisade Cemetery with committal by I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 210 of Wauneta.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1920

Mary Catherine(?) (Neighbor) Larimore

Mrs. Porter Larimore died at her home in this city last Saturday morning, after a protracted illness due to the infirmities of old age.

Services were held at the home Sunday afternoon at three o’clock, Rev. Staley officiating.

Mary Catherine(?) Neighbor was born at New Cumerstown, Ohio, March 25, 1835, and departed this life September 18, 1920, aged, 85 years, five months and 25 days.

The family moved to New Cumberland, Ohio, where she was married to Porter Larimore, March 25, 1858. In the fall of 1865 they moved to Clay City, Illinois, where they resided until the fall of 1888, when they moved to Benkelman, Nebraska.

To this union were born seven children, all surviving: They are John and Lute Larimore, Mrs. J. H. Brissenden and Mrs. Frank Sherbondy all of Benkelman, and Mrs. Wm. Allender of Fairfield, Iowa, Mrs. Levi Nicholson of Gernsy, Wyoming and Mrs. N. W. Goodman of Elmora, Canada. There are fifteen living grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. One brother, E. G. Neighbor of Hilsboro, Oregon, one half brother, J. C. Van Buskirk of Denver, Colorado, beside a host of friends who mourn her loss.

She dedicated her life to God in her youth and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, transferring her membership to Benkelman Methodist church December 12, 1888. She has always been interested in the things of the kingdom of God, being active in. the work of the church and the Womans Temperance Union until health prevented her attending services. But her absence from the house of God did not check her Christian progress for she kept in touch with the work of the church by subscribing for her church paper which she always read with much interest. Her faith in Christ was firm to the day when God called her.

(Researcher note: Burial records for the Benkelman cemetery show a birth date 4-18-1835 and a death date of 9-18-1920.)

Printed in a North Platte, NE newspaper?, ?? ????

Emma Caroline (Schaffer) Larimore

Mrs. Emma Caroline Larimore, 90, 503 East 8th, died early this morning in a local hospital.

She was born Oct. 10, 1857 in Louisville, Ky. A resident of this community for 28 years, she came here from Benkelman.

Survivors include three sons, Frank and Clyde of North Platte, and Israel of Sacramento, Calif., 11 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday from the Adams Funeral Home. The Rev. Harold M. Mallen, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, will officiate in the absence of the Rev. E. Phil Dublis, pastor of the First Christian Church. Burial will be in the Benkelman cemetery. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until time of services.

(Researcher note: Burial records for the Benkelman cemetery show a birth date of 10-10-1857 and a death date of 9-22-1948. The records also show a maiden name of Schaffer.)

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February? 1976

Israel M. Larimore

Israel M. Larimore, who spent his early years in Benkelman, passed away in Los Angeles, California, in February of this year, according to word received this week.

Mr. Larimore, 86, is survived by four sons, one daughter, many grandsons, granddaughters, and several great grandchildren.

A retired railroad man, Mr. Larimore was the last of the original men in his immediate family to survive. His brothers, John Sr., and brother Lute Larimore, preceded him in death.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1930

John Porter Larimore

John Larimore was killed at a railroad crossing one and one-half miles west of Minden Monday morning when a truck in which he was riding was hit by a freight train and completely wrecked. Mr. Larimore was hauling four race horses in the truck to Hastings where he had arranged to train this year. He was accompanied by Clifford Havens and J. C. Hills and was seated between them when the accident happened. One of these men were driving and according to his story did not note the approach of the locomotive until it was full upon them. No one had a chance to jump. Mr. Larimore was killed instantly while his companions escaped with scarcely a single injury. All of the horses were likewise killed. The train stopped and the trainmen succeeded in calling a physician and notified Frank Larimore of McCook of his father's death. The crash took place at 11:38 a. m. Mr. Larimore and his companions were enroute from North Platte to Hastings. The body was shipped to Benkelman Tuesday and held at the home of a sister of the deceased, Mrs. J. H. Brissenden .until the funeral Wednesday afternoon.

Funeral services were conducted from the M. E. church Wednesday by Rev. M. C. Smith and interment was in the Benkelman cemetery. Old time friends from all over the county gathered to pay their last respects to the memory of one whom they had known so long and who held such a high place in their esteem.

Mr. Larimore came to Dundy county when still a young man and remained a prominent citizen here until about ten years ago when he located at North Platte. He was successful in the management of his farming operations which later gave away to the livery business in Benkelman. For years he operated a livery barn here and because of his personal popularity, enjoyed a splendid business. When the automobile put the livery and feed business out of the picture, Mr. Larimore devoted his entire time to the work he loved so well—that of training standard bred horses. He loved horses and got a thrill out of the speed ways. He earned the reputation of being honest and honorable in all of his racing events as he did in other walks of life and maintained it until the very end.

In speaking of this phase of his life, The Hastings Tribune said in part:

He never took advantage of an opportunity nor asked quarters. He treated all with fairness and with courtesy. For the last nine years Larimore took part in racing events in Hastings and points in adjoining states. He was a good winner but an equally good loser. He scoffed at his age and said that he preferred to the in the game rather than to retire and quit.

And the above tribute pretty well described Mr. Larimore as his friends in Dundy county knew him for nearly forty years. Always in the game, always up and coming, always playing honestly, imbued with youthful energy until the last, always looking on the bright side of life, always the same even temperament, always the same patient "John" to his friends—he had no enemies.

The sorrowing wife and children have the tenderest sympathies of all in their sad and unexpected bereavement.

John Porter Larimore was born at New Cumberland, Ohio, on March 5, 1865, and was killed in a railroad crossing accident, 1 1/2 miles west of Minden, Nebraska, on June 9, 1930, aged 75 years, 3 months and 4 days.

With his parents he came to Illinois in the year 1865 and resided there until 1885, when he came to Benkelman, Nebraska and has resided in different places in Nebraska and his home was at North Platte at the time of his death. On October 30, 1878 he was united in marriage to Emma Shaffer and five boys were born to them, two of whom preceded him in death while quite small. He was honorable and upright in all his dealings and was liked by everybody.

He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and three sons. Israel M. of Stillwater, Minnesota; Frank M. of McCook, Nebraska; and Clyde. D. of North Platte, Nebr., and eleven grandchildren. Also one brother and four sisters, Luther M. Larimore, Mrs. J. H. Brissenden, and Mrs. L. R., Nicholson all of Benkelman, Nebraska; Mrs. Wm. Allender of Fairfield, Iowa, and Mrs. N. W. Goodwin of Elnora, Alta, Canada The funeral services were conducted at the M. E, church, conducted by Rev. M. C. Smith. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1919

Porter Larimore

Porter Larimore was born near Pittsburg, Pa. February 18, 1880, and departed this life from his home in Benkelman, Nebraska, July 10, 1919, age 89 years, 4 months and 28 days. His parents removed to Ohio when be was our years old. There he grew to maturity, and was married March 24, 1853 to Miss Mary C. Neighbor. They resided in Ohio until the year 1865, when they removed to Illinois, from which point they removed in the fall of 1888 to Benkelman, Nebraska, where they have since resided.

He is missed and mourned by the widow and seven children, namely; Mrs. N. W. Goodwin of Elmore, Alta, Canada; Mrs. Levi Nicholson of Dundee, Kansas; Mrs. Wm. Allender of Fairfield, Iowa; Mrs. J. H. Brissenden, and Mrs. Frank Sherbundy of Benkelman, Nebraska; and J. P. and L. M. Larimore, of Benkelman. He leaves also sixteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren, beside of large host of admiring friends.

He united with the Methodist Episcopal church when 24 years of age, and from her folds went to join the church of the First Born on High. Never robust, yet he lived to an unusual age, and retained his mental faculties almost unimpaired till the last. He was able, when the weather was good, to walk to town almost every day, but for the Iast seven weeks of his life, he was confined to the room, and most of this.time to his bed, where be quietly awaited the homeward call.

Funeral services were conducted by the writer at his late home on the afternoon of the 17th, when the body, worn with time, was interred in the local cemetery, to await the call of God to the home of the soul, in the land of unclouded day.

G. W. Paul

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1944

William H. Larned

William H. Larned, pioneer civil engineer, banker and business man of Haigler, died in the hospital at Wray, Colo., last Sunday morning.

Mr. Larned was 85 years old, but had been coming to his office every day to care for his insurance and real estate business, until about two weeks ago, when he contracted a heavy cold. Not making a satisfactory recovery, he went to the Wray hospital where he seemed to be making progress, but early Sunday morning a heart attack brought the end quickly and unexpectedly.

The funeral will be held at the Methodist church in Haigler Friday afternoon at 2:30.

Interment will be in the Haigler cemetery.

(Researcher note: Burial records for the Haigler cemetery show a birth date of 7-10-1858 and a death date of 4-23-1944. Records also show he was the husband of Ida J. Porter.)

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1999

Carol (Bradley) Larsen

McCOOK--Carol Larsen, 62, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb.

She was born July 9, 1937, at Falls City, Neb., to William Clarence and Lucille (Birt) Bradley. She grew up in Benkelman, Neb., where she graduated from high school. She received her beautician's training in Hastings, Neb.

On June 21, 1958, she married Dale Larsen at North Platte, Neb. They made their home in Lincoln, Neb., and in 1961 moved to Dallas, Texas. They moved to Denver, Colo., in 1973 and came to McCook, Neb., in 1977 where she was employed by Dayco for more than 20 years.

