Alice Louise Adamson

Funeral services were conducted at the Church of God, Trenton, Jan. 15, 1980, with the Rev. W. W. DeBolt and the Rev. Millard Knapp officiating. Burial was in the Trenton Cemetery.

Claude R. Adamson

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, July 10, 2006

Bula I. Adkinson

Monday, July 10, 2006

Oct. 15, 1915 - July 7, 2006

BENKELMAN -- Bula I. Adkinson, 90, died Friday (July 7, 2006) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

She was born Oct. 15, 1915, to William and Grace (Moreland) Nicholson, on their farm in Furnas County near Beaver City. She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1933 and began her teaching career in Furnas County. She moved to Dundy County in 1935 and lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Winnie and Francis Adkinson.

On May 3, 1936, she married Henry J. Adkinson at her parent's Beaver City home in the same house where she was born. They then made their home north of Benkelman where the Adkinson brothers had an existing farming and ranching operation.

She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Kearney State College in 1972. During her life, she served Dundy County as a teacher in several rural districts and in Benkelman public schools. She retired from teaching in 1979 after 25 years of teaching.

She served as Worthy Matron for the Order of Eastern Star -- Holly Chapter No. 233.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Grace Nicholson; her husband, Henry Adkinson in 1970; daughter, Emily Rae; siblings, Winnie Adkinson, Irvin Nicholson, Herman Nicholson, Clarence Nicholson, Helen Greene, Emily Nicholson, Floyd Nicholson; son-in-law, Donald Floro; and grandson, Timothy Benway.

Survivors include her children, Wilma Floro of Sidney, Wilda Benway and husband, Larry of Edwards, Colo., Boyd Adkinson and wife, Shirley of Benkelman, and Bea Hatch and husband, Dwight of Omaha; a sister, Lola Alsbury of Imperial; sister-in-law, Vada Nicholson of North Platte; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10 a.m. (MDT) at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with Rev. Jeff Thurman officiating. Interment will follow services at the Benkelman Cemetery.

The family will be present to receive friends during visitation today from 3- 6 p.m. at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman.

In lieu of usual remembrances, it is suggested that memorials be given in her name to the Benkelman Library.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 2001

Doris Adeline (Howard) Albert

BRUSH, Colo.--Doris Adeline (Howard) Albert, 65, of Brush, died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan, Colo.

She was born Jan. 24, 1936, in Max, Neb., to Alva and Helen (Boening) Howard. She graduated from Max High School in 1953. She married Phillip J. Albert on Feb. 5, 1977, in Fort Morgan. At the time of her death, she owned and operated a craft store in Brush.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters: Janet Haines and Jean Blecha, Benkelman, Neb., and a brother, Tom Howard, of Max.

She is survived by her husband, Philip, of Brush; a daughter, Shelley, and her husband, Russ Christensen, of Gilbert, Ariz.; sons Kerry Steven Hunt of Fort Collins and James Darren Hunt of McCook, Neb.; four grandchildren; a brother, George Howard, of Las Vegas, Nev., and a sister, Joyce Ham, of Benkelman.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at Heer Mortuary Chapel in Brush. Entombment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Longmont, Colo.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July, 1986

Anna Edith DeBuhr Albin

Anna Edith DeBuhr Albin, born on April 18, 1905: south of Johnson, Nebraska, in Nemaha County, passed away July 4, 1986, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska, after attaining the age of 81 years, 2 months and 16 days. Her parents were Edward and Eda Poppa DeBuhr. She was born, baptized and confirmed in the Martin Lutheran Church near Johnson.

On March 9, 1927, she was united in marriage to Henry Lale Albin at the Martin Lutheran Church and to this union one daughter, Joan, was born. They began their married life farming near Stella, Nebraska, for 10 years before engaging in the farm implement business in Stella for a year and a half. They then moved to Humboldt where they first owned and operated an implement and hardware and later an appliance business for 18 years.

In 1957 they moved to Benkelman where they purchased and operated the Benkelman Dry Cleaners until 1973.

Ann was always very active in her church and community wherever they lived. Up until the time of her death she continued her many activities in Benkelman and the Zion Lutheran Church, the local Bloodmobile and the Senior Citizen Center. She was always willing to help any neighbor in a time of need.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a twin brother who died in infancy, two other brothers, Vern and Edwin, and by her beloved husband in 1976.

She is survived by her daughter, Joan Albin Gergens of Greeley, Colorado; her son-in-law, Loren; two grandsons: Thomas and his wife, Jean, of Amarillo, Texas, and James of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and one great-grandson, Eric of Amarillo, Texas.

Memorials may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman, Nebraska.

Services were held Monday, July 7, 1986, at 10 a.m., at the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman, Nebraska, with Pastor Earl Martell officiating.

Peggy Roesener was organist and accompanied Edwina Roesener and Shirley Adkinson with the selections "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond The Sunset."

Bearers were Dan Cline, Max Earnest, Harold Knoles, M.D. Sailors, Stanley Ham, Dale Osborn, Ellis Gurnmere, Harold Hall, Bill Reade and Larry Ahrens.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman, Nebraska, with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1976

Henry L. Albin

Henry L. Albin, highly regarded Benkelman businessman and one-time County Commissioner, passed away at the Presbyterian Hospital In Denver on Sunday, February 8, 1976. He was 73 years of age.

Funeral services were arranged for two o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Jones Funeral Home with Pastor Otto Zeilinger officiating. Interment will be in the Benkelman Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Ann of Benkelman; daughter, JoAnn Gergens and husband of Englewood, Colorado; sister, Hazel Bailey and husband Frank of Lincoln; and two grandsons, Thomas and James Gergens of Englewood. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and three Sisters.

Henry L. Albin was born on January 28, 1903 at Shubert, Nebraska to Anna Fishburn and Henry Albin. He was married to Ann DeBuhr at Johnson, Nebraska on March 9, 1927; They spent many years at Humboldt, Nebraska where Henry was in business. They came to Benkelman in February of 1957 after buying the Pursley Cleaners. He ran the business until failing health indicated retirement. He was always very active in community affairs and did more than his share to help develop the area. He was active too in Republican politics and was well-known among the state party leaders. He served Dundy County as a Commissioner in the period 1971-74. He attended the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman although he was not of the Lutheran faith.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, date unknown

Pheobe W. Albright

SCOTTSBLUFF — Pheobe W. Albright died Saturday in the Heritage Nursing Home at Bridgeport.

Mrs. Albright was born May 28, 1927 at Benkelman to Oliver D. and Hazel E. (Hunter) Daniels. She was married July 15, 1945 at St. Francis, Kan. to Gerald H. Albright.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald of Scottsbluff; two brothers, Lawrence Daniels of Tribune, Kan. and Rex Daniels of Haigler; two sisters, Edith Adkinson of Bird City, Kan. and Ardith Michals of Greeley, Colo.; and several grandchildren.

Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. MDT in the Jones Funeral Chapel of Benkelman with the Rev. Harold Urton officiating. Interment will be in the Benkelman Cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home, Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1981

Ida Albright

Ida Albright, daughter of John and Elizabeth Herman, was born Feb. 17^., 1895, at Rawlins, Kansas, and passed away July 21, 1981, at Longmont, Colo., at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 4 days.

On March 1, 1915, Ida was united in marriage to Bob Albright at Red Cloud, Neb., and to this union five children were born: Sylvia, Gerald, Marguerite, Bernice and Connie.

They moved to Dundy County in 1919 and resided on a farm nine miles from Benkelman. Ida lived there until the death of her husband in 1967 at which time she moved to town and lived there until 1978 at which time she moved to Longmont, Colo., to make her home with her daughter, Connie.

She was a perfectionist in her work and independent, determined to get along without help as long as possible.

Ida was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church where she attended while living in Benkelman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bob; two daughters, Sylvia, who died in infancy and Marguerite; one sister and three brothers.

She is survived by one son, Gerald and his wife, Phoebe, of Scottsbluff, Neb.; two daughters, Bernice and husband, Vern Wicke, of Palisade, Neb., and Connie and husband, Bob Graham, of Longmont, Colo.; one son-in-law, Les Bishop, of Cudahy, Calif.; six grandsons, Barb and Gary Bishop, Kyle and Craig Wicke, and Mark and Mike Graham; one brother, Otto Herman, and one sister, Pauline Scharf; two great grandsons, Brian and Gary Bishop and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services were held Saturday, July 25, 1981, at 10:30 a.m. in Jones Funeral Chapel of Benkelman with the Rev. Robert Sander officiating. Organist was Betty Erdman. Carol and Robert Sander sang "Amazing Grace" and "Wonderful, Wonderful".

Bearers were Al Reining, Jim Kier, Hubert Haines, Everett Stute, Ward Felzien and John Wilkens.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1997

Gerald H. Albright

BRIDGEPORT--Gerald H. Albright, 76, of Bridgeport, Neb., died Dec. 12, 1997, at Heritage of Bridgeport. He was born June 28, 1921, at Benkelman, Neb., to Robert and Ida (Herman) Albright.

He worked as a mechanic all of his life, retiring from Dalton Buick in Scottsbluff, Neb., in 1986.

He was united in marriage to Nancy (Blome) Jay on Dec. 30, 1986, at Stockton, Calif. The couple lived in Scottsbluff until moving to Bridgeport in 1988. He was a resident of Heritage of Bridgeport since April 1996.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Phoebe, in 1983; infant sister Sylvia in 1919; sister, Marguerite Bishop in 1974; mother-in-law Mary Blome in 1997: brother-in-law Bob Graham in 1995, and a nephew, Mike Graham.

He is survived by his wife; stepsons Jeff Jay and his wife, Lisa, of Springfield, Mo., and James Jay of Minneapolis, Minn.; a stepdaughter, JanNell and her husband, Dan Kinner, of Gillette, Wyo.; his father-in-law, Louis L. Blome, of Stockton, Calif.; six stepgranddaughters; a step-grandson; sisters Connie Graham of Longmont, Colo., and Bernice and her husband, Vern Wicke, of Palisade, Neb.; brothers-in-law Les Bishop of Cudahy, Calif., and Ron Blome and his wife, Vickie, of Scottsbluff; a sister-in-law, Linda Boller, of Stockton; an uncle, Lee Albright, of Anaheim, Calif.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 15, 1997, at the Benkelman Cemetery with the Rev. Jonathan Seng officiating. Bridgeport-Bayard Memorial Chapels was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in a Montana newspaper, March 1987

Emma (Gilbert) Albro

Emma (Gilbert) Albro was honored as a Century Citizen at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd October 9, 1987. A Century Citizen is a Montana resident who would be at least 100 years old in 1989, the centennial year of the State of Montana. She had, been a Montana resident since 1924.

She loved the beautiful mountains of Montana, spending many summers at a cabin near Bull Lake in the rugged Cabinet Mountains. She broke her hip when she was 95; for the last three summers she had to enjoy God's handiwork—as she described them—from her wheelchair.

Emma climbed her highest mountain March 21, 1987, at 9:30 a.m., when she died at the Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd in Havre, Montana, at the age of 98 years, 10 months and 28 days.

Emma Albro was born May 25, 1888, at St. Francis, Kansas, the daughter of pioneer homesteaders, Henry W. Talmon and Marie Jourdan Talmon. The homestead was in Cheyenne County, Kansas, bordering the Nebraska line. Living three miles south and two miles east of Benkelman, Nebraska, they attended church and transacted their business at Benkelman. Emma attended the White Eagle School.

Emma herded her father's cows in the days before fences. Selling cream was a prime source of income. Emma milked nine cows before walking to the distant school. This set her pattern as an early riser all her life.

While a young woman she was confirmed into the Lutheran Church at Benkelman. Always handy with a needle and thread, she made her own confirmation dress.

Emma married Millard G. Gilbert, December 19, 1904, at Atwood, Kansas. They had 14 children, six girls and eight boys. Emma said she obeyed the Lord's command to "go forth and multiply." Three of Emma's children were born In Nebraska: Elsie at Benkelman, Lewis at Trenton and Charles at Parks. Two daughters, Zella and Lucy, were born at Big Timber, Kansas.

Millard Gilbert lost his life in a washout during an early spring flood at Harlem, Montana, March 30, 1943.

Emma married Frank G. Albro, a childhood neighbor and schoolmate, on November 19, 1959, at Havre. Frank Albro died July 22, 1973. He had five grown children whom Emma loved as her own.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; two sons, John C. Gilbert and Calvin C. Gilbert, both World War II veterans; her brother, Herman Talmon; her sister, Rosa Frenzen, and a stepson, Floyd Albro.

Survivors include six daughters: Lilly Kretchmer, Louisa Woeppel and Elsie Nelson, all of Havre; Iris Hay of Hood River, Oregon, and Lucy Bailey of North Bend, Washington; six sons: Charles and Lewis of Harlem, Kenneth of Chester, Gaylord of Vaughn, and Quentin of Acworth, Georgia; a stepson, Vern Albro of Anniston, Alabama; three stepdaughters: Marjorie Niblock of Blue Springs, Missouri, Genevieve Miron of Denver and Hazel Worthley of San Pablo, California. Emma will be sadly missed by her sister, Susie Amsberry, age 94, a resident of Good Samaritan Village of St. Francis, Kansas.

Susie's children (Emma's nieces and nephews), Darlene Brubaker; Leonard and Lee Amsberry of Bird City, Kansas; Irene Clark and Vera Sumner of Brush, Colorado; Earnest Amsberry of Snyder, Colorado; Dorothy Hammer of Englewood, Colorado; niece, Vada Jones, daughter of brother, Herman Talmon, deceased, of Wray, Colorado; her sister, Rosa Frenzen's children: Mrs. Loyd Hall (Susie) and Mrs. Troy Knapp (Marie) of Los Molinas, California. They and their spouses all grew up in Benkelman.

Also surviving are Leone Frenzen, widow of the late Henry Frenzen; True Howard, husband of the late Emma (Frenzen) Howard; her cousins: Eda Swartz of Benkelman and Bertha Bacon of Bird City, Kansas, and many other relatives.

There is a Jewish saying, "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers." Emma was a kind, devoted mother, loved deeply in return by her large family and their progeny—her 41 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren.

When anyone asked Emma if she spanked her children, Emma's reply was, "Their father did, I just loved them." She always told her children one should cry at birth and rejoice at death.

Funeral services were held Thursday, March 26, 1987, at the Holland and Bovine Funeral Home in Havre, Montana.

Burial was at Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook with the Rev. Michael Sirniele officiating.

Pall bearers were her six sons: Charles, Andrew, Lewis, Quentin, Kenneth and Gaylord Gilbert.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 27, 1950

Nellie A. Allen

The Post is indebted to D. Maud Porter of Haigler for the following letter written by C. Brooks Allen, 2469 Arma Costa Avenue, West Los Angeles on January 17th, concerning the passing of his mother which we are printing in its entirety since the Allen family were pioneers in the Haigler section and were likewise prominent citizens, serving their community in various responsible positions of trust and there will be many of the earlier residents of the Haigler section who will still remember them.

Here is the letter:

"On Friday night, January 6th, my mother had a heart attack. At 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 8, she passed quietly away in her little home in Escondido, some 130 miles southeast of Los Angeles. You of course knew her as Mrs. John F. Allen or Nellie A. Allen. On Tuesday, January 10, she was laid away in Westminister Memorial Park, along side of my dad who passed away in 1939. This park is some 25 miles southeast of Los Angeles, a beautiful place, and one where they had bought their plot some many years before.

"Born in McComb, Illinois, Feb. 9, 1873, she would have been 77 years old had she lived until Feb. 9th next. She came to Haigler with her folks, Mr. and Mrs. Finley C. Ferguson, at an early age, and there met and married my dad on May 4th, 1892. Three children were born to this happy couple, as you well know, Era, John and Brooks. In 1907 the folks migrated to California, living in Whittier, San Dimas, Gardena and the last 13 years in Escondido.

"Mother had been a very active worker in her church, the Congregational Church of Escondido, and many of her elderly friends and church workers attended her funeral. She always loved the California flowers and these in abundance were on and around her casket.

"The reason I am writing all this to you is that I feel as though there are still some of the old timers in Haigler that would be appreciative of knowing about mother. To me I will always remember her sweetness and kindness to we children and to those whom she came in contact in her every day living. There now seems to be a terrible void in my life that mere words fail to express. But I am very thankful that I have such sweet memories of a wonderful mother. Only my sister Era and myself are now living of the family. My brother John passed away in 1931.

I have the grandest wife that a person could wish for, and we reside together in West Los Angeles, near Santa Monica, just three miles from the old Pacific ocean. It is a beautiful place to live and we really enjoy being here. I went to work for the Southern Pacific railroad in train service in April of 1922. I am now in my 28th year with the company. I worked as a brakeman, then freight conductor, and ten years ago was promoted to yardmaster, in which capacity I am now serving.

"Hope I haven't bored you folks with all this but did feel as though some in Haigler would be interested. Would be mighty glad to receive a letter from you folks.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 2006

Beulah M. Allen

Beulah M. Allen, 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006. at the Golden Crest Retirement Center in Adams, Neb.

She was born on Oct. 17. 1917. on a farm near Max, Neb.. to Grover and Anna (Brynoff) Lusk. and attended country school near Max.

On Nov. 15. 1941. Beulah was untied in marriage to Harold M. Allen at the Pleasant Valley Friends Church. Four children were born to this blessed union: Gall Marshall, Patricia Corinne. Lynn Carroll and Linda Renee.

Harold and Beulah farmed near Parks, Neb., for many years. raising cattle, hogs. chickens and grain, until their retirement in 1985. After retiring they moved to Benkelman. Neb.

Beulah remained active by volunteering at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman and at the Dundy County Senior Center where she served as president. Beulah enjoyed embroidering. quilting. gardening. doing word finds, baking and traveling (especially if it was with or visiting family). She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young lady: and was a member of the Methodist Church for more than 50 years, teaching Sunday school for several years at the Parks United Methodist Church.

In 2003. due to health Issues, she and Harold moved to the Golden Crest Retirement Village In Adams, where they still managed to grow some tomatoes.

She is preceded in death by her parent, a brother. Roy Lusk: sisters Ina Whitney and Martha Forbes; a son. Lynn Allen. and four infant grandsons

Survivors include her loving husband of more than 64 years. Harold Allen. of Adams; son Gail Allen and wife. Terrina, of Rock Hill. S.C.: daughters Patricia Severson and husband, Ron. of Panama. Neb.. and Linda Sanford and husband, Gary. of Scottsdale. Ariz : a sister, Bessie Stolzenberg. of Hettinger. N.D. sisters-in-law Darlene Lusk of McCook. Neb, Opal Dunn and Lenore Burke, both of North Platte. Neb., and Mary Allen of Denver, Colo.: a brother-In-law. Harold Forbes. of Fort Morgan, Colo.; 10 grandchildren: Terrina Hayden and husband. Mel, of Rock Hill. Marlon Allen and wife. Katie, of Hershey, Neb.. Kenneth Allen and wife, Stephanie, of Clarksburg. Md.. Jeri Lin Morris arid husband, Mike, of Wetmore. Kan., Robert Shank and wife. Wendy. of Point Mugu, Calif., Michelle Bruck and husband, Matt. of Earling, Iowa, Phillip Severson and wife. Lori. of Lincoln, Neb.. Phyllis Severson of Friend. Neb.. Patrick Severson and wife. Christina, of Holland. Neb.. and Perry Severson and wife, Jeneanne. of Panama;16 great-grandchildren: Chelsea Hayden, Natasha Hayden. Dustin Allen, Brandon Allen. Nicholas Allen. Zachary Allen, Austin Morris. Brandon Morris. Alex Shank. Abigail Bruck. Andrew Bruck. Kara Severson. Emma Severson. Justin Severson. Marshall Severson and Mason Severson; three step-great-grandchildren: Becky Burkett, Brandt Burkett and Bailey Burkett, and numerous nieces. nephews, great-nieces. great-nephews. cousins. other relatives and friends

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, date unknown

Dave Allen

Frank B. Allen was down from Haigler on business matters Monday and the POST editor enjoyed an interesting visit with him. The Allen family were among the earlier residents of Haigler precinct and Frank's father, N.J. Allen, filed on his homestead in what was then known as Blaine precinct 50 years ago. Mr. Allen, during his lifetime, was a very prominent citizen in the west end and influential in the county's political life, passed away many years ago and Blaine precinct was later merged with the other precincts and as a precinct, went out of existence.

Dave Allen was a brother of N.J. Allen, and also was prominent in the pioneer life, of the west. He left Dundy County 41 years ago to locate in Oregon and at the time of his death, was a resident of Salem. He is survived by his wife and daughter and last week they visited at the F.B. Allen home en route east and their short visit here, spent largely in reliving the earlier days in Dundy County history, was the occasion for a very enjoyable period in Frank's life. Mrs. Dave Allen taught the first school in Haigler precinct which was operated in a small residence building in town.

James Payne Allen

Letter to Everette S. Sutton, March 1974

By Ailene Atlen Strunk

McCook Nebr Mar 16 1974

908 5 1st McCook Nebr

Dear Mr Sutton.

I received your letter of the 11th and am afraid I cannot help much, but will be glad to do the best I can.

My father James Payne Allen died in Benkelman on Oct 7 1905 in the Ough hotel across from the depot and Dr Fuqua was the doctor. My mother, brother and I had driven over to Wauneta that morning and since we were not at home, my father went back to help the night operator.

Benkelman was the first stop of all fast trains and it being a Saturday night, there were two freight trains in the yard. My father was helping the stockyards and after loading some cattle, someone left the gates open and as the cars came by my father was thrown from the side of the car and dragged quite aways. I had just a few days before passed my 13^th birthday and I am afraid I cant recall too much.

We came to Benkelman the fall of 1904 and were there about 13 or 14 months. We came from Wauneta where my father had worked as agent for the Burlington for 6 years. I don’t recall an obituary but I'm sure Mr Ketler was the editor of the Post Chronicle at that time. I know a Miss McEvoy had a funeral home.

My father was born Sept 2 1865 in Bridgeport Indiana, he went to school there, taught a country school and then became a telegraph operator for the Illinois Central R R.

He was married to my mother, Stella Stillman, in Delavan, Ill Dec 24 1890.

I was born in Toledo Illinois in 1892. In 1893 he came West to Stratton, Nebr as operator for the B & M, we moved to several localities where he was agent in Nebraska and Kansas.

He was a member of the Masonic lodge at Wauneta. He was a wonderful man and his untimely death cast a terrible shadow over our lives.

My mother and brother, Harry J Allen, are both dead. I am the only one left.

Mr Ross Druliner was my Sunday School teacher and Iam sure he might be able to tell you something.

We moved to McCook Oct 31 1905 and I have lived here ever since.

My father is buried here in Memorial cemetery.

No, we did not live in the depot but rented a house in northwest Benkelman from Mr Robidoux. My father thought that the depot was a poor place to raise two children.

I do not know about the Hansen family.

I hope this will help you some. I know it is not well written but may be helpful with the newspaper files. If I can be of help or tell you anything else Please ask me.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1971

John E. Allen

John Ebenezer Allen, Allston precinct farmer and rancher and Benkelman resident passed away at the Presbyterian Medical Center in Denver on Thursday, May 20th after undergoing heart surgery. He was 60 years, eight months and five days of age at the time of his death.

He had been plagued with a heart ailment for about ten years which grew progressively worse as the years passed. He went to Denver in April for a medical examination in which heart surgery was recommended and scheduled for Thursday, May 20. He was highly optimistic about the outcome when he went to the mile high city last Tuesday to prepare for surgery and looked forward to resuming his share of the responsibility in the operation of the farming and livestock partnership he and his brother, Walter, had in Allston precinct.

John was the eldest son of Marshall Grant and Leota Priest Allen and was born in Shannon City, Iowa on September 15, 1910. He accompanied his parents to Dundy county the following year and spent most of his life here. After graduating from Benkelman high school he spent the next five years helping Dundy county farmers in the pursuit of their agricultural interests and cultivated a wide and favorable acquaintance in the region. He migrated to California in 1937 where he was employed on corporate ranches near Bakersfield and Button Willow for the next four-years. He was drafted into the U. S. Army during the first call in 1940 and after taking basic training at Fort Ord, California received his honorable discharge from the service. He returned home in 1841 and continued his agricultural pursuits as well as acquiring his first quarter of land in Allston pre-precinct.

After Walter's discharge from the Army in 1946, the brothers joined in a very successful land acquisition and farming operation partnership. After the retirement of the men's father, John continued to live on the home place until he suffered his first heart attack, after which he moved to Benkelman to live with his father, and commuted to his work on the ranch.

John was an associate member of the Friends Church and a member of the I.0.0.F. Lodge No. 361. He was active in lodge affairs and enjoyed his fraternal affiliations very couch.

He was preceeded in death by his mother who passed away on April 8, 1946, and his father, Marshall Grant Allen on June 21, 1970. He is survived by two sisrters, Mrs. Opal Dunn of McCook and Mrs. Lenore Burke of North Platte, Nebraska; two brothers, Harold a n d Walter Allen, of Parks; four nieces, five nephews, two grand nieces, four grand nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held in the United Methodist Church in Benkelman on Monday, May 24th at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. The singers were Lee Gallatin, Ross D. Druliner. Jr., Ray Balderson and Robert Andrews accompanied by Mrs. Paul Erdman on the organ. Pallbearers were Gene Miller, Harold Penn, Arlyn Myers. Clifford Cady, Bert Porter and Lawrence Campbell. I.0.0.F. Lodge No. 361 was in charge of the graveside services. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home.

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Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1939

John F. Allen

John F. Allen: At Los Angeles, California, whence he had gone for medical treatment and care, the spirit of John F. Allen went home to his Maker on December 9, 1939. Mr. Allen had been ill for two years from anemia and ,complications following. He rallied several times and apparently was improving when he would suffer a relapse and each time was left weaker than before.

Mr. Allen was born in Maddens Grove, Ringgold County, Iowa, October 7, 1867, and was the eldest son of N.J. and Catherine Allen. With his father he moved to Haigler, Nebraska, in 1882 establishing and operating a successful general mercantile business which they operated for several years, finally returning to their farms east of the town on the Republican River in 1891.

