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William McCollam

Male 1871 - 1933  (61 years)

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  1. 1.  William McCollamWilliam McCollam was born on 17 Jan 1871 in Des Moines County, Iowa; died in 1933 in Gosper County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, East Muddy, Gosper County, Nebraska
    • Census: 1920, East Muddy, Gosper County, Nebraska
    • Census: 1930, East Muddy, Gosper County, Nebraska

    Notes:

    Wm. McCollam
    William McCollam was born January 17th, 1871, at Mediapolis, Iowa. He came to Nebraska with his parents in 1897, and was married to Eliza Hill of Arapahoe, Nebraska, on April 4, 1906. He passed away at the home in Gosper county, Nebraska, January 11, 1933, being nearly 62 years of age.
    To this union were born ten children, five boys and five girls, as follows: Donald of Wauneta, Neb., Mrs. Mabel Randolph of Arapahoe, Clifford, Orville, Fern, Fay, Owen, Wayne, Elizabeth and Velma, at home. Besides his wife and children, he leaves one brother, John of Gosper county; fours sisters, Mrs. Sarah Watson of Littleton, Colorado, Mrs. Maggie weaver, Goshen, Indiana, Mrs. Cassie Hawkins, Trenton, Nebraska; and Mrs. Elvira Price of Paoli, Kansas; and one grandchild, Donald McCollam.
    His father, mother and one brother, Hugh, have preceded him to the Great Beyond.
    A precious one from us has gone,
    A voice we loved is stilled:
    A place is vacant in our home
    Which never can be filled.
    The Public Mirror, Arapahoe, Nebraska. Thursday, 26 January 1933, page 1.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/151405445/william-mccollam

    Block 64, Lot 4, Space 5

    William married Eliza Jane Hill on 4 Apr 1906 in Beaver City, Furnas County, Nebraska. Eliza was born on 7 Feb 1878 in Bates County, Missouri; died on 9 Nov 1946 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Donald Ivan McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jan 1907 in Gosper County, Nebraska; died on 18 Dec 1981 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
    2. 3. Clifford Dale McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Jun 1908 in South Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska; died on 13 Nov 1982; was buried in Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.
    3. 4. Mabel McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Feb 1910 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 2 Nov 1998 in Dundy County, Nebraska; was buried in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska.
    4. 5. Orville Wayne McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1912 in Gosper County, Nebraska; died on 24 Feb 2006 in Thornton, Colorado; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.
    5. 6. Owen Earl McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Aug 1917 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 22 Dec 1999 in Culbertson, Hitchcock County, Nebraska; was buried in Culbertson Cemetery, Culbertson, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
    6. 7. Stanley Wayne McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1919 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 2 Feb 1992; was buried in Lowman Cemetery, Runnells, Polk County, Iowa.
    7. 8. Elizabeth McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 2006 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa; was buried in Lowman Cemetery, Runnells, Polk County, Iowa.
    8. 9. Velma Ruth McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 May 1924 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 10 Apr 2006 in Marion County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Donald Ivan McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 11 Jan 1907 in Gosper County, Nebraska; died on 18 Dec 1981 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Calvert, Dundy County, Nebraska

    Notes:

    TRENTON -- Donald I. McCollam, age 74, died Friday night at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

    Mr. McCollam was born January 11, 1907 in Gosper County to the late William and Liza McCollam. He grew up near Arapahoe and was married August 14, 1930 to Vada Petsch at Wauneta. They moved to Trenton in 1945, and she preceded him in death October 17, 1961.

    He was married September 3, 1966 at Scottsbluff to Clara Evans. They returned to Trenton where he was employed at the Hitchcock County Courthouse for 17 years, retiring in 1980. Mr. McCollam was a member of the McCook Elks Lodge and McCook Eagles Club.

    Survivors include his wife, Clara of Trenton; five daughters, Mrs. Fritz (Denelda) Hamill of Holcomb, Kansas; Mrs. Bill (Joyce) Shank of Denver, Colorado; Katherine Brannan of Thornton, Colorado; Mrs. Raymond (Carolyn) Lopez of Fort Sumner, New Mexico; and Sonjia McCollam of Artesia, New Mexico; two step-children, David Evans of McCook and Mrs. Bill (Myrna) Clifford of Hayes Center; 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; four brothers, Owen of McCook; Orville of Fort Lupton, Colorado; Wayne of Knoxville, Iowa; and Clifford of Oakland, California; and four sisters, Mabel Randolph of Stratton; Beth Moon of Des Moines, Iowa; Faye Sukan of Tigard, Washington; and Velma Prideaux of Woodriver, Oregon.

