OBITUARIES

Feb 14, 2025

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...

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...

Feb 11, 2025

Rene David Canet, age 72, passed away on February 11, 2025. Dave was born March 29, 1952, in Valentine, NE to Rene and Esther (Reimers) Canet. He was the third of six children and grew up on the Canet Ranch. Dave went to school in a one room school K to 8th grade and attended VHS 9th through 12th. After...

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...

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...

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...

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...