Michael Leroy Christner, born on December 18, 1960, in McCook, was the cherished son of Richard and Dolores (Matson) Christner. He spent his entire life in Hayes Center, where he graduated from Hayes Center High School as a proud member of the class of 1979.  On December 10, 1988, Michael married Vickie Spray in Trenton.…

 Joan Kay Calvin passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on January 18, 2026, she was 83 years old. Joan was born on February 11, 1942, to Harold and Faye (Loomis) Shepherd. She grew up on a farm near Spring Creek and attended a one room country school. She graduated from McCook High School. On October 11, 1959, Joan…

 The family of our beloved  Mother, LaNeta Elaine (Weiss) Anderson  announce her death. She passed away on January 2, 2026 following  surgery for a broken hip  She was 104 years old  having been born  to Frank and Ruby  Weiss  November 1, 1921 at Rolwitz, Dundy  County .  LaNeta’s  formative years  were spent at  Rock Creek Fish Hatchery where Frank was  superintendent  for Decades, attending school in Parks. She attended…

 Stanley Kent Stroup was born in Benkelman on April 4, 1961 to Boyd and Betty Stroup. Stan was the youngest of three, following oldest sister, Rhonda, and brother, Steve. He was spoiled rotten from the beginning.  He attended country school at District 66, then later finished elementary school in Benkelman and finally graduated from Benkelman High School in 1979. His orneriness started young. Many times, he told the…