Funeral service for Ivan Reagle age 76 of rural Todd County, SD will be held on Monday, June 5 at 2:00 PM at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. A visitation will be on Sunday, June 4 starting at 5 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. Reagle passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2023.
Survivors
Wife- Sheila
Her Children-Amber Kruger
Chuck Kruger
Robert Kruger
Brother-Leonard Reagle
Sisters-in-law-Marie Reagle
Vicky Reagle

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Funeral Service for Robert D. “Bob” Tuttle age 85 of Springview will be held on Tuesday (May 30, 2023) at 10:30 AM at the Keya Paha County High School Gymnasium in Springview. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. Bob Tuttle died Friday (May 26, 2023) at Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
8 Children: Robin Tuttle of Bassett
Shari (Art) Hickman of Howells, NE
Cindy (Steve) Libolt of Springview
Breck (Kris) Tuttle of Ogallala, NE
Chris (Linda) Tuttle of Meadow Grove NE
Kelly Tuttle and significant other, Duane Schrader of Jamison, NE
Paige (Ritch) Havranek of Ravenna, NE
& Heath (Beckie) Tuttle of Lincoln, NE
13 Grandchildren and 21 Great-grandchildren
Sisters-in-law: Lenore Shepperd of Springview
Doris (Ted) Eichenberger of Springview
& Glenda (Lyle) Gurney of Salt Lake City, UT
Nieces, Nephews and Other Family Members

Visitations for Bob Tuttle will be on Monday (May 29, 2023) from 5 to 7 PM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and continue on Tuesday one hour prior to services at the gymnasium.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family in Bob’s name. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

John A. Fisher passed away on Sept. 4th 2022 in Edinburg, TX. He was a long time Valentine resident and owner of the Clinic Pharmacy on the corner of 3rd and Main in Valentine. Survived by his 3 children Margie, Steven, and Anita. The memorial service will be held at Mt. Hope cemetery in Valentine at 2pm on Thursday June 8th.

Graveside Memorial Services for Joan “Jo” M. Irwin age 88 of Ainsworth will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Jo Irwin died April 20, 2023 at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett.

Son: Rick (Shelli) Irwin of Ainsworth
3 Grandchildren
Along with nieces, nephews and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Ainsworth Senior Center or the Donor’s choice in Joan’s name. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Funeral Service for Beryl G. Bair age 86 of Fort Collins, CO formerly of Bassett will be held on Friday (May 26, 2023) at 10:00 AM at the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Beryl Bair went home to be with the Lord on Sunday (May 21, 2023) at the UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident recently.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Daughters: Kathy (Doug) Saar of Paulden, AZ
Chandra (Wayne) Taylor of Nathrop, CO
Karen (Gerry) Brown of Wellington, CO
& Kayla (John) Keck of Jeffers, MN
22 Grandchildren – 16 Great-Grandchildren & 5 Great-Great-Grandchildren
Along with nieces, nephews and other family members

Visitations for Beryl Bair will be one hour prior to the funeral service at the church on Friday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family in Beryl’s name for a future designation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

A memorial service for 70 year old Richard Reese of Valentine Will be held on July 22nd in Valentine. The service will begin at 11aM. More details will be announced in the near future. Richard Reese was a long time Valentine businessman and passed away in Wickenburg Arizona earlier this month.

Graveside service for Gary McCormick age 80 of Norden, NE will be held on Friday, May 26 at 9:30 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Funeral service will be held after the graveside at 11:00 AM at the Presbyterian Church in Valentine. A visitation will be on Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. McCormick passed away on May 17, 2023 at his home in Norden. Survivors: Wife-Barbara of Norden Sons-Gerry of Idaho, Bruce of Colorado Daughters-Sonia Coates of Valentine, Brandi Giauque of Colorado, Brothers-Bob of Norfolk, NE, Wayne of Columbus, NE, Neil of Hawaii

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Funeral service for Viola Coleman, age 88 of Valentine, will be held on Tuesday, May 23 at 10:30am at the Valentine Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 22 at 6:00pm at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mrs. Coleman passed away on May 17, 2023 at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Memorials may be made to Cherry County Hospital Auxiliary or to the Cherry County Historical Society. Survivors include: Daughter- Jeanie Miller of Scottsbluff, NE. Son- Gary of Valentine, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Celebration of Life for Merle Weihe age 64 of Gordon will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 11:00 MT at the American Legion in Gordon. Lunch will follow. Merle passed away November 28th, 2022, at his home in Gordon. Survivors include: Wife- Kathy of Gordon. Daughters- Samantha Luebbert of Murray, NE, Tina Curtis of Sacramento, CA, and Angela Shadbolt of Merriman, NE. Son- David Ladoucer of North Platte, NE. Sisters- Lindy Ayers, Cindy Connot and Ruth Bennett of Valentine. 

