OBITUARIES

May 6, 2023

Joe Blanco Sr born in 1923 in Craig CA to Heraldo Blanco and Andrea Rojas Blanco. In 1930 they migrated to Nebraska as his dad passed away when he was between ages 6 and 7. His Mother had 9 kids. They lived on the farm and worked as crop workers on the farm. They did hard labor, harvesting all...

May 5, 2023

Funeral Services for Bobby Bernhardt formerly of Hay Springs, Nebraska will be held Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM at United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Burial will be held in Hay Springs City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5-7 PM

at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.

Bobby...

May 4, 2023

Memorial Services for Robert Kenning

will be held at a later date.

Robert passed away on May 4, 2023 at Chadron, Nebraska

Mr. Kenning was born on November 28, 1950 in Beatrice, Nebraska.

He was 72.

A memorial has been established and donations may be sent in care of...

May 4, 2023

David Lynn Wyatt, 87 of Chadron, NE, passed away on May 4, 2023 peacefully in the comfort of his home with his daughter, Lee Ann by his side. Dave was born on April 17. 1936 to Roger & Evalene Wyatt of Missoula, Montana. He attended public school in Missoula and later graduated from the University of Montana. On December...

May 3, 2023

Memorial services for Wilma Jo Wolfe Sherrill of Chadron will be held at the Chadron Church of Christ at 502 Mears St in Chadron NE on Monday, May 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM with a luncheon following. Date and time are pending at this time.

Wilma was born on August 4, 1938 in Ainsworth, Nebraska, the only...

May 2, 2023

Funeral Services for Sandra K. Blake formerly of Chadron, Nebraska

will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at 10:00 AM

at United Methodist Church in Chadron, Nebraska.

Burial will be held at Nebraska Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM.

Sandra passed away on May 2, 2023 in...

Apr 29, 2023

Phyllis Jean Anderson, age 88 of Rushville, Nebraska passed away on April 29, 2023 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

A Private family service to celebrate her life will held on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  Inurment will be held in the Fairview Cemetery in Rushville, Nebraska.

Phyllis was born January 11, 1935 in Spokane, Washington to Lester...

Apr 26, 2023

Graveside Services for Betty Sterkel

will be held Monday, May 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM

at Hay Springs City Cemetery in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Betty passed away on April 26, 2023 at Gilbert, Arizona.

Mrs. Sterkel was born on October 7, 1925 in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

She was 97....

Apr 24, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Alice Brewer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 24, 2023

Rick Burleigh, 60, of Gordon, Nebraska, died suddenly on April 24, 2023, at Rapid City, SD. He was born November 19, 1962, in Gordon, NE, to Jerry and Barbara Burleigh.

Rick graduated from Gordon High School, then went on to get an Associate of AG degree and a Bachelor of Science in AG Economics degree from the...

Apr 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, Brayton Ray Hathorn.

Brayton was 16 years old and was a sophomore at Gordon-Rushville High School. He was a member of the football team, wrestling team, and Jr. Niobrara Sportsman Club. Brayton brought so much love and joy into our lives and...

Apr 21, 2023

Barbara Eitemiller, beloved mother, teacher and grandmother age 86 of Chadron, Nebraska passed away on April 21,2023. Born to the late Alfred and lda(Wallingford) Riggs on June 17th, 1936 in Evansville Indiana.

She grew up in a hard working farming family and community, her love of animals was evident throughout her life. Barb attended High School in...

Apr 21, 2023

Peggy Marie Louden was born in Gordon, Nebraska, on June 5, 1947, to Ethel (Hicks) and Quincy Louden. Peggy passed away on April 21, 2023, at Rapid City, South Dakota. She grew up on the family farm west of Martin, SD, with her siblings, Garry, Betty, and Susan.

Peggy graduated from Bennett County High School in 1967....

Apr 20, 2023

Robert Melvin Morsett, 93, of Rushville, Nebraska, died April 20, 2023, at Gordon Countryside Care with family by his side. He was born June 14, 1929, in Bennett County, South Dakota, to Frank and Pearl Morsett.

Bob met the love of his life Leora Belsky, and they were married July 21, 1951, at Martin, South Dakota. They...

Apr 18, 2023

Funeral services for 35-year old Samantha McCoy of Chadron, NE, are Tues, April 25, 2023 at 10:00 at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron.

Samantha Jo McCoy was born in Chadron on July 18th, 1987, to Ranita McCoy, the second of five children. She passed away on April 18, 2023, at her home in Chadron

Samantha was...

Apr 18, 2023

Jaxon Alexander James May was born on December 5, 2022, in Chadron, Nebraska, to Colbi Wolkins and Vincent May. Jaxon came home from the hospital to see a very excited big sister, Presley Wolkins. Jaxon was at home with mom, dad, and big sister for exactly one week before he got sick. At just 7 days old Jaxon started...

Apr 15, 2023

Funeral Services for Sandy Welch of Chadron, Nebraska

will be held Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 10:00 AM

at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska

Burial will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota at a later date.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 19, 2023 from...

Apr 12, 2023

Judene Adair Beguin (Judy) was born to Henry and Marge Schumacher May 30,1943 in Neligh, Nebraska. She passed away April 12, 2023, in Chadron, Nebraska. She attended Neligh Public School until the fourth grade. The family then moved to Holyoke, Colorado where she finished her elementary years and attended Holyoke High School.

She married Ron Berryman and...

Apr 11, 2023

Patrick Jay Shald (1942-2023)

Pat Shald, age 80, died on Tuesday, April 11,2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.  Pat was born May 18,1942 to Ferd and Gladys Shald in Gordon, Nebraska.  Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 6,2023 at 2:00 PM in the Gordon City Auditorium in Gordon, Nebraska.

Pat had...

Apr 8, 2023

Maria Antoinette “Toni” McDonough. Toni McDonough, 61, of Chadron and Gordon, NE, passed away April 8, 2023, at her home. She was born May 10, 1961, in San Jose, CA, to Martin John III and Jacqueline Yvonne (Rizzo) McDonough.

Toni attended Chadron Schools and graduated from Chadron High School in 1979.

Our beautiful Toni left...