Obituary Listing

Oct 3, 2024

Harry LeRoy Jackson was born on August 5th, 1937, to Andrew and Ella (Zeitner) Jackson. He attended school at Crookston and graduated from Valentine High School. He went on to complete 4 years of higher education at Chadron State College.

While at CSC, he met and married Phyllis Barber in 1959. They then moved to Valentine where...

Sep 29, 2024

John Robert Longcor (3/22/1945-9/29/2024) passed away on Sunday, September 29th.  John is survived by his four children: Lyn Longcor from Rapid City, SD, Tina Longcor from Denver, CO, Michael Longcor from Hornell, NY, and Bill (Brittny) Longcor, children Averie and Jett from Valentine, NE, he is also survived by Sister, Loleta (David) Kvien from Sioux Falls, SD.

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Sep 27, 2024

David Wayne Rodgers, age 76 of Ottertail, MN, died peacefully surrounded by family on September 27th, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dave was born October 23rd, 1947 in Plainview, NE, the son of Wayne and Miriam (Maple) Rodgers. He grew up on the Pine Canyon Ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska along the Niobrara River near Valentine....

Sep 23, 2024

Todd Martin 'Marty' Jordan was born on July 5, 1971 to Willis Terry 'Todd' and Linda Jordan. He was the first of two boys with a younger brother John Michael 'Mike' Jordan.  Marty attended Valentine Community Schools where he excelled with athletics, academics and socially.  Marty had many lifelong friends from his youth.  After graduating high school, he attended...

Sep 21, 2024

Sean Ryan Boje was born in Valentine, Nebraska on March 26, 1966.  He grew up and attended school and graduated from Valentine High School.   After graduation he attended Mid-Plains Community College for electrical technology.

Sean lived life to the fullest.  He enjoyed riding motorcycles, watching football, and the company of his beloved dog Woofer.

Sean...

Sep 7, 2024

Kenneth Franklin Churchill

Kenneth was born on New Year's Day 1937 to Albert and Virginia Churchill and died at home September 7, 2024.  He was married to Lila Drybread; they raised two boys Brad and Linn along with many others that would work for them over the years.  Some of those became friends that might as well...

Sep 1, 2024

Rodney Allen Hockenbary was born July 23, 1937 in Rapid City, SD to Ralph and Adelaide(Boomer) Hockenbary. He was raised north of Allen, SD on the parents' homestead and attended country school near Allen. He attended eighth grade in Brookings, SD and then high school in Kadoka where he met his future wife, Theresa. They were married on November...

Aug 31, 2024

Robert "Bob" Walter Kluender, of Valentine, NE, passed away on August 31, 2024, at the age of 83. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Ainsworth, NE to Walter and Mary (Foster) Kluender.  He graduated from Valentine High School in 1960.  After graduating high school, Bob worked construction job that included building roads, the canal, and portions of...

Aug 27, 2024

Eldon Reagle, age 71 of Valentine, passed away on August 27, 2024, in Burwell, NE.  Eldon's wishes were, not to have a service.  His burial will be held at a later date.  Eldon Dale Reagle was born January 23,1953, in Valentine, NE to Alvin and Velna (Mizner) Reagle.  He grew up in Valentine with his siblings Vernie and Arlene....

Aug 26, 2024

Roy Edward Bennett was born the youngest of ten children on November 25, 1942, in Presho, SD.  His parents were William (Slim) and Mildred (Nutt) Bennett.

Ed grew up on the ranch north of Wood in Mellette County.  He attended Wood Independent school for his elementary schooling and graduated from Wood High School in 1960.  During school...

Aug 25, 2024

William Seymour Richardson, age 82 of Valentine, NE, was born on November 19, 1942, in Valentine, NE to William J. and Ennis Lovejoy Richardson.  He passed away on August 25, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Bill attended Valentine Elementary and Valentine High School.  He later attended El Centro, CA and Chadron State College and...

Aug 23, 2024

Lloyd Benjamin Paxton was born on November 22, 1943, to Melvin and Matilda (Weihe) Paxton.

He attended school and graduated from Valentine High School.

Lloyd joined the United States Navy and served from 1961 and received an Honorable Discharge in 1967.  He was very proud of his Military service.  Lloyd married Marlene Rhoades on December...

Aug 21, 2024

Pamela Mae Sprenkle was born on October 30, 1949, to Wilbert A. and Virginia M. Sprenkle.  Her brother, Scott W., joined the family six years later.

Pam's birthplace and childhood home near Dallastown, PA, was an ideal setting for a tomboy who loved the outdoors.  She enjoyed school throughout, and her teachers were always among her favorite...

Aug 20, 2024

Gary Gene Eberly, 86, of Cody Nebraska went home to Jesus on Tuesday August 20th, 2024. Gary was born July 2nd, 1938 in Mullen to Forrest Fremont Eberly and Leona (Sieck) Eberly.

His early childhood was spent in a home north of Mullen. The family then moved to the Cole Ranch east of Merriman where his father,...

Aug 19, 2024

Dorothy Ann Quigley was born in Valentine, Nebraska, on October 23, 1941 to Garland "Gale" and Irene "Tiny" (Hutchinson) Lighthill. She passed away in Valentine, Nebraska, August 19th, 2024 at the age of 82 years.

She had many fond memories of growing up with her brother Jim near the Cornell Dam and in Valentine where she completed...

Aug 10, 2024

Barbara Gail Chubb was born July 25, 1962, in Valentine, NE to Leo and Iris (Miller) Chubb.

All her schooling was in Valentine, NE where she graduated in 1981. She participated in volleyball, cheerleading, was a baton twirler in the band, and excelled in track and field where she received many medals. She attended Chadron State College...

Aug 8, 2024

Rita Ann Scheuring was born May 22, 1940, in Beresford, South Dakota, to Nicholas and Genevieve (O'Connor) Scheuring. She graduated from Beresford High School and attended Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa. Rita was a middle school secretary for many years at Hoover Middle School in Sioux City.

Rita married Arthur Fairfield on August 6, 1962,...

Aug 3, 2024

Lifelong resident of Valentine, NE, Ruth E. Harms passed away August 3, 2024 at the age of 99.  Born December 21st, 1924, to Edward and Maisie Johnson in Valentine, NE.  Ruthie was the 4th of 6 children.  Ruthie married the love of her life, Leslie Harms, on June 30th, 1942.  To this marriage they added 3 sons; Tommy Joe,...

Jul 7, 2024

Tyler Joshua Reagle, aged 41, passed away on July 7, 2024. Born on January 8, 1983, Tyler was a Son, Brother, Uncle and friend. Tyler was known for his adventurous spirit and passion for racing.

A proud graduate of the class of 2001, Tyler's love for racing began at an early age, inspired by his late father,...

Jul 5, 2024

Terry Lee Snyder was born, March 22, 1946, in Valentine, NE, to Ronald and Mary (Linenbrink) Snyder.  He passed away on July 5, 2024, at his home in Valentine at the age of 78.

Terry grew up in the Eli area.  He attended country school there and later attended junior high school in Merriman.  He then attended...