Vonnie J. (Jeanie) Gibson Vonnie J. (Jeanie) Gibson, deceased, January 13, 2001, at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born to Vilas H. and Neva J. Jones on November 7, 1954 in Broken Bow, Nebraska and married Daniel P. Gibson on May 29, 1976 in Mullen, Nebraska. Of this union two children were born, Terra Dawn, 21, and Wade William, 18. Jeanie's childhood years were spent in Mullen, Nebraska where she graduated from Mullen High School in 1973. Throughout school she enjoyed being a cheerleader, the senior class president, and participating in volleyball and choir. After high school, Jeanie was employed as a teacher-aide at the Coble School northwest of Mullen, Nebraska. Following her marriage, they moved to Kearney, Nebraska where Jeanie was employed at Killion Motors, Bryant Elementary School, and Buzz's Marine. In 1992 the family moved outside of Gibbon, Nebraska, until 1998 when they relocated to the Omaha area. While residing at Beaver Lake, Nebraska, Jeanie was employed at Tincher Auto Group of Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Her hobbies included bowling, soccer, fishing, archery, camping and other outdoor activities. Jeanie was a very loving and caring mother and wife who always put her family first, and held a special place in her heart for children and animals. Her colorful sense of humor, bright smile, and jubilant personality touched many lives and created lifelong friendships. Jeanie is survived by her husband, Dan, of Beaver Lake, Nebraska; children, Terra and Wade, both of Lincoln, Nebraska; sister, Bonnie Bain, of Curtis, Nebraska; brothers, Don Jones of Omaha, Nebraska, and Ron Jones, of Hastings, Nebraska; mother, Neva Andrews, and stepfather, Garlan Andrews, both of Mullen, Nebraska. She is preceded in death by her father, Vilas H. Jones. Visitation was held on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 16 and 17, at O'Brien-Straatman-Apfel Funeral Home. Services were held on Wednesday, January 17, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Kearney, Nebraska with Mother Janet Sturgis officiating. Interment was at Kearney Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or to Bryant Elementary School in Kearney. Hooker County Tribune Thurs., Jan. 18, 2001 Obituary for Agnes Gibson Thompson Agnes Gibson Thompson was the daughter of Alexander Gibson and Ellen Morrison. She was born May 15, 1874 on a farm near Sigorney, Iowa with her four sisters and one brother. Her parents came from Ireland to Philadelphia, Penn. and from there moved to Iowa settling near Sigorney on a farm. After living there for several years they moved to McPherson County, Nebraska filing on a homestead there. Here she met and married her husband, Orin Lewis Thompson, in 1892. They took up a homestead in McPherson County, also. There they built a sod house. Ten of their twelve children were born on this farm. Her husband was elected sheriff of that County. He served two terms -- receiving eight cents a mile on horseback as his salary. In 1912 they moved to Iowa where two more children were born making twelve children in all. There were six girls and six boys. They lived one year in Humeston, one year in High Point, one year at Garden Grove. In 1917 they moved to LeRoy and spent the rest of their life there. Her husband worked for the railroad and she and the girls ran the telephone office at LeRoy from 1918 to 1932. Her husband passed away in 1948 after fifty six years of married life. She, and Hollie Hitt, her close neighbor spent the next few years in their own homes looking after each other and enjoying a very close friendship. In 1955 her daughter, Ellen Boyce, came to live with her and they spent the next fifteen years together. Two months ago she was moved to a Nursing Home in Osceola. Two weeks ago she suffered two like strokes. Sunday evening she was moved to the Clarke County Hospital. She passed away at the hospital Monday afternoon, November 8th at the age of 96 years, 5 months and 24 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Orin, a daughter Carrie, three sons, Clifton, Charles, and Teddy Thompson and one brother and five sisters. She is survived by five daughters, Ethel Wisner of North Platte, Nebraska, Adeline Garton of Humeston, Iowa, Ellen Boyce of LeRoy, Iowa, Iva Lelsma of Lineville, Iowa, and Perl Beddison of Conoga Park, California; 3 sons Albert Thompson of LeRoy, Iowa, Keith Thompson of Phoenix, Arizona, and Dean Thompson of Daytona Beach, Florida; 30 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and 90 great-great grandchildren. The funeral was held Thursday, November 12, 1970 at 1:00 P.M. in Webster's Funeral Home in Osceola. Burial was in the Garden Grove cemetery. From a hand-typed obituary page. John