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  • James Gordon Bickel

    Mar 28, 2024

    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 Raine Bobo

    Mar 28, 2024

    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

    Mar 28, 2024

    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...

  • Dwight E. Smith

    Mar 28, 2024

    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

    Mar 28, 2024

    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...

  • John White

    Mar 28, 2024

    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

    Mar 21, 2024

    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...

  • Case W. Schoening

    Mar 21, 2024

    Case W. Schoening It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved 5-year-old Case William on Friday, March 8, 2024. He left this world far too soon and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:30 pm Friday, March 15, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Sidney, Nebraska. Revs. CP Varghese, Dan Gilbert, and Tim Stoner will concelebrate the Mass. Case's final resting place will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. The services will b...

  • James Stewart

    Mar 21, 2024

    James Stewart, 70, of Sidney passed away Friday evening, March 8, 2024 at the Sidney Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Per Jim's request, a private family gathering was held in his honor. A celebration of life will take place on Jim's 71st birthday at 3:00 pm. Friday, March 15th at the Hillside Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Night of Hope. Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Stewart family....

  • Roland "Rollie" N. Waite

    Mar 21, 2024

    Roland "Rollie" N. Waite, age 90, of Dalton, NE, passed away in Bridgeport, NE on Monday, March 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, March 18, 2024 at the United Church of the Plains in Dalton, NE with Pastor Leon "Bud" Gillespie officiating. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on our website. Burial will follow at the Dalton Cemetery in Dalton, NE. Memorials can be made to the Gurley Volunteer Fire...

  • Carrie C. Balfour

    Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Richard A. Bruns

    Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Dorothea "Sunshine" Campos

    Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Pamela J. Kepler

    Mar 14, 2024

    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...

  • Jean A. Aurich

    Mar 7, 2024

    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...

  • Clifford M. Johnson

    Feb 29, 2024

    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...

  • Victoria Jane "Vicki" Millman

    Feb 29, 2024

    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...

  • David (Dave) Kalb

    Feb 22, 2024

    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...

  • Charlotte Ann Lodes

    Feb 22, 2024

    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...

  • Betty I. Peetz

    Feb 15, 2024

    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...

  • Leanor C. Olsen

    Feb 8, 2024

         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....

  • Service Notice

    Feb 8, 2024

    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...

  • Marvel Moore

    Feb 1, 2024

    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...

  • Karen D. Robinson

    Feb 1, 2024

    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...

  • Leslie J. (Henkle) Sams

    Feb 1, 2024

    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...

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