Obituaries

May 6, 2018

Thomas George Kleba, “Tommy,” passed away May 6, 2018 at the Nevada State Veteran’s Home in Boulder City, NV, after a short illness.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Clara, his brother, Max, and two sisters, Anna Zacher and Teckla Weber. Born December 4, 1933, Tommy married Sandra, “Sandy,” Houlihan on July 27, 1974. They...

May 5, 2018

Don Lance, born Donald H. Mielanczak passed away on May 5th, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the age of 70. He was the husband of Nancy Lance, married 33 years.

Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of Henry and Alice Mielanczak. Don was very musically gifted, having mastered multiple instruments. He served as Music...

May 5, 2018

Born August 7, 1920, Baker, Oregon.   Served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1952.  Honorably discharged.  Worked for Consolidated Freightways, retiring after 37 years.    Owner of the Bar ND Curly Horse Ranch,  Winnemucca, Nevada.   Registered breeder of ABC horses and President of the Registry.   Member of the Sacramento County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, serving while Ronald Reagan was Governor of California...

Apr 30, 2018

Ms. Darleen Fagg (Nee Fenkel) was born on March 16, 1926 in Eureka, Utah.  Darleen loved the United States of America and the state of Nevada.  She was an avid supporter of Hillsdale College, the VFW, and the DAV.  During WWII she worked as secretary to the officers in charge of the Hawthorne Army Depot.  She married Harlan Fagg...

Apr 29, 2018

Basil Allen Frank passed peacefully at the Nevada State Veterans Home on April 29, 2018. He was 86. The son of Pauline and Samuel Frank, he was born and raised in Brooklyn, and a proud member of The Saxons, a boys club. He served as an Army medic in the Korean War. Like his father, he was a successful...

Apr 22, 2018

Arlene Arlys Humphrey passed away at home, with family at her side, on Sunday April 22, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer.  Arlene was born in Stanton, North Dakota on August 10, 1942 to Susan and Emil Grosz.  Her family moved to Wenatchee, Washington in 1964 to be closer to family.  Arlene went to beauty school...

Apr 20, 2018

Rodman Frederick Dietrich, age 80, of Boulder City passed away on April 20, 2018.  He was born in Las Vegas, NV on September 10, 1937 to Joseph and Vera Dietrich.  He was raised in Nelson, NV and loved growing up in the desert. He was a true desert rat and a rock hound.  He spent most of his life...

Apr 20, 2018

Edward “Ed” Luther Waymire, June 19, 1929 – April 20, 2018.  Ed was born in Wichita, Kansas to Homer and Erma Waymire.  Ed’s family moved to Southern California when he was just a boy where Ed lived most of his life.  Ed possessed an abundance of energy and curiosity for all things, especially things that were mechanical in nature. ...

Apr 15, 2018

James Douglas Schwarzer, “Jim”, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018.  He was born in Austin, Texas on May 17, 1935.  He is survived by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Rita, a son James Jr. of Austin, daughter, Joni Schwarzer of South Dakota.  Also one grandson Cliff, residing in Austin, one granddaughter, Amanda...

Apr 12, 2018

David Berner, age 86, of Middletown, PA , passed away on April 12, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV with family present.  He was born on November 2, 1931 in Philidelphia, PA to Carl and Grace (Hossler)  Berner.

He served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. He married Irene Ebersole in...

Apr 10, 2018

Leanel “Lee” Lamont Loughner passed away on April 10, 2018.  Lee was an overcomer, always finding the strength through God to be victorious.  His compassion for others was displayed by his life’s attitude of “Find a Need and Fill It”.  He and his twin brother Albert were born in Jeanette, PA, May 3, 1929 to Agnes and James Loughner. ...

Apr 8, 2018

Joan Ewing, age 86, passed away on April 8, 2018 in Boulder City, NV.  She was born on April 17, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Harriett and Leon Shields.  Joan married Robert Ewing on November 17, 1952 in Chicago, IL.

Robert served in the US Coast Guard for 21 years which allowed Robert and Joan...

Mar 30, 2018

Thomas James Dixon, age 71, passed away on March 30, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.  He was born on June 4, 1946 in Bremerton, WA to Thomas Dixon and Joyce Brown Dixon.  He moved from San Diego to Las Vegas around 1969.

He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War...

Mar 29, 2018

David Arden Powell, 76, passed away in Bullhead, Arizona, on March 29. David lived in Boulder City for the past 56 years. He worked as a steel worker and a tile setter. David lived his life fulfilling his most treasured role of father and grandfather. When anyone would ask him how his day was, whether it was a good...

Mar 14, 2018

Steve Williams, 70, passed away at his home on March 14, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery on March 28 at 12:40 p.m. Prior to the service, a gathering of friends and family will be at the Yellowstone room at Sun City MacDonald Ranch Community Center at from 8:30-10 a.m.  A celebration...

Mar 12, 2018

Becky Leonhardt Bradley passed away on March 12, 2018 in Henderson, NV.  She was born January 27, 1969 at Hill Airforce Base in Ogden, UT.  She was the oldest child born to David and Mary Leonhardt, and older sister to Clint, Donelle and Nathan.  Becky spent her early childhood traveling the world with her family.  At the age of...

Mar 10, 2018

Lorraine Frances Landman Georgeson passed away on March 10, 2018 in Boulder City, NV.  She was born January 22, 1924, in Port Angeles, WA. She was the third of seven children of John and Leah Mounier Landman. She spent her childhood in Sault Sainte-Marie, MI and Ogdensburg, NY. Upon the death of her father, the family relocated...

Mar 9, 2018

Barbara Joan Huwe, age 87, departed this life to be with the Lord on March 9, 2018. Barbara was born September 14, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Arthur and Esther Ottinger of Chaska, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years and the love of her life, Ralph Arthur Huwe.

Mar 8, 2018

Harry L. Smith, 95, of Boulder City, NV, died Thursday, March 8, 2018, at home. He was born July 17, 1922, in Sharon, TN, the oldest son of the late H. L. and Amanda Maude (Wyman) Smith.

Harry grew up in Paris, TN, and Paducah, KY, where he went to Tilghman High School, lettering in...

Mar 6, 2018

Mary Lynn Koster, age 60, of Boulder City, NV, passed away on March 6, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV.  She was born on July 23, 1957 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Clarence and Phyllis Koster.  She graduated from South Sioux City High School in Nebraska.  After she graduated she lived in many places including San Fransico, CA.  She finally...