Lois Dilky, 92, of Big Springs, died Sept. 23, 2012, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m., today, at the Draucker Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn Lutz of the Lewellen Wesleyan Community Church officiating. Burial will be at the Big Springs Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Lewellen Wesleyan Community Church. Online condolences may be sent to drauckerfh.com. Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.
Month: September 2012
Jeremiah Butrick-Chase
Jeremiah Butrick-Chase, 13, passed away Sept. 21, 2012.
Jeremiah’s greatest passion was the love he had for his mother. He also had an extreme passion for fishing and spending time in the outdoors along with trap shooting, basketball, spending time with his Dad working on the Mustang and playing with his brothers.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Sheyanne; grandparents, Marco Mendoza and Penny Lea Marriott O’Conner.
He is survived by his parents, Jennah and Dominik Chase, SFC; brothers, Chase Maris and Caidyn Chase; grandparents, Dan (Roxie) Chase; great-grandparents, Charles (Roberta) Williams, Jan Chase; uncles, Jason Chase, Troy (Danell) Chase and their children, Brody and Shaylee, Charles Chase, Hon Chase and Therese Ronkar; best friend, Dylan Keller; principal, mentor and friend, Jeff Alfrey.
Visitation with the family will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Braman Mortuary, Southwest Chapel, Omaha.
There will be a private family service. Online condolences may be left at bramanmortuary.com.
Miranda “Mandy” Jean Bolt
Miranda “Mandy” Jean Bolt, 64, formerly of North Platte, died Aug. 28, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev.
Mandy was born on Jan. 19, 1948, in North Platte.
Mandy was a resident of North Platte for over 40 years. She was a cook at several restaurants, the last being Hobb’e’s, for years.
Mandy was a very active member of the Latter Day Saints Church, teaching in many different classes.
She moved to live with her sister, Rose in November of 2011, due to health problems.
Miranda is survived by three sisters; two brothers; 32 nieces and nephews.
Mandy was preceded in death by her parents, Eunice and John Coville.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Latter Day Saints Church in North Platte.
Weather Update: Sunny With A High Near 79
Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. East wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Light east northeast wind becoming east southeast 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
SOFTBALL: Bulldogs Host Swedes (LISTEN LIVE on ESPN Radio 1410)
Tonight on ESPN Radio 1410, it’s the regular season home finale for the North Platte Bulldogs softball team. With an opportunity to potentially host a district next weekend, there’s plenty on the line for the Bulldogs as the Gothenburg Swedes come to town. The Swedes are ranked second in Class C and played North Platte tough at the McCook Invitational on September 1, with the Bulldogs pulling out a 3-1 win. ESPN Radio 1410’s coverage begins at approximately 6:15 with the first pitch scheduled for 6:30.
Rockies Snap Skid, Avoid Sweep With Home Win
The Colorado Rockies avoided a sweep and snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. Former Husker star Andrew Brown drove in a pair of runs, one of them on a solo home run in the ninth inning, to pace the offense. Tyler Colvin and DJ LeMaiheu also drove in runs and Charlie Blackmon had two hits. The Rockies got a strong outing from starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood. The right-hander went 5.2 innings allowing just two runs on three hits. Three Rockies relievers pitched shutout ball to follow Chatwood, with Rafael Betancourt stranding two runners in the ninth inning to secure his 30th save of the season. The Rockies open their final home series of the season tonight with the first of three games against the Chicago Cubs. First pitch is set for 7:40.
Huskers Get Ready For Big Ten Opener Against Badgers
Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska football team practiced for two hours in half pads on the Ed and Joyanne Gass practice fields Monday afternoon, as the Huskers began preparations for Saturday’s Big Ten Conference opener against Wisconsin.
Offensive Coordinator Tim Beck addressed the media after practice. Beck said that the offense will have its work cut out for it Saturday against the Badgers’ defense.
“They are a very good football team,” Beck said, “They have big strong defensive linemen that are well coached. They play with their hands very well and get off their blocks well also.”
Beck also said that Nebraska’s offense has been working on what defensive coverages Wisconsin might throw at them this weekend. “We have to be ready for everything,” Beck said.
Coach Beck also talked about how the offense needs to come out and take care of the ball, just like any other game they play.