Minerva Kloppel, age 84, passed away at White River Nursing Home on May 5th. Celebration of life service will be 1:00pm Saturday, May 20th at the Christian Life Fellowship in Mission. Survivors include: Daughter- Marietta Kloppel. 

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Minerva Kloppel.

Sheryl Amiotte, age 58 of Sioux Falls, passed away May 10th. Wake service is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th at Swift Bear Community Hall in Rosebud. Funeral service is on Friday, May 19th at Swift Bear Community Hall with Burial at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery, White River. Survivors include: Son- Travis Gere and Sister- Karla Becker and Rosie Gere as well as Brother- Lyle Christensen. 

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Sherryl Amiotte.

Funeral Service for Glen D. Boschen age 85 of rural Long Pine, NE will be held on Thursday (May 18, 2023) at 10:00am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ainsworth, NE. Burial will follow in the Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Ainsworth. Glen Boschen died Friday (May12, 2023) at his residence near Long Pine. Survivors Include: Significant Other- Dorothy Kenny of Long Pine, 4 Children- Teri Staub of Tilden, NE. Cyndee (Jeff) Staub of Thedford, NE. Glen Dale Boschen of Tilden. Son-in-law- Kevin Petersen of Valentine, NE. 15 Grandchildren, 26 Great-Grandchildren. Brother- Steven (Nancy) Boschen of Broken Bow, NE. Sister- LaRue Shupe of Omaha, NE. Along with nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Visitations for Glen Boschen will be held on Wednesday (May 17, 2023) from 5 to 7pm at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and continue Thursday on hour prior to services at the church. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Sandhills Cancer Fund, the Ainsworth Pink Ladies Dart League or to the donor’s choice in Glen’s name. To leave an online condolence. please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Erma Tetherow, age 88, passed away May 10th in Valentine, NE. Funeral is on Tuesday, May 16th at 10:30am at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Valentine, NE with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine, NE. Survivors include: Children- Chuck Tetherow of Crookston  and Cindy Randall of Blair NE and Sister- Jean Thompson of Stockville, NE.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Erma Tetherow.

Julia Peneaux, age 64, passed away in Rosebud SD May 2

Wake: Saturday & Sunday, May 6-7, 2023 at the SGU Multipurpose Building, Mission SD.   Caravan from the Casino @ 1pm. Funeral: 1pm Monday, May 8 at the SGU Multipurpose Building, Mission SD. Burial at St Charles Catholic Cemetery St Francis, SD.

Survivors: Children: Troylynn Peneaux-Beck, John Peneaux, Celeste Peneaux-Dowe, Marvelle Peneaux & Mary Peneaux-Leader Charge Siblings: Pam Giroux, Roberta Jordan, Roxie Witt & Phillip Witt

Karlanne Holmes-Fisbeck is in charge of the arrangements.

Meredith D. “Punk” Worth, age 92 of Springview passed away Tuesday, May 2nd at his home near Springview.

Survivors include: His wife, Enid of Springview, son Ron Worth and daughter Lorraine Worth both of Springview, 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brother Malvern “Corky” Worth and his wife, Janet of Springview along with nieces, nephews, ahd numerous other family members. 

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

Melvin Hartman, age 86 of Kilgore, passed away April 24th in Lincoln, NE.

Funeral services will be at 11 am, Monday, May 1st at the Methodist Church in Valentine. Reception will immediately follow at the Community Hall in Kilgore.

Survivors include 3 children: Dawn Chivers of Kilgore, Tom Hartman of Kilgore and David Hartman of Kilgore plus 2 sisters: Darlene Barry of Rapid City and Lois Hartman of Rapid City.