She was a member of the Memorial United Methodist Church in McCook.

She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, Dale, of McCook; two sons: Tony and wife, Kelly, of Las Vegas, Nev., and Rodney and wife, Teresa, of Dighton, Kan.; her mother, Lucille Bradley, of Benkelman; two sisters, Jeanine and husband, Norman Wallace, and Charlene and husband, Lynn Fanning, all of Aurora, Colo., and five grandchildren.

Services for Carol Larsen were held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, at the Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Marie Coffey was the organist and Kathy Latta sang "Amazing Grace" and "The Yellow Rose of Texas." Pallbearers were Jeff Crick, Lewis McFarland, John Miller, Wes Yeager, Darrell Brown and Vony Carfield. Interment was in the Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook. Herrmann Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1995

Verna LaRue (Harper) Larsen

LIBERAL, Kan.--Verna LaRue Larsen, age 65, died Thursday, May 18, 1995, at Southwest Medical Center in Liberal, Kansas.

She was born in Stratton, Nebraska, on February 7, 1930,to Harry and Irene (Cobb) Harper.

She was married to Robert E. Powell on August 17, 1947, in Stratton. They moved to Liberal from Aurora, Missouri, in 1960. Powell died December 26,1986. She married Kenneth E. Larsen in Liberal on May 5, 1973. She owned and operated Verna's Beauty Salon in Liberal.

Memberships included the First United Methodist Church of Liberal and the Ola Chapter 317, Order of Eastern Star, in Stratton.

In addition to her husband, Kenneth, she is survived by a son, Richard Powell, of Lubbock, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Susan Robinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; a brother, William Harper, of Wichita, Kansas, a sister, Donna Jean Martin, of Stratton; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

A funeral service was conducted Saturday, May 20, at 11 ;a.m. at the Kitch Funeral Home in Liberal with the Rev. Charles Winkler officiating. Additional services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 22, at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Stratton with the Rev. Katherine Bullard officiating and burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton.

Bearers were Richard Powell, Jeffery Grantham, Chad Grantham, Larry Robinson, Jeff Robinson and Kenneth Martin. Marjorie Redfield provided organ music. Jones Funeral Home of Stratton was in charge of local arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1973

Fredolph “Fred” Larson

Fred Larson was born on August 1, 1894. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Larson of Wausa, Nebraska. He passed away on April 11, 1973, at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Grand Island, Nebraska.

He enlisted in the Army, October 4, 1917 and was honorably discharged on the 9th of March, 1919.

He was a farmer and the caretaker of the Haigler Cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; his father and mother, one brother, two-half brothers and two half-sisters.

He leaves to mourn a stepmother of Hilmar, California; two step-sons, Roy Workman in Colorado and Cecil Workman of Haigler, a step-daughter, Mildred and husband Lloyd Bragg of Haigler and other relatives.

Services were held in the Haigler Methodist Church in Haigler Sunday, April 15, 1973 at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Hiram Lilley officiated. Organist was Mrs. Florence Daniels and a quartet consisted of Mrs. Virginia Harford, Don Harford, Ray Harford and Mrs. Helen Woods. The selections of songs were "Rock Of Ages" and "In The Garden." Bearers were Floyd Trembly, Keith Day, Albert Zuege, Art Klinzman, Charles Workman and Tom Pearson.

Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery located in Haigler with the Haigler American Legion Post No. 134 in charge of the committal. Arrangements were by the Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1971

Leona Irene Latham

Leona I. Latham passed away at the Dundy County Hospital on Saturday at the age of 87 years. She had been a resident of the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home for the past two years. She was laid at rest beside her parents at the cemetery at Superior, Nebraska after funeral services at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman on Tuesday morning.

Miss Latham was identified with the R. D. Druliner law firm for over fifty years, a career which began in 1906 after earlier experiences as a school teacher in the Dundy county rural schools. After attending the Grand Island Business College, she entered into the law office of Mr. Druliner and as the years passed she entered upon the ambitious project of becoming a lawyer and in January, 1927 passed the examination and was admitted into the Nebraska Bar Association as a practicing attorney.

Miss Latham's association with Dundy county was in the truest pioneer tradition coming here in 1886 to a farm northwest of Benkelman. She left the farm in 1892 to move to Benkelman to help her parents in one of the first photographic studios in the town. She was a member of the first graduating class of the Benkelman High School.

Miss Latham won the trust of her associates and clients who by their experience with her found her to be most efficient and kind. Her loyal services were extended in many community affairs. She was steadfast in her allegiance to the purposes of the Methodist Sunday school, and served as secretary and the church treasurer for some fifty years. She was also called to serve the City of Benkelman in various capacities and was the City Attorney and City Treasurer at various times. She also served with distinction as the treasurer of the Benkelman School District No. 16 from 1945 to 1968 and served as a member of the Dundy County Selective Service Board for 15 years through World War II and the Korean conflict. She was a charter member and a faithful member of the Benkelman Woman's Club and served on many committees and boards of many community organizations through her long and illustrious career. She was always devoted to the high purposes of education, and used her influence in many instances for the benefit of the young.

There have been few people in the history of the town who enjoyed a position of high trust and prestige comparable to that which Miss Latham had merited in her long career. In the business world she was the ultimate in efficiency and in her private life she was friendly, kind, considerate and generous. Hers was a life of sharing and the full employment of her talents in the common interest.

Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman on Tuesday morning with the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. Mrs. Gwen Bauer was the organist and the casket bearers were Leon Preston, Don Anderson, Gaile Dunn, Sam Jones, John Dunn and Roy Davis. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Walsh, Paul Morris, Elmer Barger, August Schrader, Peter Christensen, John Baer and Kenneth Oakley. Interment was at Superior, Nebraska. The Jones Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.

Leona Irene Latham was born August 18, 1884 at Superior, Nebraska, the only child of Samuel C. and Nannie Wells Latham, and passed away Saturday, September 11, 1971 at 87 years and 23 days of age.

She moved from Superior in 1886 to a farm northwest of Benkelman. She left the farm in 1892 and moved to Benkelman to help in the Photographic business. Her parents operated one of the first photography shops in Benkelman.

Leona graduated from Benkelman High School with the first graduating class in 1901. In 1901, 1902 and 1903 she taught school in District No. 3 with 39 pupils.

She attended the Grand Island Business College in 1903 and then taught in the Doane Schools for three years.

She began work with the Druliners in 1906 and served with the legal firm for over fifty years. She was admitted to the Bar in January 1927 as a practicing lawyer.

Leona Latham became City Attorney in 1946 and served for several years. She was City Treasurer in 1964. During World War II she was appointed to the Draft Board for Selective Service and served for about 15 years through the Korean Conflict.

Leona Latham was a member of the Woman's Club and of the United Methodist Church.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1993

Rubye Delores (Mann) Latimer

GOODLAND, Kan.--Rubye Delores (Mann) Latimer was born October 14, 1913, at the family home near Beardsley, Kansas, in Rawlins County to Oscar M. and Ida Belle Mann. She died Thursday, April 15, 1993.

Rubye knew hardships during her growing-up years. but with the love of her parents, brothers and sisters she was always happy. There was a special bonding between her and her family.

Rubye attended Busy Bee Grade School in Rawlins County near Beardsley. She attended two years at Goodland (Kansas) High School, two years at Quinter (Kansas) High School and graduated with the Class of 1931. She also attended Capital Beauty School in Omaha, Nebraska.

December 16, 1933, Rubye married George Robin "Bud" Latimer in Atwood, Kansas.
Rubye and Bud weren't blessed with children of their own, but her many nieces and nephews thought of her as a mother and she loved each of them in their own special way.

Rubye and Bud farmed in the Edson. Kansas, area for many years. They also lived in California, Colorado and New Mexico. She was very fond of farm animals and her special companion was Tippie, her border collie.

Rubye moved to 1016 College in Goodland after her husband died January 2, 1976. She enjoyed helping friends, neighbors and relatives. She did volunteer work for the Good Samaritan Home and her church which she loved so much. Rubye accepted Christ Jesus as her personal saviour on March 21, 1976, and was baptized at the First Christian Church on Easter, April 18. 1976.

Rubye was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents; two sisters, Rita Elaine and Opal Schmid; seven brothers, Chris, Claude, Clifford, Harry, Hardin, Orville and Marvin Mann.

Surviving her are five sisters, Golda Vohs of Siliom Springs, Arkansas, Viola Raines of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, and Hazel Lavell, Thelma Ham and LaVerne Ham, all of Benkelman, Nebraska. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, a large number of nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends.

Services were held at the First Christian Church in Goodland April 19, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Roy Helmes officiating.

Bearers were Bradley Mann, Craig Mann, Bill Latimer, Tom Ham, Bob Mann and Calvin Semler. Burial was in the Goodland Cemetery with arrangements by Koons Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1976?

George R. (Bud) Latimer

Services for George R. (Bud) Latimer, 67, who died Tuesday, January 20, at the Northwest Kansas Medical Center, Goodland, were held Friday, January 23, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church in Goodland. Rev. Roy S. Bishop, the regular pastor, and Dr. A. P. Vohs, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, a nephew of the deceased, officiated.

Mr. Latimer was born January 14, 1909 in Atwood, Kansas, the son of J. W. and Ivy Latimer. He was educated in the Rawlins County school system and Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.

On December 16, 1933, he married Rubye D. Mann at Atwood.

