OBITUARIES

Feb 7, 2025

Virginia Adele Holsinger was born to Claude and Blanche Drury on February 26,1930. Being born and raised on a ranch, Adele, as she was called by her family, loved to ride the sandhills on her horse. But like most ranch kids, she was expected to help out by milking the cows, tending the chickens and doing various other chores.

Adele attended...

Feb 6, 2025

Michael Ray Zimmerman, a lifelong resident of Harrison, died Feb. 6. Michael was known for his wry wit and friendliness and his self-taught skill in playing guitar and singing. After graduating from Sioux County High School, “Mike” attended Chadron State College and the University of Nebraska before returning to Harrison to reside with his parents. He later served as village clerk for...

Feb 3, 2025

James (Jim) Martin Sheaffer was born January 13, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Martin and Anna (McVey) Sheaffer. He grew up in Panther, Iowa where he attended Panther Creek Church of the Brethren. After high school graduation he accompanied a load of dairy cattle via train and ship to China. Upon his return he enrolled in McPherson College, McPherson,...

Feb 2, 2025

Janet Hill was born on February 5th 1952 to Charles and Verna Hill. She has one son Rhett Shumway. She has two amazing grand children, Kailee and Charlie Shumway. 

 During her life she often worked as a care giver for others and animals. Earlier in life she worked as a care giver for mentally handicapped individuals. Later in life she worked...

Feb 2, 2025

Wade Wasserburger, 62, of Hay Springs, Nebraska, passed away on February 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on September 5, 1962, in Crawford, Nebraska, Wade grew up with a strong sense of faith, immense kindness shared with all who met him, and an unwavering commitment to hard work—values that would define his life and legacy.

 Wade attended...

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 31, 2025

Karl Harold Storjohann, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 31st, 2025. 

Karl was born on January 10th, 1937 in Spencer, NE. He grew up in O'Neill and spent summers on his Aunt and Uncle's farm in Spencer. Karl had fond memories as a child of shooting squirrels, going to church, and working for his dad, Lawrence, at the...

Jan 30, 2025

Larry went to be with Jesus 1/30/25 surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born in Amarillo TX on 8/7/1953 to Ted & Velma Bagneschi. He was the 6th child to a family of 9 kids. Even when he was young, he preferred to be inside helping his mom cook rather than outside helping his dad in...

Jan 20, 2025

Donald Jay Wiley was born April 23, 1943 to Edward and Emma Wiley in Pilger, Nebraska. While still young the family moved to rural Missouri. Don was the second to youngest of 8 siblings and along with his father Edward, was the only one in the family not affected by Polio. What Don’s family lacked in money, they made up...

Jan 17, 2025

Kenneth D. Marlatt Obituary

 

I was born on a cold winter evening, 14 December 1936, the 5th son to Cliff and Queenie Marlatt. I was raised on a farm south of Odessa, NE and later moved to another farm south and west of Kearney, NE. I attended grade school in a one room schoolhouse. Attended high school at Odessa, NE.

Kenneth Survived...

Jan 16, 2025

Cherrill Dawn DeFrance Cobb, age 85, was born with her twin sister Carrell, in Rushville, NE on June 20, 1939, to Don and Vi DeFrance.

She lived on a ranch southeast of Gordon with her parents, twin sister Carrell and older sister Wanda. During their school years, Cherrill and her 2 sisters lived with their mother, Vi in Gordon, where they...

Jan 14, 2025

Merlyn Leonard Jacobson was born on August 26, 1963, to Myron and Virginia Jacobson in Rushville, Nebraska. From a young age, Merlyn displayed a love for the simple joys of life, growing up surrounded by the open plains and learning the values of hard work. He attended Clinton Elementary School and graduated from Gordon High School in 1981.

After high school,...

Jan 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sterling C. Murdock July 13, 1948 – January 14, 2025

Sterling C. Murdock, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on July 13, 1948, in Chadron, Nebraska. Sterling's life was a testament to hard work, resilience, and an unwavering connection to the...

Jan 13, 2025

Vivian Mae Ainslie, age 94, was called into her eternal home on Jan. 13, 2025, while residing at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home, Hay Springs, NE. Vivian was born on July 30, 1930 at St. Onge, SD to Emmett Glenn & Ayles (Blundell) Gowin. Vivian and her family lived in South Dakota, Wyoming and Nebraska while growing up. At one time...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

Richard “Dick” A. Smith, 72, of Merriman, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. A celebration of life will be held this spring in Merriman, NE.

 Richard was born on October 27, 1952, to Curtiss N. and Goldie G. (Huckins) Smith in Rushville, Nebraska. He was the third of four children, joining brothers James (“Jim”) and...

Jan 5, 2025

Edward Harry Henschel, age 90, of Martin, SD passed away peacefully at his home on January 5th, 2025. Eddie was born on April 23, 1934, in Martin, SD to Frieda (Lavine) Henschel and Harry Henschel. Eddie grew up on a farm 3 miles west of Martin. He had one sister, Darlene (Henschel) Pich. He graduated from Bennett Co High School...

Dec 23, 2024

Naomi Kathryn Rezek (11/29/1923 – 12/23/2024) departed this world from the Chadron Community Hospital on Monday December 23, 2024 to rejoin her husband.

Naomi, daughter of Herman Max and Vernona Kathryn Kutchara, was born and raised in Hay Springs, NE. After graduation from Hay Springs High School, class of 1941, she attended Success Business College in Denver Colorado. While attending college...

Dec 21, 2024

Funeral services for Dan D. Rhembrandt will be held Saturday December 28, 2024. Dan passed away on December 21, 2024, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.

Dan was born in Albuquerque, NM. on April 7, 1957, to Carl Rhembrandt and Sylva Haines (Rhembrandt). On July 30, 1982, he married his wife Betty Vrbka (Rhembrandt). With this marriage, Dan gained two...

Dec 20, 2024

Darlene K Nissen entered into eternal rest on Friday December 20th, 2024, service and celebration of her life will be at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Mirage Flats, NE December 27, 2024 at 10:00 am. 

Darlene Kay Williams was born on January 23, 1939, in Ainsworth, NE to Glen E and R. LaVonne (Roberts) Williams. She was the oldest of 3...