Frances G. Nieuwenhuis
Jul 23, 2012
Frances Boje Nieuwenhuis Frances Claussen was born July 23, 1916 in Bloomfield, Nebraska to Herman and Clara (Popenhagen) Claussen. As a small girl Frances along with her parents and her grandfather Frank Popenhagen moved from Bloomfield by covered wagon to their farm 5 miles South East of Rosebud, South Dakota. Frances attended school in Rosebud where she graduated from the...
Annabell Homan
Jul 10, 2012
Annabell Harless-Homan left for her final resting place on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 in the company of family at the Mitchell Care Center in Mitchell, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 14, 2012 at the Methodist Church in Valentine, Nebraska with Rev. Corey Jenkins officiating. Cremation has taken place per Annabell's wishes therefore, there...
Nicholas J. Linenbrink
Jul 6, 2012
Nick Linenbrink from Eli, Nebraska, died peacefully and suddenly on his Eli ranch July 6, 2012. Born April 16, 1932, in Callaway, Nebraska, the Linenbrink family lived there until they moved to Cherry Co. Nick graduated from Cody High School and afte graduating was drafted into the Army. Following his service duties, he ranched for the remainder of his life....
Gary Kent Turbyfill
Jun 28, 2012
Gary Kent Turbyfill Sr. was born September 23, 1955 in Elk Park, North Carolina. He was one of six children born to Loyd "Sonny" and Ramona (Wilhelm) Turbyfill. Gary passed away at his home in Valentine on June 28, 2012 at age 56. Gary married Mary Beth Witt on June 14, 1987 in Valentine, Nebraska. They were blessed with two...
Velma R. Brown
Jun 13, 2012
Velma R. Lord Brown Velma Ruth Lord was born January 20, 1919 at the Ranger Station, near Nenzel, Nebraska. She was one of four children born to John Gordan Lord and Myrtle Edna (Johnston) Lord. Velma graduated from Valentine High School. While attending high school she worked part time at Miller Brothers and continued working there after graduation. She also...
Janice Huffman
May 19, 2012
Memorial service for Janice Huffman age 91 of valentine will be held on Monday, May 21 at 11:00 AM at St. John Episcopal Church in Valentine. Inurnment will follow a West Cedar Valley Cemetery in Elgin. Mrs. Huffman passed away on Saturday at Pine View in Valentine. Survivors Daughter-Holly of Grape Vine, TX Son-Will of Valentine
Sharon Dill
May 10, 2012
Funeral service for Sharon Dill age 69 of Valentine will be held on Tuesday, May 15 at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mount Hope cemetery in Valentine. Visitation will be on Monday at 5:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mrs. Dill passed away on Thursday at the Cherry Co. Hospital....
James E. Colvin
Apr 25, 2012
Funeral service for Jim Colvin age 82 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Valentine. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM on Friday at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. Colvin passed away on Wednesday at the Cherry...
Grace N. Jones
Mar 23, 2012
Funeral, Saturday, March 24 at 2:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Visitation will be on Friday at 5:00 PM. Burial will be on Monday, March 26 at 2:00 PM at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton,SD Grace Nettie Everhart was born January 20, 1918 in Canton, SD, one of eleven children born to Clell and Frances (Willey) Everhart....
Thomasina Parker
Mar 19, 2012
Thomasina (Tomi) Vernice (Thomas) Parker, 87. died Monday, March 19, 2012. Tomi was born in Valentine, Nebraska on August 12, 1924 to Vernon Thomas, Sr. and Ida (Mizner) Thomas. Tomi married John Parker on October 7, 1942. To this union was born four sons, Ronald, Kenneth, Dallas and Randall. Tomi and Johnny had a very successful career in the ranching...
Harvey F. Gunnink
Mar 16, 2012
Harvey Franklin Gunnink was born November 2, 1920 at Hull, IA to John and Marie (Koele) Gunnink. In 1927 the family moved to the Lakeview community in Todd County, SD - the place he called home for the rest of his life. He and twin brother Harold, and sister Harriet attended school at Lakeview. Harvey attended school thru the 9th...
Phyllis H. Rothleutner
Mar 15, 2012
Phyllis H. (Carnes) Rothleutner, 83, rancher and long-time resident of Kilgore, Nebraska, passed away on March 15, 2012, in Valentine, Nebraska. Phyllis was born on April 24, 1928, in Neligh, Nebraska, to Marguerite (Lamson) and Ralph Carnes. She was an only child, but was nurtured by a loving extended family. Phyllis graduated from Neligh High School in 1945 and from...
Caroline Sandoz Pifer
Mar 12, 2012
Caroline Sandoz daughter of Jules and Mary (Fehr) Sandoz was born May 21, 1910 at the "River Place" in Sheridan County, Nebraska. Caroline received her early education in a rural school and graduated from Gordon High School. She then attended Chadron Normal School and taught in rural schools for a number of years. Education was very important to Caroline and...
Frances Louise Plooster
Mar 10, 2012
Funeral service for Frances Plooster age 79 of White River will be held Wednesday, March 14 at 11:00 AM at the White River Community Building in White River. Burial will follow at the White River Cemetery. Mrs. Plooster passed away on March 10 in Sioux Falls, SD. Survivors Sons-Tom of Pierre, SD Tim of White River, SD Troy of White...
Laresta Wickman Spear
Mar 10, 2012
Funeral service for Laresta Wickman Spear age 96 of Gordon will be held on Friday, 10:00 AM MT at the Church in Eli. Burial will follow at Conley Flats Cemetery south of Eli. Visitation will be at 1:00 PM CT on Thursday at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Laresta Spear Berniece Laresta Perry was born October 7, 1915...
Edward J. Schemm
Mar 10, 2012
Edward John Schemm passed away March 10, 2012 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Ed was born December 27, 1933 in the family home in rural Todd County South Dakota to George and Marie (Paus) Schemm and resided there his entire life. He was baptized at Calvary Lutheran Church on January 14, 1934 and was confirmed...
Richard Dean Shepperd
Mar 1, 2012
Richard Shepperd age 72 of Springview passed away March 1, 2012 at the Cherry Co. Hospital in Valentine. Memorial service will be at a later date. Survivors Daughters-Linda Buda of Golden, Co Julie Gonzales of Austin, TX Sons-Weston of Albuquerque, NM Eric of Albuquerque, NM Sisters-Shirley Ernest of Denver, CO Sharon Orton of Springview, NE
Robert W. Brown
Feb 29, 2012
Grave side service for Robert Brown age 81 of Crookston will be held on Monday, March 5 at 1:00pm at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Visitation will be 1:00 to 3:00 on Saturday at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mr. Brown passed away on Feb. 29 at the Cherry Co. Hospital. Survivors Wife-Louella of Crookston Sons-Bob Billy Daughters-Carol Sandy
Jeannene Elaine Weihe
Feb 24, 2012
Jeannene Elaine Osborne was born January 5, 1931, near Sparks, Nebraska. She was one of five children and the only girl born to Floyd "Dude" and Oma (Wallace) Osborne. Jeannene married Emeal Henry Weihe on June 6, 1949 at Valentine, NE. Three children were born to this union, Kathy, Larry and Robert. Jeannene and Emeal made their home in Valentine,...
Robert Edward Ryschon
Feb 21, 2012
Robert "Bob" Ryschon was born on April 6, 1918 near Carter, South Dakota, the second child of Joseph and Rena (Dickenson) Ryschon. His youth was spent hard at work on a dry-land farm with Bob recalling the task of hooking up a team of work horses at age 7, the same year his mother passed away. He was "rescued" by...
