OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2026

Eva Christina Sande was born to Roy and Hulda Jensen of Menno, South Dakota. Eva spent the early years of her childhood in Menno, moving to Huron at the age of five with her parents and three older sisters. Family was the focus of Eva’s childhood. Visits to her grandparents’ farms and trips to Menno and Viborg for reunions and...

Aug 21, 2026

Rodney Buckles, 73, of Martin, SD, passed away while in comfort care at Bennett County Hospital.He was born Nov. 26, 1952, in Gordon Hospital to Leo E. Buckles and Loretta Hill-Buckles.He lived in Merriman, NE, as a child, then moved to California with family. They then moved south of Martin and went to work for his uncle and Dad on...

Jul 1, 2026

Leonard M. Smith’s life journey here on earth was released to our loving, gracious Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home.

Leonard was born on July 26th, 1953, in Rushville, NE, to Leaven and Margaret (Moser) Smith, both from Creighton, Nebraska area.

Leonard attended grade school at rural district #56, attended and graduated from Hay Springs High in 1971. Here...

Sep 18, 2026

Ronald Roy Britton

Ron was born January 11, 1930 to Jesse and Myrtle Britton in the car on the way from Glen to the hospital in Crawford. Ron passed away on September 18, 2026 at Ponderosa Villa in Crawford.

Ron spent his early years growing up in Glen, where he had many adventures as a young boy and learned the value of...

Sep 16, 2026

Sep 10, 2026

Lucas Lyman Bear, age 46, of Merriman, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026, leaving his family far too soon.

He was born on July 27, 1980, in Colby, Kansas to Lyman and Dorothy Bear. He was the oldest of his 3 siblings. Lucas grew up with a deep love for the outdoors, helping his father on the family farm...

Sep 4, 2026

Lawrence Robert Kaiser passed away at the age of 95 September 4, 2026 at the Crestview Care Center in Chadron, Nebraska. He was born on August 19, 1931 in Parmalee, South Dakota to Robert and Martha (Heinert) Kaiser, parents who had immigrated as children from Crimea to South Dakota in 1904 to escape religious persecution and repression during the Bolsheviks...

Sep 3, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of William "Bill" Lux, age 41, who was taken from us far too soon in a tragic accident.

Bill was a cowboy, a rancher, a volunteer firefighter, and, above all, a good and honest man. He lived his life with integrity and a genuine love for the people around him....

Aug 29, 2026

Gay Colleen Gilmore-Metz December 21, 1937 – August 29, 2026

Gay Colleen Gilmore-Metz of Crawford, Nebraska, passed away on August 29, 2026, at the age of 88.

Gay was born on December 21, 1937, in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania, to Doris Jane Duhart and Franklin Black Gilmore. From an early age, she possessed an independent spirit, a love of learning, and an extraordinary...

Aug 21, 2026

LaVern Howard (Bernie) Britton Obituary

Bernie was born December 17th, 1936 and passed away on August 21, 2026 at the age of 89. Bernie was born the 4th of 5 boys. There was Duane, Ronald, Jess (DeVere), LaVern (Bernie) and Warren (Butch). He graduated from Crawford High School in 1955 and enlisted in the US Navy on February 22, 1956. He...

Aug 13, 2026

Kathy Jo Ann (Wright) McCoy was called home to our Lord and Savior on August 13, 2026, in Chadron, NE. Kathy was born in Crawford, NE, the youngest of 4 children to Esther (Weisbrook) Wright on December 8, 1956. She became a child of God through baptism on February 3, 1957.

Kathy grew up in Crawford, where she was blessed to...

Aug 8, 2026

Betty Marie (Buckles) Cook, 95, of Martin, South Dakota, passed away August 8, 2026, while in hospice care in Rapid City. Born May 15, 1931, in Martin and raised in Merriman, Nebraska, Betty was the daughter of Frank and Hazel Buckles and spent her life deeply rooted in the community and family that shaped her. Betty was the beloved matriarch...

Aug 1, 2026

Loren Baptiste Pourier, known to many as Bat, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at the age of 74. Born January 13, 1952,to Loren and Isabelle (Rooks) Pourier in Rapid City, South Dakota, Bat will always be remembered for his unwavering commitment, boundless generosity, and enduring love for his family, friends,...

Jul 30, 2026

Mary Anne Wefso passed away peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her children, on July 30th, 2026. Mary Anne was born on May 22nd, 1946, in Rushville, Nebraska, to Edmund and Marian (Marcy) Hollstein. Throughout her childhood, Mary Anne was blessed to have welcomed three beautiful younger sisters – Linda, Susan, and Irene. These four would become infamously known as...

Jul 29, 2026

Linda Joy Kesselring was born in Libby, MT July 10th, 1947 – Mom really loved the Lord with all of her heart and went to be in His arms with all of her loved ones who have already passed, on July 29th, 2026 at 7:05pm in the arms of her loving daughter Angie.

Survived by her son Jeff (Joni) Lee Mullen,...

Jul 29, 2026

Dennis Dean Marcy, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Dennis was born on May 29, 1951, in Seward, Nebraska, to Orrin and Gladys Marcy. He graduated from Hay Springs High School and went on to live a life rich with adventure, passion, and meaningful connections.

From a young age, Dennis had a deep love for horses and naturally embraced...

Jul 26, 2026

Nita Cunningham Spencer, 90, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Nita was born on April 17, 1936, to Juanita and David Cunningham in Washington, D.C. She met her husband, Keith Spencer, on a blind date, and love quickly followed. They were married on June 23, 1956, in Denver, Colorado. In 1961, they...

Jul 21, 2026

David Barry Morrill

March 20, 1952 – July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026, at the age of 74, David Barry Morrill ended his earthly journey, leaving those that loved him to mourn his passing.

Dave was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Joseph H. and Virginia R. Morrill. He was the second of nine children.

He graduated from Dowling High School in 1970 and...

Jul 21, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Wayne Lux, who passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 74.

Born August 6, 1951, to Gerald and Alice (Williams) Lux, in Crawford, NE. Wayne spent his life ranching near Crawford, where he built a life defined by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for the...

Jul 20, 2026

Helen Lucile (Nydahl) Kling

...was born March 14, 1927 in the Rushville hospital; she was one of 8 children born to Algot & Hazel Nydahl. (Charles, 1918; Claude, 1920; Jack, 1923; Richard, 1925; Helen, 1927; Bill, 1929; George, 1931; Doris, 1933)

Helen was baptized in 1941 and confirmed in 1942 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Gordon, Nebraska.

Helen graduated from Gordon High School...