Ethel Osmotherly
Feb 24, 2026
Ethel Louise (Parsons) Osmotherly
Ethel Louise (Parsons) Osmotherly was born on November 10, 1938, in Custer, South Dakota, to Leslie and Verna (Stanton) Parsons. She grew up on a farm west of Custer in a large, close-knit family and graduated from Custer High School in 1957.
While attending a dance in Custer, she met the love of her life, William Henry “Bill”...
Jeff Siscoe
Feb 23, 2026
Jeffrey Alan Siscoe, 65, of Martin, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at his home on
February 23, 2026, following a courageous seven-year battle with cancer.
Born on August 14, 1960, in Martinsville, Indiana, Jeff was the youngest of three sons born to
Donald R. and Barbara L. Siscoe, who preceded him in death. From an early age, Jeff
demonstrated a strong work ethic, deep...
Tom Smith
Feb 21, 2026
Thomas Eastwood Smith IV
1966-2026
Thomas Eastwood Smith IV died at his home in Chadron, Nebraska, on February 21, 2026.
Tom was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Thomas Eastwood Smith III and Roslyn Russell Smith. He later lived with his father and stepmother in Wichita, Kansas.
On October 25, 2003, Tom and Jeanice Caporaso were joined in marriage in Buena Vista, Colorado. They later...
John R Gatzemeyer
Feb 18, 2026
John is survived by his sisters Jean Matthesen and Judy Marchant, niece Cindi (Dale) Nielsen, great nephews Christopher John and Casey Neilsen, and Special Friend Katheryn "Taffy" Hayes.
He is preceded in death by his parents Hyle and Ruth Gatzemeyer, brother-in -law Larry Matthesen, his grandparents, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Also, his Irish Setter, Trinity.
Cremation has taken place. No...
Deen Johnson
Feb 17, 2026
Deen Earl Johnson, age 92, of Gordon, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, while fencing on his farm. He was born May 28, 1933, to Julius and Myrtle Johnson on a small farm southeast of Gordon.
He attended Pleasant Hill rural school through 8th grade and graduated from Gordon High School in 1951. He was one of Gordon’s first FFA members...
Barbara McDaniel
Feb 17, 2026
Barbara Jean Barnum was born in Crawford, Nebraska, on August 27, 1940, to Martha Mae (Bowman) and Ralph Edward Barnum. She passed away on February 17, 2026, at Chadron Community Hospital.
Left to mourn her passing are her brother, John Barnum of Chadron; daughters Cathy Welsh (Joe Zeman) of Warrensburg, MO; Chris Fankhauser of Arcadia, FL; grandchildren Brady Abbott, Michaela Nixon...
Betty Binger
Feb 16, 2026
Betty Arlene (Hunter) Binger was born on the family ranch on December 10, 1920, to Forest and Stella (Skoda) Hunter of Hay Springs. She was promoted to Heaven on February 16, 2026, at the age of 105, to spend eternity with her savior, Jesus Christ.
Betty grew up with her two remaining siblings on the ranch 9 miles northeast of Hay...
Gregg A Claussen
Feb 16, 2026
Gregg Allen Claussen 68, of Martin, SD, died Monday, February 16 at Bennett County Hospital.
He was born on November 26, 1957 in Martin, SD to Robert and Shirley Claussen. He attended and graduated from at Bennett County High School in Martin, SD. After high school he attended college at Mitchell Technical Institute in Mitchell, SD where he graduated with an...
Jim Gran
Feb 14, 2026
James Elmer Gran 94, of Gordon, NE, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Pemberly Place Assisted Living in Lincoln, NE.
Jim was born July 9, 1931, in Winner, SD, to Elmer W. Gran and Eva M. (Parkhurst) Gran. Jim graduated from St. Mary’s High School in O’Neill, NE, 1948. Jim was the Grandson of Peter E. Gran, who was born...
Joan McGinnis
Feb 10, 2026
Joan Del (Jackson) McGinnis was born on April 18th, 1935, and was taken to spend eternity with her lord and savior Jesus Christ, on February 10, 2026. She was born in Port Townsend, Washington, to Robert Seymour Jackson and Leola Margaret (Crandell) Jackson.