A. (Bud) Gibson, Jr. Obituary MULLEN --- John A. (Bud) Gibson Jr., 54, of Mullen, died Tuesday in a Kearney hospital. He was born Nov. 15, 1921, at Mullen. He attended Visalia College in California and returned to Mullen to ranch. He had operated the Mullen Cafe for 12 years. At the time of his death, he owned and operated the Gibson Insurance Agency with his son Dan. Gibson was a member of St. Joseph's Episcopal Church, the Mullen Masonic Lodge of which he was past master. He was also a member of B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge No. 985 of North Platte. He was a past member of the Mullen Town Board and had served for several years on the Cemetery Board at Mullen. Survivors include his widow, Betty; two sons, Eddie and Daniel, both of Mullen; a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Sharon Kay) Bergmeier of Kearney; a brother, Barney of Bagdad, Ariz.; and a sister, Mrs. Jeffie DeFusco of Phoenix, Ariz. Services will be at 1 p.m. MST Saturday at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church at Mullen with the Rev Charles Morgan officiating. Burial will be in Cedarview Cemetery at Mullen. A memorial has been established to St. Joseph's Episcopal Church or to the Cemetery Fund. Mr. Gibson's body will lie in state at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church from 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Saturday after which the casket will be closed. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. North Platte Telegraph-Bulletin Jan. 7, 1976 Mullen Rites Today for Homesteader, 92 Mullen, Neb (AP) --- Services will be held Saturday for William Gibson, Sand Hills homesteader and early "freighter," who died Thursday at the age of 92. He homesteaded near Tryon in 1888, later mvoed to a ranch northwest of Mullen. He became known as a heavy shipper of livestock and for his Polled Hereford herds. Survivors: two sons, John, Mullen, and Frank, Denver, Colo., and two daughters, Mrs. Irene Johnson, Omaha, and Mrs. Pearl Waterman, Indianapolis, Ind. Newspaper clipping, publication unknown. Mrs. William Gibson Died at Her Home Tuesday Morning Again the dark cloud has been spread over this community. At noon Tuesday when news of the death of Mrs. William Gibson at her home northwest of town reached here the bustle of business life was hushed and a curtain of sorrow enfolded the sorrowing hearts that felt the deep anguish brought by the sad news. That dread disease, flu, entered the home and after several days confinement the anxious wife and mother felt she was sufficiently recovered to take the responsibility of caring for other members of the family. The venture was too great for her and, suffering a relapse, pneumonia set in and she passed away after a short sickness. The funeral service was held at the home at one o'clock p.m. Thursday on account of the bereft husband and the oldest daughter, Irene, being confined to their beds and under the care of a physician, suffering from the same ailment that marked the first sickness of the devoted wife and mother. The family is among the oldest settlers in this part of the county, moving here from Custer county, and for a number of years have been engaged in farming and stock raising on one of the best ranches in south Cherry county. The more important details and names of relatives who are expected to be here from distant points to attend the last rites are not obtainable at this time but will be given in the obituary notice published next week. Newspaper clipping, publication unknown. From the collection of Wade Gibson. Pioneer Honored at 88 By Mrs. Joe Bader William Gibson, who was 88 Jan. 29, was honored guest at a birthday party given by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gibson Sunday evening. There were 30 guests who came to help him celebrate. The luncheon table was centered with a decorated birthday cake made by Mrs. Betty Gibson. Grandad Gibson, as he's known to his friends, was born in Rock Island, Ill., and was the oldest son of Elik and Evelyn Gibson, who came from Ireland. He came to Nebraska when a young man. He recalls clearly the first time he came to Broken Bow, as he was working south of the Bow and drove into town for a load of lumber with his wagon and four horses. Just as he arrived, the blizzard of 1888 struck and he had difficulty finding the livery stable as it was just an old sod building at that time. After the weather cleared he managed to get home by riding one of the horses. A short time later he took a claim near Tryon and there he met Miss Sadie Brown at a dance when the first court house was built at Tryon. They were married in 1892 in McPherson county through Sadie Brown was a Merna girl. They lived on this claim for several