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Carrie C. Balfour, age 89, of Sidney, NE went to be with Jesus on the morning of March 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. The casket will be closed and services will conclude at the church. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at the... Full story
Richard A. Bruns Richard A. Bruns, age 81, of Lodgepole, NE, passed away peacefully in Sidney on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family while enjoying a rodeo event. Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Kyle Larson officiating. Cremation has been held and services will conclude at the church. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for... Full story
Dorothea Annette "Sunshine" Campos, age 66 of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Monday, March 4, 2024. You may view Sunshine's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Sunshine's care and funeral arrangements. Dorothea Annette "Sunshine" Campos was born on August 6, 1957 in Sidney, NE to Daniel and Dolores Virgil. She attended Sidney schools until her 10th grade year and graduated from Magnolia High School in Anaheim, CA in 1975. She... Full story
Pamela "Pam" J. Kepler, age 76, of Dalton, NE passed away in Bridgeport, NE on Sunday, March 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Broadwater, NE with PMA Bev Adam officiating. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Broadwater, NE. Services will be recorded and available for later viewing on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel website. Memorials will be for Messiah Lutheran Church. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave... Full story
Jean A. Aurich, age 95 of Sidney, NE was called by her Lord and Savior Jesus into heaven on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at Sidney Regional Medical Center, Sidney, NE. A Funeral Service was held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Potter, NE with Pastor Ted Bourret officiating. Burial was held at 2:00 P.M. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services were recorded and are available on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page. Memorials have been... Full story
Clifford M. "Cliff" Johnson, age 83, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 23, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastors Kyle Larson and Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow 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 Chapel on Thursd... Full story
Victoria Jane "Vicki" Millman, age 86, of Sidney, was called to heaven on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Cremation has been held and inurnment will follow at Flandreau, in South Dakota. 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 Chapel... Full story
David (Dave) Kalb, 81, of Chappell went to be with the Lord on Friday morning, February 16, 2024, with his loving wife by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, February 22, 2024 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell with Pastor Rich Graeff officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Chappell City Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3:00 to 5:00 Wednesday at the funeral home. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell is serving the Kalb... Full story
Charlotte Ann Lodes, 92, passed away on February 10,2024 in Ridgway, Colorado, at the home of her daughter, Kristi, surrounded by many of her loved ones. Charlotte was born in Mitchell, Nebraska on November 27,1931 to Horace (Jeff) and Thelma Blackburn. She grew up on her family's farm outside of Mitchell and graduated from Liberty High School. She went on to earn her Registered Nurse degree from Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She made several lifetime friends... Full story
Betty I. Peetz, age 101 of Sidney, NE passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. Rosary Services will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Both services will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney with Fr. Lou Nollette officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-6 with family present from 4-6. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to... Full story
Eleanor Christine (Ortiz) Olsen, age 71 of Sidney, NE passed away at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO surrounded by her family on Friday, January 26, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Services will conclude at the church. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website.... Full story
Helen Mae Wills, age 98, of Potter, NE, passed away in Bridgeport, NE on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney, NE with Pastor Kyle Larson officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Inurnment will follow at the Potter Cemetery. Light refreshments will follow at the Potter Youth Center in Potter, NE. Friends may... Full story
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am Monday, January 29, 2024 at the United Church of the Plains in Dalton with Pastor Bud Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow in the Dalton Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday afternoon from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the church. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes and Cremations in Oshkosh and Chappell is serving the Moore family. Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com. Our beautiful, caring and loving mother checked out of... Full story
Karen D. Robinson, 88, of Kimball, died at Kimball Health Services on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at the Cornerstone Community Church (Kimball Presbyterian Church) with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. Burial will follow in the Kimball Cemetery. Friends may stop at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until 6:00 p.m. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to share condolences and stories of Karen with the family. Memorials may be given to either Cornerstone Community Chu... Full story
Leslie J. (Henkle) Sams It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing on Monday, January 22, 2024 of Leslie J. (Henkle) Sams, age 60 of Douglas, WY and formerly Sidney, NE. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Cremation has been held. A luncheon will follow at the Gehrig-Stitt Event Center, 1212 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday to sign Leslie's book. You may view... Full story
Richard "Dick" C. Eckley, age 84 of Sidney, NE passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be scheduled at a later date. You may view Dick's Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos, and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Dick's care and funeral arrangements. Richard "Dick" Charles Eckley was born on June 5, 1939 to Richard and Mary (Steele) Eckley in Tekamah, NE. In 1956, Dick... Full story
Marjorie M. Jones, age 96, died at her home near Lodgepole on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell, NE with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery at Lodgepole, NE. 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 Chapel on Friday from 1-6:00 P.M. to... Full story
Robert Frank Roderick died at the age of 81 on January 12, 2024 in Fort Collins CO. Born September 6, 1942 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Frank and Faye Roderick, he was one their 8 children. Robert graduated from high school in Bayard, NE in 1960. He then went on to serve his country, in the United States Marine Corps, from 1960-1964, serving in Vietnam. After this, he settled in Sidney, NE. It was at this time that he met the love of his life, Kathy, on a blind date, in March of 1965. Their love blossomed, and he married Kathryn Ayle on July... Full story
Ruthie Lou Baker, age 85, passed away in Walsenburg, CO on December 15, 2024. Ruthie was born January 18, 1938 in Boone County, NE to Nova and Elta (Morris) Tarpenning. She attended Sidney Public Schools. She was married to Dwight Armstrong and they had one son, Dwight Barry Armstrong. They later divorced. She married Bernie Baker on December 18, 1966. They had one daughter, Brenda Lou. Bernie preceded her in death on September 20, 2020. Ruthie was a police dispatcher at the Arizona State capital in Phoenix for 25 years. After retirement she... Full story
Jack L. Mertz, age 69, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at home in Sidney, NE on Saturday, January 6, 2024. In the days preceding, he had been surrounded by family and friends, sharing stories, jokes and memories. His trademark sense of humor blessed us all during this time. Special thanks are extended to the nursing staff and PT/OT department of SMRC and to the Morrill County Ambulance Crew who showed exceeding kindness on his final ride home. A Wake Service will be held at 6:00 P.M. on... Full story
Joe Sauder, age 87, of Chappell, passed away in Sidney, NE on Monday, January 1, 2024. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church in Chappell, NE with Pastor Neil Carlson officiating. Cremation has been held. Inurnment will follow at the Chappell Cemetery. 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 Chapel on Friday, January 5th... Full story
David A. Stevens, 74, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Heritage Estates in Gering, NE. His funeral service will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Immanuel Weyerts Lutheran Church in Lodgepole, NE with Pastor Bud Gillespie officiating. Interment will follow at Weyerts Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 pm on Monday, January 8, 2024, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials may be made to... Full story
Emil Weyerts, 95, of Gurley, passed away Monday evening, January 1, 2024 at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church near Lodgepole with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow in the Weyerts Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the church. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Homes in Oshkosh and Chappell is serving the Weyerts family. Family and friends can... Full story
Marjorie L. "Marge" Verplank, age 93 of Sidney, NE, gained her wings and departed this life to meet her family just in time for Christmas - on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Sidney, NE. Funeral Services will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the Evangelical Free Church in Sidney, NE with Pastors Kyle Larson and Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. Central Time at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the... Full story
Sandra "Sandy" Bondegard, 64, of Lodgepole passed away Saturday, December 16. 2023 in Longmont. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 6, 2023 at the Lodgepole Community Service with a gathering of family and friends to follow until 3:00 pm. Burial in the Pleasant View Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorials in Sandy's name can be made to Lodgepole Fire Department or the Lodgepole United Methodist Church. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh... Full story