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  • Julie Golembiewski

    Mar 14, 2024

    Julie Golembiewski, 58 of Kimball, died at her home in Kimball on Friday, March 8.  Funeral arrangements are pending at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball.  A complete obituary will be published in next week’s edition.  Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....

  • Vonda Kay McCracken

    Mar 7, 2024

    Vonda Kay (Palmer) McCracken, one of three children of Jerry L. and Mary M. (Hanner) Palmer, was born January 31, 1966, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She grew up and attended school in Kimball, Nebraska. On June 14, 1987, Vonda was united in marriage to Terry McCracken in Bushnell, Nebraska. They made their first home in Bushnell, and were blessed with two daughters, Heather and Cinnamon. In 1994 the family moved to Holdrege, Nebraska for some time and eventually settling in Fairmont, Nebraska. Vonda was primarily a stay-at-home mom in her younger...

  • Donald Randall Webber

    Mar 7, 2024

    Donald Randall Webber was born on February 22, 1952, in Minden, Nebraska to Phillip and Val Jean (Secrest) Webber and parted this life on February 24, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska at Bryan East Hospital after a short illness. He attended Riverton school until ninth grade and continued his education at Franklin High School and graduated with the class of 1970. While racing stock cars in Smith Center, Kansas, he met the love of his life, Cathy. They were married in Ellis, Kansas on May 26, 1973. To...

  • Clifford M. 'Cliff' Johnson

    Feb 29, 2024

    Clifford M. "Cliff" Johnson, age 83, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastors Kyle Larson and Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursd...

  • Betty Y. Moore

    Feb 29, 2024

    Betty Y. Moore, 87, of Kimball, died at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Friday, February 23, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Rich Thomas officiating. Burial will be held in the Kimball Cemetery following the funeral service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Betty's...

  • Death Notice

    Feb 22, 2024

    Lawrence M Schadegg, 65, of Sidney died on February 19, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The Funeral Service date and time are pending....

  • Janice M. Anderson

    Feb 15, 2024

    Janice M. Anderson, 82, of Melbeta, died at the Kimball County Manor on February 1, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Kimball with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Janice's tribute wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Janice had a long 15 year battle with Alzheimer's & Dementia. In lieu of flowers the family has...

  • Jackie Sue Lean

    Feb 15, 2024

    Heaven gained its long-awaited guest on January 24, 2024, as Jackie Sue Lean, lovingly known by her family as “Susie,” aged 91, peacefully entered into eternal rest at Wyoming Central Hospice in Casper, Wyoming. Born on October 16, 1932, in Gridley, Kansas to Peter Middleton and Elsie Caroline (Gilliam) Scales, Susie’s journey was marked by love, laughter, and a profound impact on all who knew her. Raised alongside her sister, Twila Beth, and brother J Pete, Susie’s early years in...

  • Robyn M. (Hottell) Becker

    Feb 15, 2024

    Robyn M. (Hottell) Becker, 60, of Bushnell, died at her home in Bushnell on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Cremation has been held and Celebration of Life services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Sagebrush in Kimball with services conducted by the family. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Robyn's tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the Bushnell Fire Department. The family has entrusted the...

  • Lodge Cabot Carroll

    Feb 8, 2024

    Lodge Cabot Carroll, passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska on Sunday February 4th 2024, he was 70 years old. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and spent his childhood in Minatare and Kimball, Nebraska. He proudly served our great nation in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. While in service, he participated in Operation New Life in Guam, the relocation of Vietnamese refugees. He devoted 47 years in hospitals and rehabilitation centers as a medical technologist. He was a husband, father,...

  • Jadie Giorgis

    Feb 8, 2024

    Jadie Giorgis, a loving husband and father, a dedicated educator, avid fisherman, trivia enthusiast, sports lover and lifelong Wyoming Cowboys fan died on January 22, 2024 at the age of 82. There will be a small memorial service held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to leave condolences and share stories with the family. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Kimball or the donor's choice. The services for Jadie have been entrusted to th...

  • Dennis Dean Munoz

    Feb 8, 2024

    Dennis Dean Munoz received his heavenly wings in the early morning hours of February 1, 2024, at Kimball County Manor. After many years of ill health and chronic pain, Dennis was lifted into the arms of our loving Savior and is now rejoicing in glorious eternal life in Heaven. Following his wishes, cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share stories and leave condolences for the family. Memorials may be given in his...

