Scottsbluff Obituaries

Dec 15, 2022

Marian D. (Peckham) Mihane was born October 1, 1929, in North Platte, Nebraska to Rich Sr. and Edith Peckham of the 79 Ranch in Brady, Nebraska.  She grew up in the house her grandparents, Herman and Stella (Rich) Peckham, homesteaded.  She attended schools in Brady and graduated from Brady High School as the salutatorian in 1947.  She attended Nebraska Wesleyan...

Dec 15, 2022

Dorothy Irene Ruppel, age 97, of Scottsbluff, died Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Monument Rehab and Care in Scottsbluff.  A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andrew Griess officiating.  Viewing will be held one hour prior to service time.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery...

Dec 10, 2022

Robert Frederick Rinker, 87, of Lyman, Nebraska, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family.  A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., with viewing prior from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday, December 19, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff.  Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Morrill.  The Nebraska...

Dec 3, 2022

Dale A. Esterly, 61, of Estes Park, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at his home.  A celebration of Dale's life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. Private burial has previously taken place at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

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Dec 3, 2022

Teddy Lee Crittenden, 73, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Fr. Rayappa Konka officiating.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with Teddy’s wishes.  Memorials may...

Nov 29, 2022

Tara J. Calder, 54, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado following a brief illness.  Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor with Pastor Mike Erdman officiating. A reception for all friends...

Nov 27, 2022

Bonnie L. Iron Horse Sanchez, 63, of Scottsbluff, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at ACTS United Pentecostal Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Larry Daugherty officiating. Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.  Cremation...

Nov 26, 2022

Leonard L. Leis, 88, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, entered the arms of Jesus Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Scottsbluff, surrounded by his loving family.  A private family memorial service will be held. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Leonard’s wishes.  Memorials may be made to The Legacy of the Plains Museum or Gering American...

Nov 24, 2022

Rynelle Irene Morris, 68, of Minatare, Nebraska, passed away from a short battle with cancer Thursday, November 24, 2022, at her home.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. A private family viewing was held. Memorials may be made in care of the family and...

Nov 19, 2022

Ramon “Ray” Valdez Lucius, 74, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado following an accident.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as Celebrant. The Rosary will be...

Nov 12, 2022

It was at 6:47 a.m., Saturday, November 12, 2022, that Richard William Liljegren took his last breath and in doing so, saved three lives.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes.   A celebration of Richard’s life will be announced at a later date.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.  Online condolences may be expressed...

Nov 12, 2022

Robert L. Coover, 91, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff surrounded by family.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jeff Fiet officiating.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.  The United States Air Force...

Nov 10, 2022

Austin Chester Maddox Jr., 74, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Andrew Griess officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.  The United States Navy and Gering American Legion Post 36...

Nov 7, 2022

Monday, November 7, 2022, Heaven gained another angel, our family matriarch, our mother, and one of the most loving and caring people you could know, Maria Lozoya. She passed away at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff at the age of 97.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Our...

Nov 3, 2022

This old cowboy took his last ride November 3, 2022, in Alliance, Nebraska, with his special niece, Mariah Brady, nephew-in-law, Jason Butler, his great niece, Caleigh Brady and her children, Ava and Sage Poor Bear, as his side.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and a service will be held at a later date. Online condolences...

Nov 1, 2022

Kenneth E. Zier, 94, formerly of rural Bayard, departed this earthly life and went to the arms of his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at the Western Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Scottsbluff. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Bayard Cemetery in Bayard, Nebraska, with Pastor Jake Roberts officiating. The Nebraska Army National...

Oct 28, 2022

Mary Quijas Gonzales, 89, of Lakewood, Colorado, died peacefully surrounded by family on October 28th, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 1102 12th Ave, Scottsbluff, Nebraska, on Friday, November 11, 2022, with a Rosary beginning at 10 a.m., followed by the Mass.  A reception will be held afterwards. Cremation has...

Oct 18, 2022

Jeanne Marie Matthews, 78, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at The Residency Care Center with her husband and children by her side. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Scottsbluff, with Rev. Erin Rath and Rev. Robert Manasek officiating. A reception will follow...

Oct 17, 2022

Geraldine “Jeri, Grammy” Margaret Bamrick, 83 years young, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Greg Bamrick officiating.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with...

Oct 14, 2022

Lynne Jacobsen, 72, of Belen, New Mexico passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at her home.  A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 24, 2022, at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Scottsbluff with Rev. Erin Rath officiating. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Lynne’s wishes.  Memorials may be made in care of...