OBITUARIES

Aug 26, 2025

Ronald Gene Moore, Jr. (Ron) was born December 21st, 1957, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Miriam Ruth (Wight) Moore and Ronald Gene Moore, Sr. The family moved to Huntley, Wyoming in 1969. He graduated from Huntley High School in 1976. Ron married Kim Fleenor of Torrington, WY on September 10th, 1983, and they had three daughters together.

The family moved to...

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...

Sep 12, 2025

Mary (Anderson) Weyers, 87, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the PEO Home in Beatrice, Nebraska.

She was born on September 29, 1937 in Osceola, Nebraska to Herman and Evelyn Anderson. She had one older brother, Herm. Mary attended school in Osceola, Nebraska and then went to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She was a member of Chi Omega Sorority...

Sep 11, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Stetson, age 80, of Chadron, Nebraska passed away on September 11, 2025 after a period of declining health.

Born on October 20, 1944, in Crawford, Nebraska to Cleo and Wanda Stetson, Kenny spent most of his life in Chadron, where he was known by friends an neighbors from the golf course and Helens. He was a long-time employee...

Sep 6, 2025

Mouane Sayaloune, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on April 20, 1941, in Vientiane, Laos, and lived a life filled with love, dedication, and warmth.

For 63 years, Mouane shared a beautiful life with her husband, Khamphao. Together, they built a strong and loving family, setting...

Aug 29, 2025

Chuck Risse May 3, 1938 - August 29, 2025 Charles Henry Risse was born in Martin, SD, on May 3, 1938. He was confirmed in the Catholic Church as Charles Henry Joseph Risse and entered into eternal rest on August 29, 2025, at the age of 87, after an ongoing struggle with asthma and, in his final year, pulmonary fibrosis....

Aug 28, 2025

Donald George Benson was born in Gordon, Nebraska June 26, 1935, to Alfred Ture “Tut” and Margaret Victoria VanTifflin Benson. Don passed away in the early morning hours of August 28, 2025, at the age of 90.

Don attended Catholic school in Rushville before his family settled at the homestead south of Gordon. He then attended country school and graduated from...

Aug 28, 2025

Esther Wright Obituary

This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Praise the Lord. Esther Irene Weisbrook Wright was born on March 24, 1931, to Bernard (Barney) and Hilda Weisbrook in Fort Morgan, Colorado. She was the second of three children. She was baptized in Grover, Colorado and became God’s child. That...

Aug 24, 2025

Dora LaWanna Marshall (Lou) was born in Hampton, VA to Neill and Wilma Campbell, the third of five children. When she was seventeen, she met the first love of her life, the boy next door, who was home on leave from the Air Force. After a few months Connie and Lou were married and started a military life and family...