In 1898, Mr. Allen purchased the David G. Hines stock of general merchandise, successfully operating same and holding the office of postmaster of Haigler until 1907, when, owing to ill health, he and the family moved to Whitten, California. He later entered the mercantile business which he operated until failing health necessitated his retiring from active business.

Outstanding in his life's work was his success later in leasing and developing the oil pipeline industry of southern California At the age of 54 he took over and successfully operated a company's entire business and ranked high in the development of the oil industry at Signal Hill, Huntington Beach and Kettleman City, California.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 2005

Lynn Carroll Allen

Lynn Carroll Allen was born on Dec. 19, 1946, to Harold and Beulah Allen in Benkelman, Neb., and died on Friday, June 17, 2005, in Lenoir City, Tenn., after a lifelong struggle with diabetes. He was 58.

He attended elementary school at the Parks (Neb.) School and graduated from the Benkelman High School in 1965. He was baptized and became a member of the Benkelman United Methodist Church. Following high school he attended and graduated from Milford Tech School with a degree in auto mechanics.

He married Joanne Crocker on Aug. 9, 1969. To this union four children were born. He married Loy Dee Hammer on, June 20, 1980.

After working several years in Nebraska as a mechanic in Lincoln, McCook and Benkelman, he moved to Knoxville, Tenn., in 1987 where he worked for Rogers Cadillac until he was forced to take disability due to failing health.

He was a lifetime member of the Harley Davidson owners group. He had a passion for motorcycles and rode many miles around the country including a memorable trip to Sturgis, S.D. He continued to ride for a number of years after having his leg amputated due to complications of his diabetes. He taught motorcycle safety and was in charge of the Harley Davidson Toys for Tots drive at Christmastime.

In his later years he enjoyed woodworking and building furniture and knickknacks for friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his sons, Joe, Jon and James, and his grandparents.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jeri Lin and Mike Morris of Wetmore, Kan.; grandsons Brandon and Austin Morris of Wetmore; his parents, Harold and Beulah Allen, of Adams, Neb.; a brother and sister-in-law, Gail and Terrina Allen, of Rock Hill, S.C.; sisters and brothers-in-law Patricia and Ron Severson of Panama, Neb., and Linda and Gary Sanford of Scottsdale, Ariz.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; his special friend, Dee Renner, and many other friends and Harley Davidson buddies.

Services were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at the Panama Presbyterian Church in Panama. Burial was in the Panama Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 21, 1970

Marshall Grant Allen

Marshall Grant Allen, son of Ebenezer and Phila Marshall Allen was born on August 4, 1884 at Lamoni, Iowa. He was united in marriage with Leota Priest March 7, 1909, at Arispie, Iowa, and they came to western Nebraska the same year and lived in Dundy County since that time. Six children were born to this union, one daughter, Dorothy, passed away in 1916 at age of 22 months. His wife, Leota Allen passed away on April 8, 1946.

Grant has been a resident of the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial ) Home for two years and passed away on Sunday, June 21, 1970, at the Dundy County Hospital at - the age of 85 years, 10 months, 17 days.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Opal) Dunn of McCook, and Mrs. Keith (Lenore) Burke, N o r t h Platte, three sons, John, Benkelman, Harold and Walter of Parks, Nebraska, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, nine grandchildren, Gail Allen, USN, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Mrs. Patricia Severson, Panama, Nebraska, Lynn Allen, Pleasant Dale, Nebraska, Mrs. Linda Shank, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mrs. Marcia Lawritson, Martinez, California, William Burke, U. S. Army, Okinawa, Teressa and Michael Burke, North Platte, Gary Joe Allen, Parks, Nebraska. Four great grandchildren, Phillip, Phyllis, and Patrick Severson, Panama, Nebraska, Marlon Allen of Virginia Beach, Virginia, two brothers, Morris Allen of Ellensdale, Minn., and Miles Allen of Boston, Mass., many other relatives and friends.

Grant was a member of the Friends Church, Pleasant Valley and Associate Member of IOOF.

Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon. June 24th with the Rev. Allan W. Martin officiating. A quartette comprising Ray Balderson, Lee Gallatin, Bob Andrews and John Baer, accompanied by Mrs. Paul Erdman, sang several hymns. Casketbearers were Merl Teeter, Marvin Hansen, Mearl Richard, G. W. Jones, Dale Lutz and Harold Penn. Graveside services were conducted by I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 361. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery undet the direction of Jay's Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, date unknown

Dave Allen

Frank B. Allen was down from Haigler on business matters Monday and the POST editor enjoyed an interesting visit with him. The Allen family were among the earlier residents of Haigler precinct and Frank's father, N.J. Allen, filed on his homestead in what was then known as Blaine precinct 50 years ago. Mr. Allen, during his lifetime, was a very prominent citizen in the west end and influential in the county's political life, passed away many years ago and Blaine precinct was later merged with the other precincts and as a precinct, went out of existence.

Dave Allen was a brother of N.J. Allen, and also was prominent in the pioneer life, of the west. He left Dundy County 41 years ago to locate in Oregon and at the time of his death, was a resident of Salem. He is survived by his wife and daughter and last week they visited at the F.B. Allen home en route east and their short visit here, spent largely in reliving the earlier days in Dundy County history, was the occasion for a very enjoyable period in Frank's life. Mrs. Dave Allen taught the first school in Haigler precinct which was operated in a small residence building in town.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1980

Walter Earl Allen

Walter Earl Allen was born Oct 2, 1920, on his parents farm north of Parks, NE in Allston Precinct He departed this life suddenly on May 8, 1980, at his home, at the age of 59 years, 7 months and 8 days.

Walter was the youngest son of Marshal Grant and Leota Priest Allen. He attended the Pleasant Valley Friends Church as a child. He attended grade school at the Allston School and went to high school In Benkelman, where he enjoyed playing football for which he received a letter.

After graduating from high school, he and his brother, John, spent a year working in California.

They returned home and Walter was inducted into the Army at Ft. Logan, CO in 1942. He spent three months in the states then was sent overseas to the various islands of the South Pacific, where he spent three years before returning to the states and receiving his honorable discharge.

Upon his discharge he and John began a very successful land acquisition and farming partnership operation.

On Nov. 28, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Nothdurft of Benkelman. To this union one son, Gary Joe, was born on April 2, 1957.

In 1958 Walter and John were the first farmers to install the center pivot irrigation system. Walter enjoyed farming and looking after their livestock until he was forced to discontinue the livestock operation due to continuing pain in his left leg. John had passed away in May of 1971, so Walter had to do the farming by himself.

In Apirl, 1977, he entered Presbyterian Hospital in Denver where he had back surgery to correct a disc problem in his back. It was also hoped this surgery would correct the leg pain, which it didn't, and he continued having leg pains. He continued his farming operation and was beginning his corn planting at the time of his death.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy, who passed away in 1917. His mother, who passed away on April 8, 1946, his father on June 21, 1970, and brother John on May 20, 1971.

He is survived by his wife Mary of Parks, and son Gary and his wife Doti of Kearney. A sister Opal and husband Lyle Dunn of McCook, a sister Lenore Burke of North Platte, and brother Harold and wife Beulah of Parks.

He leaves four nieces and four nephews, 15 grand nieces and nephews, who he dearly loved, also aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other ' relatives and friends.

Walter was always willing to help others and never complained of any illness or pain. He was a loving husband, father and friend to everyone who knew him.

Services were held Monday, May12 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman, NE with the Rev. Allan Martin officiating. Organist w as Gwen Bauer and pianist was Betty Erdman. A quartette comprised of Ray Balderson, Wilbur Case, John Baer and Lee Gallatin sang "How Great Thou Art", and "What A Friend We Have In Jesus".

Bearers were Paul Ham, Vincent Novacek, Boyd Stroup, Ron Jones, Terry Beck and Marlin Lutz, Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman in charge of arrangements. Committal service was held by Martin F. Bowles Post No. 65 of Benkelman, NE.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 23, 1969

Mrs. William Allen 

Many of the older residents of Dundy County will be grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. William Allen, which occurred at her home near Fort Collins, Colorado, last Sunday. Her daughter, Mrs. William Hoover, received a telegram Sunday afternoon announcing the sad news, and left Monday morning to attend the funeral. While the cause of her death was not stated, it is presumed to have been from heart trouble, from which she had long been a sufferer.

Printed in a Colorado newspaper, August 1984

Max Allison Jr.

Max Allison Jr., son of Max Allison Sr. of Palmer Lake, Colorado, and Irene (Sharp) Allison of Topeka, Kansas, was born January 3, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, and departed this life August 17, 1984, as the result of a car accident in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

He attended all his school years in Colorado Springs and was graduated from Colorado Springs Christian School in May, 1980. He was a member of the Society of Distinguished American High School Students. He attended Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs for one year and then transferred to Bethel College in Newton, Kansas, where he attended for two years. He was employed at Horizon Glass Company in Denver, Colorado, at the time of his death.

He leaves to mourn his passing his parents; two sisters, Kathryn and Wendy of Topeka, Kansas; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sharp of Benkelman, Nebraska; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who will remember him for his sensitivity, enthusiasm and love of God.

Services were held August 21, 1984, at the Shrine of Rest Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Officiating at the services was Rev. Dallas Shafer of the Christian Church of Security, Colorado, who also baptized Max Jr. in 1973 at the time he made his commitment to Jesus Christ. Interment was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1976

Perry Eugene Allison

PERRY EUGENE ALLISON: Perry Eugene Allison of Hershey, Nebr., 80 years, 9 months and 27 days, died at the North Platte Hospital, North Platte, Nebraska, on June 4, 1976, the son of Ira B. and Rose Mary (Hardy) Allison, was born August 8, 1895 near Palisade, Nebraska. In 1901 Perry moved with his parents to Randolph, Nebraska, where he grew into manhood. Here he lived until 1914 when he moved to Orchard, Nebraska.

Perry was united into marriage Louise Bartenbeck, on March 7, 1918, at North Platte, Nebraska. To this union were born a son Delbert Eugene, daughter Goldie Alvin.

Perry was united into marriage to Martha Grey on May 2, 1951, at Grant, Nebraska.

Surviving family includes, wife Martha Allison, Hershey, Nebraska, a son Delbert Eugene and wife Mary Ellen of Marsing, Idaho, daughter Goldie Alvin ( Allison) Turner of Boise, Idaho, three sisters Dorothy and Mildred of San Francisco, California, Eva of Santa Barbara, California, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services were held at Sutherland Wesleyan Church, Sutherland, Nebraska, at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 1976, with Pastor Nels Ibsen and Pastor Edward Friesen officiating. Mr. William Arnett was soloist, with Mrs. Nels Ibsen accompanist at the piano. Hymn selections were "Asleep in Jesus", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Good Night, Good Morning."

Pallbearers were Bob Brown, Paul Brown, Robert Hanich, Bill Morehead, Robert Frels, Jack Morehead. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Hernandez, Fay Johnson, George Koch, Carl Luecke, Donald Odean, Lawrence Shaw, Richard Stefani, Otis Weekly.

Adams and Swanson Funeral Home of North Platte, Nebraska was in charge of arrangements with interment in the Sutherland Cemetery, Sutherland, Nebraska.

Perry Allison was a cousin of the late Bly Howard. Those attending the funeral from this area were Mrs. Leta Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hendrix, and Tim and Cathy Lunzmann.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 16, 1979

Richard ( Dick) Allison

Services were held Wed., Aug. 1, 1979 at Olinger Mortuary in Denver, CO for Richard (Dick) Allison, a former Haigler resident and member of the Haigler Colts baseball club which was a big hit in the area in the late teens of 1900.

Dick passed away at Cortez, CO, on July 28, 1979 after suffering a massive heart attack. He with his wife and other of her relatives had gathered together to celebrate Mancos Days at Mancos, CO.

Dick was born Mar. 29, 1901 in Pitkin County, CO. Later the family moved to Haigler where he attended school. He returned to Denver, CO, in the early twenties and in 1927 was united in marriage to Marjorie Stone. To this union a daughter and son were born, both deceased, along with all of the brothers and sisters in the Allison family.

One of his places of employment was with the Federal Government as a timekeeper .

He was a member of Berkeley Lodge No. 134 AF & AM, the members of which conducted his service, also a member of Grandview Chapter No. 1787 of A.A.R.P.

Survivors are his wife, Marjorie, and a granddaughter and grandson, living in Washington plus numerous nieces, nephews and families and a host of friends.

Anyone wishing to do so may make contributions to a charity of their choice. Mrs. Marjorie Allison's address is 4271 Green Ct., Denver, CO 80211.

Printed in an unknown newspaper, February 1991

Margaret Agnes Allphin

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa-- Margaret Agnes (Gordon) Allphin was born June 25, 1901, in Parks, Nebraska, to Mary (McCreery) and Riley Gordon, early Dundy County settlers. She, died February 28, 1991, in Omaha, Nebraska.

She was raised in Dundy County and graduated from Benkelman (Nebraska) High School in 1921.

Margaret married E. L. (Vern) Allphin in 1921. In 1927 they moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vern Allphin, a daughter, Kathryn, and a grandson, Jeffery.

Survivors include one son, Paul L. Allphin of Bay Village, Ohio; two daughters, Elizabeth J. Stewart of Missoula, Montana, and Dorothy J. Wenderitsh of West Lafayette, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and 13 nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Beth Schrader of Benkelman. Beth made her home with the Allphins during part of her high school years.

Memorial services were held at the Broadway United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs on March 2, 1991.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1989

Irma Johnson Alsbury

Irma Johnson Alsbury was born in Furnas County, Nebraska, on October 28, 1906, to John and Alice (Story) Johnson. She passed away August 2, 1989, at the Scottsdale Heritage Court Nursing Home in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 82 years, 9 months and 5 days.

She was united in marriage to Merle C. Alsbury on August 17, 1929, in Salina, Kansas. They lived on a farm north of Benkelman, Nebraska, until the spring of 1931 when they purchased and moved to a farm southwest of St. Francis, Kansas. They were blessed with three daughters: Marilyn Ruth, Janice Mae and Karna Merle.

They lived there until retiring in March 1973 then moved to their new home in St. Francis. Irma's health began failing in September 1985 and she went to Scottsdale to be with her daughter, Marilyn, and family.

In August of 1929 she confessed her faith in Christ and was baptized uniting with the Church of God in Holbrook, Nebraska. In 1952 she transferred her membership to The First Christian Church in St. Francis.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son-in-law, Robert Saunders; a granddaughter, Kay Ann Saunders; one sister, Elsie Redfern; and two brothers, Chauncey and Floyd Johnson.

She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Thompson, and her husband, Walter, of Scottsdale, Arizona, Janice Neitzel and her husband, Floyd, and Kama Saunders, all of Wichita, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Richard, Merle and Joseph Thompson, Elizabeth Dunhame, Larry, Steven and Nancy Neitzel, Susan Shearer, Linda Linda] and Robert Duskin Saunders; 22 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Hoithaus of McCook, Nebraska, and Ruth Wilson of Cambridge, Nebraska; one brother, Roland Pliny Johnson of Arapahoe, Nebraska; a number of nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted at The Christian Church in St. Francis, Kansas, on Saturday, August 6, 1989, with the Rev. John Bartlett officiating. A duet, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Northrup, sang "Face To Face" and "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by Pat Leibbrandt at the organ.

Bearers were nephews, Roger Wilson, Lynn Johnson, James Holthaus. Gerald Jessee and Doran Jessee, and a friend, Keith McCall.

A memorial has been established with The Christian Church in St. Francis, Kansas.

Interment was in the St. Francis Cemetery under the direction of Kramer Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1996

Olga E. Alsbury

IMPERIAL--Olga E. Alsbury was born to Peter and Christina (Dithlberg) Nelson on June 3, 1R00, at Hiawatha, Neb. She died Sept. 29, 1996, in Imperial, Neb.

Her parents came from Sweden in 1894 and farmed ground in Dundy County, Neb. To this union six children were born: Oscar, Emma, Elmer, Helen, Olga, and Florence Matthews of Imperial. The children attended school at the Ash Grove School.

On Dec. 12, 1917, Olga married Carl L. Alsbury and to this union two sons were born: Harold and Everett.

Carl and Olga lived on their Hiawatha farm until they moved to Imperial in the spring of 1968.

Olga volunteered as a pink lady at the Imperial hospital for many years. She was an excellent cook and loved to entertain guests.

She was preceded in death by her husband, infant son Harold and son Everett.

She leaves to mourn: her daughter-in-law, Lola Alsbury of Enders, Neb.; grandchildren Carroll Alsbury of Parks, Neb., and Jean and her husband, Gordon Flaherty, of Minturn, Colo., and three great-grandchildren Nichole, Case and Alex Flaherty.

Final rites for Olga Alsbury were held Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1996, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Imperial with the Rev. David Rowe officiating. Music was provided by Connie Dart, soloist, and Eva Rouze, organist.

Pallbearers were Ronald Berry, Robert Grams, Keith Wood, Rodney Markee, Randy Bartlett and Larry Kitt.

Interment was in Mount Hope Cemetery at Imperial with Liewer Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 11, 1968

Carl Levi Alsbury

Dundy county lost a progressive citizen whose community interests over the years had made substantial contributions to the general welfare. Called in death on Wednesday of last week was Carl L. Alsbury, who at 73 expired at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial.

Mr. Alsbury was the solid kind of citizen who appreciated his pioneer heritage and was concerned about doing his bit to make It a better world. He was a student, unafraid of change, and willing to adventure into speculative realms if he thought progress could be achieved. He helped in fostering many progressive changes in the county and died full of optimism that Dundy county would continue to develop to its full potential agriculturally and that its people would perfect the social institutions and environments so that it would continue to be a fine place in which to live.

Carl Levi Alsbury, son of Fred and Addie Alsbury, was born at Hiawatha, Nebraska, June 17, 1895, and passed away September 11, 1968, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, Nebraska. Mr. Alsbury had reached the age of 73 years, two months and 25 days.

Mr. Alsbury spent most of his life in the Hiawatha community. He and Mrs. Alsbury retired to their new home in Imperial in 1963. On December 12, 1917, he was united in marriage to Olga E. Nelson. To them were born two sons, Everett Eugene and Harold LaVern. He was preceded in death by his infant son. Harold, his parents, one brother, Floyd, and a sister, Mary.

Carl was an inspiration for community progress. He devoted himself tirelessly to the betterment of agriculture. He and Mrs. Alsbury were presented the Soil and Water Conservation award In 1955 and the Centennial Tree Planting award in 1965. Ile

helped establish Farm Bureau and Extension Service, as well asas the first 4-H clubs in Dundy county. He was instrumental in bringing REA to southwest Nebraska. He served on the Dundy county Soil and Water Conservation Board and the Fair Board and was president of Farm Bureau and the school board.

He pioneered in the use of fertilizers and hybrid seed corn for this area, and helived to see this land blossom under sprinkler irrigatlon and just this season saw another dream realized with the coming of natural gas.

Mr. Alsbury was a devout Christian and attended church even after his health caused him much suffering. He was never too tired or busy to help anyone and he gave generously of his time and possessions. Mr. Alsbury lived a bountiful life and was privileged to celebrate his and Mrs. Alsbury's golden wedding day last December.

Surviving him are his devoted wife, Olga; his son, Everett; a daughter-In-law Lola; one grandson, Carron, and one granddaughter, Jean; four sisters, Mrs. Edith Trembly of Wauneta, Mrs. Bess Mulder of Russellville, Arkansas, Mrs. Grace Whiteley and Mrs. Vada Grams of Benkelman; two brothers, Fred of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, and Kenneth of Imperial, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral services were conducted on September 14 at the United Methodist Church in Imperial, with the Rev. Keith Griffith and the Rev. Jim Cox officiating. Music was by Mrs. Ava Rouze, organist, and Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Metz., vocalists. Pallbearers were Robert Bartlett, Louis Bauerle, Maurice Dixon, Bernard Nelson, LeRoy Grams and Jerry Cox. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery at Imperial with Luhrs and Reynolds Mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1975

Fred C. Alsbury

Fred C. Alsbury, 68, of Mesa, Arizona and Big Fork, Montana, a former resident of the Carbondale, Glenwood Springs and Silt, Colorado areas, died Wednesday, February 26, 1975 at Mesa, Arizona of a sudden heart attack.

Fred Alsbury was born April 16, 1900 it Hiawatha, Nebraska where he spent his youth and attended schools. He married Pauline Denney of Imperial, Nebraska February 18, 1927 in Wray. Colorado. He farmed in Dundy County, Nebraska until 1942 when he mooed to Carbondale, Colorado. He owned and operated the Alsbury's Sales Pavilion in Carbondale and Glenwood Springs, Colorado area until 1974. He was a member of the Holy Cross Cattlemen's Association, the Farm Bureau, Our Co-op Ass'n. of Silt, Colorado. the Co-Op of Imperial, Nebraska and a member of the Eagles Lodge.

Mr. and Mrs. Alsbury moved to Mesa, Arizona where they resided in the winter and have a summer home at Big Fork, Montana.

He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Wayne, in 1947. His wife, Pauline, of Mesa. Arizona and Big Fork, Montana survives him as do three children, Mrs. Edward J. (Joyce) Cerise of Carbondale, Colorado, Donald L. Alsbury of Missoula, Montana, and Frederick E. Alsbury, III, of Libby, Montana, nine grandchildren and two great grandsons.

Other survivors include a brother, Kenneth Alsbury of Imperial, Nebraska; and four sisters, Mrs. Edith Trembly of Wauneta, Nebr., Mrs. Bessie Mulder of Russellville, Ark.; Mrs. Alvin (Grace ) Whitely of Benkelman, Nebr., Mrs. Harry (Vada) Grams of Benkelman, Nebr., aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 3, 1975 at the Farnum-Brown Chapel in Glenwood Springs with Rev. G. L. Oldsen officiating. Burial was in Rosebud Cemetery. Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Out-of-town relatives attending the funeral services were Fred G. and Dorthy Alsbury of Libby, Montana; Don and Shirley Alsbury and family of Missoula, Montana; Ronald Alsbury of Butte, Montana; Mrs. Robert Cole of Polsen, Montana; Ms. Linda Cerise of Walsenburg, Colorado; Ms. Cindy Cerise of Omaha, Nebraska; Ms. Jean Alsbury of Vail, Colorado; Mrs. Alvin (Grace) Whiteley of Benkelman, Nebr.; Mrs. Carl (Olga) Alsbury of Imperial, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grams of Benkelman, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Grams and son of Parks, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs.. Everett Alsbury of Parks^,. Nebr.; Melvin (Mel) Alsbury, Sr., of Balboa Island, California and Harold Ross of Delta, Colorado.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1985

Kenneth Everett Alsbury

Kenneth Everett Alsbury, son of Fred and Addie Alsbury, was born October 10, 1918, at Hiawatha, Nebraska, and died August 5, 1985, in Imperial, Nebraska.

Kenneth was a devoted farmer and spent most of his life on a farm southwest of Imperial. Due to ill health, he retired from farming and moved to Enders so he could enjoy his fishing. Later, he moved to Imperial where he lived until his death. Kenneth loved children and his greatest delight was having the children in the trailer court where he lived stop by to visit with him. He also took the time to stop and visit a while with his many friends.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Wilda Little on September 7, 1939, in Benkelman and to this union, one daughter, Diana Marie, was born on July 30, 1946. She died February 26, 1950. On February 14, 1964, they adopted Jeanne Marie Little.

Kenneth was preceded in death by one daughter, Diana Marie; father, Fred; mother, Addie; three brothers, Carl, Floyd and Freddie Jr., and two sisters, Edith and Mary.

Kenneth leaves to mourn, his wife, Wilda; one daughter, Jeanne, and husband, Glenn Ray; four grandchildren, Peter, Sonja, Dayle and Drake Schopen of McGrew, Nebraska; three sisters, Besse Mulder of Russellville, Arkansas, Vada Grams of Benkelman and Grace Whiteley of Benkelman, and a host of relatives and friends.

Services were held Wednesday, August 7, 1985, at 2 p.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with Rev. Robert Sander officiating. Organist was Mary Baney and Carol and Robert Sander sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Beyond The Sunset."

Bearers were Robert Grams, Robert Ahrens, Gilbert Greim, Randy Jaeger, Jerry Lines and Wayne Salyer.

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

Marjory Alsbury

Marjory Alsbury, 85, a longtime Dixon, Calif., resident, died peacefully at the Vacaville Rehabilitation and Convalescence Center on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Gate-way Chapel in Winters, Calif. Interment followed at the Silveyville Cemetery in Dixon.

Born in Benkelman, Neb.,on March 31, 1919, she taught school before marrying her highschool sweetheart on May 26,1940. Marjory was a gifted seamstress, taught 4-H, judged sewing at county fairs and was an accomplished gardener. She worked at UCD and retired in 1989. Marjory kept herself busy with many projects until she was no longer able. She was a member of the Dixon Community Church and of the Dixon Senior Citizens Center.

She was preceded in death on March 20, 1968, by her husband, Glen Wesley Alsbury.

She is survived by her four children: Sylvia Jean Humphreys and husband, Merril, of Imperial, Neb., Merwyn Glen Alsbury and wife, Linda, of Winters, Loren Dean Alsbury of Dixon and Glenda Lynn Curiale and husband, Tom, of Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1976

Merle C. Alsbury

MERLE C. ALSBURY: Merle C. Alsbury was born in Dundy County, Nebraska, January 6, 1900, to Luther Knight and Mary Elizabeth Dixon Alsbury. He passed away June 17, 1976 at the Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 11 days. He was a member of the First Christian Church.

He spent most of his early days in Dundy County, Nebraska on a farm.

He was united in marriage to Irma Johnson on August 17, 1929, in Salina, Kansas. They lived on a farm north of Benkelman until the spring of 1931 when they bought and moved to a farm southwest of St. Francis. They were blessed with three daughters: Marilyn, Janice and Karna. They lived there until retiring in March, 1973, moving to their new home in St. Francis.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one granddaughter, Kay Ann Saunders.