Holmes Funeral Home is handling service arrangements for Melvin Hartman

Madonna Roan Eagle, age 53, passed away in Lincoln, NE on April 24th. Wake is on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud. Caravan is at 2:00pm from the Rosebud Casino. Funeral is at 2:00pm Friday, April 28th at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud. Burial is at St. Patrick Cemetery, Spring Creek. Survivors include: 3 Children- Daniel Roan Eagle, Adrianne Blue Horse and Raven King, 3 siblings- Shirley Roan Eagle, Mary Strickland and Joseph Roan Eagle Sr.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial mass for long time Valentine businessman and banker, Morris Johnson will be held at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 10:30 am.  A lunch in the St. Nicholas Parish Hall will immediately follow the memorial service.  Rosary will be recited Thursday, May 11 at 7:00pm,at the church. Mr. Johnson passed away on December 30, 2022 at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivors include: Wife- Maureen of Valentine, Son- Andrew of Valentine.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of the arrangements for Morris Johnson.

Memorial Services for Donald Ray Fernau age 93 of Ainsworth will be held on Saturday (May 6, 2023) at 10:30 AM in the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth.  Inurnment will follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery with Military Honors by Ainsworth American Legion Post #79.  Donald Fernau passed away January 23, 2023 in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth.  SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Son: Ron Fernau of Pueblo, Colorado 5 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren & 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren Sister: Doris (Jerry) Voss of Long Pine Brother-in-Law:  Jerry (Shirley) Greenough of Aurora, NE Along with nieces, nephews and other family members

Memorials have been suggested to Ainsworth American Legion Post #79 in Don’s name. 

Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of arrangements.  To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Jerry Shelbourn, age 85 of Valentine, passed away March 8, 2023. Memorial Graveside Service and Inurnment is at 11:00am on Friday, April 28th at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Survivors include: 4 children- Robert of Valentine, Steven of Keensburg, CO, Elizabeth of Valentine, Scott of Yukon, OK.

Holmes Funeral Home is handling arrangements for Jerry Shelbourn.

Funeral Services for Danny D. Daniels age 64 of Ainsworth will be held on Thursday (April 27, 2023) at 2:00 PM at the Brown County Fairgrounds in Johnstown. Burial will follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Danny Daniels died Friday (April 21, 2023) at CHI Health-Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Teri Daniels of Ainsworth
Son: Christopher (Jessica) Frederickson of Ankeny, IA
Daughter: Jennifer (Vance) Denny of Ankeny, IA
5 Grandchildren
Mother: Mary Daniels of Bassett
Sister: Brenda LeMay of Ainsworth
2 Sisters-in-Law: Peggy (John) Gross of Johnstown
Cheri (Ted) Gude of Hawarden, IA
Along with nieces, nephews and numerous other family members.

Visitations for Danny Daniels will be held on Wednesday (April 26, 2023) from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Thursday (April 27, 2023) from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth.

Those attending services are asked to wear casual attire.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family in Danny’s anem for a future designation. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com. 

Mass of Christian Burial for Joe Hanson, age 84 of Valentine will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. The visitation will be on Thursday, April 27, from 5 to 8 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. Hanson passed away on April 22, 2023 in Valentine.
Survivors
Sons-Tony of Valentine, NE
Tee of Valentine, NE
Troy of Blair, NE
Ted of Casper, WY
Sister-Carol Hanson of Lincoln, NE
Brother-Jim of Gillette, WY

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is entrusted with service arrangements.

A memorial service for Carolyn E. Schipporeit age 83 of Ainsworth will be held on Monday (May 1, 2023) at 10:30am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ainsworth with inurnment to follow in the Lutheran Cemetery northwest of Ainsworth. Carolyn Schipporeit died April 10, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Survivors include: Brother: Richard “Dick” Schipporeit of Yankton, South Dakota. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Lutheran Church, the Ainsworth Public Library or to the donor’s choice in Carolyn’s name. 

Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of arrangements for Carolyn Schipporeit.

