OBITUARIES

Ruth Ann Connell

Ruth Ann Connell

Mar 9, 2025

Ruth Ann Connell 1930 - 2025

Ruth Ann Wilson Connell was born in Alliance, Nebraska, on February 21, 1930, to Charles Sumner Wilson and Eva Irene (Latham) Wilson. She was raised on a Pepper Creek farm and remained a resident of Dawes County until her death in Chadron on March 9, 2025.

Ruth Ann traced her Nebraska roots to 1852 when her...

Joyce Franzen

Joyce Franzen

Mar 6, 2025

Joyce Ann Franzen (Williams), known as Joycee, Mom, Grammy, Gigi, age 83 of Higginsville, Missouri went peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation in Lexington, Missouri. Although heartbroken, we are at peace knowing she is with her Savior.She was born as a twin with her sister, Judy Porch on Thursday,...

Ken Davis

Ken Davis

Mar 1, 2025

Funeral services for Kenneth Ora Davis, 69, will be held Saturday, March 8 at the United Methodist Church in Hay Springs, Nebraska at 2 p.m., burial will follow at the Hay Springs Cemetery. Ken passed Saturday, March 1 at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with his wife by his side.

Ken was born at Broken Bow, Nebraska December 19, 1955...

Karleen Gramberg

Karleen Gramberg

Feb 24, 2025

Karleen Kay Gramberg was born on December 4th, 1939, in Newman Grove, Nebraska to Theodore Karl and Audrey Elizabeth (Balzer) Sander. Karleen passed away unexpectedly on February 24th, 2025 following a brief hospitalization.

Karleen grew up the oldest of four children. She was her father’s right-hand man on the farm. She often shared that her dad didn’t allow excuses… he expected...

Leora Denison

Leora Denison

Feb 21, 2025

Leora Velma Denison, 89, of Tuthill, South Dakota passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Monument Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota. Leora was born in Enduro, Nebraska on September 7, 1935, the daughter of General Lee and Neoma (Sherman) Hood. Leora grew up on her parent’s farm with her nine siblings. Leora attended most of her grade and...

Lois Kearns

Lois Kearns

Feb 11, 2025

Obituary for Lois Tiensvold Kearns

Our incredible wife, mom, grandma, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 11, 2025, surrounded by family, after a long battle with stroke related illnesses.

Lois was born in Rushville, Nebraska on May 19, 1942 and attended grades 1-8 in a one-room country school house and grades 9 – 12 at Rushville High...

Donna Matteson

Donna Matteson

Feb 11, 2025

Donnetta “Donna” Jean Matteson, 89, of Kadoka, SD, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the hospital in Philip, SD, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna was born on October 20, 1935 in Gordon, Nebraska to Ruby J. Wren and Donald Cotton. She was raised by her mother and Joseph Parks.

She later married Charles A. Matteson, and together they welcomed...

Barbara Brunsvold

Barbara Brunsvold

Feb 10, 2025

Obituary Notice for Barbara Rae Brunsvold

Barbara Rae (Merritt) Brunsvold, age 92, of Chaska, MN, died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferd and Elvina (Deen) Merritt, and brother Fred. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill of Chaska, MN; sister-in-law, Barbara Merritt of Chadron, brother-in-law, Mark Brunsvold (Apple...

Barbara Brunsvold

Barbara Brunsvold

Feb 10, 2025

Obituary Notice for Barbara Rae Brunsvold

Barbara Rae (Merritt) Brunsvold, age 92, of Chaska, MN, died on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ferd and Elvina (Deen) Merritt, and brother Fred. Survivors include her loving husband, Bill of Chaska, MN; sister-in-law, Barbara Merritt of Chadron, brother-in-law, Mark Brunsvold (Apple...

Carol Lulf

Carol Lulf

Feb 8, 2025

Carol Ann (Parsons) Lulf, 84, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away February 8, 2025 at Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center in Scottsbluff.

Carol was born October 5, 1940, in Custer SD to Leslie M. and Verna Irene (Stanton) Parsons. She attended the Custer schools and graduated from Custer High School in 1959.

Carol married David Lulf on March 5, 1960. Born to this...

Virginia Holsinger

Virginia Holsinger

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...

Michael Zimmerman

Michael Zimmerman

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...

James Sheaffer

James Sheaffer

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,...

Janet Hill

Janet Hill

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...

Wade Wasserburger

Wade Wasserburger

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...

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