Mary Lou Lamoureaux, age 90 of Valentine, passed away February 25th at Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Rosary & prayer service 7pm Wednesday March 4th at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine Viewing beginning at 6pm Funeral Service 10am Thursday march 5th at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine Burial following at Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine Survivors include Daughter Ellen Moore of Valentine HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Memorial service for Gary Wayne Stoeger, age 65 of Quartzite, AZ and formerly of Valentine will be held on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00 AM at the Berean Bible Church in Valentine. The inurnment will be at a later date at the Harmony Cemetery. Gary passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, in Quartzite, AZ. Survivors Kristi Benson of Valentine, NE Daughter-Tenille Sykes of Gretna, NE Son-Jared Stoeger Lincoln, NE Mother-Norma Stoeger of Valentine, NE Sister-Karen Gill of Valentine Brothers

Mary Lou Lamoureaux, age 90 of Valentine, passed away at Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth February 25th Services are pending. Mary Lou is survived by Daughter Ellen Moore of Valentine HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

A celebration of life for Augusta Louise Hayes age 77 of Valentine and Denver, CO are pending and will be held at a later date. She passed away on February 24, 2026, at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. Survivor Daughter-Wendy Murphy of Valentine. Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Telsa Birdinground, age 35 of Rosebud, passed away at her home on February 18th       Wake service:   7pm Friday February 27th at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud   Caravan at 11am from the casino       Funeral:   1pm Saturday February 28th at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud   Burial at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Francis       Survivors:   Father: Travis Birdinground Sr   Siblings: Travis, Tyus Sr, Tate' and Travis Jr         HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Former Sparks resident, Tom Simons, died February 21, 2026 at the age of 76. He is survived by his brother Pat and wife Connie of Frisco, TX; brother Greg and wife Rose of Omaha, NE; sister Peggy and husband Rick Medema of Valentine.   A celebration of life and inurnment will be held at a future date.

Jackie Ferguson, age 85 of Wood Lake died Feb. 24 in her home. A celebration of life service for Jackie  will be held at a later date.  Survivors include Husband-Arch Ferguson of Wood Lake Children-Bobbie Graff and husband Todd of Ainsworth                     Jimmy Ferguson of Johnstown                    Mike Ferguson and wife Sara of Wood Lake                    Kathy Hammond and husband Justin of Valentine 5 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren Sister-Judy Mecseji of A

Raya Dawn Shaw, infant daughter of Billie Shaw, passed away February 14 in Sioux Falls at the age of 28 days Wake service: 7 PM Thursday, February 19 at antelope community building in Mission 10 AM caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral service: 1 PM Friday, February 20 at the antelope community building Burial at holy family cemetery in North antelope HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Funeral service for Gene Parkhurst, age 74 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Valentine Methodist Church. The burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery north of Valentine. A visitation will be held on Friday, Feb. 20 from 5-7 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. Parkhurst passed away on Feb. 15th at the Cherry County Hospital. Survivors Wife-Joann of Valentine, NE Daughters-Tammy Parkhurst of Mission, SD

Cecelia 'Mitzi' Packard, age 87 of Mission, passed away at the Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home in White Clay, NE on February 12th Wake service: 7pm Thursday February 19th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission Caravan at Noon from the Rosebud Casino Funeral & final viewing: 10am Friday February 20th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission Inurnment at a later date at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery in St. Francis, SD. Survivors include: Children: Dawn Rae Waln, Johnna Her Many Horses & Shawn J.

Memorial service for Gene Lurz age 84 of Valentine will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Lakeview Christian Reform Church. Inurnment will follow at the Lakeview Cemetery. There will be a memorial visitation and book signing on Tuesday, Feb. 17th from 4 to 7 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Gene Lurz passed away on February 13 in Winner, SD. Survivors Children-Chris Lurz of Valentine, SD Colleen Johnson of Sioux Falls, SD Siste

A Graveside Memorial Service for Darrel W. Steele Sr. age 96 of Ainsworth, NE will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM in the Ainsworth Cemetery with Organizational Rites by Bethany Chapter #113 Order of the Eastern Star, Masonic Rites by Silver Cord Lodge #224 AF & AM, and Military Rites by Ainsworth American Legion Post #79. Darrel Steele Sr. passed away December 18, 2025 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Survivors include: Wife: Ruth Ann Steele of

