It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Hil Monahan in Alliance, Nebraska, born in Bingham, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 95, on April 30, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Hil’s spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

Donald Baumgarten, 93, of Casselton, ND passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home. Donald Virgil Baumgarten was born Nov. 19, 1931 at Fargo, ND to Richard and Gertrude (Hans) Baumgarten. He grew up on the family farm near Durbin, ND and attended school in Durbin graduating from Lincoln High School in Casselton in 1949. Donald married Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Jabs on June 1, 1952. They made their home on a farm later moving to the home farm in the 1960’s. Donnie was a life-long farmer and raised Hereford cattle. In April of 2014, Donnie and Bobbie moved into Casselton. He continued to help on the farm until hispassing and cherished the five generation longevity of working the soil. Donald served on the Durbin Township Board, Farmers Union Board, Martin’s Lutheran Church Council. He loved playing cards and dancing. He also drove truck for Rustad’s and Cossette

Anton “Tony” Gregory, age 94, passed away on Thursday morning, March 27, 2025 at the Five Counties Nursing Home in Lemmon, SD. Service of Remembrance will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. MT at Spencer Memorial Presbyterian Church in Lemmon.  Vicar Jen Seffrood and Pastor Spencer Allen will officiate.  Following a time of fellowship and lunch at the church, burial will be at Rosebud Cemetery, Shadehill, SD. Visitation will be on Friday, April 4, 2025 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Lemmon, SD. Tony was born March 4, 1931 to Gregor and Catherine (Krivoruchka) Gregory at their family home in rural Billings County, ND. Tony was three months old when his mother passed away. He was then

Almeda Wolfgram, 90, of Baker, MT, formerly of Rhame, ND, passed away on March 21, 2025 at the Fallon County Medical Complex in Baker. Funeral Services for Almeda will be on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel in Bowman.  Pastor Terry Bagley will officiate with burial to follow in the Tuttle Cemetery. Almeda Lois (Varney) Wolfgram was born on August 25, 1934, the eldest daughter of John and Eunice Varney.  Four sisters would follow: Iris, Jean, Vera and Kassie.  The Varney’s lived on Martha Varney’s homestead (John’s mother) south of Rhame, ND.  Almeda spent her childhood herding sheep and working with cattle alongside her dad and family.  She grew to know well the joy and sorrow

November 15, 1940 – March 19, 2025 Roger D. Olson, of Rutland, was born November 15, 1940, to Joseph & Edith (Loiseau) Olson. At the age of 84, he peacefully went home to Jesus on March 19, 2025. Roger took joy in the simple things in life. He enjoyed a good laugh, a visit with a friend, a sunrise and sunset. He loved walking through the trees and watching the crick flow through his pasture. He whistled while he worked, and loved when his family would walk by his side during the work day. Loving a simple life did not detract from who he was. He was a husband, marrying Bonnie (Hyland) Olson on May 21, 1966. Together, they built a beautiful life. They seemed

We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2025, at the age of 64, Linda R. Kozik (Belle Plaine, Iowa) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She was predeceased by: her parents, Neatha Spading and Richard “Dick” Spading. She is survived by: her husband Doug; her children, Garrett Kozik (Janet), Brittani Von Roden (Bryan), Morgan Mitchell (Cory) and Bailey VanCura (Brian); and her grandchildren, Cade, Kylea, Elliotte, Harper, Huesten, Taytem, Kayleigh and Halston. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the family to be used in her honor for cancer awareness, detection and support, so that her fight may help others continue theirs.

