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Timothy James Fehringer, precious baby boy of John and Sara Fehringer, was born forever sleeping at Sidney Regional Medical Center on January 5, 2025. He weighed 6 lbs 8 oz and was 20.5 inches long. Although Timothy never spent any time outside of the womb with us on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives. Everyone was patiently awaiting his arrival and we will now patiently wait to see him again. Our little boy will never be forgotten. A Funeral was held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with P...
Marie Hochman, 89 of Sidney, Nebraska passed away peacefully with her grandson Cole Stiles, by her side on Thursday evening, January 9, 2025 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at the Faith Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Marie's name can be made to the Denver Children's Hospital at https://ww...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dwayne Michael "Mike" Holt Sr., age 71, of Alma, NE., on January 5th, 2025 at 5:53 PM after a long battle with cancer. Mike passed with his long time significant other and love of his life, Elaine Rosane by his side in their home in Alma. At Mike's request, there will not be a funeral service or burial. He further requested to be cremated and his ashes to be spread in some of his favorite places to vacation, and for his family and friends...
Dennis Franklin Marshall, of Fleming, a dedicated Nebraska Football Fan (GO BIG RED!!), passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at the age of 72. A celebration of Dennis’ life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18 at Sterling Foursquare Church. In honor of Dennis, the family is asking those attending the celebration to please wear their favorite Nebraska attire or red and black clothing.Dennis was born in San Diego, California at Balboa Naval Hospital to Dale and Edna Marshall. W...
Eleanor "Ellie" Jane Ernest, age 92, of Dalton, NE passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at her home in Dalton. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Dalton with Father Tim Stoner officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Dalton, NE. Memorials may be given to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dalton Fire Department or Mintken-Davison American Legion Post #301 – Sons of the American Legion. You may view Ellie's B...
John B Gipfert, age 86, of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Wednesday January 1, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 09, 2025 at the Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. You...
Adam Lee Haselgren, age 48 of Tulsa, OK passed away on December 12, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at Albert G's in Tulsa, OK on January 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Cremation has taken place with Gary Kelley Add'Vantage Funeral Service of Tulsa, OK and inurnment will follow at a later date at Olinger Crown Hill Cemetary in Wheat Ridge, CO. Adam was born on May 25, 1976, in Denver, CO, and spent his childhood in Broomfield, CO. In 1991, he moved to Sidney, NE, and graduated from Sidney High Sc...
Steven M. Heggemeyer, 69 of Kearney passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial Services were hrld on Monday, December 30, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Kearney. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Steven was born October 29, 1955 in Tilden, NE to Russell and Alta (Anderson)...
Jennifer Marie MacKay, age 35, of Sidney, NE passed away at her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, January 08, 2025 at E-Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Kyle Larson officiating. Cremation has taken place and burial will be at a later date. You may view Jennifer's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jennifer's care and funeral...
Richard Steven Segelke, age 77, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Thursday, January 2, 2025. A Funeral Service was held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. In lieu of fowers, tribute memorials can be made to the Peetz School Athletic Fund, Be Here, Suicide Awareness, or the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church You may view Richard's Book of Memories, leav...
William "Bill" L. Suit, age 79, of Sidney Ne, passed away in his home on the morning of December 18, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on January 10, 2024 at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Alliance, NE. You may view William's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of William's care and funeral arrangements. Bill was born on February 19, 1945 in Oshkosh, NE, where he was...
Lois Maurine Gustafson, age 100, of Dix, Nebraska, passed away on December 21, 2024 in Sidney, Nebraska. She was born December 23, 1923 in Dix, Nebraska to Theodore C. and Alice (Benson) Mathewson. After attending Potter High School, Lois graduated from Sidney High School in 1940 and then attended Chadron State Teachers College, obtaining her teaching certificate in 1942. Lois and Burdette Gustafson were married August 29, 1942. She was a member of Prairie West Church, Potter, Nebraska....
Daryl G. Conger, age 89 of Galena, IL and longtime Sidney, NE resident, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home in Galena. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, January 4, 2025 in the Faith Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Internment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Cremation has taken place. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday, January 3rd from 1-6:00 P.M. to sign Daryl's register book and drop off...
