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Funeral Service for Pauline A. Pilkington age 89 of Grand Island, NE formerly of Springview, NE and Ainsworth, NE will be held on Thursday (Nov. 5, 2026) at 10:30 AM at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. Pauline Pilkington passed away Saturday (Oct. 31, 2026) at Eventide Prairie Commons Care Center in Grand Island. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: 2 Sons: Chuck (wife, PJ) Pilkington of Springview, NE & Cliff Pilkingt

Sidney Reddest, Jr, age 57 of Mission, passed away October 19th Wake: 7pm Thursday October 29, 2026 at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission 1pm Caravan from the Rosebud Casino. Military Roll call at 9pm Funeral: 11am Friday October 30th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Burial at the Sicangu Akicita Owicahe Tribal Veteran Cemetery, White River, SD Survivors: Mother: Luella High Pipe-Begay Sisters: Kathy High Pipe & Clevia Reddest Children: Bridgette, Si

Sherry Fladebo, age 85, passed away in Lincoln, NE on October 16th. Private services will be held with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Survivors include: Brother: Larry Turner and family of Las Vegas HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Jessica Moreno, age 37 of Horse Creek, SD, passed away at her home on October 13th Wake: 5pm Monday October 19th at the Horse Creek Community Building 1pm caravan from Turtle Creek in Mission Funeral: 11am Tuesday October 20th at Horse Creek Community Hall Burial at White River Cemetery Survivors: 4 children: Carson, Camdon, Caelon & Zaeda Farmer Father: Robert Joseph Moreno Sr Siblings: Bobbi Jo Mushitz and Rusty, Missy, Justin, Chase and Robert Jr Moreno HOLMES FUNERAL H

Funeral service for Otto Rosfeld, age 88 of Valentine, will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Valentine. The burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery, north of Valentine. A visitation will be held on Monday, Oct.19th from 5 to 7 at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mr. Rosfeld passed away on Oct. 15th at Cherry County Hospital. Survivors Wife-Ann of Valentine, NE Sons-Philip of Chadron, NE Kyle of Cody, NE

A celebration of life for Johnny Grooms age 71 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Valentine Livestock Auction. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 23rd from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Valentine Livestock auction Café. Mr. Grooms passed away on Sept. 19th at his home. Sisters Linda Monroe of Valentine, NE Laurie Linabery of Fairmont, NE Sandoz Chapel of the Pines assisted with service arrangements.

Lane 'Pooh' Two Eagle, age 29, passed away October 6th Wake services: 7pm Thursday & Friday evening at the Veterans Building in Rosebud Caravan 2pm Thursday from the Casino Funeral: 2pm Saturday October 17th at the Veterans Building in Rosebud Burial at Crow Eagle Cemetery, St. Francis Survivors: Wife: Ashley Herrmann Two Eagle Daughter Mya Metcalf Two Eagle Stepson Paisen Good Shield Mother: Yota Eagle Bull Brothers: Lawrence Jr, Luke, Lorenzo, Jaren & Darius Sisters: Lui

Funeral service for Betty Jean Perrett, age 97 of Valentine will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. The burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the funeral service. Betty passed away on Oct. 12th at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Survivor Daughter-Jeannie Schelhaas of Valentine Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Memorial service for Thomas Anderson Lee age 52 will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Thomas County Fairgrounds in Thedford. No Visitation will be held. Thomas passed away on Sept. 22, 2026, in Montana. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Thomas Lee Memorial Fund at the Stockman Bank in Worden, MT. Survivors Children-Vance and Claire Lee Mother-Kay Lee Partner-Kelsey Krug Brother-John Sister-Christy Jobman Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is i

A Memorial Service for Gordon Hitchcock age 83 of Ainsworth, NE. will be held on Monday (Oct. 19, 2026) at 2:00 PM in the Parkside Berean Church in Ainsworth. A Private Inurnment will be held at a later date. Gordon Hitchcock passed away September 26, 2026 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife; Shirley of Ainsworth 3 Children: Jay (Krista) Hitchcock of Friend, NE Wes (Joy) Hitchcock of Sparks, NE & Kara Hitchcock and fiancé Gary Davie

Frederick Witt Sr, age 59 of Norris, passed away October 6th in Mission, SD Wake Services: 7pm Wednesday October 14th at the Antelope Community Hall in Mission Caravan at 2pm from the Rosebud Casino 7pm Thursday October 15 at Black Pipe Community Hall in Norris Caravan at 1pm from the Antelope community hall Funeral: 2pm Friday October 16th at Black Pipe Community Hall in Norris Burial at St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery, Corn Creek Survivors: Mother: Velma Witt Brothers: Alb

