Susan (Huffman) Strand
Oct 2, 2026
Susan “Sue” Strand was born on March 17, 1947, in Elgin, NE, at her grandparents’ home. She attended elementary school in Bassett, NE and graduated from Westside High School in Omaha, NE.
On December 23, 1968, Sue married Barry Colacurci, and together they welcomed two daughters, Michelle and Jennifer. On June 9th, 1978, Sue married Lewis Strand, and they were blessed...
Larry D. Campbell
Oct 1, 2026
Graveside Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at a later date for Larry D. Campbell age 74 of Milford, NE formerly of Ainsworth, NE. Larry Campbell died Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Milford Meadows Care Center.
SURIVORS INCLUDE:
Brother: James Campbell and wife, Nancy of Springview, NE
Brother-in-law: Doug Rau of Ainsworth
Nieces, nephews and other family members
Hoch Funeral Home of...
Ardith Louise (Morrow) Flyr
Sep 28, 2026
Ardith Louise Morrow was born February 28, 1940 at Ainsworth, NE to John James and Shirley Kathryn (Anderson) Morrow. Ardith was one of four children born to this union, Martha Jeanne, James Kenneth and William John. Ardith was united in marriage to Gary D. Flyr on June 4, 1961 at Ainsworth. She passed away on September 28, 2026 at her...
Gordon W. Hitchcock
Sep 26, 2026
A Memorial Service for Gordon Hitchcock age 83 of Ainsworth, NE. will be held on Monday (Oct. 19, 2026) at 2:00 PM in the Parkside Berean Church in Ainsworth. A Private Inurnment will be held at a later date. Gordon Hitchcock passed away September 26, 2026 at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife; Shirley of Ainsworth
3 Children: Jay (Krista)...
Gerald Lee Ammon
Sep 23, 2026
Gerald Lee Ammon, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23rd, 2026, in his home near Bassett, NE at the age of 71 years. He was born on May 8, 1955, in Ainsworth, NE, and grew up on a ranch in the golden Sandhills outside Bassett, alongside his four siblings. His childhood on the...
Joe R. Andrews
Sep 19, 2026
Joe “JR” Andrews was born to Joe Glenn and Eva Ada (Barnes) Andrews on May 6, 1928, at his grandparents’ home in Cody, NE. He grew up with his siblings on the family ranch along the Snake River, south of Nenzel, NE. From an early age, Joe developed a lifelong love for cattle and the ranching way of life. He...
Douglas Wayne Mulligan
Sep 13, 2026
Douglas W. “Doug” Mulligan passed away on September 13, 2026 at Bassett, NE at the age of 79 years. He was born on October 7, 1946 at Valentine, NE to John Joseph Mulligan Jr. and Bernys Marie (Lovejoy) Mulligan. He grew up alongside his sister, Betty and brother, Bob.
Doug attended kindergarten in Norden, NE before attending the first through eighth...
Shirley Ann (Lewis) West
Sep 11, 2026
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Shirley Ann West age 87 of Johnstown, NE. Shirley West passed away Friday (Sept. 11, 2026) at The Bellflower at Whispering Ridge Assisted Living Facility in Omaha, NE.
SURIVORS INCLUDE:
3 Children: Jeff (Bethanie) West of Omaha
Rachel (Jon) Stevens of Wheaton, IL
& Daniel West of Johnstown
11 Grandchildren & 13 Great-Grandchildren
Along with...
John T. Appleman
Jul 24, 2026
John Theodore Appleman was born to Theodore E. and Marian M. (Feagin) Appleman on April 27, 1934 at the Wood Lake (NE) Post Office. He passed away at his home north of Johnstown, NE on July 24, 2026 at the age of 92.
John married Verna R. Kienke on May 15, 1954 in Burke, SD. To this union four children were...
