Erna D. Heinert
Mar 3, 2018
Erna Dorothy Heinert (Weiss) was born to Ernest and Olga Weiss on August 18, 1924 in a farmhouse in Walworth County in Akaska, SD. She was baptized in the Lutheran faith on Dec. 21, 1924 in Akaska and later confirmed July 14, 1940 at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Norris, SD.
She attended school in Akaska to...
Paul Joseph O'Kief
Feb 24, 2018
Joe O'Kief passed away on Saturday February 24 th 2018.
He was a father of two, a caring son and loving brother
Joe had an infectious sense of humor, a kind and generous heart, and inspired great devotion from his many friends. He was an honest, genuine man who found joy in the Sandhills, and...
William "Willie" Kerr
Feb 21, 2018
William Joseph Kerr was born to Lloyd and Laura (Becker) Kerr on November 1, 1928 in Valentine, NE. He passed away on February 21, 2018 at the Cherry County Hospital.
He, along with his sister, June, his parents and grandparents, lived on a farm north of Valentine and he attended the Ward School. Siblings, George, Jack and...
Dorothy Nelsen
Feb 13, 2018
Dorothy Iola Hoffman Nelsen passed away February 13, 2018 at the age of 94. Born in Crookston, Nebraska, she was raised by John and Myra Hoffman following her mother's death when she was an infant. Â Dorothy attended elementary and secondary school in Crookston. Upon graduation, she attended Chadron State College and spent a short time as a schoolteacher before...
James L. Tate
Feb 6, 2018
James Lloyd Tate was born February 9, 1945 to Lloyd and Ruth Tate in Valentine, NE. He passed away on February 6, 2018 at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Jim went into the Army in 1965 and was sent to Vietnam; he was in the 14 th Infantry Division. He was discharged from the service in 1967. After...
Kimberly Ann Haszard
Feb 1, 2018
A private family memorial service for Kimberly A. Haszard, age 46 of Ainsworth, will be held at a later date. She passed away on Feb. 1 st , at the Rock Co. Hospital in Bassett. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family for future designation.
Survivors
Daughter-Aspen Kinning
Sons-Kole...
Zachary E. Reagle
Feb 1, 2018
Zachary Ethan Reagle age 13 of Mission, SD passed away on February 1 in Sioux Falls, SD. Zachary was born on March 18 in Winner, SD to Candice Reagle. Zachary was a very friendly and loving child that would give you a high five or a big smile any day. Zachary attended Todd County Middle School at the time...
Dr. James Butler
Jan 21, 2018
Funeral service for Dr. James Butler, age 86 of Valentine will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 2:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Valentine. A private family interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 6 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mr. Butler passed away on...
Paul R. Bader
Jan 21, 2018
In Loving Memory of Paul Reinhold Bader
The life of Paul Bader was a daily record of the grace and mercy of our loving LORD.
Paul Reinhold Bader was the gift of God, born December 19 th , 1926, to Michael and Sophia (Wall) Bader in their rural home in...
Cooper Ford
Jan 17, 2018
Finis Cooper Ford was born March 26, 1932, fourth child of James and Essie Ford on their Ozark family farm near St. James, Arkansas. He passed away January 17, 2018 in Valentine, Nebraska at the age of 85.
Cooper was raised driving mules, hand-picking cotton and milking cows; working side-by-side with his Daddy, Mother, sister and three...
Martha Ladely
Jan 4, 2018
Martha Leah Mundorf Ladely was born on October 23, 1924 in Sparks, NE to Quincy Earl and Lillian Myrtle (Lawrence) Mundorf. She went to her heavenly home on January 4, 2018 at Avera Bormann Manor in Parkston, SD.
She attended elementary school in Crookston, NE and in the Borszich and Poignee schools in Todd County, South Dakota. ...
Catherine M. Billings
Dec 30, 2017
Funeral service for Catherine Billings age 90 of Valentine will be held on Friday, January 5 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Springview. Burial will follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Springview. Visitation will be on Thursday, Jan. 4 th at 7:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mrs. Billings passed away...
Edna Lawler
Dec 24, 2017
Edna L. Lawler, of Valentine, NE, died at the age of 101, on Sunday, December 24, 2017. At Edna's request there will be no funeral service. Memorials may be sent to the Valentine Senior Citizens Center.
Edna was born on September 25, 1916 in Spalding, NE. She was the daughter of Harry L. "Vern" and Helen Faubion...
Melvin L. Christensen
Dec 5, 2017
Melvin Leslie Christensen was born to Albert and Elsie (Knittel) Christensen in Gregory, SD on July 22, 1944. He joined siblings Howard, Donna, Donald, Robert and Joan. Brother Marvin joined the family in 1946.
Mel's father died when he was 6 years old. The family moved in with his uncle until Elsie married Joseph Svoboda, a widower...
Kevin Jameson
Nov 26, 2017
Kevin Allan Jameson was born on February 13, 1966 in Mullen, NE to Allan and Garnett Curtis Jameson. He passed away on November 26 at the Cherry Co. Hospital in Valentine.
Kevin attended school in Thedford and graduated from Thedford High School. While in college Kevin worked at the Nebraska State Prison. He later graduated with a...
Sherwood J. Jim
Nov 22, 2017
Jim (Cleveland) James Sherwood age 67 of Crookston, NE passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at the Cherry County Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Jim was born in Gregory, SD to Benjamin and Adelyne (Jackson) Sherwood on Sept. 10, 1950. He grew up on the family place in Wood, SD. There he attended grade school and graduated...
Robert "Bob" Roundy
Nov 4, 2017
Funeral service for Robert "Bob" Roundy age 90 of Whitney, TX and formally of Valentine will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 11:00 AM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Mr. Roundy passed away on Nov. 4 in Whitney, TX. Survivors Son-Bob of Whitney, TX Daughter-Sandra Rae Chandler of Springfield,...
Bonnie J. Graeff
Nov 3, 2017
Mass of Christian for Bonnie Graeff age 78 of Valentine will be held on Monday, Nov. 6th 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 Sunday, Nov. 5 at 6:00 PM at the Church. Visitation will be on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3:00 PM...
Jean A. Mathiesen
Oct 9, 2017
Jean Axel Mathiesen was born Nov. 19, 1923 in Tripp County, SD in the family home. He passed away on Oct. 9, 2017 in Valentine, NE after a one day illness. He was the fourth child and the third son of Alex Burt Mathiesen and Jennie Marie (Larson) Mathiesen. Two sisters were born after hi to complete the family. He...
Lois M. Adams
Oct 7, 2017
Lois M. (Layh) Adams passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Pioneer Manor in Hay Springs, NE with her family by her side. She was born May 4, 1936 in Lakeview, SD. She was the second daughter born to John and Clara (Burfiend) Layh. She attended her early elementary school in St. Francis, SD. The family then moved to...