  • Lenna Smith

    Feb 8, 2024

    Lenna Smith, 93, a beloved homemaker, and devoted mother, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2024. Following her wishes, cremation has been held and services will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share stories and condolences with the family. Memorials may be given to the Kimball County Manor or the Grace United Methodist Church in Bushnell. The services for Lenna have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Lenna Rose Smith was born in Burwell, Nebraska...

  • Elizabeth Lee 'Betty' Hays

    Feb 8, 2024

    Elizabeth Lee "Betty" Hays, 96, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away February 4, 2024, at the Mitchell Care Center. She was born October 6, 1927, in Lincoln, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna Elizabeth (Thompson) Larsen. Betty has resided in Nebraska for the past seven years, formerly of Pratt and Geneseo, Kansas. She graduated from Lincoln High School. She was married to Claydean Alvin Hays. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2007. Betty is also preceded in death by her parents; two...

  • Death Notice: Janice M. Anderson

    Feb 8, 2024

    Janice M. Anderson, 82, of Melbeta, died on February 1, 2024.  Memorial services are pending at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball.  Her complete obituary will be published in the Feb. 15 edition of the Western Nebraska Observer....

  • Karen D. (Larsen) Robinson

    Feb 1, 2024

    Karen D. (Larsen) Robinson, 88, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Cornerstone Community Church (Kimball Presbyterian Church) with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends stopped at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories of Karen with the family. Memorials may be given to either Cornerstone Community...

  • Larry John Brower

    Feb 1, 2024

    Larry John Brower, 82, of Rogers, Arkansas, and former longtime resident of Kimball, Nebraska, sadly passed away on January 22,2024. Cremation will be held with memorial service planned in Kimball, NE this coming Spring. He was born on January 27, 1941, in Arnold, Nebraska to Gerrit and Miriam Brower. Larry lived to serve his community and family. He was a Nebraska State Patrolman for 27 years, a Kimball County Commissioner for 20 years, ran a local Kimball, NE repair shop for over 40 years, and...

  • Joseph A. (Joe) Morgan

    Feb 1, 2024

    Joseph A (Joe) Morgan, age 80, of Kimball, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Kimball. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Vonnie Brown officiating. Burial will follow in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. Please visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Joe's Tribute Wall to share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in...

  • Jacquelyne 'Jaci' J. Aue

    Jan 25, 2024

    Jacquelyne "Jaci" J. Aue, 86, of Mitchell, NE and formerly of Kimball and Potter, died January 15, 2024, at Regional West Medical Center. The celebration of Jaci's life will be on Saturday, February 3 at Mitchell Berean Church at 11 am. Pastor Giles Armstrong will be officiating along with Pastor Doug Keener and Pastor Jon Simpson. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to KCMI Radio, Mitchell Berean Church, SonScape Retreats or to the Robert and Jaci Aue Living Trust to be divided among the...

  • Marie L. Joska

    Jan 25, 2024

    Marie L. Joska, 99, of Kimball, died at the Kimball County Manor on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Funeral services for Marie will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Randy Bohac officiating. Burial will follow in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may stop at the funeral home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to view her tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the...

  • Cristina C. Nickerson

    Jan 25, 2024

    Cristina C. Nickerson, 73, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, January 20, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Trinity United Methodist Church with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view her tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. The services for Christina have been entrusted to the Cantrell...

  • Kaleb D. Harms

    Jan 18, 2024

    Kaleb D. Harms, 29, of Pine Bluffs, died at his home in Pine Bluffs on Monday, January 8, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Inurnment will be held in the Pine Bluffs Cemetery following the service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Kaleb's tribute wall to share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in his memory...

  • Flora 'Flo' Elaine Robbins

    Jan 18, 2024

    Flora "Flo" Elaine Robbins 94, of Kimball, Nebraska, died at Kimball Health Services Hospital on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday January 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Randy Bohac officiating.  Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Flo's tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her memory to Trinity United Methodist Church or the Kimball...

  • Katherine Dolcater Lockwood

    Jan 11, 2024

    Katharine Dolcater Lockwood, 80, of Estes Park, Colorado, died at Kimball Health Services on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Cremation has been held and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Katharine's tribute wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to Trinity United Methodist Church, Boy...

  • Steven Richard Thompson

    Jan 11, 2024

    Steven Richard Thompson, 71, of Pine Bluffs, WY passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2024, in a Denver, Colorado hospital. Steve was born to Richard Thompson and Melvia Stouffer on April 28th, 1952 in Vinton, Iowa. Steve grew up in Western Nebraska and Southeast Wyoming.  His sophomore year in high school, he moved to Pine Bluffs and was raised by his grandparents, Dallas and Bernice Wood. They were very supportive of his love for football, basketball and track, which he excelled in. He had...

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