Obituaries

Marjorie M. (Smith) Schneider, 89 of Callaway, died peacefully Aug.

83, of Gothenburg, peacefully passed away at Hilltop Estates, surrounded by her loving family on Aug. 11, 2024.

age 84, of O’Neill, died Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Fred was born on April 27, 1940 in Arnold, to George E. and Dorothy M. (Booker) Morrison. Fred grew up and attended schools in Callaway, Arnold, Lawton, and Kimball. He graduated from Callaway High School. On July 12, 1958, he married Marilyn Spangler in Callaway. Fred enjoyed all sports and played football, basketball and ran track. Fred started his working career with the Jorgeson Well Company in Callaway, he also worked on an oil rig. In 1963, he started working for the Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas company in Sargent. His time with the gas company took him and his family to Broken Bow, Ainsworth, Randolph and O’Neill. He retired from the gas company in 1998 as regional manager. Fred was a member of the Bassett Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, serving several years as the Fire Chief. Fred enjoyed playing golf in the summer and bowling in the winter. After retirement, he enjoyed model railroading, and his grandkids fondly remember him as Grandpa Choo-Choo.

Mitchel Dean Geiser, age 70 of Arnold, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 11, 2024, surrounded by family at the UNMC in Omaha after a long-fought battle with cancer. Mitch was born on Sept. 15, 1953, in Arnold, to Lyle and Viola (Scott) Geiser. He learned his hard work ethic at a very young age, growing up on the Geiser ranch as the youngest of three brothers. He attended Arnold Public School where he developed his love for singing by participating in school musicals and choir before he graduated in 1971.

Rodney Ray Longmore, 70 of Callaway, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway. He was born on July 9, 1953, in Sutherland to Clarence Lewis and Ruby May (Matson) Longmore.

of Callaway, passed away on May 15, 2024, surrounded by family. Norman was born on March 14, 1941, to Carl and Wilma Johnson of Callaway. He was the oldest of six siblings. Norman graduated from Callaway High School in 1959. He married Wanda Pracht on Dec. 5, 1961. They lived in Callaway where they farmed and raised four children – three sons and one daughter. Norman was a simple man. He enjoyed the outdoors and camping- it was a love that was passed on to his children. When it rained, Norman would load the family up to go camping and fishing. Fishing became a passion and resulted in a few master angler awards. Norman’s other hobbies included shooting pool and playing cards.

of Callaway, died on May 17, 2024, at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on Jan. 15, 1943, to Marion and Lucille (Cool) Cantrell. Nancy was born at her Grandpa Hiram and Grandma Hazel Cool’s home in Callaway. Nancy started school at Upper Lodi School, east of Callaway. She attended this country school through the 6th grade and then attended and graduated from the Callaway Public Schools with the Class of 1961. Following graduation, Nancy began working for Dr. Tom Lucas in Broken Bow. She continued to work in the medical field as she worked for Dr. M.L. Chaloupka and Dr. Ron Sheppard at the Callaway Hospital and Medical Clinic. She was office manager at the Arnold Medical Clinic for 30 years, retiring in 2013.