Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2025

Carol Jean (Banek) Hutchinson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 15, 1954, in Kadoka, South Dakota to William and Marie (Karlin) Banek, Carol was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Norris, SD....

Mar 30, 2025

Loretta Lynn Fish lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Born on Tuesday, July 16, 1963 at 12:10 A.M , in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to Harold and Annabelle Nelson. Loretta was the youngest of four girls, being the baby her sisters always kept close tabs on her. Her sisters ensured that even when...

Mar 28, 2025

Richard "Dick" Whipple was born October 26, 1940 in Rosebud SD to Alex "Bob" Whipple and Carrie (Coleman) Whipple who both preceded him in death.  He was the youngest of 5 siblings.

He married the love of his life Charlotte McBride in Holy Matrimony on March 16, 1958 at the Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Parmelee, SD. They...

Mar 21, 2025

Eugene E. "Gene" Myers, 75, of Valentine, passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine.

Cremation was held and arrangements are pending. Inurnment will be held at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont later.

Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is in charge of Gene's care.

Mar 15, 2025

Betty Lou (Borszich) Epke was born January 6, 1928, at home in Lakeview, South Dakota, to Julius (Jake) and Abra (Lizzie) Borszich.  She received her early schooling in Lakeview, South Dakota, and graduated from Todd County High School in 1943.

Betty Lou was united in marriage on June 1, 1953, to Dean Kellogg Epke.  This union was...

Mar 4, 2025

Geraldine (Jeri) Colleen Ballard passed away on March 4, 2025, supported by her children at Friendly Horizons of the Black Hills in Summerset, SD.  She was 85 years old. Jeri was born on August 13, 1939, to Doug Hammon and Elvira Wickman in Valentine, NE. She was the oldest of 4 children.

Jeri graduated from Valentine High...

Mar 1, 2025

Marilyn M. Hill passed away March 1, 2025 with her husband by her side at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine Nebraska. She was 71 years old.

Marilyn Maxine Berkheimer was born to John Rueben and Betty Maxine Berkheimer in Atkinson Nebraska on September 16, 1953. She attended school in Ainsworth and was a member of the...

Feb 27, 2025

Helen Ruth Gale was born to Edson A. Gale and Jessie M. (Eskew) Gale on July 12, 1930 on the Gale Ranch south of Cody, Nebraska. She passed away in Valentine on February 27, 2025 at the age of 94.

Helen attended a one-room rural elementary school at Cutcomb Lake. She graduated high school from the University...

Feb 6, 2025

Darlene Elizabeth Meyer was born on a small farm near Lincoln, Nebraska in 1947..   She worked on the farm with her father, mother and brothers until High School graduation in 1965 when she began studying and working at Bryan Hospital's nursing program.  On graduation in 1968 her adventurous spirit took her to South Coast Hospital at Laguna Beach, California...

Jan 31, 2025

Funeral Service for Jean Marie Lewis, age 58, Scotland SD and formerly of Valentine NE will be held on February 7, 2025, at 11:00 am, Valentine, NE. Interment will follow at Mt Hope cemetery, Valentine, NE. A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 5-7:00 pm at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.

Jean Marie Lewis was the adopted...

Jan 29, 2025

Thomas Victor Hoffmann of Nenzel, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home in Nenzel.

He was born on February 18, 1936 to Victor Leo Hoffmann and Frances Joan (Pfisterer) Hoffmann at the Hoffmann Ranch during the bad winter of 1936.  He was raised on the family ranch that was homesteaded by his grandpa...

Jan 26, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Mary Louise Stanley age 96 of White River, SD will be held on Friday, July 4th, 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Civic Center Gym, White River High School, 501 3rd St. White River, SD 57579.  Join Family and Friends for Dinner and a Celebration.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to...

Jan 25, 2025

Beverly Jean Lewis was born on January 29, 1942 in Hot Springs, SD, where she was raised. Growing up with ponies and horses fostered her lifelong love of them and in high school, she began rodeoing. Beverly's outgoing personality and beautiful smile earned her the crown of Homecoming Queen her senior year. Beverly graduated from Hot Springs High School...

Jan 8, 2025

Margaret Marie (Mathiesen) Brinda of Valentine Nebraska passed away in the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine January 8, 2025, after a short illness and complications of dementia. Margaret was born June 17, 1947, in Valentine to Harvey and Ruby (Turner) Mathiesen.  Margaret lived several places around the Norden/Springview/Ainsworth area until her family settled on the family farm west of...

Nov 18, 2024

Gail Everett Haas of Valentine, NE went to be with the Lord on November 18th, 2024, just 5 days short of his 93rd birthday. He was the fourth of six children born to Clarence and Alma Haas on November 23rd, 1931 near Lakeview, SD.  Gail was born again of water and the Spirit when he was baptized into the...

Nov 15, 2024

Kathleen Marie (Paxson) Keller July 30, 1949 – November 15, 2024

Kathleen Marie (Paxson) Keller, 75, of Valentine, NE found eternal joy in her heavenly home on November 15, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was a devout Christian who prayed for many people in her life and lived her faith daily. Her greatest enjoyment...

Nov 10, 2024

Memorial service for James Harp age 81 of Valentine will be held at a later date.  Mr. Harp passed away on November 10, 2024, at his home in Valentine

Survivors Sons-Jayson of Valentine Kevin of Valentine Ashley of Omaha Daughter-Cheyenne of Mission, SD Sisters-Betty Meils of Hot Springs, SD Delores Harp of Mitchell, SD Rose Hunt of...

Oct 31, 2024

Debra Jean Todd Reagle age 66 of Valentine, NE was born on July 12,1958 to Dwight and Lavina Jean (Shelbourn) Todd in Valentine. She was later joined by sisters Peggy and Janet. She graduated from Valentine High School and was proud to be from the Class of 1976. She married Eldon Reagle on December 29, 1979, and was blessed...

Oct 22, 2024

Obituary for William Jay Peterson (Bill)

William Jay Peterson, age 71, became the third child of Carroll and Betty Jean Peterson on July 5,1953 in Valentine, NE. He grew up in Kilgore, NE on the family ranch and enjoyed all aspects of living in the Sandhills. Bill attended grade school in Kilgore, and graduated from Cody-Kilgore High...

Oct 11, 2024

June Sauerwein Reagle Schmidt

June was born November 18, 1928 to Emil and Margaret (Reagle) Sauerwein in Valentine, NE. Mother Margaret was called home to the Lord on November 28, 1928, leaving Emil with a baby, a one year old sister, and four other siblings. So Margaret's brother Floyd Reagle and wife Ethelena took June...