David L. Lykins – October 22, 1944 to December 29, 2019
David L. Lykins – October 22, 1944 to December 29, 2019 Memorial services were Friday, January 3, 2020, 11 a.m., at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Christopher Miller officiating. A private family burial will be at a later time. A full obituary can be viewed in the January 9, 2020 issue of…
Read MoreEula K. (Harrison) Ham – May 17, 1921 to January 4, 2020
Eula K. (Harrson) Ham – May 17, 1921 to January 4, 2020 A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at The Cedars Conference Center, McPherson, Kansas. A full obituary may be read in the January 8, 2020 issue of the Benkelman Post.
Read MoreHarry Blecha – March 6, 1922 to December 26, 2019
Harry Blecha – March 6, 1922 to December 26, 2019 Receiving of family and friends was held Monday, December 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at Schmidt-Jones Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held at the Haigler United Methodist Church in Haigler, Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Gary Fisher officiating. Interment…
Read MorePredator Contest Held
On Saturday, December 14, Trenton Fire Department hosted its 7th annual predator contest. We had a good turnout with 16 teams! Scoring predators- 10 coyotes, one bobcat, zero fox and one rabbit. 1st place $200- Kaden Sitman and Clayton Stevens 2nd place $150- Levi Lucero and Ashton Johnson 3rd place $50- David Wimer and Morgan…
Read MoreSanta Enjoys DCS Elementary Christmas Concert…JH and HS Concert is Thursday
Santa Claus was the special gusts at the annual DCS Elementary Concert last Thursday evening in Benkelman. He enjoyed a great show performed by Benkelman Elementary students under the direction of Music Teacher Erin Ronne. After the show Santa took time to visit with the children in attendance to get their Christmas wish lists. He…
Read MoreRide the Spirit Bus on Benkelman Holiday Light Tour
The public is invited to enjoy an evening of Christmas Spirit on Friday. The Benkelman Spirit Bus will drive through Benkelman and nearby rural areas to take people on a Christmas Light tour. If you would like to see the holiday lights, the bus will load on the north end of Chief Street near the…
Read MoreRosa Lucille Werkmeister – September 25, 1930 to November 19, 2019
Rosa Lucille Werkmeister – September 25, 1930 to November 19, 2019 Visitation was held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis; Sunday, November 24, 2019, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Graveside Funeral Services were held at Maywood Cemetery, November 25, 2019 at 11:00 am. A full obituary can be read in the November 27, 2019 issue of…
Read MoreRobert Glenn “Bob” Keating – January 12, 1933 to November 24, 2019
Robert Glenn “Bob” Keating – January 12, 1933 to November 24, 2019 Visitation was Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Herrmann Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, with family present from 5 to 7 p.m., to greet friends. In keeping with Bob’s wishes, the casket was closed. Funeral service was Friday, Nov.…
Read MoreClarence Harold (Pete) Lorenz – December 31, 1928 to November 18, 2019
Clarence Harold (Pete) Lorenz – December 31, 1928 to November 18, 2019 Memorial services were at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at 2 p.m., with Rev Clark Bates officiating. An inurnment will be planned for a future date by the family in the Herndon Cemetery. A full obituary can be…
Read MoreIla Mae (Blecha) League – April 23, 1931 to November 30, 2019
Ila Mae (Blecha) League – April 23, 1931 to November 30, 2019 Funeral services were 10:00 A.M. (CT), Thursday morning, December 5, 2019 at the Community United Methodist Church in Stratton, with Pastor Rod Heilbrun officiating. Interment followed services in Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton. No viewing; Ila’s wish was for a closed-casket service. A full…
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