Obituary Listing

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...

Jun 28, 2024

Robert Duane Brown was born August 12, 1952, in Valentine, NE to Robert William Brown and Frances Irene Adams.  He passed away on June 28, 2024, at his home in Valentine.

Bob attended Crookston High School and went on to marry Carolyn June on October 22, 1976 in Pierre, SD.  From that union, they were blessed with...

Jun 26, 2024

Lila Lou (Drybread) Churchill

Lifelong cattlewoman and rancher, Lila Churchill, of Valentine, Nebraska passed away at home on June 26, 2024.  Born August 15, 1932, to Wilbur and Celia Drybread, and married to Kenneth Churchill, Lila raised two sons of her own, Brad and Linn.  There were countless other "children" that passed through her life...

Jun 26, 2024

Maedeane (Neumeyer) Rodgers was born on October 23, 1943 in rural Garfield county near Burwell/Sargent, NE to Vernon "Tude" Neumeyer and Treva L. (Ballard) Neumeyer.  The middle of three children, she moved from Sargent to Valentine in 1953 where she was raised and graduated from Valentine High School in May of 1962.

Maedeane married Don Rodgers December...

Jun 26, 2024

Our Dear Mother, Katherine Ann Kramer passed away on June 26th, 2024, at the Cherry County Hospital at the age 74. She was born on July 26th, 1949 to Leona and Herman Tappe in Dubuque IA.

Kay traveled the world with her husband, Robert, during his 20 years of military service. They moved to Valentine in 1985...

Jun 23, 2024

Darrel Leroy "Lee" Kramer, 78, of Valentine, NE, passed away at Bryan East in Lincoln on June 23, 2024.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine on July 3rd at 11 am, with lunch and celebration of life to follow at the Veteran's Club.

Lee was born on June...

Jun 14, 2024

George Allen Allard was born September 17th, 1951, to Donald and Ruth (Overman) Allard in Valentine, NE. He was the 3rd sibling with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. He attended grade school in Crookston, NE and graduated from Valentine High School in 1969. He worked for the Texaco gas station and for his family at their bar in Crookston...

Jun 10, 2024

LaVone Nellie Purdum, 94, of Laurel, formerly of Valentine, Nebraska, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024 at Hillcrest Care Center in Laurel.

At LaVone's request, cremation was held and no formal services will be held or obituary to be published. A private family inurnment will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.

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Jun 3, 2024

Regina E. (Roggasch) Brockley was born on November 19, 1937, at home on the family ranch in Rose, NE, to Arthur and Mary (Dunne) Roggasch.  Gina was the third of five children.  Gina joined her husband, Ross, in heaven on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Bickford Cottage in Lincoln, NE with her family at her side.

Gina...

May 18, 2024

William Vincent Stroup (known as Bill), eldest child of Claude Vincent and Margaret Mary (Donovan) Stroup, was born on October 29, 1946 in Norton, Kansas. When Bill was a young boy, the family moved to Spalding, Nebraska, where he grew up with many people who were to become life-long friends. Bill graduated from Spalding Academy in 1965 and then...

May 13, 2024

Kenn Ray Remmers was born on August 21, 1944, to Victor C. and Dorothy E. (Johnson) Remmers in Burlington, IA.  He passed away on May 13, 2024, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE at the age of 79.

Kenn attended school in Melvin, IA.  On May 1, 1965, Kenn married Janice Noteboom in Melvin,...

Apr 15, 2024

James Russell Ormesher

James Russell Ormesher ("Rusty") of Rayne, Louisiana, passed away on the morning of April 15th at the age of 82.

Rusty was born on August 28, 1941, to James Edward and Helen Lydiatt Ormesher in Valentine, Nebraska.  He was raised on his family's working cattle ranch, 17 miles outside of Valentine.

Apr 4, 2024

Robert Clayton Grabher passed away April 4, 2024 at the age of 89 years. Bob was born Sept 19, 1934 to Otho C. and Elizabeth K. (Keiser) Grabher in Alliance, Nebraska. He attended school in Alliance and graduated from Alliance High School in 1953. He attended college in Boulder, Colorado and Kearney, Nebraska where he received his teaching degree....