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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

A celebration of life for William “Willy” Hoffman age 77 of Valentine will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. A private family inurnment will take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Valentine. Mr. Hoffman passed away on December 28 in Valentine. Survivors Sisters-Joan Knuth of Valentine Janis Davis of Dallas, TX Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with service arrangements.

Kallie Rae Walking Eagle, age 27 of Box Elder, SD, passed away January 5, 2026       Wake Service   7pm Friday January 9th at the Antelope Community Hall in Mission   Caravan at 2pm from Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine       Funeral:   1pm Saturday January 10th at the Antelope Community Hall   Burial at Iron Wood Cemetery       Survivors:   3 sons: Kyus and K'Von Kirkie and Kamden Walking Eagle   Parents: Jerilyn Walking Eagle & Donovan Bear Heels   Brothers: Hayden Bear Hee

Charles Edward Mefferd of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away on January 4, 2026, from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. He is survived by his children Kathleen Emry Mefferd, Brett, Chad, Shawna Mefferd Kelty; stepchildren Cyndi McNaught, Robert, Rodney, and Myndi McGinley-Gunnink.A memorial service will be held on January 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Kearney, NE, with Pastor Sean Dougherty officiating.

A Memorial Service for Thomas R. Newtson age 68 of Springview, NE will be held on Friday (Jan. 9, 2026) at 10:30 AM at the New Hope Community Church in Springview. Tom Newtson passed away December 31, 2025 at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, NE. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Aleta Newtson of Springview 3 Children: Ray (Amanda) Newtson of Ashby, NE Dana (Matt) Dolch of Lincoln, NE & Cody Newtson of Wellfleet, NE 4 GC Brother: James (Diana) Newtson of North Platte, NE

Gregory "Greg" Hobbs of Maxwell, Nebraska, formerly of Kilgore, passed away on December 15, 2025 at the age of 72. Greg is survived by his wife Ruth Hobbs of Maxwell, his children Shane Hobbs of Brady, Brock Hobbs of Ainsworth, Heather Koperski of Farwell, Zac Hobbs of Maxwelll, Sylvia Bernard of Springfield Missouri, and Travis Gouge of Valentine. Also brothers, Randy Hobbs of Pueblo West, Colorado and Duane Hobbs of Princeton, Missouri. Memorial Visitation will be held Fri

A Memorial Service for Maxine A. Schoettger age 89 of Springview/Ainsworth, NE will be held on Saturday (January 10, 2026) at 11:00 AM in the Burton Assembly of God Church. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. Maxine Schoettger passed away December 29, 2025 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Husband: Kevin of Springview/Cottonwood Villa, Ainsworth 3 Children: Connie (Chuck) Higginson of Crete, NE Rodne

Celebration of life for William “Willy” Hoffman, age 77 of Valentine are pending at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines. Willy passed away at his home in Valentine. Survivors Sisters-Joan Knuth of Valentine Janis Davis of Dallas, TX Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with the service arrangements.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Maxine A. Schoettger age 89 of Springview,/Ainsworth, NE. Maxine Schoettger passed away Monday (Dec. 29, 2025) at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Husband: Kevin of Springview/Cottonwood Villa, Ainsworth 3 Children: Connie (Chuck) Higginson of Crete, NE Rodney (Darla) Schoettger of Springview & David (Dawn) Schoettger of Kearney, NE 3-GC & 6-GGC Sisters: Judy (Jim) Lerdahl of Lincoln, NE & C

Kerry Browning Sr, age 71 of Mission, passed away at his home December 28th Wake Service: 6pm Friday January 2, 2026 at the Antelope Community Building in Mission Noon caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral Service: 2pm Saturday January 3, 2026 at the Antelope Community building in Mission Burial at Holy Family Cemetery at north Antelope Survivors include: Wife: Amanda Browning Children: Arvella Browning Menard, Constance, Jermain, Kerry Jr & Lakota Browning,

William 'Wild Bill' Long, IV, age 41 of Mission, passed away December 21st Wake service: 7pm Monday December 29th at the Todd County Elementary School in Mission 1pm caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Tuesday December 30th at the Todd County Elementary School in Mission Survivors: Wife: Roberta Daughter: Amelia Parents: William 'Bebe' Long, III and Maria Leader Charge Siblings: Maria, Cassidy, Shelby, Chales, Leiora & Genesis Long Mother-in-law: L

