Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2018

Bernard L. Stichka, 78, of Mullen died September 16, 2018, at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.  Bernard was born May 13, 1940, in Hyannis, NE to George and Eileen Stichka.  Bernard attended elementary school in Seneca, NE living with his grandmother, Mary McNitt.  While growing up, Bernard enjoyed working with his father's stock contracting business at local rodeos. ...

Sep 11, 2018

Andrea Sue Turner, 75, of Valentine, NE, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, after a valiant battle with illnesses. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her during her struggle and, ultimately, gave her peace.

The second child of Stan and Metta Harms, Sue was born on...

Aug 27, 2018

Michael J. Long was born on April 4 th , 1940 to Leslie and Anita (Baldwin) Long in Idaho Falls, ID.  He passed away on August 27, 2018 at his home in Chandler, OK.

Mike graduated from High School in Alexandria, NE.  After graduation he moved to the Sandhills, where he worked on ranches.  Including the By...

Aug 24, 2018

Jacqueline Cozad passed away peacefully at her home on August 24, 2018.  Jackie was love, is loved, and will continue to be loved by those who held her near and dear through her 93 wonderful years on earth.  Jackie lived a life full of love, promise, and hope but was no stranger to facing adversity head on.  All of...

Aug 17, 2018

Charles Robert Hafer was born January 6, 1949 in Sidney, Nebraska during the 1949 blizzard.    Chuck was one of four sons born to Donald and Elinor (Shupe) Hafer.   He passed away August 17, 2018 at age 69 in Valentine, NE.

Chuck began his education at Good View Elementary School and then graduated from Lodgepole High School.  He...

Aug 15, 2018

Gilbert K. Lurz of Valentine died peacefully at Pine View Samaritan Center on August 15, 2018 at the age of 89.

Gilbert is survived by his son Neal (Beth) of Leawood, Kan., and daughter Diane Hoffman (Bryan) of Pierce, Neb.  He also leaves three grandchildren, Nathan Lurz of Chicago, Ill.; Megan Lurz of Leawood, Kan.; and Breane...

Jul 23, 2018

Funeral service for Jean Todd age 85 of Valentine will be held on Friday, July 27th at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Valentine.  Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  Visitation will be on Thursday, July 26 th at 2:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.  Mrs. Todd passed...

Jul 22, 2018

Loretta Tiensvold, 98 passed away at Pine View Manor on July 22, 2018 with her granddaughter and great granddaughter by her side.  She was born December 14, 1919 in Gordon, Nebraska to Percy Delois and Delcie Sipp.  She was the oldest of four siblings.  Loretta was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran faith.  She went to grade school in...

Jul 16, 2018

LINCOLN, NE – Kimball "Radar" Grieser of Lincoln, NE passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 at his home with his wife Pam by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.  He was 59 years old.

Radar was born March 9, 1959 at Winner, South Dakota, to his parents Clifford and Adele (Wise) Grieser.  He attended elementary...

Jul 15, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial for W. Gerald "Jerry" O'Kief age 81 of Wood Lake, NE will be held on Friday, July 20 th at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine.  Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  Rosary will be recited on July 19 th at the Church at 7:00 PM.  Visitation will be...

Jul 7, 2018

Sue Peters 1943 - 2018

Sue (Mary Lou) Peters was born in Wahoo, NE, on November, 18, 1943.  She passed away on July 7, 2018 at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, NE surrounded by family at the age of seventy-five.

Sue was the daughter of Adelbert (Deb) and Florence Coble of Valentine,...

Jul 4, 2018

Cindy Lee Peacock

07/14/51- 07/04/18

Age 66

On the 14 th of July in the year 1951 Everett and Aurelian Green were blessed with the birth of a daughter whom they named Cindy Lee. The place was Valentine, Nebraska. Cindy would join her brother, Bernie in the Green family. The Green family would...

Jul 1, 2018

Billie Tinant Murphy was born with her from-the-womb best friend and twin, Bobbie on May 23 rd , 1973 in Valentine, Nebraska to Dan and Sheri (Turner) Tinant. Big sister, Karma, was mostly thrilled to have two little sisters, and they all enjoyed getting a brother, Deon, two years later. They made their first home in a little house...

Jun 29, 2018

Bonnie Jean Irwin was born January 26, 1939 to Mark and Rachel (Wigent) Irwin at Ord, Nebraska.  After graduating high school in Ainsworth she married Melford Osborne and this union was blessed with three children.  Bonnie was a stay at home Mom and her children were her greatest joy.  She enjoyed quilting, embroidering and yard work.  She was very...

Jun 28, 2018

Ramona Mae (Ohlmann) May was born on May 27, 1930, in Crookston, NE to Albert and Minnie Ohlmann. She attended several country schools in the area and graduated from 8th grade at Zion Lutheran Grade School in 1944. She attended one year of high school in New Ulm Minnesota before moving back to Valentine to work. In 1955, she...

Jun 25, 2018

Mass of Christian Burial for John Neil Graham age 60 of Valentine will be held on Monday, July 2 at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine.  Burial will follow at Mt Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  Rosary will be recited on Sunday night, July 1 st at 7:00 PM at the church.

John Neil Graham...

Jun 22, 2018

Keith Gene Colburn was born to Dean and Delores Colburn on August 11, 1959, at the Sandhills General Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska.

He attended District 175 from kindergarten through third grade. He attended Ballards Marsh School from fourth through eighth grade and graduated from Valentine High School in 1977. During high school, he participated in wrestling and...

Jun 6, 2018

Lorain Elva Haas (89) of Valentine, NE went to be with the Lord on June 6 th , 2018 in North Platte, NE. She was born on May 4 th , 1929 in Crookston, NE to Rudolph and Alma Porath (Ohlmann). She graduated from Valentine High School in 1947. She was married to Gail Haas on December 15 th...

Jun 6, 2018

Marie Ann Kramer, 66, of Valentine, NE, departed this earthly life Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Bryan-LGH in Lincoln NE.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday June 11 at 2 pm at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine with burial to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery and reception and celebration of life at the Veteran's club at...

May 19, 2018

Norma Jean (Schroeder) Keech of Valentine, NE stepped into Jesus' arms on May 19, 2018 after a three month illness at the age of 88.  She was born in Colome, SD on March 31, 1930.  When the family later moved to the Valentine area, the three Schroeder children went to the one room Kewanee School.  They occasionally rode horses...