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01/30/2026

Calvin John Nolke 100, passed away January 27, 2026, in Bayard, NE. Calvin’s funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 3rd, 11:00 A.M. at The Vine United Methodist Church, 2002 4th Ave., Scottsbluff, NE. Online condolences may be made by viewing Calvin’s memorial page at
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Calvin came into the world on a cold March 6th morning in 1925. Born to Herman and Nellie Nolke on the homestead south of Lyman. Kept by the stove in a shoe box for a while. Calvin grew up on the farm and attended Bog view school through 8th grade. Then he went to Lyman High School in his freshman year. When WWII broke out Calvin talked his mother into signing for him to join the Navy. He was 16. He was honorably discharged November 16, 1945, and joined the Naval Reserve program for another 6 years.

Calvin married the love of his life, Edythe Eva Parcell in California on October 3, 1945, before his discharge. They traveled by train to St. Louis, MO and back to San Francisco, they remained in California and Calvin became an Iron worker. Calvin traveled to many areas to help build dams, bridges and high-rise buildings. He went to Alaska for 6 months to work on the DEW Line. After that he decided, he did not want to raise a family in California and wanted to move back to Nebraska and farm south of Lyman, Nebraska, and remained a farmer until he retired.

Calvin had a strong sense of family and cherished all members of his family, sisters, brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews and his grandchildren and their children.

Calvin is survived by his children; Susie Sporer, Vivian & Terry Specht, Judy & Gary Schmunk and son Calvin Nolke Jr., and Kristi. 8 Grandchildren: Vivian & Glyn McCord, Karin & Lon Drollinger, Terry & Sam Specht, Susan & Kurt McCunniff, Scott & Rebecca Schmunk, Kindra & Josh Liss, C.J. Nolke and Kyle Nolke. Great Grandchildren: Max McCord, Alex McCord, Sara Specht Gray, T.J. Specht, Justin Liss, Ryenne Liss, Evan Drollinger, Sofia Drollinger and Miles McCanniff, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, sisters; Dorothy Spath, Emogene Terwilliger, Murial Frahm, Lucille Nickal, Helen Nolke, Lola Walker, Irma Potter and their husbands and his baby brother Carl Nolke, many nieces and nephews and his wife Edythe Eva of 64 years.

Calvin always said he had a wonderful life and thanked God for that.

01/28/2026

Harriett Stratton Funeral Service

01/27/2026

Ken Austin Funeral Service

01/24/2026

Ken Austin, 66, of Bayard, NE peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after battling ALS. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bridgeport, NE with Pastor Peter Preus officiating. Services will be livestreamed on Bridgman Funeral Home page. Interment will follow at Oregon Trail Memorial Park Cemetery in Bridgeport. In lieu of any flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bridgeport or ALS in the Heartland, 1915 N. 121st St., Omaha, NE 68154. Online condolences may be made by viewing Ken’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Bridgeport is entrusted with arrangements.
Ken was born Sept. 10, 1959, in Glasgow, MT to Terry (Allen) and Alvin (Ernie) Austin. He was reborn in the waters of Holy Baptism on Febr. 17, 1991, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Collins, CO. In May of that same year, he and Janet Martin, of Bridgeport, NE, were united in marriage. He and Jan traveled to Russia in 1999, and adopted two two-year olds, Daniel and Maria.
Ken worked hard growing up, helping his parents’ commercial fishing enterprise on Fort Peck Reservoir in northeast Montana as well as their Duck Creek Supper Club. He spent much of his free time racing dirt bikes and stockcars. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degree in computer information systems from Regis University in Denver, CO. As a self-described “computer nerd” Ken worked in several tech companies in the Denver metro area before landing at Oracle. The evolution of the internet created the opportunity for Ken to work remotely; so in 2001 he, Jan, and their two toddlers moved to Bayard, NE and built a strawbale house. Over the following years, he built up a small cow-calf operation as a relief from his computer screen.
Ken is survived by his wife Jan and son Daniel of Bayard; daughter Maria (Anthony) Watson and grandson Ryker of Lindon, UT; siblings Debi Miller and Wade (Vanessa) Austin of Billings, MT; Brian (Jenny) Austin of Glasgow, MT; Don Allen of San Marcos, CA; and many extended family.
He was preceded in death by his mother Terry Austin, father and stepmother Ernie and Donna Mae Austin, parents in-law Ruben and Paula Martin, and nephew Cody Stensland.