years then sold it and moved to Custer county until a drouth hit. Then they moved to a ranch north of Mullen where they remained until after his wife's death. They had four children, his oldest son, John, still lives in Mullen, and has been the postmaster for the past 30 years. Grandad Gibson makes his home with his oldest grandson, Bud, who is proprietor of the Mullen cafe. Bud's oldest child is also a boy so these four persons have been honored several times by being a four generation male group and all living in Mullen. Grandad Gibson had six sisters, all living, the youngest one being 71. He is still active and says hard work has kept him young. Newspaper clipping, publication unknown. From the collection of Wade Gibson. [Note: Article incorrectly identifies Elik's wife as "Evelyn", when her name is "Ellen".] Reunion of Gibson Family at Mary Neal Home On Sunday Sept., 5th, 54 relatives gathered at the home of Mary Gibson Neal for a family reunion. This was the first time in 35 years that the "Gibson Kids" have been together. After a bounteous dinner the six sisters and one brother journeyed to North Platte, Neb. to the Brown Studio for a group picture. The family consists of Wm. Gibson of Mullen, Margaret Gibson Hazelbaker of Walla Walla, Wash., Mary Neal and Sarah Haney of Tryon, Neb. Agnes Thompson of LeRoy, Iowa, Ella Bower of Proctor, Montana and Anna LeLaCheur of Hot Springs, South Dakota. Relatives present were Margaret Hazelbaker, Mr. & Mrs. Strat Bower, Mr. & Mrs. Orin Lewis Thompson, Mr. & Mrs. W.T. Haney and Fern, Mrs. Mary Neal & Clara, William Gibson, Mrs. Anna LeLaCheur, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wisner, Letha, Michael, Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Wilson James, Loree, John & Helen, Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Deidel Wayn, Harry Audrey and Buddy, Mr. Elmer Haney Ronald and Dale, Mrs. Robert Wilson and Warren Wesley. Includes: Picture taken during "Gibson Kids" reunion Sept, 1937 with: Gibson Children: William, Agnes, Sarah, Mary, Anna, Ellen, Margaret. (In front row are Agnes, Mary, and Ellen) Taken from Thur. Sept. 9th 1937 Graphic. From the collection of Wade Gibson. Joe Gibson Laid to Rest Services for Joe Gibson, which mention we carried last week, were held Saturday at 2 o’clock, the Rev Shay of Alliance, conducted the service in the St. Joseph’s Episcopal Ch. Mrs. Glenna Buchfinck sang, accompanied by Mrs. Virginia Eriksen, at the organ. Interment was in the Cedarview Cemetery, Mullen, with David Walker in charge of the burial. The pallbearers were Donald Carr, LeRoy Borders, William Pearson, Roanald Carr, Willis Wakely, Albert French. Honorary pallbearers: Lloyd L. Ginkens, Ray Henry Sexton, Jim Ginkens, Dennis Fleson, Geo. Maire, Ivan Boyer, Don Sullivan and Raymond Ridenour. The obituary reads: Joe Michael Gibson Joe "Mike" was born May 14, 1931, at Mullen, Nebraska, and passed away January 31, 1951, age 19 years, 8 months and 17 days, at the St. Joseph’s Hospital at Alliance, Nebraska. He was laid "at rest" in Cedarview Cemetery, February 3, 1951, following a service at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church at Mullen, Nebraska. The same church in which he was baptised, confirmed and attended Sunday school and church services. He had also attended the Altar at All Saints Episcopal Church at Eclipse, Nebraska, as well as his own church, when needed. His entire school life was spent in Mullen Grade School and Hooker County High School at Mullen, Nebraska. He graduated with the Class of 1949, which he served as class president. He delivered the Salutatory at the Commencement program. When a Junior in High School he was chosen a member of Boys State and attended their session in Lincoln, Nebraska. Since then he was intensely interested in Government affairs of not only our own nation, but of the whole world. He played basketball in both grade and high school and since graduating, on the Town Team and acted as referee for the High School games. He liked to hunt, fish, swim and any other sports available to him. He played the baritone in the high school band for five years and was a member of the boy’s chorus. He took part in the school plays and entertainments and served willingly in public benefit performances, and was always ready to do his share in all school, church, and public affairs. He had traveled over most of the United States and some of Canada and was interested and enjoyed learning and seeing everything. He started stamp collecting while very young and maintained his interest in it, always working over his stamps when he found time to do it. After graduation he entered the cattle business with his brother Barney and their father and liked the out-door life and