OBITUARIES

Rayleen Billings

Sep 22, 2020

Rayleen Theresa Billings Schommer

Rayleen T Billings, 76, died unexpectedly September 22, 2020, peacefully, in her home in Maricopa, AZ.

She was born October 6, 1943 in Chadron, Ne, the daughter of Raynold Benjamin and Velma Aleen (Asbury) Schommer. After attending and graduating from school in Chadron, Rayleen married Jack D Billings on August 13,...

Anita Porras

Sep 21, 2020

Anita Porras of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2020 at Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska.  Anita was born on February 15, 1925 in Los Angeles, California.  She was 95.

Online condolences can be made at www.chamberlainchapel.com

Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron is in charge of arrangements.

Edith Geary

Sep 20, 2020

Memorial Service for Edith Geary, of Crawford, Nebraska, will be held on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Crawford Community Building in Crawford, Nebraska.

Edith passed away on September 20, 2020 at her home in Crawford. She was 99.

Edith was born to Ray and Erva (Wilder) Crile 5 miles...

Clyde Lefler

Sep 19, 2020

On September 19, 2020 Clyde Lefler Jr. of Gordon, Nebraska passed away at age 78 with family holding his hand and praying with him. He was in hospice at his daughter’s home in Longmont, Colorado. Earlier in the day he would say hello and reach up to give a hug to his daughter-in-law. A remarkable strength and humility with...

Jason Cisneros

Sep 18, 2020

Memorial service for Jason Patrick Cisneros will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Chadron, Nebraska. Jason passed away on September 18, 2020 at his home in Chadron, Nebraska.

Jason was born on January 23, 1974 in Chadron Nebraska. He graduated from Chadron High School and received...

Donald Roth

Sep 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Donald Roth. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jerry Mccance

Sep 15, 2020

Memorial services for Jerry McCance of Chadron, Nebraska will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:30 PM at the First Congregational Church in Chadron, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Jerry passed away on September 15, 2020 at the Chadron Community Hospital.

Mr. McCance was born on July 16,...

Opal Hanley

Sep 14, 2020

Opal Viola Hess Hanley was born at the White Star Hotel in Chadron Nebraska on January 23, 1923 to Raymond and Elsie Palmer Hess and passed to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 14, 2020.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 22nd at 10:00 am at The Harrison Bible Church.  Opal’s Grandmother, Rhoda Hess was the proprietor...

Charles Malmberg

Sep 14, 2020

Charles Marvin Malmberg was born to Emil and Vera Malmberg in Gordon, NE, January 12, 1929. He passed away September 14, 2020 at Rapid City, SD. Charlie was the first of 7 seven children and spent his childhood on various ranches throughout the sandhills.

After graduating from the Agricultural High School in Curtis, NE, Charlie served in...

Kiel Cook

Sep 12, 2020

Kiel David Cook passed away unexpectedly in Martin, South Dakota on September 12th, 2020 at the age of 35.

Kiel was born on July 18th, 1985 in Gordon, Nebraska to Kenny & Nancy Cook. He attended Central Elementary School until 5th grade when his family moved to Tuthill, SD where he was the final 8th grade graduate...

Maren Rous

Sep 5, 2020

Maren G. Rous, 78, of Batesland, S.D., passed away at her home on September 5, 2020.

Maren was the New Year baby born January 2, 1942, in Gordon Nebraska, to Ray M. Crabb and Anna M. (Krell) Crabb.     After graduating from Gordon High School, she started working at Consumer Public Power.   On June 10th, 1962 she married...

Leonard Anderson

Sep 5, 2020

Leonard James Anderson was born on March 27, 1929 Lakeside, NE to James and Ada (Orr) Anderson.  He passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 in Gordon. Leonard grew up and attended school near Lakeside.

He was united in marriage to Jacklyn Schmidt on June 6, 1948 and engaged in farming on his in-laws farm north of...

Wanda "Susie" Stone

Sep 3, 2020

Graveside services for Wanda “Susie” Stone will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Hay Springs City Cemetery in Hay Springs, Nebraska with Dr. Russ Seger officiating.

Wanda Delores Lowry was born on June 6, 1923 to Harold and Eyvonne Lowry at Morrill, Nebraska. Her grandma called her Susie, and most people...

Willard Wellnitz

Aug 31, 2020

Willard Dean Wellnitz was born on the last day of Spring in 1930 at his parent’s, Herbert and Caroline (Jungck) Wellnitz, home south of Rushville and passed away on August 31st at Gordon Memorial Hospital after 90 years of living life to the fullest.

Willard attended grade school at District #78, high school in Rushville, and attended...

John Kirk

Aug 28, 2020

John W. Kirk, 58, of Pine Ridge, SD, passed away Friday August 28, 2020 in Rapid City after a long fight with cancer. He was born October 17, 1961 in Durango, CO to parents Jack W. Kirk and Essie Jackson.

John grew up and graduated from Pine Ridge High School in 1979. He attended the San Juan...

Lane Troester

Aug 27, 2020

Lane Matthew Troester, from Marsland, Nebraska was born on November 20, 1987 and passed away on August 27, 2020.

Lane was born in Chadron, Nebraska, the middle son to Bruce and Vicki Troester. He, along with his brothers were homeschooled for most of their school career, but Lane finished his high school career by graduating from Crawford...

Troy Lyons

Aug 24, 2020

Troy Lee Lyons died unexpectedly at his home in Hay Springs, Nebraska, on August 23, 2020, at the age 30.

Troy Lyons is survived by his parents Rhonda Lyons (Alan Carter) and Troy Williams, his daughter who he claimed adoption to Emery, his main companion was his dog Chopper, whom he loved more than anything, and many...

Brenda Sheldon

Aug 22, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Brenda Sheldon. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Chuck Dewitt

Aug 21, 2020

Charles Russell DeWitt was born on February 26th, 1939 in Rushville, NE to Russell and Ghita DeWitt. He graduated from Rushville High School in 1957 and then attended Chadron State College for a short time. During this time he sang and played his guitar on the country show Curly’s Corral. He met the love of his life, Bonnie Joyce...

Myra Omelanuk

Aug 21, 2020

Myra Middleton Omelanuk (96) passed away on August 21, 2020, at Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska.

Myra was born January 30, 1924, in Augusta, Georgia, to Edgar Rawls Middleton and Cora Pitner Middleton.  She had two older sisters, Mary Middleton Judy and Cora Middleton Schoolcraft.   Her youth was spent living amongst a large extended...