Obituaries

Willie Joe Holmes was born February 26, 1928 in Vernon, TX. In 1930 his family moved to Idabel, OK, where he attended school and graduated in 1946. October 5, 1946 WJ joined the army and served on the southern island of Japan, Kyishu. He was honorably discharged March

Colleen Ann Belisle, 88, of Timnath, CO, passed away on September 7, 2025. She was born October 30, 1936, in Ogallala, NE, to Theodore and Marjorie McGinley.

Arleta D. Bauch, 81 of Holdrege formerly of Kearney passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kearney with Pastor Nicolas Jenswold officiating. Inurnment will be held at Valentine Cemetery at a later date.

Raymond Lawrence Black, age 61 of Valentine, NE, passed away on July 10, 2025, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Raymond was born on December 22, 1963, in Omaha, NE to Charles and Leona (Phipps) Black, the eldest of four siblings.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hollie Dale Holscher Hanna, who died on July 20, 2025, at the age of 74, at Great Plains Health Center in North Platte, NE. Hollie was born on August 18, 1950, in Ogallala, NE to Paige Corinne Mehl Holscher and Richard LaVonne Holscher.

Jerry E. Nelson, 81, a longtime Sioux Falls resident, entered into his Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Dougherty Hospice Care Center.

Joseph “Joe” Michael Vossler, born on May 6, 1984 in Geneva, NE, passed away on August 10, 2025. Known to his loved ones as Joe, he lived a life that was filled with passion for his work and hobbies. He was employed at Danielski Farms and took great pride in his work as a farmer and ranch hand in Valentine, NE. His dedication to his craft was evident in the vibrant fields that flourished under his diligent care.

Clara Elaine Olmsted of Valentine, NE, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by family and prayer. Born in Madison County, NE, to Cloyd Kilpatrick Sr.

Sharon, beloved Mom, Grammy, and friend, joined Jesus and so many loved ones in Heaven on August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving and devoted children in the comfort of her home. Sharon Kay (Patterson) Jacobs was born on October 16, 1937 to Ronald and Katherine (Schaefer) Patterson in North Platte, NE.