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Kevin Hatch

Kevin Hatch

Oct 27, 2022

Kevin Earl Hatch, 65, of Grant, passed away October 27, 2022 peacefully at his home in Grant, surrounded by loved ones. Kevin was born in Oakland, CA, on September 15, 1957, to Glen "Earl" and Darlene (Hansmeier) Hatch. He was baptized as an infant in Oakland, CA. At the age of 4, his family moved back to Grant, NE. He...

Leynae Rutter

Leynae Rutter

Oct 15, 2022

LEYNAE RUTTER, 70, of Madrid, NE, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.

Leynae was born on April 10, 1952, at Merced, California, to Paul and Zola (Ellen) Gerber. She grew up in Grass Valley, attending Nevada Union School.

Leynae moved to the area in the late 2000s to be closer to her family....

Leynae Rutter

Leynae Rutter

Oct 15, 2022

LEYNAE RUTTER, 70, of Madrid, NE, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE. Leynae was born on April 10, 1952, at Merced, California, to Paul and Zola (Ellen) Gerber. She grew up in Grass Valley, attending Nevada Union School. Leynae moved to the area in the late 2000s to be closer to her...

David Peterson

David Peterson

Oct 11, 2022

David W. Peterson, 80, of Madrid, passed away on October 11, 2022, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant. David was born February 14, 1942, at Genoa, Nebraska, to John C and Mildred L. (Fiddock) Peterson. David and his family moved to Perkins County in 1949. He graduated from Madrid High School with the class of 1959 and subsequently graduated...

Johnny Ray Willis

Johnny Ray Willis

Oct 6, 2022

JOHN "SARGE" WILLIS, 71, of Grant, NE, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial, NE. John was born November 7, 1950, at Carlsbad, NM, to James and Norma Dean (Eggleston) Willis. John honorably served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, receiving several commendations and was awarded the Purple Heart. John is survived...

Lilianna Merritt

Lilianna Merritt

Sep 21, 2022

LILIANNA MERRITT, of Grant, entered into eternal rest with Jesus on September 21, 2022, in Grant. Lilianna was born February 24, 2022, at North Platte, blessing the lives of her parents, Donny and Daniela (Fernandez) Merritt, and her older sister, Yulianna. Lilianna was the happiest girl. Our first daughter wasn't much of a smiler when she was a baby, but...

Merle W. Gimeson

Merle W. Gimeson

Sep 14, 2022

Merle Gimeson, 92, of Grant, NE, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE surrounded by family. Merle was born August 15, 1930 at Orleans, NE, the sixth of eleven children to Otis and Anna (Smith) Gimeson. On July 11, 1954, Merle married Hazel Courtain at Oxford, NE. Their union was blessed with five children, Richard,...

Sharlene Rae Holscher

Sharlene Rae Holscher

Sep 10, 2022

Sharlene Rae Holscher passed away on September 10, 2022 from complications due to ALS. Sharlene was born December 3, 1964 in Grant Nebraska to Rex and Marilyn Holscher. She was the youngest of four daughters. Sharlene attended Perkins County High School graduating in May 1983. She then attended the University of Nebraska graduating with a degree in Accounting. After graduation,...

Jesse E. Michael

Jesse E. Michael

Aug 25, 2022

On August 25, 2022, Jesse Edgar Michael passed away in his sleep near Palm Springs, California. He was 89 years old. Jess is survived by his sister Ramona Schroeder, son David (Bonnie) Michael, daughter Michelle (Matt) Soderlund (nee Michael), four grandchildren; Christopher (Joanne) Michael, Jonathan Michael, Amanda (Brian) Baum (nee Soderlund), and Michael (Allison) Soderlund, and great-grandson Benjamin Michael. Jess...

Betty J. Larsen

Betty J. Larsen

Aug 19, 2022

BETTY JOAN LARSEN, 92, of Grant, passed away on August 19, 2022, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Betty was born March 26, 1930, at Madrid, Nebraska, to LeRoy and Clarice (McPheeters) Shuey. She graduated from Grant High School with the class of 1947. On August 7, 1949, Betty married Keith Larsen. The couple made their home on the family farm...