01/24/2026

Harriett Lorraine (Martin) Strutton, a blessed child of God was born September 14, 1928, the second of six children to Claude and Velma (Schiller) Martin in Sidney, NE and peacefully went to her heavenly home in the early hours of January 22, 2026, at Monument Rehab and Care Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Her funeral service will be held at 10am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff, Pastor Found officiating. Viewing will be on Tuesday at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff from 5-7pm. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 180398 US-26, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Memorials may be given in care of St. John's Lutheran Church, 2220 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361. Online condolences may be made by viewing Harriett’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Harriett became a child of God through Holy Baptism November 11, 1928, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Sidney, NE. Continuing her spiritual growth she publicly confessed her faith on her Confirmation Day May 19, 1950, at St. John’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Scottsbluff, NE, along with her sister Betty.
Harriett married Hubert Strutton on June 28, 1974, in Las Cruces, New Mexico and became a mother to his younger children, Rhonda and David, and several years later to grandson Eric. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert, her sisters, Lois Wiggs, Inez Young, Claudia Martin, and Betty Grubbs, and niece Valarie (Grubbs) Olson.
Harriett is survived by her brother, Donald Martin and his daughter, niece Lorrie Edney (Rick) of Wellington, NV; children Rhonda (Strutton) Cook, David Strutton, and in particular, grandson Eric Strutton, and several more grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Waskom, Texas; her adopted daughter Jana Henderson of Springfield, Missouri; niece Mary Wiggs of Las Cruces, New Mexico; nephew Travis Grubbs of Gowanda, New York; and numerous grand-nieces/nephews.
Harriett was not afraid of finding work; after leaving Victory Hill School near Scottsbluff, she briefly held a store clerk job in Sidney, Nebraska before her aunt, Bertha Schiller, suggested finding a position at Sioux Ordnance Depot outside of Sidney, where she was joined shortly after by her sister Lois. Harriett ventured on to the higher paying job further out in the field at the bomb shed, defusing bombs. She and Lois then moved out on their own into an apartment and enjoyed independence and making their own decisions. After Lois married and moved away, Harriett moved to Alliance to attend nursing school, obtaining her LPN at St. Joseph Hospital in 1962. During her nursing school years, she sold Stanley Home Products and Tupperware. Harriett and her sisters enjoyed crocheting, traveling, gardening, picnics, and hiking when they could get together. Harriett moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico about 1970 where she held a nursing position at Memorial General Hospital until she married Hubert. They moved to Waskom, Texas shortly after, where they lived and raised their family until Hubert passed away August 1, 1985.
After moving back to Scottsbluff in 1993 to care for her elderly mother, Harriett renewed her membership and became a faithful member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff in May 1993, where she was nourished in her faith through God’s Holy Word and Sacraments. She lived her faith through worship, Bible study, and participation in the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. This was evidenced throughout her life, in caring for family, friends and others. All thanks to God our Father, with Jesus His Son and Blessed Holy Spirit for making Harriett His child and providing her with an eternal home in Heaven. The family gratefully acknowledges the ministry and support of Pastor Philip and Char Found to Harriett over the years, the thorough care and kindness of Dr. Serozan Amroliwalla M.D., and family friends Eva Forbs and Tammy Hernandez for their many kindnesses to Harriett and hospitality to out-of-town family. Special thanks to Brookstone Hospice, Harriett’s neighbors, Church Secretaries Julia and Roxi, the LWML ladies, and fellow church member Marilyn, who provided support as well.

