Obituary Listing

Mar 27, 2024

Lewis William Johnson, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, passed away on March 27, 2024. Born in a 2-bedroom farmhouse on February 26, 1932 to John Edwin and Docia Mae Johnson, Lew grew up in Verona, MO.

He is survived by his wife Joan of 27 years and her two children, Kenneth Nollett and...

Mar 20, 2024

Linda Joyce Ford left this earthly world on March 20, 2024 surrounded by her family in Cody, Nebraska.

Two spine surgeries, a heart attack and triple bypass surgery, uterine, colon, nor breast cancer could knock her down, but two tumors in her pancreas won the hard fought battle.

Linda was the eldest of 8 children...

Mar 15, 2024

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Ayden Dwayne Witte, age 20 our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend passed away on March 15, 2024.

Ayden was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 13, 2004 and lived most of his life in Mount Holly, NJ where he graduated Rancocas Valley Regional High School.

Those...

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas "Tom" Heinert, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Stewartville, MN of natural causes on March 15, 2024.

Thomas John Heinert was born in Valentine, NE on August 16,1944, to John and Flora (Kaiser) Heinert. He grew up on the family farm near Parmelee, SD and as a child, enjoyed riding his horse Scout,helping...

Mar 13, 2024

Sharon M.  O'Kief, beloved Mother, Grandma, Sister and so much more was called to God on March 13, 2024, at age 86.  She was born Sharon Marie Moran on November 5, 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska to James J. Moran and Alice (Adrian) Moran.  Sharon was the second of five children born to JJ and Alice, with her siblings Michael...

Mar 13, 2024

Forrest Lee Eberly, 80, of Cody Nebraska went home to Jesus on Wednesday March 13, 2024.

Forrest (Woody) was born July 15,1943 in Mullen to Forrest Fremont Eberly and Leona (Sieck) Eberly. He joined his family in a home north of Mullen. The family then moved to the Cole Ranch east of Merriman where his father, Forrest,...

Mar 10, 2024

October 25, 1933 - March 10, 2024

Betty Louise Danielski

Betty L Danielski of Valentine, NE, passed away Sunday March 10, 2024, peacefully with family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial for Betty, age 90 of Valentine, NE will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 10:30AM at St. Nicholas Catholic...

Mar 8, 2024

Forrest "Bud" Bonifield,87, of Cody, Nebraska passed away March 8, 2024 at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett, Nebraska with his four daughters at his side.

Bud was born January 31, 1937 in Hyannis, Nebraska to Forrest D and Georgia (Swiggart) Bonifield. He joined two older sisters. Bud grew up on the ranch South of Whitman, Nebraska...

Feb 17, 2024

Funeral service for Mary Long Pumpkin age 74 of Rosebud, SD, will be held on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 2:00 PM at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Rosebud.  The burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Spring Creek, SD.  Caravan from the casino will be on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 10:00 AM to St. Bridget Church.  Wake...

Feb 17, 2024

Betty Corinne Joseph, 85, was born in Valentine Nebraska September 2nd, 1938. She passed away peacefully on February 17th, 2024.

She was the first-born child of John Joseph Mulligan and Bernys "Dick" Marie Lovejoy Mulligan. She was joined by brothers John Robert Mulligan and Douglas Wayne Mulligan.

Betty often rode her pony "Pinky", along with...

Feb 12, 2024

Funeral services for Kerrie Ann Radoll, age 67 of Valentine are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.  Kerrie passed away on Feb. 12, 2024, in Bassett, NE.

Survivors

Husband-Mike of Valentine

Feb 3, 2024

Lynn Mark Schaefer, born on April 26, 1927, in Valentine, Nebraska, peacefully journeyed to his eternal rest on February 3, 2024. Lynn was the third of six children born to Ted and Kathryn (Howe) Schaefer.

Lynn attended elementary and middle school in Littleburg and Mission, SD respectively. He finished his education at Valentine High School where he...

Jan 31, 2024

Joyce Ann Engel was born on August 17, 1934, at the Engel Ranch south of Valentine.  Her parents were Joseph and Mary (Boltz) Engel.  Joyce passed away on January 31, 2024, at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth.

Joyce attended a rural school throughout most of her grade school years.  She graduated from the University of Nebraska...

Jan 29, 2024

Donna Schroeder was born in Meadow Grove, Nebraska on March 5, 1938, to Raymond and Ella Mae O'Banion. She passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 85 at the Parkside Manor in Stuart, Nebraska

She attended school and graduated from Meadow Grove.  After graduation she attended a technical school in Minnesota.

Donna...

Jan 8, 2024

Norma Jean Porath passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Harbor Senior Care in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Norma was born on November 29th, 1935, and baptized on May 9th, 1937, in Millboro SD.  She was confirmed into the Grace Lutheran Church of Valentine, Nebraska.

Norma attended...

Jan 8, 2024

Ivy Michelle Hawkins passed away Monday, January 8, 2024.  She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, girlfriend, and friend.  She could be very serious but so fun loving.  She loved art, music, photography, sunsets, animals, sushi, and cheese!  She loved her siblings and family very much.  Cooking was a big part of her life. Her smile was contagious.  ...

Jan 7, 2024

Erma Jane, age 97, of Plattsmouth, NE, died Saturday January 7, 2024 in the Bellevue Medical Center.

Jane, born as E. J. Galligher on November 5th, 1926 in Kilgore, NE to James J. and Virginia Bell (Bowden) Galligher .  She was born and raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska, where she resided until after her marriage to...

Dec 21, 2023

Cecelis Ablan Johnson was born on November 22, 1967, in Mindanao, Philippines, to Alejandro Ablan and Victoria Galano Gantala.  After a courageous battle with cancer where her faith allowed her to exceed all expectations, she passed away in her beloved home on December 21, 2023, in Valentine.

In the Philippines, Cecelis' education led her to the field...

Dec 18, 2023

Memorial service for Diane Morgan Mangelsen age 60 of Sturgis, SD are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine.  Diane, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Monument Health in Sturgis, SD.

Survivors

Mother-Doris Morgan of Valentine. NE

Sons-Wayne of Cody, WY

Lee of Valentine, NE

Brother...

Dec 2, 2023

Memorial service for Sally Jean VanWinkle age 87 of Valentine is pending and will be held at a later date in Valentine.  Mrs. VanWinkle passed away on December 2, 2023 at the Countryside Care Center in Gordon, NE

Survivors

Children-Joyce Bauman of Pickrell, NE

Lois Schneider of Kilgore, NE

Richard Sheets...