Funeral services for Hughie Rose, 86, of Ekalaka, were held February 22 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating.

Hughie passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka.

Hughie John Rose was born January 24th, 1934, to Harry and Anita Ewalt Rose in Ekalaka. He grew up on the ranch north of the Chalk Buttes. Hughie married Virginia Nagy from Frenchtown on October 17th, 1958. To this union, three children were born: Nancy, Russell, and Patricia. In the early 60s and a few years in the 90s, Hughie spent some time working seasonal jobs...