Obituaries

James "Jim" Peterson

James "Jim" Peterson

Mar 1, 2026

James “Jim” Scott Peterson, 59, of Beaver Crossing, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Oshkosh, Nebraska, with interment to follow at Antelope Valley Cemetery north of Oshkosh.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with funeral...

Betty Tophoj

Betty Tophoj

Mar 1, 2026

Betty Tophoj, 102, of Oshkosh passed away Sunday morning, March 1, 2026 at the Garden County Health Services Nursing Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with Pastor Scotty Ray officiating. Burial will follow in the Oshkosh City Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 3:00 to 6:00 pm Wednesday at the Holechek-Bondegard...

Linda Kleist

Linda Kleist

Feb 26, 2026

Linda Louise Thelander Kleist age 80 of Ovid, CO, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at Sedgwick County Health Center.

A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at the Oshkosh City Cemetery.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Kleist family.

Family and friends can leave condolences at...

Carl Snell

Carl Snell

Feb 19, 2026

Carl L. Snell, 74, of Chappell, Nebraska passed away February 19th, 2026 at Sedgwick County Hospital. The family was present when Carl passed away.

Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys and grandkids. He enjoyed sharing his love of auto mechanics with his sons.

Carl was the youngest son of Verling and Ferne L. (Newman) Snell. He was born in Wood...

Gail Dykman

Gail Dykman

Feb 10, 2026

Gail Dykman was called home into the presence of her Lord & Savior on February 10, 2026.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Oshkosh and Chappell is in charge of arrangements & cremation has taken place. Private graveside services have taken place.

Gail was born in the Taylor hospital in Sidney on March 13th 1941. Her parents were Donald Edwin Erickson and Doris (Thurston)...

Arthur Breazeale

Arthur Breazeale

Feb 10, 2026

Arthur Ray Breazeale, 64, of Chappell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on February 10th, 2026.

Art was born May 18, 1961, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Orville and Helen Breazeale. He had fond memories as a child of growing up in Cheyenne around lots of family. He graduated from high school in Cheyenne before serving his country in the United States...

Eugene Schroeder

Eugene Schroeder

Feb 4, 2026

Eugene Lynn Schroeder, (COACH) 80, of Lewellen, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in his home on February 4, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on December 30, 1945, to Roy and Dorothy Schroeder, Gene was the cherished son and only brother to his sister Deloris (Dee)Schroeder (Stevens). He grew up on the family farm, graduating from Shelton High...

William "Bill" Easter

William "Bill" Easter

Jan 11, 2026

Join us in a celebration of life for William Easter. It will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 23, 2026 at the Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home in Chappell (Corner of 5th and Lincoln) with Pastor Rich Graeff officiating.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the...

Mansel "Banjo" Rice

Mansel "Banjo" Rice

Jan 9, 2026

Mansel "Banjo" Rice, 61, of Oshkosh passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 9, 2026 near Oshkosh.

A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Lewellen Tiger Den with a meal to follow.

Memorials in Banjo's name can be made to the Oshkosh Senior Center.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the...

Marilyn Morgan

Marilyn Morgan

Jan 2, 2026

Marilyn Opal Morgan, 71, of Chappell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2026. Born on June 1st, 1954, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she lived her life with kindness, love, laughter, and enjoyed quite a few adventures.

She was a devoted wife to Barry for 28 years and was a loving mother to Kimberley and Jeremiah. Marilyn loved spending time with...

Janet Miller

Janet Miller

Dec 26, 2025

Janet “Jan” Diane Miller, a longtime resident of Lewellen, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2025. She was 68 years old.

Jan was known for her kind heart and her deep love for helping others, both young and old. She had a gentle spirit, a generous nature, and a quick wit that touched many lives.

Her compassion and care for...

Steven Bradley

Steven Bradley

Dec 20, 2025

Steven Bradley, 84, of Lewellen passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Garden County Health Services Hospital in Oshkosh.

Memorial Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the Ash Hollow Cemetery near Lewellen with Pastor Scotty Ray officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the United States Marine Corp. We invite all who knew...

Bob Pressler

Bob Pressler

Dec 11, 2025

Bob Pressler, 86, of Lewellen passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 peacefully in his home.

Per Bob’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial Services are being planned for June 2026.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Pressler family.

Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.

Bob was born December 13, 1938 to James and Blanche Pressler in New Castle,...

Lloyd Winkelman

Lloyd Winkelman

Nov 30, 2025

Lloyd Winkelman, 89, of Dalton passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm Friday January 16, 2026 at United Church of the Plains in Dalton on what would have been Lloyd and Johnadene’s 69th wedding anniversary. Private family burial will be held in the Dalton Cemetery...

Ione "Becky" Patterson

Ione "Becky" Patterson

Oct 28, 2025

Ione (Becky) Patterson, age 98, of Oshkosh, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Garden County Nursing Home in Oshkosh, NE.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Oshkosh Methodist Church with Pastor Maynard McCarthy officiating. Burial will follow in the Ash Hollow Cemetery near Lewellen.

In lieu of flowers...

Judith Hauk

Judith Hauk

Oct 25, 2025

Judith Hauk, 85, of Oshkosh passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 7, 2025 at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Oshkosh with Father Bryan Ernest and Deacon Dixon Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials in Judy’s name...

Jaquenette Wilmoth

Jaquenette Wilmoth

Oct 21, 2025

Jaquenette G. Wilmoth was born on November 6, 1963, to Robert and Rose Greer. She grew up with a love of music (which played constantly in their home) and reading, which she later passed on to all six of her surviving children.

Jackie met her soul mate, Roy, in 1979. They went on several adventures, including working for a friend’s carnival...

Gary Fisher

Gary Fisher

Oct 19, 2025

It is with a deep sadness that we share the sudden passing of Gary Dean Fisher, 67. He was taken from our lives on Sunday, October 19th, 2025.

Gary’s journey began on January 13th, 1958. He was born to Stanley R. Fisher and Edna M. (Bunch). Years later, Stanley would remarry, and Frances L. (Leftwich) would join the family. Gary was...

David "Dave" Noland

David "Dave" Noland

Oct 3, 2025

David (Dave) Noland passed peacefully on October 3rd, 2025, at Garden County Health Services with his loving family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held on October 10th, 2025, at 1:30 PM at the Catholic Church in Oshkosh with graveside to follow at Antelope Valley Cemetery. Following services, the family has asked that everyone join them at the Truck Shop...

Cristy Amen

Cristy Amen

Oct 2, 2025

Cristy Amen, 66, of Chappell passed away October 2, 2025 in her home.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 10, 2025 at the Ash Hollow Cemetery in Lewellen. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the Chappell Golf Course.

Memorials in Cristy’s name can be made to Adopt-A-Dog in Chappell.

Holechek-Bondegard...