Hugh E. Ingalls, 95, of Maurine, SD, died Wednesday, Feb.12, 2025, at Monument Health Sturgis Hospital. His loving and devoted wife of 74 years, Eleanor, died eight days earlier. Hugh was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Faith, SD. He was the second of five children born to Lawrence and Marie Ingalls. Hugh experienced hardships early in his life. His mother died when he was 9 years old, and the Depression made life difficult for the family. As a result, Hugh grew up shouldering responsibilities beyond his years. The values of honesty, hard work, perseverance and a striving for excellence instilled in him by his family and his faith in God enabled Hugh to let hardships help shape him into an effective and inspiring leader and

Eleanor (Boe) Ingalls, 94, of Maurine, SD, stepped into glory on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at Aspen Grove Assisted Living in Sturgis, SD. Eleanor LaVonne Boe was born Sept. 18, 1930, in a farmhouse near Vale, SD. She was the fourth of ten children born to Rudolph and Opal Boe. She grew up on the farm with her parents, her grandparents and many brothers. As the only girl in the family at that time, Eleanor enjoyed special treatment from her Norwegian grandparents who lived in an adjoining part of the house. When she was 8 years old, two important events happened. She finally got a sister to add to her 5 brothers, and the family moved to a ranch near Colony, Wyoming. In addition to

William “Billy” Evenson, 90, lifelong Hettinger, ND area Angus Cattleman passed away at the West River Regional Medical Center with his wife, Eleanora and his three daughters at his side on January 29, 2025. The Celebration of Billy’s Life will be Friday, February 7, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. MT at the Hettinger Lutheran Church in Hettinger, ND. Synod Authorized Minister Barb West will officiate and burial with Full Military Honors will follow at the Hettinger Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 6 at the Centennial Chapel of Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Hettinger. As the horse and buggy age was coming to a close the prairies of the Western Dakotas were growing with young families and their dreams of

Mary A. Rausch, 87, Tolstoy, SD, died Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Crestview Care Center, Chadron, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2024 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Hoven, SD, with Father J. Joseph Holzhauser, Celebrant. Interment follows at the Church Cemetery. Musicians will be Margaret Bobby and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church Choir. Musical selections will be “On Eagle’s Wings”, “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound”, “Song of Farewell”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “America the Beautiful”. Mass server will be Wyatt Huber; Eucharistic Minister will be Tom Garrity; Lector will be Kurt Rausch; and Offertory Gift Bearers will be daughters Jill and Beth, and son Kevin. Visitation commences 4:00 PM Friday at St.

Gary Wayne Vance, of Faith, SD passed away peacefully on Sunday December 29th in Rapid City South Dakota, he was 81 years young. Gary lived a life full of dedication to his family, friends, his business, and his customers. He loved the Western South Dakota plains and the families who also call it home. Gary was born June 20th, 1943, in Dupree, South Dakota to Lawrence and Lorene Vance. At an early age, his family moved to Mobridge SD. He attended elementary school and graduated from Mobridge High School in 1962. Gary and his track teammates hold the Medley Relay Race Record for the school to this day, he was fast. After graduation he began working with Nels Babcock and his father on the ranch

Jerry Schuette, 52, of Highmore, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, near Highmore, as a result of an ATV accident. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Highmore, with Pastor Shari Schwedhelm officiating. Burial will be at the Highmore Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, all at the church. Jerry Schuette was born July 4, 1972, to Jim and Judy (Wilcox) Schuette in Pierre, SD. He was raised on the family ranch near Highmore. He graduated from Highmore High School in May 1990. He attended Mitchell Tech and graduated in May 1992 with an associate’s degree in Telecommunications. After graduation, he returned to

We are sad to announce that on October 23, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Wayne Ernest Fields in Torrington, Wyoming, born in Henry, Nebraska. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Wayne Ernest’s spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life. He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Johnie Fields and Chlodean

Douglas D. Bennett of Echo, OR passed away August 18, 2024, at the age of 91. Doug and twin brother Don were born May 8, 1933, to J.W. and Marie Bennett born on a cattle and wheat ranch in Winona, WA, the twins quickly followed the lead of their two older brothers Bill and Jack and the vision of J.W. and Marie continued. The four boys were soon spending countless hours on horseback in the rough Winona countryside learning the registered Shorthorn business. With J.W. at the helm showing cattle took center stage. The Bennetts started showing and garnering champions throughout the United States. It wasn’t long before these young Bennett boys were headed to Chicago in boxcars to exhibit the Grand Champion Shorthorn bull.

