Obituaries

Warthen T. Israel, Age 88

With great sorrow and bittersweet joy, we said goodbye to The Reverend Doctor Warthen Talmadge Israel on October 5th, 2020. “Bud” was called home to be with his beloved wife Anna Belle by the Lord whom he had served so long and faithfully. He loved God’s Creation unconditionally (Agape Love) and influenced many lives over the course of his life and ministry with his message of hope and promise. He coined the word “possibilitarian”, a person who always looked at the possibilities in life.

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Debra Huber Smith, Age 65

Debra Huber Smith, born January 12th, 1955 to Phyllis and Peter Huber of Cozad, NE.

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James B. Frazier, Age 94

James B. “Jim” Frazier, 94, of Cozad, NE, joined his Heavenly Father on Sunday, October 18th, 2020. His family, inspired by the manner i which he lived a joyful and grace-filled life, is in debted to the loving staff and environment of Country House Memory Care in Lincoln, NE.

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Memorials Suggested: Gerald Kuklis, Age 69

Gerald “Jerry” Kuklis of Cozad passed away Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 at Cozad Community Hospital.

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Cozad Resident: Lydia Sisneros, Age 90

Lydia Sisneros passed away October 12th, 2020 at her home in Cozad at the age of 90.

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Cozad Resident: Ronald D. Morehead, Age 73

Ronald D. Morehead of Cozad passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska at the age of 73.

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Gothenburg Resident: Floyd L. Holt, Age 78

Floyd Layton Holt, 78, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 13th, 2020 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.

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Maxine M. Klein, Age 97

Maxine M. Klein of Cozad passed away Monday, September 28th, 2020 at Summer Place Nursing Home in Lincoln at the age of 97.

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Mary La Dean Palmer, Age 87

May La Dean Palmer (Knutson-Anderson) has completed her work here on Earth and has planned her last event as well. May passed away on September 13th, 2020 at the Denver Hospice. She left this world in peace with family members by her side as she made her way with the same strength and grace she exhibited throughout her entire life.