OBITUARIES

Nov 11, 2023

 

Our dear father, Timothy James Bounous,71, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Gordon, Nebraska. Tim was the third of six children born to Guy Louis Bounous and Berniece Iown (Bass) Bounous.  He was born September 2, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas.

 

He graduated from Southeast High School in Wichita in 1970 and attended Wichita State University before transferring...

Nov 10, 2023

 

Dean Edward Bruce

Dean Edward Bruce, 94, of Gordon, Nebraska went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, November 10, 2023. Dean was born in Gordon, Nebraska to Art and Ruth Bruce on February 6, 1929. He was one of 6 children, including older siblings Bob and Morey, and younger siblings Betty, Beverly, and Bill.

The...

Nov 8, 2023

Nov 7, 2023

 

Dennis George Murphy of Harrison, Nebraska, died Nov. 7, 2023, at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with his loving family by his side. Memorial services will be in Harrison, Nebraska at Sioux County High School on March 11 at 2 p.m. (MT). Burial will be at the National Veterans Cemetery in Omaha on March 23 at 2 p.m. (CT).

Dennis...

Nov 7, 2023

 

Karolyn was born November 6, 1946, in Chadron, Nebraska to John and Henrietta Luben of Crawford, Nebraska. Karolyn attended elementary school in Crawford until December of 1959.  Karolyn’s father John worked for Northwestern Bell as a telephone technician in Crawford and managed the Crawford telephone office. John was transferred to Chadron and managed the Chadron office and managed the...

Nov 6, 2023

Nov 5, 2023

 

Richard Daniel Baker, age 86, of Martin SD passed away at his home on November 5, 2023.

Richard was born on April 16,1937 to Alex and Marie (Jelly) Baker in Gordon Nebraska. He grew up on the family farm north of Vetal, SD. He attended Pleasant Valley School where his mom Marie was a teacher. He joined the US...

Nov 4, 2023

 

Philip R. Weisz, age 66, of Batesland, South Dakota, passed away on November 4, 2023, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by his loving family.

Philip, fondly known as Phily, was born to Richard and Mathilda (Kallenberger) Weisz on May 22, 1957 in Ipswich, South Dakota. He began his education in Hosmer, South Dakota before moving to...

Nov 2, 2023

 

Charles E (Chuck) Arthur finished his earthly life on November 2, 2023. Always a believer in the Catholic church and continuing to miss his ‘daddy,’ he was ready to start his new chapter and reunite with friends and family who preceded him. Chuck was a farm boy at heart, purchasing a small acreage after his retirement, which he fondly...

Nov 1, 2023

 

Timothy (Tim) Andrew Gillett, 45, of Gering, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 1 at Scottsbluff Memorial Hospital.

  Tim was born May 18, 1978, in Chadron, Nebraska to Terry and Phyllis Gillett. He attended elementary school in district 46 and 7 in Sioux County. After he graduated from Sioux County High School in 1997, he went on...

Oct 31, 2023

 

Paul Lans, 61, of Chadron, departed life on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023. Paul was born February 20th, 1962, in Alma, Nebraska. He was the 6th child born to Roland Ray and Irene E. (Fischer) Lans. Paul was baptized on March 11th, 1962, and later confirmed on May 20th, 1977, at the Stamford Trinity Lutheran Church. He received his primary...

Oct 30, 2023

Oct 29, 2023

 

Kenneth E. Kudrna, 87, died Sunday, October 29th 2023, in his home with the comfort of his family.

Funeral services will be held 10am Thursday November 9th at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs.  Pastors Paul Smith (officiating) and Rod Heilbrun (guest pastor).  Burial will be at the Beaver Valley Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested for the Hay Springs’...

Oct 29, 2023

 

J. Willis Gran

John Willis Gran, 90, of Gordon, died Sunday, October 29, in Gordon.

He was born on April 21, 1933, to Elmer and Eva (Parkhurst) Gran in Winner, SD. He grew up at Hidden Timber with his brother, James (Jim), and sisters, Mary Ellen (Sr. Eileen), Carolyn, Virginia, Patricia, Eileen, and Elizabeth before his family moved to...

Oct 26, 2023

 

Raymond "Ray" Leslie Wright 69 passed away Wednesday October 26th, 2023 peacefully at home.  He now rests with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born November 23rd, 1953, to Esther Wright in Greeley, Colorado.  Crawford became Ray’s hometown as a toddler.   Ray was a resourceful kid and started his mechanical career...

Oct 24, 2023

Donna Rae Moran, passed away peacefully at the age of 85, at the Gordon Countryside Care. Donna was a compassionate soul and dedicated nurse, who devoted her life to healing and caring for others, leaving an indelible mark on countless lives.

Born on May 24th, 1938 in Hastings, Nebraska to Edward D. and Margaret L. (Zobel) Wilken, Donna’s journey in...

Oct 22, 2023

 

Edward Lee “Sandy” Haug, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed from this life peacefully on October 22, 2023 in Rapid City, SD surrounded by family who loved him deeply.

Ed and his best friend and wife, Doris Evon (Ross) Haug lived happily outside of Hot Springs, South Dakota in a beautiful and serene area since 2000.

Ed was...

Oct 17, 2023

 

Frances Hettie Whitney (Tvrs) was born May 10, 1938 in Chadron Hospital. She passed away peacefully in Chadron Hospital on October 17th, 2023. She was the second child of Benjamin H. Whitney and Elizabeth Margaret Ann Whitney (Elsberry). She was born on her Aunt Francis Schildhauer’s 21st birthday, and they named her after her Aunt Frances. Her older brother...

Oct 13, 2023

 

            Garrett Rae Hodson, age 23, left us on Friday, October 13th, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.  Garrett was born in Gordon, Nebraska in June of 2000 to Kevin and Kaye Hodson.  The youngest of four children, Garrett filled his life as a marine, a hardworking rancher, and was working towards becoming a diesel mechanic. He was a beloved son,...

Oct 11, 2023

 

Kevin James Kirk passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in Philip, SD. Kevin was born January 11, 1971, in Gordon, NE, to parents John (Jack) W. Kirk and Essie M. Kirk-White Face.

Kevin initially grew up in Pine Ridge, SD, then moved to Sioux Falls, SD, where he graduated from O’Gorman High School in 1989. Upon graduation, he moved...