In the early 1940's, the couple moved to Gallup, New Mexico where he worked for the Santa Fe railroad, They returned to Kansas in 1945 where they engaged in farming near Edson for many years. For the past five years, Mr. Latimer engaged in a cattle feedlot

He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and a member of the Goodland Elks Lodge and the Sherman County Cattlemen's Association.

Mr. Latimer had complained of not feeling well Tuesday morning at his farm home, was taken to the Medical Center where he succumbed to a heart attack about four o'clock that afternoon. He suffered his first heart attack three years ago. He and his wife had purchased a home in Goodland two weeks ago and planned to make the Sherman County seat their retirement home. Mr. Latimer was a brother-in-law of Hazel Lavell, Thelma and LaVerne Ham of Benkelman.

Survivors include his widow, Rubye, of the home; a brother, Wayne Latimer, Atwood; and other relatives.

Burial was in the Goodland Cemetery with honors performed by B.P.O.E. 1528.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September

Alpheus T. Latshaw

Dundy county friends of many years ago will regret deeply the passing of A. T. Latshaw, early pioneer of Dundy county, homesteader, farmer, former sheriff and one of the most highly respected citizens of his day and time. During his life here Mr. Latshaw won and maintained the respect and esteem of our people to an extent seldom attained by a fellow citizen and his passing will be learned of with the deepest sorrow and regret at this time.

The Post is indebted to Mrs. Sarah Fish for the following obituary and account of his passing taken from the Monnet, Missouri, Daily Times:

A. T. Latshaw, well known farmer, died at his home on highway 16 east of Monnett at 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning, September 11, after an illness of four months with heart trouble.

The funeral will be held at the home at 1:30 o'clock Friday afternoon and burial will take place in the Spring River cemetery under direction of H. I. Bradford, undertakers. His wife and son, Orville; brother, Earl Latshaw of Cortland, Nebr.; and two sisters. Mrs. Amelia Wilson of Salt Lake City, Utah; were at his bedside at the time of his death. His daughter, Mrs. Hazel Merrington of Chioago, Ill., and other relatives will be here for the funeral.

Alpheus T. Latshaw was born at Barkville, Pa., November 21, 1861. He moved with his parents to Iowa where they lived one year and from there they went to a farm near Cortland, Nebr. Later they moved to Benkelman, in western Nebraska, where Mr. Latshaw was married to Miss Ella Fish on March 2, 1893, where they made their home for eighteen years. Nineteen years ago they moved to a farm east of Monnett where they have since made their home.

Mr. and Mrs. Latshaw were the parents of nine children, three of whom died in infancy. Those surviving the father are Irwin Latshaw of Florida, Mrs. Blanche Wigger of Milleken, Colo.; Mrs. Hazel Merrington, Chicago, Ill.; Levi Latshaw of Cortland, Nebr.; Mrs. Dorothy May Johnson of Milleken, Colo., and Orville Latshaw of Monnett.

Besides these he leaves three sisters and three brothers who are Mrs. Amelia Wilson of Salt Lake City, Utah; Samuel Latshaw, Cortland, Nebr.; Mrs. Marguerite Pittman, Chetek, Wis.; Dayton Latshaw, Chetek, Wis.; Mrs. Jessie Moots, Hallam, Nebr. and Earl Latshaw, Cortland, Nebr.

Mr. Latshaw was a good citizen and highly esteemed by all who knew him.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1983

Zelma B. (Harding) Latta

Mrs. Zelma B. Latta, age 86, Stratton, Nebraska, a resident of El Dorado Manor, Trenton, died Thursday night, December 23, 1982, at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman

She was born July 15, 1896, at Wilsonville, Nebraska, to Alva G. and Mary (Bertwell) Harding. She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1916. She spent two years teaching school in the Pine Ridge area of Nebraska.

She was married to Albert M. Latta at Norton, Kansas in 1918. To this union were born three sons and four daughters. They spent most of their married life farming in the Trenton and Stratton areas before retiring to their home in Stratton.

Zelrna was baptized in the Christian Church in Beaver City and was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Stratton. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, American Legion Auxiliary and Busy Bee Club.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Paul, and one grandson, Jimmy.

She leaves to mourn her passing her sons Albert Jr. and wife, Redonda, and Willard and Arda, of Stratton; daughters, Marjorie Miles and Betty Latta of Stratton, Dorothy and husband, Wayne Baker, of Minneapolis, Kansas, Donna and husband, Morten Grosse, of Greeley, Colorado, and daughter-in-law, Michele Latta, of Grants Pass, Oregon; 17 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, December 27, 1982, at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church in Stratton, Nebraska, with Rev. Dale Coates and Pastor Duane Egle officiating.

Beth Kollmorgen accompanied on the organ while a quartette of Wallace Gummere, Richard Stahly, Arthur Hawkinson and Daniel Rife sang "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross."

Pallbearers were Jerry Latta, Dick Miles, Lynn Latta, Phil Miles, Todd Latta, Mark Latta, Casey Latta, Bruce Grossee, Calvin Baker and Tim Latta.

Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton, Nebraska, with Jones Funeral Home, Inc., of Stratton in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 2007

Albert J. “Bert” Latta

Albert J. Latta, 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at his home in Stratton, Neb.

He was born on Dec. 26, 1920. at Stamford, Neb., to Albert M. and Selma (Harding) Latta. After moving to Stratton, Bert attended and graduated from Stratton High School.

In 1942, he was inducted into the United States Army where he served his country during World War II. Upon receiving his honorable discharge in 1945, Bert returned to Stratton, and in 1947 he opened Latta Repair where he provided quality auto parts and repair to Stratton and the surrounding area.

On Feb. 12. 1950, Bert was united in marriage to Redonda M. Golding at Stratton, and to this union, three sons were born: Jerry, Lynn and Todd.

In later years, Bert was joined by two of his sons, making Latta Repair a true family business. Together they built the business into a full service automotive care center, providing specialized service for many years.

When Bert wasn't busy at the shop, he found time to spend in his garden where he enjoyed growing fruits and vegetables that he shared with family and friends. He kept a meticulous and well-manicured lawn and enjoyed spending time working on various woodworking projects. One of his greatest loves was spending time with his family. Whether it be a major repair job or simply a weekend project, Bert was there with his family, working side by side, enjoying every minute. His family always came first.

In 2001, Bert made the decision to retire, and he and his family closed Latta Repair after serving the community for more than 54 years. He will be remembered as a quiet, well-mannered man with a keen sense of humor. His legacy as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend will live forever in the hearts of those he touched.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters Donna, Dorothy and Betty, and a brother, Paul.

Those who survive him include his loving wife of more than 56 years, Redonda Latta, of Stratton; sons Jerry and wife, Diana Lynn, of Stratton, Lynn and wife, Sandy, also of Stratton, and Todd and wife, Janet, of St. Paul, Neb.; a sister, Marjorie Miles, of McCook, Neb.; a brother, Bill Latta and wife, Arda, of Stratton; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. CST at the Community United Methodist Church in Stratton with the Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Interment with military honors was in the Rose Hill Cemetery near Stratton. Arrangements were under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Stratton.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1992

Eileen Ella (Hyde) Lau

INDIANOLA, Iowa--Eileen Ella (Hyde) Lau was born June 22, 1919, at Strawberry Point, Iowa, the daughter of James and Margaret (Brown) Hyde. She died Sunday, July 12, 1992, at the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa, following a brief illness.

Eileen graduated from Strawberry Point High School and on December 8, 1940, she was united in marriage with Robert "Bob" Lau at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Garnavillo, Iowa.

They were motel and apartment managers and for the last 12 years they resided in Indianola, Iowa,

Surviving besides her husband. Bob, is one son, Gary, and his wife, Gloria, of Dallas, Texas; six grandchildren, JaNan (Wilson) Cooper of St. Francis, Kansas, Jason Wilson of Benkelman, Nebraska, Kristine Mistier, Scott Lau, Cheri Carroll and Candy Carroll; one great-grandson, Tyson, and one sister, Maxine Becker of Decorah. Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Barbara K. Carroll, on January 2, 1979, and three brothers, Clark, Donald and Leo.

Services were held Wednesday, July 15, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. at Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home in Garnavillo, Iowa, with the Rev. Neal Solomonson officiating. Bearers were Scott Lau, Andy Mistier, Jason Wilson and Greg Cooper. Interment was in the Garnavillo City Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 2000

Ethel L (Gard) Laughlin

ADAMS--Ethel L Laughlin, 90 years of age, of Adams, Neb., passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2000, in the Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born on July 23, 1910, at Beaver Crossing, Neb. She graduated from Goodland (Kan.) High School and the Grand Island (Neb.) Business School.

She and Joseph W. Laughlin were married on Aug. 25, 1929, in Goodland. She taught in rural schools in the Goodland area for several years. They lived in Benkelman, Neb., until 1987 when they moved to Beatrice, Neb. Joseph died on Dec. 23, 1992, and Ethel moved to Adams in 1997.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Adams; Chapter Z, P.E.O., in Beatrice; Holly Chapter No. 233, Order of Eastern Star, in Benkelman; Vesper Chapter No. 9, Order of Eastern Star, in Beatrice, and had been active in various civic groups in Benkelman.

