Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First
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On June 25, 2024, the world lost a great man, and Heaven gained its most cheerful angel. Born on July 29, 1944, Boniface Joseph Mirelez was welcomed into the world by Lloyd and Margaret Mirelez in Gilcrest, CO. Bonny, as he became known, was truly a bright light and happy soul. Among the many who feel his absence is his long-time love, Juanita Mirelez, and his children, Kim Rodgers, Angela (Jimmie) Rose, Lewis Mirelez, Jason (Jasmine) Mirelez, Ben (Lori) Mirelez, and Gina Mirelez. Bonny will be...
Heaven celebrated as they welcomed Gene Edward Grossnicklaus home. On June 26, 2024, surrounded by his children in his home, Gene Edward Grossnicklaus passed away from this world after a courageous battle with cancer. Gene Edward Grossnicklaus was born on October 15, 1950, the third of eight children born to Raymond and Leona Grossnicklaus in Shelby, Nebraska. When he was 15 years old, he met the love of his life, Mabel "Snookie" Brumbaugh. Gene graduated from Aquinas High School in 1969. Shortl...
Jon Oliver Foote, age 63 of Decherd, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2024. Jon was born March 17,1961, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Ron and June Foote. He was the youngest of nine siblings. Jon lived in Spirit Lake, Iowa, Polk, Nebraska, and Lincoln Nebraska, where he met Lori Watson. They became high school sweethearts and married on October 25, 1980. Jon and Lori moved to Colorado to pursue Aviation Maintenance training, graduated in 1984 from Colorado Aero Tech, and...
Evelyn J. Lewison, 73, of Kimball, died at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne on Monday, May 26, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on July 20, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. The service will be Live Streamed on the Cantrell Funeral Home Facebook page. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share stories and condolences with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the family. The arrangements have been entr...
Funeral services for Brent Kevin Curyea, 67, will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 12, 2024 at the Glendo Community Church, 118 North Paige Street, in Glendo, Wyoming with Pastor Benny Hill officiating. Brent died Monday, June 24, 2024 at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas, Wyoming. He was born Sunday, August 12, 1956 in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of Donald Milton and Thelda Faye (Anderson) Curyea. Brent was married to Doris Fay Klinginsmith on July 14, 1979 in Laramie,...
A celebration of life for Janet Steele Wells will be held 11 a.m. July 5, 2024, at Cantrell Funeral Home, 609 S. Walnut St., with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Born in Bushnell and raised in Kimball, she passed in Casper, Wyoming, on Oct. 19, 2023. Janet was preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Wells, daughter Tammy Wells Seidler, and parents Maurice “Stub” Steele and Viola Hammond Jelinek. Survivors are by daughters Tonya, Billie and Rebecca; son Ron; grandchildren Billy, Lauren, Shelby, Austin and Hunter; great-g...
Margaret C. (Yeager) Noah, 94, of Sterling, CO passed away June 17, 2024 in Kimball, Nebraska. At Margaret’s request cremation has taken place and family services will be held at a later date. Margaret was born March 10, 1930 on a farm outside of Wewoka, Oklahoma to Loren C. and Allie Elizabeth (Jeffreys) Yeager. Margaret was one of six children. Margaret played half court basketball in High School and graduated salutatorian from New Lima High School in May of 1947. She married Eddie Martin N...
Donely D. Brunner, 76, of 15 Lakeview Heights, Brule, Nebraska, 69127 passed away on June 9, 2024, at his home. Don was born January 23, 1948, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the son of Edward Victor and Laura Irene (Carlson) Brunner. Don proudly served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Following his service, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines in 1974. He was also a member of the Theta Tau fraternity. Don married Mary K....
An angel gained his wings and is now with the Heavenly Father. Paul Gerald Vigil, age 59 passed away on May 22, 2024. Paul Gerald Vigil was born February 7, 1965 to Delores Rodriguez Vigil and Arthur Ernest Vigil in Kimball, Nebraska. He attended Kimball County High School, graduating in 1983. Paul worked many jobs in his lifetime to include oilfield and pipe fitting. He was employed at TLC at the time of his death. On December 16, 1988, he married the love of his life, Theresa Walker Hickox....
Dick Van Pelt ... A REAL COWBOY. Born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska June 14, 1945 (Flag Day) Dick began his life as a rancher, then banker, breeder of fine Blue Valentine Quarter horses, team roper, story teller, husband, father of Rick and Leanne, brother, grandfather, uncle, mentor, community volunteer, and FRIEND. He never met a stranger and always offered his massive hand in friendship to everyone. After leaving the family ranch in Harrisburg, Nebraska, he spent the next 50+ years in Laramie,...
Patricia C. Barrett, 81, of Kimball, died at her home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Cremation has taken place and family arranged memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the First English Lutheran Church in Kimball with Pastor Randy Bohac officiating. Friends are invited to a light lunch following the memorial service. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to leave condolences and share stories with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the First English Lutheran Church Women's...