Gary E. Talich

Gary E. Talich

Aug 12, 2022

Gary E. Talich, 76, of Grant, passed away August 12, 2022, at his home. Gary was born in Sidney, NE, on June 25, 1946, to Lloyd and Geraldine (Cruise) Talich. He grew up on a farm north of Sidney and attended school at District #77 and Sidney Jr. High and High School, graduating in 1964. He was active in 4-H,...

Karon Bennett

Karon Bennett

Aug 11, 2022

KARON BENNETT, 82, a longtime Grant resident, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the Banner Health Sterling Regional Medical Center in Sterling, Colorado. She was born Karon Marie Bradley, on January 25, 1940, at Deweese, Nebraska. On April 25, 1968, Karon married Robert "Bob" Bennett. By Karon's own account, "I met Bob, the love of my life, in November...

Connie K. Styskal

Connie K. Styskal

Aug 8, 2022

On August 6, 2022 Dale G. Styskal, 77, passed away peacefully in his home after a short battle with lymphoma. Twenty-seven hours later, Connie K. Styskal, 76, his loving wife of more than 57 years passed away on August 8, 2022 after struggling with Parkinson's disease and cirrhosis for over a year. Dale was born on May 15,1945 in David...

Dale G. Styskal

Dale G. Styskal

Aug 6, 2022

On August 6, 2022 Dale G. Styskal, 77, passed away peacefully in his home after a short battle with lymphoma. Twenty-seven hours later, Connie K. Styskal, 76, his loving wife of more than 57 years passed away on August 8, 2022 after struggling with Parkinson's disease and cirrhosis for over a year. Dale was born on May 15,1945 in David...

Wanda Hajek

Wanda Hajek

Aug 4, 2022

Wanda Hajek, 87, of Grant, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Perkins County Hospital. Wanda was born March 11, 1935, to Leonard and Lois (Russell) Harms. She attended high school at Wallace and eventually obtained her master's degree in Psychology. On June 27, 1953, Wanda married Donald Eugene Hajek at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Their union was blessed with two...

Lavonna J. Krajewski

Lavonna J. Krajewski

Jul 20, 2022

LAVONNA J. KRAJEWSKI, 82, of Grant, NE, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 surrounded by her children in Lincoln. LaVonna was born June 5, 1940, at Elwood, Nebraska to Bud and Meredith (Moncrief) Whitman. In 1947, the family moved to Brandon, Nebraska. LaVonna attended grade school in a little schoolhouse at Brandon. She graduated from Perkins County High School with...

Sharron K. Vak

Sharron K. Vak

Jul 16, 2022

SHARRON K. VAK, 61 of Grant, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the Perkins County Community Hospital. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is assisting the Vak family.

Mildred Martin

Mildred Martin

Jul 8, 2022

Mildred M. Martin, 93, of Wallace, passed away July 8, 2022, at Azria Health in Sutherland. Mildred was born November 30, 1928, at Wallace, Nebraska, to James Aubrey and Lily Rebecca (Dalgarn) Brown. She graduated from Wallace High School with the class of 1946. On March 5, 1948, Mildred married Richard P. Martin at North Platte. The couple made their...

Dolores "Dorie" Lee

Dolores "Dorie" Lee

Jun 26, 2022

Dolores Patrice Lee, 86 of Elsie, devoted and adoring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed into eternal life on June 26, 2022. Dorie was born on January 7, 1936 at Ogallala, NE, the youngest of five children born to James and Kathryn (Duffy) Kildare. She attended school in Ogallala, NE, graduating in 1954. Throughout her high school years, she enjoyed...

Mary Jane Kier

Mary Jane Kier

Jun 24, 2022

Mary Jane Kier, 79, of Madrid, passed away June 24, 2022, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, Nebraska. Mary was born September 14, 1942, to Joseph and Francis (Wright) Yost. Because Mary's father was a mail carrier, the family moved frequently following his work. She attended school primarily in McCook, Nebraska. Mary lived and worked in various communities until she...

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