OBITUARIES

Jan 14, 2025

Merlyn Leonard Jacobson was born on August 26, 1963, to Myron and Virginia Jacobson in Rushville, Nebraska. From a young age, Merlyn displayed a love for the simple joys of life, growing up surrounded by the open plains and learning the values of hard work. He attended Clinton Elementary School and graduated from Gordon High School in 1981.

After high school,...

Jan 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sterling C. Murdock July 13, 1948 – January 14, 2025

Sterling C. Murdock, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on July 13, 1948, in Chadron, Nebraska. Sterling's life was a testament to hard work, resilience, and an unwavering connection to the...

Jan 13, 2025

Vivian Mae Ainslie, age 94, was called into her eternal home on Jan. 13, 2025, while residing at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, Hay Springs, NE. Vivian was born on July 30, 1930 at St. Onge, SD to Emmett Glenn & Ayles (Blundell) Gowin. Vivian and her family lived in South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska while growing up. At one time...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

Richard “Dick” A. Smith, 72, of Merriman, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A celebration of life will be held this spring in Merriman, NE.

 Richard was born on October 27, 1952, to Curtiss N. and Goldie G. (Huckins) Smith in Rushville, Nebraska. He was the third of four children, joining brothers James (“Jim”) and...

Jan 5, 2025

Edward Harry Henschel, age 90, of Martin, SD passed away peacefully at his home on January 5th, 2025. Eddie was born on April 23, 1934, in Martin, SD to Frieda (Lavine) Henschel and Harry Henschel. Eddie grew up on a farm 3 miles west of Martin. He had one sister, Darlene (Henschel) Pich. He graduated from Bennett Co High School...

Dec 23, 2024

Naomi Kathryn Rezek (11/29/1923 – 12/23/2024) departed this world from the Chadron Community Hospital on Monday December 23, 2024 to rejoin her husband.

Naomi, daughter of Herman Max and Vernona Kathryn Kutchara, was born and raised in Hay Springs, NE. After graduation from Hay Springs High School, class of 1941, she attended Success Business College in Denver Colorado. While attending college...

Dec 21, 2024

Funeral services for Dan D. Rhembrandt will be held Saturday December 28, 2024. Dan passed away on December 21, 2024, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

Dan was born in Albuquerque, NM. on April 7, 1957, to Carl Rhembrandt and Sylva Haines (Rhembrandt). On July 30, 1982, he married his wife Betty Vrbka (Rhembrandt). With this marriage, Dan gained two...

Dec 20, 2024

Darlene K Nissen entered into eternal rest on Friday December 20th, 2024, service and celebration of her life will be at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Mirage Flats, NE December 27, 2024 at 10:00 am. 

Darlene Kay Williams was born on January 23, 1939, in Ainsworth, NE to Glen E and R. LaVonne (Roberts) Williams. She was the oldest of 3...

Dec 18, 2024

Arthur (Arty) Vinton Arty Vinton, age 63, of Gordon passed away Wednesday December 18th, 2024 at Monument Health in Rapid City SD. Arty was born on November 4th, 1961 in Rushville NE to Joe and Martha Vinton. Arty attended elementary school in Eli, Merriman and Gordon. He attended Gordon High school where he was very active in FFA. He graduated...

Dec 16, 2024

Dec 13, 2024

Carol Lois Mohler was born on April 23, 1942 in Hay Springs, NE to Herman and Alice Mohler. She had an older sister, Alta (Widtfeldt), and a younger brother Wayne. Carol’s mother passed away when Carol was 2, right after the birth of Wayne.

Carol graduated from Hay Springs High School. She was married to Francis (Pete) Petersen They had two...

Dec 9, 2024

Susanne Evans was born to John and Reva Evans in Rushville, Nebraska on May 15, 1935.

She joined her Lord on December 9, 2024, at Gordon Countryside Care.

She graduated from Gordon High School in 1952 and attended the University of Nebraska and graduated with a degree in Music Education. Her life revolved around music, golf, cars, cats, and Nebraska Husker football....

Dec 7, 2024

We announce with deep sorrow the passing of Gloria Marie Kumagai, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 92, at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, NE. Born on June 11, 1932 in Baltimore, MD to Charles and Anna Scheiner, Gloria's life was a testament to dedication and compassion. Family was Gloria's greatest treasure, a sentiment she...

Dec 6, 2024

 Floyd Henry Waggener (Bud) was born on February 15, 1922, in Missouri Valley, Iowa along with his identical twin Lloyd. There would be eleven Waggener children for Alonzo and Elizabeth. Dad Said, “they had everything but money”.

 The twins decided to join the Army Air Corp after the Bombing of Pearl Harbor. Not having good enough eyesight to be pilots, they...

Dec 6, 2024

Wilma Eileen Sternhagen Eaton, age 88, died peacefully at her home surround by family on December 6, 2024. She was born on October 7, 1936, the daughter of Elmer and Jennie Sternhagen, in Crawford, NE at the home of her grandparents.

She married Gordon “Skip” Eaton on March 18, 1956 at the United Methodist Church in Chadron. They had one son...

Dec 5, 2024

Funeral services for Harold L Andrews who died at his rural Sioux County, Nebraska home December 5, 2024, it will be held December 12 at the Methodist Church in Harrison, NE. John Dinsley will conduct the services.

Born at his family’s rural Weld County, Colorado home, April 25, 1934, Harold was the son of Jacob and Lottie Andrews, (the family name,...

Dec 5, 2024

On April 24, 1943, Louie and Priscilla Matthesen and daughter, Virginia were blessed with baby Larry Dean Matthesen. He was later joined by his brother, Craig Reid Matthesen. From elementary school to obtaining a Masters degree, Larry attended school in Chadron, Nebraska. Larry served as his class president from seventh to tenth grade. He also earned his Eagle Scout honor...

Nov 27, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Toby Thomas Phillips on November 27th at 27 years of age. Born on July 10, 1997, Toby was a rambunctious child who grew up loving fast cars and street bikes. He lived a free-spirited and fast-paced life and continued to do so until his final day. Toby adored his...

Nov 25, 2024

Wallace (Wally) Lavern Goff was born September 27, 1934 in Chadron, NE to Waldo and Irene Goff.

 Wally grow up in Western Nebraska with distinct memories of helping his parents work Chadron State Park where they lived for a few years. In his early teens, his father passed away, making Wally the “man of the family.” He fulfilled this responsibility faithfully...