OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2025

Nov 3, 2025

Edward Raymond "Ray" Zlomke, 93, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 in Gordon. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Ray will be remembered for his gentle spirit, generous heart, and sense of humor. Though he liked to joke about being "bullheaded", he was a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion...

Oct 29, 2025

Obituary for Marlys Marie (Nystrom) Peterson

Marlys Marie Nystrom Peterson was born on June 24, 1937, in Litchfield, Minnesota, to Anna Salmena (Larson) and Boyd Morris Edward Nystrom. She grew up with her younger sister, Shirley, and later, two brothers—Bruce and Calvin—and a stepbrother, Lou “Butch” Mattsfield.

Marlys’ early years were marked by both joy and sorrow. When she was just eight...

Oct 28, 2025

Virginia Lee (Jensen) Johnson was born to Einer Thorval Jensen and Delores M. (Heiting) Jensen on March 4th, 1929. She quietly passed away in her sleep on October 28, 2025 at the age of 96.

Virginia grew up south of Hay Springs in the Mirage Flats area with her 3 younger siblings, Anna Marie (Rinky), Larry, and Dean. She was baptized,...

Oct 27, 2025

Dr. Clark E. Gardener

March 29, 1943 – October 27, 2025

Dr. Clark E. Gardener, 82, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025.

Born March 29, 1943, in Shelby, Montana, to Velma and Harry Gardener Jr., Clark spent his early years between the family farm in Whitlash, Montana and the home in Shelby. A 1961 graduate of Shelby High School,...

Oct 25, 2025

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Oct 24, 2025

John Larabee Obituary

John Eddie Larabee was born June 12, 1942, in Ainsworth, NE to Rhea (Estes) Brill and Harley Larabee.

John went to Green Valley country school and Martin grade school. He went to high school at the Curtis, Ne Ag school. He Graduated from Bennett County High School in 1961.

John served in the MAC-V 864th Engineering Battalion from 1961-1963 and...

Oct 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gerald D McCoy December 20, 1932 – October 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gerald Duane McCoy, our beloved dad, grandpa, uncle, and fisherman, who departed this world on October 14, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the middle child of five children born to Marion K and...

Oct 13, 2025

William Bruce Corbin was a lifetime resident of Crawford. He was born on January 16, 1935 to Luther Clayton (Red) and Catherine Jones (Corbin) Leetch. Bruce was the first born of four to this union. He attended Crawford Public Schools. He was united in marriage to Joann Whipple on January 16, 1953. From this union, they had five children.

Bruce worked...

Oct 5, 2025

Edward J Vodicka, age 85, passed away on Sunday October 5th, 2025 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, Nebraska.

Edward was born to Ed and Jennie Kutschara Vodicka on March 27th, 1940 southeast of Hay Springs Nebraska and joined a sister Annabelle. He attended school in Rushville graduating in 1957, excelling in football, basketball, and track. He worked construction...

Oct 2, 2025

Stephen "Steve" Lecher

September 8, 1943 – October 2, 2025

Stephen Lecher, beloved husband, father, teacher, and car salesman, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance and inspiration to everyone who knew him.

Steve was a gift to his family. Born without arms, he never let his physical limitations define him. Instead,...

Oct 2, 2025

Sep 30, 2025

Dennis D. King was born to Kenneth and Virginia (Walgren) King in Hay Springs, Nebraska, on August 25, 1943, and passed away on September 30, 2025, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Dennis was raised on a farm south of Hay Springs and attended Sandridge Country School, where he and his older sister rode a horse to class each day. According to Dennis,...

Sep 29, 2025

Jerene Doris Heesacker, daughter of Daniel and Delia Bruns was born February 17, 1931 at Rushville, Nebraska and she was baptized June 21, 1931 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She departed this life September 29, 2025 at the age of 94 years.

Jerene graduated from Rushville High School and went on to Chadron State College to earn her teaching credit. With...

Sep 27, 2025

Karl A. Witt was born on July 29, 1964 in Kremmling, CO to Sharon and Charles Junior Witt. Karl joined older siblings-Kim, Kelli, Mark and Levi Witt.

Their family moved east of Hay Springs, NE around 1976 and Karl attended country school in 7th and 8th grade, but he transferred to Rushville High School as a freshman. He attended school there...

Sep 18, 2025

Marvin Kampbell Obituary



Marvin Eugene Kampbell age 87of Hay Springs, Nebraska was ushered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 18, 2025. At his request cremation has taken place. Burial will be in the Hemingford cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Camp Norwesca at Chadron NE. or to the Shriners Hospital for...

Sep 17, 2025

Harold “Rex” Jones began his journey in Sidney, NE on May 12, 1937 and ended it in Wichita, KS on September 18, 2025. There were many stops along the way. The Dick and Alice Jones family of 11 children moved from Sidney to Chadron in December 1948. Rex attended Kenwood Elementary School, Chadron High and Chadron State Teachers College (as...

Sep 17, 2025

Brenda Schwaderer Born September 21 1972, second child to Gene & Sue (Duell) Schwaderer, raised in Gordon Ne Brenda graduated from Gordon High School in 1991. Afterwards she attended Midland College in Fremont, Ne. In 1993 she returned to Gordon, Ne. In 1996 she moved to Fort Collins, Co and in 1998 she once again returned to her beloved SandHills....

Sep 13, 2025

Arnold Johnson a true cowboy and rancher passed from this world Sept 13 2025 in Crawford NE. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held Oct. 1 at 2:00 p.m., at the Crawford Community building. Fellowship to follow.

Arnold was born on August 27, 1930, in Marsland, Nebraska, to Earl and Beryl (Blackmer) Johnson. He was the first...