Darrell Lee Wilhelm, Sr. age 73 of McCook passed away at the Community Hospital of McCook on November 9, 2021. He was born In McCook, NE on November 8, 1948, to Donald and Beth (Relph) Wilhelm. He attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966. Lee then completed a year of College at McCook Community College studying business. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard and served for 6 years.

Michael William Shields, age 65, of McCook, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike was born on December 9, 1955 to Howard William and Ruth B. (Bamesberger) Shields in McCook, Nebraska. He attended school in McCook and graduated with the McCook High School class of 1974. Mike started his career with the Burlington Northern Railroad in 1975. He would work for the BN and later BNSF for 34 years. Mike started working as a train order operator then became a trainman on August 17, 1976. He was a brakeman then became a conductor, which was his position until retiring. On November 5, 1983, Michael was united in marriage to Debra Sue Farr at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. Mike was active in the Peace Lutheran Church Family. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran in McCook and he also served in numerous church positions through his lifetime membership. At the time of his passing, he was a member of the financial committee. Mike was happiest when being active. He had a quick wit and very good sense of humor. He loved football especially the Huskers and loved watching it with family and friends. Mike enjoyed woodworking. He was currently restoring his grandfather’s pickup. He enjoyed snow skiing, water skiing, playing basketball and softball. Later in life, he turned his attention to golf as it was easier on his body. Mike loved to hunt and spend time outdoors with Deb and his dogs. Mike and Deb never had any children of their own, but they were blessed with 23 nieces and nephews and 38 great-nieces and great-nephews; Mike loved each and every one of them as if they were his own.

Ronald David Miller, age 65, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away at home on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born on January 25, 1956 in St.

John Marle McLane, 83 of Kearney passed away Monday, November 8 at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 15, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney with Rev. Dr. Michelle Holley Carlson and Rev. Dr. Rick Carlson officiating. The service was also live streamed through the church website at https://firstlutherankearney.org/ watch-live/.

10 years ago Republican Plains Activity Conference All-Conference Volleyball 2011-2012 East Division – First Team are Alllie McConville, Southwest, Madison Mousel Southwest, and Kenzie May Southwest. The Southwest School Board accepted the The Southwest School Board accepted the enrollment option application for the children of Shane Smith to transfer from McCook district to Southwest, one at the beginning of the semester and the other at the beginning of the next school year, as requested.

10 years ago Diamond Clover pins wee awarded to Cauy Bennett and Bruce Teter at the 4-H Banquet in Elwod. Elwood School Board approved the option enrollment of an eighth grade student from Eustis-Farnam.

10 years ago Chief Master Sergeant Chuck Gufford, U.S. Air Force and American Legion member of Cambridge presented Matthew Asbury a Certificate of Appreciation for the Veteran’s Day program the students did.

10 years ago Pictured was Norma Wickham busy Friday afternoon stocking shelves at the Arapahoe Area Food Pantry prior to arrival of items gathered by the AHS boys’ basketball team. Gracie Schroeder, granddaughter of Roger and Jeanne Schroeder of Holbrook, battles Type 1 Diabetes everyday.

25 Years Ago November 14, 1996 The 1996 milo and corn harvest is drawing to a close and may have been one of the better harvests in our area for several years. Most elevators in the area have had to find room for all the extra grain they›ve taken in.

100 Years Ago November 17, 1921 Every war since 1860 was represented in the Armistice celebration parade put on in Oxford. The electric lights have been extended to the home farthest north and Kenneshaw’s now have lights.