OBITUARIES

May 2, 2026

In loving memory Neil Zetah. 

Neil passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with his wife Janet, and his brother Roger by his side.

 A celebration of Life will be on June 12, 2026, @ 3:00 pm. At the Bible Fellowship Church,1212 E. Fairmont Blvd, Rapid City, SD.

Neil was born in Little Falls, MN, on February 5, 1959, to Gerald and...

Apr 28, 2026

Roberta June Lembke

Robert June (Egly) departed this life on April 28,2026 at Chadron Community Hospital. She was born on March 14, 1937 in Geneva, NE to Lorence June Egly and Evelyn (Shoaf) Samuelson. In her youth, she was known as Bobbie until she moved to Chadron. She married Wayne Lembke June 12, 1953. Roberta and Wayne shared a rare and...

Apr 27, 2026

Wanda Marie Hessler, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born on October 8, 1951, Wanda lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service to those around her. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Richard Hessler, and a loving mother to her children, John, Angela, and Benjamin....

Apr 26, 2026

Mavis Leola Trylick (May) met her Savior face to face three days after her 101st birthday. (April 23,1925-April 26, 2026)

She and her husband, Robert spent their life starting and pastoring churches until their retirement years.

She had a zest for life which everyone that met her noticed .

If there was an activity going on, she wanted to be there. It didn’t...

Apr 23, 2026

Julie Sue Ellicott, 84 years old, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. In her final days she was surrounded and cared for by her loving family. She devoted her life to faith and family. After raising her family and dedicating many years to homemaking, Julie studied bookkeeping at Dalton Junior College. She then worked as a bookkeeper and later...

Apr 19, 2026

Judith Anne Simmons, 81, of Martin, passed peacefully from this world on Sunday, April 19, at Bennett County Hospital.

Judy was born on April 6, 1945, to Arthur and Beverly McComsey in Aberdeen, SD. She grew up on the family farm near Conde as the oldest of six children and graduated from Brentford High School in 1963. Shortly after graduation, she...

Apr 12, 2026

Larry Harvey Waldron was born to parents Harvey Leonard and Marie Elizabeth (Abold) Waldron in Hay Springs, Nebraska on October 17, 1936. Larry was the eldest child, with one sister and two brothers: Joycelene Waltman, Leonard “Butch” Waldron and David Waldron. He passed away peacefully at his home in Rushville on April 12, 2026, at the age of 89.

Larry was...

Apr 10, 2026

Barbara Jean (Redfern) Heckman Obituary

On March 2, 1942, in Chadron, Nebraska Sterling & Eula Redfern along with their son, Donald, welcomed their first baby girl Barbara Jean into the world. She would tragically lose her brother when she was 4. When she turned 8 she became a big sister to Virgina Kay and had a forever confidant, with whom she...

Apr 9, 2026

Wesley Wilsey will be greatly missed. He has passed away on April 9, 2026 after a short bout of untreatable injury and illness. Wes was born September 1, 1932 – the eighth child of nine to Frank and Nellie (Huss) Wilsey when they lived near Pedro, SD (40 miles north of Wall) and the Cheyenne River. He graduated the eighth...

Apr 9, 2026

A disciple of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “God has a Plan”

Woman, grandmother, mother, special needs mother, wife, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and more. 

Lifeguard, horsewoman, youth leader, vocal sports fan, cat lover, rancher, substitute teacher, educator, home cook & baker, a very devoted employee at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument “Ranger Anne”, avid tv connoisseur, uninhibited movie...

Apr 8, 2026

Nicolette Horn, née Serbousek, born on March 9, 1956, in Rushville, Nebraska, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Chadron Hospital surrounded by her family after an extended battle with cancer. Her passing marks the loss of a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the lives of many with her warmth and dedication.

Nicolette’s life was deeply rooted in...

Apr 8, 2026

Ross Brewer Obituary Ross Brewer, 97, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Ross was born on September 7, 1928, to Clayton and Myrtle (Drake) Brewer. He lived a long and meaningful life, grounded in the values of hard work, connection, and a deep appreciation for the simple things. Ross entered Army in July 1950 just days...

Apr 5, 2026

Barbara Mae Pelton-Nixon, age 91, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5th, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Barbara was born on a ranch west of Arthur, Nebraska, and spent most of her adult life in Crawford, before spending her final years in Chadron, where she was cherished by family and friends.

Barbara was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose...

Apr 4, 2026

Art Halfhide, 88, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away on April 4, 2026, at the Chadron Hospital in Chadron, Nebraska. He was born on February 8th, 1938, in Denver, Colorado. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mar 26, 2026

Vern was born the third of six kids to Wesley Preston and Grace Almeida Waters Owen on June 5, 1946. He decided he was done with school around the 8th grade, his Dad said fine but you’re getting a job so he started working for Paul Huffman. 

For the next 64 years Vern worked doing what he loved being horseback, muleback...

Mar 25, 2026

Mar 24, 2026

Kenneth Otto Horrocks

June 7, 1947 – March 24, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that we announce the passing of Kenneth Otto Horrocks, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at his home in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Kenneth, lovingly known as Ken, was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. His kindness, strength, and unwavering love for his...

Mar 24, 2026

August William (Bill) Dohrman, age 86, passed away March 24, 2026 at Gordon Country Care in

Gordon, Nebraska.

He was born to August Leonard and Ruth Marie (Turman) Dohrman on June 13,1939, and

joined his older sister Delores (Elmer) Dreyer.

Bill was raised on a farm south of Rushville near Immanuel Lutheran Church. When it was time

to attend school, Bill, at the age of...

Mar 23, 2026

Bill Bolln Jr, 70, died March 23, 2026 in Chadron, NE after a battle with dementia.

He graduated from Chadron High School in 1974 and went to work with the family beer distributing business, Bolln Distributing Co.

In 1974 he married Joan and together they had three daughters Cory, Kelli and Traci.

He drove the ‘beer truck’ delivering Miller products from Harrison to...

Mar 22, 2026

Floyd Joseph Serres passed away March 22, 2026 in Crawford, Nebraska, at 90 years of age. Floyd was the second of eight children born to Peter Paul Serres and Eva (Barrett) Serres. He was born November 20, 1935 on the Serres Ranch located near Montrose, Nebraska. He attended a one room school in the area, and was raised and confirmed...