riding the range. He leaves to mourn his death, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Gibson of Mullen, Nebraska; his brother, John A. Gibson Jr., and wife betty of Mullen, Nebraska; his sister, Shirley, (Mrs. Wm. J. Wuelzer) and husband Bill, of ElCerrito, California; his sister Jeffie (Mrs. Darrell R. McMannis) and husband "Mac," of Iuka, Kansas; his brother Barney Bill Gibson of the United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas; his grandfather, Wm. Gibson of Mullen, Nebraska and other relatives and friends who knew him and loved him. "Death is not extinguishing the light; It is putting out the lamp because dawn has come." Newspaper clipping, publication unknown. From the collection of Wade Gibson. Mrs. Lucy Gibson dies; services to be here Friday Mrs. Lucy Gibson, a long-time resident of Mullen, died Monday at a Henderson, Nevada hospital. She had been making her home at Boulder City, Nevada. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 1 at 2:00 p.m., from St. Joseph’s Episcopal church at Mullen. The body will lie in state from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Mrs. Gibson was a charter member of Winifred Chapter No. 292, O.E.S., at Mullen and a member of the Episcopal church. She is survived by two sons: Barney of Boulder City and John A. Jr., of Mullen; a daughter, Jeffie DeFusco of Phoenix, Arizona; Two brothers: Carl P. Jeffords of Seneca and Jack Jeffords of Cloride, Ariz.; and one sister, Mrs. Clara Humphrey of Mullen. Hooker County Tribune Deaths and Funerals --- Lucy M. Gibson Funeral services for Lucy M. Gibson, 73, who died Monday in Henderson, Nev., will be held Friday at Saint Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Mullen with the Rev. Royce Brown officiating. She was born March 31, 1894 in Broken Bow and was a longtime resident of the Mullen community before making her home with her son, Barney in Boulder City, Nev. Survivors include her two sons, John, Jr. of Mullen, Barney of Boulder City, Nev., one daughter, Mrs. Jessie DeFusco, Phoenix, Ariz., two brothers, Carl Jeffords, Seneca, John Jeffords, Chloride, Ariz., and one sister, Mrs. Clara Humphrey, Mullen, and 8 grandchildren. Her remains will arrive here tonight. Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery, Mullen, with the Adams-Swanson Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Nov 27, 1967 Newspaper clipping, paper unknown. From the collection of Wade Gibson. Obituary Eddie Ray Gibson Eddie Ray Gibson was born September 24, 1949 in Alliance, Nebraska to John A. and Betty K. Gibson. He departed this life on January 6, 1987 at the age of 37 years at Bishop Clarkson Memorial Hospital in Omaha. He is survived by two children, Nicole Ann and John Jeffords Gibson, both of Alda, NE; his mother, Betty K. Gibson of North Platte; a brother, Dan Gibson and family and a sister, Shari Bergmeier and family, all of Kearney. He was preceded in death by his father, John A. Gibson, Jr. and a niece Ashley G. Bergmeier. Ed was a graduate of Mullen High School, attended Kearney State College and later graduated from Sidney Voc.-Tech College. He was married in Hyannis on August 31, 1974 to Judy Prindle. Two children were born of this union, Nicole Ann, age 8 and John Jeffords, age 4. Ed was employed by various auto dealerships and construction companies and at the time of his death was employed by Homestake Mining Company of California. He was a confirmed member of St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church where he served as an alcolyte many times. Ed enjoyed several school activities including wrestling, school plays, debate team and musical groups. Ed especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapshooting, boating, skiing and most outdoor activities. Anyone who knew Ed, knew his quick wit and good sense of humor. He was always willing to share a joke with anyone who had a listening ear. He was never afraid to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, never knew a stranger and always stood firm on things he believed in. Ed was loved and will be missed by family and a host of friends. Services were held Saturday January 10, 1987 at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church in Mullen with Father Jogues Epple officiating. Newspaper clipping, paper unknown. From the collection of Wade Gibson. Hooker County Tribune, Mullen, NE 22 June 2006 Barney GIBSON d 18 June 2006 - Bagdad, AZ Services - Arizona Survived by: wife, 2 children http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~neobits/2006/june/hookerco-tribune.txt The below one is here to show Barney's wife's maiden name and kids. Elsie Margaret Wheadon Elsie Margaret Wheadon, 89, of Peoria, Ariz. passed away April 21, 2003. She