Obituaries
Scottsbluff Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area
Felicia "Cia" G. Janis
Mar 9, 2026
Felicia G. Janis, or "Cia", as everyone knew her, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at her home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Her wake service will begin at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Lakota Lutheran Center & Chapel in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will take place the following day, at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, March 20,...
Joyce Dawn Kearns
Feb 20, 2026
Joyce Dawn Kearns, age 70, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away at her home on Friday, February 20, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Legacy of the Plains Museum in Gering. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Memorials may be made in care of...
Helen L. Conklin
Mar 6, 2026
Helen L. (Suhr) Schwindt Conklin, age 93, formerly of Bayard, Nebraska, peacefully went to her Heavenly home on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Bayard with Rev. George Naylor officiating. Inurnment will follow at Bayard Cemetery. Memorials may...
Karen Junette Heins
Mar 13, 2026
Karen Junette (Barrett) Heins, age 79, peacefully went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. A private family graveside service will be held at a future date at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering, Nebraska. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Karen’s obituary page...
Robert Eugene Schledewitz
Mar 1, 2026
Robert Eugene Schledewitz, age 85, of Morrill, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, March 6, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Morrill with Pastor Scott Firminhac officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Memorials...
Diane Yvette Ulrich
Feb 27, 2026
Diane Yvette Ulrich, age 62, of Morrill, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026. Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Diane’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Diane was born April 28, 1963, in Boulder, Colorado, to Henry and Gladys (Echols) Frye.
She worked as a Railcrew Xpress...
Edie Wilson
Feb 22, 2026
Edie Wilson, age 78, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the comfort of her home. Her funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2026, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 17 E 27th Street, Scottsbluff, with Pastor Kathy Montira officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering, Nebraska. Visitation will take place...
Ellen Marlene Cline
Feb 21, 2026
Ellen Marlene Cline, age 77, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at UCHealth Hospital in Greeley, Colorado. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Summer 2026. Ellen will be laid to rest alongside her beloved parents at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering, Nebraska. Online condolences may be made by visiting her obituary...
Joseph Carl Eiserman
Feb 20, 2026
Joseph Carl Eiserman, age 91, of Bayard, Nebraska, died Friday, February 20, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made by visiting Joseph’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Joseph was born on October 23, 1934, the only...
Nancy Ann Pepler
Feb 20, 2026
Nancy Ann Pepler (Holbrook), age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. A private family burial will take place in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where Nancy will be quietly laid to rest and reunited with her beloved husband, Andy. Those wishing to honor Nancy’s memory and express condolences...
Ronald "Ron" Allen Dean
Feb 18, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Allen Dean, age 69, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, after a courageous battle with leukemia. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with Pastor Charlie Bagley officiating. Memorials may be made...
Fred Allen Lockwood
Feb 15, 2026
Fred Allen Lockwood, born April 13, 1940, in Odessa, Nebraska, to Thorval J. and Margaret (Schanou) Lockwood passed away February 15, 2026. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Vine United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Pastor Craig Collins officiating. Memorials may be made to Vine United Methodist Church, Scottsbluff, NE; Legacy of...
Cole Albert Thompson
Feb 10, 2026
Cole Albert Thompson, age 28, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Western Nebraska. His memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 3009 Ave I, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, with Pastor Charlie Bagley officiating. Memorials made in care of the family for future needs may be mailed to Reverence...
Lacey Diane Body
Feb 6, 2026
Lacey Diane Body (Collins), age 44, passed away due to health complications on Friday, February 6, 2026, at her home in Mitchell, Nebraska. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at New Hope Assembly of God Church in Mitchell with Pastor Rebekah Burford officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Scottsbluff,...
Gary Martin Engelhaupt
Feb 3, 2026
Gary Martin Engelhaupt, age 81, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away February 3, 2026, at his home. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place the following day, beginning at 11 a.m., at the church, with Fr. Todd Phillipsen...
Scott Bennett Knight
Feb 3, 2026
Scott Bennett Knight, age 63, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. No services are planned at this time, and cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Scott’s obituary page, viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
Scott was born on May 22, 1962, in Scottsbluff,...
Cathleen Marie Longoria
Feb 1, 2026
Born on May 7, 1956, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, at St. Mary’s Catholic Hospital, to Frank and Margaret (Gallegos) Vargas, Cathleen lived a life defined by quiet devotion, deep love, and steady kindness. She passed away on February 1, 2026, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado, following complications related to Multiple Myeloma. Her memorial service will be held at...
Sherman "Jim" James Sandlian
Jan 29, 2026
Sherman “Jim” James Sandlian, age 71, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home after living a life full of love. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes, and no services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Jim’s...
Carey Ann Brown
Jan 22, 2026
Carey Ann Brown, age 76, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. In accordance with her wishes no services are scheduled at this time.
Carey is survived by her children, Kate (Bob) West, Susannah (John) Velke, and Abby (Matt) Holzwarth; grandchildren, Jack and Lauren West, Kyleigh, Jackson, and Ainsley Adkins,...
Erika Pauline Savala
Jan 22, 2026
Erika P. Savala, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Details for her Celebration of Life will be shared as soon as they are available. Cremation has taken place and Erika will later be laid to rest beside her beloved grandparents at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Erika’s...



