OBITUARIES

Sep 19, 2020

On September 19, 2020 Clyde Lefler Jr. of Gordon, Nebraska passed away at age 78 with family holding his hand and praying with him. He was in hospice at his daughter’s home in Longmont, Colorado. Earlier in the day he would say hello and reach up to give a hug to his daughter-in-law. A remarkable strength and humility with...

Sep 18, 2020

Memorial service for Jason Patrick Cisneros will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska. Jason passed away on September 18, 2020 at his home in Chadron, Nebraska.

Jason was born on January 23, 1974 in Chadron Nebraska. He graduated from Chadron High School and received...

Sep 16, 2020

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

Sep 15, 2020

Memorial services for Jerry McCance of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the First Congregational Church in Chadron, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Jerry passed away on September 15, 2020 at the Chadron Community Hospital.

Mr. McCance was born on July 16,...

Sep 14, 2020

Charles Marvin Malmberg was born to Emil and Vera Malmberg in Gordon, NE, January 12, 1929. He passed away September 14, 2020 at Rapid City, SD. Charlie was the first of 7 seven children and spent his childhood on various ranches throughout the sandhills.

After graduating from the Agricultural High School in Curtis, NE, Charlie served in...

Sep 14, 2020

Opal Viola Hess Hanley was born at the White Star Hotel in Chadron Nebraska on January 23, 1923 to Raymond and Elsie Palmer Hess and passed to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 14, 2020.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 10:00 am at The Harrison Bible Church.  Opal’s Grandmother, Rhoda Hess was the proprietor...

Sep 12, 2020

Kiel David Cook passed away unexpectedly in Martin, South Dakota on September 12th, 2020 at the age of 35.

Kiel was born on July 18th, 1985 in Gordon, Nebraska to Kenny & Nancy Cook. He attended Central Elementary School until 5th grade when his family moved to Tuthill, SD where he was the final 8th grade graduate...

Sep 5, 2020

Leonard James Anderson was born on March 27, 1929 Lakeside, NE to James and Ada (Orr) Anderson.  He passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 in Gordon. Leonard grew up and attended school near Lakeside.

He was united in marriage to Jacklyn Schmidt on June 6, 1948 and engaged in farming on his in-laws farm north of...

Sep 5, 2020

Maren G. Rous, 78, of Batesland, S.D., passed away at her home on September 5, 2020.

Maren was the New Year baby born January 2, 1942, in Gordon Nebraska, to Ray M. Crabb and Anna M. (Krell) Crabb.     After graduating from Gordon High School, she started working at Consumer Public Power.   On June 10th, 1962 she married...

Sep 3, 2020

Graveside services for Wanda “Susie” Stone will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Hay Springs City Cemetery in Hay Springs, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Wanda Delores Lowry was born on June 6, 1923 to Harold and Eyvonne Lowry at Morrill, Nebraska. Her grandma called her Susie, and most people...

Aug 31, 2020

Willard Dean Wellnitz was born on the last day of Spring in 1930 at his parent’s, Herbert and Caroline (Jungck) Wellnitz, home south of Rushville and passed away on August 31st at Gordon Memorial Hospital after 90 years of living life to the fullest.

Willard attended grade school at District #78, high school in Rushville, and attended...

Aug 28, 2020

John W. Kirk, 58, of Pine Ridge, SD, passed away Friday August 28, 2020 in Rapid City after a long fight with cancer. He was born October 17, 1961 in Durango, CO to parents Jack W. Kirk and Essie Jackson.

John grew up and graduated from Pine Ridge High School in 1979. He attended the San Juan...

Aug 27, 2020

Lane Matthew Troester, from Marsland, Nebraska was born on November 20, 1987 and passed away on August 27, 2020.

Lane was born in Chadron, Nebraska, the middle son to Bruce and Vicki Troester. He, along with his brothers were homeschooled for most of their school career, but Lane finished his high school career by graduating from Crawford...

Aug 24, 2020

Troy Lee Lyons died unexpectedly at his home in Hay Springs, Nebraska, on August 23, 2020, at the age 30.

Troy Lyons is survived by his parents Rhonda Lyons (Alan Carter) and Troy Williams, his daughter who he claimed adoption to Emery, his main companion was his dog Chopper, whom he loved more than anything, and many...

Aug 22, 2020

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

Aug 21, 2020

Charles Russell DeWitt was born on February 26th, 1939 in Rushville, NE to Russell and Ghita DeWitt. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1957 and then attended Chadron State College for a short time. During this time he sang and played his guitar on the country show Curly’s Corral. He met the love of his life, Bonnie Joyce...

Aug 21, 2020

Myra Middleton Omelanuk (96) passed away on August 21, 2020, at Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska.

Myra was born January 30, 1924, in Augusta, Georgia, to Edgar Rawls Middleton and Cora Pitner Middleton.  She had two older sisters, Mary Middleton Judy and Cora Middleton Schoolcraft.   Her youth was spent living amongst a large extended...

Aug 19, 2020

An open house to honor the life of Deena Collins will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2020 from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Art Center in Chadron, Nebraska.

Hay Springs - Deena S. Collins, 67, died unexpectedly August 19, 2020, at her home.  She was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on February 25,1953 to Phyllis and Paul Dodge....

Aug 18, 2020

A memorial service for Dona Fleming will be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska with Pastor Steve Mallery officiating. Burial will be at the Montrose Cemetery.

Dona Dell (White) Fleming passed peacefully with her daughters by her side August 18, 2020 at Crestview Care Center. Dona was born May...

Aug 11, 2020

Emory James Scherbarth was born on April 21, 1937 to Leonard and Vera Scherbarth at their home near Hay Springs, Nebraska. He went to be with God at Sunrise on August 11, 2020 and will be buried at 7:00PM sunset the same evening at Deer Haven, the family cemetery that he planned.

Emory went to...