was born April 23, 1913 in Stanford, Conn. to Frank and Johanna Schwartz. She worked as Wikieup Post Mistress and resided in Arizona since 1951. She was a member of St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church in Sun City and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary-Wickenburg Lodge No. 2160. She is survived by daughters Nancy (Barney) Gibson of Bagdad, Ariz., Marie (Ken) Baker of Wickenburg, Ariz., Elsie (Bill) Roepke of Laramie, Wyo., and Fredericka (Dave) Moseley of Peoria, Ariz.; grandchildren Johanna, Fred, Kelly, Barney, Matthew, Becky and Kelsey; 11 great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by grandson Barney Bill Gibson and her husband Fred H. Wheadon. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. with Rosary at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2003 at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Funeral Mass is at 1 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2003 at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., in Sun City, Ariz. Interment will be at Sunland Memorial Park. Contributions suggested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ April 23, 2003, p. A12 from findagrave.com Betty Gibson Betty Gibson, 82, of Minden, died April 29, 2012, at Bethany Home in Minden. Betty K. (Reeves) Gibson was born on Feb. 7, 1930, at Nahant, S.D. Betty, formerly of Mullen and North Platte, married John "Bud" Gibson Jr. on Nov. 14, 1948. Betty graduated from Hyannis High School, after which she earned her teaching certificate from Chadron State Teachers College. She and husband Bud owned and operated the Mullen Cafe for 12 years. Additionally she taught for numerous years at various rural schools throughout the Sandhills. Survivors include her son, Dan Gibson, of Plattsmouth; daughter, Shari Bergmeier, of Kearney; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters, Ruby Sommers, of Omaha, Iola Richardson, of Arvada, Colo., and Evelyn Foster, of Sparks. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, John "Bud"; eldest son, Eddie; granddaughter, Ashley Bergmeier; and her siblings, Arthur, Ray, Lois, Hazel and Martha. A service was on May 18, at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church in Mullen with the Rev. Bill Graham officiating. Scattering of cremains will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family for later determination. Online condolences may be submitted to osrfh.com. O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. North Platte Telegraph May 25 to May 26, 2012 Sara L. Utter Sara L. Utter, 77, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 2, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island. She was born Dec. 26, 1932, to George and Hazel (Neal) Genau at North Platte. She graduated from North Platte High School. On June 2, 1978, Sara was united in marriage to James L. Utter at McCook. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in North Platte. Sara is survived by her husband, James, of North Platte; two nephews, Mike Genau, of Milligan, Colo., Darrin Genau, of La Junta, Colo.; and a sister-in-law, Marge Robinson of Jamestown, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, David. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. Cremation was chosen. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. North Platte Telegraph, The (NE) February 5, 2010 North Platte NE James L. Utter James L. Utter, 67, of North Platte, died May 13, 2013, at Golden Living Center in Broken Bow. Services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, May 24, at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte. Cremation was chosen. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. North Platte Telegraph May 18 to May 19, 2013. OBITUARY Warren Wesley Wilson JUNE 15, 1937 - JULY 7, 2015 Warren Wilson, 78, of Kansas City, MO, passed away July 7, 2015, at NorthCare Hospice. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at White Chapel Funeral Home. Warren was born June 15, 1937, in North Platte, Nebraska to Robert and Minnie (Neal) Wilson. After graduating high school, Warren enlisted with the United States Air Force serving eight years of duty, four years active and four years in the reserves. Warren went to work for AT&T in Omaha, Nebraska for five years after leaving the service, then shortly after moving to Kansas City where he retired from AT&T in 1999. Warren is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Wilson; sons, Kerry Wilson and Jon (Susan) Wilson; sister, Beverly (Garry) Luedke; three nieces and one nephew. In lieu of flowers, family suggest donations to the American Cancer Society. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstone-mo/warren-wilson-6511733