Lois I. (McDaniel) Titus
Jul 15, 2026
Lois I. McDaniel was born February 25, 1933 in Johnstown, NE to George and Minnie (Jessup) McDaniel. She attended school in Johnstown and graduated in the class of 1950.
Lois met and married Gerald D. Titus at the family ranch near Springview, NE on June 4, 1950. To this union, four children were born: Linda, Jean, Edward and Ernest.
Lois was busy...
Esther Lorraine Biltoft
Jul 10, 2026
A Private Graveside Memorial Service for Esther Lorraine Biltoft age 79 of Ainsworth, NE will be held at a later date in the Grandview Cemetery at Long Pine, NE. Lorraine Biltoft passed away Friday (July 10, 2026) at the Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Nephews: Bill (Tammy) Dillon of Valentine, NE
Donnie (Christi) Dillon of Lincoln, NE
& David Foose of Oklahoma,...
Leray Lavern Lytle
Jul 6, 2026
Leray Lavern Lytle was born to Eldon and Adeline (Ehlers) Lytle on January 2, 1935 in Garfield County, NE at his maternal grandparents’ home. He was the oldest of four boys in the family. He attended rural schools through the eighth grade. In 1951, the family moved to a ranch in Custer, SD. He worked in various areas of construction...
Kent L. Smith
Jun 28, 2026
Kent L. Smith was born in Ainsworth, NE on September 3, 1955 to George Ira Smith and Clarice Cleo Bolich, and passed away on June 28, 2026 in Bassett, NE. He was raised on the ranch south of Bassett along with his sister, Rennae. Kent attended the Sybrant School which was a tradition for the Smith Family. Kent’s great-grandma, Laura...
Laura C. Knight
Jun 27, 2026
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date for Laura C. Knight age 86, formerly of Las Vegas, NV. Laura Knight passed away Saturday, (June 27, 2026) at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett, NE.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Sons: Bill (Julie) Worden of Ainsworth
& Ray (Karen) Worden of Beresford, South Dakota
Numerous Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
Brother: Dan (Luella) Spilinek of...
Rodney F. Shelton
Jun 21, 2026
Rodney Fred Shelton was born in Gregory, SD on July 12, 1939, the only child of Fred and Ileen (Ludemann) Shelton. His early childhood was spent attending country schools in Keya Paha County and he graduated from Springview High School in 1957. He worked in Wyoming for several years before joining the Army in 1962. He was stationed at Fort...
Timothy J. Iverson
Jun 17, 2026
Timothy “Tim” Jon Iverson, 63, of Long Pine, NE, passed away on June 17, 2026. Tim was born on March 11, 1963, in Ord, NE. He was welcomed into the family of Stan and Betty (Daniels) Iverson through adoption, beginning his life on the Iverson Ranch that he would proudly call his home for the remainder of his life.
At the...
Randy L. Schwindt
Jun 14, 2026
Randall “Randy” Schwindt, 76, of Ainsworth, NE passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Randy was born on August 23, 1949, in Scottsbluff, NE, to Robert and Betty (Schwartzkopf) Schwindt. He graduated from Fort Morgan (CO) High School in 1967.
In 1967, he was united in marriage to Leann Crow in Fort...
Manford P. Peters
Jun 10, 2026
Manford Peters, 90, of Ainsworth, NE died June 10, 2026 at Sandhills Care Center in Ainsworth, surrounded by his family. Manford was born on October 19, 1935 on the family farm near Hubbard, NE to Herman and Grace (Hansen) Peters. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Emerson, NE. Growing up, his family moved between Iowa...
Jean A. (Luehrs) Burkinshaw
May 25, 2026
Jean Alvina Burkinshaw, 93, of Long Pine, NE passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026 at her home in Long Pine.
Jeanie was born on February 15, 1933 to Charles H. and Alma M. (Gaskins) Luehrs at Chadron, NE. She graduated from Long Pine High School in 1951.
Jeanie and Stanley Burkinshaw married on August 3, 1952. Stanley joined the Air Force...
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