Graveside Service for Jimmie Epke, age 84 of Valentine, NE, is at 11:00 am on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Reception at the United MEtodist Church in Valentine following the graveside service. Survivors include: Daughter- Joni Jorgenson of Hershey, NE. Son Sam Epke of Ankorage, AK.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Verona Douville, age 73 of St. Francis, SD, passed away in Mitchell, SD on Friday, November 15, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 21st at St. Francis Indian School High School Gym. Burial is at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Francis. Survivors include: Husband- Victor Douville., Children- Sybil Douville, Cornell Douvillem Kateri Douville, Harold White Hat, Sr. and Nicole Spotted Tail. Siblings- Haroldine, Valentine, Charlie, David and Richard White Hat.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is i charge of the arrangements.

Verona Douville, age 73 of St. Francis, SD, passed away in Mitchell, SD on Friday, November 15, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 21st at St. Francis Indian School High School Gym. Burial is at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Francis. Survivors include: Husband- Victor Douville., Children- Sybil Douville, Cornell Douvillem Kateri Douville, Harold White Hat, Sr. and Nicole Spotted Tail. Siblings- Haroldine, Valentine, Charlie, David and Richard White Hat.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is i charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for Charles E. Hughes, age 77 of Johnstown, NE, are on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth, NE. Inurnment to follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery with Military Honors. Charles Hughes passed away Friday, November 15th at the Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, NE.  Survivors include: Wife- Mary Lou Hughs of Johnstown, NE. Children- Daylene Fox of St., Paul, NE, Tiffani Naprstek of Johnstown, NE, Chris Carr of Kearney, NE and Matt Hughes of Kearney, NE. Mother- Doris Hughes of Ainsworth, NE. Sisters- Elaine Davis of Clearwater, FL and Lonnie Waters of Texarkana, TX.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Elsie Huber is at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church near Norris, SD. Burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. Elsie Huber passed away Friday, November 15th at Regional Health Hospoce House in Rapid City, SD. Survivors include: Sons- Willam of Parmelee and Torey of White River, SD. Daughter- Donna Huber of Rapid City, SD.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Phyllis Reese Pavelka passed away at Westhills Retirement Village in rapid City, SD on Friday, November 15, 2019. Funeral Services are on Wednesday, November 20th at 11:00 am at the Valentine Presbyterian Church in Valentine, NE. Survivors includeL Daughter- Virginia Pavelka Luke. Son- Brian Jay Pavelka. Sister- Sylvia Andres.

Kirk Funeral Home of Rapid City is in charge of the arrangements.

Gerald Running Enemy, age 64, of Longmont, CO passed away November 11, 2019. Funeral is at 1 pm Monday November 18th at St. Bridget’s Church in Rosebud. Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Spring Creek, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Lester Fool Bull, age 54 of St. Francis, SD, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Fueral Service is on Sunday, November 17th at St. Francis Indian School Elementary Gym. Burial is at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis. Survivors include: Daughter- Leslie Fool Bull. Stepson- John Four Horns, Jr. Brothers- Rueben Fool Bull, Ronald Fool Bull and Benjamin Fool Bull, Jr..

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Leroy Sleepibng Bear passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 in Rosebud, SD. Funeral Services are at 2:00 pm on November 20th at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud. Burial is at Mato Istima Cemetery in Rosebud. Survivors include: Wife- Renee Sleeping Bear and children. Mother- Theresa Sharpfish and brother and sister..

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside services for Zelma Dean, age 93 of Valentine, NE, is on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Zelma Dean passed away in Ainsworthm, NE on Monday, November 11th.

Pier Funeral Home of Lusk, WY is in charge of the arrangements.

Roger Allen, age 61, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 near Eagle Butte, SD. Funeral Service is  on Saturday, November 16th at 10:00 am at Ben Reifel Auditorium in Mission, SD with final meal sponsored by the Todd County School District Teachers and Staff at 2:00 pm following the funeral. Burial is a Private Family Internment.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Antonia “Lottie” Fallis, age 63 of Horse Creek, SD, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Rosebud Hospital in Rosebud, SD. Funeral Service is at 11:00 on Thursday, November 14th at the Lokota Chapel in White River, SD. Burial is at the old St. James Cemetery, Horse Creek, SD. Survivors include: Children- Charlie Fallis, Elizabeth Hope Fallis, Terry Two Hawk and Nellie Two Hawk. Siblings- Fremont Fallis and Naomi Dykes.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Ariel Renee Arcoren, infant daughter of Octavia Clark and Buzz Arcoren, was born and passed in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, November 1, 2019. Funeral Services are at 510:00 am on Saturday, November 9th at the Tiospaye Church in Mission, sd. Burial is at Holy Faily Cemetery north of Mission, SD. Survivors include: Parents- Octavia Clark and Buzz Arcoren of Valentine, NE. Siblings- Kyla Clark, Kyler Arcoren, Taven Arcoren, Buzz ArcorenII and Lily Arcoren.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Tom Miller, age 89, is on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Valentine, NE. Burial to follow at Mouint Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Tom Miller passed away on Sunday, November 3rd in North Platte. NE. Survivors include: Sister- Annabelle of Valentine, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Arthur Fairchild, age 84 of Valentine, NE, is at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Arthur Fairfield passed away Saturday, November 2nd at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine.  Survivors include: Wife- Rita of Valentine, NE. Daughter- Callie Kreutner of Valentine, NE. son- Clare Fairfield of Coralville, IA. Sister- Madelyn Hoven of Garrison, SD.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth Kornely, age 79 of Valentine, NE, is on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial to be at a later date. Ruth Kornely passed away Saturday, November 2nd at Pine View Good Samaritan Center in Valentine. Survivors include: Daughters- Nancy Kornely of Mission, SD and Jenny Kornely of Valentine, NE. Sons- Bob Kornely of Mission, SD and Brian Kornely of Rapid City, SD. Brothers- Ron Bordeaux of Gehring, NE, Dr. Richard Bordeaux of Mission, SD and Dr. Roger Bordeaux of Albuquerque, NM. Sister- Rhonda Haukaas of St. Francis, SD.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Aileen Marshall, age 10 of Parmelee, SD, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019 near Tyndall, SD. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 8th at the Parmelee Community Building. Burial is int St. Mark’s Cemetery at Lower Upper Cut Meat, SD. Survivors include: Mother- Jessica Marshall. Brother- Jason James Marshall. 

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Hermine Crazy Cat, age 65 of Spring Creek, SD, passed away in Denver, CO on Monday, October 28, 2019. Funeral is at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 6th at the Spring Creek School Gym. Burial is at St. Andrew Episcopal Cemetery, in Spring Creek, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Franklin T. “Bruce” Young, age78 of Parmelee, SD, passed away at Rosebud Hospital on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 2nd at St Agnes Hall in Parmelee. Burial at White Cloud Cemetery in Parmelee.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral service for Ed Swanson, age 78, of Valentine, NE is on Friday, November 1, 2019, at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Mr. Swanson passed away October 28, 2019 in Valentine. Survivors include: Wife – Scherry of Valentine, Daughter – Beth Swanson of Sioux Falls, SD, Son – Jon of Sioux Falls, SD, and Brother – Lavern of Ft. Collins, CO. 