01/21/2026

Francis Lloyd Mix, 96, of Gering, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home. His memorial service will be held at 10am on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will take place at the Broadwater Cemetery at a later time. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials will be given to Panhandle Humane Society or a shelter of your choice. Online condolences may be made by viewing Francis’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Francis Lloyd Mix was born in Port Orchard Washington on August 15, 1929, to Floyd Maxson Mix and Minnie (Jorgensen) Mix. Francis grew up in Hay Springs Nebraska. In 1949 he married Deloris Bredenkamp and they had 2 children.
In 1952 he enlisted in the Army until 1954 where he became a corporal in the Korean war.
In the early years he worked for Aero freight. He then worked for Culligan and also ran the gas station on 3rd street for Don Cheatle. He really liked delivering fuel where he met and made a lot of new friends. He then worked selling cars for Wegner Chevrolet. In 1972 he married Carole Peters. They ran Trailerville Court together. For a time, he had his own car sales on Flack Avenue in Alliance.
They later moved to Gering Nebraska. Francis drove bus for Ameristar for 17 years. He loved this job taking trips to Prairie Wind Casino and to Denver.
Francis and Carole loved going to sporting events for their grandchildren. They won an award for going to so many events. Francis loved old cars and spent most of his retirement fixing them up. He was a jokester and loved going to coffee with his buddies. He was deeply loved and will be missed. He was very fortunate to live to be 96 years old and stay in his home. He had amazing caregivers.
Over the years Francis has gotten several dogs from the animal shelter. He deeply loved his dog, Mindy.
He is survived by his daughter Mary Bently and son Myron Mix; his stepdaughters Allene (Paul) Dowling and Vylena (Rod) Prochazka; 8 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
He is proceeded in death by his parents and siblings Maxine Bodey, Vetta Dahman, Tommy Mix and Adabel Lundy.

01/19/2026

Doris Christel Holloway, 82, passed away on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at Regional West Medical Center. Visitation will be held at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska at 10:00 am. Burial will take place afterwards at approximately 2:30 pm at Wheatland Cemetery in Wheatland, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donation, in memoriam, to the Panhandle Humane Society. Online condolences may be made by viewing Doris’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Doris was born in Luxembourg to Antoni and Helene (Schleder) Friedrich. She lived in Germany until 1965. She was educated at a high school run by Ursuline nuns.
Doris met her future husband, Huland Holloway, who was stationed in Germany with the United States Air Force, in 1963. She came to the United States in 1965, and they were married in Laramie, WY.
To this union three children were born, David, Clifford, and Kerstin. Her husband died in 1988.
Doris was a dedicated wife and mother. She had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed the outdoors and visiting state parks. She was an avid amateur photographer. She loved her family pets as well as flower gardening.
Doris is survived by her children David (Beth) Holloway, Clifford (Kathy) Holloway, and Kerstin Hakl, her grandchildren Staci, Bridget, Aaron, Nathan, Darian, Megan, Tony and Joshua, and a great grandchild Hugo.

01/15/2026

Tyler Rein Staman, 77, passed away December 13th, 2025 at his home in Scottsbluff, NE. A family viewing was held on December 22nd, 2025 at Bridgman Funeral Home and was cremated per his wishes. Tyler’s memorial service will be held, Saturday, January 17th, 2:00 P.M. at The Vine United Methodist Church, 2002 4th Ave Scottsbluff, NE. Online condolences may be made by viewing Tyler’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Tyler Rein Staman was born on April 5th, 1948, in Scottsbluff, NE to Harry and Eliza (See) Staman.
He married Kathy Henrickson and from this union daughters Kristi, Tina and Kimberly were born. They divorced in 1975.
Tyler later married Katherine Dunn and to this union a son, Casey, was born. They divorced in 1982.
Tyler was in a relationship and son Ty was born.
Tyler lastly married Jody Bruce and gained four stepsons: Marcus Kelly, JR Kelly, Garret Elliott and Stephen Elliott. Tyler and Jody were three months short of being married twenty-five years.
If you knew Tyler, you knew he was a great story-teller, had an awesome smile, an infectious laugh and never met a stranger. Tyler was a trucker all of his life, travelling coast to coast and in excess of 4,000,000 miles under his belt.
Tyler is survived by wife Jody; daughters: Kristi (Jeff) Weiss, Kimberly (Gabe) Terreson; sons: Casey (Sammi) Staman and Ty Staman; sisters: Teckla (Tim) Naab, Holly (Jimmy) George, Lissa (Rick) Wangler and Tonita Wilber; brother Hap (Joyce) Staman; step-son’s: JR (Kayla)Kelly, Garret (Carissa) Elliott and Stephen (Heidi) Elliott. Tyler had thirteen grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and four step grandchildren. He will also be missed by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by parents Harry and Eliza Staman-Nye, stepfather Jack Nye, sister Judy Reynoldsen, brother Jeff Staman, daughter Tina Staman, grandson Kaleb Staman and stepson Marcus Kelly.
“Love and We Will Miss You Bunches”

