Doug Brueckner
Oct 23, 2026
Douglas Wayne Brueckner
Douglas, Wayne Brueckner was born in Chadron NE on October 13th, 1960 to Edward and Violet Brueckner. He spent most of his childhood in Chadron. Douglas met and married the love of his life. Colette Brueckner at the end of their high school years. They married on November 30th, 1979. In their 46 years of marriage they had...
Robert Porch
Oct 20, 2026
Robert Lee Porch, son of William I. Porch and Ruth Hockenberry Porch, was born on September 18th, 1942, in Kadoka, South Dakota. When he came home from the hospital they went to the house he and Marian lived in for 64 years. His mother had school in their bedroom for Faye, Billy, Bob, Stanley, Boyd, and Carol Porch.
When Faye started...
Charlotte Ward
Oct 16, 2026
Charlotte Elizabeth Ward
September 22, 1933 – October 16, 2026
Charlotte Elizabeth Ward, 93, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away on October 16, 2026.
Charlotte was born on September 22, 1933, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Viola Agnes Hartman
and William Sheffer.
The first time Charlotte saw Harry William Ward, he was driving a military bus. She turned to her
friend and declared, “That’s the man...
Mary Christoffersen
Oct 13, 2026
Mary Helen Christoffersen, age 95, passed away peacefully in Lakewood, Colorado on October 13, 2026.
Mary was born in Powell, Wyoming on November 2, 1930 to Alice (Caldwell) Young and Ross Robert Young, and was the middle child of three (older brother Robert Allen and younger sister Margaret Ann).
Raised in Cody, Wyoming, Mary graduated from Cody High School in 1948, and...
Lyle W. McKinnon
Oct 12, 2026
Born March 29th, 1952. Born to Paul and Geneva McKinnon in Chadron. Brother Doug and sisters Vera and Debbie.
Graduated from Chadron High School in 1970.
Met Patti Vogelzang in 1971 at a track meet. He was digging her shot puts out of the mud.
Married Patti on Dec. 17, 1971. Michel was born on May 28, 1972. Joined the National Guard in...
Dwain Soester
Oct 8, 2026
Dwain Edward Soester, 92, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2026, in his home in Chadron, NE.
Dwain was born May 17th, 1934, in Belmont, Nebraska, to Robert and Ruby (Randall) Soester. His family moved frequently as his father farmed rented ground. Dwain graduated from Crawford High School in 1952.
In 1954, Dwain joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. While...
Delores Fair
Oct 4, 2026
Delores May (Hoffmann) Fair, age 90, passed away at Gordon Countryside Care in Gordon, Nebraska, on October 4, 2026.Delores was born near Opal, SD, on October 27, 1935, to John G. and Gertrude (Moelter) Hoffmann. One of seven children, she grew up helping with farm chores and caring for her younger siblings. After graduating from Faith High School in 1953,...
Steve Serres
Sep 30, 2026
Steven Lyle Serres, 73, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on September 30, 2026.
Steven was born on March 19, 1953, in Crawford, Nebraska, to Richard Lyle Serres and Beverly (Coleman) Serres. He then lived in Crawford for a few years before moving to Chadron, a community he proudly called home. On June 10,...
James "Jim" Wright
Sep 29, 2026
James Arthur Wright (Jim), 81, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away at Monument Health, Rapid City, South Dakota, on September 29, 2026, surrounded by several loving family members. Despite his significant health challenges in recent years, Jim faced all with hope and grace.
Jim was born on April 30, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, to Lloyd and Flora Wright. His early years were...
Henry "Randy" Lawson
Sep 29, 2026
Randy Lawson Obituary October 2026
Henry Randolph (Randy) Lawson passed away at the age of 84 on September 29, 2026 at the Chadron Hospital and Health Services in Chadron, NE. He was born in Redlands, CA March 29, 1942 to Henry Arnold and Dorothy (Stalker) Lawson.
Randy grew up in Savoy, IL near Champaign. During those years he enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Deane Tucker
Sep 27, 2026
Dr. Thomas Deane Tucker
September 25, 1962 — September 27, 2026
Dr. Thomas Deane Tucker, 64, passed away early Sunday morning, September 27, 2026, in Rapid City, South Dakota, surrounded by the quiet legacy of a life beautifully lived.
Born on September 25, 1962, in Milton, Florida, he was shaped entirely by his early life in the surf at Pensacola Beach. On those...
Bonnie DeWitt
Sep 24, 2026
Bonnie Joyce DeWitt, 84, died peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Stuart IA. She was born on August 21, 1942 to Sally Smith Persons and Keith Smith.
Bonnie attended Viroqua High School before she transferred to Hay Springs, NE where she met the love of her life, Charles Russel DeWitt at the age of 16. She married Charles on November 13,...
Ron Britton
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...
Brenden Vinton
Sep 16, 2026
Brenden Leroy Vinton born January 14th, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Charles Vinton and Melissa Green. Brenden unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 15 years old. Brenden enjoyed gaming with his friends, summer camping and fishing trips with his family, hiking with his big brother Aiden, and spending time with his grandparents, aunts, uncles, and extended...
Lucas Bear
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...
Lawrence Kaiser
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...
Bill Lux
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....
Gay Gilmore Metz
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...
James Herbert Lassiter
Aug 25, 2026
James H Lassiter, born 02/24/1949, sadly passed away on 08/25/2026. James liked to be called Tiny, a name he had for decades. He is survived by His daughter Vanessa, step daughter Cassandra, and his grandchildren Jacob, Abby, Micah, Faith, and Logan. His Brother Darwin and nephews Shaun and Tyson. As well as remembered by all his friends and neighbors. His...
Rod Buckles
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...