    Services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church of Trenton with the Rev. Richard Atherton and the Rev. W.W. DeBolt officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery of Stratton under the direction of the Herrmann Funeral Home of Trenton.

    Source: The McCook Daily Gazette, December 19, 1981


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/153530733/donald-ivan-mccollam

    Donald married Vada Petsch in 1930 in Chase County, Nebraska. Vada was born on 31 Mar 1912 in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska; died on 17 Oct 1961 in Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. Denelda Vada McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1932 in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 2003 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
    2. 11. Joyce Elaine McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Aug 1935 in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska; died in Nov 1983; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.
    3. 12. Katherine McCollam  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Apr 1944; died on 12 Nov 1991; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Donald married Clara Marquissee on 3 Sep 1966 in Scottsbluff, Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Clara was born on 29 Aug 1908 in Nebraska; died in Jan 1995 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Clifford Dale McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 15 Jun 1908 in South Elwood, Gosper County, Nebraska; died on 13 Nov 1982; was buried in Soldiers and Sailors Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska.

    Other Events:

    • _MILT: World War II. US Army. PFC.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39998976/clifford-d-mccollam

    Row 21


  3. 4.  Mabel McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 2 Feb 1910 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 2 Nov 1998 in Dundy County, Nebraska; was buried in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75794146/mabel-m-randolph

    Mabel married Clarence Milton Randolph on 30 May 1931. Clarence was born on 1 Nov 1907 in Holbrook, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 12 May 1961 in Denver, Denver County, Colorado; was buried in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 13. Norma Yvonne Randolph  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1934 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 19 Sep 2019 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska; was buried in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska.

  4. 5.  Orville Wayne McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 31 Jan 1912 in Gosper County, Nebraska; died on 24 Feb 2006 in Thornton, Colorado; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: tractor mechanic for Whitman Implement
    • _MILT: World War II. US Army. Tec 4.

    Notes:

    Orville McCollam
    Jan. 31, 1912-Feb. 24, 2006
    Age: 94
    Residence: Fort Lupton

    Tribute: Orville W. McCollam was born in Arapahoe, Neb., to William and Elizabeth McCollam.

    On May 16, 1942, he married Lucille DeFrance in Mullen, Neb.

    He worked as a tractor mechanic for Whitman Implement. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-45, and was a technician-four. He served in France, Normandy, Rhinland and Central Europe.

    He enjoyed gardening and tinkering with almost anything, but his passion was for playing with his children.

    He died at Elms Haven Care Center in Thornton.

    Survivors: Three sons, William of Boulder, Dale of Fort Lupton and Richard of Commerce City; and two sisters, Beth Moon of Queen City, Mo., and Velma Pridex of Portland, Ore.

    Preceded in death by: His wife, Lucille McCollam in 1998; his parents, William and Elizabeth (Hill) McCollam; and four brothers.

    Services: 11 a.m. Thursday at Bostick Funeral Home Chapel.

    Visitation: 9 a.m. until services on Thursday.

    Interment: Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.

    Greeley Tribune, Greeley, Colorado. 1 Mar 2006
    https://www.greeleytribune.com/2007/06/28/obits-for-march-1/


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36081148/orville-w-mccollam

    Section 6, Site 976

    Orville married Lucille Alice Defrance on 16 May 1942 in Mullen, Hooker County, Nebraska. Lucille was born on 6 Jul 1917 in Sunol, Cheyenne County, Nebraska; died on 16 Jul 1998; was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver, Denver County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 6.  Owen Earl McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 1 Aug 1917 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 22 Dec 1999 in Culbertson, Hitchcock County, Nebraska; was buried in Culbertson Cemetery, Culbertson, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    CULBERTSON -- Owen McCollam died Wednesday, December 22, 1999 at his home in Culbertson. He was born August 1, 1917 on a farm northwest of Arapahoe to William and Eliza Jane (Hill) McCollam. He graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1936.