Betty Anne Kalblinger, age 91, passed away April 17th in North Platte, NE. Graveside service: 12:30pm Friday April 21st at Peace Cemetery south of Mission Memorial service: 2:30pm, Friday April 21st at Grace Lutheran Church in Valentine Survivors include: 3 sons: Fred Skaggs of Mud Creek Gary Kalblinger of Valentine and Bruce Kalblinger of Cozad. 2 brothers: Martin Jones of Mission and Larry Jones of Littleburg. 1 sister: Loretta Hopkins of Williamstown, NJ

Holmes Funeral home of Valentine will handle services for Betty Kalblinger.

George Vosicky, 90, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln NE., after a brief illness. To honor George’s wishes, his body was gifted to the Nebraska Anatomical Board (UNMC). A celebration of life will be held in honor of George, Friday, May 12, 2023 at 1:30 pm at Grace Lutheran Church, in Central City, NE. Burial will take place at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dannebrog at a later date. He is survived by his wife Jeanene of Lincoln NE, children; JoAnn Norquest of York, Denise Neill of Kearney, and James Vosicky of Lincoln.

Memorials in George’s honor are kindly suggested to Grace Lutheran Church in Central City, and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Dannebrog.

Funeral Service for Margaret L. Seadore age 91 of Long Pine will be held on Friday (April 21, 2023) at 10:00 AM at the Ainsworth Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in the Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine. Margaret Seadore died Sunday (April 16, 2023) in the Sandhills Care Center at Ainsworth.

SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Son: David (Diane) Seadore of Long Pine Daughter: Sharon (Daniel) Anderson of Lexington, NE

Visitations for Margaret Seadore will be held on Thursday (April 20, 2023) from 5-7 PM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and continue Friday at the church from 9:00 AM until service time at 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family in Margaret’s name. Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth will be in charge of services for Margaret Seadore.

Funeral Mass for Orin Van Winkle age 79 of Kilgore, NE will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 11:00am MT at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nenzel, NE. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 8th in Valentine, NE at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Survivors include: Wife- Mary of Kilgore, NE. Daughter- Megan Failor of Hickman, NE. Son- Nathan of Scottsbluff, NE. Brother- Boyd of Edmonton, Canada. Sister- Sharon Grove of Crawford, NE. Sister- Marn Telitz of North Platte, NE.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

James Colombe, age 77 of Mission passed away April 2nd at Rosebud Hospital.

Wake service slated for Friday, April 7, 2023 beginning at 4 pm at the SGU Multipurpose building in Mission. Funeral will be 11 am Saturday April 8 at the SGU Multipurpose Building. Burial at Colombe Family Cemetery.

Survivors include: his wife, Jackie, his son, Guy, sisters Patricia Menck and Barbara Bordeaux and his brothers Bob, Richard “Skinny” and Wayne “red” Colombe.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for James Colombe. 

Funeral service for Stanley L Libolt, age 88 of Burton will be held on Friday, April 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM at Keya Paha High School Gynmasium in Springview. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springvie3w. Standley Libolt passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Avera St Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Libolt of Burton, 4 children: Kristy Libolt of Neligh NE, Steve Libolt of Springview, Denny Libolt of Springview and Kathy Vandersnick of O’Neill.

Visitations for Stanley Libolt will be held on Thursday April 6, 2023 from 5-7 PM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and continue Friday at the gymnasium one hour prior to the funeral service.

Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth will handle services for Stanley Libolt.

Funeral services for Loretta Brickner, 92, of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska with Pastor Alan Wierschke officiating.  Burial will be at Hay Springs Cemetery in Hay Springs, Nebraska.  A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at 6:00 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Hay Springs.

Mrs. Brickner passed away on March 30, 2023 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, Nebraska

Loretta was born on November 19, 1930 in St. Louis, Michigan

A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Zion Lutheran Church or Chadron Rural Fire Dept. Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary PO Box  443, Hay Springs, NE  69347

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

CHAMBERLAIN DRABBELS MORTUARY of, HAY SPRINGS, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Schubert

Frances Schubert passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in Bella Vist, AR. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 7th at 10:00am at the Woodlake Church. Lunch will be served. Survivors include: Husband- Rex  Schubert. Children- Kim, Pam, Ron and Randall.