Survivors include her son, Dr. Kenneth Laughlin and wife, DeAnna, of Adams; daughters: JoAnne and husband, James Mather, of San Diego, Calif., and Donna Rae and husband, Robert Lutz, of Camarillo, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents, Edward and Nora (Fish) Gard; 4 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000, at the First United Methodist Church in Adams with the Rev. Rob Visscher officiating. The graveside service was held at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman on Monday, Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Spearow officiating. Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel of Beatrice was in charge of arrangements. A memorial has been established to the Gold Crest Retirement Center with Janet Trout in charge.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1976

David Allen Laughlin

Funeral services were held for David Allen Laughlin, 80, at the United Methodist Church in Goodland on Friday afternoon August 6^th, 1971. Laughlin was a brother of our fellow townsman, Joe Laughlin of Benkelman.

He passed away at his farm near Stafford, MO. on Tuesday, August 3^rd.

A native of Sherman county, he was born on his father's homestead south of Goodland, the son of Wiliam G. and Lillie Laughlin on November 21, 1895. He was a former prominent Sherman county farmer. He and his wife moved to a farm near Stafford, Mo. about four years ago.

He is survived by his widow of the home, four children, Betty Lee Harding, Stockton, KS., William Laughlin, Goodland, Patty Jean Martin, Marshfield, MO., and James Alden Laughlin, Danville, Kentucky. He is also survived by a sister, Maggie Hooper, Goodland, a brother, Joe, Benkelman, and 10 grandchildren arid two great grandchildren.

Denver Post, August 13, 1998

Andrew David Leonard

Andrew "Andy" Leonard of Lakewood, a student, died Aug. 3 in Denver. He was 15. Services were Friday at Southern Gables Church. Interment was in Golden Cemetery.

He was born Aug. 27, 1982, in Wheat Ridge. He was a student at Bear Creek High School where he had completed the 10th grade. His interests included hunting, fishing, skateboarding, paintball, and playing guitar.

He is survived by his parents, Ron and Debbie; two sisters, Cari and Kristy; his grandparents, Howard and Pearl Leonard, Joe and Annie Penna, and Bill Hardwick; and his great-grandmothers, Gladys Borchert and Margaret Leonard. Contributions may be made to any Norwest Bank, c/o Debra S. Leonard, in memory of Andy Leonard.

Printed in the Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1929

Elliott Jewell Laughlin

After many weary weeks of illness, Elliott Laughlin passed away at the home of his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Laughlin, on August 12. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at the residence and was conducted by Rev. James Walls. A special choir, Chas. Gipe and son Everett, Mrs. Adam Fauss and Mrs. Frank Johnson, with Mrs. Carl Erickson as accompanist, sang some of the songs that were especial favorites of the deceased. Rev. Walls spoke very finely on the exemplary value of a good life, such as had been lived by Mr. Laughlin. He spoke of the warm relationship existing between Mr. Laughlin and his pastor and church, also the great interest Elliott took in the affairs of his fellow men for few men were held in greater esteem by all his friends and neighbors. Beautiful flowers furnished by loved ones and loving friends were everywhere in evidence and it was well for in all his life he had always loved. flowers. Acting pallbearers were two nephews, Raymond and Dale Laughlin, Frank Johnson and son Herbert, Ed Peterson and Lewis Conrad, The following obituary was read:

Elliott Jewell Laughlin, son of Rev. R. W. and Nancy Laughlin, was born April 30th, 1881, and passed to his reward August 12, 1939, aged 78 years, 31 months, and 12 days. He united with the Methodist church when still a youth and has ever been a consistent member and church worker. Always of a cheerful disposition, he gave generously to his church and charity. His passing leaves to mourn him his four
children, Lee of McCook, Jewell of Lincoln and Buelah of Omaha and Rosalie of California; six grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Curlee of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming and Mrs. May Cavitt of Tunnel Hill, Illinois; one brother, G. E. Laughlin of Straham, in whose home he had resided for some time past. He was laid to rest in the Randolph cemetery.

Attending the funeral from a distance were Lee Laughlin of McCook. Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Laughlin and family of Lincoln; Mr, and Mrs. George Burkerd of Omaha; Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Johnson of Pacific Junction; Mrs. Harry McCollister of Glenwood and Mr. and Mrs. Walter ??.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1993

Joseph W. Laughlin

BEATRICE--Joseph W. Laughlin, 86, of Beatrice, Nebraska, died Wednesday morning, December 23, 1992, at Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born October 6, 1906. near Goodland, Kansas.

He and his wife, Ethel, who were married at Goodland on August 25, 1929, moved to Beatrice from Benkelman, Nebraska, in 1987.

He graduated from the Kansas City Mortuary Science School in 1932 and owned the Laughlin Funeral Home in Benkelman from 1939 to 1963. He also owned theLaughlin Furniture Store in Benkelman from 1939 until 1949 and operated the Dundy County
Bowling Lanes in Benkelman for several years.

From 1963 until 1973, he was administrator of the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

He was a member of the Centenary United Methodist Church in Beatrice and a past master of Justice Lodge 180, A. F. A.M. of Benkelman. He was a Jordan Medal Holder of the lodge and a member of the York Rite Masonic Bodies and the Tehama Shrine. He was a past worthy patron of Holly Chapter 233, Order of the Eastern Star, in Benkelman.

In 1989, he received a 50-year membership in the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association.

In 1957, he was presented an admiralship in the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska by Gov. Victor Anderson.

He enjoyed using his pilot's license, gardening and woodworking.

Those surviving him include his wife, Ethel L., of 1020 North 11th Street in Beatrice; a son, Dr. Kenneth L. Laughlin and his wife, DeAnna, of Beatrice; daughters, JoAnne Mather and her husband, James, of San Diego. California, and Donna Rae Lutz and her husband, Robert, of Camarillo, California; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lillie (Vale) Laughlin, two brothers and three sisters.

A service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, at the Centenary United Methodist Church in Beatrice with the Rev. Edward Bonneau officiating. Arrangements in Beatrice were by Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel.

Further services were held Monday, December 28, in Benkelman at 10:30 a. m. at the United Methodist Church with the Rev. Art Phillips officiating.

Organist was Betty Erdman. Wilbur Case, Elmer Case, Paul Erdman and Richard Bartholomew sang "I'll Fly Away" and "In The Garden."

Bearers were Eddie Watt, Paul Erdman, Bill Seybold, Mason Jones, Merle Wallace and Kenneth Gardner. Committal was by Justice Lodge No. 180 A.F. & A.M. with interment in the Benkelman Cemetery.

Arrangements in Benkelman were by Jones Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December? 1975?

Antoinette J. (Faimon) Laumann

Antoinette J. Laumann of Sterling, Colo, died Sunday in the Logan County Hospital at Sterling. She was a former resident of Stratton moving to Sterling in 1974, Mrs. Laumann was born March 27, 1907 in Kansas.

She was married May 1, 1930 at Rawlins County, Kansas to Albert Laumann and they moved to Stratton in 1924. Albert and her parents, Joseph and Mary Copriva Faimon, have preceded her in death.

Survivors include four sons; Theodore of Sterling, Eugene and Joseph, Stratton, and Alton of Hope, Ark.; one daughter Joan Laumann of Sterling; four grandchildren; three brothers, Ed Faimon, Trenton, Richard Famon, McDonald, Kan., John Faimon, Stratton; three sisters, Mary Micek and Lillian Sramek, both at Atwood, Anna Muslak, Goodland.

The rosary was recited in the Jones Funeral Chapel at Stratton and the funeral mass was Wednesday at 10.00 in Stratton's St. Joseph where she was a member. Father Conrad officiated. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

(Researcher note: Burial records for the Benkelman cemetery show a birth date of 3-27-1907 and a death date of 12-7-1975.)

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1920

Mrs. A.W. Laumann

Mrs. A.W. Laumann, living northeast of Parks, died last Saturday night at the home of E.J. Wooters, west of town, where she and her husband had stopped for shelter during the storm.

Mrs. Laumann came to town Saturday afternoon with her husband to do some trading and seemed to be enjoying good health. They started home about 9 o'clock and were overtaken by the storm. On nearing the home of E.J. Wooters, their car stopped on them and they walked to the Wooters' home to wait till the storm was over.

Shortly after reaching the house, Mrs. Laumann expired. She suffered a long siege of illness last winter from the flu, which left her heart in a weakened condition, and the shock and excitement of the storm hastened her death.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1977

Bernard J. Laumann

Bernard J. Laumann, born February 19, 1904 in Dundy County Nebraska, died Sunday, February 27, 1977 at the Gates Medical Center, in Denver, Colorado.

He was the son of Albert Laumann and Mary Jane McCaffrey Laumann. He was predeeded in death by one son Joseph Glen, one sister, three brothers and his father and mother.

He was married to Mabel A. Marshall at Akron, Colorado, February 19, 1928. He was engaged in farming in Dundy County until 1944, when he moved to Denver and began work at Gates Rubber Company, where he worked as shop Forman until 1969. Since that time, Laumann has been employed as Security Guard at the Centennial Race track in Denver, Colorado.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Mabel, a brother Adolph T. Laumann and wife Fern, one sister Alice Ballard and husband Thomas of Benkelman. Nebraska, other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, March 2, 1977 al 9:30 a.m, in the Presentation of Our Ladd, Catholic Church, Denver, Colorado.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1976?

Charles C. Laumann

Charles C. Laumann of 611 So. Denver Ave., Hastings, Nebraska passed away after a lingering illness Sunday, April 18, at the Mary Lanning Hospital at the age of 76 years„ 11 months, and 21 days.