    On July 10, 1942 he entered the U.S. Army, serving with the Air Force Ordinance repairing bombers behind the lines during World War II. He received an honorable discharge on October 20, 1945.

    On January 13, 1949 he married Zila Williams at Wray, Colorado. They farmed in the Benkelman area for ten years. They moved to a farm northwest of Culbertson and later to McCook where they lived for 26 years. In 1996 they returned to their farm near Culbertson.


    He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Fern Petsch, Mabel Randolph; and three brothers, Clifford, Donald, and Wayne McCollam.

    Survivors include his wife, Zila of Culbertson; son, Doran and wife, Cindy McCollam of Culbertson; three daughters, Kyla Mae McCollam of Carmel, California; Vickie Black of Washington state; Rae Walker of Gibbon; one brother, Orville McCollam of Commerce City, Colorado; three sisters, Faye Sukan of Ridgefield, Washington; Velma Prideaux of Woodburn, Oregon; Beth Moon of Queens City, Missouri; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

    Services will be Friday, 10 a.m. at Culbertson United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Morton officiating. Burial with military honors provided by Moorhous-Steffen-Propp VFW No. 6219 Color Guard will be at the Culbertson Cemetery.

    Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

    Source: The McCook Daily Gazette, December 23, 1999


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157144963/owen-earl-mccollam

    Section A, Lot 46

    Owen married Wilma Arlene Breinig on 8 Nov 1940, and was divorced before 1949. Wilma was born on 7 Mar 1924 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 19 Sep 2002 in Harvard, Clay County, Nebraska; was buried in Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Owen married Zila Viola Williams on 13 Jan 1949 in Wray, Yuma County, Colorado. Zila was born on 27 Jun 1927 in Hitchcock County, Nebraska; died on 23 Jun 2020 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; was buried in Culbertson Cemetery, Culbertson, Hitchcock County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 7.  Stanley Wayne McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 1 Nov 1919 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 2 Feb 1992; was buried in Lowman Cemetery, Runnells, Polk County, Iowa.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50839513/s-wayne-mccollam


  7. 8.  Elizabeth McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 18 Jan 1922 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 7 Jul 2006 in Indianola, Warren County, Iowa; was buried in Lowman Cemetery, Runnells, Polk County, Iowa.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: seamstress

    Notes:

    Elizabeth Moon
    Indianola
    Elizabeth Moon, 84, died Friday, July 7, 2006 at Indianola Good Samaritan Center. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at Berean Assembly of God Church, with interment at Lowman Cemetery in Runnells.
    Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105-4th St. SW.
    Elizabeth was born January 18, 1922 to William and Elisa Jane (Hill) McCollam in Arapahoe, NE. She married Arthur Glen Moon on July 22, 1942 in the state of New York. They lived in Arizona and Nebraska; raided their family in Mt. Ayr, Iowa and then moved to Des Moines. She worked as a seamstress at Younkers and JC Penney stores, sold sewing machines and was a homemaker. She then retired in Queen City, MO. Elizabeth’s hobbies included bird watching, growing flowers, gardening, sewing, genealogy and spending time with her grandchildren.
    Elizabeth is survived by her son, Glenn (Judy) Moon; daughters, Bonnie (Russ) Altes and Connie (Roger) Sparks; grandchildren, Cindy (Lynn) Hoch, Tricia (Travis) Dinnen, Chad Boydston, John (Kelly) Altes and Ben Altes; step-grandchildren, Bradley and Nathan Sparks; great-grandchildren, Miranda and Makayla Hoch and step-great-grandchildren, Zachery and Alex Dinnen. She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings, her husband and one grandchildren, Charles Boydston.
    The Des Moines Register, Des Moines, Iowa. Tuesday, 11 July 2006.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54079503/elizabeth-moon

    Elizabeth married Arthur Glen Moon on 22 Jul 1942 in New York. Arthur was born on 27 Jul 1920 in Hayes Center, Hayes County, Nebraska; died on 24 Aug 1999 in Kirksville, Adair County, Missouri; was buried in Lowman Cemetery, Runnells, Polk County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 9.  Velma Ruth McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born on 19 May 1924 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 10 Apr 2006 in Marion County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.

