Funerals

Virginia Rae Lenhart, 91, of Scottsbluff, passed away October 14, 2021 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff.  Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6:30 pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021 with a Rosary at 6:30 PM at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel.  Mass of Christian Burial will be…

Matthew J. Swetland, 49, of Gering, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff following a long illness and courageous battle. Services will be held at a later date in Gering, Nebraska as well as Buffalo and Portville, New York. Cremation has taken place…

With great sadness, our father, Walter Edward Helser, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE. His funeral service will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at the Federated Church in Mitchell, NE with Reverend Dr. Charles H.…

Donald Harrison Fitts, 97, of Scottsbluff, died Friday, October 8, 2021, at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska. The memorial service will be at Salem Congregational Church, 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021, with Pastor Dale Brown officiating and participation by various family members. For those attending, the family kindly asks…

Lydia Amelia Garvin, 91, of Scottsbluff was united with her heavenly family Tuesday, October 12. 2021, at The Residency Care Center in Scottsbluff surrounded by her family following a short battle with cancer. Her memorial service will be held at a later date. Cards may be sent in care of…

Imogene Rose (Hart) Briggs passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2021. A celebration of her life will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place per her wishes. Online condolences may be made by viewing Imogene’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.…

Kenneth "Keith" Towne Jr. OCTOBER 9, 2021 Kenneth "Keith" Towne Jr., 82, passed away on October 9th, 2021 at Brookside Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Castle Rock, CO. After winning his battle with several different major illnesses for a decade and a half, his earthly body finally failed, and he…

Alfred Magdaleno Jr, 70 of Minatare, Nebraska passed Friday, October 8, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center. His Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff. Family is requesting to wear Husker attire. A rosary will…

William “Bill” S. Wallesen, age 80, of Dalton, NE passed away peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Sidney Regional Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 15, 2021 at the United Church of The Plains in Dalton, NE. with Pastor Chad Rademacher officiating. Burial…

Kaylene Shea Thomas, 25, of Graham, North Carolina, passed away on October 5, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC. Visitation will be held at Dugan Kramer Chapel from 4 to 6 PM on Thursday, October 14, 2021 with A Vigil Service beginning at 6 PM. Mass…