Charles retired from farming and moved to Hastings in 1959. He was a member of the St. Cecilia Catholic Church of Hastings.

The Rosary was recited Tuesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Butler-Volland Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 21, at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Cecilia Church with the Rev. Gregory Pawloskie officiating. Graveside services and interment were at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at the St. Francis Cemetery, St. Francis, Kansas.

Survivors are his wife Grace, two daugbters. Wynona Goldsworth and husband Vern of Ft. Morgan, CO and Burdeen Laumann, Hastings, NE. Two stepsons, Paul Goedert and wife Donna of Hastings, Nebraska and DuWayne Goedert of Rocky Ford, Colorado. Two grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one step-great-grand-daughter. Two brothers. Adolph Laumann and wife Fern of Aurora, Colorado and Bernard Laumann and wife Mabel of Denver, Colorado. One sister, Alice Ballard and husband Tom of Benkelman, Nebraska; other relatives and friends.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1994

Hazel Iona (Mann) Lavell

BENKELMAN--Hazel Iona (Mann) Lavell, 76, died Saturday, April 16, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

She was born September 23, 1917, at Beardsley, Kansas, to Oscar M. and Ida (Blakley) Mann.

On June 20, 1937, at Atwood, Kansas, she married Wayne B. Lavell. They lived in California for many years where Hazel managed a clothing store.

She was preceded in death by her parents; their daughter, Beverly, in 1972; two sisters; Opal and Ruby, and seven brothers; Chris, Claude, Harry, Orvil, Hardin, Marvin and Cliff.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne, of Benkelman, Nebraska; a son, Lany, and his wife, Mary, of Hemet, California; four grandchildren and four sisters: LaVern Ham and Thelma and her husband, Stanley Ham, all of Benkelman, Golda Vohs of Salem Springs, Arkansas, and Viola and her husband, Bob Rains, of Myrtle Creek, Oregon.

Inurnment will be at a later date at Greenhills Memorial Park in San Pedro, California.

Correspondence will reach Wayne at PO Box 111, Benkelman, NE 69021-0111.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1975

Mildred (Smith) Lavell

Mildred (Smith) Lavell, daughter of Jasper Newton and Ida Lenere Coggan Smith was born on a farm in Rawlins County, Kansas, on October 14, 1898, and passed away at the Dundy County Hospital on September 2, 1975.

She received her education in the rural schools of Rawlins County and graduated from the Atwood High School in 1919. Then she taught four terms in the elementary schools in that territory.

On May 20, 1923 she was united in marriage to James A. Lavell at McDonald, Kansas. They lived on a farm northwest of McDonald until 1947, when they bought a home in Benkelman, Nebraska where they have resided since then. She gave her life to the Lord in her youth and became a member of the United Brethren Church. When they moved to Benkelman she united with Baptist Church and was faithful in her attendance and work there as long as her health permitted. She was a trustee of the church and prepared the elements for communion service.

She was also a member of Eastern Star Lodge No. 396 of McDonald, Kansas and Rebecca Lodge No, 321 in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was also an active member of Al-Anon for over twenty years. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and two brothers.

Remaining to cherish her memory are her beloved husband James, and two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Baer, and Mrs. Goldie Booker of Goodland, Kansas and a brother, Rex Smith, of Brewster, Kansas besides a host of other relatives and friends.

Pall bearers were ????, Kevin Mears, Royce Smith, Duane Williams, Lyle Smith and Glenn Mears. Interment was in the McDonald Cemetery, McDonald, with funeral arrangements conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

When the summons comes for me to leave,
I pray, dear loved ones, do not grieve;
For I have only gone to be, with Christ throughout Eternity.
And those of you, who still remain,
Remember, there's a Heaven to gain!
Look backward, on the path you've trod,
And now prepare to meet your God.
And so, farewell, for this short while—
Instead of tears, just try to smile,
And meet me in that Home above,
Where all is peace, and joy and love.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1980

James Addison (Tim) Lavell

James Addison Lavell (Tim), son of James T. Lavell and Elizabeth M. Lavell, was born in Rooks County, Kansas on Jan. 13, 1898 and departed this life on May 24, 1980 at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 10 days. He died on the highway while driving to the cemetery to decorate family graves.

His early childhood was spent in Rooks County until moving with his parents to Arkansas and then later to Rawlins County, Kansas, where he grew to manhood.

He accepted Christ as his Saviour at a i country revival when a young man.

He was married on May 20, 1923 to Mildred Lillie Smith and they resided on their Cheyenne County farm until they retired. They moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where they bought a home.

Millie passed away after a long illness in 1975. Thereafter he lived in his brother's apartment house the remainder of his life.

He chose his friends for their honesty and integrity. He was very interested in Alcohol Anonymous and those needing help spending 25 years working in that organization. He was a loving and faithful husband, staying by his wife's bedside constantly during her long illness.

Those who remain to cherish his memory are three brothers and three sisters: Minor and wife, Nelm of Atwood, KS; Dale of McDonald, KS and Wayne and wife Hazel of Benkelman; Gertrude Trammell of Silvam Springs, Ark., Winnie Mears, Benkelman, NE; Hazel Lebow and husband Dale of McDonald, KS.

A nephew, DeVaughn Demicell of Calgary, Canada, made his home temporarily with them while a young man.

There are three sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews who join his many friends in cherishing his memory.

Services were held Tues., May 27, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. in the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. Organist was Gwen Bauer and Elmer Case was the soloist with the selections "He Touched Me" and "Sometime We'll Understand."

Bearers were Everett Gerdes, Kevin Mears, Royce Smith, Lyle Smith, Duane Williams and Glenn Mears.

Interment was in the McDonald Cemetery, McDonald, KS with funeral arrangements conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1986

Minor Martin Lavell

Minor Martin Lavell was born June 5, 1904, to James and Elizabeth Young Lavell in Rooks County, Kansas. He passed away July 22, 1986, at the Rawlins County Hospital in Atwood, Kansas.

The family moved to Rawlins County in 1912, where he attended elementary school.

Minor married Maxine Compton on September 4, 1926, and to this union six children were born: Lodema, Naomi, Leanna, Betty, Lorene and Eugene.

Maxine preceded him in death in 1955. In 1967 he married Nelma Reid of Atwood, Kansas, where he resided at the time of his death.

He was a member of the United Federated Church at McDonald, Kansas, the I.O.O.F. Lodge and attended the Christian Church at Atwood.

Minor lived his life for his family. He enjoyed visiting with people and his biggest enjoyment was working at the airport at Atwood.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine, hisparents, two sisters: Gertie Trammel and Hazel Le-r*w ; two brothers: Dale and Tim Lavell, a great-ftrandson, Kevin Williams, and a step-son, George Reid.

He is survived by his wife, Nelma; five daughters; Lodema McEvoy and husband, Bob, of Burwell, Nebraska, Naomi Osborn and husband, Bill, of Benkelman, Nebraska, Leanna Dean and husband, Harold, of Prescott, Arizona, Betty Williams and husband, Duane, of Denver, Colorado, Lorene Evans and husband, Jim, of Springfield, Illinois; one son, Eugene Lavell, and wife, Glenna, of Central Point, Oregon; step-sons; Jim Reid and wife, Charlene, of Slidell, Louisiana, Duane Reid and wife, Evelyn, of Denver, Colorado; 28 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.

Services were held July 24, 1986, at the First Christian Church in Atwood, Kansas, with Reverend Joseph Cunningham officiating.

The organist, Mrs. Earl Higley, accompanied soloist, Mrs. Leroy Holmes, with the selections "How Great Thou Art" and "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus."

Bearers were Norman Mears, Marlyn Miller, Gene Mears, Gary LeBow, Gail Miller and Ward Trammel.

Honorary bearers were Marty Lavell, Danny Dean, Byron Williams, Mike McEvoy, Ron Williams, Monte Hickman, Randy Osborn, Gary Worthy and Marty Hickman.

Interment was in Grace Cemetery at McDonald, Kansas, with a graveside service by I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 338.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March2005

Wayne B. Lavell

Wayne B. Lavell, 92, died on Sunday, March 6, 2005, at the Ramona Manor Convalescent Hospital in Hemet, Calif. He was born on Dec. 13, 1912, at Alcona, Kan., to James T. and Elizabeth M. (Young) Lavell.

On June 20, 1937, he married Hazel I. Mann at Atwood, Kan. They lived in California for many years where he was employed in the aircraft industry. He was a truck driver for a dairy in Artesia, Calif., for 12 years prior to moving to Benkelman, Neb., in 1974. He moved to Hemet in 1995 to be close to his son and daughter-in-law.

Preceding him in death were his wife; parents; a daughter, Beverly; three brothers: Tim, Dale and Minor, and three sisters; Hazel, Gertrude and Winnie.

Survivors include a son, Larry, and wife, Mary, of Hemet; four grandchildren: Todd Lavell of Mission Viejo, Calif., Mark Lavell and wife, Victoria, of Pacifica, Calif , Fred Knilans of Tustin, Calif., and Cassie Knilans of Hemet, and three great-grandchildren: Ashlee and Austin Lavell and Amanda Castillo.

Private inurnment was March 28, 2005, in Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palo Verdes, Calif. Miller-Jones Mortuary in Hemet handled the arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1912

George Lawless

George Lawless, the veteran editor and manager of the St. Francis Herald and one of the best-known newspapermen in Western Kansas, died at his home in St. Francis, Kansas, last Friday afternoon.