Services are pending at the Hoch Funeral Home in Bassett for Judy E. Arrowsmith age 79 of Mills, Nebraska. Judy Arrowsmith died Saturday (March 25, 2023) at the Avera Gregory Hospital in Gregory, South Dakota. Survivors include: Sons- Tony Arrowsmith of Bellevue, NE, Brad Arrowsmith of Valentine, NE. Siblings- Carol Moore of Newport, Donna Putnam of York, NE, and Jim Christensen of Hastings, NE.

Hoch Funeral Home of Bassett will handle service for Judy Arrowsmith

Janet Grover, age 59 of Gordon, NE, passed away at the Gordon Hospital on Sunday March 26, 2023. A celebration of life and meal will be held in honor of Janet this Spring. Survivors include: Husband- Robert Grover of Gordon, NE. 3 Children- Christopher Grover of Gordon, Amanda Grover of Martin, SD and Jennifer Peterson of Custer, SD. 6 Siblings- Kim Claussen and Vickie Rose, both of Martin, SD, Dana Livermont of Interior, SD, Ken Seller of Rapid City, SD, Melody Sellers of Torrington, WY and John Seller of Eastern Nebraska.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine will handle services for Janet Grover.

A memorial service for Eunice Wulf age 98 of Ainsworth will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:30am at the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth. Inurnment will follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Eunice Wulf died March 10, 2023 at Azria Health Nursing Facility in Gretna, Nebraska. Survivors include: Daughter- Mary Ann Thompson (Significant Other Mark Penrod) of Gretna, NE. 2 Granddaughters. 1 Great-Grandson. Nieces, Nephews, and other family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family in Eunice’s name. To leave an online condolenc, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth will handle the services for Eunice Wulf.

Philomen Blue Thunder, age 49 of Mission, passed away March 13th. Wake service is on Friday, March 24th at 7:00pm at the Bishop Herold Jones Building in Mission. Funeral service is on Saturday, March 25th at 10:00am at the Bishop Harold Jones Building. Burial is at Grace Chapel Cemetery in Soldier Creek. Survivors include: 4 children- N’Cita and Dylan Blue Thunder and Jeremy and Jaileen Dillon. Brother- Thomas Blue Thunder. 

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine will be in charge of arrangements for Philomen Blue Thunder.

Kevin Lee, age 36, passed away in White River, SD  March 20, 2023. The wake is on Friday, March 24 at the Swift Bear Community Hall in White River SD. Caravan from the Rosebud Casino at 12:00pm. Funeral and Final Viewing is on Saturday, March 25th at 2:00pm at Swift Bear Community Hall in White River, SD. Burial to follow at White River Cemetery, White River, SD. Survivors include: Siblings: Adrian and Avery Black Wolf, Julia Lee.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine will be in charge of services for Kevin Lee.

Skylar Yellow Eagle, age 24 of Mission, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD Friday, March 17th. Wakes: Monday and Tuesday March 27-28 at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission. Caravan from the Rosebud Casino at Noon Monday. Funeral: 11:00am Wednesday, March 29th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building. Meal and giveaway following that. Burial at St. Phillip Cemetery, Two Kettle, SD. Survivors include: Parents- Sam Yellow Eagle and Vernette Long Warrior. Siblings- Marissa Crow Eagle and Sammantha, Sayge & Stryder Yellow Eagle. Grandma- Sandy Murray- Wilcox.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine will handle services for Skyler Yellow Eagle.

Funeral service for Leo Chub age 94 of Valentine will be held on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 10:30am at the Valentine Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 23 starting at 5:00pm at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mr. Chubb passed away on, Monday, March 20th in Alliance, NE. Survivors include: Daughters- Susan Custer of Alliance, NE and Barb Harms of Valentine, NE. Sister: Ruby Newell of Indiana.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements for Leo Chubb.

Donna Jensen, 89, of White River, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Winner. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am CST, Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the White River Community Event Center. Donna is survived by her son, Kip, of the home, and two sisters: Carol Lowry of Gastonia, NC, and Vicky Milbrandt of Colbert, WA.

Feigum Funeral Home in Pierre will handle services for Donna Jensen. 

