Obituaries

Richard “Dick” Whipple was born October 26, 1940 in Rosebud, SD to Alex “Bob” Whipple and Carrie (Coleman) Whipple who both preceded him in death. He was the youngest of five siblings.

Carol Jean (Banek) Hutchinson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Avera Maryhouse in Pierre, SD after a courageous battle with cancer.

Denise D. Nolda, 65, of Lincoln, NE, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, at Country House in Kearney surrounded by the love of her husband, son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren, after a long and courageous battle with muscular dystrophy and dementia. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., April 11, 2025, at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m., at the Bartlett Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., April 10, 2025, at Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Visit www.hlmkfuneral. com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements.

Loretta Lynn Fish lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community. Born Tuesday, July 16, 1963 at 12:10 a.m., in Ainsworth, NE, to Harold and Annabelle Nelson. Loretta was the youngest of four girls, being the baby, her sisters always kept close tabs on her. Her sisters ensured that even when distance separated them, their bond remained strong through phone calls.

Doris Marie Cochran (née Camm) passed away December 29, 2024, in Ft. Collins, CO, at Pathways Hospice, surrounded by friends and family.

Timothy Alan Baughman, 55, of Lincoln, NE passed away March 18, 2025. Born August 5, 1969, in Mineral Wells, TX to Roger and Phyllis (Sukovaty) Baughman.

Betty Lou (Borszich) Epke was born January 6, 1928, at home in Lakeview, SD, to Julius (Jake) and Abra (Lizzie) Borszich. She received her early schooling in Lakeview, SD, and graduated from Todd County High School in 1943.

Mary Ann Reiser, 89 of Kearney, formerly of Taylor, TX passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Wel-Life Assisted Living in Kearney. Mary Ann was born June 23, 1935 in Valentine, NE to Andrew and Frances (Hostetter) Koralewski.

Lois R. Gaskins, 92, left us on March 1, 2025 at Box Butte General Hospital, Alliance, NE. She was residing in Alliance at Highland Park Assisted Living. Lois was a lifelong resident in Cherry County, she was a wise and beloved matriarch and was fondly referred to as “Mrs. Eli”. There will be a small graveside service for family and friends April 19, 2025, 1:00 p.m., MST at Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Cody, NE.

Helen Ruth Gale was born to Edson A. Gale and Jessie M.