James Walter Douthit, Jr. was born in St. Francis, Kansas, on July 9, 1938, to Helen (Pochop) Douthit and James Walter Douthit. He left to be with his Savior on July 22, 2024. He passed away peacefully at the Cheyenne County Village. He had four siblings: Emily, Roger, Rudolph, and Stephen. Walter was the oldest of the boys. Walter led a life centered around his Catholic faith and his family. Growing up, he attended Broadview School, the nearby country school. As a young boy he worked beside his father and brothers. He was proud of himself when he got to run a hay crew at the young age of 11 with the mules Molly and Dolly. Upon entering junior high, he was sent to the

Paul “Bill” William Schmele, age 91, passed away on July 4, 2024. Born on October 31, 1932, in Rapid City, SD, to Paul William and Sophia Anna (Karinen) Schmele, Bill attended Horse Creek Elementary School and Newell High School. Bill married Alice Blackburn on June 8, 1961, and they were blessed with six children: Nadine (Dwight) Sandoz of St. Paul, NE, Carol (Klemen) Vidic of Ljubljana, Slovenia, Mary (Nathan) Johnson of Grand Forks, ND, Joanne (Brian) Wise of Orange City, Iowa, James “Jimmy” Paul  Schmele, and Donna Phillips of Grand Forks, ND. A dedicated and passionate cattle rancher, Bill was renowned for raising registered Hereford bulls and cultivating a distinguished bloodline of Hereford cattle traced back to England. His exceptional knowledge and intuition about cattle

Lovell Kuykendall passed away on Thursday, June 27 2024, one month shy of his 87th birthday, at his home, in Cherokee, TX. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Cherokee Baptist Church in Cherokee, TX. The family will receive guests from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home in San Saba. Lovell was born in Temple, Texas on July 27, 1937 to James and Zudora Kuykendall and was raised on the family ranch in Cherokee, Texas. After graduating from Cherokee High School, Lovell continued his education at Texas A&M University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1960. Shortly after graduation he married Sandra

Lila Lou (Drybread) Churchill Lifelong cattlewoman and rancher, Lila Churchill, of Valentine, Nebraska passed away at home on June 26, 2024.  Born August 15, 1932, to Wilbur and Celia Drybread, and married to Kenneth Churchill, Lila raised two sons of her own, Brad and Linn.  There were countless other “children” that passed through her life on the ranch; she played an integral role in their upbringing too.  Some went on their way, many kept in touch through the years, and a few are considered family. Lila’s family moved to the Red Deer Ranch south of Valentine when she was a young girl, and later purchased the ranch where she lived out most of her life. Much of her childhood was spent raising, showing and selling

Keith Robert Fawcett, 64, of Ree Heights, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024, at Highmore Health, after an intense battle with cancer with his wife at his side. Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 14, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Miller, with Rev. Rhonda Wellsandt-Zell officiating.  Lunch will follow at the Miller Community Center and then burial at Morningside Cemetery, Ree Heights, SD.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024, followed by a 7:00 p.m. prayer service, at the church. Keith was born to Robert and Marjean (Diede) Fawcett as the third child of three, the only son and the 4th generation to thrive on the ranch, which would become known as Fawcett’s Elm Creek Ranch.  Showing cattle in

Eugene E. “Gene” Bock, was a beacon of strength, humbleness, and generosity, a dedicated family man, a friend to all, and a passionate advocate for agriculture education and horned Hereford cattle. Born on July 31, 1957, in Beatrice, Nebraska, Eugene was a man of deep integrity and humor. His dedication to his work and family was unmatched. His laughter was contagious; his patience, legacy, and love for his family and community, unparalleled. Eugene was a man whose grit and savvy were matched only by his love for people, Hereford cattle, and conservation. A member of the Hereford Association, the Tallgrass Prairie Association, and the Natural Resources and Conservation Service, he was a champion of land conservation, reseeding native grasses, terracing farmland, developing water sources, and