Erin Harrison, age 37, passed away in Denver, CO December 5th       Wake:   11am-2pm Saturday December 27 at the Antelope Community Hall in Mission   10am Caravan from the Rosebud Casino       Funeral:   2pm Saturday Dec 27th at the Antelope Community Hall   Burial at Mediator Cemetery in Wood, SD       Survivors:   4 children: Isabella Haukaas and Blessing, Xander & Wamble Gates   Sister: Arnetta 'Rosie' Montoya   Grandmother: Elosia Stands And Looks Back                 HOL

Fredrick 'John' Walking Bull, age 61 of Rosebud, passed away at Rosebud Hospital December 15th Wake service: 8pm Tuesday December 23rd at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud 4pm caravan from the Casino Funeral Meal and Prayers: 1pm Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at the Veteran's building in Rosebud Burial at Red Leaf Cemetery Survivors include: Children: Heather Walking Bull-Fast Horse, Michael Walking Bull Sr, Kevin & Noah Rose, Steve Walking Eagle, Chad Roether an

Wally Roubideax, age 74 of St. Francis, passed away December 14th in Rapid City, SD Wakes: Saturday & Sunday at the Parmelee Community Hall Funeral: 2pm Monday Dec. 22nd at the Parmelee Community Hall Burial at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery in Parmelee Survivors include: Sister: Mary Eagle Feather HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Patti Romero, age 76 of Mission, passed away at Rosebud Hospital December 16th Graveside service and Inurnment 3pm Saturday December 20th at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Mission Funeral Meal immediately following at the Antelope Community Center Survivors: 4 children: Gordon & Richard Brill and LaMarr & Angeline Quinn Brother: Cesar Romero HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Rocky Clark, age 44 of Sioux Falls, passed away in Sioux Falls December 13th Wakes: Thursday & Friday at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission 1pm caravan Thursday from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: 1pm Saturday December 20th at Fr. Paul Hall in Mission Burial at Holy Family Cemetery, North Antelope Survivors: Children: Rocky Clark Jr, Awa'ska Miller & Trinity Clark Father: Steven Clark Jr Siblings: Vaughntribia & Octavia Clark and Candace & Jamie Peneaux HOLMES FUN

Funeral Service for Ila Mae Blake age 82 of Bassett, NE will be held on Friday, (Dec. 19, 2025) at 2:00 PM at the Sybrant Community Church south of Bassett. Burial will follow in the Sybrant Cemetery south of Bassett. Ila Mae Blake passed away Monday (Dec. 15, 2025) at her home near Bassett. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Son: Dean Blake of Bassett Daughter: Ronda (Mike) Davis of Ainsworth, NE 8-GC & 9-GGC Brother: Arlo (Esther) Sybrant of Bassett Nieces, nephews and other family

Samantha Black Bear, age 34 of St. Francis, passed away December 6th       Wakes:   7pm Saturday & Sunday at the St. Francis Community Center   3pm caravan Saturday from the Casino       Funeral:   2pm Monday December 15th at the St. Francis Community Center   Burial at St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, St. Francis       Survivors:   Children: Raquel, Rai'Lynn & Rai'May Good Shield   Mother: Eileen Roan Eagle   Grandmother: Violet Mousseaux   Siblings: Antoine & Jeremy Black Bea

A Memorial Service for Christina Lynne Cook age 50 of Anchorage, AK will be held on Saturday (Dec. 20, 2025) at 1:00 PM at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Ainsworth, NE.  Inurnment will follow in the East Woodlawn Cemetery at Johnstown, NE.  Christy Cook passed away November 10, 2025 in Anchorage.   SURVIVORS INCLUDE: 2 Children:  Jessamyn Lorene Cook & Decker Rodney Cook of Anchorage Parents:  Keevin and Dottie Arent of Ainsworth 3 Stepchildren: Cheyenne (Cody

Nellie Thunder Hawk, age 37 of Rosebud, passed away December 2nd at Rosebud Hospital.   Wake service Wednesday December 10th at the Veteran's Building in Rosebud.   Noon caravan from the casino.   Funeral 2pm Thursday December 11th at the Veteran's Building Rosebud.   Burial at St. Charles Cemetery in St. Francis.   Survivors: Son: Roy Thunder Hawk   Siblings: Elizabeth Thunder Hawk, Vincent Thunder Hawk Sr & William Thunder Hawk Jr     HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Funeral Service for Donna D. McGuire age 95 of Bassett, NE will be held on Friday (Dec. 12, 2025) at 10:30 AM in the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Donna McGuire passed away Sunday (Dec. 7, 2025) at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. SURIVORS INCLUDE: 3-Nieces: Jannett (husband, Lucky) Schneberger of Pueblo, CO Bonnie (husband, Gwen) Frisk of Ft. Myers, FL & Juanita (husband, Gordon) Luhr of Centralia

