Dean Albert Clark – December 14, 1922 to May 21, 2021
Dean Albert Clark – December 14, 1922 to May 21, 2021 A private burial was in the Haigler Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Haigler VFW or the United Methodist Church in Haigler. A full obituary can be read in the July 21, 2021 issue of the Benkelman Post.
Read MoreBrian Michael Stute – March 26, 1967 to July 11, 2021
Brian Michael Stute – March 26, 1967 to July 11, 2021 Funeral Services were held Tuesday morning, July 20th, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. (MT) at the United Methodist Church of Benkelman, with Pastor Laura Cherry and Reverend Tim Swenson officiating. A full obituary can be read in the July 21, 2021 issue of the Benkelman…
Read MoreAlbert (Al) Fredrick Zuege, Jr. – February 28, 1944 to July 6, 2021
Albert (Al) Fredrick Zuege, Jr. – February 28, 1944 to July 6, 2021 Funeral services for Albert Zuege were held on Tuesday, July 13 at 10:30 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial with Pastor David Kahle officiating. Burial took place at the Haigler Cemetery at 3:00 PM on July 13. A full obituary…
Read MoreGloria (Val) Valjean Lambert – February 2, 1941 to June 29, 2021
Gloria (Val) Valjean Lambert – February 2, 1941 to June 29, 2021 A funeral service was held 11:00 am, Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Apfel Funeral Home with Pastor Howard Goldsmith officiating. A full obituary can be read in the July 7, 2021 Benkelman Post.
Read MoreDonald L. Smith – February 25, 1949 to July 7, 2020
Donald L. Smith – February 25, 1949 to July 7, 2020 A Celebration Life service is Saturday, July 17, 2021, 1-5 p.m., CDT, at the Community Building at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds, 1412 W. Fifth in McCook. A full obituary can be read in the July 1, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreSandra Marie Van Dinter – October 25, 1972 to June 26, 2021
Sandra Marie Van Dinter – October 25, 1972 to June 26, 2021 Funeral Services were held at 1:30 P.M. (CT), Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Cremation followed services and a memorial service will take place the final week of July at St. Michael Catholic Church…
Read MoreBonnie Catherine Marquette – October 18, 1935 to June 12, 2021
Bonnie Catherine Marquette – October 18, 1935 to June 12, 2021 No service information available. Read the full obituary in the June 17, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreSemi Load of Piglets Rescued after Accident
The only casualties in a semi-truck trailer and car accident near Benkelman late Tuesday afternoon, were some baby pigs. But, a large rescue effort with the help of Dundy County Stratton High School students, emergency responders, some local ag producers with livestock trailers, and staff from the Twin Forks Vet clinic,…
Read MoreBig Changes for the Food Pantry
The Dundy County Commissioners met last week for a walk through of the new County building on the corner of Chief Street. County employees along with Dale Shilke from Engineering International as well as representatives from the Ministerial Alliance and food pantry enjoyed a nice tour. The building will serve several purposes for the county.…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Cases and Vaccinations Increasing in Southwest Nebraska
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) and their partners are seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases and in the number of people wanting to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccination rates across the health district have reached 40%. This number includes fully vaccinated as well as partially vaccinated individuals. A partially vaccinated person is someone who…
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