As previously reported, Carol D. Starkjohann, long time resident of Valentine, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 19, 2021. With warmer weather and vaccine advancements, there will be a graveside memorial service for Carol on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. CT at the Stromsburg Cemetery in Stromsburg, located at Route M and 9th Street. Following the memorial, a reception in celebration of her impressive 100 ½ years will be held at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT. We have been blessed to receive many touching remembrances and personal notes, which may continue to be sent to Ann Nixon at 1301 West 50th Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112.