John Royle Biggs of Overton, Nevada, passed away on Saturday, May 25, in Las Vegas, Nevada. John Biggs was born on November 20, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Robert and Grace Biggs. John grew up on his parents' ranch on the remote High Plains of northeast Colorado, near New Raymer. He attended high school in Grover and New Raymer Colorado. He joined the army in 1967 and served two tours in Vietnam with the 118th Bandits, operating as a Bell UH-1 Huey gunship helicopter crew chief stationed in Bi...
An angel gained his wings and is now with the Heavenly Father. Paul Gerald Vigil, age 59 passed away on May 22, 2024. Paul Gerald Vigil was born February 7, 1965 to Delores Rodriguez Vigil and Arthur Ernest Vigil in Kimball, Nebraska. He attended Kimball County High School, graduating in 1983. Paul worked many jobs in his lifetime to include oilfield and pipe fitting. He was employed at TLC at the time of his death. On December 16, 1988, he married the love of his life, Theresa Walker Hickox. They were married 35 years. Paul loved life and had...
Kathleen (Heigis) Wolff, 68, passed away on May 25th, 2024 after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on March 22, 1956 in Rapid City, SD. Kathy married Dan Schnell and together they had one daughter, Dallas Schnell. She later married Allen Wolff and spent her remaining years in Burns, WY where she enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening and crafting. Kathy worked harder than most and always with a smile on her face. She was first to lend a helping hand and had a special way of making those...
Delbert Evans Sr., age 78, of Sun City, Arizona passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1945, to Carl and Jessie Evans in Ovid, Colorado. He attended school in Chappell, Nebraska and graduated from Bushnell High School in 1965. On April 24, 1971, he married the love of his life, Joyce Cox in Kimball, Nebraska. Together, they resided in Fort Morgan for more than 30 years before moving to Arizona in 2018. They were active members of Calvary Baptist Church in Fort Morgan,...
Evelyn J. Lewison, 67, of Kimball, died at the Cheyenne VA Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on Monday, May 27, 2024. Plans are for memorial services to be held at a later date in July. A full obituary will be published in the Western Nebraska Observer a week prior to the memorial service. The arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball....
Larry John Brower, 82, of Rogers, Arkansas, a former longtime resident of Kimball, Nebraska, sadly passed away on January 22,2024. On Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. there will be a burial of the ashes for family and friends at Kimball Cemetery. Immediately following from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. family and friends will gather at The Sagebrush Restaurant in Kimball to share food and memories. Larry was born on January 27, 1941, in Arnold, Nebraska, to Gerrit and Miriam Brower. He lived to serve his community and family. He was a Nebraska State...
Ruth Phillips, 93, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Monday, May 20, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Robert Karnish officiating. Burial followed in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home Friday from 2:00 until 7:00 p.m.. Christian Wake service was held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday following visitation at the funeral home. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to s...
Larry John Brower, 82, of Rogers, Arkansas, a former longtime resident of Kimball, Nebraska, sadly passed away on January 22,2024. On Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. there will be a burial of the ashes for family and friends at Kimball Cemetery. Immediately following from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. family and friends will gather at The Sagebrush Restaurant in Kimball to share food and memories. Larry was born on January 27, 1941, in Arnold, Nebraska, to Gerrit and Miriam Brower. He lived to serve his...
Gwenyth A. Schwartz, 83, of Kimball, died at her home in Kimball on Friday, May 17, 2024. Following her wishes, cremation has been held and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials in her memory may be given to the donor's choice. The services for Gwen have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Gwen Hendricks Schwartz, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother,...
Melvin LeRoy Burr, 86, of Gering, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Heritage Estates in Gering. A private family inurnment was held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. It is respectfully requested that memorials in Melvin's honor be made in care of the Morrill Fire Department, cards can be sent to Cindy at 70368 County Road D, Morrill, NE 69358. Online condolences may be made by viewing Melvin's memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff...
Cheryl J. "CJ" Heidemann, 70, a former Kimball resident, died in Loveland, Colorado on April 1, 2024. Cremation has been held and Graveside Memorial Services will be held in the Kimball Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories with the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for future project or charity. The services for CJ have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Cheryl J. Heidemann...
Phyllis Lee Carmichael, 86, formerly of Kimball, NE, passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Phyllis was born on June 21st, 1937, to Gilbert and Maxine Carmichael in Steele City, Nebraska. They moved to Kimball, where she spent the majority of her life. Phyllis graduated from Kimball County High School in 1955. Always a hard worker, she was employed at various places including the ANB, Hik'ry Inn, City of Kimball and GRI. Phyllis had many hobbies, including painting...
Larry Anthony Janicek, 67, of Kimball, died at his home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Following his wishes, cremation has been held, and a family arranged Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m.on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at the Kimball 4-H Building. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his Tribute Wall and share stories and condolences with the family. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial of their choice. The services for Larry have been entrusted to...
Clark L. Huff, 85, a life long Kimball resident, died at his home on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Cremation has been held and graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Kimball Cemetery with Randy Bohac officiating. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Clark's Tribute Wall and share stories and condolences with the family. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given in his memory to the Kimball Eagles #3889. The services for Clark have been...