Obituaries

Harold Dean Carrier, affectionately known as Hal, by friends, and Poppy or Pop Pop, by family, passed away peacefully February 23, 2024, at the age of 84. Born July 30, 1939 to Harley and Charlotte Carrier (nee Emmons) in Seneca, Hal was raised in Valentine, in the beautiful Sandhills of Nebraska. He graduated from Valentine High School and completed a teaching degree in physical education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for two years He met Katherine Ann Adams and the two were married in 1969.

Audrey Grace Kreycik, 93, passed away February 12, 2024. She was born August 6, 1930 to Harold and Eva (Carpenter) Barnes in Neligh. She was one of two daughters and four sons. When Audrey turned nine the Barnes family moved to Valentine where Harold was the manager of the Standard Service Station. Audrey attended public schools and graduated from Valentine High School in 1948. She excelled in drama, winning awards for humorous readings.

A woman of strong faith and immense grace, Clara Shelbourn went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 21, 2024, at Edgewood in Pierre with her children at her side. A prayer service will be held Friday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Isburg Funeral Home with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to the service. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Pierre with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service it will be live streamed on her obituary page on Isburg Funeral Chapel’s website.

Betty Corinne Joseph, 85, was born in Valentine, September 2, 1938. She passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024.

Audrey Grace Kreycik, 93, passed away February 12, 2024. She was born August 6, 1930 to Harold and Eva (Carpenter) Barnes in Neligh. She was one of two daughters and four sons. When Audrey turned nine the Barnes family moved to Valentine where Harold was the manager of the Standard Service Station. Audrey attended public schools and graduated from Valentine High School in 1948. She excelled in drama, winning awards for humorous readings.

Hastings resident Brian Bernard Nollette, 63, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at his home. Services were held Monday, February 19, 2024, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers and Father Lou Nollette officiating. Burial followed at Parkview Cemetery.

Carolyn J. (West) Grooms, age 74, of Centennial, CO, passed away February 3, 2024. She was born April 21, 1949, in Stuart. Carolyn was a beautiful, selfless, dedicated, hardworking, and loving individual. She possessed strength and tenacity that inspired those around her. Carolyn had a passion for golf, music, and above all, her family. She was known for her phenomenal cooking skills, creative decorating, and being a gracious host.

Marian F. Patterson, age 88, of Valentine, passed away, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala Monday, February 5, 2024. Marian was born November 24, 1935, in Gothenburg, to Hiddie and Edna (Feis) Kuhlman. She grew up on the family farm three miles outside of Gothenburg.

Lynn Mark Schaefer, born April 26, 1927, in Valentine, peacefully journeyed to his eternal rest February 3, 2024. Lynn was the third of six children born to Ted and Kathryn (Howe) Schaefer.

Barbara Florence ( Hahn) Colburn was born March 19, 1934 to Florence Emma and Otis DeWit Hahn. Barb was born in her family’s place north of Valentine. She peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024 in her own home.