OBITUARIES

Feb 3, 2020

Gary Charles Nies

Gary Charles Nies, 83 made his journey home to eternal rest on February 3, 2020 at Rapid City Regional Hospital.

He was born on October 27, 1936 in Camp Crook, SD to Theodore Edward Nies and Esther Viola Turbeville. He spent his youth herding sheep, ranching and farming near Draper, SD.

Feb 2, 2020

William Richard Van Kerrebrook, 75, of Pierre, SD, formerly of Gordon, NE, died Sunday February 2, 2020 at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. He was born March 31, 1944, in Gordon, NE to Oscar and Mary Ann Van Kerrebrook. He attended the Catholic School in Rushville and graduated from Rushville High School in the Class of 1962....

Feb 2, 2020

Kenneth George Tausan of Ogallala, NE died Sunday February 2, 2020 at the North Platte Care Center in North Platte, NE.

At the time of his passing Kenneth was 81. He was born on June 20, 1938 in Rushville, NE to Kenneth C. and Joella Waddill Tausan.

Kenny was a true cowboy, one of a...

Jan 30, 2020

Winston Robert Nelson, or Bub, as he would rather be called, passed away January 30, 2020 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, NE at the age of 100 years, 1 month and 4 days.

Bub was born the day after Christmas, 1919 to Elsie and Nels Nelson of rural Gordon. Bub was the fourth of...

Jan 29, 2020

Laurene Semans obituary

Laurene Ann Kutschara was born January 24, 1934 at Hay Springs, Nebraska to Gilbert and Agnes Kutschara.  Laurene joined an older sister, Irene.  She passed away at Crest View Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska January 29, 2020.

Laurene attended school in Hay Springs, Nebraska, graduating in 1953.  Following her graduation, she worked...

Jan 28, 2020

Daisy Lenora Morgan, age 97 died at Crest View Care Center on January 28, 2020. Funeral Services will be at the Immanuel Lutheran Church on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 11:00AM with Pastor Ann Sundberg officiating. There will be no graveside service. Refreshments or meal following.

Daisy was born at home on Feb. 6, 1922 near Obert,...

Jan 26, 2020

With deepest sorrow we announce that Kenneth L. Hooper, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff, where he had resided for the last four years.

Ken was born July 6, 1922 in Brownlee, Nebraska to Nuck and Sylvia (Hankins) Hooper.  He spent...

Jan 23, 2020

MARGERY HEYER SMITH

Margery Heyer was born September 13, 1920 to Henry and Anna Thornquist Heyer at their farm home near Gordon, Nebraska. Margery had an older sister, Elaine, and a younger brother, Dean. She passed away January 23, 2020 at Grove, Oklahoma.

Margery attended the first eight grades at the Sunny Knoll School. She...

Jan 21, 2020

Allen B. Shepard, age 78 of Rushville, Nebraska, died January 21, 2020, at his home in Rushville.

Allen was born on November 29, 1941 to Lester and Florence Shepard in Rushville, Nebraska.  He graduated from Rushville High School in 1960 and later from Milford Trade School. Allen married LaVera Reinmuth on June 26, 1966 in Rushville, Nebraska....

Jan 20, 2020

June (Eagen) Britton was born October 8, 1939 to Elmore and Mavis (Hutzell) Eagen in Worthington, Minnesota. June passed away on January 20, 2020 at the Ponderosa Villa in Crawford, Nebraska with her family by her side.

June lived her early years in Minnesota and moved to Crawford in 1953 at the age of 14 with her...

Jan 20, 2020

Wayne L Lembke passed away at his home on January 20, 2020 at age 85. Wayne was born October 14, 1934 at 604 King Street. Wayne was born to Carl and Martha (Lichte) Lembke. He was raised on the family farm 30 miles south, went to school at District 70 (Cottonwood School). Then went to Curtis Agricultural School in...

Jan 20, 2020

Helen Marie Kosmicki Berry passed away peacefully at her home south of Chadron on Monday January 20, 2020. Helen was loved by everyone for her playful sense of humor, open-mindedness, curiosity and empathy. She treasured family as a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife and mother. Helen adored animals, especially big dogs. She was passionate about gardening, reading, antiques,...

Jan 19, 2020

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

Jan 13, 2020

David Gilbert Hansen

CHADRON – David G. Hansen , 24, won his battle of life on January 13, 2020. He was born January 15, 1995 at Fort Benning, GA, the son of Jon Paul and Laura Lee(Segura) Hansen.

As an Army child, David traveled and lived in Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, South Dakota, and Nebraska....

Jan 13, 2020

Kelly Jay Parker was born April 25, 1964 in Chadron, NE to William Lote Parker and Corale “Dood” Vay Parker (Smith). He passed away at age 55 on January 13, 2020 in his home in Rapid City, SD of natural causes.

Kelly was raised in Hay Springs and enjoyed learning to work on vehicles from his dad...

Jan 13, 2020

December 8, 1960 – January 13, 2020

Gregory Bart Edwards, 59, died at home on Monday with many loved ones by his side. His death followed a year-long battle with cancer. Bart was born in Atkinson, Nebraska to Dennis (Buck) and Shirley Edwards. He attended school in Milford, Iowa, Norfolk, Nebraska, and Chadron, Nebraska where...

Jan 11, 2020

A celebration of life for Charles L. Iodence will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 4:30 PM at the Shared Outdoors Venue on the Iodence Ranch in Hemingford, Nebraska. The family asks that you please RSVP by calling Brian at (308)487-3426 by Thursday, July 30, 2020.

Charles L. Iodence August 2, 1929 – January 11,...

Jan 3, 2020

Roxie Ann Brown was born October 31, 1947 in Alliance, Nebraska to Reid Earl McCoy and Margaret Elizabeth (Walts) McCoy. She passed away January 3, 2020 at her home in Rushville, Nebraska.

Roxie married LaVern Roy Brown at the Presbyterian Church in Rushville, Nebraska on June 12, 1965 and spent 54 wonderful years together and they raised three...

Dec 31, 2019

Robert Patrick “Pat” Phillips, 84 of Oakland, Nebraska, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Oakland Heights Nursing Home.

He was born February 11, 1935 in Laramie, Wyoming to Robert and Eileen Phillips. The family moved to Alliance, Nebraska where Pat went to school at St Agnes Academy K-12. Pat enlisted in the army in 1953 and was...

Dec 31, 2019

Thomas T. Strasburger, 93, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday Dec. 31, 2019 at the Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff. The funeral services will be held Jan. 6, 1:30 PM at Pleasant Point Community Church with Pastor Jason Gantz officiating. Burial at Gordon Cemetery with a fellowship to follow at the Gordon Berean Church. A memorial has been...