M. Elaine Stagemeyer Lueders, age 83, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, formerly of Holbrook, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born February 15, 1938 in Cambridge, Nebraska to Guy E. and Lela E. (Remington) Fetters. She was baptized at the Baptist Church in Cambridge. She grew up south of Holbrook, Nebraska and attended country school close to home. She would then attend Holbrook High School and graduate with the class of 1955. She married Joseph W. Stagemeyer on June 20, 1957 at the First Baptist Church in Holbrook. She worked as a cook at the school and as a clerk in the village office, both in Holbrook. She also worked at the C.A. Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe in the laundry department and then helped at the HoJo’s Restaurant in Holbrook. Her husband Joe passed away on August 16, 2007. She then married Glen Lueders and they later separated.

Jeneel Kay Evans, age 72, of Elwood, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Lexington Regional Hospital in Lexington, Nebraska. She was born on May 15, 1949 at Holdrege, Nebraska to Bernard and Ruth (Swanson) Schmidt.

A Celebration of Life Service for Azalea G. Harbour was held on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. at the Bauer-Torrey and Mach Funeral Home in Alma, Nebraska with Pastor Nathan Goshert officiating. The family request you wear Azalea’s favorite colors blue and purple for her service.

William R. “Bill” Klein, 62 passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Avamere in Lexington, NE with his children by his side. The family will be honoring Bill’s wishes for private family services to be held at a later date.

Betty M. Prasch, 99 of Elwood formerly of Lexington passed away Friday September 3, 2021 in Elwood.

A Funeral Service for DeLoris M. Miller will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Adullam Lutheran Church in rural Bertrand, Nebraska with John M. Strackbein, PMA, officiating. Interment will follow at the Adullam Cemetery.

Roayne Alyce Hagan, 77, of Flower Mound, Texas passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 3, 2021 after battling several health issues. Roayne was born on August 7, 1943 to Shorty and Jean Sunquist in Holdrege, NE.

Norma Jean Wymore age 87 of Cambridge, NE passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital of Kearney, NE on August 26, 2021. She was born in Atwood, KS, to John and Vera (Rummel) Dirks. Norma attended and graduated from Atwood High School in 1951. She continued her education at the University of Nebraska receiving her Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1966, juggling 2 kids and married life. Later she received her Masters Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska. Norma was a member of the Phi Delta Kappa International and a life member of the Nebraska Alumni Association. Norma taught in elementary education K – 6 in Lincoln, NE and later was also a media specialist at Indianola. In 1952 Norma married Virgil Versch and to this union 2 children were born: Janet and James. Norma later married Harvey E. Minnick on August 26, 1982 and moved to Cambridge. He preceded her in death June 1, 1999. Later she wed Marvin Wymore on October 20, 2000, and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2012. Norma was active in the BPOE McCook Does Drove #3, where she was the current President. Norma was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Cambridge for many years. She was also involved in the American Legion Auxiliary, Auxiliary of Retired Officers Association, Poppy Day committee, Committee Chairman of Life Magazine. She was active with the Tri-Valley Health System as a volunteer at the front desk, gift shop and the Thrift Store. Norma loved to travel and with Harvey they went to the Panama Canal, Hawaii, Alaska and other states. Norma had an extensive collection of both angel statues and teddy bears that filled downstairs bedrooms. She loved to paint ceramics and many of her finished work are displayed in seasonal displays of her family. Norma was the always ring leader, calling friends to go out for meals and to play dominos or games, she loved to go to coffee downtown and catchup on the town news.

A Funeral Service for John M Hemelstrand will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Dave Thorell officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Cemetery at Bertrand, Nebraska.

Cynthia Georgette Peklo, 67, of Omaha, NE, formerly of Gothenburg passed away on August 26, 2021 at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, NE. She was born June 10, 1954 in McCook, NE, to George and Alice (Vogt) Hays.