Funeral service for Betty Reimers, age 98 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Oct 10. 2026, at 3:00 PM at Grace Lutheran Church in Valentine. The burial will follow at Mt. Hope cemetery in Valentine. No visitation will be held. Betty passed away on Oct. 4th at Rock County Long Term Care in Bassett. Memorials may be made to the Canyon Ridge Long Term Care in Valentine. Survivors Daughter-Nancy Simmons of rural Cody, NE Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with serv

Memorial service for Carol Louise Lancaster, age 80 of Cody, NE are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. Mrs. Lancaster passed away on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at her home in Cody. Survivors Sons-Wade of Wittmann, AZ Clint of Surprise, AZ Saul of Hooper, NE Daughters-Ronelle Barnes of Valentine Cassie Lancaster of Wittmann, AZ Sister-Cheryl Mason of Spearfish, SD Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with servic

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary “Maggie” Arnold, age 83 of Valetine, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nenzel. The burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. A rosary will be recited on Friday, Oct. 9th at 6:00 PM MT at the church in Nenzel with visitation before the rosary. Maggie passed away on Sept. 25 in Bountiful, Utah. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the local chapter of Right to Life

Nikki Thin Elk, age 23, passed away September 24 in Rapid City, SD Wake: 6pm Friday October 2nd at the Horse Creek Community Hall Caravan at 11:30am from the Turtle Creek in Mission Funeral: 1pm Saturday October 3rd at the Horse Creek Community Hall Burial at White River Cemetery Survivors: Sister: Riannon Moennig HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Carmen Flood, age 68 of Okreek, passed away Sept. 29th in Winner, SD Wake service 7pm, Friday October 2nd at the Bernice Willcuts Community Building in Okreek Caravan at 1pm from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 2pm Saturday October 3rd a the Bernice Willcuts Community Building in Okreek Burial at Calvary Episcopal cemetery, Okreek Survivors: Children: Holly (Miskoo) Petite, Amber Peneaux and Kelly Campbell HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Cynthia 'Cindy' Roubideaux, age 58, passed away in Sioux Falls September 21st Memorial service: 2pm Thursday October 1, 2026 Community Hall in Okreek, SD HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Memorial graveside service for Mary Carolyn Schott, age 89 of Alliance and formerly of Valentine area be held on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Mrs. Schott passed away on Sept. 2 in Alliance. Survivors Daughter-Sherie Jacobsen of Alliance, NE Carla Braffod of Torrington, WY Jana Salway of Lingle, WY Lorie Jacobsen of Billings, MT Sister-Vicki Harris of Rapid City, SD Sand

Jon Harding was the second-born son of Forrest and Jean Harding of Mullen, born September 4, 1946, in Alliance. He grew up south of town on the family ranch, graduating from Mullen High School with the class of ’64. After a short time playing football at Hastings College, Jon enlisted in the Unites States Marine Corps and did two tours in Vietnam as a member of the elite USMC division of First ANGLICO and was the US air/navy gunfire liaison for the Blue Dragon Korean Marines.

Khloe Sway Kills In Water, age 16, passed away Wednesday September 23rd Wake services 7pm, Wednesday & Thursday at the Spring Creek School Gym Funeral: 1pm Friday October 2nd at the Spring Creek School Gym Burial at St Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Spring Creek HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Charity Hope Kills In Water, age 72 passed away Wednesday September 23rd Wake services 7pm, Wednesday & Thursday at the Spring Creek School Gym Funeral: 1pm Friday October 2nd at the Spring Creek School Gym Burial at St Patrick Catholic Cemetery, Spring Creek HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Montana Sunset McGowan, age 31 of Sioux Falls, passed away at his home on September 26th Wakes: Thursday & Friday at the Upper Cut Meath Community Hall Caravan 2pm Thursday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Saturday October 3rd at the Upper Cut Meat Community Hall Burial at White Horse Cemetery, Upper Cut Meat HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Gordon Hitchcock age 83 of Ainsworth, NE. Gordon Hitchcock passed away Saturday (Sept. 26, 2026) at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife; Shirley of Ainsworth 3 Children: Jay (Krista) Hitchcock of Friend, NE Wes (Joy) Hitchcock of Sparks, NE & Kara Hitchcock of Glenwood, IA 11 GC & 13 GGC Sister: Phyllis (Gary) Leach of Ainsworth Nieces, nephews and other family members. Memorials

Funeral Service for Gerald R. Ammon age 71 of Bassett, NE will be held on Saturday (Oct. 3, 2026) at 10:00 AM at the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Sybrant Community Cemetery southeast of Bassett. Gerald Ammon passed away Wednesday (Sept. 23, 2026) at home near Bassett. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Son: Tony (girlfriend, Nellie) Ammon of Cairo, NE Daughter: Misty (husband, Ryan) Zulkoski of Meridian, ID Several Grandchildren Mother of his children: Caren