“We hurt ourselves, right now we are our own worst enemy,” Beck said of Nebraska’s recent turnovers. “We can’t get behind the chains.”
As for entering year two of the Big Ten play, Beck likes his team’s chances this year with a year of experience.
“It helps looking at a game when you have played them before,” he said. “You can see how they played you, and you can know their staff and philosophies.”
— Gage Peake, Nebraska Sports Information
Abdullah, Cross Earn Conference Honors
Lincoln – A pair of Huskers standouts were recognized by the Big Ten Conference for their performances last Saturday. Sophomore Ameer Abdullah was named the Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week, while Imani Cross was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week.Abdullah returned an Idaho State punt 81 yards for a touchdown in Saturday’s win, marking the Huskers’ first punt return for a score since 2010. He accounted for 129 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in Nebraska’s 73-7 win. It is the second time that Abdullah has received the Big Ten Special Teams honor.
Cross is honored for the first time in his career following his 100-yard effort in Saturday’s win, finishing with 100 yards and a score on 12 carries. He added Nebraska’s final score on a 20-yard run in the fourth quarter, becoming the first Husker true freshman to crack the 100-yard mark since Rex Burkhead in 2009. He was part of a ground attack that helped the Huskers compile 385 rushing yards against Idaho State.
The Huskers return to action on Saturday night when they host the Wisconsin Badgers at 7 p.m. The game will be televised nationally on ABC and also carried on the Husker Sports Network.
— Shamus McKnight, Nebraska Sports Information
Husker Wrestling Places Six in D1WC Preseason Rankings
D1WC released its 2012-13 preseason rankings for each weight class on Monday as six Nebraska wrestlers were named to the list. The top 25 Division I wrestlers in all 10 weight classes earned spots.
At 141 pounds, Ridge Kiley earned the No. 23 ranking. The senior started at 133 pounds last season for the Huskers, going 17-16 with an 11-8 record in duals. Kiley took eighth place at the Big Ten Championships and earned an invitation to the NCAA Championships.
Jake Sueflohn is No. 14 in the 149 weight class preseason rankings. As a freshman last season, Sueflohn went 25-11 and 13-4 in duals. After a fifth-place showing at the Big Ten Championships, the Watertown, Wis., native went 1-2 at the NCAA Championships. Additionally, Sueflohn finished second at the Nebraska-Kearney Holiday Inn Open and took third at the Cliff Keen Invitational.
Fellow sophomore James Green is ranked sixth at 157 pounds. Green was an All-American as a true freshman last season, earning a seventh-place finish at the NCAA Championships. Green won a team-best 34 matches in 2011-12, going 14-4 in dual meets. His 13 major decisions also led the team.
At 165 pounds, Robert Kokesh earned the No. 6 ranking. The sophomore from Wagner, S.D., went 30-7 as a redshirt-freshman in 2011-12. He led the Huskers with a 17-2 record in dual meets, compiling 68 dual points in the process. Kokesh finished third at the Big Ten Championships before going 2-2 at the NCAA Championships.
Senior Tyler Koehn is ranked 17th in the 174 weight class after going 20-13 last season. The Pittsburg, Kan., native went 13-5 in duals, earning 43 points for NU. Koehn was one of eight NCAA qualifiers on the Husker squad as a junior. In addition, Koehn finished second at the Nebraska-Kearney Holiday Inn Open.
Fellow senior Josh Ihnen is ranked sixth at 184 pounds. The 2012 All-American went 26-8 as a junior and 16-3 in duals. His 60 dual points were second on the team while his eight major decisions were third. Ihnen, who was named Nebraska’s Most Outstanding Wrestler in 2012, finished second at the Big Ten Championships before earning an eighth-place result at the NCAA Championships.
Amateur Wrestling News released its rankings last Monday. Kiley was ranked 15th at 133 pounds, Sueflohn earned the No. 10 ranking at 141, Green was No. 6 at 157, Kokesh ranked sixth at 165, while Koehn was 13th at 174 and Ihnen was sixth at 184.
The Huskers open their season on Nov. 4 at the Warren Williamson/Daktronics Open in Brookings, S.D.
— Conor Stange, Nebraska Sports Information
