Obituary Listing

Aug 10, 2023

Michelle Leigh McIntosh of Thedford, NE, was born on December 10, 1976, in North Platte, NE, to Mark and Marian Nutter and passed away at home on August 10, 2023 at the age of 46 after a courageous battle with cancer. After graduating from Thedford High School, Michelle followed in her Grandma Wanda's footsteps and became a...

Jul 17, 2023

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend Sharon Lee Davison (Swett, Haszard) went to be with the Lord on July 17th, 2023, at 1:11 a.m.

Funeral: Ainsworth Assembly of God, July 21st, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Sharon was 85 years old, born on March 7th, 1938, in Casper, Wyoming.

Sharon was well known...

Jul 12, 2023

Graveside service for Joni Tiller age 58 of Springview will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Springview.  Mrs. Tiller passed away on July 12 in Sioux Falls, SD.

Survivors

Daughters-Desiree & Krystle

Mother-Lenore Shepperd

Brothers-Terry

Carey

Randy...

Jun 12, 2023

"Tim" Harlan Ralph Stiefel, 84, of Denton, Nebraska, passed away Monday, June 12,2023, at Home.

"Tim" Harlan, son of Ralph Frederick and Lydia Katherine (Epke) Stiefel, was born on July 19, 1938, in a birthing home in Cherry County, Nebraska.  He was baptized on March 21, 1943, at the United Methodist Church, Crookston, Nebraska. Family and friends...

Jun 1, 2023

Carol Lenore Johnson, age 79, passed away peacefully in Lincoln NE on June 1, 2023 in the loving presence of her family. Her family's hearts are heavy and feel her loss, however, her gallant fifteen year fight with cancer has ended.

Carol was the sixth of nine children and was born September 12, 1943 in Burwell, NE...

May 27, 2023

Ivan Ray Reagle was born Feb 13th,1947 in Valentine, NE to Arthur and Blanche (Howe) Reagle of rural Todd County, SD and passed away peacefully in his home on May 27th,2023.

Ivan graduated from Todd Co. High School in 1965 and took 1 year of college in North Platte, NE. After college he came back to the...

May 27, 2023

Arvella Rae Foster was born July 25,1935, at home to Floyd and Beatrice Polen Foster and passed away May 27, 2023 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, NE.

She received her education through the 8th grade in a little country school near where she grew up and graduated from Valentine High School in 1953.  Right out...

May 22, 2023

Karen Kay Fowler was born on July 17, 1954 in Ainsworth, NE to Carloss "Gene" and Jacqueline Joan (Witt) Fowler.  She passed away on May 22, 2023 in Valentine, NE at the age of 68 years old at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine after a brave and courageous battle with Kidney Failure and Pancreatic Cancer.

Karen...

May 20, 2023

Michael Wade Davenport was born to Wade and Pauline Davenport on June 11, 1940, in Huntington Park, California.  Michael passed away on May 20, 2023, at Parkside Manor in Stuart, Nebraska.

Michael graduated from North Shore County Day School and went on to graduate from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York.  He joined the California Army National...

May 17, 2023

Viola Louise Nollett was born on June 13 th , 1934 to Peter N. and Rosetta (Robertson) Nollett at her parents rural Todd County, SD home where she grew up. As she was the only child, she spent a lot of quality time with her Dad and became his "hired man", helping with the farming, haying and caring...

May 17, 2023

Gary was born to G. Leonard and Mary (Clark) McCormick on February 13TH 1943 in Ainsworth NE. He attended grade School in a one room schoolhouse northeast of Sparks and graduated from Keya Paha County High School in Springview, NE. He married Carol Smith of Ainsworth in 1960, moved to Colorado, and became an accomplished bricklayer. From this union...

Apr 22, 2023

Joseph L. Hanson (84) of Valentine passed away April 22, 2023 at Cherry County Hospital. Joe was born December 25 th , 1938 to Clarence and Leona (Koenig) Hanson in Lynch, Nebraska. In the late 40's, the family moved to Valentine. Joe graduated from Valentine high school in 1957. Upon graduation, Joe married E. (Mae) Keller in 1959....

Apr 11, 2023

Ronald Aye was born on September 29, 1949 to Roscoe and Myrtle (Hinkle) Aye in Grand Island, Nebraska.  He passed away on April 11, 2023, at his daughter's home in Valentine, Nebraska.

Ron attended school in Grand Island until 1 st grade then the family moved to Silver Creek, Nebraska.   He graduated from Silver Creek High School...

Apr 8, 2023

Orin Lynn Van Winkle, 79 of Kilgore, passed from this life on April 8, 2023, after his prolonged battle with heart problems.

Orin, was born on February 23, 1944 to Ira and Gladys  in Valentine, NE. After Orin graduated from Kilgore High School in 1963, he went on to work for the railroad before enlisting in the...

Mar 20, 2023

Leo Fred Chubb was born on January 4, 1929, in rural Sioux County, Nebraska on the family farm.  His parents were Henry Fred and Mary Ellen (Saxton) Chubb.  Leo passed away on March 20, 2023, at Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

Leo attended Crawford Elementary School and graduated from Crawford High School.  During his high...

Mar 1, 2023

Nicholas Anthony Grubham, beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and Friend, was born on October 9, 1980. Nick left this earth to be with our Lord while surrounded by family on March 1, 2023 at the age of 42. Nick is survived by parents Mike and Mary McCrary of Valentine, NE. Siblings Luke (Misty) Grubham of Valentine, NE, Mark...

Feb 11, 2023

Jim O'Kief (1945 – 2023)

James Robert O'Kief left this world on February 11, 2023 after 77 years. Jim was a hard man and cowboy; strong, disciplined, incredibly smart, and a tremendous rancher—and he was loved.  Jim was born in Omaha on June 8, 1945 to William G. O'Kief and Alice...

Feb 3, 2023

Ronald R. Elliott, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday morning February 3 rd , 2023, at the Cherry Co. Hospital in Valentine Nebraska. Ron was born on January 12, 1944, in Ravenna Nebraska to Harry and Tracy Elliott. He attended Elementary School at Antelope Valley and high school at Thomas Co. High School. While attending Thomas Co. High...

Jan 12, 2023

Leo Robert Linabery, 90, of Valentine, NE passed away on January 12, 2023.  Leo was born on March 25, 1932 to Mervin and Kate (Brinda) Linabery on his grandparents homestead in rural Cherry County, 5 miles north of Valentine, NE. Leo was named after his uncle Leo Brinda that was killed in France during WWI. Leo grew up in...

Jan 6, 2023

Donald Floyd Marshall passed away January 6, 2023 at Gordon Countryside Care.  Don was born March 10, 1931 in Hyannis Nebraska.  He went to country school in Whitman and graduated high school in Hyannis.

After high school he worked on the family ranch with his Dad.  Don married Janis (Carlson) February 14, 1956.  Started ranching with his...