01/14/2026

Carol Joann Hendren (Flickinger) passed away peacefully on January 10th, 2026, at her home in Cheyenne Wyoming at the age of 90. A private viewing was held on January 12th at Bridgman Funeral Home with Jones Mortuary in Mitchell entrusted with the arrangements. A celebration of life graveside is planned for June 27, 2026, at Mitchell City Cemetery at 10am to allow out of town family members to attend. Announcements for the event will be provided via the newspaper and Facebook.
Carol was born April 20,1935 in Denver Colorado and adopted as an infant by Nora and Eugene Flickinger of Mitchell. She attended school in the Mitchell School systems, graduating from Mitchell High School in 1953. She married Robert L. Hendren in 1953, enjoying 60 years of marriage before his passing. She resided in Mitchell her whole life before moving to Cheyenne in 2014 to be closer to family.
Carol worked at the Morrill beanery early in her adulthood and later transitioned to working as a legal secretary for the G. Randolph Reed law practice until her retirement. She was very active in the community of Mitchell including a lifelong membership within the United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school. She served on the Mitchell Planning Commission and served one term as Mayor of Mitchell.
Carol enjoyed supporting her children in their activities, crocheting prayer shawls, playing the slots in South Dakota, and bingo at her retirement home. She also enjoyed the simple pleasures in life such as spending time with family, baking her famous chocolate chip cookies, serving up her notorious potato salad and chocolate balls for the family at Christmas. She loved to play cards, spend time with friends and was known to cheat from time to time at croquet. She was an avid Husker fan, spending many hours watching the University of Nebraska athletics, particularly football and volleyball.
Carol is survived by her sister-in-law, Pat Flickinger of Douglasville, GA, daughter, Sally Nelson of Northglenn, CO, daughter Lisa and spouse Tim Hullinger of Frederick, CO and son Kyle Hendren and spouse Valle (Barkus) of Cheyenne Wyoming. She was blessed to be Grandma/Grams to 8 grandchildren and Grannie to 14 great grandchildren. She was also Aunt to numerous nieces and nephews.

01/13/2026

Sherry Lynn Popp, 76, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with details to follow. Online condolences may be made by viewing Sherry’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Sherry was born on July 28, 1949, in Alliance, Nebraska to Helen and Harvey Trussel. She was married December 10th, 1967 to Terry Popp. She was a lifetime resident of the Platte Valley Area. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sisters; and one brother.
She is lovingly survived by her sons, Dan (Pam) Popp of Gardner, Kansas, and Alex Popp of Gering, Nebraska; her cherished grandson, Coltyn Popp of Kansas City, Kansas; and her siblings, Ron (Bonnie) Trussel of Littleton, Colorado, Penny Rupp of San Tan Valley, Arizona, and Jim (Robyn) Trussel of Ness City, Kansas.
Sherry worked as a cook at Heritage Estates for 30 years, where her care, dedication, and talent in the kitchen touched countless lives. Known as a great cook, she took pride in feeding others and found joy in making people happy.
Sherry had a warm, outgoing personality and could strike up a conversation with anyone she met. She loved bowling, diamond art beading, and bingo, but above all, she treasured time spent with her family. Her kindness, laughter, and welcoming spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

