Gara Lee Cody Sprague passed away June 28, 2022 at the Cheyenne County Village, St. Francis, KS, at the age of 89.

Robert F. Fisher of New Milford, CT passed away peacefully on July 21st at the age of 90. He was born in Edison, Nebraska in 1932 in a farmhouse that had neither electricity nor running water. He was the second youngest of 5 siblings. After graduating from Arapahoe High School, he worked on several farms and on traveling combines harvesting wheat in Texas. Tiring of that, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served as a signalman during the Korean War. While stationed in Long Beach, California he would meet the love of his life, Dorothy (who was also in the Navy). They married in 1955 and moved to Long Island, New York where they lived until moving to New Milford in 1960 where they raised 6 children and spent the rest of their lives. Dad worked for Century Brass until it closed in 1985 then started his very successful lawn and landscape business from which he ultimately retired. During retirement, he and Dorothy enjoyed traveling and visiting their children and grandchildren. Robert very much enjoyed playing cards with his friends and a yearly visit to Saratoga to play the ponies (at which he was very good). He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church in New Milford and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Lavonna J. Krajewski, 82, of Grant, NE, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 surrounded by her children in Lincoln.

A memorial service for Mary E. Youngquist will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Orleans, Nebraska with Pastor Dave Irwin officiating. A private inurnment will be held prior to the service at the Stamford Cemetery in Stamford, Nebraska.

Twyla Maxine Golter born August 26, 1933, in Holbrook, Nebraska, passed July 2, 2022, in Flagstaff, AZ. She was born to Fred and Laura Huxoll. She was one of 6 daughters and 6 sons born to Fred and Laura.

Donald (Don) L. Leising, 91, of Lincoln passed away peacefully surrounded by family July 7, 2022.

Richard Lyle Conner, 84, passed away July 14, 2022 in St. John, KS. He was born February 11, 1938 to Harold Wilbur and Goldie Pearl Conner (Dillan) in Wilsonville, NE. Richard enjoyed tinkering with his projects, going to the senior center to play cards (preferably Pitch), going fishing and helping other farmers out during harvest season. He also owned his own mechanic shop and liked to put a 350 chevy engine in any type of vehicle. Richard is survived by his sons, Randal West of St. John, KS and Gary Conner (Starla) of Phillipsburg, KS; daughters, Doris Cooper (Starling) of Avon, IN, Mary Bohl (significant other, Robert) of Drexel, MO, Tina Hursman (Derrick) of Concordia, MO; brother-in-law, Bill Hofferber; sister, Lois Vandusen (Dennis) of Kearney, NE; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

Melvin Carl Uphoff, age 85, passed away at home in Elwood, Nebraska, on Sunday, July 10, 2022. Known for his funny stories and rain amount posts on Facebook, his kindness and generosity, and his love for family, friends, and animals Mel will be missed by all who knew him.

Stephen “Steve” Clark age 72 of McCook, passed away at his home on July 17, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born in McCook on February 11, 1950, to William “Bill” G. and Glora P. (Scott). Steve attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1968. He then attended Kearney State College for a brief time. Steve married Renalle Schafer on July 28, 1973. To this union 2 daughters were born, Heather “Clark” Myers and Tiffany “Clark” Sund. On June 23, 2005, Steve married the love of his life Sharon Horner the couple made their home in McCook.

Delbert Allan Blake, age 83, a longtime resident of McCook, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 7, 2022 in Wauneta, Nebraska. Delbert was born November 7, 1938 to Claude and Marjorie (Callan) Blake in Ogallala, Nebraska. He was raised in the Bartley area and attended school with the class of 1956.