All Obituaries

Walton “Eagle” Eugene Jernigan, 94 years of age, of Beatrice, formerly of McCook passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Burlingame, Kansas to Clyde and Ella Jernigan. Eagle served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from September 22, 1951 to September 21, 1954. He enjoyed classic cars, welding, working for the Decatur County, Kansas Department of Roads, attending pow wows and...

Norbert “Louie” Sohl, 91 years of age, of Beatrice went to heaven on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on Saturday, March 12, 1932 near Bremen, Kansas to Louis and Dora (Rengstorf) Sohl. Louie was baptized on March 20, 1932 and confirmed on May 14, 1946 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Bremen, Kansas. He married Lois Duensing on November 22, 1953 at Immanuel Bremen Church. Louie was drafted by the Marshall County, Kansas draft board in...

Jeanette L. (Fangmeier) Bangert, 74 years of age, of Diller left her earthly body in her home surrounded by family the night of May 21, 2023. She was born on March 20, 1949 to Arthur and Lois (Higel) Fangmeier. Jeanette is survived by her husband Gilbert; 3 loving children, Alicia Bangert of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jackie Wallman and her husband Greg of Overland Park, Kansas, Michelle Bangert and her husband Ed of Montrose, Colorado; her mother, Lois Fangmeier; her brother, David...

Robert “Bob” William Kildow, 95, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born November 4, 1927, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Ross and Berdiena (Fischer) Kildow. He attended school in De Witt, Nebraska where he graduated in 1945. Bob served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Comstock in Japan, China, Hawaii & Guam from October of 1945 to November of 1948. He was united in marriage to Marjorie Johns in 1949 and the couple moved to Wyoming where Bob...

Beverly J. (Glathar) Vitosh, 89 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at home on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was born on August 30, 1933 in Diller to William and Opal (Hill) Glathar. Bev graduated from Fairbury High School in 1950. She married Walter Vitosh on February 4, 1952 in Beatrice. Bev and Walt lived on a farm north of Odell where Bev stayed busy helping with farm operations, milking cows and raising children. They owned Walt and Bev’s Liquor Store in Wymore for 5 years and...

Ramona Leah Harris Broussard, 64 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center. She was born on February 10, 1959 in El Reno, Oklahoma. No services at this time. Harman-Wright Mortuary & Crematory in Beatrice in charge of arrangements.

Rhonda Jo Martinez, 59 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. She was born on September 4, 1963 in Beatrice to Manuel and Jean (Hanke) Martinez. Rhonda attended Beatrice High School. She was currently working in housekeeping at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Beatrice. Rhonda enjoyed reading, puzzle books, writing letters and especially time with grandchildren. Rhonda is survived by her children, Charles Lintz Jr and wife Jene of...

Cheryl “Sherry” K. (Suitor) Becker, 74 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at home Sunday, May 14, 2023. She was born on August 1, 1948 in West Des Moines, Iowa to Henry and Lola (Osborne) Suitor. Sherry married Ervin Becker on November 1, 1968 in West Des Moines, Iowa. She was a homemaker all of her life and enjoyed sewing, gardening, canning and especially time with her family. Sherry is survived by her husband, Ervin; sons, Raymond Becker of Hutchinson, Kansas, Shane Becker...

Betty Irene (Everhart) McGinty, 80 years of age, of Lincoln, formerly of Beatrice passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Gateway Vista in Lincoln. She was born on September 17, 1942 in Fairbury to Merle and Ruby (Townsend) Everhart. Betty married Darol McGinty on March 15, 1958 in Fairbury. She retired from cooking where she worked many places with the last being at the VFW in Beatrice. Betty also worked many years at Endicott Clay. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed word...

James “Pops” J. Corkery Sr., 73 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on July 17, 1949 to John and Faye Corkery. Pops served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from July 28, 1967 to November 12, 1969. After his service in the military, he worked various jobs. Pops enjoyed singing, swimming, BBQ, traveling and especially spending time with his family. Pops is survived by his son,...