01/10/2026

Edna Mae Schieber-Covalt, 90, of Scottsbluff, passed quietly on January 5, 2026, in Scottsbluff, Ne. There will be a celebration of life at the Angora Community Center on January 24, 2026, from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Please no flowers. Memorials may be sent to the Broadwater Fire Department. Cards may be sent to Schieber, 23 South St. Gering, Ne 69341. Online condolences may be made by viewing Edna’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.
Born north of Alliance, Nebraska April 30, 1935, to Christopher and Minnie Ackerman of Alliance. Edna graduated from Alliance High School in 1953.
She married Dwayne (Dutch) K. Schieber in 1954. Two children were born to this union, Dale Schieber and Patty Schramm.
Edna worked as a laborer and care giver in the Scotts bluff/Gering area for many years.
Dutch passed in August of 1964. She then remained single until she met the love of her life John Covalt. On February 14, 2000, they were married in Valentine, Nebraska. They resided on the Covalt Ranch north of Broadwater together, until John went to the Bridgeport nursing home in 2024. John passed away March 1, 2025.
Edna was preceded in death by, her mother Minne, father Christopher, brothers Harold, Dwayne, Leon and Billie Ackerman, in-laws Myrtle and Carl Schieber and Bert Baxter, also by Johns parents Lewis and Catherine Covalt, along with grandson Joseph Zeiler.
She is survived by her son Dale Schieber (Sherry Fibelstad) of Gering Ne, daughter Patty (Jim) Schramm of Hay Springs Ne, special near daughter Carol Siefers, three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

01/10/2026

Doris Jean Weitzel passed away peacefully, on January 5, 2026, at the Mitchell Care Center at the age of 90 with family and friends by her side. The visitation and gathering with the family will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Jones Mortuary in Mitchell, Nebraska. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at The Vine United Methodist Church in Mitchell, Nebraska with Pastor Rick Reisig officiating. Interment will follow at the Mitchell City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to The Vine United Methodist Church in Mitchell, Nebraska or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made by viewing Doris’s memorial page at www.jones-mortuary.com. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell is entrusted with arrangements.
Doris Jean Weitzel was born February 17, 1935, in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, to Cecil and Dorothy (Roberts) Harmon. She attended elementary school in Buffalo Gap, South Dakota, and high school in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
She graduated from the South Dakota Business School in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her first job after graduating from college was working in the office at the VA Hospital in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
After college, she married George Raymond Leach. They were blessed with three sons, Jeffrey, Craig, and Kevin. Unfortunately, George passed away at a young age due to injuries from an automobile accident.
She later met Elwood Weitzel, with whom she was married to for 59 years. They made their home in Mitchell, Nebraska, where they farmed and ranched for many years. Doris could be found operating farm equipment, irrigating, and herding and working cattle. After marrying Elwood, she gained two bonus children, Wendy and Eric.
During her lifetime, she was a member of The Vine United Methodist Church of Mitchell, where she was active in the church auxiliary. She was a member of the Mitchell American Legion auxiliary; a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution; board member and secretary of the North Platte Valley Irrigation Association; a member of the Pen Women Club; a member of the Scotts Bluff County Willing Workers Homemaker’s Club, holding titles of president, vice-president, secretary, historian, and treasurer. Every summer, she volunteered at the Scotts Bluff County Fair. She was a judge at local high schools, for speech competitions and spelling bees. During her school years, she participated in spelling bees taking first place on many occasions. During and after high school, she played in a polka/Dutch hop band, traveling throughout South Dakota and adjoining states. She was proficient in playing the piano, organ, keyboard, harmonica, tambourine, saxophone, and accordion. Although she could read music, most of the songs she played were played by ear. She made wedding cakes and birthday cakes for many people, did clay sculpturing, gardening, was an excellent cook, and participated in art shows, where she sold many of the paintings she had done. If there was a good auction on Saturday, you could find her at the auction or a garage sale on the way home. She loved antiques and any unique knick-knack she could find. Every summer, she would scout the garage sales and buy stuffed animals to put in the children’s grab bags at the fair. Doris spent many hours researching her family genealogy lineage and painted a family tree. She and Elwood loved to travel to Deadwood, South Dakota, to play the slot machines and drive through Custer State Park. She always called South Dakota home.
She wrote short stories and poetry, of which some of her writings were published. One poem she was especially proud of was her poem “Big Boys Never Cry” which she entered into a poetry contest and won first place. This poem was then published and entered into the records of the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her children Jeffrey (Susan) Weitzel; Craig (Cindy) Weitzel; Kevin (Donna) Weitzel; Wendy Lewandowski (fiancé Jay Neibauer); Eric (Carree) Weitzel; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Donald Harmon and sister-in-law Mariann, her brother Edward Harmon, her husband George Leach, her husband Elwood Weitzel, and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, and a niece.
The family wishes to give a special thanks to the Mitchell Care Center staff for giving exceptional care to Doris during her stay.

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