Funerals

Velina Jean Vance-Rutan August 27th 1955 -October 26th 2022 67 years old. Velina was born on August 27th 1955 to Liz and Dwight Vance, in Torrington Wyoming. Velina passed away unexpectedly in her home on October 26th 2022. Velina worked at USPS Post Office in Gering for over 30 years.…

Mark Didier, 45, of Bridgeport passed away on November 13, 2022 following a short and aggressive fight with cancer. Mark was born on September 15, 1977 to Don and Deanne Didier. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1996. Mark worked at Progress Rail for 20 years before venturing out…

Austin Chester Maddox Jr., 74, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andrew Griess officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. The…

Arthur “Art” Benzel, 89 of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Gering Zion Church with Pastor Tim Hebbert officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery with military honors by…

Ida Charlene Cawley, age 93, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died November 9, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family and dutifully guarded by her cats. A graveside inurnment service will be Monday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Park with Pastor Herb Rainey officiating. Memorial donations may be…

Gerald “Curly” Joseph Behnke, 85, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on November 11, 2022 at Heritage Estates. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 19th, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Monument Bible Church in Scottsbluff.  Interment will be held at a later date. Online condolences for the family…

Robert L. Coover, 91, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff surrounded by family. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating. Burial will follow at…

Dylon Leslie Charvat, 30, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. His celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 2-5pm at The Covey, 8601 Covey Court, Fort Collins, CO 80524. Online condolences may be made by viewing Dylon’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman…

This old cowboy took his last ride November 3, 2022, in Alliance, Nebraska, with his special niece, Mariah Brady, nephew-in-law, Jason Butler, his great niece, Caleigh Brady and her children, Ava and Sage Poor Bear, as his side. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and a service…

Monday, November 7, 2022, Heaven gained another angel, our family matriarch, our mother, and one of the most loving and caring people you could know, Maria Lozoya. She passed away at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff at the age of 97. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held…