Obituaries

Ternie Carroll (Caulfield) Wright age 75 of Broken Bow, NE passed away at Bergan Mercy Hospital of Omaha on November 9, 2023. Ternie Wright was born April 21, 1948, to James and Betty Caulfield in Valentine, NE.

Marilyn K. Holmberg was born on May 15, 1951, in Jacksonville, FL, the daughter of Dr. Harry E. and Margaret (Leary) Holmberg. Marilyn passed away peacefully in Ainsworth, NE, on October 28, 2023, at the age of 72. Marilyn’s father was the Chairman of the Division of Fine Arts at Chadron State College for many years. From an early age, Marilyn also shared her father’s love of music. So much so, it was no surprise to see her graduating from Chadron State College with a degree to teach music. And teach she did. Marilyn was a band director of several Nebraska-area schools where she touched the lives of more students than could ever be counted. As one former student stated, “She was more than a teacher, she believed in us! She met all students ‘where they were’ and helped us pursue musical excellence. She will be missed”.

Word has been received of the death of Michael J. Soudant, age 79 of Long Pine, NE. Michael Soudant passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home in Long Pine. Per his wishes, no services will be held and his ashes are to be scattered in Colorado.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Leslie S. Bomar, age 71 of Ainsworth, NE.

Sharon LouAnn (Burkinshaw) Carr was born November 6, 1935, in Burke, SD to Ivan and AnnaBell (Sherwood) Burkinshaw. She passed away on October 29, 2023 at the age of 87. LouAnn was brought home from Burke to join siblings Delores, Evonne, and Gerald at home. Eight years later, the family was completed with youngest brother, Harold. Much of LouAnn’s early life was spent in the eastern end of Keya Paha County. Specifically, the Burkinshaws resided in Brocksburg, and LouAnn attended county grade schools growing up. Traveling to and from school on the back of a skittish horse was a daily adventure. As a result, LouAnn did not develop a love for horses from this experience.

Jeanie Marie Carlson was born on January 22, 1958 to Raymond L. and Margaret E. “Peg” (Jamison) Carlson, the youngest of four children. Jeanie passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023, at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, NE.

Joseph Dale “J. D.” or “Dale” Harris was born August 8, 1955 to Iva (Miller) Harris and Harold “Jack” Harris in Burwell, NE. He passed away October 24, 2023 at home in Staplehurst, NE after a seven-year battle with cancer. Dale grew up on a farm west of Taylor, NE and graduated from Loup County High School in 1973. After high school, Dale worked ranch-related jobs and at the Sargent Alfalfa Dehy plant.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date for Kathy (Lutz) Johnson, age 67 of Meza, AZ. Kathy passed away on October 13, 2023 at Chandler Hospital in Meza.

Word has been received of the death of Marilyn K. Holmberg, age 72 of Ainsworth, NE. Marilyn Holmberg passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. She was a longtime instrumental music instructor at Ainsworth Community Schools retiring in 2008.

Stanley Jerome Tuton was born September 30, 1938, in Mills, NE at his home to Dewitt and Bernice (Schoettger) Tuton. He passed away Monday, October 16, 2023, at the age of 85, after a battle with bile duct cancer. His mom told him he, “Weighed in at over ten pounds and held his head up the first day he was born!” He was self-admittedly an ornery kid, making all kinds of mischief along with brother, Gary and cousin, Larry.