Phyllis  Reynolds, 89, of Farnam, Nebraska, died March 6, 2019 in Cozad, NE.   She was born December 21, 1929 at Farnam, NE, daughter of Roy and Lena (Knoedler) Heath.  She grew up in the Farnam area and graduated from Farnam High with the class of 1945.  She married Dean Reynolds on August 7, 1953, at Cozad and they made their home on the Reynolds family farm north of Farnam.   The couple had four children: Scott, Monte, Toni and Brett.  Scott and...

Margaret  N Augustine, 94, of Curtis, Nebraska, died March 2, 2019 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.   Margaret Nell Green was born on July 25, 1924 at Curtis, NE to William "Dick" and Cecile (Wilkins) Green. Her younger brother, Richard Dale was born when she was 5 years old, but he died two months later. Margaret was a bright young girl and couldn't wait until she was old enough to attend school.  While in school she started playing the violin and was...

Kenneth D. Gerdes, 74, of Cozad, Nebraska, died February 27, 2019 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE.   He was born November 2, 1944 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Orville B. and LaVonne (Trimble) Gerdes. Kenny lived in Sacramento, CA for a while but spent the bulk of his life in Cozad, NE.  He graduated from Cozad High School.  Kenny owned his own construction company and a furniture store for many years.  He attended the First Presbyterian Church at Cozad and...

Jennifer R. Fiese, 43, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2019 in North Platte, NE.   She was born to Richard "Rick" and Trudy (Widholm) Fiese in Cozad, NE on March 13, 1975.  She grew up north of Gothenburg and attended country school District 284 thru 8th grade.  Jennifer attended Zion Lutheran Church and was confirmed on October 29, 1989.  She attended Gothenburg High School for a couple years and graduated from Geneva in 1993. She enjoyed creating...

Joshua Phillip Buffington, 37, of Maywood, Nebraska, died February 19, 2019 in Maywood. Joshua Buffington was born March 21,1981 in Grant, NE. Three days after his birth, Josh was united with his God chosen family in Imperial, NE. Parents Dick and Cheri surprised his three sisters, Brenda, Rhonda and Heidi with a new baby brother who completed their family.  Josh attended several elementary schools as his family moved to various places throughout his childhood. He attended High School...

Luann Snow, 58, of Farnam, Nebraska, died February 25, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.   She was born March 1, 1960 in Payson, UT, daughter of Connie (Davis) and  Harold Nelson Sr. Luann enjoyed crocheting and making a variety of things for herself and others.  She loved being around people and attended the Farnam Nazarene Church.  Luann loved her family, spending time with them and enjoyed helping them in any way possible.  She was especially...

Linda Marie Rowan, 71, of Jeffrey Lake, died unexpectedly on January 9, 2019 at the Medical Center of Aurora, CO.   She was born February 25, 1947 in Omaha, NE, daughter of Edwin and Francis (Paladino) Hald. Linda grew up in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School.  She then attended St. Catherine's School of Nursing and graduated in 1968 with her Registered Nursing Degree.  She married Ted Rowan on September 7, 1968 at Cozad and they had two children - David and...

Charley John William Arent passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Good Samaritan Village in Loveland, Colorado, he was 94 years old.  Charley was born March 13, 1924 in Culberston, NE to Fred and Elizabeth Arent. He grew up on the family farm south of Stockville, NE and graduated from Stockville High School in 1943. Upon graduating, Charley served in the Navy from 1944-48.  After his military service he returned home to Stockville to farm on the Arent family farm.  Charley...

Kenneth L. Highberger Jr., 79, of North Platte, Nebraska, died February 11, 2019 in Cozad, NE.   He was born January 18, 1940 in North Platte, NE, son of Kenneth Lloyd Highberger Sr. and Mable Alice (Coleman) Highberger. Kenneth grew up on the family ranch outside of North Platte and graduated from North Platte High with the class of 1957.  He served his country in the Army Airborne from August 1957 to June 1960. He married Patricia Hood and to that union four children were...

Beverly "Bev" J. Middleton, 86, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 7, 2019 at Hilltop Estates, in Gothenburg, NE.    "Death took her body, but God took her soul". Bev was born December 3, 1932 on the family farm near Homer, MI, daughter of Murl and Helen (Roepke) Swayze.  The family moved to Chicago when she was three; then they moved to Montana where she started elementary school.  They then moved to Wisconsin for a couple years before moving to...