Funerals

Dorothy Diffendaffer, 94, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at The Residency. A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorials made be made to the family. Online condolences may be left by…

Joshua Albert Westrich, a beloved son, stepfather, and lifelong companion, passed away on May 26th, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was known for his vibrant personality, genuine kindness, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Born January 3rd, 1980, in Freeport, Texas, Joshua spent his early years in the…

Virgil Arlen Hagel was born in Havana Illinois on July 5, 1932, to Ernest and Hazel (Murphy) Hagel. He passed away June 10, 2023, at Gordon Memorial Hospital, Gordon, Nebraska.  He attended school in Scottsbluff Nebraska.  On January 30, 1952, he married Patricia L. (Bartels) Hagel.   Five children were born…

William “Bill” Victor Rexus, 84 of Scottsbluff, Nebraska went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home with family by his side. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Jon Simpson…

Leo Newell, age 85, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Monument Rehabilitation and Care. Leo was born July 28, 1935 to Louis and Elsie (Pfeifer) Newell. His father died when he was still an infant, and he had a stillborn brother, Bobby. Because of this,…

Darlene Kay Gorr, 84, of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Scottsbluff Monument Care and Rehab. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Casual attire is requested. Interment will…

Lupe Rabago Jr., 78, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at University of Colorado Medical Center following a short battle with lymphoma. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering, Nebraska with…

Dolores Castle, 93, of Gering, formerly of Chappell passed away early Friday morning, June 9, 2023 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Chappell United Methodist Church.  Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery. Visitation will be held…

Elsie Chavez, 70, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her home, with her cherished family at her side. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, June 12, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as celebrant. Viewing will be…

Merlin Raymond Anderson, 76 of Gering, NE passed away on June 7th 2023. He was born March 6th of 1947 in Blackfoot, Idaho, son of Mont and Irene Anderson. He is survived by his life long spouse JoAnn, his son Eric (Camyla) with their 3 kids, Jaron, Easton and Addison, along with son…