Joy Jaylene Hare passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Sidney Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at the Potter Community Cemetery, Potter, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins Officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make a memorial gift in memory of Joy should send their donations to Congregate Meals, 627 Toledo Street, Sidney NE 69162 (care of Judy Schaefer), a community program for seniors that Joy and George participated in...
Michael Edward Lehman, also known as Ed, Mike or Edward Michael, formally of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully at the age 69 in Pleasant View, IA on Friday, November 22, 2024. Funeral Services will be announced at a later date. You may view Mike's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mike's care and funeral arrangements. Mike was born on June 28th, 1955, in Sidney, Nebraska to Edward...
RYAN X. RUSSELL - age 23, of Sidney, NE passed away at his brother Travis Russell’s home on Friday, November 29, 2024. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel with Pastor Justin Brown Officiating. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will take place at a later date. A Celebration of Life will immediately follow the service at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp in Sidney. All are welcome. You may view Ryan’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos, and stories at www...
Elmer Brauer, 89, of Bridgeport, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, November 25th, 2024 in his home. Elmer was born on September 3, 1935 in Sidney, Nebraska to John and Esther Brauer, where he was the 5th of 6 children. He attended Sidney high school and enlisted in the army after graduation, being honorably discharged after 2 years. When he returned from serving our country, he reconnected with Avis Mick, who would soon become the absolute love of his life. While they were dating, Elmer attended...
Karl J. Bules, Jr. died Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home in Chappell. Graveside memorial services were held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 30, 2024 in the Hillside Cemetery south of Julesburg, Colorado. Cremation has taken place and there is no visitation at the funeral home. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Bules family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Karl was born June 18, 1930 in Peetz, Colorado, the...
Larry Dean Gorman, age 77 of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Services were held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 with Pastor Brenda Pfiefly officiating. Cremation has taken place and inurnment will followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. You may view Larry's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel &...
Barbara A (McGowan) McRoberts, 84, of Gurley, Nebraska passed away Thursday morning, November 28, 2024, at Country House Residence in Elkhorn, Nebraska, where she resided since April of this year. She was born on October 8, 1940, to John and Genevieve McGowan in Omaha, Nebraska where she grew up and lived until her mid 20’s. She attended Holy Name for grammar school, graduated from Duchesne High School, and received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Creighton University. After a few years teaching at Crestridge Elementary and...
Arleigh Lincoln "Pete" Nelson, 101 of Loveland, died November 25, 2024, at Lakeview Commons in Loveland due to congestive heart failure. Arleigh was born April 14, 1923 at the Nelson family farm west of Sidney, Nebraska to Edward and Verda (Glassburn) Nelson. He was the 11th of 12 children born to the family and was nicknamed Pete as a young child. He married Aurleen Fehringer on June 6, 1950 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, Nebraska. He graduated from Lorenzo High School in 1942....
Janeene Renae Staab, age 49, formerly of Sidney, passed away in Casper, WY on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Services and inurnment in the Kimball Cemetery will be held at a later date. Friends may view Janeene's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Janeene's care and funeral arrangements. Janeene Renae Staab, the daughter of Frederic Gilbert Touney Jr and Lorraine Miller, was born on April...
Patricia "Pat" Jane (Dindinger) Wiekhorst, 90 years old, beloved wife, devoted mother, daughter, daughterin- law, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-greatgrandmother, and friend passed away on November 20, 2024, at Kimball County Manor in Kimball, NE, after a long full life. Services were held at the Prairie West Church in Potter, NE on Monday, December 2, 2024 with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Inurnment took place in the Potter Cemetery in Potter, NE. In lieu of flowers monetary donations...
LARRY D. WORTH - Larry Worth died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at CHI Health-Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Funeral Service for Larry D. Worth age 88 of Springview, NE will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024) at 10:00 AM in the New Hope Community Church at Springview, NE. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Springview. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Sandhills Cancer Fund or to the family in Larry’s name. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com....
Dennis Lee Brothers, age 81, of Potter NE passed away on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 P.M. with family present from 4:00-6:00 P.M. to leave condolences for the family. A Funeral Service will be held at a later date in Iowa. Inurnment will be in the Guttenberg Cemetery in Guttenberg, IA. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting memorial money to be donated to the Potter Volunteer Fire and Rescue...