Funerals

A graveside gathering, in remembrance of Loretta J. (Hardin) Reitz, will be held for family and friends at the Fairview Cemetery, 4109 5th Avenue in Scottsbluff, on Friday, July 12, at 10:00 a.m. Light refreshments will follow the ceremony, location TBA. A private memorial will be held for her immediate…

Danelle “Dannie” Elizabeth Bailey (Sullivan), age 49 of Scottsbluff gained her angel wings on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Per the families’ wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be set for a later date for immediate family and friends. Fond memories and condolences can be left at…

Funeral services for Donald LeRoy Smith, 90, of Scottsbluff, who died Saturday, June 22,2024 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, July 12,2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jeffery Grams officiating. Interment will follow at…

Richard James Richter passed away peacefully on June 29, 2024 at the age of 71. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Oshkosh City Cemetery with Brenda Tophoj, PMA officiating. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Family and friends can leave condolences…

Dennis Allen, 80, passed away June 28, 2024 in Ogallala with his family at his side. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh. Services will conclude at the funeral home with a gathering of family and friends to…

Delores Leach, 86, of Chappell went to her eternal resting place Friday June 28th 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Services will be announced at a later date. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home is serving the Leach family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Delores was born May…

A Celebration of life for our mother, Janet Steele Wells, will be held July 5, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Cantrell Funeral Home, 609 S. Walnut St. in Kimball with Pastor Lorri Kentner officiating. Born in Bushnell and raised in Kimball, Janet passed of complications from diabetes in Casper, WY October…

Barbara (Smith) Mecklem, 72, of Lyman, NE, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Scottsbluff, NE. She was the daughter of Max and Loretta (Snyder) Smith and was born on August 7, 1951, in Nebraska City. She graduated from Johnson-Brock High School with the class of 1969. She then attended…

Brian D. Keller, age 66 of Lodgepole, NE passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 8, 2024 at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE with Pastor Jonathan Sang. Inurnment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE.…

Stan Martin, 88, of Mitchell, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Stan, affectionately known as “Stan the Man”, was known for his infectious smile and generous spirit which was admired by all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and community. Stan…