Darryl Iron Shell Sr, age 67 of Mission, passed away in Sioux Falls on Sunday, March 19th. The Wake is Thursday and Friday, the 23rd and 24th at the Antelope Community Building, 2 pm Thursday caravan from the Rosebud Casino. The funeral will be Saturday, March 25th at 11 am at the Antelope Community Building. Inurnment at a later date. Survivors include his wife, Rosalind, 4 children- Darryl Iron Shell Jr, Angel Iron Shell Fast Horse, John Iron Shell and Dakota Iron Shell.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine is handling services for Darryl Iron Shell Sr. 

Mary Larvie, age 63 of Rosebud, passed away at her home on March 14th. The wakes will be on Sunday and Monday at St. Bridget’s Church in Rosebud.  Caravan is at 1:00pm Sunday from the Rosebud Casino. The funeral service is on Tuesday, March 21st at 2:00pm at the St. Bridget’s Church in Rosebud. Burial is at St. Patrick Cemetery in Spring Creek. Survivors include: 7 Children Antoinette Larvie Arcoren, Marissa Larvie, Albert Guerue, Carletta Guerue, Harvey Larvie, Jr., Loretta Guerue and John Larvie, Sr.. 

Holmes Funeral 

A funeral service is pending at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth for Dorothy M. Gross age 91 of Ainsworth. Dorothy Gross passed away Thursday, March 16th, 2023 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Shelbourn, age 85 of Valentine, passed away March 8th in North Platte. A graveside service is planned for April 28th, 2023 at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Survivors include: Children: Robert Shelbourn of Valentine, Steven Shelbourn of Keensburg, CO, Elizabeth Shelbourn of Valentine, Scott Shelbourn of Rockwood, TN.

Holmes Funeral Home will handle services for Jerry Shelbourn.

Michael Swalley, age 31 of Kearney, passed away February 28th. Wake services: Tuesday & Wednesday at the Tiospaye Bible Baptist Church in Mission Funeral: 10am Thursday March 9th at the Tiospaye Bible Baptish Church in Mission Burial: Holy Family Cemetery, north of Mission, SD Survivors: Daughter: Tatianna Swalley, Father: Frank Swalley, Sr. Siblings: Frank Jr, Isaiah, Misty & Shyra Swalley, Angelica Stead, Thomas Pacheco & Skyler Erickson.   

Holmes-Funeral Home will be in charge of services for Michael Swalley.

Mass of Christian Burial for Nick Grubham, age 42 will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mt Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Rosary and Visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM at the church. Mr Grubhan passed away on March 1, 2023 in Rapid City, SD. Survivors include parents Mary and Mike McCrary of Valentine, brothers Luke of Valentine, Mark of Elkhorn, NE and Jake of Kansas City, MO, sister Anna O’Kief of Valentine and grandmother Ruthie Ferris of Valentine. 

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is entrusted with the arrangements.

Lou Ann Heermann, 80 of Grand Island died Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Heritage at Sagewood. Celebration of Life Service will be at 1 PM Saturday, March 4th at the Christ Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Reverend Tom Schneider will officiate. The family will greet friends an hour before service time. Burial of ashes will be at a later date in the Lutheran Cemetery in Naper, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family to be determined at a later date. Lou Ann is survived by her husband, Dennis, son Shane Heerman, daughter Heidi Anderson, brothers Winston, Stanley and Greg Stahlecker.

All Faiths funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. 

Jamie G Fred, 75 of Rose, NE passed away February 9th at the Burwell Community Memorial Health Center. Jamie is survived by his wife Kay, daughter Holly Bacon of Boswell, OK and son Stoney, sister Tami McIntosh of Sargent Ne. Memorial service will be at 1:00 am on Monday, Feb 27 at the United Methodist Church in Burwell with lunch to follow.

Hitchcock Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Jamie G Fred.

Helen Sedlmajer, age 96 odf Mission, passed away Monday, February 6th, 2023 at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Private inurnment will be held at a later date at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD. Survivors include: 2 Sons: Joe Sedlmajer, III of Mission and Paul Sedlmajer of Pierre. 2 Daughters: Susan Kieffer of Sturgis and Bonnie Sedlmajer of Mission. 1 Sister: Bertina Hanson of Bagley, MN.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Helen Sedlmajer.

