Funerals

Bruce J. Johannsen, age 65, of Bayard, NE passed away in Scottsbluff, NE on Friday, December 16, 2022. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no visitation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date with details to be announced. You may view Bruce’s…

Our beloved, Richard L Spencer, stepped into Heaven on Monday, December 12, 2022. We celebrate because he is no longer in pain, but grieve because he will be deeply missed. A service to honor Rick's life will be held on January 16, 2023 at 2:00 pm at The Rock Church…

Robert Frederick Rinker, 87, of Lyman, Nebraska, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with viewing prior from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff.  Burial will…

Gloria Theresa Girardi Heeg passed into eternal life surrounded by family on Monday, December 12, 2022, after an unexpected medical event. She was 86 years young. Gloria was born in Atwood, CO on February 4, 1936 to her parents, Egidio “Happy” Girardi, and Romilda “Roma” (Rizzolo) Girardi. She was very…

Wilma Cecelia (Schmidling) Kirchner, 96, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, a faithful servant of our Lord, went to her heavenly home on December 14, 2022. Wilma was born on September 16, 1926, at home in Nortonville, Kansas to Leo and Cecelia (Schneider) Schmidling. She grew up on farms in Eastern Kansas, and…

Dorothy Irene Ruppel, age 97, of Scottsbluff, died Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Monument Rehab and Care in Scottsbluff. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andrew Griess officiating. Viewing will be held one hour prior…

Daniel (Dan) Irving Johnson, Jr., age 66, left his earthly body for a perfect one in the early morning hours of December 12, 2022 at Emerald Court Assisted Living in Scottsbluff, NE with his wife Cathy and daughters Missy and Deanna by his side, to place his hand into the…

Russ Warner, 51, of Ord, Nebraska, died on Monday, December 12, 2022 in his home. To honor Russ’ wishes, a memorial service will be held in the future, casting his ashes over his favorite spot in the Wyoming Rockies. Details will be provided at a later date. Ord Memorial Chapel…

Jacqueline (Jackie) Phillips Broderick Herren of Harrison, NE, passed December 12th, 2022, at Heritage Estates in Gering at the age of 95. Memorial services will take place Saturday, December 17th, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Church of the Nativity in Harrison. A Rosary vigil will be held Friday evening at…

Georgia Kelley, 83, passed away November 27th in Phoenix, Arizona. Georgia was born on March 8, 1939 in Scottsbluff, NE to parents Geroge and Martha Gerlock. She was one of two children. She grew up in Scottsbluff her entire life, and graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1957. Georgia had…