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Lillian L. (Jeri) Belieu, age 88 of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 in Sidney, NE. Memorial services will begin with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. A cremation has been held. Services will conclude at the church. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on...
Nadine Nelson Cassata, age 89, passed away on November 10, 2023 in Tucson, AZ. Nadine was born in Kimball, NE, September 25, 1934 to Maurice and Enid (Edwards) Nelson, where she was raised on a farm in the Nebraska panhandle. Nadine began pursuing a degree in Music Education at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO, where she met her future husband, Don. She completed her degree at Colorado State College in Greeley, CO, graduating in 1966. She began her career in Denver Public Schools...
Barbara "Bobbie" Johnson, age 79, of Sidney, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Barbara's grace, kindness, and unwavering love touched the lives of all who knew her. A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Friends may stop at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Friday, May 10th from 1:00-6:00 to leave condolences. No family will be present. Memorials may be given to ALSAC, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St....
Sharon K. Myers, age 66 of Gurley, NE passed away in her home on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 A.M on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Inurnment will be a private family gathering at the Gurley Cemetery. Memorials may be made in care of the family for later designation....
Mary Ellen Dailey, age 102, a longtime Lodgepole area resident, passed away in Sidney, NE on Monday, April 22, 2024. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, April 29, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10:30 A.M. Father C.P. Varghese will be officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. There will be no visitation. Memorials may be made in Mary Ellen's name to the Lodgepole Community Fund, PO Box...
Jeffrey Virgil Reetz went home to heaven April 14, 2024. Son of Doug and Arleen Reetz born April 15, 1947 in the panhandle of Nebraska. He grew up on a farm with his older brother, David Reetz, outside Potter, Nebraska. Jeff attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie where he met his wife of 55 years, Nicole Reetz. Jeff and Nicky started their family while he worked for the Wyoming Fish and Game and numerous other jobs to make ends meet. He finished his Master's degree in River Falls, WI,...
Donald L. Sharman, age 80, of Lodgepole, NE passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at his home. Per Don's wishes he will be cremated and no public services will be held. You may view Don's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Don's care and funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be sent to Night of Hope Foundation, PO Box 700, Sidney, NE 69162. Don...
Janice Nadine Meyer Walz, 86 of Sterling passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Sterling Health & Rehab Center. Per Janice's request, cremation will take place and no services will be held. Janice was born April 18, 1938, in Sidney, Nebraska to Esther J. Schilz and Richard William "Dick" Meyer. She graduated from Peetz High School in 1956 and attended Kelsy-Jenny Business College in San Diego, California and graduated with honors in 1976. Janice moved to Virginia Beach, Virginia and took...
Clayton Way, age 87, of Lodgepole, NE passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 2024 at Sidney Regional Medical Center - Extended Care in Sidney, NE. Full Military Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Pleasantview Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-6:00 P.M. You may view Clayton's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com....
Wendel "Kyle" Abrams, age 69, of Lodgepole, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Kyle's celebration of life will be held Friday, April 26th at 11:00 am at the Lazy S Ranch, 2472 Road 131, Sidney, NE. Please wear your favorite Nebraska Huskers attire to help us celebrate Kyle. Friends may stop at the Lazy S Ranch on Thursday from 4-6:00 P.M. to sign Kyle's book and visit with family. You may view Kyle's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittc...
Debra F. (Finley) Main, age 62, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on April 7, 2024. A private family graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery at a later date. You may view Debbie's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Debbie's care and funeral arrangements. Debbie was born February 10, 1962 in Sidney. She was the daughter of Jerry and Peggy Mangers. She attended Sidney...
Evelyn DeMers, age 103, of Sidney, NE, passed away at SRMC Extended Care in Sidney on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Cremation has been held and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with PMI Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Inurnment will be on Monday, April 29, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt...
Mary Jane Grimes, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Lodgepole, NE at 11:00 May 18th followed by a light lunch at the Lodgepole United Methodist Church. Mary Jane (Bale) Grimes, the daughter of A.C. and Mary (Jenik) Bale was born on February 11, 1927 in Lodgepole. Mary Jane attended Lodgepole High School graduating in 1944. During the summers and after high school she worked at the Sioux Ordinance. In 1945 she went to...