Funeral service for Ron Elliott age 79 of Valentine will be held on Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Presbyterian Church in Valentine. Graveside service will be held prior to the funeral at 10:00am at the Hillcrest Cemtery in Thedford. Visitation with family present will be on Monday, February 6th from 4:00 to 7:00pm at the Sandoz chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. Elliott passed away on February 3rd at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivors include: Wife: Virginia of Valentine. Daughter: Deb Long of Valentine. Brothers: Loren of Valentine, Wayne of Cozad, Bill of Thedford. 

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is entrusted with the service arrangements.

Terrance Gregg, Sr., age 65 of Rosebud, passed away at his home on January 30th. Wakes Monday and Tuesday at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud.  Caravan at 12:00pm Monday from the Casino. Funeral is on Wednesday, February 8th at 2:00pm at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud. Burial is at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Francis. 

Holmes Funeral Home is in Charge of Arrangements for Terrance Gregg, Sr.

Funeral service for Ruth L. Luehrs age 96 of Long Pine will be held on Saturday (February 4th, 2023) at 2:00pm at the Evangelical Free Church near Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine. Roth Luehrs died Monday (January 30, 2023) at her home in Long Pine. Visitations for Roth Luehrs will be held on Friday (February 3, 2023) from 5:00 to 7:00pm at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and continue on Saturday on hour prior to services at the church. Survivors include: 4 Daughters: LaVonne (Dail) Vetter of Cozad, NE, Donna Mundorf of Long Pine, Joyce Hutcheson of Long Pine, and Dixie (Lee) Hansen of Dougles, WY. 9 Grandchildren and 20 Great-Grandchildren. 2 sisters-in-law: Jean Burkinshaw of Long Pine and Donna Mae Benson of Norfolk, NE along with nieces, nephews and other family members.

Memorials have been suggested to the Long Pine Rural Fire Department in Ruth’s name. To leave and online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Hoch Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Eileen Reifel, age 86 of Mission, passed away at Rosebud Hospital on January 24th. Funeral service will be held at 11am, Saturday, February 4th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission. Private family inurnment at a later date. 

Holmes-Funeral Home of Valentine will be in charge of the services for Eileen Reifel.

Destiny DeCory, age 44 of St. Francis, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on January 26th. The wake is on Tuesday through Thursday, January 31- February 2nd at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud, SD. Family Caravan 10am Tuesday from Holmes Funeral Home. Funeral service is on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 at 12:00pm at the Veteran’s Building in Rosebud. Cremation will follow. 

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine will handle the services for Destiny DeCory.

Howard Heath, age 94 of Valentine and formally of Millboro, SD passed away Monday, January 23 at Cherry County Hospital . Visitation with family present to receive friends will be 3-5pm Sunday at Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine. Funeral Service is on Monday, January 30th at 11:00am ath the Valentine Methodist Church with luncheon following. Graveside service is on Monday at 1:30pm at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Survivors include: 2 daughters: Roberta Gehlsen and Vickie Davis.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Donald Ray Fernau age 93 of Ainsworth. Donald Fernau passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Survivors include: Son: Ron Fernau of Pueblo, Colorado. 5 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren. Sister: Doris (Jerry) Voss of Long Pine. Brother-in-Law: Jerry (Shirley) Greenough of Aurora, NE along with nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is assisting with arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Adam Bordeaux, age 38 of St. Francis, passed away January 14th. Wake service is on Monday, January 23rd at 6:00pm at the Rosebud Community Hall. Funeral is on Tuesday January 24th at 1:00pm at the Rosebud Community Hall. Burial is at Spotted Tail Cemetery in Rosebud. Survivors include: 6 children: Adam, Clifford, Steven, Jacob, Aaliyah, and Terrence. 3 Siblings: Louie Arcoren, Amy & Leesh Arcoren.

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lavern ‘Labeau’ Stewart-Omaha Boy, age 34 of Two Strike, passed away January 14th. The wake for Lavern is on Monday and Tuesday, January 23-24th at 8:00pm at the Two Strik Community Youth Center. The funeral is on Wednesday, January 25th at 2:00pm at the Two Strike Community Youth Center. Burial is at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Fancis. Survivors include: Daughter: Vivianca Running. Father: Roland Daniel Omaha Boy. Siblings: Roleen & Arlene Omaha Boy, Gaylord & Charles Black Spotted Horse and Maria Stewart. 

