Obituaries

Dorothy Mae Jackson Gross, 91, was born on February 21, 1932 in Ainsworth, and was the third of five children to Andrew and Ruby ( Taylor) Jackson. She graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1949. On October 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to Charles Jons Gross of Johnstown. To this union five children were born. Charles and Dorothy lived on his family ranch five miles west of Johnstown where they raised their family. In the summers she fed their contract hay crew three times a day, also working part time as a clerk in the Johnstown Post Office. In May of 1977, they moved from the ranch to a home in Wood Lake, with their youngest son.

Berneta L. Casteel, 86, of Ord formerly of Valentine passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Arbor Care Center in Ord. Berneta will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Cottonwood Cemetery at Burwell, following a private family service. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Leo Fred Chubb was born on January 4, 1929, in rural Sioux County, Nebraska on the family farm. His parents were Henry Fred and Mary Ellen (Saxton) Chubb. Leo passed away on March 20, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance.

Irma J. Smith-Copeland, 85, of Salina, KS, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Salina Regional Health Center.

Michelle Marjorie Garber (Westover) of Glenwood, IA, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Michelle was born January 31, 1971, in Gordon, to Rhett and Sherri (Fancher) Westover.

Ray Jerome Shelbourn was born the youngest son of Ray Edward and Lelah Elizabeth (Polen) Shelbourn on April 27, 1937 in Valentine. He passed away March 8, 2023 at the age of 85 at Linden Court in North Platte.

Nicholas Anthony Grubham, beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and friend, was born on October 9, 1980. Nick left this earth to be with our Lord while surrounded by family on March 1, 2023 at the age of 42. Nick is survived by parents Mike and Mary McCrary of Valentine, siblings Luke (Misty) Grubham of Valentine, Mark (Darby) Grubham of Elkhorn, Anna (Mike) O’Kief of Valentine, Jake (Kelcie) McCrary of Kansas City, MO, grandmother, Ruth Ferris of Valentine, girlfriend, Bethanie Wolverton of Kansas City, MO, along with his nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lou Ann Heermann, 80 of Grand Island died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Heritage at Sagewood. Celebration of Life Service was Saturday, March 4 at the Christ Lutheran Church. Reverend Tom Schneider will officiate. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in the Lutheran Cemetery in Naper.

Memorial Services for Jerry Saueressig, age 75, of Butte were held Monday, February 27, 2023 at Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Butte. Jerry passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home in Butte. Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill.

Dolores Wright age 92 of Mullen passed away February 13, 2023, at the Linden Court in North Platte. Memorial services were held Friday, February 17, 2023, at the St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Mullen with Pastor Karen Juzenas officiating. Inurnment in the Cedarview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cedarview Cemetery or St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.