Mr. Lawless was one of the first settlers of Cheyenne County, and one of the foremost characters in the development of that section of the state.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1983

Foy Lawson

Foy Lawson, a resident of Benkelman for many years, passed away March 10, 1983, in Eugene, Oregon, at age 84. He is interred in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Eugene, Oregon.

Foy was born near Fordland, Missouri, in 1899, and lived there until he and his family moved to a farm near Benkelman in 1914. In 1922, he married Faye Moyer of Humboldt, Nebraska, and they had one son, William. Faye died in 1923.

Foy later married Dora Chapman of Benkelman and they had two sons, Donald and Dale, and a daughter, Mildred. Dora preceded Foy in death in 1942.

In 1945, Foy moved to Eugene, Oregon, where he operated heavy equipment for Lane County.

In 1949, he married Fannie Chapman of Benkelman, from whom he later obtained a divorce. Foy retired from active work in 1966 and spent the remainder of his life fishing, hunting and traveling.

Foy is survived by one brother, Lawrence, of Bend, Oregon. Foy is also survived by his children, William of Sand Point, Idaho; Donald of Winston, Oregon; Dale of Gulfport, Mississippi and Mildred Thien of Eugene, Oregon.

Foy had 15 grandchildren. 18 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Foy was a gifted natural musician, played several instruments, composed songs and wrote poetry.

He will be greatly missed by four generations of his family.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1971

Loice Willard Lawson

Funeral services for Loice Willard Lawson, 73, were held at the Christian Union Church in Stratton on Wednesday afternoon of this week. Mr. Lawson spent most of his early life in the Parks and Benkelman region and was a resident of the Big Timber Community in Cheyenne County, Kansas for ten years before moving to Stratton to accept a custodian position with the public schools several years ago. A heart attack some six years ago forced his complete retirement. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed fishing in the nearby Swanson reservoir. He was returning from a fishing expedition at Trenton Dam on Saturday when he suffered a fatal heart attack.

He was born December 17, 1898 in Kingman, Kansas, and passed away on Saturday, May 15, 1971, at the age of 73 years, four months and 28 days.

Survivors are his widow, Clara, three sons, Marvin of Loveland, Colorado; Raymond of Benkelman, and RMI Charlie of Honolulu, Hawaii; two daughters, Bertie Stroup of Benkelman, and June Golding of Stratton; 11 grandchildren and three great -grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews; three brothers, Leonard of Avondale, Arizona; John of Lincoln and Fil D. of Alma, Colorado. His parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

The Pastor, Robert Kallam, officiated, at the service. The singers were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Case, Norman and Eldred Cobb, accompanied by Mrs. Grace Brynoff at the organ. Pallbearers were Mike League, Howard League, Leland Dicke, Erwin Cushing, Warren Miller and Maurice Miller.

Interment was in the Rose Hill cemetery in Stratton under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1986

Marvin Filbet Lawson

Marvin Filbet Lawson, 63, of Loveland, Colorado, died at his home October 22, 1986.

He was born at Parks, Nebraska, October 10, 1923, to Willard Loice and Clara Priest Lawson.

He married Barbara Miller July 4, 1947, in Loveland.

He lived most of his childhood in Nebraska. He served during World War II from July, 1942, to November, 1945. He served overseas in North Africa and Italy.

Marvin moved to Loveland in 1946 and worked at King and Boise Payette Lumber Yards for a number of years, then worked at ABC Trailer factory until beginning college at CSU (Fort Collins) in 1959.

He graduated in 1963 and began teaching in Weld County School District No. 6 (Greeley). He had a Master of Arts degree from UNC. He retired from Greeley Public Schools (WCSD No. 6) in January, 1984. He also taught some night courses at Aims Junior College in Greeley.

He was a member of the Loveland First Baptist Church. He belonged to Phi Delta Kappa (honorary education) and national, state and local education organizations. He was a member of Camera Club and Woodman of the World Camp No. 83.

Marvin was a former member of Civil Air Patrol serving in many offices including Squadron Commander and Commandant of Cadets. He was a commercially rated pilot for single engine aircraft and flew several search missions while in Civil Air Patrol.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters: Kay Annette and husband, Roger Bokelman, of Windsor, and Sue Arlene and husband, Alpine Rodman, of Loveland; three grandchildren, Doug Allen and Troy Roger Bokelman and Connie Lynn Rodman; brothers: Raymond and wife, Dorothy Lawson, of Parks, and Charlie and wife, Ruby Lawson, of San Diego, California; sisters: Bertie and husband, Harold Stroup, of Benkelman, and June and husband, Don Golding, of Stratton; two aunts, six uncles, several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins.

Services were held Saturday, October 25, at the Loveland First Baptist Church in Loveland, Colorado, with Rev. Ross Sackman and Rev. John Turnage officiating.

Interment was in the Loveland Burial Park with Kibbey-Fishburn Funeral Home presiding.

McCook, NE Daily Gazette, April 2008

Vada Dell (Beeson) Leach

BIRD-CITY -- Vada Dell (Beeson) Leach, 80, died Thursday (April 10, 2008) at Cheyenne County Hospital.

She was born Nov. 23, 1927, in Cheyenne County, Kan. She married William "Bill" W. Leach and worked as a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, William Leach of Bird City; sons, Gary Leach of Bird City and Dexter Leach of Minneola, Kan.; daughters, Janice Baldwin of Cleveland, Tenn., and Deloris Sager of LaCrosse, Kan.; sister, Ona Edmonds of McCook; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services will be Monday, 10:30 p.m. (CDT) at Wesleyan Community Church in Bird City. Burial will be in the Bird City Cemetery.

Memorials may be given in her name to Cheyenne County EMTs, Cheyenne County Hospital or Good Samaritan Village, all of St. Francis.

Knodel Funeral Home of St. Francis is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1993

Charles "Chas" Kenneth Leach

IMPERIAL — Charles "Chas" Kenneth Leach, 84, died Tuesday (Jan. 12, 1993) at Chase County Hospital in Imperial.

He was born Dec. 7, 1908, in Dorchester, to Andrew and Rachel Fern (Blakeley) Leach.

On June 24, 1928, he married Margaret "Johnnie" I. Pugh at Torrington, Wyo. They farmed on the South Divide since 1930 and moved from the farm into Imperial in 1972. He retired in 1988.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church; IOOF; and Eagles, all of Imperial.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Dick Leach in 1950; and grandson, Dick Creveling in 1986.

Survivors include his wife of Imperial; two sons, Tommy Kenneth Leach of Austin, Texas, and Donnie Ray Leach of Hobbs, N.M.; three daughters, Dorothye Joanne Grantham of Greeley, Colo., Elizabethe Irene Creveling and Janette Kaye Rivers, both of Imperial; two brothers, Byron Leach of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Leland Leach of Walcott, Wyo.; four sisters, Mabel Bernard of Enders, Vernace Groff of Imperial, Sue Jackson of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Maxine Matson of Little Bear, Wyo.; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Services will be 11:30 a.m. MST Friday at the United Methodist Church in Imperial, with the Rev. Karl Lent officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Imperial.

Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. MST, Thursday.

Memorials may be given in his name and left at the Liewer Funeral Home in Imperial.

Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1955
Claude O. Leach
Claude O. Leach, well-known Benkelman resident, passed away at the family home on Monday afternoon of a heart attack.
His demise was sudden and occurred shortly after he had enjoyed a visit with friends.
He was 53 years of age.

(Researcher's note: 06-28-2010 - Received the following note from grandaughter: "There is an incorrect spelling of my grandfather's last name on one of your sites. It is Leech and not Leach. For validate, his birth date was Dec. 5, 1901 and his wife's name was Emma. They had 3 living adult children at the time of his death: Everett (Bud), Donna, and Ruby.

Kenneth Carl Leach

Kenneth Carl Leach was born February 15, 1928, in Bird City. Kansas, to William Hosea Leach and Hazel Delores Leach. He lived in Kansas until 1947 when he moved to Center, Colorado. His parents pastored the First Friends Church. In June of 1948 he married Shirley Mae Kopfman.

Ken farmed for a short time before starting and operating Leach Flying Service, which he did for the past 30 years. During that time he accomplished many things. His spraying business grew and spread all over the state. As an FAA flight instructor and examiner, he taught many people to fly. He also had a charter service through which he made countless Life Guard Flights.

Ken was a past member of the Center Kiwanis, Center Masons, and the Center United Methodist Church. He was very active and involved with search and rescue through the Colorado Wing of the Civil Air Patrol as a Search Coordinator. In 1983 he was honored to be inducted into the Colorado Aviation Historical Society Hall of Fame which was a great thrill and accomplishment to him.

Ken was very active in the lay-witness ministry of his church and led many people to the Lord. He was never shy about his faith in God and loved the Lord.

Ken was loving and caring to everyone he knew. He genuinely cared about his community and the services he rendered to it. He was a giver, not a taker, and did not expect anything in return.

He loved his family and did everything he could to help them through life. His friends were important to him and he put their needs first.

