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Scottsbluff Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsbluff, Nebraska area

Donna Louise Diers

Donna Louise Diers

Jan 19, 2024

Donna Louise Diers, 75, of Gering, Nebraska passed away Friday January 19, 2024, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. No formal services will be held, but a small family gathering will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Condolences may be mailed to Greg Diers, PO Box 21106, Cheyenne WY...

Margaret "Margy" Ann Schafer

Margaret "Margy" Ann Schafer

Jan 11, 2024

Margaret “Margy” Ann Schafer, 93, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Heritage Estates in Gering. Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to Monument Bible Church or the Festival of Hope. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Margy’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Survivors include...

Gerald LeRoy Zitterkopf

Gerald LeRoy Zitterkopf

Jan 9, 2024

Gerald Zitterkopf, 64, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his daughters at his side. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and no services are planned at this time. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Gerald’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Gerald was born in Grass Valley, California...

William J. Schultz Jr.

William J. Schultz Jr.

Jan 9, 2024

William J. Schultz Jr., 82, of Morrill, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, in the comfort of his home near Morrill. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Morrill. A Rosary will...

Austin James Descharme

Austin James Descharme

Jan 3, 2024

Austin James Descharme, 29, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Mitchell, Nebraska.  A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, January 12, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jon Simpson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery in Mitchell, Nebraska.  Cremation has taken place.  Memorials may be made...

Edward Orozco

Edward Orozco

Dec 27, 2023

Edward Orozco, 68, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at his home after his wife, JoAnn, kissed him and told him she loved him. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Pastor Randy Brotzman officiating. Cremation has taken place in accordance...

Marion "Micki" S. Applegate

Marion "Micki" S. Applegate

Dec 23, 2023

Marion "Micki" Sue Applegate, 68, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in the comfort of her home. A celebration of her life will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Robidoux RV Park Building located at 5855 Five Rocks Road in Gering, Nebraska. Cremation...

Stan Slater

Stan Slater

Dec 18, 2023

Stanley Ray Slater, 95, of Scottsbluff, Neb., passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.  A joint memorial service for Stan and his wife, Bunni, who preceded him in death just four days prior, will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes.  Online condolences may be expressed...

Bunni Slater

Bunni Slater

Dec 14, 2023

Bernice “Bunni” Rose Slater, beloved owner of The Cat’s Meow, 88, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2023, in Scottsbluff. A memorial service will be held at a later date and cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Bunni’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Bunni was born September 7,...

Julian E. Cervantes

Julian E. Cervantes

Dec 9, 2023

Julian E. Cervantes, 68, of Hemingford, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Fr. Mike McDonald as celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery near Scottsbluff. The Nebraska Army National Guard and...

Maria Del Refugio Sandoval Mendez

Maria Del Refugio Sandoval Mendez

Dec 9, 2023

Maria Del Refugio Sandoval Mendez, 70, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., December 18, 2023, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Scottsbluff with Fr. Joseph Thambi as celebrant. The Rosary will be recited beginning at 10:30...

Gene D. Hascall

Gene D. Hascall

Dec 7, 2023

Gene Hascall, 90, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Community Hospital in Torrington, following a brief illness.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. He will be laid to rest at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting Gene’s obituary page viewable...

Jonathan T. Butterfield

Jonathan T. Butterfield

Dec 5, 2023

Jonathan T. Butterfield, 42, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, December 5, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date and cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made in care of his wife, Candace, to cover expenses. Online condolences may be made by visiting Jonathan’s obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.

Jonathan was born November 12, 1981,...

Lyle B. Huffman

Lyle B. Huffman

Nov 29, 2023

Lyle B. Huffman, 61, of Banner County, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Anschutz Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.  Lyle was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma in early 2021.  He recently fought a courageous battle against the West Nile virus.

A funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Monument Bible Church...

Philip Palomo

Philip Palomo

Nov 26, 2023

Philip “Fast Phil” Palomo, 73, of El Paso, TX and formerly of Gering, NE, died peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones in Mitchell, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering, with Fr. Mike McDonald as Celebrant. Burial will follow...

Joann S. Deines

Joann S. Deines

Nov 25, 2023

Joann S. Deines, 85, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023, at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, at Faith United Church of Christ in Bayard with Pastor Tom Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Bayard Cemetery. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may...

Roy Pierce Jr.

Roy Pierce Jr.

Nov 22, 2023

Roy Pierce Jr., 83, formerly of Bayard and Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Isle of Cedar Ridge in Cedar Park, Texas. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Burial will follow at the Bayard Cemetery. The United States Navy will...

Fred C. Evans Jr.

Fred C. Evans Jr.

Nov 18, 2023

Fred C. Evans Jr, 55, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.  Visitation with family present will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. Cremation will follow and a celebration of Fred’s life will be announced at a later date. Online...

Casey John Sinner

Casey John Sinner

Nov 10, 2023

Casey John Sinner, 39, of Gering, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his home. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 2, 2023, at The Rock Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska with Pastor Mike Erdman officiating. Cremation has taken place in accordance with Casey’s wishes. Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the family...

Eugene Edward Naye

Eugene Edward Naye

Nov 9, 2023

Eugene Edward Naye, 78, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife at his side, on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff. Cremation will follow. The United States Marine Corps and Gering American Legion...

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