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Malia Emery, age 36, of Aberdeen, SD, passed away at her home on October 26, 2019. Funeral service is at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud, SD. Burial at a later date.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Service for Craig Thornton, age 57 of Valentine, NE, is on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 3:00 pn at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Inurnment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Craig Thornton passed away on Wednesday, October 23rd at Pine View Good Samaritan Center in Valentine. Survivors include: Brother- Kevin Thornton of Valentine, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Clarence Nollett, age 90 of Valentine, NE, is on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Clarence Nollett passed away on Monday, October 21st at Pine View Good Samaritan Center in Valentine. Survivors includeL Brothers- Norman of Valentine, NE and Martin of Valentine, NE. Sister- Carol Lunsford of Chapman, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

John Henry “Jack” Brunson, age 69, passed away on Sunday, October 20. 2019 in Hot Springs, SD. Services are at the Chamberlain-McColley’s Funeral Home Theater in Hot Springs on Saturday, October 26th at 1:00 pm. Burial is at the Black Hills National Cemetery on Monday, October 28th at 1:00 pm. Survivors include: Wife- Cindy. Sons- Sterling of Edgemont, SD and Dakota of Missouri. Daughter- Brandy of Rapid City, SD. Sister- Sue Byrd of Belle  Fourche, SD. Brother Jim of North Platte, NE.

Chamberlain-McColley’s Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Clem Schaefer age 96 of Valentine will be held on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  Survivors include: Children – Betty Quick, Kenneth Schaefer, Shirley Knudsen, Janice Satra, Siblings – Lynn Schaefer and Ruthie Ferris.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Howard Lee Mooney, age 75 of Hastings, NE, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:00 am on Friday, October 25th at St. Cecelia Catholic Church in Hastings. Burial is at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Survivors include:L Wife- Marcella Mooney of Hastings, NE. Son- William Mooney of Hastings, NE. Brother- Adolph Dwain Mooney of Big Springs, NE. Sisters- Carol Kennedy of Callaway, NE and Paulette Waggle of Mountain Grove, MO.

Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is in charge of the arrangements.

Steve Todd, age 71 of Grand Island, NE and formerly of Valentine, NE, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 23rd at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Grand Island. Burial with Military Honors is in the Grand Island Cemetery. Survivors include: Wife- Colleen Todd. Sons- Lance Todd, Damien Todd and Aaron odd. Mother Erma Todd of Valentine, NE. Siblings- Connie Scherzberg of Papillion, NE, Larry Todd of Nicaragua, Mike Todd of Lincoln, NE and DeDee Markus of Valentine, NE.

All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island is in charge f the arrangements. 

Memorial Services for Ernest. L. Marvin, age 76 of Bassett, NE, are on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 2:00 pm in the New Apostolic Church in Ainsworth, NE. Inurnment is in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Ernie Marvn passed away Saturday, October 5th in the West Memorial Hospital in Atkinson, NE. Survivors include: Son- Jeff MArvin of Superior, NE.Siblings- Larry Marvin of Fremont, NE, Dorothy Fredrickson of Hobbs, NM, LaRayne Halligan of Ord, NE and Hazel Langer of Gettysburg, SD.

Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Anthony Wade Rodriquez, stillborn infant son of Juanita Night Shield and Julia Rodriquez, Jr. Funeral Services are Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Two Strike Community Hall at 2:00 pm. Noon meal. Burial to follow at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis, SD. Survivors include: Parents- Juanita Night Shiled and Julio Rodriquez, Jr. Siblings- Erin, Marci, Julio III, Jordan, Jesse, Estelle, Holly, Jaycin and Jazaleyah.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean O’Neill, of the Harrington, SD area, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Rapid City, SD. Funeral Service is at 10:30 am on Wednesday, October 23rd at Lindsey Memorial Presbyterian Church in Martin, SD. Burial is at the Martin Community Cemetery.  Survivors include: Children- Sandra Lang of Gillette, WY, Tony O’Neill of Cody, NE, Rick O’Neill of Cody, NE and Bethany O’Neill of Seattle, WA.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry Small Bear, age 64, passed away in Rapid City, sd on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Monday, October 21st at the Spring Creek School Gym. Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Spring Creek. Survivors include: Sisters- Lillian Walking Eagle and Linda Small Bear.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Elsie Coulthard, age 91 of Chambers, NE, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019  at the Parkside Manor in Stuart, NE. Private family graveside services are at the Oakdale Cemetery, Oakdale, NE.

Huffman-Levander Funeral Home of Elgin is in charge of the arrangements.

Jeremy White Lance, age 31 of Mission, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 17th at Soldier Creek Community Building, Soldier Creek, SD. Burial at Grace Chapel Cemetery in Soldier Creek.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Elizabeth Dillon, age 71 of Mission, SD, passed away in Armour, SD on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Friday, October 18th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission. Burial is at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Mission. Survivors include: Son- Mike Dillon of Valentine, NE. Daughters- Elizabeth Farmer II of Mission, SD and Deanna Farmer of Arizona. Siblings- Martha Jimmerson, Barb Semans, Leatrice Moran, Adrian Dillon, Monica Dillon and Doug Dillon, Sr.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Celebration of Life Services for Richard L. “Dick” Mauch, age 92 of Bassett, NE, is on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Bassett. Military Honors are to be conducted by BAssett American Legion Post #123. Dick Mauch passed away Sunday, October 13th at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. Survivors include: Wife- Carol of Bassett, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home of Bassett is in charge of the arrangements.

James F. Farmer, Sr., age 78 of Wood, SD, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Ava’s Hospice House in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service is at 2L00 pm on Wednesday, October 9th at Butte Creek Comunity Hall in Wood. Burial at St. Mary’s Garden, west of Wood. Survivors include: Children- Keffery, James Jr., LeAnn, Rayma, Dale and Leon. Siblings- Steve, Kenny and Clarissa Farmer and John Brave Hawk/Gabriel.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Emilie Smith, age 94 of Rosebud, SD, passed away at Bennett County Hospital in artin, SD on Friday, October 4, 2019. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Friday, October 11th at St. Bridget’s Church in Rosebud. Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis, SD. Survivors include: Daughters- Kathleen Moor and Barbara Moore. Son- Mike Smith.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Steve Wilson, age 78 of Mission, SD, passed away in Rapid City, SD on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Funeral Service is on Saturday, October 5th at the SGU Multipurpose Building in Mission at 10:00 am with a meal to follow. At 1:00 pm a procession to the burial at Bad Nation Cemetery.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for Jerry Lee Clark, age 69 of O’Neill, NE and formerly of Long Pine, NE, are on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. Jerry Clark passed away Monday, September 30th at his home in O’Neill. Survivors include: Wife- Sandra Clark of O’Neill, NE. Daughter- Angie Ertz of O’Neill, NE. Sister- Christy Mason of Long Pine, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is i n charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for Arlene J. Gierau, age 85 of Springview, NE, are on Monday, October 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Springview. A Private Family Inurnment will precede the services in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview. Arlene Gierau passed away Monday, September 30th at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivors include: Daughters- Pam McCormick of Valentine, NE and Teri Carlstrom of St. Edward, NE. Siblings- Doris Sladek of Omaha, NE and Jack Clark of Gregory, SD.

