Richard C. Strand
Nov 13, 2025
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Richard C. “Rick” Strand age 76 of Ainsworth, NE. Rick Strand passed away Thursday (Nov. 13, 2025) at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett, NE.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Son: CJ Strand of Ainsworth
2 Grandsons: Jon & Matthew Strand
Siblings: Roger (Judy) Strand of Lincoln, NE
Willard “Bill” Strand of Ainsworth
Ronald...
Vernon E. Van Epps
Nov 13, 2025
Vernon Van Epps was born to Frank and Tina (Lattimore) Van Epps on February 24, 1939 in Winner, SD. He grew up with older brother, Eugene and younger sisters, Madalyn and Sharon in Todd County, SD. Frank passed away when Vernon was a sophomore in high school. At that point the family moved to Winner, SD where he completed high...
Norman J. Peterson
Nov 11, 2025
Norman John Peterson was born April 14, 1944, to John and Hazel (Frauen) Peterson at Ainsworth, NE. Four years later, brother Wayne joined the family. Norm grew up at Sparks, NE on the family ranch, he loved to ranch and farm and was on a tractor every chance he got. He attended grade school at a rural country school and...
Christina Lynne (Arent) Cook
Nov 10, 2025
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Christina Lynne Cook age 50 of Anchorage, AK. Christy Cook passed away November 10, 2025 in Anchorage.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
2 Children: Jessamyn Lorene Cook &
Decker Rodney Cook of Anchorage
Parents: Keevin and Dottie Arent of Ainsworth, NE
3 Stepchildren & 1 Step-Granddaughter
Special Friend: Monte Mauch of Ainsworth
Along with other family members
Hoch Funeral Home...
Bobbi J. (Lutz) Coleman
Nov 10, 2025
OBITUARY OF BOBBI J (LUTZ) COLEMAN
Bobbi Jean (Lutz) Coleman, 65, of Bassett, NE, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, NE. Bobbi was born on June 17, 1960, in Mitchell, SD, to Thomas and Ruth (Beutner) Lutz. The family lived in White Lake, SD, before moving and settling in Long Pine, NE. Bobbi attended...
Judy Anne (Neufeld) Anthony
Oct 31, 2025
Judy Anne Anthony, fondly known as “Punky” to her many grandchildren, was born November 23, 1947, in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, and passed away October 31, 2025, in Bassett, Nebraska, at the age of 77. The heartbreaking loss of this wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother means that the bright light at the center of our family has left...
Donna Lee (Schlueter) Marlatt
Sep 29, 2025
Donna Lee (Schlueter) Marlatt was born in Ainsworth, NE on December 7, 1935 to Lee Schlueter and Madonna (Saxton) Schlueter. She attended a rural elementary school south of Wood Lake, NE, graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1953, and attended one year at Doane College before attaining her cosmetology license in 1954.
On May 29, 1955 Donna Lee married Kenneth Marlatt...
Christopher G. Martin
Aug 28, 2025
Christopher G. Martin was born on September 29, 1956, in Imogene, IA, to Edward and Esther (Anderson) Martin. He was the fifth of six children.
On May 29, 1976, Chris married his high school sweetheart, Mary Kimmel. The two shared 49 years of love, laughter and partnership raising their three children together, Heather, Jeremy and Cory. Chris was a devoted husband,...
Carleton Harold Johnson
Aug 11, 2025
Word has been received of the death of Carleton H. Johnson age 47 of Omaha, NE. Carl Johnson died Monday (August 11, 2025) at UNMC-Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha. Per his wishes no formal services will be held. A Private Family Burial occurred Thursday, August 14, 2025 in the Ainsworth Cemetery.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Daughters: Echo Johnson of Chicago, IL
& Nora Johnson of...
Ray E. Herrington
Aug 8, 2025
Ray Edgar Herrington, 96, entered his eternal heavenly home on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett, NE. Ray was born on April 12, 1929, in Atkinson, NE to Edgar E. and Lela O. (Davis) Herrington. He lived his entire life in the Sandhills of Rock County. As a young boy, he helped...