Richard Bauer, age 85 of Kilgore, passed away September 21st in Lincoln, NE. Arrangements are pending. HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Martha Dellinger-Hawes, age 81 of Valentine, passed away in Norfolk, NE September 20th Visitation 4-6pm, Thursday September 24th at Holmes Funeral Home Funeral: 10am, Friday September 25th at the Methodist Church in Valentine Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Valentine Survivors include: Children: Brenda, Craig & Bruce Dellinger 2 sisters: Gertrude Wessels and Elaine Viet HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Funeral service for Edna Haase, age 98 of Valentine, will be held on Saturday, September 26 at 2:00 PM at Zion Lutheran Church in Valentine. The burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 25 from 5 to 7 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Mrs. Haase passed away on September 22 in Gregory, SD Survivors Sons-Roscoe of Valentine Allen of Valentine Lyle of Valentine Brother-Ted Littau of Winner,

Shaun Mills, age 41 of Mission, passed away September 19th Wake: Friday Sept. 25th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission 11am caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral service, meal and final viewing: 11am Saturday Sept 26th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission Private Scattering at a later date Survivors include: Parents: JeannieThompson, Stuart Langdeaux & Patrick Mills Sr Siblings: Frank Jr, Arthur & Alan Little Elk, Rodney Smith Sr, Caleb Langdeaux, Wanda Buffy and Patrick Jr, Lenny & Wyatt M

Timothy 'Timmy' Wilcox, age 38 of Mission, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD September 20th Wake Service: 7pm Saturday September 26th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission caravan at 11 am from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 11am Sunday September 27th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Private Inurnment at a later date Survivors include: Father: Earl Wilcox Siblings: Tammy & Todd Wilcox

Graveside memorial service for Peggy Ann Woods, age 76 of North Platte and formerly of Valentine, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. She passed away on December 31, 2025, in Lincoln, NE. Survivors Son-Bill of Lincoln Brother-Leonard Tuttle Sister-Connie McCreery Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Funeral Service for Joe R. Andrews age 98 of Bassett, NE will be held on Wednesday (Sept. 23, 2026) at 1:00 PM CST/12:00 PM MST at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth. Burial will follow in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery at Cody, NE. Joe Andrews passed away on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2026) at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Wilma of Bassett Children: Deb Vonheeder of Ainsworth, NE Terry (Erica) Andrews of Ericson, NE Becky (Tom) Luc

A memorial for Jayson Dean Harp is being held at Crossroads Assembly (404 East Hwy 20) on September 19th at 2:00pm.

Memorial Service for Douglas Wayne Mulligan age 79 of Bassett, NE will be held on Saturday (Sept. 19, 2026) at 11:00 AM in the Bassett Methodist Church. A Graveside Committal Service with Military Honors by Wood Lake (NE) American Legion Post #202 will follow on Saturday at 2:00 PM in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Wood Lake. Doug Mulligan passed away Sunday (Sept. 13, 2026) at his home in Bassett. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Darleen of Bassett Sons: Ryan (Heather) Mulligan of Oma

Funeral service for Norma L. Stoeger will be held Wednesday September 16th at 10:00 AM at the Valentine Methodist Church, the burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery north of Valentine. A public visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 15th from 5-7 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Norma passed away September 10 at her home in Valentine. She is survived by daughter Karen Gill and sons Robert Jr ( Margaret), Mark (Janell), Doug (Chelsea), and David Stoeger all of Valent

Daylon Oakie, age 19 of St. Francis, passed away in Sioux Falls, SD on September 5th Wake services: 7pm Saturday & Sunday at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud 11am Saturday caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 2pm Monday Sept 14th at the Veteran's Building Burial at St Patrick Catholic Cemetery near Spring Creek Survivors: Mother: Michelle Oakie Children: Ferris Dean Oakie & Townley Night Shield Brothers: Waylon Pumpkin Seed Jr, Treeyan Swift Hawk & Donovan Oakie Siste

Harvey Elk Looks Back, age 63 of Parmelee, passed away at Rosebud Hospital September 3, 2026 Wake: 7pm Friday, September 11th at the Old He Dog School Gym Caravan at 1pm from the Casino Funeral: Noon Saturday September 12th at the Old He Dog School Gym Burial at White Horse Cemetery, Upper Cut Meat Survivors: Children: Amberrose (Trey White Hat) Elk Looks Back, Kendall Elk Looks Back & Valene Elk Looks Back Siblings: June Elk Looks Back, Beverly Gutierrez, Nicholas El

