All Obituaries

Amy L. (Lieder) McKillip, 43 years of age, and Braylee Jessmae McKillip, 13 years of age, both of Beatrice passed away unexpectedly. Amy was born on October 22, 1980 in Greeley, Colorado to Loren and Cindy (Shoop) Lieder. Amy graduated from Rushville High School in 1999 and moved to Hay Springs to work as a CNA at Pioneer Manor for almost 6 years. In August of 2005, she moved to Beatrice and began working as a Medication Aide at the Good Samaritan Society until 2021. Amy was currently...

Henry “Hank” Alfred Johnson, 93 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on September 22, 1930 in Gale, Illinois to Elmer and Clara (Prater) Johnson. Hank married Joyce Hicks on July 8, 1950 in Anna, Illinois. In the early part of their marriage, they lived in the McClure, Illinois area and moved to Nebraska in 1960, Hank was a truck driver for several businesses in Beatrice. He enjoyed talking to everyone...

Cheryl (Everson) Cullison, 89, of Beatrice, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Whispering Winds Cottage in Beatrice. She was born May 20, 1934 in Lincoln to Phillip M. Everson and Maxine Elizabeth (McCoy) Everson. Cheryl graduated from Wymore High School, class of 1952. Cheryl also received her business degree from Upper Iowa University in 1981. She retired from Northern Gas Products in 1987 after 17 years of service. Cheryl and her high school sweetheart Robert Cullison were secretly...

David Lee Schuerman, 61 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home after a long battle with COPD. David and his twin sister, Diane, were born on July 27, 1962, in Omaha. The two were placed in the Nebraska Children's Home at around five years of age. Both were adopted by their parents, Charles and Mary (Franks) Schuerman in June of 1970. David graduated from Wilber-Clatonia High School in 1981. He was a loyal production line worker at American Tool until...

Arlene (Allen) Huenink, 83 years of age, of Lincoln passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Monarch in Lincoln. She was born on June 4th, 1940 at a farm near Crab Orchard. At the age of 10, she moved to the farm 5 miles west of Tecumseh where she grew up. Arlene went to Vesta Grade School and then graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1958. The same year she met her future husband, Richard Huenink at a dance where they enjoyed Conway Twitty’s “I’d love to lay you...

Michael Joe Hutchinson, affectionately known as “Mike” or “Hutch”, 74 years of age, of Filley passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. He was born in Beatrice on February 26, 1950 to Boyd and Aileen (Snyder) Hutchinson. Mike graduated from Filley High School where he belonged to FFA. He leased his first farm at the age of 15. Mike was a lifelong farmer and mentor to local farmers and friends. He had a sweet tooth for desserts and chocolates and enjoyed his yard, farming,...

Gary “Bugsy” J. Rolenc, 79 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on February 23, 1945 in Fremont to Joseph and Anna (Voboril) Rolenc. Bugsy served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from September 16, 1965 to September 5, 1969. He owned and operated A.R.E. Pest Control in Beatrice. Bugsy enjoyed restoring tractors and breakfast at the Sale Barn with his friends. In his younger...

Melvin D. Bodtke, 88 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Gilead to Walter and Lydia (Gerberding) Bodtke. Melvin graduated from Reynolds High School in 1953. He married Shirley Asche on October 28, 1956. Melvin served his country in the Nebraska Army National Guard. He worked for Thayer County, H. Ell’s Implement, moved to Beatrice in 1960 and worked for Sprague’s which later became...

Joyce Morrow, 72, Beatrice, died February 28, 2024 at Gold Crest in Adams. She was born April 4, 1951 in Gage County. Joyce married DeWayne Morrow on April 13, 1968. She was a lifelong resident of Beatrice. Joyce enjoyed spending time with her family, painting and crafting, bowling, and watching Husker baseball and football. Survivors include her sons, Scott (Steph) of Westminster, CO and Craig (Sarah) of Jefferson City, MO; two grandsons, Luke and Cole; sisters Linda Silverstrand of...

Esther Dell joined her husband, Ray at the north 40 on February 24th, 2024. She was born April 06, 1928, one of 8 children. She was a devoted "farm" wife and mother and committed many hours to volunteer work in the community, including the Red Cross Blood Bank, the Beatrice Hospital, political groups, and the Holmesville Church of the Brethren. Esther and Ray loved to square dance and polka. They spent 35+ winters in Tucson and Yuma, AZ and had many wonderful times and...