Cheryl Jan (Harris) Bounous was born October 7th, 1954 in Gordon, Nebraska to Gerald Wayne Harris and Bernice Eldeen (Diffendaffer) Harris. She was the third of three children born to this blessed union. Cheryl was a proud farmer’s daughter who enjoyed helping her father on the family farm/ranch near Denby, South Dakota. She was brought up to appreciate the value of hard work and family. She enjoyed spending time with her siblings and cousins. This is something that would continue all...

Funeral services for Dave Nixon will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska with Reverend ‘Tunde Oladimeji officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, Nebraska Dave Eugene Nixon was born on September 19, 1955 to Eugene and Xenile (Wineteer) Nixon. Dave graduated from Chadron High School. After school, Dave joined the United States Army. After his time there he lived in Hot Springs, South...

On June 16th, 1931, Paul and Eva Thorsen welcomed their fourth child and second daughter on the family farm southwest of Gordon, Nebraska.  They named their baby girl Dorothy Alice.  In addition to her parents, she was welcomed into the world by her two older brothers, Don, Dwight, and her older sister, Esther.   Dorothy attended country school through the 8th grade and in 1945 started her freshman year at Gordon High School.  She eventually graduated with the GHS...

Melvin Henry Wasserburger Private family graveside services for Melvin Wasserburger will be Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Montrose Cemetery. Melvin was born November 5, 1959, in Crawford, Nebraska to William Dale and Henrietta Louise (Hoffmann) Wasserburger, the oldest of four children. He died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Ponderosa Villa Nursing home in Crawford. Mel started his life in construction under the supervision of Guy Mason. Guy was his mentor and taught him a lot...

JAMES L DUNCAN James (Jim) L Duncan, 63 of Chadron, died as the result on an ongoing illness at the Rapid City Hospital on January 9, 2021. He was born April 14, 1957 in Chadron Nebraska to Victor L Duncan, Jr and Mary Jane (Jacobs) Duncan. Jim graduated from Chadron High School. Following graduation he was meat cutter for much of his adult life at various grocery stores in Rushville and Gordon Nebraska. He received his Bachelors Degree from Chadron State College and worked for Cougar...

Kyle Wayne Harris, 61, of Martin, died Thursday, January 7, at Rapid City Monumental Hospital surrounded by his wife and children. Kyle was born on December 25, 1959 to Robert and Faye (Porch) Harris in Martin. In August of 1960 the family moved to Chadron. Then in the fall of 1962 they moved to Arthur, NE, from there they moved to Big Springs. Kyle attended school in Big Springs until his Junior year, then they moved back to Martin. He was involved in basketball and rodeo. He graduated in...

Lois May McConaughey Wiley was born November 1, 1947 to Joe and Sarah McConaughey.  Lois grew up on the family ranch west of Merriman with her older brother Jim.  She spent her youth riding horses and helping with every aspect of the ranch.  Lois was a gifted horsewoman and a neighbor once said it was good to see her along when working cattle because Joe and Jim were often on a colt but Lois would always be in the right place at the right time.   Lois enjoyed...

A celebration of life for Dannis Robinson, of Chadron, will be held on Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, Nebraska.   Dannis was born on July 11, 1936 in Oroville, Washington.   Mr. Robinson passed away on January 6, 2021 at the Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, Nebraska.   He was 84.   A memorial has been established for the Chadron Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Unit. Donations can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO...

Robert L. (Bob) Rickenbach Bob Rickenbach of Chadron, NE passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Bob was born on March 18, 1946, to Max and True (Drake) Rickenbach, joining his brother Rick and sister Anita. Bob graduated from Oelrichs, South Dakota high school in 1965 and Chadron State College in 1969 with degrees in mathematics and chemistry. Bob married Sharon Redfern in 1966 and they became partners for life. Into this union three sons were born, twins Rodd and...