Obituaries

Doris Marie (Schaefer) Flohr died January 24, 2024 at home, surrounded by her family, at the age of 92. Doris was born June 20, 1931 to Helen (Harms) and Fred Schaefer in Valentine. At a young age the family moved to Scottsbluff. The family operated the West End Grocery Store until it closed. Doris graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1949.

Cynthia Jane Williams was born July 25, 1940 to Relly and Dorothy (Madison) Williams. She passed away December 19, 2023 at the Rock County Hospital in Bassett.

Russel Darold Lurz, age 56, of Fremont died January 15, 2024. He was born February 19, 1967, in Valentine.

Norma Jean Porath passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff at Harbor Senior Care in Lincoln. Norma was born November 29, 1935, and baptized May 9, 1937, in Millboro SD.

Ivy Michelle Hawkins passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, girlfriend, and friend. She could be very serious but so fun loving. She loved art, music, photography, sunsets, animals, sushi, and cheese! She loved her siblings and family very much. Cooking was a big part of her life. Her smile was contagious. She recently started a job as a med-aide that she was proud of. She will be sorely missed by all those that loved her including her parents, Ryan and Tara Kay; her brothers, Riley Hawkins and Zachary Kay; grandparents, aunts and countless friends that cherished the privilege of knowing her.

Dale R. Kyser, 71, of Oshkosh passed away December 29, 2023, at Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh. Dale’s funeral service was held on January 9, 2024, at the Tiger Den in Lewellen. A private burial will be on January 11, 2024, at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, south of Crookston.

Sena Mae (Johnson) Richard was born in Rosebud, SD on October 30, 1980 to Connie Cox and Ray Johnson. She married the love of her life, Michael Richard, on February 29, 2012.

Cecelis Ablan Johnson was born on November 22, 1967, in Mindanao, Philippines, to Alejandro Ablan and Victoria Galano Gantala. After a courageous battle with cancer where her faith allowed her to exceed all expectations, she passed away in her beloved home on December 21, 2023, in Valentine.

Shirley Tate, age 88 of Winner, SD, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 at the Winner Long Term Care Center. She was born to Earl and Christine (Schmidt) Luedke on July 26, 1935 in Todd County, SD.

Marlene was born May 26, 1942 to Charles and Frank (Anderson) Faubion in Cody. She departed this life on December 4, 2023 in Mossyrock, WA at the age of 81.