    Notes:

    Velma Prideaux Obituary
    WOODBURN - Graveside service is at 11 a.m., Thurs., April 13 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland. Memorial service is at 2 p.m., Thurs., April 13 at Woodburn Christian Church. Arrangements by Cornwell Colonial Chapel.

    Published by The Statesman Journal on Apr. 13, 2006.
    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/statesmanjournal/name/velma-prideaux-obituary?pid=115102361


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36330422/velma-ruth-prideaux

    Section D, Site 218

    Velma married Wilbur Clarence Prideaux on 16 Feb 1941. Wilbur was born on 12 Jun 1920 in Hendley, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 2 May 1991 in Woodburn, Marion County, Oregon; was buried in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 3

  1. 10.  Denelda Vada McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.William1) was born on 25 Aug 1932 in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska; died on 25 Jun 2003 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Dena Lori Dewey
    November 7, 1960 - October 26, 2019

    Dena Lori Dewey, age 58, of Trenton passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  She was born in McCook Nebraska on November 7, 1960 to Delmar and Denelda (McCollam) Dewey.  She grew up in Trenton graduating from Trenton High School in 1979.  She went to Colby Community College and studied nursing.

    Dena returned to Trenton where she was an EMT for the Trenton Rescue Squad for over 20 years.  Dena always had a huge heart helping people in need.  She worked as a para-educator in the McCook Elementary, managed the grocery store in Stratton, was a CNA/CMA at the El Dorado Manor and most recently babysat for friends.  Dena loved to make people laugh with a joke.  She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, hat collecting and collected owls and cows.    She was a great cook, known for her gravy, cinnamon rolls and cavitini.  She and her daughter Delaney traveled a summer from South Carolina to Utah visiting family and friends.

    She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Ivan and Nila Dewey; maternal grandparents, Donald and Vada McCollam; her parents, Delmar Dewey and Denelda Dewey Hamill; and an infant brother, Darrell Dewey.

    Dena is survived by her daughter, Delaney Dewey at home; three sisters, Sonjia and husband, Gurinder Singh, of Casselberry, FL, Diana and husband, Don Solko, of Herndon, KS and Darla Lovelady of Herndon, KS; two brothers, Donald "Skeet" and wife, Jackie Dewey, of Hillrose, CO and Derrick "Shad" and wife, Jane Dewey, of McCook; nieces and nephews, Josh Dewey, Destiny Schroeder, Rachelle Solko, RayeAnn Solko, Mark Solko, Derek Rupp, Jerod Dewey, Frank Rupp, Renae Berry, Janelle Solko, Jami Nicolaus, Kourtney Lovelady, Caleb Anderson, Braden Anderson, Nicole Dewey, and 14 great nieces and nephews.

    In keeping with Dena's wishes she chose cremation.  A Memorial Service will be held at the Trenton Church of God on Friday, November 1, 2019 at 10:30 AM with Johnny Walker officiating.  Inurnment will be in the Trenton Cemetery. 

    Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com

    In lieu of flowers please make donations to an educational fund that will be set up for Delaney's education.

    Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel entrusted with arrangements.

    https://www.herrmannfh.com/obituary/dena-dewey


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70314167/denelda-vada-hamill

    Plot 35 A

    Family/Spouse: Delmar Ivan Dewey. Delmar was born on 22 Jun 1928 in Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska; died on 22 May 2008; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 14. Darrel Dean Dewey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Dec 1954 in Red Willow County, Nebraska; died on 14 Dec 1954 in Red Willow County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.
    2. 15. Dena Lori Dewey  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Nov 1960 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; died on 26 Oct 2019 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

  2. 11.  Joyce Elaine McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Aug 1935 in Wauneta, Chase County, Nebraska; died in Nov 1983; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202672521/joyce-e-shank

    Block 36

    Joyce married Billie Frank Shank in 1955 in Hitchcock County, Nebraska. Billie was born on 25 Aug 1932 in Stratton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska; died on 25 Aug 2000; was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 12.  Katherine McCollam Descendancy chart to this point (2.Donald2, 1.William1) was born on 4 Apr 1944; died on 12 Nov 1991; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70199376/katherine-k-brannan

    Plot 35 A


  4. 13.  Norma Yvonne Randolph Descendancy chart to this point (4.Mabel2, 1.William1) was born on 1 Mar 1934 in Arapahoe, Furnas County, Nebraska; died on 19 Sep 2019 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska; was buried in Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Obituary for Norma Harper
    Norma Harper

    Norma Yvonne Harper was born on March 4, 1934, at Arapahoe, Nebraska, to Clarence and Mabel (McCollam) Randolph. As a young girl she moved with her family to Benkelman, Nebraska, where she grew up and attended school.

