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LeRoy Batt, 81, of Pine Bluffs, WY., died peacefully on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Kimball County Manor. Memorial services were held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball, followed by a reception and lunch at the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view his Tribute Wall and leave condolences and stories for the family. Memorials may be given in LeRoy's memory to the Pine Bluffs Senior Center. The services have been entrusted to the... Full story
Richard "Joe" Helfrich, age 82, of Sidney, NE passed away Monday October 7, 2024. No services have been planned at this time. Cremation has taken place. You may view Joe's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Joe's care and funeral arrangements. Richard Joseph Helfrich, known to most as Joe, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and faith. Born on June 22,... Full story
Shirley M. Whartman, 94, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Memorial services were held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Kimball with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Inurnment was in the Kimball Cemetery. Memorials may be given in her memory to the Cornerstone Community Church. The services for Shirley have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Shirley Mae (Whiteley) Whartman's life journey began in a farmhouse near... Full story
I saw a man with a golden heart. By the way, he's my father It is with immense sadness, that we announce the passing of Richard Valgene Borchert, age 90, of Sidney, Nebraska, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Richard was at home, surrounded by his family, that loves him so much. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. In lieu of... Full story
Carl Farmer, Jr., age 88, of Sidney, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center on Monday, October 14, 2024. A Funeral Service was held on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins and Bud Gillespie officiating. Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family for future designation. You may view Carl's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at... Full story
Larry D. Krauter, age 76 of Sidney, NE passed away in his home on Friday, September 27, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Weyerts Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 from 1-6:00 P.M.to leave condolences for the family. You may view Larry's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt... Full story
Vera Ellen (Wright) Martin, age 94, of Hendley, Ne passed away on October 18th, 2024 at Beaver City Manor, in Beaver City, Nebraska. She was born to Howard "Bud" and Opal Cecilia (Knapp) Wright on December 6th, 1929, in Salina, Kansas. She was the only child until her parents adopted her brother, Kenneth Wright. Elementary school days found Vera riding her Shetland pony to the country school. Her pony grazed all day when she was in school. Later Vera attended Beaver City High School graduating w... Full story
Doris Weir, age 100, of Pueblo, Co, previously of Sidney, passed away on October 15th. Born April 4, 1924 in Nebraska City, she moved with her family to Cheyenne Co in 1926. After graduating from Sidney High, she moved to Denver and attended business school where she met her future husband, Chuck, at an USO dance. They married in 1943. After WWII they moved to Cheyenne Co and farmed north west of Sidney until 1981 when they retired and moved to Sidney. She was preceded in death by her husband... Full story
Irene E. Garcia, age 93, of Sidney, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in Sidney, NE. A Rosary Service was held followed by a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father Bryan Ernest officiating. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Siena Francis House (sienafrancis.org) serving the homeless, King's Daughters (P.O. Box 823, Sidney, NE), and St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Irene was born... Full story
Jeanine Dingman Kastens passed away peacefully in Pearland, Texas on 10/04/2024 at age 78. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Dale Kastens. Jeanine was born in 1946 to Charlie and Virginia (Stone) Dingman in Kansas City, Missouri. They moved to Alliance, Nebraska where she grew up with her sister, Cindy (Dingman) Sorum of Lincoln, Nebraska, and brother, Charlie Dingman of Bozeman, Montana. Jeanine was a graduate of Alliance High School. She is survived by her husband and their three... Full story
Shirley M. Whartman, 94, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the Cornerstone Community Church in Kimball with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Inurnment will be in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view her Tribute Wall and share condolences and stories with the family. Memorials may be given in her memory to the Cornerstone Community Church. The services f... Full story
Dola B. Witters, age 84, of Sidney, NE passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024. A Funeral Service was held Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Burial followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. In lieu of flowers, Memorials have been established to Holy Trinity Luthern Church (Youth Group). You may view Dola's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt... Full story
