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Mass of Christian Burial for Ed “Mike” Arnold, age 77 of Kilgore, NE, will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 10:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. The burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Rosary will be recited on Friday, April 17th at 7:00 PM at the Church. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the rosary at the church. Mr. Arnold passed away on March 25 in Omaha. Survivors Wife-Pat of Kilgore, NE Sons-Bob of Bowie, TX Chris

Funeral Service for Kenneth R. Turpin age 75 of Newport, NE will be held on 10:00 AM Friday (April 17, 2026) in the Newport Fire Hall. Interment will follow in the Willowdale Cemetery northwest of Newport. Military Rites are to be conducted by Bassett American Legion Post #123. Kenneth Turpin passed away on Saturday (Apr. 11, 2026) at his home near Newport. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Milinda of Newport 3 Children: Misty (Jason) Hasselquist of Kearney, NE Kenneth Turpin

Funeral Service for Alita Mae Burdick age 93 of Johnstown, NE will be held on Monday, (April 13, 2026) at 11:00 AM in the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth, NE Interment will follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Alita Mae Burdick passed away Wednesday (April 8, 2026) in the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett., NE. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Children: Terry Burdick and wife, Terry of Johnstown Rox Ann Ohlmann and husband, Monte of Valentine, NE & Benny Burdick a

Angela Fast Horse, age 62 of Okreek, passed away in Sioux Falls on April 4th Wake services: 7pm Saturday & Sunday evening at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission 1pm Saturday caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral & Final Viewing: 11am Monday April 13th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Burial at Mediator Cemetery in Wood Survivors include: 4 Children: Nathan Fast Horse, Talisa Fast Horse, Chelsea Night Pipe & Brionna Fast Horse 4 Sisters: Collen Fast

Clifford Wright, age 62 of Parmelee, passed away at White River Healthcare Center on April 1st Wakes: 7pm Thursday & Friday at the Wright Residence, Blue Horse Flats Caravan 10am Thursday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 11am Saturday April 11, 2026 at the Wright Residence Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Old He Dog Survivors: Wife: Dorice Running Horse Wright Children: Eric, Calina, Caleb & Calsie Wright, Calvin Two Eagle, Wicahpi & Tera Walking Eagle and Cheyly

A celebration of Life for Pastor Scott E. McClellen age 68 of Valentine, will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Valentine Berean Bible Church in Valentine. The Berean Church will be reserved for family and church members; others are welcome to come to the Valentine Methodist Church where the funeral will be live streaming in the sanctuary. The funeral will also be livestreamed on the Valentine Berean Bible Church’s youtube.com . Visitation will be held

Bud Reece, age 86 of rural Valentine, passed away at his home March 12, 2026. Memorial Service 1:30 Friday April 3, 2026 at the Valentine Methodist Church In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the family for macular degeneration research. Survivors include: Wife: Judy Reece of rural Valentine Children: Janet (Lonny) Thomsen of Wolbach, NE and Jenny Reece of rural Valentine. HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Katie Lee Aquallo, 12 day old infant daughter of Tara Aquallo and Leroy Cleveland, III, passed away in Omaha, NE on March 18th Wake service: 7pm Thursday March 26th at the St. Francis Community Hall Funeral: 2pm Friday March 27th at the St. Francis Community Hall Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, St. Francis HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Janet K. Worth age 80, rural Springview, NE, passed away on March 21, 2026, at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Her services are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Janet is survived by: Husband-Corky of Springview Step Sons-Terry of Lake of the Ozarks Rod-of Kansas City Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Lillian Ann Temple, age 79 of Valentine, passed away in Omaha, NE March 19th Graveside service and burial will be 11am (MDT) Monday, March 30, 2026 at Ash Hollow Cemetery in Lewellen, NE Memorial services in Valentine will be held at a later date. Lillian is survived by 3 sons: Russ (Dee) of Colome, SD; Mike (Selda) of North Platte, NE and Ron (Becky) of Norfolk, NE HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Oscar Hernandez Jr, age 48 of Mission, passed away March 15, 2026. Wake services: 7pm Monday & Tuesday at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud 2:30 Monday caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: Noon Wednesday March 25th at the Veteran's Building in Mission Survivors: Sons: Ska Black Bear and Samuel Hernandez Father: Oscar Hernandez Sr. Siblings: Karen Burow, Kevin Marshall Sr, Alicia Hernandez & Monte Eagleman HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Julia Lee, age 38 of White River, passed away at Rosebud Hospital March 12, 2026. Wake service: 7pm Friday March 20th at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Caravan at 2pm from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 3pm Saturday March 21st at Sacred Heart Hall, White River Burial at White River Cemetery Survivors include: 2 Daughters: Tanisha and Jayda Lee 2 Brothers: Adrian and Avery Black Wolf HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Kenneth R. Porath, age 72 of Dannebrog passed away on Wednesday, March 11 at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island. Memorial Services will be held at 11am on Saturday March 21 st  at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Dannebrog.  Visitation will be held from 10-11am Saturday March 21 st  at the church in Dannebrog.   Kenneth Porath is survived by daughter Andrea Barton of Hastings, and sister Jeannette Sharp of Valentine.