Hoch Funeral Home is i n charge of the arrangements.

Gilbert Stewart, age 52, passed away at Rosebud Hospital on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Funeral Service is on Monday, September 30th at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud, SD at 1:00 pm. Meal is at 12N with final viewing at 1:30 pm. Burial at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Mission, SD. Survivors includ: Children- Kiesha Stewart of Parmelee, SD, Kayla Emery of Rosebud, SD, James Dillon of Mission, SD and Zachary Stewartof New Town, ND. Parents- Judith and Elmer Compton of Rosebud, SD. Brother- Edward “Little Sonny” Compton of Rosebud, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is i n charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Jim C. Adkisson, age 82 of Ainsworth, NE, are on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth, NE. There will be a Private Family Interment in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Jim Adkisson passed away Tuesday, September 24th in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth. Survivors include: Wife- Renee Adkisson of Ainsworth, NE.  Sons- John Adkisson of Edina, MN and Jason Adkisson  of Amelia, NE. Daughter- Debreenee Grajeda of Oaha, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements

Funeral Service for Don Ormesher, age 80 of Valentine, NE, is on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 11:00 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Don Ormesher passed away on Friday, September 20th in North Platte, NE. Srvivors include: Daughters- Jacqueline Brenton of Mundelain, IL and Susan Ries f North Platte, NE. Son- Mark Ormesher of Valentine, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Rose Paulson, age 95 of Winner, SD, are on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at 10:30 am at the POrthodox Presbyterian Church in Winner. Burial to follow at the Platte City Cemetery. Rose Paulson passed away on Thursday, September 19th at the Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD.

Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Dean DeWeese, age 92 of Ainsworth, NE, are on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ainsworth. Burial with Military Honors to follow in the Bassett Memorial Memorial Park Cemetery at Bassett, NE.. Dean DeWeese passed away Wednesday, September 11th in the Brown County Hospital at Ainsworth. Survivors include: Children- Dennis DeWeese of Long Pine, NE, Sharon Findley of St. Paul, NE and Bonnie Richey of Ainsworth, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Arlen J. Sawyer, age 66 of Bassett, NE is on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bassett. Burial to follow in the Thurman Cemetery near Bassett. Arlen Sawyer passed away Tuesday, September 10th in the CHI Health Good Samaritan at Kearney, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Becky Sawyer of Bassett, NE. Children- Jessica Sawyer of Kearney, NE and Adam Sawyer of Bassett, NE. Siblings- Darrell Sawyer of Rapid City, SD, Merlin Sawyer of Brandon, SD, Connie Stief of Sioux Falls, SD and Darla Espitia of Round Rock, TX. 

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jedediah VanderWey, age 16 of Crookston, NE, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 near his home. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm  on Monday, September 16th at the United Methodist Church in Valentine, NE. Survivors include: Mother- Jennifer (Rundback) VanderWey of Crookston, NE. Sister- Shyla Stearns of Crookston, NE. Grandparents- Jack and Bonnie VanderWey of Valentine, NE, Sherri Britton of Lewellen, NE and Wayne Rundback of North Platte, NE.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Clint VanderWey, age 39 of Crookston, NE, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 near his home. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm  on Monday, September 16th at the United Methodist Church in Valentine, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Jennifer (Rundback) VanderWey of Crookston, NE. Daughter- Shyla Stearns of Crookston, NE. Parents- Jack and Bonnie VanderWey of Valentine, NE. Brother- Jason VanderWey of Knoxville, TN.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for Merlin “Turk” Beebout, age 95 of Ainsworth, NE, is at 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in the Evangelical Free Church at Ainsworth, NE. Turk Beebout passed away Saturday, September 7th at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Military Honors to be conducted by American Legion Post  #79. A Private Family Inurnment is in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Survivors include: Children- Brent Beebout of Lincoln, NE, Kris Broekemeier of Valentine, NE, Kathy Finley of Longmont, CO and Bruce Beebout of Kearney, NE. Sister- Shirley Burger of Ainsworth, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jim Koralewski, age 72 formerly of Valentine, NE, passed away suddenly at his home in Aurora, CO. Survivors include: Daughter- Stacey Schulthies of Larkspur, CO. Sons- Bryan Koralewski of Commerce City, CO and Tim Koralewski of Colorado Springs, CO. Sister- Mary Ann Reiser of Taylor, Tx. Brother- John Koralewski of Taylor, TX. There was cremation and services are pending.

Funeral Services for Harold G. Prentice, age 90 of Springview, NE, are on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:30 am in the United Methodist Church at Springview. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview. Harold Prentice passed away Saturday, August 31st in the Norfolk Veteran’s Home at Norfolk, NE. Survivors include: Daughters- Janeen Prentice of Madison, NE, Lori Connot of Yankton, SD and Gina Knight of Wright, WY. Sisters- Annabelle Everet of Gordon, NE and Dixie Hespe of Springview, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Service for J. R. Reagle. age 76 of Mission, SD, is on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Valentine, NE. Burial will be at a later date. J. R. Reagle passed away on Sunday, Septeber 1st in Sioux Falls, SD. Survivors include: Wife- Vicky Reagle of Mission, SD. Daughters- Shawn Kros of Fallston, MD and Tonya Boyd of Colorado Springs, CO. Son Travis Reagle of Valentine, NE. Brothers- Ivan Reagle of Valentine, NE and Leonard Reagle of Mission, SD.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon Hartman, age 72 of Valentine, NE, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.  A Private family service will be held at a later date. Survivors include: Husband- Darrell Hartman of Valentine, NE. Daughter- Sherri Lynn Stokey of North Platte, NE. Son- Chad Hartman of Erie, CO. Sisters- Pat Soenksen of Pierce, NE and Judy Wiley of Lemon Grove, CA.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Gale K. Sweley. age 80 of Litchfield, NE and formerly of Alliance, NE. passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, NE. Survivors include: Sisters- LaVonne McGraw of Broken Bow, NE, Karen Schall of Litchfield, NE, Mary Scheidies of Farmington, MI and MArilyn Lemmers of Kearney, NE. Brothers- Wayne Sweley of Burwell, NE, Burdette Sweley of Kearney, NE, Gerald Sweley, Roger Sweley and Mike Sweley all of Grand Island, NE, Ronnie Sweley of Litchfield, NE and Randy Sweley of Kimball, NE. Graveside Services with Military Honors are on Wednesday, September 4th at 11:00 am at the Whitman Cemetery, Whitman, NE.