He is survived by his widow, Irma; three daughters, Marilyn and husband Walter Thompson of Scottsdale, Ariz., Janice and husband Floyd Neitzel of Wichita and Kuria and husband Robert Smolders of Wichita; ten grandchildren: Richard, Merle and wife Stacy, Elizabeth and Joseph Thompson; Larry;,Steven and wife Janet; Susan and Nancy Neitzel; Linda and Robert Duskin Saunders; two brothers, Malvern of Big Fork, Mont. and Marion of Tacoma, Washington; three sisters; Eula Jessee of Benkelman, Nebraska; Beulah Heyl of Colton, S.D., and Julia Illg of Grand Rapids, Minn. and a number of nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Funeral Services were conducted at the First Christian Church on Monday, June 21, with Rev. John Bartlett officiating. A duet, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Northrup, sang "Face to Face" and "How Great Thou Art," accompanied by Margarite Magley at the organ. Nephews were casket bearers: Lynn Johnson, Doran Jeasee, Roger Wilson, James Holthaus, Clifton Wiley and Lowell Johnson. Interment was in the St. Francis Cemetery under the direction of Kramer Funeral Home.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1999

Vera 0. Irish Altig

STRATTON--Vera 0. Irish Altig was born April 23, 1909, in Stratton, Neb., to Welcome and Daisy Mae (Myers) Emery, the ཕྲ eighth of nine children. She grew up loving sports and excelling in baseball in Stratton, graduating from Stratton High School in 1928. She married Arthur Irish on Nov. 1, 1928. She was widowed with a young son and daughter to raise.

During World War II, with a shortage of men for jobs, she worked for Littlefield's Nash Garage upholstering and painting cars. Later, she was employed by Morehouse Hospital in Benkelman, Neb. Frequently she worked two or three other jobs simultaneously.

She married Arthur Altig and they relocated to Denver, Colo., where she worked for 25 years at the Presbyterian Hospital. She received the "Best Nurse's Aide" award for 12 consecutive years.

Mr. Altig died in 1966. Vera moved bach to Stratton where she was hired for a position caring for a retired banker in 1979. She lived in her home in Stratton until moving to Grandview Retirement Center. Vera then lived with her daughter on a farm north of Madrid, Neb., in 1998, prior to transferring to the North Platte (Neb.) Care Center in July 1999. She passed away on Oct. 27, 1999, at the age of 90.

Vera was a member of the Christian Union Church, belonged to the Auxiliary and Ladies Aid and supported several missionary and Christian organizations. She enjoyed Bible study, sewing, handiwork, traveling, picnicking and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, and son Dr. Darryl Irish, her parents and siblings.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gwendolyn and Hans Meyer, of Madrid; her daughter-in-law, Joyce Irish, of Miami, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends.

Vera donated her body to the Anatomical Board of the University of Nebraska-Omaha for medical science and research.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. CST on Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at the Christian Union Church in Stratton. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established to the Christian Union Church and Stratton Auxiliary, and may be sent to her daughter at RR 1 Box 63, Madrid, NE 69150. A day of Christian broadcasting will be dedicated to Vera Irish-Altig on KJLT (94.9 FM) radio to be aired on Nov. 5.

Printed in the Benkelman NE, Post, April 2006

Bonnie Bell Amaya

Bonnie Bell Amaya, age 81, passed away April 25, 2006, at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Neb.

She was born Bonnie Bell Hackler on June 15, 1924, in North Platte to Ernest and Maude Likes Hackler. She spent her youth in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School. On April 18, 1954, she married Julian P. Amaya in North Platte. She brought into the union two daughters from a first marriage, Sharon Roper Walden and Connie Roper Vonhubright. Julian and Bonnie had three children: Julene Amaya Stultz, Phillip Amaya and William Amaya. Except for about nine years when they lived in Benkelman, Neb., Bonnie and Julian spent most of their lives together in North Platte.

Julian passed away on March 28, 1989, after which Bonnie returned to their home in North Platte.

Bonnie worked at a number of places in North Platte including the hospital as a nurse aide and at the meat packing plant.

Bonnie was a member of the Toastmistress Club for many years. She also was an avid rock hound and a member of the rock club in North Platte.

Survivors include children Connie of Brady, Neb., Julene (Dale) of Jerome, Idaho, Phillip (Sheila) of San Jose, Calif., and William (Michelle) of Hailey, Idaho; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and daughter Sharon.

A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 2006, at the North Platte Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Jergensen officiating. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1989

Julian P. Amaya

Julian P. Amaya was born September 6, 1926, in Affiance, Nebraska. He passed away on March 28, 1989, at Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado, after a short illness.

He was the eldest of five children born to Freida and Julian Amaya Sr. The family lived in Alliance until 1929, when they moved to North Platte, Nebraska. Julian was the valedictorian of the Class of 1944 at North Platte Senior High School.

Julian met Bonnie Hackler on Halloween of 1953 and married her in April 1954. He instantly became a father to Bonnie's two daughters.

Julian worked as night foreman for Nash-Finch for 14 years, cost accountant for Fairmont Foods for 17 years, office manager and bookkeeper for Craven's Drugs for 7 years, and he maintained his own bookkeeping business in North Platte for 4 years. In 1981 Julian and Bonnie moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where he went to work for the Benkelman Telephone Company until the time of his death.

Julian's social activities included Boy Scouts, Community Playhouse, Junior Achievement, Toastmasters, Sertoma Club, Platte Valley Rock and Mineral Society, the Eagles, First Christian Church and the Lions Club.

As an adult leader of the Boy Scouts he was awarded the Silver Beaver and National Wood Badge and was twice honored as Scoutmaster of the Year. He served as committee chairman and neighborhood commissioner for the local council. With the North Platte Community Playhouse, Julian acted in and/or directed a variety of plays including "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," "Hamlet," and "A Comedy of Errors."

He served as an advisor and board member for North Platte Junior Achievement. With the Toastmasters, he was recognized as Toastmaster of the Year and served as president of the local chapter and area governor. As a member of the Sertoma Club he participated in the Nebraskaland Days Shootout and served as president of that organization. He served as the assistant state vice president for the Midwest Mineralogical Society and involved his family in rock hunting vacations all over the western United States.

In North Platte, Julian was a deacon at the First Christian Church and taught the 99 Bible Class for many years. In Benkelman he joined the Lions Club.

Julian had written articles for the North Platte Telegraph and the Nebraskaland magazine. Julian most recently became an Emergency Medical Technician and as such, participated in training seminars and volunteer work in the Benkelman area.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie; his mother, Freida; a daughter, Julene Stultz; two sons, Phillip and William; two stepdaughters, Sharon Walden and Connie Von Hubright; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Margaret Einspahr, and a brother, Norval.

Services were held Friday, March 31, 1989, at 10:30 a. m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiating. The organist was Gwen Bauer who accompanied Richard Bartholomew with the selections "Friends" and "Peace In The Valley."

Bearers were Phillip Amaya, Bill Amaya, Dick Guernsey, Randy Raile, Larry Einspahr, Jim Mullanix, Gary McKain and Raymond Waldon. Interment was Saturday, April 1. 1989, at North Platte Cemetery. Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1965

Maude E. Ambrosek

Maudie Elouise Crosby was born August 4, 1883, at Red Cloud, Nebraska, to Richard M. and Kate (Rothgeb) Crosby. She departed this life April 19, 1965, at the home of her son.

At the age of three, she accompanied her parents to Hayes county where she resided on the family farm until she was united in marriage to Andrew Ambrosek on August 27, 1906, at Hayes Center, Nebraska. To this union was born one son, Gerald, of Haigler, Nebraska.

For eleven years the family lived on a farm in Hayes county, then moved to Chase county where she remained until 1938, leaving Chase county to accompany her son to his farm in Dundy county where she lived in a separate residence.

Until ill health curtailed her activities, she always offered a helping hand to friends, neighbors and family.

At an early age, she was baptized into the Methodist Church, and throughout her life maintained a deep abiding faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her father, mother, four brothers, Joseph of Hayes Center, Nebr., George of Portland, Ore., Will of Palo Alto, Calif., and Raymond of Caldwell, Idaho; two sisters, Edith Stephenson of Hamlet, Nebr., and Catherine Crosby who died in infancy.

She leaves to mourn her passing her son Gerald, his wife Eva., four grandsons; one granddaughter; one granddaughter-in-law; and two great granddaughters, besides a host of other relatives land friends.

Services were held April 23 at Imperial Methodist Church, with Rev. Otto Quaife officiating. Interment was at Elmer Cemetery, with Luhrs and Reynolds in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 2003

Eva Ambrosek

IMPERIAL — Eva Ambrosek, 85, died Tuesday (Oct. 14, 2003) at Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial.

She was born May 30, 1918, in Wauneta to Jack and Mary (Vasabel) Tepley. She attended grade school in a small country school and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1936. She took normal training in teaching.

On April 23, 1938, she married Gerald Andrew Ambrosek at Oberlin, Kan. They lived on a farm north of Benkelman for two years and then purchased a farm in northwest Dundy County in 1940. She was a homemaker, taking an active role in the farming operation and in 4-H as a leader.

She was preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, Gerald in May 1985; two brothers, Wilbur and Leonard; one sister, Mae; and one granddaughter, Renee.

Survivors include four sons, Richard Ambrosek and wife, Elva of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Robert Ambrosek and wife, Tina of Haigler, Leslie Ambrosek and wife, Sonia of Haigler and Mark Ambrosek and wife, Yolanda, also of Haigler; one daughter, Janet Ambrosek of Omaha; one brother, Jake Tepley and wife, Lillian of Elsie; one sister, Anna Cooper of Hamlet; and 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

Services are Saturday, 2:30 p.m. (MST), at the Champion Community Church in Champion with the Rev. Francis Baker officiating. Interment is at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta.

A memorial has been established in her memory.

Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial is in charge of the arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1985

Gerald Andrew Ambrosek

Gerald Andrew Ambrosek was born to Andrew and Maudie (Crosby) Ambrosek on January 18, 1916, in Hayes County, Nebraska, and passed away at the Wray Community Hospital May 7, 1985, at the age of 69.

He spent his childhood on a farm in Hayes County and attended Chase County High School where he played in the orchestra (tenor banjo) and played football. His love of music continued throughout his life and his talent was shared with members of his family, friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed calling square dances.

Gerald enjoyed life. He always had work to do but enjoyed his spare time by innovating and building items to be used on the farm and ranch. He was an avid reader and enjoyed any good book.

Gerald and Eva E. Tepley were united in marriage April 23, 1938, at Oberlin, Kansas. After their marriage, they started farming north of Benkelman. Then in 1941, the opportunity presented itself for the purchase of a farm in northwest Dundy County. The purchase and a move to the farm occurred in 1942. He resided there until his death.

Gerald served in the community as a school board member of District 56, was a dedicated 4-H leader and served on the Dundy County Fair Board. He was also active in ASCS (Soil Conservation Service) work and was a charter member of the Water Conservatory Board. He believed that we should leave the land and our resources better than they were when our stewardship was assumed. He also believed in education for his children and gave each child the opportunity to achieve his or her educational goal.

Gerald and Eva taught their children well. They were taught to work and to strive for completion of a job undertaken through Gerald's fine example. Gerald loved his parents and as they grew older, he honored them by making sure their needs were met. He was a good husband and father and had many qualities that made him a fine friend and neighbor. He believed in being honest and his word was always respected. He loved animals, particularly his cattle, and was an excellent stockman.

Gerald was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Renee Lynn Ambrosek.

He is survived by his wife, Eva of Haigler; daugher, Janet of Omaha; sons, Richard, and wife, Elva Mae of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Robert and Rose, Leslie, and wife, Sonia, and Mark, and wife, Yolanda, all of Haigler; 14 grandchildren and many relatives and friends.

Services were held Friday, May 10, at the United Methodist Church of Imperial. Rev. Robert E. Call officiated.

Ava Rouze accompanied Garneta Bauerle and Robert Call with selections "The Old Rugged Cross" and "One Day At A Time."

Bearers were Bruce Fulk, Elmer Bischoff, Martin Rousey, Monte Cooper, Rodger Anderson and Roger Kolbet.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1965

Melissa Laura Amsberry

Melissa Laura Snavely was born June 22, 1902, near Ashland, Kentucky, and passed away at her home in Denver, Colorado, on April 27, 1965, at the age of 62 years, ten months and five days.

She was united in marriage to Robert L. Amsberry at St. Francis, Kansas, on May 20, 1930. Three children were born to this union, all dying in infancy.

She was a sincere Christian and belonged to the Open Bible Chapel in Denver in later years. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers and two sisters. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, Robert, two brothers, five sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her.

Funeral services were conducted at the Moore Memorial Chapel, 17th and Clarkson, on Thursday morning, April 29, 1965. Interment was in t h e Crown Hill Cemetery in Denver.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1965

Alfred Lee Andrew Amsberry

Alfred Lee Andrew Amsberry was born June 17, 1887, at Mason City, Nebr., in Custer county. He died February 10, 1965, at St. Francis, Kansas. at the age of 77 years, seven months and ten days.

Mr. Amsberry was the son of the late Floyd N. and Rose Ella Amsberry. He moved with his family to Union, Nebr., in Cass county in 1901 and later moved to Benkelman, Nebraska. Here, in this community, he grew to manhood and attended the public schools.

On August 2, 1909, Mr. Amsberry was united in marriage to Susanne Bertha Amelia Talmon. Twelve children were born to them, seven of whom are living. The five children who preceded him in death are: William at the age of 12 years, Howard at the age of 45, Francis, Lelia and Ruth in infancy. One sister and two brothers also preceded him in death: Grace, Earl and Louis.

Alfred Amsberry and his family lived in northwestern Kansas and in the Big Timber community and eastern Colorado most of his life. They moved to Bird City, Kansas, about 22 years ago. Mr. Amsberry has been a farmer most of his life until he retired a few years ago. He was always ready and willing to help anyone in need and he always had a cheery smile for his many grandchildren, neighbors and his friends.

When Alfred was a young man he attended the Lutheran Catechism class. Later he was baptized and united with the United Brethren Church. He was a member of the Bird City Odd Fellows Lodge No. 430.

He is survived by his wife, Susanne, and seven children.

They are: Irene and her husband, Jesse Clark, of Brush, Colo.; Ernest Amsberry and his wife Betty of Snyder, Colo.; Vera and her husband, Clayton Summer, of Brush, Colo.; Leonard Amsberry and his wife, Lohrene, of Bird City, Kan.; Dorothy and her husband, Robert Hammers, of Englewood, Colo.; Lee Amsberry and his wife Doris of Bird City, Kan.; Darlene, and her husband, Richard Brubaker, of Bird City, Kan.: 21 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; ). two brothers, Lawrence of Den-

ver, Colo., and William of Burlington, Colo.; five sisters, Miss Pauline Amsberry and Mrs. Etta Cone of Torrington, Wyo.; Mrs. Lefa Hall of Sanger, Calif.; Mrs. Lucille Atkins of Denver, Colo., is and Mrs. Roberta Footz of Tucson, Ariz., and many friends.

The funeral services were held in the Bird City Methodist Church at Bird City, Kan., February 13, 1965, at 2 p.m., with Rev. J. Ralph Watkins officiating. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery. with the IOOF No. 430 of Bird City assisting in the graveside service.

Relatives and friends coming from a distance to attend the funeral of Mr. Amsberry were ; Mrs. Etta Cone and Mrs. Pauline Amsberry, Torrington, Wyo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Amsberry and family, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Sumner and family, Mrs. Patty Prime and Ronda and Mrs. Edna Amsberry and Marlin, all of Brush, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Kramer and family, Mrs. Earl Teeter and family, Mr. Gerald Amsberry and Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Amsberry, all of Denver, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Merrell! Amsberry of Burlington, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hammers and family of Englewood, Colo.

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, February 18, 2008

Earnest Earl Amsberry

Monday, February 18, 2008

April 24, 1922 - Feb. 14, 2008

SNYDER, Colo. - Earnaest Earl Amsberry, 85, died Thursday (Feb. 14, 2008), at the Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

He was born April, 24, 1922, in St. Francis to Alfred and Susanna (Talmon) Amsberry. He served his country in the U.S. Marines during World War II.

He married Betty Billington on Dec. 20, 1945, in St. Francis. They moved from Bird City to Snyder, Colo., in 1950. In 1964, he started his own hay business in Snyder.

He attended the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brush, Colo. He was a member of the VFW and was involved with the Young Farmers.

Through the years they sponsored children through the Christian Children's Fund.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, James Patrick Brown, Sean Shelton and Wendy Shelton; great-grandchild, Jessica Stone; one brother, Howard Amsberry; and one sister, Irene Clark.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Amsberry of Snyder; one son, Alden Amsberry of Littleton, Colo.; two daughters, Linda Shelton of Thornton, Colo., and Susanne Brown of Thermoplois, Wyo.; two brothers, Leonard Amsberry of Goodland, Kan., and Lee Amsberry of Bird City; three sisters, Vera Sumner of Brush, Dorothy Hammers of Englewood, Colo., and Darlene Brubaker of Bird City; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m., at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Brush. Local services will be Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Forch Funeral Home Chapel in Benkelman. Interment with military honors will follow the service at the Benkelman Cemetery on Wednesday.

Visitation will be today until 5 p.m., at Heer Chapel in Brush.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Forch Funeral Home of Benkelman is in charge of local arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1987

Pauline Darrel Amsberry

Pauline Darrel Amsberry was born in Glenwood, Iowa, on April 5, 1899, to Floyd and. Rosella (Corner) Arnsberry. She died January 18, 1987, at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska.

Although Pauline never married nor had children of her own, she was like a mother to the children of her brothers and sisters. She helped raise them all and also helped in raising many of her great-nephews and nieces.

Pauline was employed in many homes as a domestic helper. She used to say that wherever she hung her hat, that was home. In later years she made her home with George and Greta Wilkins and helped them run the Van Hotel. In the last years of her life she lived with her niece, Dorothy Johnson, of Benkelman.

Pauline was baptized in the Catholic Church on December 4, 1938. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church all her years in Benkelman.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers: Alfred, Louis, Earl, William and Lawrence; three sisters: Grace, Lefa and Alice. She is survived by two sisters: Etta Lancaster of Torrington, Wyoming, and Lucille Kuhns of Bird City, Kansas, sister-in-law, Susie Amsberry, and family, many nieces, nephews, great-nephews and nieces and great-great-nephews and nieces. ,

Mass of the Resurrection was Wednesday, January 21, 1987, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benkelman with Father. Conrad Marrama officiating. Lector was Walter Barenberg. Acolyte was M.D. Sailors; organist was Pat DeWester and soloist was Eric Heimforth.

Bearers were Larry Ketler, Garry Ketler, Rick Hendrix, Leonard Amsberry, Lee Amsberry and Alvin Loop.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 2001

Thomas Dale Amsberry

TUCSON, Ariz.--Thomas Dale Amsberry was born Jan. 7, 1951, at McCook, Neb., to William Dale and Genevieve Jane (Reiman) Amsberry. He departed this life Wednesday, May 16, 2001, at his home in Tucson.

Tom was baptized and confirmed into the Roman Catholic faith.

He grew up in the Benkelman, Neb., area where he attended both elementary and high school. He graduated from Benkelman High School with the Class of 1969. During summers, Tom worked with harvest crews operating combines and driving trucks.

After graduation, Tom advanced his education by attending classes to learn small appliance repair. He followed this trade for several years, but was never challenged by it. Therefore, he studied car body repair work in Denver. He repaired and painted vehicles and gained a reputation for doing excellent work. Becoming discontent in this field and choosing to return to electronics, Tom once again entered school. Upon completion he was employed by the Henderson Mine in Colorado where he worked electronics and also repaired locomotives. Another interest eventually called him, and he journeyed back to Denver where he once again enrolled in school, this time in Aerotech College from which he graduated. Then he was employed by Aerotech in Tucson where he worked on state-of-the-art dynamics. Tom felt challenged and fulfilled with his employment.

During leisure time, Tom enjoyed reading, hiking, camping and off-roading. He and his son, Shanon, spent many happy hours sharing outdoor experiences. Tom had also developed an interest in computers, which he utilized to further his knowledge of aviation.

He will be remembered for his ready smile, his humor, his caring ways and his willingness to help others.

Surviving him are his three children: Shanon of Moab, Utah, Shena (Matt) Buckius of Bushnell,Neb., and Shandra (Mackenzie) Bruce of Germany; four granddaughters; his parents; three brothers and their spouses: Terry and Sandra of Grand Junction,Colo., Mike and Annie of Eagle, Colo., and Steve and Lara of Leadville; other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Leadville, Colo., June 1, 2001, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Killeen officiating. Neil Reynolds was the organist and Sharon Farnsworth the soloist. Selections included "Prayer of St. Francis," "On Eagle's Wings," "Come To The Water" and "How Great Thou Art." Tom's brother, Mike, composed the eulogy. Honorary bearers were Geoff Garrett, Robert Caress, Brandon Amsberry, Troy Amsberry, Robert Caress II and Herbert Reiman. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery at Leadville.

Bailey Funeral Home of Leadville was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the McCook Daily Gazette, NE, September 4, 2003

William Dale Amsberry

Thursday, September 4, 2003

DENVER, Colo. -- William Dale Amsberry, 78, died Tuesday (Aug. 26, 2003) in Denver, Colo.

He was born Aug. 15, 1925, to William "Bill" and Opal (Gerdes) Amsberry in Max. He was educated in the Benkelman Public Schools, and served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After receiving his honorable discharge in 1945, he returned to the Benkelman area.

On March 31, 1948, he married Genevieve "Jane" Reiman at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benkelman. He was employed as the projector operator at the Zorn Theater in Benkelman for many years. He also owned and operated the Circle B Dining Room until 1968 when he and his family moved to Leadville, Colo., where he was employed at Super Foods until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Opal Amsberry; son, Tom Amsberry; and sister, Joann.

Survivors include his wife, Jane Amsberry of Leadville, Colo.; sons, Terry Amsberry and wife, Sandra of Grand Junction, Colo., Mike Amsberry and wife, Annie of Eagle, Colo., Steve Amsberry and wife, Laura of Guffery, Colo.; sisters, Maxine and Betty Ann; brother, Merrill; and eleven grandchildren.

Services are Saturday,10 a.m. (MDT), at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Bernard Lorenz officiating. Inurnment will follow services at the Benkelman Cemetery. There will be no rosary or visitation.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1971

Florence Hazel (Hapes) Andersen

Florence Hazel Andersen, the daughter of John W. Hapes and his wife, Rosella Caldwell, was born in Tescott, Kansas on November 24, 1911. She passed away in Denver, Colorado on May 16, 1971 at the age of 59 years, five months and 22 days as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage.

As a small child she moved to a farm near Oakley, Kansas, with her family and there grew to adulthood, having attended a rural school near by. She was active in Sunday School and a member of the Methodist Church along with her family.

On March 19, 1935, she was united in marriage with George D. Andersen at the Presbyterian Church in Benkelman. On October 15, 1944, she was confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church. The young couple raised three daughters: Ina M. Wilson of Elwood, Nebraska, Edna Gerke of Arlington, Virginia and Karen Richard of Las Vegas, Nevada. They made their home on a Dundy County farm east of Benkelman where she worked side by side with her husband.

Mrs. Andersen had been the bookkeeper at Caldwell's in Benkelman for the last 15 years in addition to her tasks of homemaker, a devoted and loving wife, mother, daughter and sister.

She was preceeded in death by her father and one brother. Survivors are her husband. her three daughters and their husbands; her mother, Mrs. Rosella !lapel of High Bridge, New Jersey; three brothers, Gene Hapes of Oakley, Kansas, Carl Hapes of Cheyenne Wells. Colorado and Darrel Hapes of High Bridge, New Jersey, four sisters, Edna Andersen of Oakley, Kansas, Verna Smith of Clinton, New Jersey, and Fern Smith of High Bridge, New Jersey.

She is also survived by eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild, and many other relatives and friends, all of whom experienced her love and concern for their well-being She will be greatly missed by all.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 2000

Florence G. (Weiss) Andersen

Florence G. Andersen, 94, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Neb. She was born Oct. 8, 1905, in Virginia, Neb., to Joseph and Mary Weiss, the eighth of 12 children.

In 1928 she traveled to Benkelman to join her brother and wife, Frank and Ruby Weiss, and it was there she met the most important man in her life, Chris Andersen. On Aug. 6, 1929, the couple were united in marriage in Beatrice, Neb. They lived out their lives in Benkelman where they raised their two sons, Richard and Roger.

Florence was a devoted homemaker for her family and a very active member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman. She enjoyed her flower garden and sewing for her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, Chris, and 10 brothers and sisters. Those who survive her include her sons, Richard of Escondido, Calif., and Roger of Aurora, Colo.; a sister, Edna Mack, of Beatrice; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Florence Andersen were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman with the Rev. George Matthews officiating. Jackie Wilson was the organist, and Richard Bartholomew, with guitar accompaniment, sang "He Touched Me," "You'll Never Walk Alone" and "May The Lord Bless You And Keep You."

Casket bearers were Burdette and Jack Wilson, David Hofer and Larry Ahrens. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1987

Chris A. Andersen

Chris A. Andersen, the son of Christian and Annie Andersen, was born August 6, 1905, in Dundy County, Nebraska. He departed this life July 27, 1987, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman at the age of 81 years, 11 months.

Chris was graduated from Benkelman High School in 1925. After graduating he became employed by the Bank of Benkelman and later the Farmers and Merchants Bank. After the bank closed from pressure of the great depression he leased the Conoco Station until he was influenced by the late Leon Hines of seeking the appointment of postmaster, where he served the community for 36 years.

He was united in marriage to Florence Weiss August 6, 1929, and to this union two sons were born: Richard of Escondido, California, and Roger of Aurora, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Chris is survived by his devoted wife and two sons; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three nieces and a nephew.

Chris was truly devoted to his family, church and community.

Services were held Thursday, July 30, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman with Pastor Earl Martell and Pastor Otto Zeilinger officiating.