Denton J. Weichman
Aug 4, 2025
Denton James Weichman, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, NE on August 4, 2025.
Denton was born on February 5, 1947 in Stuart, NE to Frank and Grace (Kaup) Weichman, the third of four siblings. His early years were spent on the family farm and driving to town for school and practices....
Joyce K. Nelson
Jul 31, 2025
Joyce K. Nelson, age 79, passed away July 31, 2025 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, NE.
Joyce was born to Milan and Wilda (Williamson) Nelson on May 9, 1946 at Ainsworth. She attended rural schools in Brown and Rock Counties before starting 7th grade at Bassett (NE) Elementary School. The fall after graduating from Rock County High School with...
John M. Lamphier
Jul 24, 2025
Word has been received of the death of John M. Lamphier age 64 of Ainsworth, Nebraska. He passed away Thursday (July 24 2025) at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth.
Per his wishes, no services will be held.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Significant Other: Tammy Huston of Ainsworth
2 Daughters: Lisa Lamphier and Margaret Lamphier of Massachusetts
1 Son: Christopher Huston of Ainsworth
1 Granddaughter and 1 Great-Granddaughter
Brother:...
Elmer L. Schwager
Jul 16, 2025
Elmer L Schwager, 91 years old, peacefully passed away on July 16, 2025 at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett, NE.
Elmer was born in Orchard, NE to August and Christine (Leiding) Schwager on August 19, 1933, the youngest of seven living children. He was raised in the Ewing/Chambers, NE area and graduated from Chambers High School with the Class of...
Baby Hope Bussinger
Jul 6, 2025
Baby Hope Bussinger, beloved daughter of Newt and Alexis (Jorgensen) Bussinger was born sleeping on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill, Nebraska. Her family includes her parents and a brother, Banks Bussinger all of Long Pine, NE, along with other family members.
Baby Hope Bussinger’s committal will occur within a Products of Conception Service in the...
Phyllis Diane Magill
Jun 28, 2025
Phyllis Diane (Dau) Magill, 73, passed away peacefully at UNMC in Omaha on June 28, 2025 surrounded by her children. She was born December 15, 1951 to Lois Swiney. She was later adopted by the late Walter “Bud” and Pauline (Welke) Dau of Ainsworth, NE on May 15, 1953 from the Nebraska Children’s Home in Omaha, NE. Phyllis was a...
David Joseph Clark
Jun 28, 2025
David Joseph Clark was born on December 21, 1959 to John A. "Jack" and Frances Mary (Herrington) Clark. He passed away on June 28, 2025 at Rock County Hospital in Bassett, NE at age 65. He grew up on a ranch south of Long Pine, NE and graduated from Rock County High School with the Class of 1978.
Dave moved to...
Karen Kay (Greder) Johnson
Jun 16, 2025
Karen Kay Greder was born on October 20, 1941, at the Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, NE, to Kenneth and Ruth (Stern) Greder. Karen passed away at the age of 83 years, at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE on
Monday, June 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was baptized in the Christian faith at the First Methodist Church of...
George W. Snyder Jr.
Jun 15, 2025
OBITUARY OF
GEORGE WILLIAM “BILL” SNYDER, JR.
To a life shaped by split seconds—each one defining a man of legacy, character, and love.” With love from your family, your students, your brothers in arms, and all those who walked beside you.
George William “Bill” Snyder, Jr., 79, of Long Pine, Nebraska, passed away on June 15, 2025, while on one last ride in...
Maxine L. (Mizner) Nickless
May 30, 2025
Maxine L. Nickless was born on December 22, 1943 in Ainsworth, NE to Glarice G. and Ethel L. (Herbaugh) Mizner, the first of nine children. She attended school in Thedford, NE, staying with her grandparents until she graduated there with the class of 1965. She then moved to O’Neill, NE, where she was employed as a nurse’s aide at the...
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