Funeral Service for Beverly Young, age 89 of Valentine, NE, is on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Beverly Young passed away on Thursday, August 29th at Pine View in Valentine. Survivors include: Daughters- Patricia Young of Phoenix, AZ and Phyllis Daniels of Crookston, NE. Sons- Paul of Valentine and Roger of Siverton, CO. Sister- Carolyn Hall of Bassett, NE. Brother- Ed Hall of Bassett, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Michael Running Horse, age 47 of Parmelee, SD, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 2nd at St. Agnes Hall in Parmelee. Burial in Holy Innocents Cemetery at Parmelee. Survivors include: Mother- Dorothy Burning Breast. Daughter- Melanie Runing Horse. Brtohers- Russell Runing Horse, Sr. and Richard Big Horse.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Memorial Services with Military Honors for Klane R. Leonard, age 86 of Norfolk, NE and formerly of Bassett, NE, are on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery in Bassett. Klane Leonard passed away Tuesday, August 20th at the Norfolk Veteran’s Home in Norfolk, NE. Survivors include: Son- Kurt Leonard of Bassett, NE. Daughter- Elaine Buescher or Omaha, NE

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Reginald Little Brave, Jr., age 38, passed away in Hilo, Hawaii on August 5, 2019.. Wakes Thursday-Sunday, August 29-September 1st at the Corn Creek Community Hall with NAC services held at the Little Brave Sundance Grounds. Burial is at 10:00 am on Monday, September 2nd at Native American Church Cemetery Pejuta Wakan, Corn Creek, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Jerome Dvorak, age 85 of Valentine, NE, is on Monday, September 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial is at a later date. Jerome Dvorak passed away on Monday, August 26th at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivors include: Wife- Beryl of Valentine, NE. Daughters- Beverly Dvorak of Mitchel, SD and Carol King of Rapid City, Sd. Son- Dave Dvorak of Valentine, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Services for Darlene A. Hall, age 89 of Ainsworth, NE, are on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Ainsworth Cemetery. Darlene Hall passed away Tuesday, August 27th at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, NE. Survivors include: Son Robert Hall of Walton, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements

Karson Black Bear, age 7 months, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 31st at Horse Creek Comunity Hall. Burial at White River Cemetery, White River, SD. Survivors include: Mother- Jamie Lynn Black Bear. Siblings- Karlie Black Wolf and Aubrie Black Wolf. Grandparents- April Stoddard and Zach Black Bear, Sr.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Lavonne “Vonnie” P. Polen, age 77 of Valley, NE and formerly of Bassett, NE, are on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Moser Memorial Cahpel in Freont, NE. Graveside Services are on Friday, August 30th at 11:00 am in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Vonnie Polen passed away Sunday, August 25th at the Valhaven Nursing Center in Valley. Survivors include: Brother- Marlowe Polen of Cedar Bluffs, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Violet Medicine Bear, age 82 of White River, SD, passed away o Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 26th at Sacred Heart Hall in White River. Burial is at the White River Cemetery. Survivors include: Son- Harold Medicine Bear, Sr. Sister- Alvina Standing Elk.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Kathleen “Kat” Pearman Boyer are on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 1:00 pm MST at the Assembly of God Church in Mullen. Burial is at the Cedarview Cemetery. Survivors include: Children- Stan of Mullen, NE, Dale “Woody” of North Platte, NE Nellie McCarty of North Platte, NE, Doug of Mullen, NE and Ron of Mullen, NE.

Govier Brothers Mortuary of Mullen is in charge of the arrangements.

Virgilena Wright, age 54 of Mission, SD, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 22nd at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission. Burial is at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Mission. Survivors include: Sons- Alonzo Fisher and Stanley Wright. Brothers- James Scott and William Scott. Sister- Juanita Scott.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Malinda Plumman.

Malinda Plumman, age 71, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service is at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 20th at St. Agnes Hall in Parmelee, SD. Burial at Holy Innocents Cemetery in Parmelee.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Malinda Plumman.

Graveside Services for Wanda A. Lingenfelter, age 91 of Bassett, NE and formerly of Long Pine, NE, are on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Willowdale Cemetery northwest of Newport, NE. Wanda Lingenfelter passed away Thursday, August 15th at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tom Hogan, age 83 of Rosebud, SD, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral service is at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 17th at Father Paul Hall in Mission, SD. Survivors include: Wife- Marilyn. Sons- Thomas, Brian, Kevin, James and Charles Hogan. Daughter- Beth Hogan. Brothers- Arthur and Charles Hogan.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

O’Brien Baker, age 56 of Winner, SD, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Wednesday, August 14th Tribal Rites at 10:00 am followed by funeral Service at 1:00 pm at the Winner Tribal Community Center, Winner , SD. Burial is at Winner Cemetery in Winner. Survivors include: Sisters- Oriann Baker and Vicky Baker. Brother- O’Neil Baker. Stepsisters- Valerie Kaneshiro, Lori Taguma and Carol Taguma.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Jeffery L. Konkoleski, age 43 of West Point, NE, formerly of Ainsworth, NE. aer on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Keya Paha County High School Gymnasium in Springview, NE. Burial to follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery near Springview. Jeff Konkoleski passed away on Thursday, August 8th at his home in West Point. Survivors include: Wife- Brenda Konkoleski of West Point, NE. Children- Leighton and Aubrey Konkoleski of West Point, NE. Mother- Judy Konkoleski of Ord, NE. Siblings- Pam Zuloski of Ord, NE and Lori Brennick of Scotia, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Mildred Beman, age 77 of Valentine, NE, is on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 10:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Valentine. Buial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Mildred Beman passed away on Wednesday, August 7th at Pine View in Valentine. Survivors include: Husband- Harry of Valentine NE. Daughters- Joyce Glynn of Belvidere, SD and Julie Garner of Lincoln, NE. Sister- Kathy Hobden of Denver, CO. Brothers- Marvin Carstens of Sioux Falls, SD and Walter Carstens of Valentine, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Beverly Galloway, age 70 of Lynch, NE, is at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Bilin’s Mortuary in O’Neill, NE. Burial is at 3:00 pm MTat the Cody Cemetery in Cody, NE. Beverly Galloway passed away on Monday, August 5th at the CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, NE. Survivors include: Husband- Neal Galloway of Lynch, NE. Children- Morgan Galloway of Thermopolis, WY, Melissa Sipe of Kaycee, WY, Neah Galloway of San Antonio, TX and Emma’lee Frank of Laurel, MT. Brother- Delbert Witherwax of Council Bluffs, IA. Sister- Vivian Whirlwind of Virginia.

Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill is in charge of the arrangements.

Earl Siers passed away Wednesday, July 31. 2019 in Rapid City, SD. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 8th at St. Agnes Hall in Parmelee, SD. Burial is at Holy Innocents Cemetery in Parmelee. 

