April 26, 2024
Jean Wood Sheldon, 98, was born Feb. 1, 1922, to Joe and Audra Wood near Iconium. She passed away April 11, 2020, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton from complications arising after hip surgery. Jean was the oldest of Joe and Audra’s three children, with Elaine (Jane) and Jack coming soon after Jean. Jean
Madlynne Ruth Carothers, 68, of El Dorado Springs, died March 26, 2020. Final disposition was cremation under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missouri Forget Me Not, Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, 1025 Heritage Dr, Linn Creek, MO, 65052, as they have given her horse “Partner”
William Riley “Bill” Nowlan 92, Sterling, passed away April 4, 2020 at the Sterling Village. He was born Dec. 14, 1927 in Crawford, NE, the son of Carl and Hazel Whiteis Nowlan. Bill has resided in Sterling since 2014, formerly of Chadron, NE, and El Dorado Springs. He graduated from Chadron High School in 1945.
Ruthie (Dink) Dee Logston, 53, born Ruthie Dee Kraft, passed away on April 5, 2020, at her parent’s home. Ruthie was born on March 4, 1967, at Stormmontbell Hospital in Topeka, KS, to Patsy and David Kraft. She grew up in Wichita, KS, with her two sisters, her mother, and step-father, Bob Greenstreet. She attended
Kenneth Cooper, 73, of rural Stockton/El Dorado Springs, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020. Kenneth was born June 1, 1946 in Yuba City, CA. He married Kathryn Kay Lowrey on July 12,1968 at Filly Christian Church. They were married for 52 years, and together have four children. Kenneth served in the Army during the
Mildred Josephine Moore, 92, of El Dorado Springs, passed away at Cedar County Memorial Hospital on April 6, 2020. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.
Thomas Knight Dade, 74, El Dorado Springs, passed away April 2, 2020. Final disposition was cremation under the under direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: www.blandhackleman.com.
Norma Lorraine (Davis) Taylor, 89, passed away on March 26, 2020, at Barone Alzheimer’s Care Center in Nevada after a fighting a hard battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born to Anna Mae (Tillie) and Oren Davis on Jan. 2, 1931, in Tiffin. Norma graduated from El Dorado Springs High School in 1938. She was a
Darrel Kent Purtle, 69, Nevada, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Nevada Regional Medical Center. Darrel was born February 15, 1951 in Cedar Springs to Frank and Helen Purtle. Darrel leaves behind the love of his life, soul mate and best friend, Carleen (Fisher) Purtle of the home, whom he married on
Charlotte Marie (Rodgers) Messick, 74, El Dorado Springs, passed away March 16, 2020. She was born in Oil City, PA, the daughter of Vern O’Neil and Marie Alva (Rodenbaugh) Rodgers. Survivors include four children: Thelma (Marcus) Breshears, Sherry Hudson, John Dennem, and Richard Tigner; one sister, Agratha Daniels; one brother, Danny Rodgers; nine grandchildren; and