John Earl Hamilton, age 76, of Thedford, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Callaway, Nebraska. John is survived by his wife, Cindy, of Thedford; son Kort Hamilton of Thedford; daughter Heidi Hamilton of Hastings; son Kolby Hamilton of Maywood; and daughter HaLee Kramer of Stapleton. He is also survived by his brothers, Craig Hamilton of Thedford and Tom Hamilton of Ennis, Montana. John's funeral will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the

Maddie Farmer, 4 month old infant daughter of Jailani Long Crow & Bryan Farmer, passed away September 3, 2026 at Winner Regional Hospital. Wake Services: 7pm, Saturday & Sunday at the Winner Community Hall Caravan 1pm Saturday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Monday September 14th at the Winner Community Hall Burial at the Winner Cemetery Survivors: Parents: Jailani Long Crow & Byran Farmer Siblings: Tristan & Joseph Waukechon, Gracie & Anton

Gwendalynn Ferris, age 30 of Mission, passed away in Rapid City September 2nd Wakes: 7pm Wednesday & Thursday at the Antelope community Hall Caravan 1pm Wednesday from the Casino Funeral 2pm Friday September 11th at the Antelope community Hall in Mission Burial at Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, Mission Survivors: Husband: Tom Ferris Children: Michael Jr & Ryleigh Bettelyoun, Khourie & Jaxxson Ferris Stepchildren: Emily and Tom Jr Ferris Sisters: Gennea & Sylvia Stands And Loo

Jerred 'Vinney' Herman, age 41 of Rosebud, passed away in Rosebud August 29th Wake service: 7pm Friday September 4, 2026 at the Okreek School Gym Caravan at 1pm from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Saturday September 5th at the Okreek School Gym Cremation following Survivors include: Wife: Marless (Crow Eagle) Herman Children: Kaitlin Herman, Macenzie Good Shield, Lane Hunger, Myanna & Ried Two Charge Siblings: Chester Herman, Jr, Melissa (Herman) Jordan, Christopher Night P

Vernon Shears age 91 of North Platte, NE, passed away on August 29, 2026. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM MT at the Mullen Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Cedarview Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Mullen Methodist Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary/Mullen Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Online words of remembrance may be left at www.govierbrothers.com Vernon Verl Shears was born o

Dwayne Broncho Bill, age 62 of Rosebud, passed away in Sioux Falls August 30th Wakes: Wednesday & Thursday at the Two Strike Youth Center Caravan 2pm Wednesday from the Kilgore State Line Funeral: 2pm Friday September 4th at the Two Strike Youth Center Burial at Iron Shell Cemetery, Two Strike Survivors: Children: Colin Broncho Bill Sr, Trisha Broncho Bill, Mandy Running & Darrel D Broncho Bill Twin Brother: Darrel Broncho Bill HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Anna 'Big Red' Running, age 77 of Rosebud, passed away at her home August 29th. A celebration of life will be held Sunday August 29, 2027 on the 1 year anniversary of her passing. Survivors include 3 children: Wes Running, Jr., Viviana Running and Tasheanna Running HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Joyce Hibbs, age 78 of Mission, passed away at Rosebud Hospital August 23rd Wake Service 7pm Sunday August 30th at the Antelope Community Hall in Mission 11am caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 2pm Monday August 31st at the Antelope community Hall in Mission Burial at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery west of Okreek, SD Survivors include: Children: Rhonda Hibbs, Lois Hibbs and Anthony Cordier HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Graveside service for Kathy Brown, age 76 of Valentine, will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Sparks Cemetery. There will be a meal service after the graveside service for attendees and anyone not able to attend, following the graveside service at the Senior Center in Valentine. Memorials may be made to the Sandhills Cancer Fund in her name. Kathy passed away on Aug. 19, 2026, in Lincoln. Survivors Husband-Ron Brown of Valentine Sister-Peggy Snell of

Piper Reddest, age 14 of Delaware, Ohio, passed away at her home August 13, 2026 Wake: NAC Service on Friday August 21st at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission Caravan at 10am from the Rosebud Casino Burial: 11am Saturday August 22, 2026 final procession from the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission to Holy Family Cemetery north of Mission, SD Survivors: Ina: Star Reddest Ate: Lawrence Reddest Sister: Pheabe Reddest Brother: Chante Reddest Grandparents: Lawrence

Blossom Little Shield, age 56 of Pierre, passed away August 13th Wake Service: 5:30pm Friday August 21st at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Caravan from the Casino at 2pm Funeral: 2pm Saturday, Augst 22nd at Sacred Heart Hall in White River Burial at St. Ignatius Cemetery, White River Survivors: Husband: Jason Little Shield 3 Children: Rita, Donovan & Sharon Clairmont 3 Sisters: Robin & Nita Clairmont & Cinnamon Stranger Horse 3 brothers: Rock Clairmont and Devon & David Goo