Wayne Arthur Devine, 94, of Grand Island, formerly of Gothenburg, died March 23, 2017.

Wayne was born on Jan. 18, 1923 in Farnam, the son of Albert and Rebecca (Hilton) Devine. He grew up on the family farm in Farnam until eighth grade before moving to Cozad and graduating from Cozad High School in the class of 1943.

Wayne was united in marriage to Norma Slack in Cozad on Oct. 2, 1946. A wonderful, caring husband and father, Wayne and Norma made every decision together.

Following their marriage, the couple made their home and farmed north of Gothenburg.

In 1962, they moved to Gothenburg, where Wayne managed Slack Nursing Home. In 1969, he purchased Phillips 66 in Gothenburg, and in 1973, he purchased the Phillips 66 in Cozad. He then went back doing various odd jobs at the nursing home.

Never one to stay idle, Wayne officially retired at the age of 63 and went to work for Blasé Memorial Chapel.

The couple relocated to Grand Island in 1994, and Wayne worked part time at Skagway South, where he enjoyed morning coffee sessions with the other help.

An avid baseball fan, Wayne’s favorites were the Kansas City Royals and the Huskers. He played softball as one of the Gothenburg Sodbusters back in the day.

Music was also a big part of his life. As a member of the Hay Valley Boys, he only set his guitar down long enough to take a turn around the floor with Norma.

Wayne enjoyed people and loved to visit. A member of Peace Lutheran Church, he was disappointed when his health prevented him from attending. His family will forever miss his wry humor and corresponding grin.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Diane Penner; and brothers, Dale, Morris and Gilbert.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Norma; son, Lennie (Barbara) Devine of Grand Island; five grandchildren, Amy Devine, Sara (Nick) Kutovy, Aaron Devine, Derrick (Gina) Devine and Rebecca Penner; stepgrandchildren, Mickey Dennison and Elizabeth Dennison; and three great-grandchildren, Jake, Alexis and Tony.

Memorials are suggested to Lebensraum Assisted Living Center. Online condolences may be shared at giallfaiths.com.

Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island with the Rev. Luke Biggs officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, at Farnam Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Viter officiating. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, March 27. at All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island, which is in charge of arrangements.

Dalbert Dean Hergenrader, 84 of North Platte passed away March 24, 2017 at North Platte Care Center.

He was born July 10, 1932 in Cozad, Nebraska to George Sr. and Katherine (Maul) Hergenrader.  He graduated in 1950 from Cozad High School.  On October 17, 1954 he married Orla Marlene Price.   They lived in Lexington, Ne until he was drafted by the Army in 1955, and served 6 years.  After his return from the Army he began his career with Wheelers – Country General, where he worked until his retirement in 1995.

Dalbert enjoyed family gatherings, hunting, fishing, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and going to Rosebud with his wife.

He is survived by his sons, Monty (Connie), Tony (Tonya) and Todd (Jennifer) Hergenrader all of North Platte; eight grandchildren, Joshua (Hilary) Robinson, Jamie Robinson, Steavie (Parker) Reed; Kessy, Dustin, Samuel, Cory and Drew Hergenrader; three great-grandchildren, Caden Robinson, Ailee & Aubrie Hergenrader; two sisters, Beverly Whitehead and Lorraine (Lavern) Gerdes;  many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Orla, and daughter, Mona Rae Robinson; his parents; sisters, Dorothy and Virginia; brothers, George Jr. and Stanley.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign his memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tues and Wed at the funeral home.  Services will be 11:00 Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at Ft McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Mae Koch, age 88, of Hershey, NE, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Emily Mae was born May 2, 1928, to Pine Dunn and Kate (Fowler) Lewis in Cañon City, CO. When she was two years old, the Lewis family moved to Nebraska. Mae spent her childhood in the Maxwell area, then the family moved to Sutherland in 1943. Mae graduated from Sutherland High School and then went to work for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in North Platte for three years.

On Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950, Mae was united in marriage to Frank Wayne Koch at the Sutherland Methodist Church. The couple settled on the Koch family farm southwest of Hershey, where Wayne was born, and continued to farm and ranch on the same land as his father and grandfather. They had been married for nearly 63 years when Wayne passed away in 2012.

Mae and Wayne were blessed with five children, Nancy, Christine, Charles, Karen and Kelly, and eventually many grandchildren. They enjoyed square dancing together and going on canoe trips with family. Mae was a great cook and loved making rolls, breads and cookies, and also liked to garden and can her produce. She was a 4-H leader and member of U-Come 2.

Mae was a 50 year member of the Hershey United Methodist Church, was passionate about the church and loved being involved with various activities. She was President of UMW for two terms, served as chairman for funeral dinners, was on the Memorial Committee, taught Sunday School, and participated in the prayer shawl ministry. Along with her many church activities, Mae’s hobbies included crafts, refinishing and upholstering furniture, sewing and playing Dominos with her family. But most importantly, Mae had great faith, loved her family, enjoyed being a grandma and living the country life.

She is survived by her children, Nancy (Blaine) Hoatson and Charles (Judy) Koch, of Hershey, Christine (Steve) Rogers, of Clyde, KS, Karen (John) Haller, of Tryon, NE, and Kelly (Jill) Koch, of Kearney, NE; 11 grandchildren, Riley Hoatson, Adam Hoatson, Anna Rogers, Laura Rogers, Grant Rogers, Julia Rogers, Kyle Koch, Kurtis Koch, Kendall (Chrissi) Koch, Katie (Chris) Waudby and Stephanie Osborn; great-grandchildren, Heath, Charlie and Jake Koch, and Jessica, Jackson, Jennifer and soon to be born, Jonathan Waudby; as well as many nieces, nephews, including Janet Stoffers, Sandy Burbach, Craig Padgett and Judy Baylor, and other family.

Along with her husband, Wayne, Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Pine and Kate Lewis; sisters, Cuma Lewis and Bette Padgett; and granddaughter, Emily Osborn.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Hershey United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the Lamont Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hershey United Methodist Church or the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department.