After School at Chimacum Schools in Chimacum, Washington, Joan met her soon-to-be husband and love of her life,...
Avis Summerville
Jan 27, 2026
Beloved mom and grandma, Avis Marie Summerville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2026 at the age of 88. Her family and friends are forever blessed to have had her influence in their lives.
Avis was born on January 7, 1938 to Vernon and Thyra (Feddersen) Toof. She joined a large and loving family as the...
Tamara Kae Riggs
Jan 27, 2026
Tamara Kae Riggs, affectionately known as Tamy, graced this world with her warmth and love beginning on October 26, 1958, in Lander, Wyoming. She departed this life on January 27, 2026, leaving behind an indelible mark upon all who knew her.
Tamy was celebrated for her deep devotion to family and friends, a testament to her unwavering belief that once she...
Thelma "Tiny" Elwess
Jan 27, 2026
Thelma Mae Elwess (Pettegrew), age 92, passed away on January 27th, 2026, at Crestview Care Center. Thelma (Tiny) was born on November 4, 1933, to Rodney Loree Pettegrew and Ida Harnish.
Tiny attended Pettegrew grade school. She Graduated from Chadron Prep High School. And she received an Elementary School Teaching Certificate from the State Teachers College at Chadron. Tiny taught at...
John W. Schleicher
Jan 22, 2026
John Wright Schleicher was born on April 11, 1942, in Natick, Massachusetts, to Ervin and Constance (Somers) Schleicher. John passed away on January 22, 2026, at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs at the age of 83.
He married Jeannie Lynn in 1965. To this union, three children were born: Christopher, Candis, and Charles. They divorced in 1980. He married Ruth Fraser...
Mary E. Wolvington
Jan 18, 2026
Mary Elizabeth O’Donnell Wolvington
January 8th,1933- January 18th,2026
Sadly, our beloved Mary Elizabeth Wolvington 93, passed away on January 18th,2026 of rural Chadron, Nebraska, at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, Nebraska. Mary was born on January 8th,1933 to Patrick O’Donnell of Dublin, Ireland & Bertha(Burr)O’Donnell of Pringle, South Dakota, North of Chadron on White River. Mary was 2nd born of 8 children....
Chandler Bakley
Jan 16, 2026
Chandler “Chuck” Cole Bakley
Chandler “Chuck” Cole Bakley, 27 of Mitchell, South Dakota, formerly of Martin, South Dakota passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 16th, 2026.
Chandler was born May 5th, 1998, to Mike and Sherry Bakley in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. He spent his young years growing up in the family home in Martin, SD where he attended the Bennett County Grade...
Eleanor P Strang
Jan 12, 2026
Eleanor P. Strang was born on December 4, 1938 to Thomas Westley and Margaret McFarland in Chester County, Pennsylvania. She was part of a large family, having 12 siblings.
In time, she had 4 children of her own; David, Jordan, Jason and Tara. In the early 1970’s, Eleanor bravely moved her family from the area she had always known to Chadron,...
Joan Colwell
Jan 10, 2026
In loving memory of Joan V. (Bolek) Colwell, who was born to Edward and Fern (Daniel) Bolek on November 20th, 1931, and passed on to heaven peacefully at the age of 94 on January 10, 2026, at Gordon Countryside Care.
She spent her entire life in and around the Rushville, Nebraska area. She was raised on a farm near Rushville, being...
Raymond Kocer
Jan 9, 2026
Raymond John Kocer, age 83, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the Long Term Care facility in Winner, South Dakota.
Raymond was born on January 11, 1942, in Gordon, Nebraska, to John and Sylvia (Hladky) Kocer. He grew up near Elm Creek in southern Bennett County with his parents and his older brother, Lawerance Kocer. Raymond attended La Creek Elementary...
Gene Robinett
Jan 8, 2026
Gene E. Robinett, born August 9, 1944, in Greeley, Colorado, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.
Gene was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cheri Robinett, who passed in 2015.
He is survived by his children Jason Robinett and Trisha Touchton; his daughter by marriage, Ramona Agin; his grandchildren Tyler Robinett, Hailey Robinett, Brooke Brooks, Lawrence Schneider, and...
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