    Norma married George “Demby” Harper in October of 1961, at Casper Wyoming, where the couple made their home for several years. The couple resided in several different locations while Demby worked on the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. They later moved to Kansas where they were engaged in farming before settling in the Benkelman and Max, Nebraska, areas. Norma enjoyed many crafts as well as traveling.

    Norma passed away early Thursday morning, September 19, 2019, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Nursing Home, Benkelman. She was 85 years of age.

    Survivors Include:
    Daughters: Melody Okeson and husband, Neil, of Montrose, CO
    Kathy Sue Noel, of Logan, KS
    Step-Children: George (Deb) Harper, Cindy (Randy) Millburn, and Scott (Linda) Harper.
    6 Grandchildren
    4 Great-Grandchildren
    Sister: Arlyce Reed and husband Roger, of Barling, AR
    Brother: Roger Randolf and wife, Debbie, of Bull Frog, UT

    Graveside Services will be held Thursday morning, September 26, 2019, 11:00 A.M. (MOUNTIAN TIME) at the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE with Rev. Rod Heilbrun officiating.

    Private family visitation only.

    A memorial has been suggested to the National Audubon Society.

    Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com

    BENKELMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL ENTRUSTED WITH ARRANGEMENTS



    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203251720/norma-yvonne-harper



Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Darrel Dean Dewey Descendancy chart to this point (10.Denelda3, 2.Donald2, 1.William1) was born on 14 Dec 1954 in Red Willow County, Nebraska; died on 14 Dec 1954 in Red Willow County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70313973/darrel-d-dewey

    Plot 1 D


  2. 15.  Dena Lori Dewey Descendancy chart to this point (10.Denelda3, 2.Donald2, 1.William1) was born on 7 Nov 1960 in McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska; died on 26 Oct 2019 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska; was buried in Trenton Cemetery, Trenton, Hitchcock County, Nebraska.

    Notes:

    Dena Lori Dewey age 58 of Trenton passed away at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney on Saturday, October 26, 2019.  She was born in McCook Nebraska on November 7, 1960 to Delmar and Denelda (McCollam) Dewey.  She grew up in Trenton graduating from Trenton High School in 1979.  She went to Colby Community College and studied nursing.

    Dena returned to Trenton where she was an EMT for the Trenton Rescue Squad for over 20 years.  Dena always had a huge heart helping people in need.  She worked as a para-educator in the McCook Elementary, managed the grocery store in Stratton, was a CNA/CMA at the El Dorado Manor and most recently babysat for friends.  Dena loved to make people laugh with a joke.  She enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, hat collecting and collected owls and cows.    She was a great cook, known for her gravy, cinnamon rolls and cavitini.  She and her daughter Delaney travelled a summer from South Carolina to Utah visiting family and friends.

    She was preceded in death by her paternal Grandparents: Ivan and Nila Dewey; maternal grandparents: Donald and Vada McCollam; her parents: Delmar Dewey and Denelda Dewey Hamill and an infant brother: Darrell Dewey.

    Dena is survived by her daughter: Delaney Dewey at home; 3 sisters: Sonjia and husband Gurinder Singh of Casselberry, FL; Diana and husband Don Solko of Herndon, KS; and Darla Lovelady of Herndon, KS; 2 brothers: Donald "Skeet" and wife Jackie Dewey of Hillrose, Colorado; Derrick "Shad" and wife Jane Dewey of McCook. Nieces and nephews Josh Dewey, Destiny Schroeder, Rachelle Solko, RayeAnn Solko, Mark Solko, Derek Rupp, Jerod Dewey, Frank Rupp, Renae Berry, Janelle Solko, Jami Nicolaus, Kourtney Lovelady, Caleb Anderson, Braden Anderson, Nicole Dewey, and 14 great nieces and nephews.


    Buried:
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/204228343/dena-lori-dewey



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