Eldon Ned Metcalf, age 71 of Two Strike, SD, passed away March 11th in Rapid City, SD Wakes: Wednesday: lay in state at the RST Council Chambers in Rosebud from 2-3pm Caravan from the Rosebud Casino at 1pm 7pm Wednesday: Two Strike Community Hall 7pm Thursday: SFIS Elementary School Gym in St. Francis Funeral: 1pm Friday March 20th at SFIS Elementary School Gym Burial at the Metcalf Homestead Cemetery in Two Strike. Survivors: Wife Marianne Left Hand Bull Children: Marti

Bud Reece, age 86 of south Valentine, passed away at his home March 12, 2026. Memorial services are pending. Bud is survived by Wife: Judy Reece of Valentine Daughter: Janet Thomsen of Wolbach, NE Daughter-in-law: Jenny Reece of Valentine HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Mike Schmidt Sr, age 76 of White River, passed away at Rosebud Hospital March 10th Wake Service: 7pm Sunday March 15th at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Caravan from Rosebud Casino at Noon Funeral: 10am Monday march 16th at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Inurnment at a later date at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery in White River Survivors include: Wife: Audrey Beaudreau Children: AJ Brewer, Nikki Schmidt, Mike Schmidt Jr, Robert Roubideaux & William Palmier Siblings: Loui

A Graveside Service for Charles E. “Chuck” Shaw age 85 of Cassville, MO formerly of Bassett, NE, will be held on Thursday (March 19, 2026) at 2:00 PM in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Chuck Shaw passed away Wednesday (March 11, 2026) at the Aspire Senior Living Roaring River Facility in Cassville. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Ann Shaw of Cassville 5 Children: Tim (Penni) Shaw of Bassett Tom (Angela) Shaw of Memphis, TN Wendy (Tim) Bussinger of Bassett Connie (Cha

LailaBella Hunger, age 18 of Soldier Creek, passed away March 8, 2026. Wake Services: 8pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission 1pm Friday Caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral Service: 2pm Monday March 16th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Burial at the Wooden Knife Cemetery HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Funeral Mass for Bernard J Miles, age 93 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. A rosary will be held on Friday, March 13 at 7:00 PM at the Church. The burial will be at a later date. Mr. Miles passed away on Saturday, March 7th in Omaha. Survivors Wife-Lovella of Valentine Daughter-Anne Clark of Valentine Son-Rory of Grand Island, NE Brother-Sam of Valentine 8 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren. Sa

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

Funeral Service for Loretta Joy McGill age 86 of Blair, NE formerly of Ainsworth, NE will be held on Saturday (Jan. 31, 2026) at 11:00 AM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Joy McGill passed away Sunday (Jan. 25, 2026) at the Carter Place Senior Living in Blair. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: 5 Children: Terry (Lavada) McGill of Ainsworth Tom (Dortha) McGill of Ainsworth Tim (Ann) McGill of Oakland, IA Trevor (Jamie) McGi

A Memorial Service for Roy Ellis Appelt age 80 of Springview, NE will be held at 1:30 PM Saturday (January 24, 2026) at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth, NE. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. Roy Appelt passed away Thursday (January 15, 2025) at the Good Samaritan Society in Atkinson, NE. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Sister: Sharon Appelt of Atkinson Sister-in-law: Ann Appelt of Ainsworth Nieces, nephews and other family members Th

Daren Farmer, Jr., age 33 of Mission, passed away January 11, 2026 Wake Service: 7pm Friday January 16, 2026 at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud 2pm caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral Service: 2pm Saturday January 17th at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud Burial at St. Mary's Garden, Wood, SD Survivors: Mother: Denise Witte Sisters: Ashley, MaShayla, Paige and Deja Brother:s Cassius Sr, Dalton, Justice, joe and Steve Children: Daren III and Alexandra

Memorial service for Gary Wayne Stoeger, age 65 of Quartzite, AZ and formerly of Valentine are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Gary passed away on Jan. 9, 2026, in Quartzite, AZ. Survivors Kristi Benson Daughter-Tenille Sykes Son-Jared Stoeger Mother-Norma Stoeger Sister-Karen Gill Brothers-Bob Mark Doug David Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is helping with service arrangements.

Richard "Larry" Holmes of Valentine passed away January 10th, 2026. Viewing at Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine Sunday January 18th beginning at 1pm and ending with a 4pm military final roll call, led by the Marine Honor Guard of the Rosebud. Funeral Service Monday, January 19, 2026 11:00 am Crossroads Assembly of God Church Larry is survived by Janine, his wife of 57 years; 3 children and 6 grandchildren: Karlanne (Ken) Fisbeck and Nicholas, Geoffrey and Renee; Rick Holmes a

Faith 'Flo' Brave Bird, age 53 of Mission, passed away January 12th Wake: Thursday at the Rosebud Community Building 11am Caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 11am Friday January 15th at the Rosebud Community Building Private Burial at White Horse Cemetery at a later date Survivors: Children: Leon, Nicholas, Marcus, Lance & Ralli Ten Fingers and Colton & Joan Douville Siblings: Travis Brave Bird Sr, Emerson Little Elk, Cleveland 'Casper' Brave Bird, Jr, Arv

Millian 'Milt' Eagle Star, age 82 of Winner, passed away January 7, 2026.       Wake services:   7pm Thursday & Friday January 15 & 16 at the Winner Ideal Community Hall in Winner   Caravan 2pm Thursday from the Rosebud Casino       Funeral service:   1pm Saturday January 17th at the Winner Ideal Community Hall   Burial at the Holy Spirit Cemetery in Ideal, SD       Survivors include:   Siblings: Zona Turkey, Ruth Olson, Emmitt & Clyde Swalla and Barbara Bad Horse   Children:

Funeral service for Cheryl Bennett, age 68 of Valentine, will be held on Friday, Jan. 16. 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Valentine Methodist Church.  The burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 15 from 6 to 9 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines.  Cheryl passed away on Jan. 8, 2026, at her home in Valentine, in the arms of her husband Rick. Survivors Husband-Rick Bennett of Valentine, NE Son-Jared Bennett of Ogallala, NE Daug