Shirley Ann (Bules) Jurgens, age 90, of Sidney, NE passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Per Shirley's wishes she was cremated and no public services will be held. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney, NE. You may view Shirley's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Shirley's care. Shirley was born on March 6, 1934 to Karl J. and Katherine M. (Strasrypka) Bules and... Full story
Wilma Lee Pattison, 98, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024. At her request, cremation has taken place, and there will be no service. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Wilma Lee was born on October 5, 1925, in Scottsbluff, NE to Percy James and Merle Elizabeth Bailey. She married Marvin Leroy "Pat" Pattison on May 20, 1945, at First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff. They then moved to Sidney, NE where they owned and managed the Town and Country... Full story
Darla Jo Miller, 68, was born August 16th, 1956 and passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 31, 2024 in Fort Collins, Colorado. She resided in Sidney, NE for 26 years. Celebration of Life is October 26, 2024 at the Shelter House in Sidney, NE from 2pm to 6pm.... Full story
Gerald E. "Jerry" Matzke, Sr., age 93, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on Thursday September 5, 2024. A Celebration of Life/Open House will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Boss City Brewery, 1200 Jackson Street, Sidney, with family remarks at 5:00 P.M. (casual attire). Private family inurnment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation has been held. There will be no formal visitation or viewing at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial... Full story
Patrick "Pat" Worden, age 69 of Sidney, NE formerly of Superior, NE passed away on Sunday September 1, 2024. Services will be held at a later date. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to leave condolences for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sidney High School Athletic department. You may view Patrick's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Patrick's... Full story
Lawanna Lea (Wasser) Hajek, age 94, of Sidney, NE passed away at Sidney Regional Medical Center-Extended Care on Friday, August 23, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 16, 2024 at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE. Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to leave condolences for the family, no formal... Full story
Norma Ann Hecht, 85 of Broadwater, Nebraska passed away Sunday September 1, 2024 at Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:30 am at Church of Christ in Bridgeport with Pastor Jonathan Seng officiating. A graveside service will be at 1:30 pm at Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 pm at Bridgeport Memorial Chapel. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.b... Full story
Eugene J. Marko, age 83, passed away on August 28, 2024, in Sioux Falls, SD. Visitation will be Friday, September 6, 2024, from 5-7 PM at Miller Funeral Home Downtown Chapel. Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Church of St. Mary, 2109 S. 5th Ave. Inurnment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE at a later date. Memorials may be directed to the Center for Western Studies at Augustana College or Feeding South Dakota. Gene was born in 1941 to Stephen... Full story
Arlene E. (Hennig) Christensen, age 104 of Cottonwood, Arizona, formerly of Lake Montezuma, AZ and Sidney, NE, died August 15, 2024 at her home in Cottonwood, Arizona. Survivors include special friends Diane and Barry Dunham of Cottonwood, AZ and ten nieces and nephews including Byron Sharman of Sidney. Arlene was preceded in death by husband Frost, parents Gus and Minnie Hennig, two brothers, Fred and Rich and 5 sisters: Ada Sharman, Helen McKinley, Wilma Larsen, Louise Chichester and Adele... Full story
Margery Fern Curtiss of Greeley peacefully transitioned to the next realm on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at the age of 93 after a brief stay in the hospital. Formerly of western Nebraska, she had been a resident of Greeley for 30 years, most recently living at The Bridge Assisted Living of Greeley. On March 9, 1931, in the midst of the Great Depression, Jason and Ferne (Oman) Gorst delightedly welcomed their long-awaited and only child, Margery, in Worland, WY. The family moved to a farm near Bridge... Full story
Gorden "Gordy" G. Sweetser, age 71, of Sidney, NE passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. A Funeral Service was held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Kyle Larson officiating. Burial with full Military Graveside Honors followed at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. You may view Gorden's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of... Full story
Stanley B. Pearson died in Kimball on August 12, 2024 at the age of 95. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MT, at the Cantrell Funeral Home in Kimball. Lunch will be served following the services at the Kimball Eagles. Inurnment will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CST at the Arnold Cemetery in Arnold, Nebraska with lunch being served afterwards at the Arnold Community Center. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view Stan's Tribute Wall... Full story
Harold R. Perkins "Perk" 86 of Sidney passed away early Sunday morning, August 18, 2024 at his home. Family visitation will be Thursday, August 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Parish Center in Sidney, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, August 23 with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery... Full story