Organist was Jackie Wilson. Steve Stroup sang the selections "My God And I" and "He Touched Me."

Bearers were Howard Miller, Burdette Wilson, Marvin Haines, Lee Bowers, Everett Gerdes and Arden Ham.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery at Benkelman. Services were conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1972?

Mads F. Andersen

Benkelman friends learned of^, the death of Mads F. Andersen in Oakley, Kansas last week end. Mr. Andersen, who had been in iIl health for several, years, passed away in his home on Thursday evening. His most recent visit to Dundy county was during the Memorial day week end at which time he was a guest of his brother, George Andersen, who lives east of Benkelman. Mr. Andersen joined the migration to Logan county, Kansas in the early 1920's and spent the remainder of his active life farming. He was a brother of Chris A., and George Andersen, well known Benkelman and Dundy county residents.

He is survived by his wife and several children.

Funeral services were held at Oakley the fore part of the week. An obituary will be printed when available.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1995

Idonna Viola (Adkinson) Anderson

IMPERIAL--Idonna Viola Adkinson was born to Frank W. and Ivy E. (Davis) Adkinson on July 30. 1916, north of McCook, Neb., the youngest of four children, having two brothers, 0llie E. and Edwin F., and a sister, Opal Pearl.

She died Dec. 26, 1995, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 26 days at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial, Neb.

At the age of four years, she moved to Colorado with her parents and, in August 1927, she moved back to Dundy County, Neb. Her father died Sept. 21, 1936, and she and her mother moved to Benkelman, Neb., in December 1936.

She was married to Arthur S. Anderson on July 30, 1950, at Max, Neb. Miriam Elizabeth was born to them on May 19, 1952, at Benkelman.

They lived in Benkelman until July 18, 1955, when they moved to Max. They moved to Imperial in August 1966 and returned to Benkelman in 1979. In 1990 they moved to Wauneta, Neb., and then returned to Imperial in May 1993 where she resided at the time of her death.

She was converted at the age of seven years and later joined the Pilgrim Holiness Church. She was faithful in church attendance up until the time of her death. In more recent years she would seek one out within walking distance of her residence. She always maintained her strong confidence in God and that He would see her through each and every circumstance which came her way.

As she was 17 years younger than her brothers and sisters, her nieces and nephews seemed like brothers and sisters to her. She cherished how they remembered her each birthday with cards, visits and phone calls.

She was known for her unselfish nature and her giving to others. She made many quilts and embroidered countless pillowcases and dresser scarves, as well as doing other handiwork. Her granddaughters thought that Grandma could fix anything that needed sewed or mended.

She was preceded in death by her father on Sept. 21, 1936; her mother on Feb. 6, 1960; her brothers, 0llie on Aug. 22, 1956, and Edwin on Jan. 2, 1988; her sister, Opal Wilson, on Nov. 29, 1980, and three nephews, Philip Adkinson on Feb. 4, 1985, Ray Adkinson on Dec. 29, 1992, and Myron Adkinson on July 10, 1993.

Survivors are her husband, Arthur, of Imperial; their daughter, Miriam, and her husband, Raymond Hegwood, of Wauneta; two granddaughters, Rhonda Faye Hegwood of St. Francis, Kan., and Jeanie Marie Hegwood of Wauneta; her nieces. Erma Kesey of Paradise, Calif., Edna Dicke of Stratton, Neb., Dorothy Smets of Wichita, Kan., Faye Hagland of Winston-Salem, N.C., Ruth Sharp of Benkelman. Fern McGranahan of Atascadero, Calif., and Elaine Crider of Wray, Colo.; her nephews, Earl Wilson of Fort Morgan, Colo., Cliff Wilson of Wray, Lee Wilson of Ratone, N.M., and Melvin Adkinson of Tyler, Texas; a first cousin. Harold Tornblom of Plano, Texas; numerous great-nieces and nephews and second and third cousins, and a host of friends.

A graveside service and interment were held Friday. Dec. 29, 1995, at 2:30 p.m. at the Benkelman Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Bley officiating. Musicians were Lois Bley, Wilma Ferguson and Marilyn Wilson. Selections included "Going Down The Valley," "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus" and "In The Garden."

Honorary bearers were Cliff Wilson, Earl Wilson, Lee Wilson, Melvin Adkinson, Leland Dicke and Dale Bauer. Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1995

Idonna V. (Adkinson) Anderson

IMPERIAL — Idonna V. Anderson died Tuesday (Dec. 26, 1995) in Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial. She was 79 years old.

She was born July 30, 1916, in Red Willow County, to Iva E. (Davis) and Frank W. Adkinson.

On July 30, 1950, she was married to Arthur S. Anderson at Max. She attended Pilgrim Holiness Church.

Preceding her in death were her parents; one sister, Opal; and two brothers, 0llie and Edwin.

Survivors include her husband of Imperial; one daughter, Miriam and husband Raymond Hegwood of Wauneta; and two granddaughters, Rhonda and Jeanie Hegwood.

Graveside services will be Friday, at 2:30 p.m. MST, at the Benkelman Cemetery, with the Rev. Lloyd Bley officiating. Memorials will be accepted in her name.

Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1965?

Ruth Elizabeth (Brynoff) Anderson

Funeral^-services for Ruth E. Anderson, lifetime Dundy county resident, were held at Jay's Fuheral Home in Benkelman at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon, February 9. Mrs. Anderson passed away at the Miller Nursing Home in St. Francis, Kansas, on Thursday, February 4, after a lengthy illness. Rev. Clyde Jacobson officiated at the service. Mrs. Phyllis Kirkman was the soloist, accompanied by Mrs. Betty Erdman at the organ. Casket bearers were George Bartlett, Buster Louch, Percie Heater, Torsten Anderson, Fred Scott and Howard Crow. Interment was in the Stratton, Nebraska, cemetery under the direction of Jay's Funeral Home.

Ruth Elizabeth Anderson, nee Brynoff, was born on the 25th of March, 1897, the youngest child of Nels P. and Nellie Brynoff, at Max, Nebraska. She grew up on a farm north of Max and took the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age.

Ruth married Peter Anderson of Max at Akron, Colorado, on the 31st of July, 1916. To this union_was born Elmer Edmond who passed away at age 10, and Edgar John who was stillborn. Also born to the union and surviving are Arthur Simon of Max, Earnest Victor of Detroit, Michigan, Everett William of McPherson, Kansas, and Arlene Nellie of St. Francis, Kansas.

Ruth joined the Pilgrim Holiness Church of Stratton in 1937 and was a faithful member until her illness prevented her from attending services.

Ruth Elizabeth passed to her eternal reward on Thursday, February 4, after twenty-two months in the Miller Nursing Home at St. Francis, Kansas. Her health had failed about ten years ago and she had been ill since.

In addition to her children, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Stahley of Yuma, Colo., and Mrs. Rosa Hitch of Salkum, Wash.; one brother, David Brynoff, of Max; one half-sister, Mrs. Selma Howard of Max; two grandchildren; and her husband, Peter Anderson, of Max.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1999

Elsie Viola (Johnson) Anderson

IMPERIAL-Elsie Viola Anderson was born July 1, 1911, at Stanton, Iowa, to John Eric and lda Olivia (Larson) Johnson. Elsie was confirmed on June 6,; 1926, at the Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton. She grew up and attended school in Stanton, graduating from Stanton High school in 1929.

Elsie was employed in Omaha, Neb., a short time before meeting Richard "Dick" Anderson in 1936 at the picnic in Shenandoah, Iowa. They were married on June 20, 1940, in Scottsbluff, Neb. The couple settled in Glendo, Wyo., 'where they lived for a short time before moving to Mitchell, Neb., in December 1941. Richard was emloyed by B & C Ford Motor Company for six years in Mitchell and five years in Morrill, Neb. In 1952, Richard and Elsie moved from Morrill to Big Springs, Neb., to operate a Standard Oil Service Station. In 1962, they purchased the Circle B Motor Lodge in Benkelman, Neb., which they owned and operated for 22 years. Then on May 20, 1984, they retired and made their home in Imperial, Neb., to be near their family.

Elsie passed away early Tuesday morning, Sept. 21, 1999, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial. She was 88 years of age.

Elsie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial and the Zion's Willing Workers. She had several hobbies including sewing and playing the piano.

Elsie is survived by her husband, Richard, of Imperial; a son, Leiton "Swede" and wife, Debra, of Kearney, Neb.; a daughter, Jan, and her husband, Don Banks, of Imperial; grandchildren Deena Anderson, Doug Banks and Jason Banks; brothers Ray A.C. Johnson and wife, Mary Ann, of Lincoln, Neb., and Vern Johnson of Antioch, Calif.; a sister, Thelma Vandevort, of Grand Forks, N.D.; sisters-in-law Louise Johnson and Elsie Johnson, both of Stanton, and many nieces and nephews.

Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Helmer, Alvin, Eldon and Paul Johnson, and a sister, Margaret Voris.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 24, 1999, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial with the Rev. Robert A. Frank officiating. J. Gordon Christensen was the organist, and the Zion Lutheran Choir sang "The Lord's My Shepherd." Pallbearers were Doug and Jason Banks, Robert Ahrens, Clinton Nordhausen and Robert and Richard Bartels.

Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, with arrangements by Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1982

Florence Mae (Logan) Anderson

Florence Mae (Logan) Anderson was born February 12, 1919, at Haigler, Nebraska, to Earl Everett Logan and Katye Elizabeth (Hickman) Logan. She lived with her family on a farm north of Parks, moving to Parks, Nebraska, in 1922.

Florence received her first three years of elementary education at Parks, then the family moved to Haigler, Nebraska, where she received the next four and one-half years of schooling.

In 1931, the family moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where she finished her elementary and high school education, graduating with the Class of 1935. After graduation, she began teaching in rural schools and working at local stores during the summers.

She was married in 1937 to Herman K. Cannon and to this union was born a son, Marshall Logan Cannon. In 1942, they moved to Long Beach, California, where Herman worked at Douglas Aircraft.

Herman went overseas with an oil company in 1943 and Florence and Marshall returned to Dundy County, Nebraska, where Florence worked in government offices until 1946. She began to prepare herself to teach again by taking courses at McCook Junior College and the University of Nebraska. She began teaching at Parks Elementary School and taught there until 1953.

Florence was married to Orville Anderson in 1948, and they lived in Benkelman, Nebraska, until 1958 when they moved to Colorado. In Colorado she attended Cosmetology School and became a beautician. Later, she attended H&R Block Tax Preparation School and became an income tax consultant. In 1976 she began work as a bookkeeper for her son's business.

She passed away January 26, 1982, at Saint Anthony North Hospital, Westminster, Colorado, at the age of 62 years, eleven months and two weeks. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katye, father, Earl, and sister, Blanche Logan.

She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Orville Anderson, her son, Marshall Logan Cannon, wife Judy, two grandsons, Gregory and David, and numerous friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, January 29, 1982, at 2 p.m., at the Jones Funeral Chapel, Benkelman, Nebraska. Pastor Gary Karoly officiated with Betty Erdman playing the organ. Soloist was Pastor Karoly singing the selections "How Great Thou Art", and "The Lord's Prayer."

Bearers were Jerry Owens, John Owens, Byron Ham, Bud Cline, Walt Barenberg and Royce Anderson.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska. Funeral arrangements conducted by Jones Funeral Home, Inc., Benkelman, Neb.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1992

Allura R. (Maddox) Anderson

BENKELMAN--Allura R. Anderson was born May 2, 1903, to Ernest and Ella Maddox at St. Paul, Nebraska. and died Friday, August 7, 1992, at her home in Benkelman, Nebraska, at the age of 89.

She married H.L. "Andy" Anderson on November 6, 1918, at North Loup, Nebraska. They moved to Benkelman in 1933 and were co-owners of the Benkelman Livestock Sales Company.

Allura was affectionately known as Mrs. H.L.

Because of their many years of support for the Dundy County Fair, the Andersons were rightly honored as the fair's first grand marshals in 1985.

Preceding her in death were her parents; two sons, Lyle and Harold; two sisters, Gladys and Faye, and two brothers, Terrell and Paul.

Survivors include her husband, Andy, of Benkelman and two sisters, Berniece Crouse of Scotia, Nebraska, and Evelyn Williams of Cotesfield, Nebraska.

Services were held Monday, August 10, 1992, at 2 p.m. at the Friends Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Keith Haisch and Don Egle officiating. Organist was Mary Baney. Don and Iola Egle sang "How Great Thou Art" and Tina McEndaffer and Debra Walker sang "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "Set Another Place."

Bearers were Bret McEndaffer, Spencer Parker, Jim Walker, Roy Dean Parker, Jeffrey Parker and Dan Parker.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1988

Nellie Mae (Seybold) Anderson

Nellie Mae Seybold Anderson, the twelfth child of Samuel B. and Elizabeth (Dunbar) Seybold, was born May 10, 1910, at Oswego, Kansas. She passed away April 1, 1988, at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Nebraska.

She moved with her parents to Trenton, Nebraska, March 13, 1913, and lived south of Trenton, where she attended school.

Mae had various jobs, including ranch work and cafe work in several states.

She married Albert Anderson, December 2, 1931, at Fort Collins, Colorado. They worked in many states before coming back to Nebraska to make their home. In 1938, they started farming and working for Dan Ough. The last several years, they made their home in Benkelman.

Preceding her in death were her father and mother; eight brothers: Grover, Web, Lew, George, Elmer, Frank, Lloyd and infant Alvin, two sisters: Eliza Wilson and Addle Cemer and many more loved ones.

She leaves behind a loving daughter, Zilah, with her husband, Owen McCollam, of McCook, granddaughter, Kyla, and husband, Cal Ledford, of Carmel Highlands, California, grandson, Doran, and wife, Cindy McCollam, of Culbertson, Nebraska, great-grandson, Wesley McCollam, and great-granddaughter, Kaylee McCollam, both of Culbertson, her husband of many years, Albert Anderson, her brother, Charles Seybold, of Benkelman and her sister, Anna Frank of Trenton, dear friends Ron and Lois Janicke, Julia, Clayton and Kathy of Benkelman, and many other friends and relatives. Her love for them was always first and they were her pride and joy. Her door was always open to many little children as well as older people.

Services were Tuesday, April 5, 1988, at 2 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska. The Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiated. The organist was Mary Baney. Julia Janicke sang "One Day At A Time” and Richard Bartholomew sang "How Great Thou Art."

Bearers were Ronald Janicke, Sheridan Magnani, Clayton Janicke, Verle Raichart, Melvin Duvel and Relgene Zimbelman.

Honorary bearers were Bert Porter, Eldon Roesener, Willie Wall, Floyd Rickard, Harry Ough, Merle Wallace, Glen Spears and H.L. "Andy" Anderson.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery at Benkelman, Nebraska.

Arrangements were by Jones Funeral Home, Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1989

Lola Marie (Teel) Anderson

Lola Marie Anderson died at Lincoln General Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, on September 28, 1989, at the age of 70.

She was born May 15, 1919, in Frontier County, Nebraska, to Ami and Alta Teel.

She attended Parks (Nebraska) High School and graduated in 1936.

On May 13, 1939, she married Charles Donald Anderson.

Lola and Don had four daughters, Donna Marie, Marian Jeane, Vonda Ruth and Susan Jane.

She drove the school bus for Parks and Dundy County for 25 years. She was a member of the Parks United Methodist Church, later transferring to Benkelman (Nebraska) United Methodist Church. Lola was involved in the Parks Community Club and served on the election board for many years.

She was a board member for the Dundy County Senior Citizens and continued to be active at the center.

On November 9, 1982, an accident took the life of her husband, Don.

In 1984 she moved to Benkelman. Lola loved life and enjoyed her family, being around her children and grandchildren. She loved playing cards and visiting with her many friends and relatives.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Don; her father, Ami Teel; brother, Russell, and brothers-in-law, Orville Anderson and Ed Rowley.

Survivors include her mother, Alta Teel of Benkelman; daughters, Donna and husband, Bob Behlke of Benkelman, Marian and husband, Robert Ellis of Benkelman, Vona and husband, Roger Cogdill of Canon City, Colorado, and Susan and husband, Marty Lutz of Benkelman; 10 grandchildren: Diane and husband, Mark Rosenfelt, Crystal and husband, Tom Nozicka, Bobbie Jr. and wife, Lynette Behlke, Ange and husband, Monty Hansen, Don and wife, Rhonda Ellis, Gina Ellis, Lisa Anderson and Doug, Thad and Dayla Lutz; great-grandchildren Blaine and Britni Rosenfelt and Kimberly and Kayla Nozicka; brothers, Wayne and wife, Veda, and Lyle and wife, Barbara; sisters, Jeane and husband, Sam, Marjorie and husband, Linn, Carol and husband, Ford, and Velma and husband, Ed; brother-in-law, Royce and wife, LaNeta; sister-in-law, Mildred Rowley, many nieces, nephews and multitudes of loving friends.

Services were held Monday, October 2, 1989, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiating.

The organist was Diana League and Kelly Hayward sang "Thanks For Being My Friend."

Bearers were Dudley Blank, Max Cline, Dale Lutz, Garry Krutsinger, Hal Tecker and Everett Stute.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1948

Iva Belle (Wilkinson) Anderson

A beautiful life, and a full and fruitful one, came to a close last Saturday when Mrs. Tom Anderson closed her eyes in the sleep eternal at the Morehouse hospital after an illness covering many months.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Homer B. Clements at the Benkelman Methodist church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Singers were John Baer, Harry Ough, Jacob Bauer and R. D. Druliner, Jr., with Mrs. Florence Hopkins at the piano. Pall bearers were Frank Weiss, Ike Pursley, John Reynolds, George Aufenkamp, Leonard Lawson and Ned Tecker. Arrangements were in charge of the Laughlin Funeral Home and interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Mrs. Anderson was a splendid woman, measured from any standpoint you will. She was a wonderfully devoted wife and mother, unselfish in every thought and act during all of her earthly sojourn and her greatest pleasure and satisfaction came in her daily efforts to lessen the sorrows and tribulations of others and to make those around her happy. Her tolerance of the shortcomings of others and her desire to be helpful in making life more pleasant for her family marked her entire life as outstanding and in some respects unusual. She reared a splendid family and strove always to keep her children living right and thinking right, as well as to be of the greatest service to her husband and companion. But Mrs. Anderson did not stop there because her interest extended into the lives of her neighbors who were always close to her as friends because she was indeed a friend to all and her influences were always for better and better things, and in her passing now, not alone her family loses a wonderful wife and mother, but her community as well as Dundy county as a whole, lost one of its most valuable and highly esteemed citizens.

During the months that Mrs. Anderson's failing health practically reduced her to invalidism, she maintained her optimistic attitudes towards life and despite her suffering, she still strove on in the thought and hope of being helpful to others and at the same time did what she could to minimize her own condition, though she realized that each passing day was bringing her closer to the end of life's journey. And in the end, she passed out of this worldly sphere as she had lived, filled with all of those most important mental ideals of hope, faith and charity in every sense the words imply.

Iva Belle Wilkinson, eldest daughter of Charles and Minnie Wilkinson, 'was born at Verdon, Nebraska, October 7, 1893 and passed away at the Morehouse hospital in Benkelman, August 28, 1948 at the age, of 54 years, 10 months and 21 days.

On July 17, ^-1914, she was united in marriage to George Thomas Anderson at Bellville, Kansas. In 1920 they moved to Dundy county where she lived the remainder of her life.

Mrs. Anderson was the mother of six children, four of whom survive her. They are Orville Vincent, Benkelman; Charles Donald, Parks; Marion Royce, Benkelman, and Mildred Nadean Rowley of Haigler. Deceased are George Thomas and George William, who died in infancy.

She also leaves four sisters: Mrs. Esther Wells of Verdon; Mrs. Hattie Blecha of Benkelman; Mrs. Willhelmina Auxier of Dawson and Mrs. Ethel Rychtarik of Haddam, Kansas. One brother, Marion Wilkinson, resides at Haddam, Kansas. She leaves six granddaughters and one grandson.

Mrs. Anderson was also preceded in death by her parents and one sister.,

She was a) member of the Methodist church at Parks and served on the Board of Trustees. She was a former Sunday school superintendent and teacher and at the time of her death was treasurer of the Woman's Society of Christian. 'service.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1977

Jennie (Botts) Maddox Anderson

Jennie Maddox Anderson, Wray resident for the past 20 years, passed away at St. Mary-Corwin Hospital in Pueblo on January12 following a brief illness.

Mrs. Anderson was born in Ord, Neb. in 1904.

Survivors include her children, Mrs. Shirley Hollars of McCook, Neb., Ralph Maddox of White City, Kan., and Mrs. Carole Wurtz of Pueblo; six stepchildren, Jeanie Andrews and Bob Anderson of Denver, Florence Yost of Neb., Arlena Stronquist, Olive Richter and Clarance Anderson of California.

Three sisters and one, brother, Amy Quggenmoun of Washington, Deane Botts, Blanche Inness and Larry Botts of Nebraska; several nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law and six grandchildren of the Maddox family and 16 grandchildren of the Anderson family.

Services were held at the Wray Christian Church January 15 at 10:00 a.m. Interment was at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman Neb.

(Taken from the Wray, Colo. Gazette.)

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1993

Albert "Al" Lamont Anderson

McCOOK--Albert "Al" Lamont Anderson, 89, died Wednesday, July 7, 1993, at the Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Nebraska. He was born February 19, 1904, in McBain, Michigan, to Andrew and Augusta P. (Fritz) Anderson. He was one of seven children in his family.

In the 1930s, he came west to Nebraska to find work. He settled around Benkelman, Nebraska, where he met Nellie Mae (Seybold) Williams and her young daughter, Zila, then age four. Al and Mae were married December 2, 1931, in Fort Collins, Colorado. In 1981, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

They farmed several farms around the Benkelman and Haigler, Nebraska, area.

Due to failing health, both Al and Mae moved into Benkelman in 1980. For a few years they enjoyed being "city folks" and spent their time raising a large garden and a yard full of beautiful flowers.

On April 1, 1988, Mae died. Al lived in his home for two years before moving to Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook where he spent the past three years so he could be closer to his daughter and family.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Andrew and Augusta, three brothers, Gus, John and Arthur, two sisters, Edna and Ann, and a half-sister, Amelia.

Surviving are a daughter, Zila, and her husband, Owen McCollam, of McCook; one brother, Morris Anderson and wife, Audrey, of Grand Rapids, Michigan; two grandchildren, Kyla McCollam of Carmel Highlands, California, and Doran McCollam and his wife, Cindy, of Culbertson, Nebraska; three adopted grandchildren, Kathy Janicke and Julie Hesseltine of Benkelman and Clayton Janicke of Bird City, Kansas; two great-grandchildren,

Kaylea McCollam and Wesley McCollam of Culbertson, and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday, July 10, 1993, at 9:30 a.m. at Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Vernon Whetstone officiating.

Organist was Jackie Wilson and soloist was Julie Hesseltine. Richard Bartholomew was a soloist and guitarist. Selections included "Mansion Just Over The Hilltop," "Wind Beneath My Wings" and "How Great Thou Art."

Bearers were Delbert Seybold, Bill Seybold, Carl Hanes, Dick Seybold, Relgene Zimbelman and Frank McEvoy. Honorary bearers were Bert Porter, Andy Anderson, Willie Wall, Ralph Jones, Herman White, Ron Janicke and Troll Welton.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, date unknown

Andres Anderson

Andres Anderson, 76, a resident of Dundy county in the community southeast of Benkelman since 1900, passed away early Wednesday morning of pneumonia brought about by a severe palsy condition which had affected his throat. His passing brought to the end an illness of ten years which in the last year had advanced to such a stage that he was bedridden all the time.

Mr. Anderson is a brother of Chris Anderson and an uncle of Chris A. Anderson, Benkelman postmaster, and he came to America when he was nineteen years of age. Following his arrival in this country he worked in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years, accumulating necessary funds to establish his home along the banks of the Republican east of Benkelman where he farmed until the flood of 1935 which destroyed his farmstead and most of his farm land. With the passing of the flood, Mr. Anderson was stricken with ill health and his illness progressed until he was forced to retire from all activity. He has been cared for by Mrs. James Bradley for the past five years in Benkelman.

Mr. Anderson is survived by two brothers, Chris Anderson of Benkelman and Terkel Anderson who lives in Denmark. Of the family of three girls and six boys, only two are now living.

Funeral services will be held at the Laughlin Funeral Home on Friday afternoon, altho other funeral arrangements have not as yet been completed.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 2000

Arthur Simon Anderson

ATWOOD, Kan.--Arthur Simon Anderson, 80, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2000, at the Good Samaritan Center in Atwood. He was born Aug. 13, 1920, to Peter and Ruth (Brynoff) Anderson in Dundy County, Neb., near Max.

On July 30, 1950, he was united in marriage to Idonna V. Adkinson at his parents' home and the couple moved to their home in Benkelman, Neb. To this union one daughter was born: Miriam Elizabeth.

In 1955, Arthur and his family moved back to Max where he was employed as a custodian at the Max School. In 1966, Arthur and his wife moved to Imperial, Neb., where he was employed by the Farmers Lumber Co. and the Chase County Department of Roads. Arthur and his wife moved to Wauneta for a short time and then moved back to Benkelman in 1979 where he retired.

After the death of his wife in 1995, Arthur remained in Benkelman until 1997 then moved to the Good Samaritan Center in Atwood to be near his sister and her husband.

He was a member of the Benkelman Pilgrim Holiness Church and the Atwood Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of more than 45 years and brothers Elmer, Edger, Earnest and Everett.

Those who survive him include his daughter, Miriam, and husband, Raymond Hegwood, of Mitchell, S.D.; a sister, Arlene and husband, Guy Billington, of Atwood; granddaughters Rhonda Carney and Jeanie Hegwood; one great-granddaughter, Brittany, and numerous nieces; nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Atwood Baptist Church in Atwood with Pastor David L. Jones officiating. Clairice Dack was the organist and Sharon Jones the pianist. The congregational hymn was "Meet Me There," the Atwood Baptist Church choir sang "Because He Lives" and “What A Day That Will Be," the Jones family sang "Let Me In" and Beaver Creek Bluegrass Band played "0 Come Angel Band."