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Wyatt Burnette, age 42, passed away Friday, July 30, 2019. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Wednesday, August 7th at Swift Bear Community Hall in White River, SD. Burial is at the White River Cemetery. Survivors include: Wife- Wilfreda Burnette. Children- Aiden, Tasena, Bella, Laila and Kaiden. Mother- Debbie Burnette. Siblings- Tracy, Elaine, Vince. Peter, Dewey, Jerry and Phillip.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Frankie “Speed” Krogman, age 56 of White River, SD, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019. Celebration of Life Service is at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 2nd at Sacred Heart Hall in White River. Survivors include: Children- CourtneyKr9ogman, Jodi Krogman and Susan Dillon. Brother- Lester “Moose” Krogman. Sisters- Susan Camp and Sheila Krogman.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Everett Kilmer, age 89 of Lusk, WY, are at 2:00 pm on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Congregational Church in Lusk. Everett Kilmer passed away Monday, July 29th at Niobrara Community Hospital extended care. Survivors: Brother Bob Kilmer of Valentine, NE.

Pier Funeral Home in Lusk is in charge of the arrangements.

Farrah Charginh Elk, age 41 of Mission, SD, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD , passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019. Celebration of Life Service is 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 31st at the Edd Charging Elk Community Hall in Antelope Community, Mission, SD. Survivors include: Daughters- Shaylyssa, J’Angela, Monica and Imagine. Sisters- Kelly Gonzales and Jackie Benitez. Brother- Jason Fast Dog.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Ray Osburn, age 81 of Valentine, NE, is on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Ray Osburn passed away on Friday, July 26th in Lincoln, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Florence of Valentine, NE. Sons- Danny of Wood Lake, NE, Rusty of Cody, NE, Shane of Midland, SD and Brad of Norfolk, NE. Daughter- Robyn Jones of Kadoka, SD. Sisters- Betty Copeland of Valentine, NE and Bonny Copeland of Salina, KS.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Sharon Irene Coyle, age 86 of Philip, SD, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Hans P. Peterson Memorial Hospital in Philip. Survivors include: Children- Roxanne Mickley of Rapid City, SD, Bob Coyle of Martin, SD, Bruce Coyle of Newton, IA, Rick Coyle of Philip, SD, Ronnie Coyle of Philip, SD, Rhonda Hale of Arvada, CO, Debbie Ness of Audubon, MN, Donna Rausch of Hoven, SD and Connie Coyle of Arvada, CO. Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 30th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, SD. A Private family burial is at the Masonic Cemetery.

Rush Funeral Home in Philip is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Service for Keary Belville, age 67 of Longmont, CO, is on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Inurnment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Keary Belville passed away on June 28th in Longmont, CO.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Ruth Linabery, age 81 of Valentine, NE, is on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:00 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burail to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Ruth Linabery passed away on Thursday, July 25th at her home. Survivors include: Husband- Leo Linabery of Valentine, NE. Sons- Brad Linabery of McCool Junction, NE and Monte Linabery of Valentine, NE. Daughter- Misty Hays of North Dakota.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia Hoefs, age 89 of Valentine, NE, is on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake, NE. Patricia Hoefs passed away on Friday, July 26th in O’Neill, NE. Survivors include: Husband- Paul Hoefs of  Valentine, NE. Sons- Paul Hoefs, Jr. of Arizona, John Hoefs of Wood Lake, NE, Jim Hoefs of Colorado and Mark Hoefs of Valentine, NE. Daughters- Sherry Cameron of Arizona, Mary Kay Mooney of Arizona, Jan Blaser-UpChurch of Arizona, Bonnei Rought of Colorado and Patrice Hoefs of Missouri. 

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Marc Menard, age 55 of Rosebud, SD, passed away at Rosebud Hospital on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Traditional funeral prayers begin at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 30th at St. Bridget’s Church in Rosebud,  SD with burial following at Holy Family Cemetery north of Mission, SD. Survivors include: Daughters- Micole and Michelle Menard. Sons- Marc Jr. and Stanley Menard. Mother- Betty Zimmerman. Sisters- Brandy and Kyle Rose Maquire.

Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Kornely, age 84 of Valentine, NE, is on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial to be at a later date. Rosary service at 7:00 pm on Monday, July 29th at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Robert Kornely passed away on Tuesday, July 23rd at Pine View in Valentine. Survivors include: Wife- Ruth of Valentine, NE. Daughters- Nancy of Mission, SD and Jenny of Valentine, NE. Sons- Bob of Mission, SD and Brian of Rapid City, SD.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert M. Gibbs, MD, age 91 of Ainsworth, NE, passed away at Parkside Manor in Stuart, NE on March 8, 2019. Celebration of Life is at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 27th at The Connection in Ainsworth, NE. survivors include: Sons- Shepherd of Ainsworth, NE, Charles of Auburn, NE and Martin of Pasco, WA.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

John James Fast Horse, age 71, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Rapid City, SD. Funeral Service is o Monday, July 22ne at 2:00 pm at the SGU Multipurpose Building in Mission, SD. Burial at the Fast Horse Cemetery in Mission.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial service for Waniyetu Rose Loves War, aka Autumn Rain Emery, age 19, is 11:00 am Wednesday July 24th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission, SD. Inurnment at a later date at Spotted Tail Cemetery in Rosebud. Survivors include Daughter: Princella Fast Horse, Mother: Kathleen Emery, Father: Robin Shaw, Jr., Siblings: Trey Bear Heels, Teryn & Arianna Running Horse, Foster & Levi Shaw, Raymond Garcia, Alyssa Shields & Christen Emery.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral service for Eileen Beman, age 96 of Valentine, NE,  is at 2:00 pm Friday, July 19, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  Mrs. Beman passed away July 16th, 2019 at Pine View in Valentine. Survivors include Sons: Scott of Kansas City, MO,  Craig of Medon, TN, and David of Valentine. Daughter- Dru Sypal of Lincoln, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Eric Clairmont, age 12 of Upper Cut Meat, SD and Logan Horned Eagle, age 7 of Parmelee, SD, passed away Friday, July 12. 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th at Upper Cut Meat Community Building. Burial at White Horse Cemetery, Upper Cut Meat.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Eric Clairmont, age 12 of Upper Cut Meat, SD and Logan Horned Eagle, age 7 of Parmelee, SD, passed away Friday, July 12. 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 20th at Upper Cut Meat Community Building. Burial at White Horse Cemetery, Upper Cut Meat.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Alize Millard, age 15 of Gregory, Sd, passed away near Rosebud, SD. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am Friday, July 19, 2019 at Grass Mountain Community Building, Grass Mountain, SD.. Burial at Looking White Sundance Grounds at Norris, SD. Survivors include: Parents- Jamie Jo Millard and Adam Simon Eagle Star. Siblings- Jessica, Emilio, Tyler and Salley.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Terrill Ann Brinda, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 15, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Wichita, KS. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Survivors include husband, Daniel; 12 children, Harvey, Anna, Regina, Audie, Carlton, Rita, Molli, Paula, Eileen, Veronica, Marcus and Drew; and sister, Marycile Beer.

Downing & Lahey Mortuary West of Kansas is in charge of service arrangments for Terrill Ann Brinda.