Funeral Service for Beverly J. Stahl age 81 of Ainsworth, NE will be held on Monday, (Feb. 16, 2026) at 10:00 AM at the Ainsworth Free Church east of Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Bassett (NE) Memorial Park Cemetery. Beverly Stahl passed away Thursday (Feb. 12, 2026) at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Husband: John Stahl of Ainsworth Daughter: Dr. Kendra (Michael) Sibbernsen of Papillion, NE Twin Grandsons: Matthew & Lucas Sibbernsen

Irvin Sallette Sr. of Valentine, passed away on Feb. 7, 2025, at the Cherry County Hospital in Valentine. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 11th from 1-5 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. At a later date, the funeral will take place in Macon, GA with burial following at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA. Survivors Wife-Anita of Valentine 6 Children-Kawanna, Chalandna and Jasmine Sallette Irvin

Vernon 'SonnyBob' Schmidt, age 40 of Rosebud, passed away January 30th   Wake service:   7pm Wednesday, February 4th at the Parmelee Community Hall   Caravan at 2pm from Rosebud Casino   Funeral:   2pm Thursday February 5th at the Parmelee Community Hall   Burial at Holy Innocents Cemetery, Parmelee   Survivors:   Daughters: Elana Murray & Aubree Ryan   Mother: Robin Emery   Siblings: Casey Schmidt, Cole Emery, Shana Schmidt, Stacee Farmer & Frances Schmidt   Grandmother: Col

Funeral service for Basil Emeric Stoner age 11 months, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 1:30 at the Valentine Methodist Church. Burial will be at the Stoner Ranch Cemetery. Basil passed away on Dec. 23, 2025, in Silver City, NM. Survivors Father-Jake Stoner of Kilgore Grandparents-Randy & Beth Stoner of Kilgore Aunt-Rachel Stoner of Valentine Cousins-Millie & Jubal Kime of Valentine Great Grandparents-Neale & Mary Ann Perrett of Valentine Sandoz Chapel of the Pine

Caroline Horse Looking, age 81, passed away in Bismarck, ND January 24, 2026 Wake services: Thursday & Friday at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission, SD Caravan 11am Thursday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral service: 1pm Saturday January 31, 2026 at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Spring Creek, SD Survivors include her children: Waudena Rattling Leaf, Cora Horse Looking, Orville Horse Looking Jr, Frances Horse Looking, Chenoa LaPointe, Mariya LaPoin

Bernadette Moore, age 73 of Rosebud, passed away in Bismarck, SD January 26th Wake service: 7pm Saturday & Sunday at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud 1pm Saturday Caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral service: 2pm Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud Burial at Spotted tail Cemetery in Rosebud Survivors: 3 children: Steve Gillette, Eric Moore & Melannie Moore 2 sisters: LuEllen 'Titter' Wright & Karen Wright HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Hunter Black Feather, age 35 of Sioux Falls, formerly of Winner, passed away January 23rd Wake services: 6pm Wednesday & Thursday at the South Ideal Community Hall in Winner Caravan 2pm Wednesday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Friday January 30, 2026 at the South Ideal Community Hall in Winner Burial at the Winner Cemetery Survivors: 3 children: Lynx, Reign & Lillian Black Feather Father: Robert Black Feather Siblings: Robyn, Erin, Mitchell, Tennille & twin brother L

Bruce Eagleman, age 67 Rapid City, SD, passed away January 22nd at Ft. Meade VA Med Center. Wakes: 7:30 Thursday & Friday at the St. Francis Community Center Thursday 2pm caravan from the Casino & Friday 9pm Military Final Roll Call Funeral: 1pm Saturday January 31st at St. Francis Community Center Burial at Sees Red Family Cemetery, Two Strike, SD Survivors: Children: Prairie Eagleman & Diana 'Anna' Has Horns Siblings: Aloysius Eagleman Jr, Roland Omaha boy, Michael Ray H