Casket bearers were Roger Shillington, Wesley Wheeler, Jesse Gosnell, Fonce Brynoff, Lloyd Bley and Christopher Jones.

A committal service was held that afternoon at 2:30 at the Benkelman Cemetery in Benkelman. Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be given in his name to the Good Samaritan Center or to the Atwood Baptist Youth Ministries.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1982

Charles Donald Anderson

Charles Donald Anderson, son of Iva and Tom Anderson, was born June 15, 1918, at Fremont, Nebraska. He passed away at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska, on November 9, 1982, at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 25 days.

In 1920, the family moved to Haigler, Nebraska. He attended school at Doane and later moved to Parks where he resided the remainder of his life.

Don graduated from Parks High School. During his school days, he was active in sports activities throughout the Republican Valley area. During his senior year, he was selected on the All-American Six-Man Football Team for Boys' Life Magazine.

He was united in marriage to Lola Teel on May 13, 1939, and was the father of four daughters: Donna, Marian, Vonda and Susan.

Don joined the Methodist Church in Parks, Nebraska, and later transferred his membership to the Benkelman United Methodist Church.

He was a carpenter and painter by trade. Through his many skills and persistence for perfection in his work, he has left many lasting memorials in the community.

He was a loving husband and father and was devoted to his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lola, and four daughters: Donna (Mrs. Bob Behlke) of Benkelman, Marian (Mrs. Bob Ellis) of Benkelman, Vonda (Mrs. Roger Cogdill) of Canon City, Colorado, and Susan (Mrs. Marty Lutz) of Benkelman.

He also leaves to mourn two brothers, Orville of Denver, Colorado, and Royce of Benkelman; one sister, Mildred Rowley, of Lincoln, Nebraska; nine grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant brothers.

Services were held Friday, November 12, 1982, at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at Benkelman, Nebraska, with Pastor Lynn Parsons officiating. Organist was Diana League and Kelly Hayward was soloist.

Bearers were Larry Williams, Hal Tecker, Dick Guernsey, Leo Richard, Jack Pursley and Royce Stute. Honorary bearers were Robert Rhoades, Sam Jones, Otto Nordhausen, Max Cline, Orval Johnson, Charlie Sandman, Marvin Hollenbaugh, Maurice Dixon, Bus Krutsinger and Ernie Schreiner.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1993

Earnest V. Anderson

TAMPA, Fla.--Earnest V. Anderson, 64, died Saturday, July 3, 1993, at Tampa (Florida) General Hospital.

He was born to Peter (an immigrant from Sweden) and Ruth Anderson in Max, Nebraska.

He entered the United States Army December 2, 1946, and, on November 12, 1949, entered the Air Force Reserve. He was recalled to active duty September 9, 1952, and released from active duty September 11, 1953.

Col. Anderson stayed in the active reserve and his record of service won a direct commission as Second Lieutenant through the Air Force Outstanding Airman Commissioning Program. He achieved the grade of Lt. Col. by the time he transferred to the stand-by reserve in February 1970.

In October 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis as Captain, he held the position of Major on extended active duty.

In 1966, Col. Anderson was selected to attend the Defense Strategy Seminar at the National War College at Fort Leslie J. McNair in Washington, D.C.

Among the awards and decorations Col. Anderson earned were the Army Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal (Bronze Star), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (Air Force), Air Force Overseas Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He received lapel buttons for World War II Honorable Service and Air Force Retired.

Col. Anderson graduated with the Class of 1954 from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois. He earned further degrees from the University of Detroit and Wayne State in Michigan.

While Col. Anderson was not serving on extended active duty and active reserve duty, he completed a 32-year career as an educator with 28 years as Professor of Human Services at the University of Detroit in Detroit, Michigan.

At the time of his death, he had been on disability leave of absence since 1984.

Seeking a stress-free lifestyle to enable him to live with his disability, Col. Anderson resided on vacation property he owned on Ross Lake, Michigan, located in the Upper Peninsula.

His retirement ceremony from the United States Air Force took place at K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Marquette, Michigan, on August 31, 1989.

The winters were too severe so from 1987 until his death he lived part-time in the Tampa, Florida, Hillsborough County area. In 1991 he became a permanent resident of Tampa. He continued his writings for publication.

Col. Anderson was elected to and, until the time of his death, served as a director of the Monte Carlo Towers Board of Directors. In addition, he volunteered. at Our Lady of the Bay parish at McDill Air Force Base as advisor/assistant to the pastor.

He was a life member of the Michigan Education Association, Michigan Association of Higher Education, National Education Association and National Society of Professors and a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society, Phi Kappa Delta Education Fraternity and Phi Alpha Theta.

Military organizations to which he belonged included the Air Force Association (life member), Retired Officers Association (life member) and Tampa Retired Officers Association.

Burial services were held Friday, July 9, 1993, at 1 p.m. at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.

Typewritten version of a newspaper article from the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1928

Elmer S. Anderson

Elmer Anderson, son of Mr. & Mrs. Peter Anderson residing north of Max, fell dead while crossing the street near the Stewart Medical Building.

Mr. & Mrs. Anderson had bought their two sons to have them vaccinated and after the treatment the two boys played around the office a while.

They were crossing the street with their mother, Frank remarked he felt awful sick.

Dr. Brown saw the boy go down and rushed out, carrying him back to the office.

Frank Anderson was10 years, 6 months, and 23 days old at the time of his death.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1993

Everett W. "Andy" Anderson

McPHERSON, Kan.—Everett W. "Andy" Anderson, a retired automobile mechanic who resided at Highland Manor in McPherson, Kansas, died Sunday, December 19, 1993, at the Memorial Hospital in McPherson at the age of 61.

He was born July 4, 1932, at Max, Nebraska, to Peter and Ruth (Brynoff) Anderson.

Anderson was a resident of McPherson since 1955, moving there from San Diego, California.

He was married March 14, 1972, to Bernadette Robben at Las Vegas, Nevada.

He was a Past Master of the Masonic Lodge No. 172, A.F. & A.M., a companion of McPherson Chapter #48 Ram, and the American Legion Post #24, all of McPherson; Knight of Garfield Cornmandery #18 Kt and noble of Isis Shrine Temple A.A.O.N.M.S. of Salina, Kansas, and a U.S. Navy veteran.

He is survived by his wife, "Bernie" of McPherson; a son, Mike Anderson, of Hoboken, New Jersey; a brother, Arthur Anderson, of Imperial, Nebraska; a sister, Arlene Billington, of Atwood, Kansas, and two grandchildren

A graveside service was held Wednesday, December 22, 1993, at 10 a.m. at the McPherson Cemetery.

A memorial service was the same day at 2 p.m. at the Glidden-Ediger Chapel in McPherson with the Rev. David Case of the First Assembly of God church in McPherson officiating.

Glidden-Ediger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 198?

Floyd E. Anderson

Floyd E. Anderson died Sunday at the Dundy County Hospital. He was born March 19, 1911 in Rawlins County, Kan. to John Anderson and Goldie Jones. Mr. Anderson was married to Roxie Baker. Preceding him in death were his parents, one sister, Velma, one grandson and one great-grandchild.

Survivors are his wife, Roxie of Max; two sons, Floyd Anderson Jr. of Brush, Colo. and Robert Anderson of Greenville, S. C.; one daughter, Mrs. Glen (Betty) Powell of Benkelman; two brothers, Farrel Anderson of Akron, Colo. and Foster Anderson of Sulphur Springs, Texas; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. MST in the United Methodist Church of Akron, Colo. and interment will be in the Akron, Colo. Cemetery. Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1979

George Dietrich Andersen

George Dietrich Andersen, the son of Christian and Annie M. (Christensen) Andersen was born Nov. 10, 1908 in Dundy County, NE. He departed this life Mar. 4, 1979 at Chase County Community Hospital at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 22 days.

He attended elementary school at Rural District No. 31 and later Benkelman High School graduating in 1928. His high school transportation consisted of a sleigh during winter months, later a saddle horse and finally by car. He was married Mar. 19, 1935 to Florence Hazel Hapes. She preceded him in death in May 1971. They raised three daughters—Mrs. Jack (Ina Mae) Wilson of Imperial, Mrs. Ted (Karen) Richard of North Platte and Mrs. Bill (Edna) Empkey of Ainsworth, NE.

After their marriage, George and Florence lived on what was known as the River Place. It was there they experienced the flood of 1935, riding it out on the roof of their house.

The remainder of his life was spent on the farm where he was born until ill health forced him to retire in March 1975. After this, he resided with his daughters until his need for medical attention required him to be cared for in a care home. He was a resident of Imperial Manor at Imperial, NE at the time of his death.

George was known as a truly gentle quiet man who was always willing to lend a hand to a friend or neighbor when needed. Through the many months of poor health he experienced, he never complained and was able to keep his sense of humor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Mads and Waldemore. Survivors besides his three daughters and husbands are five grandchildren, four great-grandsons, and one brother Chris of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post,

George Thomas Anderson

George Thomas Anderson, a well-known Dundy county resident and one-time Parks merchant, succumbed to a lingering illness at the Dundy County Hospital on Saturday. He had been a resident of the Hester Home for several years. Previous to his residence there he had been the custodian at the hospital for a number of years and had a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Since his residence at the Hester Home he rendered all kinds of services to the administration and to the residents of the Home and was highly regarded by all.

Funeral services were conducted at the Benkelman Methodist Church on Monday afternoon with the Rev. William E. Whittaker officiating. The quartet was composed of John Baer, Ray Balderson, Wilbur Case and Lee Gallatin. Mrs. Dale Bauer was the organist. Casketbearers were Bud Schillinger, Oscar Oakley, Ned Tecker, Frank Weiss, Max Earnest and Clarence Oakley. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery. The services were arranged by Jay's Funeral Home.

George Tom Anderson, eldest son of Wm. W. Anderson and Mary Ettie Lee, was born January 11, 1897, in Brown County, Kansas, and passed away at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebr., November 11, 1967, at the age of 70 years and ten months.

His childhood was spent in Washington, Kansas, and Greenland, Kansas.

On July 17, 1914,. he was married to Iva B. Wilkenson at Bellville, Kansas. They lived in Fremont, Nebraska, and moved to Dandy county in 1920, where he lived the remainder of his life. His wife preceded him in death in 1948.

Mr. Anderson was the father of six children, four of whom survive him. They are: Orville of Denver, Colo.; Donald of Parks; Royce of Benkelman and Mildred Rowley of Lincoln, Nebraska. Deceased are George Thomas and George William, who died in infancy.

He also leaves to mourn four brothers and two sisters: Bill Anderson, National City, Calif.; Ed Anderson, Beatrice, Nebr.; Fred Anderson, Omaha, Nebr.; Frank Anderson, Jacksonville, Florida; Evelyn Dailey of Culver, City, Calif.; and Hattie Hansen of Riverside, California.

He also leaves nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva, his parents and two infant sons.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1970

George W. Anderson

Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, January 13, from the United Methodist Church in Wray for George W. Anderson, who passed away Saturday January 10 in the Wray Community District Hospital at the age of 78 years and three months.

Mr. Anderson was born at Norman, Nebraska, October 10, 1891 to George Washington and Louisa Anderson. He was one of twelve children born to this union and also had five younger half-brothers and sisters.

George W. and Millie Hansen were united in marriage May 10, 1913 and had four children. Mrs. Anderson passed away July 3, 1929.

Mr. Anderson married Mary Queen January 27, 1932 and to this union two children were born. She died May 9, 1954.

Jennie Maddox of Benkelman, Nebraska, and George Anderson were united in marriage September 12, 1956.

Mr. Anderson homesteaded at Cope in August 1913 and resided there until 1950 when he purchased a motel in east Wray. He retired in March of 1961 and moved to Elm street.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Wray.

Preceding him in death were eight brothers, three sisters, one half-brother, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife. Jennie; his children, Olive Richter of Snohomish, Washington; Clarence Anderson of El Cajon, California; Florence Yost of Imperial, Nebraska; Arlena Stromquist of San Jose, California: Robert Anderson of Great Bend, Kansas; Georgia Jean Andrews of Thornton; three step children —Shirley Hollars of McCook, Nebraska; Ralph Maddox of White City, Kansas; Carole Ann Wurtz of Pueblo; two half-sisters, Helen Sickler of Arvada and Ruth Kelly of Hurst, Texas; two half-brothers, Elisha Anderson of Grand Prairie, Texas; and Gilbert Anderson, also of Texas; 24 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Rev. Paul Holland conducted the services and interment was at the Cope Colorado Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1981

Harold Leo Anderson

Harold Leo Anderson, son of H.L. "Andy" and Allura Maddox Anderson, was born March 23, 1920 at Scotia, Nebraska and died May 6, 1981 at Dundy County Hospital.

Harold started school in Buckingham, Colorado after he and his parents arrived in Colorado in a Model T. In 1933 he moved to Benkelman, Nebraska where he graduated from Benkelman High School with the class of 1941. On April 3, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Army at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He served with the 413th Anti-Aircraft Artillery. He was involved in the invasion of Normandy in France.

On his return from the Army on December 16, 1945, Harold was engaged in ranching at Parks, Nebraska until 1959. After leaving the ranch Harold became engaged in the livestock auctions with his father in St. Francis, Kansas, McCook, Nebraska, and Benkelman, Nebraska. He was associated with the livestock business until his death.

Survivors are his parents, H.L. "Andy" and Allura Anderson of Benkelman, and an uncle, Ben Walker, from New Raymer, Colorado. He is also survived by three aunts, Gladys Thrasher of Big Springs, Nebraska, Evelyn Williams of Coatesfield, Nebraska and Bernice Carnth of Scotia, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his only brother, Lyle Anderson, in 1936.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 65 of Benkelman, Nebraska and the National Auction Association and the Nebraska Auction Association.

Services were held Saturday, May 9, 1981 at 2:30 p.m,, in the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman, Nebraska. Rev. Allan Martin officiated at the services.

Organist Anna Benge accompanied Carol and Robert Sander in singing "It Is Well With My Soul" and "What A Friend I Have In Jesus".

Bearers were Glen Mullanix, Ernest Graham. Gerod Smith, Edwin Pinkerton, Max Guernsey, Boyd Blair, Charles Clark, Marvin Steinbeck and Lee Bowers.

Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska. Commital services was held by Martin F. Bowles Post No. 65.

Arrangements were made by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1996

Hugh Lester 'Andy' Anderson

Hugh Lester 'Andy’ Anderson was born June 4. 1899. to Leo and Myrtle Anderson in Fredonia. Kan., and died Jan. 30, 1996. in St. Joseph's Hospital, Denver, at the age of 96 years.

He spent his childhood and early years in Kansas and Oklahoma Territory. When he was two years old, his father died. Later his mother married George Walker.

He met the girl of his dreams. Allura Ruth Maddox, while living In the Loup City, Neb. area and they were married Nov. 6, 1918, at North Loup, Neb. They were involved in the farming business In this area for four years. During these years they were blessed with their two sons. Harold was born in 1920 and Lyle In 1922.

In 1923, loaded their family in their Model T Ford and moved to Colorado, landing at his uncle's place and in time for harvest. header barge and ants. He also shucked corn, and his wife would help in the afternoons and they would fill their wagon. He was called The Nebraska Cornpicker, and he also acquired the name of "Handy Andy” as he was willing to work at various tasks.

In 1924 he rented land near Buckingham, Colo., and farmed there until 1926 when he decided to become an auctioneer and went to Kansas City to attend auction school.

By February of 1931, the family moved to Ogallala, Neb., where they started a community sale, the beginning of their auction business. In 1933 they sold their Ogallala business, paid off their debts and moved to Benkelman. Neb., to work for a livestock sales company. In 1934 they built a sales pavilion and started livestock sales. In 1936 a second sales company was begun, this one in McCook. Neb., and in 1938 the St Francis, Kan., company was purchased. Things were going good and a ranch on Rock Creek near Parks. Neb.. purchased. Andy continues operating his livestock sales until he sold his pavilion and business.

The Andersons, also knew losses. In 1936 their son, Lyle, at the age of 15, was killed in an auto accident. Harold, who served the country to World War II, died In 1981, but as Andy said, he and Allura had each other and their love was "young.” They were thankful to celebrate their 50th and 70th wedding with family and friends.

But Andy lost the love of his life, when on Aug. 7, 1992, Allura died. They were always together --worked and played together. They appeared in the Dundy County Falr parades. most often in their wagon with a pair of beautiful horses, and themselves decked out in becoming attire. To dress, appropriately and always appear well were great priorities for the couple.

The Andersons were great supporters of the Dundy County Fair and the 4-H’ers. For many years they conducted the 4H livestock sales, announced the rodeo and donated a piece of land to the Agricultural Society to use for parking and enjoyed being a part of it all. Andy and Allura were grand marshals of the parade in 1985, and in 1995 Andy rode with Jim Baney in Jim's carriage as part of the parade. Andy also donated to the Agricultural Society a showmanship shelter at the fairgrounds in memory of his wife.

During 1960 Andy served as one of the board of directors of the Nebraska Livestock Auction Association. He loved the auctions, the people he served and those who served him and visiting with friends. He enjoyed providing things for the enrichment and betterment of the youth of Dundy County.

As quoted from one of his latest writings and speeches: "Welcome to Farmers Livestock Sales Company. We have had a horse sale every month since 1934--60 years. I quit auctioneering In 1978. In 1994 I sold my sale pavilion and business to Dale aind Merry Mahan...have good sales, and I love you all.--Andy.

He was known as a kind and generous person, a good businessman and benevolent citizen.

Besides his wife and sons. others preceding him in death were his two sisters. Blanche Barnhart and Alta Collins.

Surviving him are his brother. Ben Walker, and his wile, Vera, of New Raymer. Colo.; four nieces, Jean Castor. Dorene Branning. Ruth Cobern and Alta Kirkpatrick: three nephews, Jim Walker. Bret McEndaffer and Blaine Walker and families. plus a host of friends and associates

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 5. 1996, at 1 p.m. at the Friends Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Keith Haisch. officiating Mary Baney was the organist and Don and Iola Egle sang "How Great Thou Art." Tina MeEndaffer and Debra Walker sang "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" and "Set Another Place.” "Ode to Andy" by John Schaffner was read by Col. Don Egle.

Bearers were Jim Walker. Bret McEndaffer, Jim Baney, Dan Parker, Jeffrey Parker and Spencer Parker. Honorary bearers were Roy Dean Parker, Dale Mahan and Malvin Hendrickson. Interment was In the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, May 15, 2008

James D. Anderson

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Sept. 26, 1929 - May 9, 2008

BIRD?CITY, Kan. -- James D. Anderson, 78, died Friday (May 9, 2008) at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

He was born Sept. 26, 1929, in Long Pine, Neb. He owned and operated Anderson Grocery in Bird City until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Anderson of Bird City; sons, Jim Anderson of St. Louis, Mo., and Michael Anderson of San Francisco, Calif.; brother, Norris Anderson of Long Pine; sisters, Dona Ramm of Long Pine and Mary Lou Burns of Omaha; and two grandchildren.

Services will be Friday, 1:30 p.m. (CST) at Immanuel United Methodist Church in Bird City. Burial will be in the Bird City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday from 1-5 p.m. (CST) at Knodel Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the Jim Anderson Memorial Fund.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1975

John W. Anderson

Private services for John W. Anderson, 66, of Lakeside, Oregon who died Thursday, December 11th at Reedsport, Oregon, were conducted at Mills-Bryan-Sherwood Bay Area Chapel on Monday, December 15th, by the Rev. Richard Cochran of the North Bend First Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in the Lakeside cemetery.

Mr. Anderson was the husband of the former Mildred Bradley, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley, and a sister of Mrs. Viola Brown, all of Benkelman.

He was born January 21, 1909 on Black Creek Arm of North Tenmile Lake. He was a lifelong resident of Lakeside.

Mr. Anderson is survived by his widow, Mildred, of Lakeside; two sons, Larry of Springfield and Stefan of ,...,..Lakeside, Oregon; a broth - Ernest Anderson, Nase Washington; three sister , Helen Leach of Reedsport, Edna Hill of Eugene and Florence Anderson of Astoria, Oregon; two grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, May 30, 2007

Marion Royce Anderson

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

July 22, 1921 - May 28, 2007

BENKELMAN -- Marion Royce Anderson, 85, died Monday (May 28, 2007) at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

He was born near Haigler on July 22, 1921, to George "Tom" and Iva (Wilkenson) Anderson and graduated from Parks High School.

Royce served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received his honorable discharge in 1945.

On Jan. 17, 1945, he was united in marriage to LaNeta E. Weiss at Benkelman. To this union two children were born, Rhea and Randall.

After returning home, Royce worked construction for a short time and then helped Joe Laughlin at the funeral home in Benkelman. He later became employed by the U.S. Postal Service as a mail clerk. He retired in 1980 after serving as Postmaster in Benkelman for many years.

Royce was a people person and easily made friends. He enjoyed life in rural Nebraska and was a resident of Dundy County all of his life. He enjoyed sports of all kinds, and held a passion for the game of golf.

Preceding him in death are his parents, George "Tom" and Iva Anderson; brothers, Orville and Don; and two infant siblings.

Survivors include his loving wife of more than 62 years, LaNeta Anderson of Benkelman; daughter, Rhea Hatch and husband, Ken of Arizona; son, Randall Anderson of England; sister, Mildred Rowley of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Scott Hatch and wife, Kristan of Arizona, Lara Brown and husband, Horace of Tennessee; four great-grandchildren, Jamie Hatch, Payne Brown, Kaylen Hatch and Camille Brown; nieces, Marian Ellis and husband, Bob, Donna Behlke, Susan Lutz and husband, Marty, all of Benkelman, Vonda Knackstedt and husband, Elwin of Greeley, Colo., Sharri Rowley of Lincoln; his special buddy, Bud Cline; and numerous other relatives, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, friends, and neighbors.

A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Memorials may be given in his name.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1988

Orville Vincent Anderson

Orville Vincent Anderson, son of the late George Thomas and Iva Belle (Wilkenson) Anderson, was born April 18, 1916, at Fremont, Nebraska. He passed 'away at the St. Joseph's Hospital in Denver, Colorado, on October 28, 1988. He was 72 years ^told.

The family moved to Dundy County in 1920. He received his early schooling in the rural area. In 1929 the family moved to Parks where he spent the remainder of his school years, :graduating with the Class of 1935. He participated and enjoyed baseball, basketball and football.

After graduation he worked at various jobs in Oregon and California. He was employed by Burlington Railroad on bridge construction when he joined the U.S. Naval Reserve on January 10, 1942. He received his boot training at San Diego then was sent to Bremerton, Washington, where he became a pharmacist's mate, second class. He served at Sitka,. Alaska, and Seattle, Washington. He received an honorable discharge on February 20, 1945.

On October 6, 1944, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Cypher. Upon discharge from the Navy, they moved to Clairton, Pennsylvania. One daughter, Mary Jo, was born to this union. This marriage ended in divorce and Orville returned to Parks and worked with his brother Don, in the painting business for two years. On March 27, 1948, he was married to Florence (Logan) Cannon. He became a bulk plant operator for Standard Oil Company in 1950 and worked at this until 1957 when he left to move to Denver, Colorado to enter Barber School. Upon completion of the course, he served his two-year apprentice ship at a Broomfield shop and in 1960, purchased his own shop. He barbered until 1971 when he sold his shop and worked as warehouseman for Thompson Pine and Steel Company. He retired in 1975 working part-time as security guard at various jobs.

Orville liked to visit with people and served on various civic committees. He was an active volunteer fireman for several years.

He enjoyed all sports and followed the achievements of all the various teams. He enjoyed bowling and had bowled each year on a team while in Colorado.

He was active in the American Legion and V.F.W. and received a life membership from the American Legion in 1970 from the Post at Louisville, Colorado. He served a term of Commander of Post 65 Martin F. Bowles in the 1950s.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence, in 1982, his mother in 1948, father in 1967, three brothers, Don in 1982, George Thomas and George William, who died in infancy.

Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jo Vavra; one stepson, Marshall Cannon; one brother, Royce, and his wife, LaNeta, of Benkelman; one sister, Mildred Rowley of Lincoln, Nebraska; one sister-in-law, Lola Anderson of Benkelman; two grandsons, Bobby and Danny Vavra; two stepgrandsons, Gregory and David Cannon; six nieces; one nephew; several great-nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Services were held Friday, November 4, 1988, at 1 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel at Benkelman, Nebraska. The Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiated.

There will be a private internment at a later date at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1975

Peter “Pete” Anderson

Funeral services for Peter Anderson, long-time resident of Dandy County, were held at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman at 1:30 Monday afternoon, December 29, 1975 with the Rev. Allan W. Martin officiating. Mr. Anderson passed away at the Hester Memorial Home on December 25, 1975. He had made Benkelman his retirement home for several years and most recently moved to the Hester Home. Phyliss Kirkman was the soloist singing "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art" accompanied by Betty Erdman on the organ. Casket bearers were Harley Howard, Kenneth Gardner, Cecil Decker, Edgar Powell, Fred Scott and Eugene Crow. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Nebraska, under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Pete was the youngest child of Anders and Karna Persson of Lund, Skona, Sweden. He was born on the 17th day of January, 1888, in Lund. Pete had two brothers and one sister who preceded him in death.

Pete immigrated to the United States in April, 1907. He spent seven years in the northwestern part of the United States and in British Columbia doing construction work on railroads, working in logging camps and doing farming before he carne to Dundy County. Pete arrived in Dundy County in January, 1914 where he took up farming.

Pete was united in marriage to Ruth Elizabeth Brynoff of Dundy County on the 31st of July, 1916. The marriage took place at Akron, Colorado and the couple returned to Dundy County where they made their home. Ruth passed away February 4,1965.