Joe Farmer, Jr., age 50 of Mission, passed away in Rapid City November 30th   Wake Service: 6pm Sunday December 7th at Antelope community Building in Mission. 1pm caravan from the Rosebud Casino   Funeral: 2pm Monday December 8th at the Antelope community building. Burial at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery in Mission       Survivors:   Children: Ariel, Tyler, Chloe & Jesse Waukechon, Michael Farmer, Christina & Chrystalina Moccasin and Revyn Fallis   Father: Joe Farmer, Sr.   Si

Word has been received of the death of James L. Strong age 87 of Ainsworth, NE. Jim Strong passed away Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2025) in the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth. Per his wishes, no services will be held. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Leota Strong of Ainsworth Daughter: Angela Niere of Gilbert, AZ Son: Bill Strong of Batavia, IL Son-in-law: John Hockenbary of Wood Lake, NE Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, p

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Barbara Schmit, age 103 of Cody, NE on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM MT at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Nenzel, NE. The burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Nenzel. A rosary will be recited on Thursday, Dec. 4th at 7:00 PM MT at the Church. The visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the rosary. Survivors Daughters-Patricia Vanderwege of North Platte, NE Priscilla Wobig of Gering, NE

Funeral Service for Ardith A. Vobr age 90 of Springview, NE will be held on Friday (Dec. 5, 2025) at 10:30 AM in the New Hope Community Church at Springview. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Ardith Vobr passed away Monday, (Dec. 1, 2025) in Ainsworth, NE. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Husband: Al Vobr of Springview Along with nieces, nephews and other family members Visitations for Ardith Vobr will be held on Thursday (Dec. 4, 2025) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hoch

Phillip Stands And Looks Back, age 63 of White River, passed away November 26th Wake service: 6pm Friday, December 5th at the Horse Creek Community Building 3pm caravan from the Rosebud Casino Funeral: Noon Saturday December 6th at Horse Creek Community Building Meal immediately following Burial 2pm at St. Mary's Garden, Wood, SD Survivors: Children: Gwendolyn Ferris, Jennea & Sylvia Stands And Looks Back, Sherleena Bordeaux & Heavenly Barrera Siblings: Bill,

Brian Sharpfish, age 47 of Rosebud, passed away November 22, 2025     Wake:   7pm Friday November 28th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building in Mission   Caravan at 11am from Holmes Funeral Home     Funeral:   2:30 Saturday November 29th at the Bishop Harold Jones Building   Burial at Grace Chapel Cemetery in Soldier Creek       HOLMES FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements for Brian Sharpfish

Funeral service for Bob Lower, age 90 of Valentine will be held on Friday, November 28 at 11:00 AM at the Valentine Methodist Church. The burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Mr. Lower passed away on November 22 at the Rock County Long Term Care in Bassett. Survivors Sons-Kalvin of Spearfish, SD Ron of Valentine Daughter-Starla of North Platte Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with

Donald Chauncey, age 67, passed away in Manhattan, KS.       Visitation 4-6pm  Sunday, November 23rd at Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine       Funeral 2pm Monday November 24th at the Carter Gospel Fellowship in Carter, SD   Burial following at Winner Cemetery in Winner, SD.       Survivors:   Daughter: Kaitlyn of Topeka, KS   2 Brothers: Ed & John Chauncey   3 Sisters: Elaine Meiners, Darlene Heinert and Janice Ferris                         HOLMES FUNERAL HOME

Jim Neiss passed away recently. Visitation Friday, November 21, 2025 He Dog School Gym He Dog School Roadrural Parmelee, SD 69201 10am Caravan from the Rosebud Casino Service Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:00 pm He Dog School Gym He Dog School Roadrural Parmelee, SD 69201 Final Resting Place Holy Innocents Cemetery Hwy 63PARMELEE, SD 57566 Holmes Funeral Home is handling arrangements for James Matthew "Jim" Neiss

