Obituary Listing

Dec 28, 2025

William Mathias Hoffman was born in Valentine, Nebraska on December 30, 1947 to Walter and Eva (Marshall) Hoffman.  He passed away on December 28, 2025 at his home in Valentine, Nebraska.

William was never married. He enjoyed working puzzles.  He worked as a custodian at the Valentine High School and also a housekeeper at the Cherry County...

Dec 23, 2025

Basil was born on January 8, 2025 in Worland Wyoming.  His father Jake was as proud as can be to finally have the son he always wanted.  He was a happy and alert child.  Never missing a thing.  Basil was happiest outdoors and loved watching animals and he really liked blueberries.

Basil's life was tragically cut short...

Dec 15, 2025

Gregory "Greg" Weldon Hobbs, 72 of Maxwell  , NE formerly of Kilgore, NE passed away in his sleep on December 15, 2025, in Maxwel, NE.

Greg was born November 22, 1953, at Princeton, Missouri to Russell and Nelda (Stanturf) Hobbs.

Greg grew up and attended Princeton High School where he was a standout football and...

Dec 1, 2025

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Barbara Emma (Vrbka) Schmit passed away December 1st in North Platte, Nebraska. Barbara was born October 5th, 1922, in Ulysses, Nebraska to Lou and Emma...

Nov 22, 2025

Robert (Bob) J. Lower was born August 11, 1935, at home north of Valentine, NE to Roy and Luella (Grooms) Lower.  He passed away November 22, 2025 at Rock County Long Term Care.  He attended Harmony grade school and graduated from Valentine Rural High School in 1955.  During his senior year he met the love of his life, Evelyn...

Nov 12, 2025

Barbara "Bobbie" Ann Lesher of Valentine Nebraska died peacefully at Sandhill's Care Center in Ainsworth Nebraska on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Bobbie was born in Grand Island Nebraska on June 10th, 1928, to Bernie and Anne McGuire.  She was welcomed home by her big sister Lois Leta. Bobbie attended a country school near Brownlee, Nebraska and graduated from Thomas...

Nov 8, 2025

Wendy Elaine Way was born on November 15, 1970, in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan to Claudia Jean Syrell and Alburn Phillip Way.  She passed away on November 8, 2025, at her home in Valentine, NE at the age of 54.

Wendy attended school and graduated college with a master's degree in political science and mental health counseling.  ...

Nov 1, 2025

Virginia Cress Vaughn Witte passed away at the Cherry County Hospital on  November 1, 2025 at the age of 90. Virginia better known as Ginny was born to Victor Clair and Joy Stillwell Vaughn on June 30th, 1935.  Ginny married Gilbert J. Witte on July 19th, 1952.   They were blessed with 4 children, Vicky Cumbow, Duane Witte, Gordon Witte...

Oct 31, 2025

Darlene (Steele) Huddle, 93, passed away on October 31, 2025 in Yankton, SD. Darlene was born in Winner, SD on April 21, 1932 and spent her childhood years in Clearfield, SD.  Some of her best childhood memories were of working alongside her father in the town's one grocery store, which her family owned and operated. Darlene learned an incredible...

Oct 25, 2025

Loren Dean Elliott, age 79, of Valentine, Nebraska, passed away on October 25, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

Loren was born on August 2, 1946, in Thedford, Nebraska, to Harry and Tracy Elliott. He attended Antelope Valley and Thedford Elementary Schools and graduated from Thedford High School in 1965.

After graduation, Loren...

Oct 20, 2025

Geneva Darlene Thomas was born September 5, 1936 in Colome, South Dakota to Meredith and Edna Lampitt Stone. Most of her childhood was spent growing up in Milboro, South Dakota. That is where she met and married the love of her life, Donald Thomas.  They were married on September 4, 1954 and were blessed with three children, Janet, Deborah,...

Oct 17, 2025

Steven Keith Lurz was born September 13th, 1963, in Valentine, NE.  He passed away on October 17th, 2025, at his sister's home in Lyons, NE.

Steve fought a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.  Steve was the beloved son of Lloyd and Barbara Lurz.  Steve was affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of all who...

Oct 17, 2025

Caitlin Harlow Huggins peacefully passed away on October 17, 2025, aided by hospice and surrounded by her loving family. Caitlin was born in Williamsburg, Virginia and raised, along with her sister, Audra Harlow Noah, by her loving parents, John and June Harlow.  She is survived by her parents, her sister, her husband, Mike Huggins, and her two wonderful children,...

Oct 6, 2025

Longtime Valentine businessman, John Miller, passed away on October 6, 2025, at home surrounded by his family after a battle with cancer. John Howard Miller was born in Valentine, NE on June 6, 1953, to Howard and Sally Miller.

He grew up enjoying hunting and fishing near the Mill Pond and Minnechaduza Creek. John graduated from Valentine...

Oct 4, 2025

Wyonne Dorene Walkling passed away peacefully into the open arms of her Heavenly Father on October 4, 2025, at the Sandhills Care Center. She was 89 years old. Wyonne was born in Lakeview, South Dakota September 18, 1936, to Lawrence and Velma (Mundt) Markus and spent most of her life growing up and teaching in the area. She attended...

Oct 3, 2025

Milton Arthur Amsberry, age 86, passed away at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, NE on Oct. 3, 2025.  He was known to his many friends as "Milt".

He was born on Sept. 20, 1939, to Arthur E. and Helen V. (Kidder) Amsberry in Mullen, NE.  He was named after his grandfather, Milton Kidder known to many...

Sep 26, 2025

Kevin LeRoy Petersen, age 67, of Valentine, NE passed away at his home on September 26, 2025. Kevin was born on December 1, 1957 in Tilden, NE to Cecil and Sharon Petersen. He graduated from Elkhorn Valley High School in 1976.

He lived and died for his wife, Chari (Boschen). They were married on April 18, 1981....

Sep 23, 2025

Gloria J. Andrews, age 92, of Nenzel, Nebraska, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 23, 2025, at Rock County Long Term Care in Bassett, Nebraska.

Born on December 3, 1932, in Mason City, Iowa, Gloria was the daughter of Howard V.

Schaper and Ethel R. (Hunt) Schaper. She was raised...

Sep 17, 2025

Jerry Daniel Adamson, age 86, of Cody, Nebraska passed away peacefully, with his wife Deloris by his side, on September 17th , 2025, at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born in Valentine, Nebraska on February 22nd 1939, as the first-born child of Emmet and Helen (Newberg) Adamson. He had one brother, Rex, and they rode horses every...

Aug 14, 2025

Clara Elaine Olmsted

January 29, 1930 – August 14, 2025

Clara Elaine Olmsted of Valentine, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by family and prayer.

Born in Madison County, Nebraska, to Cloyd Kilpatrick Sr. and Hope Waddington-Kilpatrick. Clara Elaine entered the world weighing just 3 pounds, so tiny that her...