OBITUARIES

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...

Oct 10, 2023

 

TOMMY LEE HORSE

Tommy Lee Horse was born 10/11/1949 in Chadron, Nebraska to Robert E. and Mardra C. Horse.  Tommy spent most of his life as a resident of his beloved community of Chadron, Nebraska.  Tommy passed away at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD on 10/10/2023 due to unexpected and sudden cardiac arrest.  Tommy had been residing most...

Oct 5, 2023

Sep 30, 2023

 

Richard Ren Green, 76, of Gordon, Nebraska died Saturday, September 30, at his home after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.  

Rick was born on September 12th, 1947, to Neal and Gladys (Gustafson) Green in Gordon, Nebraska.  Rick grew up on the family farm 2 miles east of Gordon and fell in love with the outdoors....

Sep 29, 2023

Gerald Max Denton, 87, passed away at his home on the Denton homestead and was welcomed into the Heavenly Fathers arms on September 29, 2023. Gerald was born on June 21st 1936 to Glenn E. Denton and Georgia (Hunter) in the house built by John W. & Rachel Denton that Ron and Kim Denton currently reside in. Gerald attended Craven...

Sep 27, 2023

 

Daniel L. Taylor, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on September 27, 2023, in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was born on January 21, 1957, in Alliance, Nebraska. Daniel's family and friends are grieving the loss of Dan, whose presence brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.

Dan and his family started his life following...

Sep 25, 2023

 

Rodney Byard Tiensvold was born September 6, 1936, and entered into eternal life on September 25, 2023. Rodney was born to Ella Mae and Odin Tiensvold in Rushville Nebraska. Being the 5th of 6 children he quickly learned how to work on the homestead.

On July 23, 1956, Rodney married the love of his life, Shirley Mae Throne. They...