OBITUARIES

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 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...

Nov 22, 2024

Marguerite Ellen Widtfeldt

December 6, 1936 - November 22, 2024

Marguerite began her next journey in search of old friends and family members who had passed before her, stating recently that she would reunite with her second daughter, Susan, soon. While holding her hand and talking to Susan’s oldest daughter, Marguerite took her last breath Friday morning in Stanton where she has...

Nov 18, 2024

William "Bill" Wigington Jr.

 Bill Wigington of Chadron, Nebraska passed away November 18, 2024.

 Bill was born July 28th, 1936, in Huron, South Dakota to William and Elva Wigington. He was raised in Huron and attended high school there, while there he met his future bride, Rita Justus. 

 Immediately after graduating high school in 1955 Bill joined the US Air Force where, after...

Nov 16, 2024

Nov 13, 2024

Chadron – Larry D. Redfern, 89, passed away November 13, 2024 after a short bout with pneumonia. He was born February 3, 1935 in Hay Springs, NE, the son of Carl H and Grace M (Snook) Redfern. His family lived just outside of Hay Springs on a farm a few miles from where his future wife Marilyn’s family lived. The...

Nov 12, 2024

Nguyet M. (Moon) Stivers (nee Nguyen) was born in Sóc Trăng, French Indochina (South Vietnam) on February 25, 1936. Moon grew up in Saigon, where she received Catholic schooling from primary through post-graduate school. She earned a law degree and was a practicing attorney in the 1960's.

Moon was married to Willard “Bill” Stivers until his death in 1980. Bill was...

Nov 12, 2024

LaVerna Rae Keller Paul passed away November 12, 2024, in Kearney, NE. She was born February 19, 1951, in Mullen, NE to Ray and Callona Keller. She was the third of 4 children and was raised on the family ranch northeast of Mullen. She attended country schools in Cherry County through 5th grade. In September 1962 the family moved to...

Nov 12, 2024

A celebration of the life of Cleone Ann Hoyda will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Christ Community Church in Crawford with Pastor Steve Mallery officiating. Burial will be at the Crawford Cemetery. 

Cleone was born October 24, 1935, in Hay Springs, Nebraska, to her parents, George and Oleta (Waldron) Hoyda. She went home to be...

Nov 10, 2024

Carol Ann Koehn (nee Butcher) was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 13, 1936, as the first child of William and Anna Butcher (nee Koletty). Carol grew up in Queens, New York. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Wellesley College and a master’s degree from Columbia University. She worked for Time magazine in the 1960s as a researcher.

Carol was...

Nov 9, 2024

Rhiannon Rae Martin More commonly known as “Rhi” Passed away, November 9th 2024 at her home in Rushville Nebraska. She was born October 2nd, 1982 In Chadron Nebraska, Father Michael Martin and Mother Fern Martin(Mesteth) Rhi spent most of her school years in Chadron then finishing high school in Crawford. She was married in 2004 to Dustin bagneschi and they...

Nov 7, 2024

John Landreth was born April 22, 1968, to Vern and Velma Earline (Post) Landreth in Rushville, Nebraska. He died November 7, 2024, after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 56.

John grew up in the country with his parents and two siblings, Donald and Janet. His love for animals and farming started at an early age....