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Lavern Stewart-Omaha Boy.

Funeral services for Stanley G. Larson age 88 of Bassett will be held on Monday, (January 16, 2023) at 2:00pm at the United Methodist Church in Bassett. Burial will follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Stanley Larson died Wednesday, (January 11, 2023) at Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. Survivors include: Six children: Steven (Tonya) Larson of Bassett, Pam (Frank) Seberger of Newport, Brian (Becky) Larson of Ault, CO. Laurie (John) Schlaman of Batavia, IL, Deb (Mike) Ruhrdanz of Lincoln, NE, and Dawn (Dana) Johnston of Highlands Ranch, CO. 14 GC and 16GGC. Sister: Dorothy Kuxhausen of Mitchell, SD. Brother-in-Law: Marvin Bussinger of Scottsbluff, NE along with nieces, nephews, and other family members. Visitations for Stanley Larson will be held on Sunday (January 15, 2023) from 5 to 7pm at the Bassett United Methodist Church and continue on Monday at the Methodist Church from noon until service time.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Rock County Senior Center in his name. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.

Katherine Williams, age 41, passed away January 4, 2023. Wake services are 7:00pm nightly, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 17 and 18 at the He Dog Community Building. The funeral is on Thursday, January 19th at 2:00pm at the He Dog Community Building. Burial is at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery in Parmelee, SD. Survivors include: Mother Martina Roubideaux. Sister: Lori Smith. Brothers: Lee Afraid of Eagle, Wilbur Smith Jr., Kenneth Cook and Jimmy and Johnson TeJohn. 

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Katherine Williams. 

Laun Eagleman, age 24 of Rapid City, passed away December 30th. Graveside service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, January 17th at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Francis. Survivors include her mother Gina McCloskey. 

Holmes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Laun Eagleman.

Former Valentine area resident Bob Michael “Fuzzy” Stillwell, 71 of Brady passed away January 7, 2023 at Great Plains Health. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00am Thursday, January 12, 2023 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. He will be laid to rest in Mount Hope Cemetery near Valentine, there will also be visitation 4:00-6:00pm MT Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nenzel, NE, with a Christian Wake Service to follow at 6:00pm MT. He is survived by: Wife- Lynell. Daughters- Amanda Vinton, Megan McGown. Son- Michael. Sisters- Sherry Kunz, Jean Ormsby, Jane Sandoval, and Joan Parsons.

Adams Swanson funeral home of North Platte will handle the services.

Funeral Service for Eleanor F. Schipporeit age 92 of Ainsworth will be held on Friday, January 13th at 10:00am at the Zion Lutheran Church in Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Lutheran Cemetery in Ainsworth. Eleanor died Sunday, January 8th at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Survivors include: Sons: David (Pat) Schipporeit of Norfolk, NE and Lance(Vicki) Schipporeit of Ainsworth. Daughters: Jeanette Schipporeit of Norfolk, NE and Julie (Richard) Smith of Kearney, NE. 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Brother: Dale Hartman of Orange, CA. Along with nieces, nephews, and other family members. Visitations for Eleanor Schipporeit will be on Thursday, January 12th from 5 to 7pm at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth and continue on Friday January 13th one hour prior to the services at the church.

Those attending are asked to wear casual attire.

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Ainsworth Zion Lutheran Church in Eleanor’s name. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com

Funeral service for Don Marshall age 91 of Cody will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00am at the the Valentine Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 10th at 2:00pm at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mr. Marshall passed away on January 6th at the Countryside Care Center in Gordon, NE. Survivors include: Wife- Janis of Cody, NE. Sons-Taylor of Cody, NE, James of Arthur, NE, Duane of Oshkosh, NE. Daughter- Holly Fay of Cody, NE. Brother- Dean on Mullen, NE. Sister- Wanda of Huntsville, TX.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements for Don Marshall.

Honor Beauvais, age 12 of Mission, passed away December 15th. Wake is on Friday, January 6th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission. Funeral Mass is on Saturday, January 7th at 11:00am at the Fr. Paul Hall. Burial is at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Mission.

Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine will handle the services.