Ralph H. Brauer, age 98, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on Monday, April 1, 2024. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Trinity Lutheran Church-South Divide, Sidney, NE with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Burial will follow at the Trinity Cemetery. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. A complete obituary will be published when available. Friends may stop at the...
Kathleen Frances (McIntosh) Kahl, formerly of Sidney, NE entered into rest with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Papillion, NE at the age of 92. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Servic...
Dwayne E. Ahlberg, age 72 of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 13, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at the Sidney Golf Course. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Dwayne’s care and funeral arrangements. You may view Dwayne’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos, and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com....
Norma J. Larson, age 89, of Tucson, AZ, and formerly of Sidney, NE passed on February 8, 2024 in Tucson. A Graveside service will be held at the Potter Cemetery on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 10:30 A.M. in Potter, NE. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 1-6:00 P.M. to sign Norma's register book. You may view Norma's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in...
Nancy Jane Davis McMillen McDonald of Sidney, Nebraska passed peacefully the morning of March 26th, 2024 at the age of 86. Nancy lived a full life, filled with love. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Nancy was born February 24, 1938 in Sidney, Nebraska to William & Ruth Jane Davis. She attended Sidney High School. Following graduation she worked for the Bell Telephone Co. Nancy and former spouse, Kenneth McMillen had three children, Burl, Doug, and Kathryn whom she adored....
James Gordon Bickel (Jim), age 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on his birthday, March 1, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Beth Bickel, and also his beloved wife of 60 years, Rexie Berdean (Olsen) Bickel, a Sidney HS alumni, class of 1958. Jim was the father of daughter, Elizabeth Gilberts (Wayne) of Elizabeth City, NC; son, Mike Bickel (Beth) of Virginia Beach, VA; and daughter, Heather McCloskey (Jim) of Leesburg, VA. He was the grandfather of...
Alice lived life unapologetically dancing to the beat of her own drum. Depending on when your life crossed paths you may have known her as Shawn, Alice, or both. Her greatest joy was her children: Kellen (deceased), Dorian (6), Lucian (4) and Hadrian (1). She enjoyed taking her kids on nature walks, thus cultivating their love for all things living. Blessed them with treasured moments while sharing her love for bead work, crafts, and soccer. She taught them to ride bikes and ties shoes and...
Jane Kocourek, long-time resident of Sidney, Nebraska, died peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of January 30, 2024, at age 83. Jane was born to Delbert and Alma Gardner on November 22, 1940, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. As a young girl she loved horseback riding and playing sports. She grew up working in her parents’ restaurants where she developed a passion for cooking (and more importantly, eating). After graduating high school in Sargent, Nebraska, Jane married her husband of 65 years, Jerry. The two of them settled in Sidney w...
Dwight Smith, age 79, formerly of Chappell, NE passed away in Plattsmouth, NE on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the Nebraska Masonic Home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the Chappell Methodist Church in Chappell, NE with Pastor Riann Nel officiating. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow at the Chappell Memorial Cemetery in Chappell, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our...
Carol M. Wears, age 89, formerly of Sidney, passed away on her 89th birthday, March 16, 2024 in Lexington, SC. Carol M. Wears was born March 16, 1935 in Alliance, NE to Raymond Jules and Margaret Marie (Klein) Kicken. Carol attended St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, NE, and Curtis Ag School in Curtis, NE. She married Donald Spencer in 1953 and raised their children on the farm north of Potter, NE. After their marriage ended, Carol married James Wears in 1983. James and Carol moved from Sidney, NE...
John White, 74, of Sidney passed away early Friday morning, March 15, 2024 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church in Sidney with Reverend Tom Waddell officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Services will be streamed live and available to watch later on the Holechek-Bondegard Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/hbfunerals). Visitation will be held Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the...
Freddie (Bud) James Gentz, of Potter, Nebraska, passed away on March 9, 2024. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Freddie was the son of Fred W. and Mary Ann (Nab) Gentz, born on July 23, 1945. He worked with his father on the family farm most of his life. On December 23, 1987 he married his wife Grace. He had diesel mechanic shops, farmed, and ran his own trucks. He enjoyed working in his yard, in his workshop, and in his garage on older vehicles. Freddie is survived by...