Funeral Services for Sarah E. Clay, age 92 of Springview, NE, are on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Springview. Burial to follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Springview. Sarah Clay passed away Wednesday, July 10th in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. Survivors include: Sons- Doug Clay of Sacramento, CA, Ed Clay of Wiggins, CO, Mel Clay of Arcadia, NE and Dave Clay of Long Pine, NE. Daughter- Marty Clark of Bassett, NE. 

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Vincent Black Spotted Horse, age 87, passed away at the Cherry County Hospital. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Monday, July 15, 2019 at St. Bridget’s Church in Rosebud, SD. Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Ezra Black Lance, newborn infant son of Erica Black Lance and Parker Boneshirt, Jr., was still born July 6, 2019 in Rosebud, SD. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Thursday, July 11th at Soldier Creek Community Hall. Burial at Red Bird Flats. Survivors include: Parents- Erica Black Lance and Parker Boneshirt, Jr. Sister- Sylviana.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Service for Ava Grimshaw, age 75 of Rapid City, SD, is on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Cathlic Church in Valentine, NE. Burial is at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Nenzel, NE. Ava Grimshaw passed away on Tuesday, July 2nd in Rapid City. Survivors include: Daughter- Dawn of Seattle, WA. Son- Michael of Tampa, FL. Sisters- Rita Bracha, Iva Fernen, Sally Herman, Janice Adair and Patsy Kindle.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Alan “Ollie” Moran, Sr., age 60, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 in Rapid City, SD. Funeral Service is at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 11th at Swift Bear Community Hall in White River, SD. Following the meal burial at Moran Family Cemetery, Bad Nation, SD. Survivors include: Children- Shaw-ree, Alan Jr., Aaron and Moriah. Brothers- Doug, Bill, Roger, Charlie and Mike.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Tahcangleska “Tim” Black Bull, age 36, passed away in Bilings, MT on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:30 pm on Saturday, July 6th at He Dog School Gym, He Dog, SD. Burial is at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery. Old He Dog, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for Orville A. Morlang, age 87 of Ainsworth, NE, are on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Orville Morlang passed away on Saturday, June 22nd at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Barbara Morlang of Ainsworth, NE. Children- Travis Morlang of Kansas City, MO, Teresa Morlang of Chatsworth, CA, Trudy Stadler of Rolla, MO and David Morlang of Broken Arrow, OK.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Oretta H. Farlin, age 87 of Burton, NE, are on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Assembly of God Church in Burton. Burial to follow in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview, NE. Oretta Farlin passed away Thursday, June 27th at the CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Survivors include: Husband- Ivan Farlin of Burton, NE. Daughter- Deb Sohl of Norfolk, NE. Brother- Orrin Thiede of Burton, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Eunice M. Howard, age 87 of Ainsworth, NE, are on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Assembly of God Church in Ainsworth. Burial to follow in Mount Hope Cemetery in Wood Lake, NE. Eunice Howard passed away Sunday, June 30th in the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Survivors include: Son- Jimmie Howard of Ainsworth, NE. Daughters- Niki Songer of Norfolk, NE and Lori Clopton of Ainsworth, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tyrone Marshall, age 54, passed away in Pagosa Springs, CO on June 24, 2019. Memorial Service is at 10:00 am on thursday, July 4th at the Rosebud Community Building. Rosebud, SD. Burial at St, Agnes Catholic Cemetery in Parmelee, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Services for Leonard J. Fernau age 75 of Ainsworth, Nebraska are Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the East Woodlawn Cemetery at Johnstown, Nebraska. Military Honors are to be conducted by the Ainsworth American Legion Post #79.   Leonard Fernau died Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Survivors include: Wife: Cheri Fernau of Ainsworth, Children: Lenny Fernau of Ainsworth, Candy Fernau of Nashville, Tennessee, Julie Cyriacks of Kearney, Nebraska, Lori Rolfes of Vermillion, South Dakota, and Janelle Johnson of Kilgore, Nebraska, and Sisters: Shelia Bejot of Ainsworth and Roberta Painter of Springview.

Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Eleanor “Gigi” Larvie, age 57 of White River, SD, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 28th at Swift Bear Community Hall. Burial at St. Ignatiius Catholic Cemetery in White River. Survivors include: Children- Miguel, Elliott, Justin, Theodora and Clarissa Arrow and Myron Larvie. Siblings- Myrna, Stephanie, Theodore and Randy Larvie, Robin Gluhm and Alvin Bear Heels.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for Norman E. “Bud” Larsen, age 87 of Springview, NE, are at a later date. Inurnment is at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Springview.Norman Larsen passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 in theGreat Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Survivors include: Children- Roger Larsen of Sturgis, SD, Rhonda Todd of Maxwell, NE. Kellie Larsen of North Platte, NE and Sherry Wigington of Colorado Springs, CO. Sister- Patricia Sampy of Ansley, NE..

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Rosa Lee Hamilton, of North Platte, NE, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte. Memorial Services are on Saturday, June 22nd at 1:30 PM at the United Church of Christ in Thedford, NE. A prvate family burial is at a later date in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Survivors include: Husband- Reed Hamilton of North Platte, NE. Daughter- Verla of Omaha, NE. Sons- Dave Hamilton of Thedford, NE and Scott Hamilton of Lincoln, NE. Sister- Betty of Waverly, NE.

Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Chamberlain-Pier Funeral Home is in charge of service arrangements for Wynona Kimble.

Memorial service for Chance Wickett, age 51 of Valentine, is Friday, June 21 at 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Mr. Wickett passed away on June 17th at his home. Survivors include: Wife – Christie of Valentine, Daughter – Kennedie Engles of Valentine, Parents – Gary and Carolyn of Valentine, Sisters – Carey Wickett of Grand Island, NE, Shannon Broom of Valentine and Crystal Higgins of Valentine.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Service for Corrine Faye White Thunder, age 30 of Parmelee, SD is at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 29. 2019 at St. Agnes Hall in Parmelee. Burial at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery in Parmelee. Survivors include: Mother- Amy Eagle Elk. Sisters- Nadine Big Crow, Victoria White Thunder and Aaliyah Neck. Brothers- Jesse White Thunder, Frank White Thunder and Nathan Janis. Children- William Saunders, Mylee Saunders, Sienna Black Lance, Waylon Black Lance III, Sierra Black Lance and Adonis Jimenez.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph “Bullhead” Black Elk, age 46 of White River, SD, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 21st at White River Event Center. Burial at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery in White River. Survivors include: Brothers- Jesse & John. Sisters- Shelly, Jolla, Cora, Dera & Harley.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Carl Wells, age 80 of Kearney, NE, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home in Kearney. Services are on Friday, June 21st at 10:30 am at Sargent United Methodist Church with burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery in Sargent. 

