Late Night Fire Results in Evacuation Order for Benkelman
Benkelman residents didn’t get much sleep Thursday night after a wind driven wildfire reached city limits in the middle of the night. The fire resulted in Emergency Management issuing an evacuation order for the city shortly after 3AM. The Haigler American Legion was made available for people to stay in if needed. …
Read MoreGaylord John “Jake” Matson – March 30, 1938 to December 24, 2020
Gaylord John “Jake” Matson – March 30, 1938 to December 24, 2020 Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg with Pastor Jeri Soens of the Haxtun Methodist Church officiating. A full obituary can be read in the January 14, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County…
Read MoreDuane Ralph Clough – July 16, 1930 to January 3, 2021
Duane Ralph Clough – July 16, 1930 to January 3, 2021 A Memorial Service in honor of Duane will be held at a later date. A full obituary can be read in the January 14, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreJeanette Marie Burkhalter – February 21, 1959 to January 8, 2021
Jeanette Marie Burkhalter – February 21, 1959 to January 8, 2021 Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Friday morning, January 15, 2021, 10:30 a.m. (MT) at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benkelman with Father Matt Eickhoff as celebrant. Interment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman. A Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, January…
Read MoreCynthia “Cindy” Sue Fries – August 2, 1954 to January 5, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Sue Fries – August 2, 1954 to January 5, 2021 Funeral Services were held Monday morning, January 11, 2021, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman with Pastor James Gleason officiating. Interment followed at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman. Visitation was held Sunday, January 10th, 2021, 2:00 P.M. -6:00 P.M.…
Read MoreRodney Wayne Bowman – September 13, 1938 to December 31, 2020
Rodney Wayne Bowman – September 13, 1938 to December 31, 2020 Cremation was chosen and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. A full obituary can be read in the January 7, 2021 and January 14, 2021 issue of the Hitchcock County News.
Read MoreJohn E. Fox – April 16, 1953 to December 30, 2020
John E. Fox – April 16, 1953 to December 30, 2020 Visitation was held Monday, January 4, 2021 at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in Mc- Cook from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM with family greeting friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Culbertson with Pastor Alisa…
Read MoreTyler Carl Schneider – February 17, 1977 to December 21, 2020
Tyler Carl Schneider – February 17, 1977 to December 21, 2020 Funeral Services were held Monday morning, December 28, 2020, 11:00 A.M (MT) at the Benkelman Memorial Chapel, Benkelman, with Pastor Michael Clements officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery at a later date. A full obituary can be read in the January 6,…
Read MoreBeulah Alberta Oster – March 12, 1917 to December 27, 2020
Beulah Alberta Oster – March 12, 1917 to December 27, 2020 No service information was presented. A full obituary can be read in the January 6, 2021 issue of the Benkelman Post.
Read MoreRussell Wayne Marks – December 14, 1930 to December 21, 2020
Russell Wayne Marks – December 14, 1930 to December 21, 2020 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. (CT), Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Herrmann- Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook with Dave Davidson officiating. Interment will follow in the Grove Cemetery south of Culbertson with full Military Honors. Visitation will be help prior to…
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