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Jim D. Miles, age 82, of Sidney, NE, passed away in Aurora, CO on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel in Sidney with Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Services will conclude at the funeral home. Jim's services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on the website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Friday, December 15th from 1:00PM–6... Full story
Corinna (Stumpf) Steele Corinna Steele, age 56, passed away in Madison, Alabama on December 1st after nearly a year-long battle fighting lung cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Prairie West Church in Potter, NE with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Burial will follow at Potter 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... Full story
In loving memory of Jeremy, a true golf enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit that led him to own and operate a golf course and nightclub during his healthy years. Jeremy was born June 13, 1974 to Myrna Kragel and Harold Barnett. He passed away December 5, 2023 at his home in Omaha. Facing an unfortunate traumatic brain injury 11 years ago that brought challenges to every aspect of his life, Jeremy exhibited resilience and an unwavering passion for life. He tackled health struggles with determination, always seeking medical treatment and ex... Full story
Eldon Thomas, age 93 of Sidney, NE passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Cremation has been held and there are no services planned at this time. You may view Eldon’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Eldon’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Jethro Harris, age 51, of Sidney, NE, entered into his eternal home on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in Denver, CO. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at The Well Church in Sidney with Pastor Justin Brown officiating. Inurnment will be at the Greenwood Cemetery following the service. 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 visitation.... Full story
John L. Lechler, Sr., age 71, of Sidney, passed at his home on Friday, November 24, 2023. Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Military Graveside Service and inurnment will be at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD in the spring of 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Disabled American Vets, Vietnam Vets of American and the Wounded Warriors Project. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to leave condolences for the family. You may view... Full story
Corinna Steele, age 56, formerly of Sidney, passed away in Madison, Alabama on December 1st after nearly a year-long battle fighting lung cancer. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 8, 2023 at Prairie West Church in Potter, NE with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter 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 Thursday, December 7th from 1-6:00 P.M. to leave... Full story
Myron L. Leypoldt, age 70 of Sidney, NE passed away in peace with his family by his side at SRMC Long Term Care in Sidney on Saturday, November 18, 2023. A Rosary Service will be held at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recor... Full story
Douglas Harvey Marsh, 79, of Sidney, Nebraska passed away Monday, November 20, 2023 in Sidney. Memorial services were held Saturday, November 25 at Tennant Funeral Home with Pastor Jodi Harless officiating. Doug's ashes will be spread on the farm. Doug was born on August 1, 1944 in Sidney to Harvey and Lucille Marsh. He went Lorenzo Elementary and graduated from Lorenzo High School. He then went to Denver Business School and received an Accounting Certification. Doug later came home to run the... Full story
A funeral service for Pastor James "Gene" Layne will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holcomb Evangelical Free Church in rural Holdrege, Nebraska with Gene's nephews, Pastors Barry Layne and Brent Harwerth officiating. Interment will follow at the Moses Hill Cemetery in Phelps County. The church service will be livestreamed via: https://www.facebook.com/HolcombEvangelicalFreeChurch/ Pastor James Eugene "Gene" Layne, 92 years, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at... Full story
Roger L. Franzen, age 89, of Sidney, passed away peacefully at Sidney Regionals Medical Center Extended Care in Sidney, NE on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Weyerts Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lodgepole, NE with Pastor "Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow at Weyerts Cemetery in Lodgepole. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends... Full story
Eva S. Funkhouser, age 83, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 after a year-long fight with lung cancer. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 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. Cremation has taken place. Services will conclude at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials... Full story
Michael 'Mike' L. Hartzler, age 83, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney, NE on Monday, November 6, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Faith Methodist Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends may stop at Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Sunday, November 12th... Full story
Karen K. Herboldsheimer, age 81, of Potter, NE, passed away in Potter on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Warren Cico officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Cemetery in Potter, 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... Full story
James D. "Jim" Lodes, age 90, of Sidney, passed away in Scottsbluff, NE. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father/papa, Jim Lodes who left us on November 9, 2023. He lived a wonderful 90 years, raising a great family and surrounded by many people he cherished. Cremation has been held. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel to sign Jim's book. A private family service will be held later where we will celebrate his life. A memorial will be set up in Jim's honor to... Full story
Lois Edith Maas, of Sidney, NE, passed away in Sidney on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She blessed her family and friends with her love, compassion, and kindness for 86 years. She peacefully passed away from this earth surrounded by her loving family and gloriously entered into heaven. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Sidney Evangelical Free Church with Pastors Kyle Larson and Doug Birky officiating. Burial will follow at Potter Cemetery in Potter,... Full story
Sally Jo (Morgan) Senft, age 79 of Pickerington, Ohio passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at the hospital in Columbus, Ohio surrounded by her family. A private family service will take place at a later date. Sally Jo was born June 17, 1944 to Kenneth and Ruth (Osborn) Morgan in Sidney, Nebraska. She grew up on the family farm west of Gurley, Nebraska. She attended grade school through the third grade at the Harmony country school, west of Gurley. When that school closed she attended school in Gurley, graduating with the class of 1962. She atte... Full story
Stan D. Belieu, age 92, of Sidney, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Sidney, NE. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, November 3, 2023 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. 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 our website. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday... Full story
Eleanor L. Einspahr, age 84, formerly of Sidney, NE passed away in Scottsbluff, NE on Monday, October 30, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Burial will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. A full obituary will be published when... Full story
James "Joe" Hargreaves, 86, of Sidney, NE, passed away on Thursday, October 26, at Western Nebraska Veterans home in Scottsbluff with his daughter by his side. A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Light Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1345 Linden Street, Sidney, NE with Rev. Tom Waddell officiating. Memorials in Joe's honor can be made in care of Nebraska Children's Home or Light Memorial Presbyterian Church. Friends may also visit www.cantrellfh.com to... Full story
Mike L. Hartlzer, age 83 of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Monday, November 6, 2023. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced when available. You may view Mike’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Mike’s care and funeral arrangements.... Full story
Eardley Loring Ham, 85, of Lake Elmo, MN passed away October 4, 2023. "E" Ham, son of Charles and Lois Ham died October 4 at home in Lake Elmo. He was preceded in death by wife Beverly and brother Steve. He is survived by brother Phil (Lynda), son Charles (Lorrie), and daughters Jennifer (Doug) and Elizabeth (Chris), six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Ham was a 1956 graduate of Sidney High School. He went on to a varied career, from auto mechanic to software engineer, filled with... Full story
Elroy E. Morlock, age 87, of Sidney, passed away in Sidney, NE on Friday, October 27, 2023. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Gehrig-Stitt Event Center, 1212 10th Avenue, Sidney, NE. Military Graveside Honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Followed by a reception at the Gehrig-Stitt Event Center Services. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Friends... Full story
Kenneth "Kenny" Franklin Moncrief, age 86, died peacefully in his home on Wed., Oct. 18, 2023, surrounded by his family. Graveside services will be Mon., Nov. 6, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney, NE. Cremation has been held. Immediately following there will be a gathering at the Lodgepole Valley Youth Camp in Sidney. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or The Wild Animal Sanctuary (w... Full story
Philip D. Beckman, age 78, of Julesburg, CO, passed away in Sidney, NE on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, NE with Father C.P. Varghese officiating. Military Graveside Honors and burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 2:00 P.M. Central Time. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Memorials may... Full story
