Russell Eichenberger

Russell James Eichenberger, 89, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on July 16, 2026, from complications following a stroke.

Anne McBeth

Funeral services for Anne McBeth of Wray, Colorado will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Jones Family Funeral Home in Wray.

Margie Irwin

A rare jewel was lost when Margie Elaine Irwin, 85, passed suddenly on July 15, 2026. She was a cherished wife, a beloved mother and grandmother, and a treasured friend and neighbor. Born on November 9, 1940, in Rushville, Neb.

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.