Obituaries

Scottsbluff Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area

Wayne Hilmer Hofmann

Wayne Hilmer Hofmann

Dec 19, 2025

Wayne Hilmer Hofmann, 83, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025, following complications from a stroke he suffered in late November. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the YMCA Trails West Kiwanis Lodge in Scottsbluff. In lieu of flowers or...

Camelia Arcoren

Camelia Arcoren

Jan 12, 2026

Camelia Arcoren, age 95, of Minatare, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering, Nebraska, with Fr. Gerald Harr as Celebrant. Inurnment...

Marilyn Jane Lindsey

Marilyn Jane Lindsey

Jan 5, 2026

Marilyn Jane Lindsey, age 81, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Services will be scheduled at a later date, and cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Marilyn’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Marilyn was born July 27, 1944, in New Raymer,...

Leonard "Len" G. Tabor II

Leonard "Len" G. Tabor II

Jan 4, 2026

Leonard “Len” G. Tabor II, age 81, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on January 4, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Gering Civic Center in Gering, Nebraska, with Pastor Frank Vargas and Sam Rubino officiating. Please join us for a gathering of...

Jimmy Ray Carlson

Jimmy Ray Carlson

Dec 24, 2025

Jimmy Ray Carlson, age 89, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In recognition of Jim’s lifelong support of 4-H, memorials may be made to the Jim Carlson 4-H Memorial...

Francisco "Frank" Chavez Jr.

Francisco "Frank" Chavez Jr.

Dec 20, 2025

Francisco “Frank” Chavez Jr., age 73, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on December 20, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Hampton Inn & Suites Conference Center in Scottsbluff. A graveside service will follow...

Levi Ortega Jr.

Levi Ortega Jr.

Dec 19, 2025

Our hearts are broken to share that our wonderful brother, Levi Ortega Jr., passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, after living with muscular dystrophy for fifteen years. Levi maintained his appreciation for neighbors, friends, family, generosity, and kindness. Details regarding future services will be announced when available. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Levi’s obituary page, viewable at...

Gloria Apodaca

Gloria Apodaca

Dec 17, 2025

Gloria Apodaca, age 69, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A Rosary will be recited at 1:30 p.m., followed by her Mass of Christian Burial at 2 p.m., on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. Inurnment...

Mickie Lynn Schwartzkopf

Mickie Lynn Schwartzkopf

Dec 15, 2025

Mickie Lynn Schwartzkopf, age 74, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on December 15, 2025, at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with Pastor Gary Hashley officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. The service...

Marvin Wayne Bussinger

Marvin Wayne Bussinger

Dec 8, 2025

Marvin Wayne Bussinger, age 89, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 8, 2025. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Gordon American Legion, in Gordon, Nebraska. Please bring your stories to share about Marv and Husker attire is encouraged. Memorials may be...

Roy Martin Medbery

Roy Martin Medbery

Dec 6, 2025

Roy Martin Medbery, age 81, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. A graveside service will take place and be announced at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Roy’s obituary page viewable...

Marcy Littlejohn

Marcy Littlejohn

Nov 29, 2025

Marcy (Randolph) Littlejohn, age 74, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on November 29, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Redington Cemetery to honor and remember her. Per her wishes, a celebration of her life will be held on July 4, 2026, at Little Lake Alice. Memorials may be made...

Jon Arnold Needs

Jon Arnold Needs

Nov 17, 2025

Jon Needs, 92, of Morrill, Nebraska, passed away, Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Pastor Craig Collins officiating. A reception will follow the service at the American Legion in Morrill. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving...

Edward Anthony Warziniack

Edward Anthony Warziniack

Nov 17, 2025

Edward “Eddie” Anthony Warziniack, age 78, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2025, at Monument Rehabilitation and Care Center in Scottsbluff. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Scottsbluff. A private family graveside service will follow. Online condolences...

Dawson Reifschneider

Dawson Reifschneider

Nov 16, 2025

Dawson Reifschneider, age 25, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Ogallala, Nebraska. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Mitchell Berean Church with Pastor Joel Hergert officiating. Viewing will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, November 28, 2025, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The...

Dorothy "Dot" Gould

Dorothy "Dot" Gould

Nov 16, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Gould, age 73, of Minatare, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Dot’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Dot was born September 13, 1952, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to James and Carol Marie (Troxel) Graham.

She was united in marriage to Steven W. Gould on January 8, 1981....

Mary "Maridee" Swanson

Mary "Maridee" Swanson

Nov 15, 2025

Mary “Maridee” LaDeene Swanson, age 75, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at The Residency in Scottsbluff. A Rosary will be recited beginning at 9:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Harrison, Nebraska, with Fr. Arul Raj...

Luz G. Urdiales

Luz G. Urdiales

Nov 11, 2025

Luz G. Urdiales, age 85, of Morrill, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 21, 2025, at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Mitchell, Nebraska, with Fr. Todd Philipsen as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Morrill. The...

Willis "Dick" Ross Jr.

Willis "Dick" Ross Jr.

Nov 9, 2025

Willis “Dick” Ross Jr., age 80, of Gering, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Central Church of Christ in Gering with Pastor Herb Rainey officiating. In...

Shirley Louise Wooden

Shirley Louise Wooden

Nov 9, 2025

Shirley Louise Wooden, age 90, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Chuck Wagon Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Al Wilson officiating. Memorials may be made in care of Chuck Wagon Church....