Govier Brothers of Broken Bow is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Service for Don Mitchell, age 93 of Lincoln, NE and formerly of Valentine, NE, is on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 10:00 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Don Mitchell passed away o May 2nd in Lincoln. Survivors include: Daughter- Linda Mitchell of Lincoln, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Elmer “Spoon” Clairmont, Sr., age 75 of Corn Creek, SD, passed away at White River Healthcare Center on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 15th at Crazy Horse School Gym in Wanblee, SD. Burial at St. Thomas Cemetery, Corn Creek, SD. Survivors include: Children- Davis Olson, Robert Clairmont, Leslie Clairmont, Yolanda Clairmont-Cabrera McCarthy, Lucyinda Clairmont- Cabrera, Madina Clairmont-Eisenbraun, Elmer Clairmont, Jr., and Franklin Chasing Horse. Siblings- Virgil Quick Bear, Jerome Yellow Elk, Rosalie Velma Cabrera and Bernadine Bowman.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Luke Hibbs, age 25 of Mission, SD, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Friday, June 14th at the Okreek Community Hall, Okreek, SD. Burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Okreek. Survivors include: Children- Samuel, Maven and Cyrus Hibbs. Parents- Alvino Angel, Jr. and Lois Hibbs. Siblings- Holdan Hibbs, Trinity Swalley, Marie Swalley, Angel Peneaux and Duke Peneaux.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Patricia Sue Chaulk Williams, age 35, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019 in Fargo, NE. Funeral Service is Saturday, June 15th at 1:00 pm at the St. Francis Community Hall in St. Francis, SD. Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Patti Busch, age 76 of Mission, SD, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019 at her home in Mission. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Monday, June 10th at the SGU Multipurpose Building in Mission. Meal immediately following. Private family interment at Memory Grove in Mission. Survivors include: Children- Colin Busch, Kevin Busch, Nicole Simko, Kendra Fernen, Marci Stevens and Mandi Loughran.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Germaine Garwood, age 84 of Valentine, NE, passed away in Lincoln, NE on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Rosary is at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 5th at St, Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Funeral Mass is on Thursday, June 6th at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Graveside Service at the Whitman Cemetery, Whitman, NE at 1:30 pm MT.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Services for Franklin Smith. age 84 formerly of Valentine, NE, are on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Herrick Cemetery, Herrick, SD. Franklin Smith passed away at the Rosebud Country Care Center in Gregory, SD on Sunday, May 26th.

Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home in Gregory, SD is in charge of the arrangements.

Kimberly Clifford, age 37 of Rapid City, SD, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Monday June 3rd at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud, SD. Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery at St. Francis, SD. Survivors include: Kids- LaKiesha, Siraya and Quincy Enriquez& Nevaeh and Cante Clifford. Dad- Eugene Clifford, Sr. Siblings- Leanne, Joanne, Hattie, Jean, Natasha, Angel, Sonny, Lisa, Allison and Mikey Clifford.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Annette “Toni” Small Bear, age 58, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on Friday, May 24, 2019. Memorial Service is at 7:00 pm at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission, SD. Private inurnment at a later date at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis, SD. Survivors include: Children- Sherrie Small Bear and Tylor Small Bear. Brother- Verdell Small Bear.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Gracelynn Wolfe, age 8 days, passed away in Omaha, NE on Monday, May 27, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 30th at the Violet Little Elk Residence in Two Strike, SD. Burial at Clearwater Cemetery, Grass Mountain, SD. Survivors include: Parents- JaChandra Begay and Jimmy Wolfe, 

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Rena Cathey, age 73 of Amarillo, TX, are on  Monday, June 3, 2019 at 10:00 am at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. Burial to follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Rena Cathey passed  away Saturday, May 25th in Amarillo. Survivors include: Children- Honey Coleman of Amarillo, TX and Joshua Cathey of Panhandle, TX. Sister- Lila Jones of Amarillo, TX.

Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for John E. “Jack Bair, age 87 of Fort  Collins, CO and formerly of Bassett, NE, are on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Bassett. Burial with Military Honors to follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Jack Bair passed away on Monday, May 27th at his home in Fort Collins. Survivors include: Wife- Beryl Bair of Fort Collins, CO. Daughters- Kathy Saar of Paulden, AZ, Cheri Coleman of Woodland Park, CO, CHandra Taylor of Nathrop, CO, Tammy Stoltzfus of Simpsonville, SD, Karen Brown of Wellington, CO and Kayla Keck of St. Edward, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Dennis D. Rossenbach, age 65 of Ainsworth, NE, are on Wedensday, May 29, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial in the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview, NE. Dennis Rossenbach passed away Friday, May 24th at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Survivors include: Children- Donald Ray Rossenbach  and Jacque Adams both of Belleville, IL. Siblings- Roger Rossenbach of Emmett, ID, John “JR” Rossenbach of Ainsworth, NE and Denise Anderson of Twin Valley, MN.

Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth is in charge of the arrangements.

Rita Kills In Water, age 61 of St. Francis, SD, passed away at her home on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Funeral service is at 2:00 pm on Thursday, May 30th at St. Francis Community Hall. Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis. Survivors include: Children- Alex, Sr., Marceline, Antoine & Corey Kills In Water. Siblings- Calvin Kills In Water, Bernie Kills Plenty, Allison & Matt “Chief” Perez, Bev & Andrew Two Strike and Laurell & Brian Eagle Deer.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Diane McBride, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Pierre, SD. Funeral Service is on Saturday, May 25th at 11:00 am at the Swift Bear Community Hall in White River, SD. Burial at St. James Cemetery in Horse Creek, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Derrick “Cowboy” Scott, age 33, passed away at Rosebud Hospital on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Funeral Service is at 11:00 am on Friday, May 24th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission, SD. Burial at Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Mission. Survivors include: Wife- Thada Mesteth. Children- Jayden Scott and Dayzah Provancial. Father- Va Dean Scott, Sr. Siblings- Cole Red Day, Van Dean Scott, Jr., Nikkie Red Day, Brooklyn Red Day and Danielle Red Day.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Genelle Merritt, age 78 of Mission, SD, passed away at White River Healthcare Center on Friday, May 17, 2019. Funeral Service is at 11:00 am on Friday, May 24th at Zion Lutheran Church in Mission with a meal immediately following. Burial is at 2:30 pm at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, NE. Survivors include: Daughters- Linda Merritt of Robbinsdale, MN and Karen Stenberg of Mission, SD. Brother- Richard Fox of Traynor, IA.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Ethelene Wounded Shield, age 74 of Parmelee, SD, passed away in Lincoln, NE  onWednesday, May 15, 2019. Funeral Service is at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22nd at St. Agnes Hall in Parmelee, SD. Burial at Epiphany Cemetery in Old He Dog, SD. Survivors include: Children- Alethea Johnson, Stephanie White Face, Russell Big Boy, Jr. and Drew Wounded Shield.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Joseph William Blumenstock, age 27, passed away on the evening of Friday, May 10, 2019 as a result of a rollover vehicle accident on Merritt Dam Road by Valentine, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Kelli Blumenstock. Daughter- Brooklyn Blumenstock. Father- Fred Blumenstock. Siblings- Lynn Schott, Corrie Tjaden, Jake Blumenstock and Katie Helms. Memorial Services for Joseph will be at a later date in Sheridan, WY.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Vern Dent, age 93 of Mullen, NE, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Mullen. Funeral Services are on Sunday, May 26th at 1:30 PM MT at the Hooker County Fairgrounds Event Center. Burial is in the Cedarview Cemetery at Mullen.

Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Services for Sally A. Stewart, age 65 of Fullerton, NE and formerly of Bassett, NE, is on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Bassett. Burial to follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Sally Stewart passed away Tuesday, May 14th at the Sanford Medical Center in Worthington, MN. Survivors include: Daughter- Stephanie Hodge of Hayford, MN. Parents- Duane and Patty Swanson of Bassett, NE. Siblings- Dennis Swanson of Bassett, NE, Don Swanson of York, NE, Cathy Ewoldt of Grand Island, NE and Debbie Morrison of Bassett, NE. 

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Service for Belva Hanna, age 95 formerly of Brownlee and Valentine, NE, is on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 10:00 am at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Belva Hanna passed away on November 30, 2018 in Grand Junction, CO. Survivors include Husband- Bob Hanna. Children- Robert Hanna, Tommy Hanna, Janice English and Lynda Rolland.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Lancer Roubideaux, Jr. age 21 of Rosebud, SD, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Spring Creek, SD. Funeral Service is at 10:00 am on Friday, May 17th at St. Bridget’s Church i Rosebud. Burial at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Mission, SD. Survivors include: Mother- Alicia Hernandez. Siblings- Teanna, Kaitlyn, Elizabeth and Terrance Hart.

Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Private Memorial Services are to be held at a later date for Ernest D. Titus, age 60 of Bassett, NE. Ernie Titus passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 at his home in Bassett. Survivors include: Son- Dustin Titus of Lincoln, NE. Mother- Lois Titus of Springview, NE. Brother- Ed Titus of  Springview, NE. Sisters- Jean Bucholz of Mitchell, SD and Linda Keever of Winner, SD.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services for David Dean Thompson, age 61 of Long Pine, NE, are on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 10:30 am at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. David Thompson passed away o Friday, May 10th at Long Pine. Survivors include: Wife- Diane Thompson of Long Pine, NE. Children- Chris Thompson of Broken Bow, NE, Rachel Thompson of Long Pine, NE and Ashley Johnson of Long, Pine, NE. Brother- Donald G. Thompson of Hoodsport, WA. Sister- Debbie Stage of Lincoln City, OR.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

James Charge On Him, age 40, passed away in California. Memorial  Service and Final Viewing is at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Bishop Harold Jones Builing in Mission, SD. Survivors include: Children- Brooklyn, Chase and Arya. Parents- Virgil Charge On Him, Marylee & Merle Fast Horse and Darrell Scott. Siblings- Kim Beck, Jennifer Brave, Michael Charge On Him, Christopher Scott, Marissa Scott and Matthew Scott.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Roland Pestel, age 100 of Valentine, NE, is on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at 11:00 am at the Presbyterian Church in Valentine. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Roland Pestel passed away on Thursday, May 9th at Cherry Hills in Valentine.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Joyce Schlueter, age 90 of Valentine, NE, is on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 1:30 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Joyce Schlueter passed away on Sunday, May 5th at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivors include: Husband- Bruno Schlueter of Valentine, NE. Daughters- Pat Gibson of Leavenworth, KS, Ann Haynes of Winston-Salem, NC and Bonnie Mehrens of  Valentine, NE. Brother- Ron Scranton of Rapid City, SD.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Service for Don Mitchell, age 93 of Lincoln, NE and formerly of Valentine, NE is pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Don Mitchell passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Lincoln. Survivors include: Daughter- Linda Mitchell of Lincoln, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Nancy Blumenstock, age 64 of Valentine, NE, passed away in Kearney, NE on Friday, May 3, 2019. Memorial services are Friday, May 10th at 10:00 am CT at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Survivors include: Children- Lynn Schott of Gordon, NE, Corrie Tjaden of Dannebrog, NE, Jake Blumenstock of Sheridan, WY, Katie Helms of Reva, SD and Joseph Blumenstock of Sheridan, WY. Brother- Dwight Knuteson of Brookings, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Service for Helen Ormesher, age 99 of Lincoln, NE and formerly of Valentine, NE is Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Valentine United Methodist Church. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Helen Ormesher passed away on April 16th in Lincoln. Survivors include: Son- Rusty Ormesher of Youngsville, Lousiana.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements.

Wade Standing Bear, Sr., age 53, passed away in Rapid City, SD on Monday, April 29, 2019. Funeral Service is at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 4th at  St. Thomas Church in Corn Creek, SD. Burial at St. Thomas Cemetery i Corn Creek. Survivors include: Children- Wade Standing Bear, Jr. and Lynn Standing Bear. Father- Herman  Standing Bear. Brothers- Butch Standing Bear and Alonzo Standing Bear.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Graveside Memorial Services for Ruby M. Porter, age 88 of Atkinson, NE and formerly of Bassett, NE, are on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 10:30 am in the Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine, NE. Ruby Porter passed away Monday, April 29th at the Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill, NE. Survivrs include: Sons- Arthur Porter of Long Pine, NE and Rodney Porter of Gilette, WY. Siblings- Elizabeth Strand of Ainsworth, NE and Goldie Kubo of Fremont, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Tom Lesher, age 68, formerly of Thedford, NE, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in Fort Collins, CO. Memorial Services are May 4th at 11:00 am CT at Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Deb Lesher. Mother- Bobbie Ann Lesher. Brothers- Dick Lesher and Ron Lesher. Sister- Mary Ann Bostock.

Dino Kane, age 29, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service is Thursday, May 2nd at 2:00 pm at the Comunity Building in St. Francis, SD. Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery inSt. Francis, SD. Survivors include: Mother- Melva Bone Shirt Kills Enemy. Sisters- Sarah Kills Enemy, Esther Kills Enemy and Elizabeth Kane. Brothers- Charles Cordier, Peter Cordier and Wanbli Kane.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Beverly Jumping Elk, age 47, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 in Mission, SD. Funeral Service is Thursday, May 2nd at 10:00 am at the Community Building in Rosebud, SD. Burial at Holy Innocents Cemetery at Parmelee, SD. Survivors include: Husband- Burton Whiting. Son- Zane Ross. Daughter- Justinge  Ross. Brother- Blair Jumping Elk.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Collins Flood, age 87, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral Service is on Friday, May 3rd at 10:00 am at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission, SD. Burial at Calvary Episcopal Cemetery in Okreek, SD.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.

Funeral Service for Gilbert Brave Bird, age 28, is on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Upper Cut Meat Youth Hall, Upper Cut Meat, SD. Burial at White Horse Cemetery in Upper Cut Meat. Survivors include: Parents- Eva Little Thunder and Travis Brave Bird, Sr. Brothers- Odell Good Shield, III, and Tony Brave Bird. Sister- Amanda Little Thunder.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is in charge of the arrangements.