Ken died October 27. 1987, in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his two daughters: Jeannie Sanderson and Judy David; two sons-in-law; Byron David and Dan Sanderson; three grandchildren; Nick and Craig David and Joni Sanderson; two sisters, Darlene Beeson and Nadyne Bevan; one brother, Bill Leach; his mother-in-law, Gladys Kopfman; his fiancee, Ramona J. Harris, her son, John Harris, and family, and her daughter, Denise Willikè, and family.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 2000

Eileen (Roberson) League

BELLA VISTA, Ark.--Eileen Roberson League, 82, of Bella Vista died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at her home. She was born Nov. 14, 1917, in Lewellen, Neb., to Charles and Geneva Roberson.

She graduated from Max (Neb.) High School in 1935. She earned a teaching certificate at Hastings (Neb.) State Teachers College and taught school in southwest Nebraska.

She married Eugene Vearl League on June 9, 1940. She taught at Colorado Springs Bible College for two years. She was a pastor's wife and Bible school teacher for 25 years. She taught a ladies Bible class in Bella Vista from 1975 until April 2000.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Roberson, and a sister, Marjorie Conway.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene Vearl League, of 35 Enfield, Bella Vista, AR 72714; a son, Eugene Vearl League Jr., of Douglass, Kan.; a daughter, Anneva Verleen Shear, of Wild Rose, Wis.;.a brother, James Roberson, of Canon City, Colo., and five sisters, Dorothy Yost of Kremmling, Colo., Carolyn Rankin of Oshkosh, Neb., Mary Beth Teeter of Haxtun, Colo, and June Frank and Pauline Bird, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2000, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1908

Glen League

Glen League of Parks precinct, who was injured two weeks ago by the accidental discharge of a shotgun into his left arm, died last Sunday from the effects of the shock.

Soon after the shooting, Doctors Fuqua and Stewart were summoned and amputated the arm, but the loss of blood and the terrible shock to the boy were too great and death followed.

Funeral services were conducted at the Friends Church Monday by Rev. Emery and interment was made in the Friends Cemetery.

(Researcher note: There is a Glenn S. League buried in the Pleasant Valley cemetery with the dates of 1895-1911, son of Reuben & Emma. I do not know if this is the same person.)

McCook, NE Daily Gazette, May 9, 2005
Warren A. 'Mike' League
Monday, May 9, 2005
Nov. 19, 1923-May 6, 2005
STRATTON -- Warren A. "Mike" League, 81, of Stratton, died Friday (May 6, 2005) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.
He was born November 19, 1923, at Haigler, to Ray Edwin and Anna S. (Hawkinson) League. The family moved to their farm south of Stratton. He attended country school near his home and helped with work on the farm until he entered into the U.S. Army where he served his country in Germany during World War II.
Upon receiving his medical discharge, Mike returned to the Stratton area.
On Sept. 18, 1964, he married Shirley Ann Coleman at Danbury. The couple made their home in Stratton where they raised their family.
He was employed with Miller Weeder, and at Stratton Schools where he served as a janitor. He worked as a night watchman at Miller Manufacturing until the plant closed, and then went into business for himself, mowing and landscaping yards throughout the area. He served as caretaker of Rose Hill Cemetery for more than 23 years.
He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and was also a past member of the Stratton Volunteer Fire Department where he served as fire chief for many years. He was later given the title of Honorary Fire Chief.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Anna League; and three brother, Vearl, Everett, and Richard.
Survivors include wife Shirley League of Stratton; four sons, Raymond Dorothy and wife, Pam of Atwood, Ron Dorothy and wife, Tami of Wymore, Doug League and wife, Denise of Stratton, Brad League and wife Jill of Valley; one daughter, Carol Huffman and husband, Ken of Wichita, Kan.; seven brothers, including his twin brother, Evan League of Westminster, Colo., Bob League and wife, Marie of Porterville, Calif., Howard League and wife, Irene of Stratton, Kenneth League and wife Marcella of Brownwood, Texas, Marian "Buck" League and wife, Betty of Whittier, Colo., twin brothers, Raymond League and wife, Norma of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Roy League and wife, Ila of Stratton; two sisters, Eileen Freed and husband, Merle of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Delores Campbell and husband, Dick of Longmont, Colo.; sister-in-law, Arlene League of Trenton; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at the Christian Union Church in Stratton with the Reverend Steve Kellett and Roger Munson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow services at Rose Hill Cemetery near Stratton.
Memorials may be given in his name.
Visitation will be today from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Stratton.
Forch Funeral Chapel of Stratton is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1998

Beverly Jean (Haupt) Leckenby

VALPARAISO--Beverly Jean Haupt was born on Dec. 4, 1940, in Nebraska City, Neb., to Roy Wesely and Lena Louise (Clark) Haupt. She was raised on the family farm northwest of Nebraska City. She attended country school before graduating from the Nebraska City High School in 1959.

Beverly and Richard L. Leckenby were united in marriage on Aug. 28, 1960, at the Dunbar Presbyterian Church in Dunbar, Neb. Their marriage gave birth to five children: Deborah, Laura, Rachelle, Shawn and Candace.

Beverly received a degree in nursing from Southeast Community College. After living in many cities in Nebraska and Iowa, which included Benkelman, Neb., where she and her husband owned and operated Bud's Sporting Goods from 1974 through 1980, the family moved to Valparaiso, Neb. She worked at the Tabitha Nursing Home in Lincoln, Neb.

Beverly enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, gardening and sewing, and was an avid University of Nebraska "Go Big Red Husker Fan." Her greatest love was her grandchildren.

Beverly died at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln on Jan. 12, 1998, at the age of 57 years, 1 month and 8 days.

She was preceded in death by her father on March 31, 1993: her mother on Aug. 6, 1996; a brother, Donald; a sister-in-law, Vera Haupt; her father-in-law, Ralph Leckenby; two nieces: Nancy Haupt and Brenda Leckenby, and a great-niece, Kelsey Kempkes.

Survivors include her husband of Valparaiso; their children and spouses: Deborah and Walter Peck of Richmond, Mo., Laura and Douglas McIntosh of Lincoln, Rachelle and Kirby Winter of Spencer, Iowa, Shawn and Sherry Leckenby of Weston, Neb., and Candace and Travis Hanson of Sulphur, La.; grandchildren Megan, Scott, Zachariah and Lauren Peck, Brittany Winter, and Kristen and Sarah Leckenby; a sister, Dorothy and her husband, Robert Huffman, of Lincoln; two brothers: Jack and wife, Loreen, of Union, Neb., and William "Bill" and wife, Lois, of Lincoln; her mother-in-law, Marguerite Leckenby, of Nebraska City; two sisters-in-law: Virginia Haupt of Syracuse, Neb., and Carol and her husband, Andy Anderson, of Bellevue, Neb.; a brother-in-law, Tom and Sharon Leckenby, of Nashville, Tenn.; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Final rites for Beverly Leckenby were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998, at the Dunbar Presbyterian Church with the Rev. David Lovett officiating. Rosanna Meyer was the organist and Bruce Beccard sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace." Recorded selections included "Love, Me" by Collin Raye and “The Dance" by Garth Brooks. Pallbearers were Albert, Doug, John, Andy, Duane, Carl, Dwight, Dave and Jim Haupt and Terry and Vernon Huffman. Interment was in Cowles Hill Cemetery at Nebraska City. Arrangements were by Peterson Mortuary of Nebraska City.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1997

Paul E. “Judge” LeClair

OMAHA— Judge Paul E. LeClair, 69, a Nebraska Workers Compensation Court Judge, died of a heart attack Monday, Oct. 20, 1997, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Neb.

Judge LeClair was appointed to the Nebraska Workers Compensation Court on April 3, 1973, by Gov. J. James Exon. A native of Randolph, Neb., he was an undergraduate of Creighton University and received his doctor of jurisprudence from Creighton University School of Law in 1952. Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge LeClair was an attorney with Traveler's Insurance Company. He was a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association and the Omaha Bar Association.

In Nebraska State Bar Association judicial surveys, Judge LeClair consistently received the highest retention ratings awarded. He was regarded by his peers as a man of compassion, intelligence and integrity.

The Nebraska Workers Compensation Court judges, appointed by the governor, have statewide jurisdiction to hear disputed cases of job-related injuries, illnesses or deaths. Judge LeClair maintained an office at the Court's location in the Hall of Justice in Omaha.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, seven children and five grandchildren.

Services were held Saturday, Oct. 25, at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church in Omaha.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1992

Dave E. Leech

HASTINGS — Dave E. Leech, 67, Hastings, died Thursday (April 2, 1992) at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings, with the Rev. Clifford W. Reynolds officiating, with Masonic rites. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fairview Cemetery in Cambridge with military rites at graveside.

He was born Aug. 20, 1924, in Beaver City, to David and Opal (Henderson) Leech. He graduated from Parks High School in Parks and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict.

He married Velma Kinder Jan. 17, 1947.

He attended the National Gas Institute in Chicago and worked for ICN Energy for 32 years, retiring in 1987.

He was a member of the Mountain Slope Masonic Lodge # 186 AF & AM of Oberlin; Tehama Temple, Hastings York Rite, Eastern Star Acacia No. 39, Veterans of Foreign Wars, BPO Elks No 159, all of Hastings.

Survivors include his wife of Hastings, two daughters, Diana and husband Don Burr of Scott City, Kan., and Gloria and husband Duane Parr of Grand Island; a sister, Florine Fellers of Culbertson; and three grandchildren, Darett Burr, Taylor and Kelsey Parr.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a grandson, Deric Burr.