A Memorial Service will be held in Nebraska at a later date for Christina Lynne Cook age 50 of Anchorage, AK. Christy Cook passed away November 10, 2025 in Anchorage. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: 2 Children: Jessamyn Lorene Cook & Decker Rodney Cook of Anchorage Parents: Keevin and Dottie Arent of Ainsworth, NE 3 Stepchildren & 1 Step-Granddaughter Special Friend: Monte Mauch of Ainsworth Along with other family members Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is assisting with arran

Adam Little Elk, age 74 of St. Francis, passed away at his home on November 12th Wakes: Thursday at the Adam Little Elk Residence, St. Francis (caravan at 2pm from the Kilgore stateline) 7pm Friday at the St Francis Elementary Gym (caravan from the residence to the school at 3pm) Funeral: 11am Saturday November 22, 2025 at the St. Francis Elementary Gym Burial at St. Charles Cemetery, St. Francis Survivors: Children: Wopila, Trisha, Aloysius Jr & Albert Siblings: Georgelen

Tisha Moore, age 57 of Mission, passed away at her home on October 30, 2025. Celebration of life service: 11am Friday November 21, 2025 at the Christian Life Fellowship in Mission Potluck meal will follow. All are asked to wear tie-dye or bright colors to celebrate Tisha and if you have something she made, please wear or bring that also to honor her. There will be a private family inurnment at a later date at the Lakota Cemetery north of Mission. Survivors include: 2 daugh

Alice Riege, age 101 of Valentine, passed away in Oshkosh, NE on November 11th Visitation will be from 3-6pm Thursday November 20th at Holmes Funeral Home Private family funeral services will be held with burial at Zion Lutheran Cemetery near Crookston, NE Survivors include two daughters: Carol Kyser of Oshkosh Kristine Colburn of Valentine Memorials have been established to our Savior Lutheran Church in Valentine and the Garden County Health Services Nursing Ho

Mass of Christian Burial for Bobbie Lesher age 97 of Valentine will be held on Friday, November 21st at 10:30 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 PM at the Church. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the rosary at the church. Bobbie passed away on Nov. 12th at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth. Survivors So

Funeral Service for Vernon E. Van Epps age 86 of Springview, NE will be held on Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2025) at 10:30 AM in the New Hope Community Church at Springview. Burial will follow in the West Enterprise Cemetery near Springview. Vernon Van Epps passed away Thursday (Nov. 13, 2025) at his home near Springview. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Jean Van Epps of Springview Brother: Eugene (Gaye) Van Epps of Sioux Falls, SD Sister: Sharon (Robert) Ring of Norris, SD Sister-in-law:

Funeral Service for Norman J. Peterson age 81 of Bassett, NE will be held on Monday (Nov. 17, 2025) at 10:30 AM in the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Bassett Memorial Park Cemetery. Norm Peterson passed away Tuesday (Nov. 11, 2025) at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill, NE. SURVIVORS INCLUDE: Wife: Gwen of Bassett Children: Kim Wright of Atkinson, NE & Travis (Heidi) Dillon of Bassett 5-Grandchildren Brother: Wayne (Donna) Peterson of Valen

Memorial service for Wendy Way, age 54 of Valentine are pending and will be held at a later date.  Wendy passed away on November 8 th  at her home in Valentine. Survivors Husband-Boyd Schmidt of Valentine Daughter-Lauren Way of Valentine Son-Forrest Schmidt of Valentine.   Sandoz Chapel of the Pines is entrusted with the service arrangements.

Graveside service for Loren Elliott age 79 of Valentine will be held on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford. Cremation was chosen and no visitation will be held. Loren passed away on Oct. 25 in Kearney. Survivors Brothers-Bill Elliott of Thedford, NE Wayne Elliott of Cozad, NE Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine entrusted with service arrangements.

Tisha Moore, age 57 of Mission, passed away at her home on October 30th       Memorial services are pending.       Survivors:   2 daughters: Karen & Laura Moore, both of Mission   Brother: Troy Graham of Florida     HOLMES FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

Memorial Mass for Darlene Huddle age 93 of Valentine will be held on Friday, Nov. 7th at 11:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. The burial will be held at a later date. Mrs. Huddle passed away on Oct. 31 in Yankton, SD Survivors Husband-Glen of Huddle Daughter-Glenda (Huddle) Bakke Jane (Huddle) Megrdle Son-Randy Huddle Siblings-Mary Ellen, Shirley, Arla, Margo, Allen, Douglas and Brad Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine is entruste