To this union was born Elmer Edmond, who passed away at the age of 10, and Edgar John who was stillborn. Also born to this union and surviving are Arthur Simon of Imperial, Nebraska, Earnest Victor of Detroit, Michigan, Everett William of McPherson, Kansas and Arlene Nellie Billington of Atwood, Kansas. Also surviving are two grandchildren, one great grandchild and his sister-in-law, Svea Dahl, of Lund, Sweden. Mr. Anderson was also survived by three daughters-in-law, Mrs. Everett (Bernie), Mrs Arthur (Idonna), and Mrs. Earnest (Jean), and one son-in-law, Guy A. Billington, Jr.. (Arlene).

Pete Joined the Pilgrim Holiness Church of Stratton, Nebraska in 1937 and he remained a faithful member there for many years. At one time he was a member of I00F. More recently, Pete attended the Benkelman Baptist Church, and he remained faithful to Christ until he passed away.

In 1935, Pete took up well work, plumbing and windmill work and he continued in this work for thirty years when he retired in 1965. He was well-known throughout Dundy County and the surrounding area because of his many business contacts. He continued to farm part-time until 1945 when he went into business full time.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1999

Raymond G. Anderson

STRATTON—Raymond G. Anderson, 70, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at his home in Stratton, Neb. He was born Feb. 13, 1929, in Pine County, Minn., to William Daniel and Lena Charlotte (Rose) Anderson.

After graduating from high school, he served his country in the United States Air Force and received his honorable discharge in 1952. On June 12, 1954, he was united in marriage to Dawn Beverly Numsen at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Brooklyn Park, Minn.

He enjoyed gardening and mechanics and was a member of the Tree Board in Stratton.

Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by this parents. Those who survive him include his children: Vicky Anderson of New Mexico, Dan Anderson of Nebraska, Ann and her husband, Brad Kirkpatrick, of Aurora, Ill., and Paula Shane of Belen, N.M.; his former wife, Dawn; nine grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Visitation was Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Forch Funeral Chapel in Stratton with the family receiving friends from 2 to 4 p.m.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Neb., with the Rev. David Bergquist officiating. Sherry Moorhous was the organist and congregational hymns included "Amazing Grace" and "Lord, Savior, Pilot Me."

Honorary casket bearers were Ian Shane, Daniel Anderson, Zane and Jarius Kirkpatrick, Vern Glebe and Bill Line. The presentation of colors was by the American Legion. Post No. 281 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9155.

Cremation will be at a later date.

Arrangements were by Forch Funeral Chapel of Stratton.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 2004

Richard Paul Anderson

Richard Paul "Dick" Anderson was born on Aug. 8, 1908, at Stanton, Iowa, to Charles H. and Hilma A. Anderson. Dick was baptized at Mamrelund Lutheran Church in Stanton and was confirmed in the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Gordon, Neb.

Dick and his family moved to Gordon in March 1921 to farm. He went to Freedom, Minn., in the fall of 1924 and worked on a dairy farm. The spring of 1925 he moved to Upsala, Minn., and worked on a farm. He attended ninth grade in high school while there.

Dick returned to Gordon in June 1926 and lived with his parents. He graduated from Gordon High School in 1929. He helped his parents on the farm until they quit farming in 1937. He moved with his parents to Morrill, Neb., and worked at different jobs for awhile. Later, he was employed by John R. Jirdon Industries in Glendo, Wyo., in the potato farming industry.

Dick met Elsie Johnson at a picnic in Shenandoah, Iowa. in 1936. They were married on June 20. 1940, in Scottsbluff, Neb. They made their home in Glendo and lived there until December 1941. They moved to Mitchell. Neb.. in December 1941 where he was employed by B&C Ford Motor Company for six years in Mitchell and five years in Morrill. In 1952. Dick and Elsie moved from Morrill to Big Springs. Neb., and operated a Standard Oil service station until 1962. They purchased the Circle B Motor Lodge in Benkelman, Neb., in 1962 and operated the lodge for 22 years. On May 20, 1984, they retired and moved to Imperial, Neb., to be near family.

Dick passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at the Chase County Community Hospital at the age of 95 years.

Dick was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Imperial. He enjoyed visiting with friends at the Imperial Parkview and Imperial Manor. He was a fan of Husker football and could be seen wearing his red Husker cap during the fall while motoring around the Manor in his "power” chair.

Dick is survived by a son, Leiton "Swede" Anderson and wife, Debra, and a granddaughter, Deena (Anderson) Strieder and husband, Rod, all of Kearney, Neb.; a daughter, Jan Banks, husband, Don, of Imperial and grandsons Doug Banks of Manhattan, Kan., and Jason Banks of Bassett, Neb.; a sister, Maxine Proctor, and husband, Les, of Scottsbluff, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife in September 1999: his parents, and three sisters: Martha Roxberg, Gladys Beck and Helga Gregory and their husbands.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 5, 2004. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial with Pastor Robert Frank officiating. Interment was in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Imperial. Liewer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1990

Shane Lee Anderson

BENKELMAN—Shane Lee Anderson was born to Larry and Kayla Anderson at the Poudre Memorial Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, on October 15, 1969, and left this world at the Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman, Nebraska on April 13, 1990, at the age of 20.

Shane started to school in Fort Collins and then in December of 1977, he moved with his parents to Benkelman where he attended Dundy County Public Schools until his graduation in 1988.

Shane was baptized on April 1, 1979, at the Trinity Baptist Church in Benkelman. He accepted the Lord as his Savior in May 1986. He attended church at the Benkelman Friends Church and was a member of the Friends Youth from 1985-1988 when he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska.

As a youngster he was in Cub Scouts and Webelos and entered the world of motorcycle racing when he was only six years old. He then started racing on the CMMCS circuit in 1980, qualifying twice for the Grand Nationals in Ponca City, Oklahoma. He raced on the circuit until 1986. After that he raced hare scrambles and the Benkelman Grand Prix— the last race being the 1989 Benkelman Grand Prix.

Shane loved motorcycles and racing, showing the best of style and skill and he will long be remembered for his expertise in this sport.

The highlight of Shane's life came in August 1984 when his little brother, Jessee, was born.

Shane attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during the 1988-89 school term, returning home for the summer to work. He moved back to Lincoln in September 1989 to work as a phlebotomist at the University Plasma Center. In March of this year Shane returned to Benkelman to begin his fifth summer working for John and Kathy Snyder who were more than employees--they were real friends.

Shane will always be remembered by all who knew him as a very kind, gentle, loving and multi-talented young man who made his mark on life his own way.

Shane is survived by his parents, Larry and Kayla, and his brother, Jessee, all of Benkelman; his girlfriend, Joyce Fishel of McCook, Nebraska, his grandparents, Norvin and Lillian Anderson of St. Francis, Kansas, and Viola and Lew Reese of Lakewood, Colorado; uncles, aunts, cousins and many wonderful friends whorn he loved as though they were family.

Shane was preceded in death by his grandfather, Melvin Pursley.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 17, 1990, at 10:30 a.m. at the Benkelman Friends Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Robert Sander officiating. The organist was Mary Baney and taped musical selections, "Friends" and 'What a Wonderful World," were played.

Bearers were Jeff Steward, Dick DeWester, Dorey Hansen, Jeff Studt, Chris Price and Tony Ham.

Honorary bearers were Stephen Miester, Freddie Henderson, Steve, Chichon, Roger Samler, Jim Rezac and Rich Ham.

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

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1987

Wayne Harold Anderson

Wayne Harold Anderson was born to Joseph and Olive Anderson on March 22, 1916, on a farm near Gothenburg, Nebraska. He attended school in Brady, Nebraska, until the family moved in 1927 to Wauneta, Nebraska, where he graduated from high school in 1933. Wayne was baptized into Christ as a young man.

On May 21, 1939, he was united in marriage to Ruby A. Wolfe in Stratton, Nebraska. He carried mail on all the routes out of Wauneta, covering a period of 35 years. He was also a life insurance representative, just having completed 30 years in this occupation.

He was a member of the American Legion having served in the Navy in World War II. He was active in church, participated in Dale Carnegie, Barbershoppers, and served on various community and area boards through the years.

Survivors include his wife, Ruby of Wauneta; two sons, Richard of Parker, Colorado, and Lynn of Hastings, Nebraska; four sisters: Doris Anderson of Lakewood, Colorado, Mrs. Gene (Edith) Jeffries of Broken Bow, Nebraska, Mrs. Roy (Nell) Harris of Crane, Missouri, and Violet Hunt of Wauneta; four brothers: Walter of Denver, Colorado, Dale of Fort Collins, Colorado, Donald of Chico, California, and Robert of Point Lookout, Missouri, and four grandchildren.

Wayne died July 6, 1987, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, Nebraska.

Services were held July 9 at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Wauneta with the Rev. Glen Kline, the Rev. Randal Smith and Gerald Bridgman officiating.

Pianist was Matt Buffington. Rick Eldred, Randy Hayes, Norman Morrow and Jay Powell sang the selections "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus," "More About Jesus" and "Victory In Jesus."

Bearers were Virgil Sandman, Rodney Einspahr, Kent Buffington, Laddie Wilson, Keith Buffington and Gary DeWester.

Committal service was by the American Legion Willard Hansen Post No. 304.

Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta. The service was conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1979

Ruth (Austin) Andres

Ruth Austin, daughter of Marion and Ella Austin, was born in Staplehurst, NE, Feb. 13, 1899, and departed this life Mar. 19, 1979, at the age of 80 years.

Ruth spent her childhood on a farm near McCook, NE, and attended the McCook Public Schools. Upon graduation from high school, she taught in one of the country schools in the McCook area.

Ruth was married to Melford Andres of Haigler, NE, Nov. 24, 1926, at Oberlin, KS. They then moved to Haigler, where they have made their home for 52 years. To this union were born five children.

Ruth's love and concern for her family; pride in her home and her flower garden, and the wonderful joy of knowing and loving her six grandchildren were her main interests. Ruth was always ready to help her friends and neighbors and her concern right until the time of her death was not for herself but for her family.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Bette Jo; infant twin sons; two brothers. Marion and Bud Austin; and two sisters, Bertha Chalfant and Martha Casey.

Ruth leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Melford, two daughters and husbands, Melvin and Shirley Weaver of Arvada, CO; Marvin and Kaye Kamla of Haigler, NE; six grandchildren, Steve, Debby, Julie, Craig, Mark, and Ronnie; one brother Charles Austin of McCook, NE, one sister, Bessie Macy: NE; many nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Services were held Wed., Mar. 21, 1979 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Haigler with the Rev. Morris Coggin officiating.

Organist was Florence Daniels. A quartet: Virginia Harford, Helen Woods, Ray Hanford, and Don Harford sang "In the Garden" and "Someday He Will Make It Plain to Me." Congregational singing: "What A Friend We Have in Jesus".

Pallbearers were her grandchildren: Julie Weaver, Steve Weaver, Mark Kamla, Debbie Weaver, Craig Kamla and Ronnie Kamla.

Interment was In the Haigler Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 19??

Emil C. Andres

The Rev. Emil C. Andres, serving the Mount Zion and Highland charges, in northeastern part of Dundy County, was operated on for appendicitis last Wednesday, May 16, at his home at the Mount Zion parsonage, and died Saturday afternoon at 3:30, the disease having gained such headway that the efforts of skilled surgeons were fruitless.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1982

Glenn C. Andres

Glenn C. Andres was born December 31, 1916, and passed away at the Jefferson County Memorial Hospital in Fairbury, Neb., on March 22, 1982, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 22 days.

Glenn was inducted into the military service in 1942 and served in the medical field. After his discharge in 1946, he returned to the Arthur and Dundy County areas.

In the mid-1950s, he moved to Eastern Nebraska and for the past 17 years had been employed at the Farmer's Co-op Elevator in Fairbury, having been manager several of those years. Ill health forced his retirement in April of 1981.

Survivors include his wife, Betty ; three step-daughters: Sharon and husband, Dennis Kugel, of Hebron, Beverly and husband, John Blecha, of Lincoln, and Diane and husband, Mick Hynek, of Endicott; one step-son, Richard Brinton, of Hawaii and six grandchildren.

Also surviving are his mother, Vica Blank, of Benkelman; four brothers: Lyle and wife, Connie, of Iola, Kan., Junior and wife, Leta, of Benkelman, Bob and wife, Leanna, of Paso Robles, Calif., and Wayne and wife, Simone. of Newport, News, Va.; two sisters: Velma and husband, Ernest Roberts, of Concord, Calif., and Betty and husband, Glenn Ellis, of Benkelman; one step-brother, Dudley Blank and wife, Elaine, of Parks, and two stepsisters: Augusta Smith, of Taylor, Neb., and Elaine and husband, Kenneth Greenhoe, of Ionia, Mich., and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted on Thursday, March 25, at the American Lutheran Church in Fairbury with Rev. Kenneth Jacobson officiating. interment was in the Fairbury Cemetery.

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, August 16, 2005

Junior F. Andres

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Dec. 11, 1924--Aug. 14, 2005

BENKELMAN -- Junior F. Andres, 80, died Sunday (Aug. 14, 2005) at Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

He was born Dec. 11, 1924, to Frank and Vica (Harrington) Andres in Guide Rock. He graduated from Parks High School in 1943.

He married Leta Baney on February 10, 1945, in Parks. They farmed northwest of Benkelman until his retirement in 2002.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Vica Andres; a daughter, Gala Jean; two brothers, Lyle Andres and Glen Andres; a sister, Velma Roberta; step-father, Charlie Blank; and a step-brother, Dudley Blank.

Survivors include his wife, Leta Andres of Benkelman; a son, Garry and wife, Lavon of Woodland, Calif.; a daughter, Reva Roland and husband, Rod of Marshalltown, Iowa; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Services will be Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with Dr. Daniel Marshall officiating. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery.

Visitation will be today, 2-8 p.m., at Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman.

Memorials are being accepted in his name.

Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman is in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 2004

Lyle D. Andres

Lyle D. Andres, 85, of Iola, Kan., passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2004. He was born on Feb. 13, 1919, in Guide Rock, Neb., to Frank and Vica Harrington Andres. He grew up on a farm in Nebraska and graduated from Arthur County High School.

He entered the military service on April 3, 1942. He was sent to Camp Roberts, Calif., where he received training before being sent to the Aleutian Islands. He returned to the States in October 1944 and in January 1945 he was sent to France. He also served in Belgium and Germany. He received his discharge in 1946. Following the service he worked for a wholesale grocer in Goodland, Kan.

He married Virginia Louise Stoker on April 23, 1946. They lived in the Max. Neb., area before moving to Moran, Kan., and later to LaHarpe, Kan. Virginia died in 1967. He married Connie Hoke on Feb. 20, 1970, and they made their home in Iola.

He worked 25 years for Walton Foundry and 10 years for Midland Brake before retiring in 1984. He drove a bus for Iola Head Start and the congregate meal site. He also delivered books for area libraries.

He was a member of the LaHarpe Christian Church for 46 years and a member of the LaHarpe Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; daughter-in-law Billie Jo; his parents; a brother Glenn, and a sister, Velma Roberts.

His wife Connie survives, as do four sons: Richard and wife, Marilyn, and Gene and wife, Becky, of Iola, Ronnie of Lufkin, Texas, and Leonard and wife, Pam, of Edgerton, Kan.; two daughters: Phyllis and husband, Claude McCullough, and Joyce of Independence, Kan.; three brothers: Junior and wife, Leta, of Benkelman, Neb., Bob and wife, Leanna, of Paso Robles, Calif., and Wayne "Pete" and wife, Simone, of Newport News, Va.; a sister, Betty and husband, Glenn Ellis, of Benkelman; 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, May 1. Burial was in the LaHarpe Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1987

Melford Andres

Melford Andres, son of John and Tena Andres was born in Lebanon, Kansas, January 25, 1900, and died January 26, 1987, at the age of 87 years.

Melford spent his childhood and school years on a farm at Naponee, Nebraska, then attended Barber School in Lincoln, Nebraska. He moved to Haigler and started barbering in 1925.

Melford was married to Ruth Austin of McCook, Nebraska, on November 24, 1926, in Oberlin, Kansas. To this union five children were born. They made their home in Haigler where Melford barbered in his shop for 54 years and after his retirement continued to cut hair for his friends in his home until the time of his death.

Melford's love and concern for his family, pride in his work, his love and enjoyment of being with his six grandchildren and the special joy of knowing and loving his great-grandson were his main interests.

Melford loved sports, going to the ball games, hunting, and a good card game with family and friends.

Melford's concern was not for himself, but always for his family.

Melford was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ruth, an infant daughter, Betty Jo, infant twin sons, and three brothers, Ray, Vern and Emory.

He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters and their husbands: Shirley and Melvin Weaver of Parker, Colorado, and Kaye and Marvin Kamla of Haigler, Nebraska; grandchildren: Steve Weaver, Julie Weaver, Debby and husband, Steve Panperien, Craig, Mark and Ron Kamla; great-grandson, James Clark; two sisters: Rosa Hoffman of Benkelman, Nebraska, and Edna Vining of Las Cruses, New, Mexico, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Services were held Thursday, January 29, 1987, at the United Methodist Church in Haigler with the Rev. Ross Kershaw and Pastor Elliott Anderson officiating.

Organist was Florence Daniels. A quartet composed of Helen Woods, Virginia Harford, Ray Harford and Don Harford sang the selections "In The Garden " and "Someday, He Will Make It Plain To Me." There was a congregational singing of "What A Friend We Have In Jesus."

Bearers were Julie Weaver, Craig Kamla, Debbie Panperien, Mark Kamla, Steve Weaver and Ron Kamla.

Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery in Haigler. The funeral was conducted by Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman.

Printed in the McCook, NE Daily Gazette, February 12, 2007

Nina E. Andrews

Monday, February 12, 2007

Nov. 25, 1920-Feb. 9, 2007

BENKELMAN -- Nina E. Andrews, 86, died Friday (Feb. 9, 2007), at Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman.

She was born Nov. 25, 1920, at Falls City, to James M. and Nina E. (Bush) DeWester and moved with her family to Benkelman. She attended school at Benkelman and was a graduate of Benkelman High School.

On Dec. 15, 1920, she married Robert I. Andrews at Atwood. The new couple moved to Washington State where they resided for a short time before moving to Minnesota for a few years.

In 1954, the family moved back to Benkelman where Robert started a custom sign company and they later farmed for several years.

She was active in the Benkelman United Methodist Church where she and Robert sang in the choir. She was also a past member of the United Methodist Women.

She was preceded in death by her parents; James and Nina DeWester; her husband, Robert Andrews; a daughter, Genie; one sister, Eva Gilmore; and one brother, Bud DeWester.

Survivors include her sons, James Andrews and wife, Carol of Las Vegas, Nev., Melvin Andrews and wife, Ruth of Holts Summit, Mo., and Morris Andrews and wife, Chris of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Dee Rodenbeck of Omaha; a brother, Ron DeWester and wife, Pat of Benkelman; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral service are Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at the United Methodist Church in Benkelman, with Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Interment will follow services at the Benkelman Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorials be given in Nina's name to the National Alzheimer's Association.

Arrangements are under the direction of Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 1988

Eva (McCoy) Andrews

Mr. Jesse McCoy and Elizabeth, Waterbury, parents of Eva Andrews, were married in Iowa. To them was born a boy, Lewis McCoy on February 26, 1884. The little family moved, by covered wagon, to Springview, Keya Paha County, Nebraska, where they lived in a dugout. Later, a log house was built and it was there on August 17, 1885, that Eva McCoy was born. Shortly after, the little family was saddened over the loss of her little brother.

The family moved their belongings, including animals, household goods and persons by train to Blue Hill, Nebraska, to be near relatives. While farming there, a barrel of apple seeds was sent from New York and a big apple orchard was started.

While at Blue Hill, Eva worked in a millinery shop for an aunt who knew her finished products would be done to perfection. Here she made hats and long dresses. She joined Eastern Star at age 18 while at Blue Hill.

In 1920, the family moved to Lincoln, Nebraska. Eva enrolled in Lincoln Business College and later became a bookkeeper.

In June 1931, she became the bride of Mr. Orlando C. Andrews and then moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, to a farm where she helped in the care of eight children. Eva's pioneer background had equipped her with the know-how and ability to stretch the depression dollar, to raise and put up food for the winters, to raise chickens, bake bread and all the necessary industry for their survival in those difficult years. She did not complain, but joined the Ladies Extension Club to learn more and applied her talents in a meaningful way.

In 1943, they moved to Lincoln to care for her ailing parents. She remained in her Lincoln home until the age of 101. For two years, she lived in Lincoln nursing homes. Even though life's road was not easy, she never complained but accepted what came and made it good.

December 16, 1988, Mrs. Eva Andrews passed away leaving four living stepchildren. Elizabeth Duncan, Salem, Oregon. Alta Miller, Stratton, Nebraska, Alfred Andrews, Ocean Shores, Washington, and Robert Andrews, Benkelman, Nebraska.

Stepchildren preceding her in death were Opal Nielsen, Gertrude Graham, Harold Andrews and Carson Andrews. Her husband passed away in 1953.

They had 26 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildrèn.

Funeral services were held at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel in Lincoln, Nebraska, with Dr. Lee Hankins of the First Christian Church officiating.

Eastern Star services were conducted by Lincoln Chapter No. 148 as a courtesy for Holly Chapter No. 233, Benkelman, Nebraska.

Graveside services were Tuesday, December 20, 1988, in Benkelman, Nebraska, with the Rev. Dr. John Kilgore officiating.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1988

Mae (Redden) Andrews

Mae (Redden) Andrews was born on Aug. 16, 1925, in Wauneta, Chase County, Neb., to George and Jane (Underhill) Redden. She died on Thursday, Oct. 17, 1998, at her home in Hamburg, Minn.

Martha's childhood was spent in Haigler, Neb., where she was raised and attended school.

In 1948 Martha and Elmer Andrews were married in Benkelman, Neb. To this union were born three children: Donna Jean, born in Wray, Colo., Larry Gene, born in Greeley, Colo., and Carolyn Diane, born in Portland Ore.

After living in Oregon only a short time, they moved to California, then back to Burlington, Colo.

Martha worked at the Kit Carson County Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department for many years before her retirement. Elmer and Martha lived in Stratton, Neb., for a short time this year before moving to Hamburg in July. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July.

Martha accepted Jesus as her Savior.

Martha is survived by her husband of the home; children Carolyn Powers, Donna Snyder and Larry Andrews; a sister, Blanche Brown; brothers Harry and Frank Redden; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sisters Ida Sass, Grace Cox, Rose Trembeth and Betty Neitz and brothers Bill, Leonard and Peter Redden.

Funeral services for Mrs. Andrews were held on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at the Christian Worship Center in Burlington with Pastor Bill Brewer officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery with Hendricks-Love Mortuary of Burlington in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 2004

Alfred K. Andrews

Alfred K. Andrews passed away on Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004. He was born on March 30, 1916, in Dundy County, Nebraska, on the O.C. Andrews farmstead eight miles northwest of Benkelman. He was a son of Orlando and Genie Kershner Andrews. He attended school at District 22 until he began working on the family farm.

On Aug. 15, 1935, he married Frances McCarty of Max, Neb. They moved to Tacoma, Wash., in the late 1930s where he worked in the timber industry. Later they lived in Puyallup, Wash., where he learned the electrician's trade for the construction industry and along with that helped with the Golden Gate Bridge. Having retired from electrical work in 1978, they lived in Ocean Shores, Wash. In 1997 they moved closer to family at Hillsboro, Ore. They were married for 66 years before Mrs. Andrews passed away in 2001 after years of illnesses.

The Andrews family was musically inclined. He encouraged his children to play the guitar. They formed a trio and played for a radio show for several years.

He and his wife enjoyed square dancing, golfing and traveling to all states of the Union plus every crook and cranny of Dundy County.

Mr. Andrews grew up in the Quaker Church. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Ocean Shores.

He yearned for his childhood home and relatives he had not seen for some time. He returned in mid-May to see the memories of home and the house in which he grew up.

After returning to his home, his health continued to fail. During the night of December 12, 2004, Mr. Andrews passed away at the age of 88.

He had a sweet and positive disposition.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Lynn and Philimine Andrews of Hillsboro; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Lee Troxel of Benton City, Wash.; seven grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Nina Andrews of Benkelman, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by four sisters: Mrs. Opal Nielsen, Mrs. Gertrude Graham, Mrs. Alta Miller and Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan; three brothers: Carson, Harold and Robert I. Andrews.

Funeral services were at the Hillsboro First Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Propst officiating. Interment followed in Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, December 19??

Carson Andrews

Carson Andrews, a resident of Lyons for the past twenty years, died suddenly at his home at 231 Fifth Avenue, Sunday, December 14. He was 70.

Andrews was born October 15, 1905 at Benkelman, Nebr. A veteran of World War II, Carson was a retired farmer and carpenter. He spent most of his life in Benkelman, Nebr., and attended school, moving to Lyons in 1955. He married the former Beulah Sulser of Lyons in Longmont November 5, 1969.

Mr. Andrews was active in the American Legion Post No. 32 of Longmont; St. Vrain Lodge No. 102, Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Lyons, Order of the Eastern Star Columbine Chapter No. 11 of Longmont; St. Vrain Lodge No, 23 AF & AM of Longmont, and Excelsior (Rebekah) Lodge No. 30 of Lyons. He was also an active member of the Lyons United Methodist Church,

Survivors include his wife, Beulah of Lyons; two brothers, Al Andrews of Ocean Shores, Wash,, Bob Andrews of Benkelman, Nebr.; two sisters, Mrs. Alta Miller of Stratton, Nebr,, Mrs. Elizabeth Duncan of Sisters, Ore.; his stepmother, Mrs. Eva Andrews of Lincoln, Nebr.; nieces and nephews and a wide host of friends.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 17, at 2:30 p.m. from the Lyons United Methodist Church. Rev. Lawrence Bratt and Rev. Dan Newman conducted the service. Burial was in the Lyons Cemetery, Lewellen Funeral Home of Longmont in charge of arrangements.

Contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the United Methodist Church of Lyons.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1940

J. Harper Andrews

J. Harper Andrews died on November 22 at a hospital in St. Louis of apoplexy after a short illness. Mr. Harper was born February 21, 1861. He homesteaded on the Divide near Calvert in 1885 and bought land in Ough precinct in an early day. He early became a railroad brakeman and conductor and retired when he reached the age of 70. Mr. Andrews was never married, but looked after an invalid sister and his aged mother until they passed away.

He is survived by one brother, nieces and nephews. He last visited Benkelman to look after his land holdings in September of last year, at which time he was en route to New York to witness the World Series baseball classic. He was a great baseball fan, and was a cousin of Jay and Jim Andrews, famous ball players of their day and time, and John A. Andrews, once editor of the Dundy County Democrat, the latter having bought the paper from its founder, Edgar Howard, when he left Dundy County.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 2004

Nathan Alexander Andrews

Nathan Alexander Andrews died on Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at the McCook Community Hospital in McCook, Neb. He was the infant son of Amber S. Retzlaff and Jeffrey R. Andrews of Benkelman, Neb.

He is survived by his parents; a sister, Dessa Hunter; grandparents Don and Rhonda Sheneman of Broken Bow, Neb., and step-grandfather George Atwood of Benkelman.

A graveside service was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Memorial Park Cemetery in McCook with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 2000

Robert Irl Andrews

Robert Irl Andrews, 81, of Benkelman, Neb., died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at the Capital Healthcare Center in Jefferson City, Mo. He was born Jan. 18, 1919, in Dundy County, Neb., to O.C. and Genie (Kershner) Andrews.

He was a graduate of Benkelman High school with the Class of 1936, and served his country in two tours of duty in the United States Army. Mr. Andrews continued serving his community for many years as County Judge in Dundy County, Neb.

In 1940, he was united in marriage to Nina DeWester at Atwood, Kan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Genie; brothers Harold and Carson Andrews, and sisters Gertrude Graham, Opal Nielson, Elizabeth Duncan and Alta Miller.

He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Nina Andrews, of Benkelman; sons Mel Andrews and wife, Ruth, of Holts Summit, Mo., Jim Andrews and wife, Carol, of Palm Bay, Fla., and Morris Andrews and wife, Chris, of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, Al Andrews, of Hillsboro, Ore.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Robert Andrews were held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, at the Forch Funeral Chapel in Benkelman with the Rev. Michael Davis officiating. Mary Margaret Powell was the organist.

Casket bearers were members of the American Legion Post No. 65 and Sons of the American Legion: Bob Grieser, Ed Watt, Kevin Sis, Larry Hansen, Bob Jones and Rich Ham. Presentation of colors was by the American Legion Post No. 65 of Benkelman. Burial was in the Benkelman Cemetery with arrangements by Forch Funeral Chapel of Benkelman.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, May 1983

Eula M. (Hay) Andrijeski

Eula M. Andrijeski died suddenly May 21, 1983, at her home in Stratton, Nebraska. She was born July 17, 1910, in Cornell precinct near Trenton, Nebraska, to William C. and Ada (Terrell) Hay.

She attended grade school at Cornea and graduated from Trenton High School. She taught several terms of school in rural districts. She attended Kearney State College.

Eula was married to Herman F. Andrijeski December 27, 1938, at Benkelman, Nebraska. They lived on a farm southeast of Stratton until 1952 when Swanson Lake took that farm. They moved to a farm northwest of Stratton. In 1965, they moved into Stratton, but continued farming. Six children were born to this union.

Eula was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church of Stratton, Altar Society, Woman's Club, Busy Bee Club, VFW Auxiliary and was on the advisory committee for Grandview Center.

Her husband, Herman, preceded her in death January 6, 1982.

Survivors include three daughters : Carolyn (Mrs. Ray) Vrbas and their children, Mark, Rick and Robbie, of Atwood, Kansas, Marlene (Mrs. Al) Schmaderer and their children, Mike, Tim, Greg and Dee Dee, of Manhattan, Kansas, and Sheryl (Mrs. Marvin) Knopp and their children, Kenny, Lonnie, Milton and Tamara, of Scott City, Kansas; three sons: Arnold of Germantown, Tennessee, Phillip of McCook, Nebraska, and Bernard and wife, Kathy, and their children, Paul and Andrew, of Stratton, Nebraska; two sisters: Elsie Rogers of Oxnard, California, and Effie Carlson of Culbertson; and five brothers: Charles Hay, Virgil Hay and Clarence Hay of Trenton, Nebraska, Keith Hay of Pembroke, Massachusetts, and Gaylord Hay of Auburn, California.

Services were held Tuesday, May 24, 1983, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Stratton with Fathers Marrama, Naughton and Didicus as celebrants. Lector was Raymond Stehno. Gregory Schmaderer, Kenneth Knopp, Milton Knopp and Lonnie Knopp were altar boys.

Organist Sue Sis accompanied Marian Hejny and Susan Ladenburger with the selections "Be Not Afraid," "The Old Rugged Cross Makes A Difference," "Amazing Grace" and "Only A Shadow."

Bearers were Michael Schmaderer, Mark Vrbas, Timothy Schmaderer, Richard Vrbas, Lanny Carlson and DeLynn Hay.

Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Stratton, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1982

Herman F. Andrijeski

Herman F. Andrijeski died Wednesday evening, Jan. 6, 1982, at the McCook Community Hospital. He was born Feb. 25, 1899 at St. Ann to Frank and Crescentia (Mumm) Andrijeski.

He was married Dec. 27, 1938, at Benkelman to Eula M. Hay. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a sister, Matilda, and two brothers, John and Anton.

Survivors include his wife, Eula of Stratton; three daughters, Caroline (Mrs. Ray) Vrbas, Atwood, Marlene (Mrs. Al) Schmaderer, Manhattan, Kan., and Sheryl (Mrs. Marvin) Knopp, Scott City, Kan.; three sons, Arnold, Memphis, Tenn., Philip, McCook, and Bernard of Stratton; 12 grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Pick and Augusta (Mrs. Carl) Miller, both of McCook; and four brothers, Frank Jr., Indianola, Peter, Kuna. Idaho, George McCook, and Edward of Olympia, Wash.

Rosary was recited Friday evening at 7 p.m. CST at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Stratton.

Services were held Saturday, Jan. 9, 1982, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Stratton. with Father Irvin Weber officiating. Organist was Sue Sis. She accompanied Susan Ladenberger and Robert Purnell with the selections: "The Old Rugged Cross," "Amazing Grace," "Only A Shadow," and "Be Not Afraid."

Bearers were Michael Schmaderer, Mark Vrbas, Marvin Andrijeski, Richard Vrbas, Timothy Schmaderer and Wayne Pick.

Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Stratton, Neb., with funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home, Inc., of Stratton.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, October 1994

Anna Irene Anstine

SEWARD, Neb.--Anna Irene Anstine was born April 18, 1913, at Seward, Nebraska, to Christopher Paul and Clara Marie (Guthman) Hauck and died October 16, 1994, at Seward at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 28 days.

She attended school in Seward and was a 1931 graduate of Seward High School.

She was united in marriage to Max Richard Anstine on October 11, 1934, at Plattsmouth, Nebraska. They lived all of their married life in the Seward area.

Prior to her marriage, she worked at the bakery in Seward and since had been a housewife and homemaker, as well as supporting her husband in the Anstine Dairy business.

For many years she tended and cared for all of the many flowers in the Seward parks.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Seward and a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 156 in Seward.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Max, in October 1992; her twin sister, Kathryn Evans; her sister, Maurine Ivers, and her three brothers, Fred, Paul and Eldon Hauck.

She is survived by her son, Paul of Kona, Hawaii; her son and daughter-in-law, Don and Kathy of Seward; her daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen and Delmer Peters of Seward and Sally and David Hofer of Benkelman, Nebraska; her daughters, Becky Jo Anstine of Krum, Texas, and Candy Herrold of Seward; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; her sisters-in-law, Ruth (Mrs. Fred Hauck) Wurm of Eugene, Oregon, Theo (Mrs. Paul) Hauck of Girdletree, Maryland, and Isabelle (Mrs. Eldon) Hauck of Dallas, Texas; other relatives, and a host of friends.

A funeral service was held Wednesday, October 19, 1994, at the United Methodist Church in Seward with the Rev. Alvin Smith officiating.

Vikki Kotil was the organist and Robin Shaw sang "How Great Thou Art." Congregational hymns were 'The Old Rugged Cross" and "In The Garden." Order of Eastern Star services were by Chapter No. 156.

Bearers were Greg Hofer, Troy Herrold, Sheldon Stauffer, Kirk Peters, Shawn Hofer, Jason Her. rold, Mike Tomes, Ian Anstine and Grant Anstine. Honorary bearers were Chapin Hand, Millie Imig and a lifetime of friends and acquaintances.

The graveside service and interment were at Seward Cemetery with Wood Bros. of Seward in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 2003

Paul Richard Anstine

Paul Richard Anstine, 62, of Kona, Hawaii, died Thursday, April 17, 2003, in Kona.

He was born March 26, 1941, in Seward, Neb., to Max Richard and Anna Irene (Hauck) Anstine.

He graduated from Seward High School in 1959 and joined the United States Army shortly after. He served in Korea from 1961 to 1967. While in Korea, he married Kim Chung Soon.

After Korea, Mr. Anstine worked in construction in Lincoln, Neb., and in Phoenix, Ariz. He and his family moved to Hawaii where he worked as a Civil Service carpenter on the docks of the Arizona Memorial. After an injury he was retrained in small engines and boat repair, and owned his own shop. He taught small engine repair at the University of Hawaii, and was an avid fisherman and wildlife artist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son and a. brother-in-law, David Hofer.

Survivors include daughter Susan Anstine of Kona; grandchildren Peaches Solomon and Dustin Roberts; a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Kathy Anstine, of Seward, and sisters and brothers-in-law Kathleen and Delmer Peters of Seward, Becky and Ward Grosser of Tigoa, Texas, Sally Hofer of Benkelman, Neb., and Candy Herrold of Seward.

Funeral services and inurnment were held Friday, April 25, 2003, in Kona.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 1978

Adolph Fritz Antholz

ADOLPH FRITZ ANTHOLZ: Adolph Antholz, a long time resident of the McDonald, Kansas area, passed away July 4th, 1978, at the Rawlins County Hospital, Atwood, Kansas, having reached the age of 83 years, 2 months, and 6 days.

Born Adolph Fritz-Antholz, April 28, 1895, to Henry Frederick Antholz and Elenora

Margerite Schmidt near Elk Creek, Nebraska.

Adolph was a faithful and devout Lutheran throughout his life, baptized as an infant and confirmed as a young man at the St. James Lutheran Church near Elk Creek, Nebraska. He came to Western Kansas in 1914 and continued to farm in the area until he retired and moved into McDonald in 1970. He enjoyed old cars and was a member of the Edsel club.

April 26, 1968, he was married to Beulah Hendrix at the Little Wee Kirk Church in Southern Kansas. He was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by his many friends and relatives. Surviving, other than his bereaved wife Beulah are his children, grandchildren, and great grandchild: Mrs. Hester Burr and sons Rodney of Aurora, and Douglas and wife, Donna, and great granddaughter Heather of Greeley, Colorado; Roy of Oakland, California; Beverly Richardson, son-in-law, Dean, and children Kyle, Kurt of McDonald, Kim and wife, Debbie, of Laramie, Wyoming; Albert, daughter-in-law, Ana, children Mercedes, Alberto, Maria, and Kent of McDonald, Kansas; his sister Louise Ballard of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and brother Henry of Monrose, Colorado. Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Herrman, Lou, William, and George; sister, Annie; two infant brothers and one infant sister.

Services were held July 7th at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Bird City, Kansas, where Adloph was a member.

Memorial contributions may be made to Martin Luther Home and School, Beatrice, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 2004

Elsie May (Collicott) Applebey

Elsie May Applebey. 94. formerly of Culbertson, Neb.. died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at the El Dorado Manor in Trenton. Neb.

She was born on March 6, 1910. in a sod house on her family's homestead in Cheyenne County, Kan.. to Charlie Thomas and Glena Alice (Workman) Collicott and grew up on her family's dairy farm near Haigler, Neb. She was a graduate of Haigler High School.

On April 12. 1934, she was united in marriage to Lee G. Applebey at Goodland, Kan., and moved with her husband throughout the United States as he served his country in the U.S. Army. When Lee received his honorable discharge, he and Elsie moved back to the Haigler area, and they eventually settled on a farm near Laird, Colo.

After the passing of her husband in 1975, Elsie remained in her home until the fall of 1976 when she moved to Culbertson so she could be closer to her sister and her family. She moved to the El Dorado Manor in August 2003 after spending a short time at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook, Neb.

Elsie was a member of the Haigler United Methodist Church, the Beverly Ladies Aid and an active member of the local hobby club. When she wasn't helping care for her parents or helping with the dairy farm, she often could be found sewing, quilting or crocheting something for her family or friends. Elsie was also an avid gardener and grew beautiful flowers and vegetables. She enjoyed baking and was well known for her specialty: homemade rhubarb pie. She found great joy in spending time with her family and looked forward to traveling with them throughout the country. She was quick to lend a helping hand when it was needed.

Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; her adopted son, Jennings Robinson. and her nephew. Gail Collicott.

Survivors include her sister. DeVeta Redfield and husband, Dwaune, of Palisade. Neb.; her brother. LaVoineCollicott and wife. Opal. of Haigler; five nieces; one nephew: 13 great-nieces and nephews; seven great-great-nieces and nephews. and numerous other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, at the United Methodist Church in Haigler with the Rev. Brian Fong officiating. Myrna Mulligan was the pianist and MerryLu Simmons sang "Old Rugged Cross" and "How Great Thou Art." Casket bearers were Sharlene Baker. Keith Redfield. Kaylene Luedtke, Galena Webster. Joe Baker and Dick Luedtke. Interment was in the Haigler Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Forth Funeral Chapel of Benkelman. Neb.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1975

Lee Graham Applebey

Lee Graham Applebey was the son of George and Sarah Applebey, born in Gladstone, Ill., on May 30, 1905. He was baptized in Missionary Baptist Church. His parents moved to Barnhill, Ill., when Lee was an infant and he grew to manhood in Wayne County, Illinois. He came west in 1928. He was reared in a family of seven, all of whom are deceased except one brother, Oliver, and one sister, Myra, both of whom reside in Illinois.

Lee died suddenly Monday afternoon, January 20, 1975 at his home from a heart attack. His life's journey had lasted 69 years, seven months and 20 days. He had been in failing health the past year and was only recently released from a local hospital where he had spent most of two weeks.

He was united in marriage to Elsie May Collicott of Haigler on April 12, 1934 in Goodland, Kansas.

An adopted son, Jennings L. Robinson, who served four years overseas in the Marines, died in 1945. Lee was a eteran of World War II, serving his country overseas as T Sgt. of the 6th Medical supply depot. He was discharged June 4th,1945.

They have resided in the Wray and Laird community for nearly 30 years. During this time he was employed by C. B. and Q. Railroad from which he retired due to Ill health after 27 years as maintenance foreman. For the past six years he was employed by Ceres Land Company northeast of Laird, as yard maintenance man.

Lee had many interests in life. He particularly enjoyed his home and took great pride in flowers and yard work. He loved music and was also interested in outdoor sports.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie, one brother, Oliver and wife Gvveny of West Salem, Illinois; one sister, Myra Koontz of Fairfield, Illinois; one brother-in-law, LaVoine Collicott and wife Opal of Haigler; one sister-in-law, DeVeta Redfield and husband Dwaune of Palisade; numerous nephews and nieces and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday afternoon at the Haigler United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leslie North officiating. Virginia Harford was the organist and the singers were Nina Stasser, Helen Woods, Don and Ray Harford. Casket bearers were Bob Schorzman, George Phifer, Lester Adams, Keith Day, Ward Wonder and Earl Erdman. Honorary bearers were Harry West, Willard Relph, Gene Smith, Harold Whittiker, Lloyd Bragg and James Smith. The American Legion Post No. 134 of Haigler had charge of the committal. The Jones Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1992

Audra Grace (Lukheart) Appleyard

Audra Grace Lukheart was born March 31, 1897 at home in rural Dundy County, Neb., to Samuel and Almeda (Hartman) Lukheart and passed away Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1992 at Imperial, Neb. She was 95 years old.

She completed high school at Imperial Chase County High School in 1916 as well as college at Nebraska Wesleyan University, class of 1922. She taught school several years including Logan, Lincoln, Mt. Tabor, Bloomfield, and Prairie Rose schools.

She married Arthur Appleyard Feb. 14, 1929; they built their home on Court and 6th Streets, from which they never moved.

Audra and Art owned and operated an IGA grocery store in Imperial for years from which they retired in the '50's. , Art passed away in November, 1970.

Audra was a faithful church historian for the Imperial Methodist Church reaching back to its beginnings. She joined the church in 1908, served in various responsible capacities and was active in the mission work of her church. Several years she gave many hours of volunteer service to the Imperial Hospital as "pink lady."

Audra had two sisters--one, Pearl, who died at the age of three (with measles); and Fae, who later married Frank Stinnette. Fae died in February, 1987.

Audra is survived by Fae's children: Gwendolyn McClung of Nacogdoches, Texas; John Stinnette of Longmont, Colo. and Paul Stinnette of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Audra's health had been declining and moved to the Imperial Manor in July, 1989.

Services were held Friday, Nov. 27, 1992 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Imperial, Neb. with David Rozelle, minister, officiating.

Organist was Oneta Silvester.

Casketbearers were Frank Clements, Jack Clancy, Rodney Einspahr, Willard Rouze, John Osler and Tom Luhrs.

Interment was at Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, Neb. with Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman, Neb. in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1977

Bertha Leota [Wildman] Archer

Mrs. Bertha Leota (Wildman) Archer was born July 4, 1891, at Cisne, Ill., to Mr. Walter Wildman and Mrs. Julia Ann Cline Wildman. She passed from this life on Thurs., June 23, 1977, at the age of 85, at the Dundy County Hospital.

She lived in Illinois a few years before her family moved to a farm in southern Missouri, where she attended her school years. She was married at Peidmont, Mo., to Mr. George Oscar Ward, to which union one son was born, Walter P. Ward. When her son was eighteen months old she came west on a train to Bird City, Ks. She then moved to Haigler, Ne., and when Walter was in the fourth grade they moved to Benkelman, where she spent the rest of her life. She was married July 12, 1922, in Burlington, Co., to Abe John Archer, who died August, 1960.

The years she lived in Benkelman were spent caring for everyone who would accept it. She worked for the Mr. and Mrs. Jess Benge family, the Ketler restaurant, and except for the last four months, at the Campbell Produce. In all of her contacts she is well known for her smile and jolly personality.

Raised in a Christian home she made a profession of faith at the age of eight. She

joined the Trinity Baptist Church in 1962 and has been in active support. She was the treasurer of the Woman's Missionary Union, Adult Sunday School Secretary, and a messenger to the Associational and Convention meeting.

She leaves one son, Mr. Walter Ward and wife Melba of Hays, Ks.; five

grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren to mourn her passing. One sister, Mrs. Mary E. Short, of Ironton, Mo.; one half-brother, Mr. Walter Wildman, of Peidmont, Mo.; and one step-brother, Mr. Robert Wildman, of St. Louis, Mo.

Her parents and her husband have preceded her in death.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1932

Lyman Billie Armstrong

Billie Armstrong, pioneer resident and businessman of Haigler, passed away at the family home early Sunday morning. His passing was as sudden as it was unexpected.

Mr. Armstrong came to Haigler as a young man and lived his entire life there. For many years, he had operated a general merchandise store and was one of the most successful merchants in the county. He was an excellent citizen and splendid man which fact was reflected in the many friends he made and maintained during the long years he lived here. He is survived by a wife and daughter and various other relatives and hundreds of admiring friends.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1973

Wallace W. Arnn

Wallace W. Arnn, age 58, of Little Rock died unexpectedly Monday while at work as a guard for Guard Mart.

He was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Carrie Lou Hoffman Arnn; a son, William Arnn of Little Rock; two daughters, Mrs. Tim Brown of North Little Rock and Miss Eva Dawn Arnn of Liftle Rock; two brothers, John and Cleo Arnn of Dermott; and four sisters, Mrs. Ray Bailey and Miss Roxie Arnn of Dermott, Mrs. Allan Martin of Benkelman, Nebraska, and Mrs. Clark Gibbons of Little Rock.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 29th at Griffin-Leggett Chapel in Little Rock. Burial was in the Veterans Cemetery in Little Rock.

Wallace W. Arnn stayed with Rev. and Mrs. Allan W. Martin the winter of 1941-42 at Max, Nebraska. He helped pick corn in the area and left for military service in World War II from Benkelman, Nebraska with a Dundy County group in 1942 serving in the South Pacific Theater of the war.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1976

Rosemary Ann Arnold

Rosemary Ann Arnold passed away Monday, September 20, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. She was 55 years of age.

She was born to Harry and Sarah H. (Colligan) Finch in Indianola, Red Willow County, Nebraska on March 16, 1921. She was united in marriage to Robert G. Arnold in Indianola, Nebraska on December 27, 1945 She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benkelman, the Altar Society, and the American Legion Auxilliary. She was employed as a cook at the Dundy County Hospital.

Mrs. Arnold is survived by her husband Robert of Benkelman; her parents of Indianola ; three daughters: Rebecca Eberhardt, Benkelman, Mrs. Keith (Rita) Snyder, Mankato, Ks., and Mrs. Dave (Rhonda) McNair, Kearney; one son Robert of Ravenna, five grandchildren, three brothers: Francis Finch and Floyd Finch and their wives Mary and Pat of Denver, and Bernard Finch of Cheyenne, Wyo.; three sisters: Catherine Tuttle of McCook, Margaret Lunday of Indianola and Sarah (Gary) Hunt, Stafford, Ks.

Deceased are two infant children and one baby brother, Frederick.

The rosary was Tuesday, September 21 at' 7:30 p.m. at the Jones Funeral Chapel in Benkelman. Mass was held Wednesday, September 22 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Benkelman with the Rev. Irvin J. Weber. officiating. St. Joseph's Catholic Choir sang "Merciful Savior," "Just a Closer Walk With Thee," and "0 Paradise." Casket bearers were Vincent Novacek, Larry Peterson, Lawrence Richard, Harold Glasco, Al Reining and Manuel Cuellar. Interment was in St. , Catherine's Cemetery, Indianola, Nebraska.

Printed in the Benkelman, BE Post, August 1985

Robert Granvil Arnold

Robert Granvil Arnold, aged 63, died Monday, August 5, 1985, at his home. He was born October 15, 1921, at Freedom, Nebraska, to John N. and Alpha D. (Wymore) Arnold. He was raised on a farm in Furnas County, Nebraska, and attended country school through the eighth grade. He was really proud when he received his G.E.D. in 1974.

He served in the Army Air Corps in the United States during World War II and received his honorable discharge in 1943, being an only son, to go home to help his father farm.

Bob married the former Rosemary Finch in Indianola, Nebraska, on December 27, 1945. To this union four children were born: Rebecca Ann, Rita Marie, Robert Jerome and Rhonda Jean.

Bob and Rosemary started their married life on a farm in Furnas County. In August 1950, they moved to Indianola, Nebraska, and Bob started working for the Nebraska State Highway Department out of McCook. He received many safety awards and recognition for his years of service. He would have worked for the State of Nebraska 35 years on August 17.

In February 1963, the Arnold family moved to Benkelman where Mr. Arnold was maintenance foreman for the State Highway Department of Roads.

Bob's first wife of 30 years, Rosemary, passed away September 20, 1976.

On November 19, 1982, he married Dorothy (Ellis) Pettit of Benkelman at St. Francis, Kansas.

Bob was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benkelman and a member of the Eagles Club of McCook, Association of Public Employees and the American Legion of Benkelman where he was commander several times.

Bob enjoyed having his children and grandchildren visit. His favorite pastime was gardening, working with Dorothy in her flower beds and visiting with his many friends and neighbors.

Bob underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery February 28, 1985, at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, and was recovering well. He was planning to return to work on a part-time basis.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his first wife, Rosemary, and two infant children.

Typewritten version of a clipping in the DeWitt, NE Times News, July 1920

Jane Marie (Artist) Baker

Mrs. Jane Baker, one of the oldest settlers of Saline county, died at her home in DeWitt about midight Saturday night or Sunday morning. The stroke came suddenly and she, being alone was just able to phone a neighbor before she became helpless. An hour before she was apparently in good health when she said good night to her daughter, Mrs. Wood and Mr. Wood who had spent the evening with her upon their return from a trip to New York.

Jane Marie Artist was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 23, 1843, the daughter of Isaac Artist, and came to Nebraska in June 1863 with her parents when they settled on a homestead two miles north of DeWitt. In 1864 the settlers were driven into Beatrice by an Indian raid and while there Miss Artist was married to Frank Baker on August 21, 1864.

The Bakers were typical pioneers of the sort who subdued the wild west. She bravely maintained the prairie home while he was away driving stage, fighting Indians or doing the other duties that fell to men of the time. Mr. Baker died about three years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jesse. H. Wood of DeWitt (Ida) and one son, Ross Baker of Kansas City, Mo.

Funeral services were held at the M.E. church Monday afternoon, Elder Sam Brollier, an old pioneer friend, preaching the sermon. The body was laid to rest in the DeWitt cemetery.

Among the relatives here from a distance were Ross Baker and wife of Kansas City, Jake Artist of Benkelman, Neb., and Miss Alta Artist of Lincoln.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, February 1959

Alta Mae (Frasier) Artist

Mrs. Alta Artist, well known and highly regarded resident of Benkelman passed away suddenly at her home on Friday night at the age of 71 years. Her demise was discovered by neighbors on Saturday morning. She had apparently taken critically ill during the late evening hours and had succumbed as she rested on a chair in the kitchen of her home where she lived alone.

Her sudden demise was a great shock to her family, friends and neighbors as she had apparently been in good health and had enjoyed the afternoon at a meeting of friends in a club date.

Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at the Methodist church in which Mrs. Artist has been a faithful member for over fifty years and had served in many capacities. Rev. Otto W. Michel, resident pastor of the church officiated in the services. Singers were Harry Ough, Howard Sautter, John Baer and Ross D. Druliner, Jr., with Mrs. Sam Hopkins at the piano. Casket bearers were Harold Frasier, Ronald Bricker, Melvin Frasier, Wayne Berry, C. 0. Frasier and Maurice Dixon. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery under direction of the Laughlin Funeral Home. Graveside services were by Sheba Rebekah Lodge of which Mrs. Artist had served as Noble Grand.

Alta Mae Frasier, daughter of Wm. Marshall and Cynthia Ann Frasier, was born February 27, 1887, at the homestead of her parents near Hiawatha, Nebraska. Her entire life was spent in Dundy county. She went to join her loved ones in that Heavenly Home on February 6, 1959, at her home in Benkelman, Nebraska, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and ten days.

After completing her educations she taught several terms in the schools of the vicinity.

She was united in marriage to Elmer Ward Artist on December 25, 1907. To this union five children were born, four daughters and one son; an infant daughter; Leta O'Brien, St. Francis, Kansas; Lila Turman, McCook, Nebraska; Dr. Elmer Artist, Greeley, Colorado; and Lucille Mae. She was preceded in death by the oldest daughter as an infant and Lucille Mae at the age of 2 1/2 years.

At an early age she was baptized and became a member of the Sleepy Hollow church in the Hiawatha Valley. She transferred her membership to the Methodist church in Benkelman where she moved with her family in 1926. She has been a sincere and faithful member for more than 50 years, serving her church and her fellow man. She is a past president of the W.S.C.S. of the church, a charter member and a past president of the Benkelman Woman's club, Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She had membership in the Royal Neighbor Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary, and was active in other organizations. She lived life to its fullest and found it rewarding. Her thoughts were always for others.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her three children, eleven grandchildren, one daughter-in- law, Justine Artist, two sons-in-law, Peter O'Brien, Jr., and Melvin Turman, one brother, Elmer Frasier of Boulder, Colorado, and a multitude of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one sister, Laura Bricker, a brother, Claude, and four grandchildren.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, August 1940

Laura Isabelle (Mathews) Artist

An inspiring, useful and worthy life came to a close Monday when Laura I. Artist

departed this earthly existence to enter into her eternal peace and rest in the life beyond after a long and continuance illness which kept her bedfast for months and years and finally left her blind and a complete invalid. But even this did not shake her faith, patience and kindly spirit as she gradually neared the end—an end that had been marked for months. She suffered patiently and without complaint, and she leaves a memory that her children can well revere—children who appreciated her so much and who were so kind and considerate of her in their efforts to restore her to health and to lessen her suffering. She was an excellent woman and a wonderful mother, which fact is shown in her spendid children and in their great devotion to her to the end. Mindful of her suffering, they can not wish her back but they were loathe to give her up and did everything in their power to stay her going.

Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at two o'clock Monday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. J. C. Foster, assisted by Rev. Pengelly. Rev. Dunnagan of Yuma, friend of the Artist family for 45 years, gave a short talk. Singers were Lloyd and Maurice Boswell, John Baer and Ross Druliner, Jr., with Mrs. D. L. Ough at the piano. Interment was in the Benkelman cemetery.

Laura Isabelle Mathews, daughter of Henry and Martha Mathews, was born near Maysville, Clark county, Indiana on February 24, 1861 and passed away at her home in Benkelman, Nebraska on August 24, 1940, at the age of 79 years, 6 months.

At the age of seven she moved with her parents to Saline county, Nebraska, where she grew to womanhood. She was left motherless at 10 years of age.

On December 25. 1880, she was united in marriage to Jacob W. Artist, at DeWitt, Nebraska. To them were born seven children, all of whom survive her. Her husband preceded her in death on August 30. 1924.

She. was converted in early life at the age of 14 years, and united with the United Brethern church of DeWitt, Nebraska. In 1887 they moved to Dundy county on a homestead, the deed which has never been transferred.

When the Friends Church was founded at Hiawatha in 1890 she united with them, and remained a member until she became a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Benkelrnan in 1926. Her great desire was to live until her children were all grown.

She leaves to mourn her passing seven children: E. Ward Artist of Benkelman; Vada E. Coleman of Superior; Maude E. Cooley of Haigler; Flossie E. Bash of Benkelman; Earl F. Artist of' Imperial; Loa E. Williams of Haigler; Clara B. Humphrey of Benkelman: 19 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Nancy Mathews of Benkelman; two brothers-in-law, Parker Wheeler of Sterling, Colorado, and Silas Collicott of Kansas City, Mo.

She was a kind. loving mother. No sacrifice was ever too great if it helped er children. She was always patient a uncomplaining, tho she was blind and sick for more than a year.

She was a faithful, conscientious church member and always did her part in carrying on the Lord's work, wherever she lived. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Savage, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Savage and family, Mrs. Davis Kassing. all of DeWitt. Nebraska; Park Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lair and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gallus and Donald, all of Otis. Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tarouff, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henderson and Doris, Joe Henderson and S. S. Dungan of Yuma, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marble and Mrs. Ella Lines of Imperial; and Mr. and Mrs. George Percy from Champion.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1996

Ava Justine (Sutton) Artist

GREELEY, Colo.--Justine (Sutton) Artist, wife of E.W. Artist, died Friday, Nov. 1, 1996, at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

A memorial service was conducted Tuesday morning, Nov. 5, 1996, in Greeley with Adamson’s mortuary in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.

Correspondence will reach the family at 1820 26th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631.

Typewritten version of a newspaper clipping in the Imperial, NE Republican, April 1972

Earl Franklin Artist

Funeral services were held Monday, April 3, 1972, for Earl Franklin Artist. The son of Jacob Ward and Laura Mathews Artist, he was born on the family farm in Dundy County, on March 16, 1891, and passed away [Friday,] March 31, 1972, at the age of 81 years and 15 days.

Earl grew up in the Hiawatha community, attending the Hiawatha school. He was a sports enthusiast, and enjoyed baseball, helping to organize and play in the baseball teams of Hiawatha, a town and school which no longer exists.

He was united in marriage to Sarah "Edna" Collicott on August 22, 1911, at Akron, Washington C0., Colorado. The couple celebrated their Golden Wedding A_nniversary in 1961. They lived for many years on the family farm near Hiawatha, before moving to Imperial in 1935. At one time, Earl owned and operated bowling alleys in Imperial and Wauneta. He was a member of Masons and Eastern Star for many years. For the past two years, Earl has been a resident of Imperial Manor.

He cared faithfully for his bedridden wife for thirteen years before she preceded him in death in July 1962. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Kenneth; son Keith, who died at the age of 10(?), his parents; a brother and four sisters.

Left to mourn his death are a daughter, Nina and her husband Wayne Berry; grandchildren, Bonnie and her husband Martin Williams, Ronnie, Marlon and Starla Berry; a great grandchild Tammy Williams; a sister, Mrs. Clara Humphreys of Benkelman; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Rev. Richard S. Deems officiated at the funeral services at the United Methodist Church.

Escorts were Wilber E. Cooley, Clint Bash, Gay Bash, Roy Burr, Melvin Turman and Harry Grams.

Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery Imperial.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 2002

Elmer Jacob "Jake" Artist

GREELEY, Colo.--Dr. Elmer Jacob "Jake" Artist, 84, of Greeley, went home to our Lord on Monday: April 15, 2002, at his home. He was born Nov. 11, 1917, to Elmer Ward and Alta May (Frasier) Artist on their farm outside Benkelman, Neb. He had four sisters.

He graduated from Benkelman High School in 1935. He was quite well-known for his abilities on the trumpet, winning awards and traveling with the school band.

In September 1937 he was accepted into the Nebraska Wesleyan University pre-medical school program in Lincoln. During his junior year he began the accelerated United States Navy V-12^.medical program and entered the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha, September 1941, during his senior year.

He graduated with honors from Nebraska Wesleyan University in April 1942. He completed his medical residency as a Lieutenant (jg) in the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Kingsbury. He was the ship's Beach Medical Officer and participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Throughout his life, his music went with him. He toured with the Nebraska Wesleyan Glee Club, playing trumpet solos throughout the state of Nebraska and elsewhere. Aboard ship, during the war, he also organized, conducted and played trumpet with the ship's band. Later in life, others (including his wife, Justine) joined him for "jam" sessions.

He married his high school sweetheart and lifetime love, Ava Justine Sutton, on Aug. 10, 1943, who preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 1996. They have four children: Bill, Nancy, Everette and Deidre, and eight grandchildren.

After the war, he had a successful medical practice in Seattle, Wash., for 2 1/2 years. The family moved to Rochester, Minn., where he began his surgery specialty at the Mayo Clinic for four years. In 1953, they moved to Greeley where Dr. Artist was one of the first surgeons hired to practice at the new Weld County Medical Center and he began his medical practice. He continued his distinguished and lengthy medical career until 1996 when he retired.

He was a member of many clubs and organizations such as the American Medical Association, Colorado Medical Society, Mayo Medical Alumni Association, Lions Club, Union Colony Investors, Kiwanis Club, Greeley Country Club and Ducks Unlimited.

He spent his entire life attaining goals for himself and providing for his family. He was a continued source of support and encouragement for his family and the many people he worked with and treated throughout his medical career.

Dr. Artist was preceded in death by four sisters. He is survived by daughters Nancy May-Bowerman of Phoenix, Ariz., and Deidre Artist-Schultz of Austin, Texas; sons J.W. "Bill" Artist of Denver, Colo., and Everette W. Artist of Grand Rapids, Mich., and eight grandchildren.

Following cremation, a memorial service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, at the Greeley Wesleyan Church with Pastors Steve Wilson and Jack Gilbert officiating. Nora Kingsbury was the pianist and Sheri Mitchell sang "Amazing Grace." A trumpet solo, "Holy, Holy, Holy," was played by Steve Hendrickson. Adamson Memorial Chapels of Greeley was in charge of arrangements

Donations may be made to the Dr. E.J. Artist Memorial Fund in care of Adamson Memorial Chapels, 827 5th St. Greeley, CO 80631; to T.L.C Adult Care, 125 Main St. LaSalle, CO 80645, or Habitat for Humanity/Greeley Chapter 134 11 th Ave., Greeley, Co. 80631.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, date unknown

Elmer Ward Artist

Elmer Ward Artist, county treasurer of Dundy county, was born in Dewitt, Nebraska, May 7, 1883, son of Jacob William and Laura Isabelle (Mathews) Artist.

His father was born in Iowa, March 8, 1856, and died. tit Benkelman, August 30, 1924. He was a farmer, and also served as county assessor of Dundy County. His ancestry was English. Laura Isabelle Mathews was horn at Huntington, Indiana, February 27, 1861, of German descent.

Mr. Artist attended Benkelman Public, and Doane Preparatory School at Crete.

For 22 years, he was engaged in farming, and for the past five years, has been county treasurer of Dundy County. He is also the owner of a service station at Benkelman. He is a Republican.

On December 25, 1907, he was married to Alta May Frasier at Benkelman. She was born there, on February 28. 1887, of French and Scotch Candian descent. Four children were born tor them, three of whom are living, Leta Laura, horn May 16, 1911 ; Lila Pearl, born April 12, 1914; Elmer Jacob, born November 11, 1917; and Lucille, horn April 24, 1921, who died August 24, 1924.

Mr. Artist attends the Methodist Episcopal Church and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, the Odd Fellows, and the Ancient Order of United Workmen, joining the ( )dd Fellows in 1915, and the Workmen, 1907. Residence: Benkelman.

(The above is a newspaper article, not an obituary. I could not find the obituary. Elmer Artist died on November 16, 1956, and is buried in the Benkelman, NE cemetery.)

Typewritten version of a newspaper clipping in the DeWitt, NE Times-News, June 1910

George McClellen Artist

George McClellen Artist died at the home of his sister, Mrs. F. P. Baker, Sunday, June 19, 1910. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church Tuesday at 10 a.m., Rev. Kilbourn preaching. The M. W. A. lodge, of which the deceased was a member, had charge of the services at the grave. Among the floral offerings was one representing all the patrons of rural mail route No.4, of which “Mack” was driver since its establishment over seven years ago.

Mr. Artist was born in Benton county, Iowa, Nov. 22, 1861, the on of Isaac Artist. The next year he was brought to Saline county by his parents and settled on a farm north of DeWitt and this has been his home ever since. April 25, 1889, he was married to Flora J. Fairman. The widow and two children, Alta and Gail, survive.

Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Jake Artist, Hiawatha, Dundy Co., Neb.; Mrs. Fairman and sons, Ed and R. L., of Lincoln; Jas. Pike and wife and Sam Brollier and wife of Wilber; Geo. Hunt, Crete.

Printed in the DeWitt(?) Times, October 1887

Isaac Artist

Isaac Artist was born in Fayette county, Penn., August 7th, 1815, and departed this life [Sat.,] October 22, 1837, aged 71 years, 1 month and 7 days. He joined the M.E. church in February 1835, and has been an acceptable member ever since.

He was married to Miss Elizabeth A. Vanlieu in 1835 and for nearly 52 years they have journed life's pathway together. She now survives him and will feel his loss as no other being can.

In 1856 he and his wife removed to Benton Co., Iowa, where they lived about 7 years and from thence they came directly to the state in which he died. Eleven children were born to them, three of whom preceded their father to the spirit land. Six of the nine children who are living were at the funeral, which took place on Sabbath last from the M.E. church in the presence of a very large congregation. Dr. Lanay officiated assisted by Revs. Hancock and ?

Mr.Artist was one of our oldest and most respected citizens ?? men was a fitting tribute ?? virtues.

Typewritten version of a Benkelman, NE Post clipping dated September 1924

Jacob W. Artist

Jacob W. Artist passed away to the life beyond early Saturday morning at the family home in Benkelman following a constant illness for over two weeks in which it was feared almost from the first that he could not survive. He had not been well for over two years and when the final illness overtook him he was more or less weakened and was naturally less able to withstand the progress of disease in the final days of his life. On Thursday evening he sank into a deep sleep and never regained consciousness.

Funeral services were conducted at the M.E. church and interment was made in the Benkelman cemetery.

Jacob W. Artist was born March 8th, 1856, in Benton county, Iowa, and departed this life at Benkelman, Nebraska, August 30th, 1924, at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 22 days. At the age of 7 years he moved with his parents, Isaac Artist, to Saline county, Nebraska, and was united in marriage to Laura Isabell Mathews, December 25, 1880. To this union seven children were born, all of whom survive him. In the year 1886, he moved with his family to Dundy county, Nebraska, and homesteaded near Hiawatha where he lived until four years ago when he moved to Benkelman. He was elected to the office of county assessor in the year 1920 in which capacity he served the county up to the time of his death. He united with the Friends church at Hiawatha in the year 1888 and had been a faithful, active member from that time on.

He leaves to mourn his loss, the wife, two sons and five daughters, as follows: Elmer Ward, Benkelman, Vada Ethel Coleman, Wessirt, Nebraska; Maud Elizabeth Cooley, Hiawatha; Flossie Ellen Bash, Denver; Earl Franklin, Hiawatha; Loa Edith Williams, Benkelman; Clara Belle Humphreys, Hiawatha; and nineteen grand children and other relatives and many friends.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, January 1989

Hazel Irene (Brown) Artz

Hazel Irene Artz, 68, died January 20, 1989, in Portland, Oregon. Mrs. Artz was born on June 8, 1920, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Ernest and Viola (Bradley) Brown. She was the eldest of eight children.

She attended Benkelman schools and in 1936 was married in St. Francis, Kansas, to James "Woody" Artz. The couple moved to Portland in 1941. Mrs. Artz spent her life raising her three daughters, doing a great deal of work for her church and working in her rose garden.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Brown; one sister, Virginia Slade, and one nephew, Jackie D. Brown.

Survivors include her husband, James; her mother, Viola Brown of Benkelman; three daughters, Barbara Batiman of Grandstone, Oregon, Jean Gaines of Lake Oswego, Oregon, and Peggy Osburn of White Bear Lake, Minnesota; three brothers, Ernest "Bud" Brown of Brush, Colorado, Robert Brown of Hillrose, Colorado, and Jack Brown of Commerce City, Colorado, and three sisters, Doris Hagerstrom of Escondido, California, Violet Smith of Hillrose, Colorado, and Bonnie Sloggett of North Platte, Nebraska. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Services were conducted on January 23 at the Bennett Chapel Methodist Church in Portland with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Interment was in the Memorial Gardens in Portland.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, July 19??

Clifford Artz

The July 27 edition of the Sunday Lincoln Journal-Star carried the notice of the death of Clifford Artz. Mr. Artz was a native of the South Fork community, a former Benkelman resident and a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cash Artz.

The death notice read: Artz-Clifford, 76, 3401 J. Street, died Friday, July 25. Retired Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company employee. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Robb of Perris, California; brothers: Woody of Portland, Oregon, Frank of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, Norman Rogers of Arkansas, Duff of Silt, Colorado, Greg of Paramount, California; sisters: Katherine Artz of Milton-Freewater, Oregon, Evelyn Okert of Fullerton, California; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street. The Reverend Robert Stevenson officiated. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, November 1976

Clyde H. Artz

Clyde H. Artz of^-Longmont, Colo. died Nov. 7, 1976 at his home. He was 67.

He was born at Benkelman, Nebr., Feb. 15; 1909. On Sept. 29, 1937 he was married to Marie Hofer at Wray, Colo. He was a retired welder and mechanic. He spent his early life in Nebraska coming to Longmont in 1938.

He is survived by his second wife, three sons by this marriage and two daughters and one son by a previous marriage. Mrs. Shirley Stevens, Hebron, Nebr.; Mrs. Bernelda Nelson, Bartley, Nebr.; Clyde K. Artz, N.M. Six brothers, Everett of Rife, Colo, Clifford of Lincoln, Nebr.; Greg of Calif.; Woody of Oregon; Norman of Arkansas and Frank of Oregon. Two sisters, Katherine and Eleanor of California. 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be Wed., Nov. 10 at 2:00 at Lewellen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James I. Miller officiating. Burial will follow at Foothills Garden of Memory Cemetery.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, September 1989

James Woodrow Artz

Services were held for James Woodrow Artz, a southeast Portland, Oregon resident, in the Bennett Chapel United Methodist Church in Portland.

Mr. Artz died of cancer on September 23, 1989, in a Lake Oswego care center. He was 76.

He was born November 22, 1912, in Cheyenne County, Kansas. He lived in Benkelman, Nebraska, for several years before moving to Portland in the early 1940s. While in Benkelman he worked for Jules Scott in 1941.

Mr. Artz worked as a self-employed automobile mechanic for many years until his retirement earlier this year. He previously had been employed as a truck driver and as a welder. He was a member of Bennett Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his daughters, Jean Gaines of Lake Oswego, Oregon, Peggy S. Ogburn of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and Barbara A. Bateman of Gladstone, Oregon; brothers, Frank of Milton-Freewater, Washington, Gregg of Riviera, Arizona, Everett of Silt, Colorado, and Norman of Rogers, Arkansas; sisters, Evelyn Okert of Fullerton, California, and Katherine of Milton-Freewater, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

His wife, Hazel I. (Brown) Artz, died January 20, 1989. She was the daughter of Viola Brown of Benkelman.

Disposition was by cremation.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, date unknown

Thomas Henry Ashton 1853-1937

Lucy Perkins Ashton 1869-1954

Thomas Ashton was born in Belleville, Ontario, December 7, 1853. He came to Yuma County first in 1872, age 19, returned to Belleville, and in 1875 returned to Yuma County to stay. He arrived from Nebraska City, Nebraska, where his uncle lived. He arrived by the "Walk and Tie" method. This was one horse and two men. One would ride ahead and tie up the horse for the second who was walking. The second would ride ahead of the walker, tie and so on and on.

He arrived with a new suit, a gold watch, and one hundred dollars This same suit, incidentally, was loaned to all of the young men of the area for their weddings This suit was used innumerable times and for many, many years.

He "Hired-Out" to the Benkelman Land and Cattle Co. where he worked for 5 years, the last three as foreman The ranch was located near Benkelman. This was a large steer operation. In the 1880's he made three big cattle drives to Mexico bringing back hundreds of longhorn Mexican steers. This took many long weeks with many men assisting. These were exciting and interesting trips for a young man and he reminisced about them always.

The third and last of these drives Torn Ashton kept the steers for himself and headquartered in the Wray area and ranged between Buffalo and Rock Creek. He traded those headquarters (present Frank Miller Ranch) for the present State Line Headquarters now occupied by Lela and Ashton Wilson. This is Section 10, Township 1, Range 42 West.

The cowboys lived on the prairies for months. These roundups were in Western Nebraska, Western Kansas, and Eastern Colorado. A Chuçk Wagon always traveled with each outfit. The Ashton Outfit's cook was "Uncle Billy Welsh", an Irishman. He always called the Ashtons, "Mama and Papa," altho he was older and never married. He lived with the Ashton family for 48 years until he died at age 93. In those days the cowboys would go to Culbertson, Nebraska, for supplies as the railroad had come that far in 1877

All of the buildings, barns, corrals, bunkhouse, and cookhouse on the ranch were soddies. The winter work force averaged about 10, but 20 or more were necessary for summer. Between 1870 and 1882 the grass fat steers were driven to Ogallala or Burlington This ranch was later expanded to 30,000 acres at the height of its operation.

Mrs. Sylvia Seedorf writes in her History of Laird, “The growth and economy of the Laird Community depended greatly on the surrounding ranches and their payrolls. The 4-A Ashton ranch was one of the mainstays of the community. Tom Ashton was a man of great character and integrity who paid out thousands of dollars to his hands, which helped establish and build their present farms ."

Immigrant trains with West Russians. arrived in Haigler from 1908 to 1912 Many of these young men were employed by Tom Ashton and have remained to populate the Haigler and St Francis area

In 1892 Thomas Ashton and Lucy Frances Perkins were married in Benkelman. Lucy was 13 when her parents Susan and Martin Perkins arrived by covered wagon from Washington County, Missouri, to homestead in the Sanborn Area in 1882. Lucy liked to tell the story of how scarce girls were on the new frontier. Anytime a new girl moved into the community the cowboys would call on her whether she lived near or far From the first time Tom Ashton saw Lucy, he decided she was his girl and he would marry her when she was old enough. He called on her father every Sunday afternoon thereafter to reserve his position. He kept his horse tied at the front gate to discourage all of the other cow-

The Ashtons had 4 children: Esther 1896, Susan 1895, Thomas 1898, and Helen 1900. Esther married Dr Cecil Hendry Wilson M D of Bartow, Florida and had two sons, Ashton of Laird and Thomas Ashton M D of Washington, D C; Susan died at age 23 Thomas Martin married Mazie Watson of Sanborn and had one son. Gerald Martin of Denver; Helen married Charles Long of Bartow, Florida and had a son Dr Charles W Long, Jr. M.D. of San Francisco, California

Tom Ashton continued the ranch as a steer operation but included about 1909 registered Percheron horses and registered Shorthorn cattle These annual sales were famous and buyers came in from all over the west. He acquired banking interests in Benkelman, Haigler, Idalio, and Laird, as well as being a stockholder in the 1st National Bank of Wray. Only the Laird bank and the First National Bank of Wray remained at the time of the famous "Bank Holiday".

The natives like to tell the story of the Laird State Bank when the Bank Holiday was declared all of the depositors came to town and withdrew all of their money. Then they all spent the afternoon on the street corner outside the bank discussing this great catastrophe. When late afternoon arrived Tom Ashton stepped out on the corner and said "Now that you have all of your money out, will you have it tomorrow? Or do_. you want to put it back in a sale place?” The men all looked at each other distrustingly and followed Tom Ashton back into the bank and deposited it all back. So the Laird Stale Bank survived.

The Ashtons' children were educated at the country school in Sanborn for elementary school. They were sent to Boarding school for high school and college at Merrymont Academy in Concordia, Kansas.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, March 1983

Paul Kenneth Atkinson

Paul Kenneth Atkinson died March 14, 1983, at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 67. He was born October 10, 1915, on a farm near Glade, Kansas, to Ray and Anna (Trumbull) Atkinson.

He married Edith Daniels at Imperial, Nebraska, on January 1, 1941, and they made their home on a farm northwest of Bird City, Kansas.

He was a 35-year member of Rising Star Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Lodge Number 325 of Saint Francis, Kansas, and a member of Immanuel United Methodist Church of Bird City, Kansas. He enjoyed all sports, especially baseball and also reading as a pastime.

He is survived by his wife, Edith; daughter, Rexanna, and husband, Jim Yust, of Hutchinson; son, Doctor Don, and wife, Joann Atkinson, of West Bloomfield, Michigan; granddaughter, Connie Jean Yust, and grandson, Mark Alan Atkinson.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Leonard, one sister, Doris, and an infant son, Kenneth.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Bird City, Kansas. Rev. Paul Gilbert, Jr. officiated.

Laura Lee Jones accompanied the congregation as they sang "I Need Thee Every Hour" and "How Great Thou Art."

Pallbearers were Jack Mating, Lee Beeson, Bradley Waters, LeRoy Connett, Stanley Dorsch and Dave Fleming. Honorary Bearers were Gary Leach, Elmer Beeson, Marlin Zimbelman, Bill Cole, Roy Burr and J.W. Leisure.

Interment was in the Bird City Cemetery. Rising Star Lodge No. 325, I.O.O.F. in Bird City, Kansas, conducted the committal service. Jones Funeral Home of Benkelman was in charge of arrangements.

Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, April 1993

Lois (Mallory) Aufenkamp

FORT MORGAN. Colo.--Lois Aufenkamp died at Valley View Villa in Fort Morgan, Colorado, Thursday afternoon, April 29, 1993.

She was born August 27, 1896, in Julian, Nebraska, to Charles and Myrtle Mallory.

She was raised and attended schools in Julian and on September 12, 1916, she married George Aufenkamp in Julian.

They moved to Haigler, Nebraska, in 1919 where they farmed until retiring in 1964, then moved to Fort Morgan.