Memorials may be addressed to the Nebraska Boys Ranch, P.O. Box 639, Alliance, NE
69301-0639

Butler-Volland Funeral Home of Hastings is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1907

Lester Raymond LeFever

Lester Raymond LeFever, formerly of Dundy County, and later of Boulder, Colo., sacrificed his life in a heroic effort to squelch the flames in the destructive fire and explosion at Boulder early last Saturday morning, in which four others were killed and over one hundred injured.

The fire was discovered about midnight Friday night at the C&S freight depot and after a tireless and hopeless effort to extinguish the flames, the regular fire department called for the aid of the volunteer department of which Ray was a member, and he undertook the hazardous task of training the nozzle of the hose on the burning building, and was perhaps the closest to the flames when over a ton of dynamite was ignited in the building, blowing it to fragments and filling the air with missiles.

While none of these struck him, the force of the explosion was so great that it carried him more than 30 feet above the crowd. When removed to the hospital, it was found that both limbs had been broken and numerous internal injuries made life impossible for any length of time, although death did not come until about 10:00 the following day.

The deceased was well known in Dundy County, having spent much of his life among our people.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 2003

Robert Kent Lehmer

RAYTOWN, Mo. — Robert Kent Lehmer, 33, died Friday (August 15, 2003) at his home in Raytown, Mo.

He was born Sept. 2, 1969, in Stratton to James Richard and Nici J. (Nicholson) Lehmer. He moved with his family at an early age to the Kansas City, Mo., area where he lived most of his life, and was employed as a computer programmer.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Richard Lehmer, in November of 2001.

Survivors include his fiancé, Lara Kinser of Raytown; his mother Nici Lehmer of Kansas City, Mo.; one brother, John Lehmer and wife, Melissa of North Platte; and grandparents, Floyd and Vada Nicholson also of North Platte.

Graveside services are Wednesday, 11 a.m. (MDT) at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman with the Rev. Norman Prather officiating.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 2007

Robert E. Lemm

Robert E. Lemm, age 60, of Parks, Neb., died Sunday, May 27, 2007, at the home he shared with his wife, Joanne. Joanne and Bob have lived in Parks for almost four years, having moved there from Isle, Minn., on Nov. 7, 2003.

Bob was born in Mora, Minn., on March 8, 1947, the son of Lloyd and Louise (Ritchie) Lemm. He was raised in the Isle area and graduated from Isle High School in 1965. He was in the Army from 1966 to 1969, serving in Thailand for a year of his duty.

After his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned home to Isle, where he met and married his wife, Joanne. They had four sons: Chris, Bobby Joe, Shawn and Brian.

Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, working with wood, working on cars, music and spending time with his family and his many friends. He also enjoyed playing music and over the years was a member of three country bands: County Line, Doubletree and Country Ramblers. He even went back to school to become a certified auto mechanic.

Tragedy struck in 1988 when Bob's and Joanne's son Shawn died after being hit by
a car. Bob's family became even more important to him and his woodworking hobby became his way of feeling close to Shawn. He loved best to see how much the things he made brought joy to others, and often gave away things he'd made to sell.

Bob was always ready with his quick wit, a joke or especially his teasing for those he cared about. He was a great listener, cared about other people's problems, did what he could to help out and wished he could do more. His home was always open to anyone who needed a place to stay.

Bob also was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd.

He is survived by his wife Joanne; mother Louise; sons Chris, Bobby Joe and Brian; brother Dennis; sister Sharon; granddaughters Michelle and Roselynn; and numerous other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held at 11 a. m. on Friday, June 1, 2007, at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman, Neb., with the Rev. Sean Redmond officiating. Musical selections included "I Can Only Imagine" as performed by Mercy Me, “Believe" as performed by Brooks & Dunn, and "Flowers in the Rain," written by Robert for his wife, Joanne, as performed by Randy Sullivan. Services concluded at the chapel.

On Friday, June 8, at 11 a.m., a memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Isle. Inurnment with military honors will follow services at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Isle. Arrangements were under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.

McCook, NE Daily Gazette, May 31, 2007
Robert Eugene Lemm
Thursday, May 31, 2007
March 8, 1947 - May 27, 2007
PARKS -- Robert E. Lemm, age 60, died Sunday (May 27, 2007) at his home in Parks.
He was born in Mora, Minn., on March 8, 1947, the son of Lloyd and Louise (Ritchie) Lemm. He was raised in the Isle area and graduated from Isle High School in 1965. He was in the Army from 1966 to 1969, serving in Thailand for a year of his duty.
After his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned home to Isle, where he met and married his wife, Joanne. He went back to school to become a certified auto mechanic.
They have lived in Parks for almost four years, having moved there from Isle on Nov.7, 2003.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd, and his son, Shawn in 1988.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne; sons, Chris, Bobby Joe, and Brian; brother Dennis; sister Sharon; two granddaughters; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Local memorial services will be Friday, 11 a.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Sean Redmond officiating. Services will conclude at the chapel.
On Friday, June 8, 2007, at 11 a.m., a memorial service will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Isle, Minn. Inurnment with military honors will follow services at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Isle.
There will be no visitation or viewing. Memorials may be given in his name.
Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1996

Julius Herman Lemmert

SUN LAKE, Ariz.– Julius Herman Lemmert, age 82, of Sun Lake, Ariz., formerly of Haigler, Neb., died on June 17. 1996, at the Ogallala (Neb.) Community Hospital.

He was born on Oct. 25, 1913, in Franklin County, Neb., to Joseph and Emma (Schmidt) Lemmert. He attended country schools in Bloomington, Neb.

Julius married Stella Bramblett on Feb. 14, 1937, in Stratton, Neb. They made their home in Stratton until 1941, then moved to Haigler where they purchased a farm. In 1967 they moved into Wray, Colo., retiring in 1976 to Colorado Springs, Colo., and Sun Lake.

Preceding him in death were a brother, Clarence; a sister, Mabel, and a grandson, Jerry.

Survivors include his wife, Stella, of Sun Lake; a son, Randolph, and wife, Sharon, of Lemoyne, Neb.; two grandsons, Ron and Dan Lemmert, both of Ogallala, and sister-in-law, Doris Lemmert, of Kearney, Neb.

Cremation was at the High Plains Crematory in Sterling, Colo. A family committal service will be held at a later date. Draucker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1949

Jessie Grace (Gardner) Lemon

Although her passing did not occasion surprise on the part of hundreds of Dundy county friends and admirers, nevertheless there was sorrow in their hearts when the word went out that Mrs. B. E. Lemon had answered the final call last Friday, for she was a wonderful woman, measured from whatever standard you will. She had spent her life in Dundy county and from childhood until the end, won and retained the respect and esteem of all with whom the contacts of life had brought her. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor, a splendid and dutiful wife and mother and all of her days were spent in service and appreciation for those she loved and who in turn, loved her. For 17 years she had been in failing health and for 17 years she carried on with marvelous courage and fortitude, always thinking of her family and friends, rather than herself, and these facts made her going many fold more difficult for those who knew and so greatly appreciated her, because they had known for years that her time on earth was limited, at best. Even to the end she continued on in whatever way she could and only two or three weeks ago her engagement to conduct a service at her home in behalf of her church and her Master had to be cancelled because of a renewal of her serious affliction. But she was hopeful that she would be able to take up the cross she had been forced to temporarily abandon at an early date. And so it is that all who knew her so well and so much greatly appreciated her and they sorrow today with family members in her untimely passing.

Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, Max, Nebraska, February 7, at 1:00 p. m. Rev. H. T. Slagg, Benkelman Methodist Church, officiated, assisted by Rev. David Brynoff, pastor of the Baptist Church, Benkelman, Nebraska. Music was provided by a male quartette, Lloyd Boswell, Ross Druliner, Sr., D. E. Gallatin and John Baer, accompanied by Mrs. David Brynoff at the piano. The pall bearers were Harley Howard, Verle Raichart, Fred Scott, Jr., Otis Rickard, Tom Wilkins and Ora Lorance. Burial was in the Ash Grove cemetery.

Jessie Grace Lemon, eldest daughter of William and Florence Reeve Gardner, was born August 23, 1892, near Max, Nebraska, and departed this life February 4, 1949, in the Stewart Hospital, Stratton, Nebraska, at the age of 56 years, 5 months and 11 days.

The Max community has always been her home. When a young girl she joined the Max Methodist Church, was baptized and remained a faithful member throughout her life.

On August 25, 1915, she was united in marriage to Bert E. Lemon. To this union were born seven children, five of whom survive. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Roy Harley, on September 20, 1939, one daughter, Hope Jessie on September 14, 1942, and her parents.

Mrs. Lemon had been in failing health for years, although apparently quite well most of the time. Through the past month her illness became worse despite all that medical care and loving hands could do.

Her life speaks for itself, living as she did in the same community for 56 years. The people who knew her know all about the patience, the courage, the never-give-up spirit and the faith that saw her through.

She leaves to mourn her passing her husband and five children, namely Opal Humphreys, Dorothy Humphreys, Earl, Helen and Glen and eight grandchildren, all of Max, except Gary Lee Morris of Eugene, Oregon. She also leaves four sisters, Lena Rife, Stratton, Nebraska; Florence Jones, Benkelman, Nebraska; Lily Freemyer, Greeley, Colorado and Helen Queen, St. Francis, Kansas; two brothers, Richard, Max, Nebraska, and Raphael, Cambridge, Nebraska, besides many relatives and friends.

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