Gerald Hazledine

Gerald LeRoy Hazledine passed away peacefully, age 97, at Gordon Countryside Care in Gordon, Neb., on April 15, 2026, with his family by his side. He was born March 15, 1929, during a spring snowstorm in Deadwood, S.D., to Earl and Florence (Klinger) Hazledine of Spearfish.

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Johnson

Sandra Jean “Sandy” Swick Johnson, 74, Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at SouthLake Village, surrounded by the love of her family. Sandy was born on December 22, 1951, in Gordon, Nebraska, to Leslie and Norma (Fish) Swick.

Leonard Smith

Leonard M. Smith’s life journey here on earth was released to our loving, gracious Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home. Leonard was born on July 26th, 1953, in Rushville, Neb., to Leaven and Margaret (Moser) Smith, both from Creighton, Nebraska area.

Peggy Reimann

Peggy Ann was born in a farmhouse southeast of Gordon, NE on August 25, 1940. She passed away at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Hay Springs, Neb., on July 5, 2026. Peggy was the finishing touch to Thomas and Allie Aspinall’s family of six.

Eleanor McClung

Eleanor Marie (Kent) McClung, beloved librarian, adventurer, gardener, and keeper of a wonderfully infectious laugh, passed away at the remarkable age of 104. Born on August 5, 1921, in Gordon, Nebraska, Eleanor lived a life that was as rich and well-curated as the libraries she devoted herself to.

Doris Ferrel

Doris Ferrel (99) passed away May 28, 2026, in Chadron, Nebraska. In accordance with Doris’ wishes, cremation has taken place. The family will host a Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 11, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Hay Springs Community Hall (formerly American Legion), 108 S. Main Street in Hay Springs.

John Gaspers

John ‘Doug’ Gaspers died on November 10,2025. The family will lay Doug to rest on July18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Rushville, Neb.There will be a luncheon at the American Legion in Rushville after the grave side service.

Janice Kearns

Janice Faye Kearns, 77, of Arvada, Colorado, passed away on June 26, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and a heart that was always open to others. Janice was born on September 19, 1948, in Gordon, Nebraska, to Edward Bayliss and Doris (Cunningham) Bayliss.

Bob (Robert O.) Whitlock

Bob Whitlock, 100, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday June 27, 2026.Bob was born in Castana, Iowa on October 14, 1925 to Francis Marion Whitlock and Anna Maude Archer Whitlock.

Ardis Peterson

Ardis Carol Peterson, age 89 of Alliance, Neb., passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 at Highland Park Care Center.Born on February 19, 1937 in Alliance to Arthur and Dorothy Peterson. Ardis dedicated her life to education, service and learning. She graduated from Alliance High School in 1956.