Western Nebraska Observer - Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Deanna M. Bleyle was a strong, generous, independent woman and some might say a pioneer. This was the woman who brought comfort and love without strings attached, who was caring and kind but at the same time could be brutally honest when needed. A woman who was dearly loved by her family and friends.

Deanna Mae Bleyle was born April 9, 1943 in St. Francis, Kansas to Karl John and Gwendolyn Maxine (Smith) Bleyle. The family moved to Scottsbluff and Deanna graduated from Scottsbluff High School with the Class of 1961.

She received a Bachelor of Arts from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1965,...