Obituaries

Theodore "Ted" Fiesterman

Theodore "Ted" Fiesterman

Jun 4, 2025

Theodore (Ted) William Fiesterman, of Lewellen, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Ogallala Community Hospital. He was 90 years old.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Ash Hollow Cemetery near Lewellen with Brenda Tophoj, PMA officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ted’s name can be made to any entity in the...

Beverly "Bev" Loomis

Beverly "Bev" Loomis

Jun 3, 2025

Beverly Loomis, 91, of Oshkosh, Nebraska went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 3, 2025.

Beverly was born on September 7, 1933, to Johnny and Edith (Orr) McCall in Lewellen, NE. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. She remained in the area where she attended Lewellen Grade School and later graduating from Lewellen High School in...

Ronald "Ron" Rumer

Ronald "Ron" Rumer

May 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald “Ron” Joseph Rumer on May 16, 2025. Born in Box Butte, NE on September 26, 1950, Ron lived a life full of hard work, devotion, and laughter.

Ron was a farmer who spent his years cultivating crops and raising livestock. He was known for his passion for wildlife and...

Leo Porter

Leo Porter

Apr 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Leo Eldon Porter, who went home to be with Jesus on April 27th, 2025, at the age of 84. A devoted servant of God, Leo lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and service to others.

Leo devoted over 40 years to the ministry and mission of...

Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Apr 25, 2025

Joan Allen, 89, of Oshkosh passed away Friday, April 25, 2025 at the Garden County Health Services Hospital in Oshkosh surrounded by her family.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Oshkosh City Cemetery with Pastor Kerry Johnson officiating.

Memorials in Joan’s name can be made to the family for later designation.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home...

Fern Burdick

Fern Burdick

Apr 16, 2025

Fern LaVonne Burdick, 90, beloved daughter of God, went home to be with Jesus. She passed away on Wednesday, April 16, with immediate family by her side in Richland, Missouri.

Graveside service will take place at Ash Hollow Cemetery, 10 a.m., Saturday, April 26 followed by a memorial gathering at United Methodist Church on Main Street followed by refreshments.

In lieu of...

Michael White

Michael White

Apr 7, 2025

Michael L. White, 74, of Oshkosh passed away Monday, April 7, 2025 at his home.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 17, 2025 at the Oshkosh City Cemetery.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the White family.

Family and friends can leave condolences at www.bondegardfunerals.com.

He was born on July 17th, 1950, to...

Stanley McFee

Stanley McFee

Mar 31, 2025

Stanley McFee, 87, formerly of Chappell, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Omaha, NE.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the Chappell Methodist Church with Pastor Riaan Nel officiating. Burial will follow in the Chappell Cemetery.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the McFee family.

Family and friends can leave condolences...

Debra Mattock

Debra Mattock

Mar 23, 2025

Debra Mattock passed away at her home in Chappell, Nebraska, while in home hospice March 23, 2025.

No formal services are being planned.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Mattock family.

Deb was the second of three children of William Clem and Shirley Leamons, born Dec. 23, 1955, in Denver, CO, where she grew up and attended South High...

Dale A Pike

Dale A Pike

Mar 19, 2025

Dale Pike, 69, of Oshkosh passed away at 9:04 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at UHC in Aurora, Colorado.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no formal services.

Memorials in Dale’s name can be made to the family to help defray costs or via https://gofund.me/b722a954.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Pike family.

Dale Albert Pike was...

Marilyn Matson

Marilyn Matson

Mar 8, 2025

The world lost a sweet soul on March 8, 2025.

Marilyn Jean Kizer arrived on May 19, 1935 in Julesburg, Colorado to Omer and Marie (Lapp) Kizer. She was doted on as the baby of the family and the only girl of three older brothers. She graduated from Julesburg H.S. and married Edwin Gette in 1952. Marilyn welcomed sons Lawrence in...

Patricia "Pat" Berglund

Patricia "Pat" Berglund

Feb 23, 2025

Patrica "Pat" Berglund, 70, of Holdrege, formerly of Lewellen passed away early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025 at the Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Nebraska.

A memorial gathering will be held on April 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Lewellen Tiger Den, located at 504 W Hwy 26 in Lewellen, Nebraska. A private graveside service will take...

Thomas Cunningham

Thomas Cunningham

Feb 23, 2025

Thomas Cunningham, 78, of Lisco, passed away Sunday evening, February 23, 2025 at the Garden County Health Services Hospital in Oshkosh.

Memorial services will be held in the spring.

Following Thomas' wishes cremation will take place.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh is serving the Cunningham family.

A full obituary will be published when available.

Jay Queen

Jay Queen

Feb 22, 2025

Jay Queen, 75, of Lake McConaughy, passed away Saturday February 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Antelope Valley Church near Oshkosh with Dave Brown officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Antelope Valley Cemetery.

The services will be streamed live and available to...

Gerald Tremain

Gerald Tremain

Feb 21, 2025

Gerald Eugene Tremain, age 84, of Sidney, NE, passed away on February 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at the Sidney Regional Medical Center.

Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at the Sidney Faith Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Corey Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. 

The services will be streamed...

Randall "Randy" Rigney

Randall "Randy" Rigney

Feb 20, 2025

Randall “Randy" Rigney, 42, of Lewellen passed away February 20, 2025 at his home after a brief illness.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Community Wesleyan Church in Lewellen with Pastor Bruce Neal officiating.

Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation at the funeral home.

Memorials in Randy's name can be made to...

Theresa "Terry" Kugler

Theresa "Terry" Kugler

Feb 11, 2025

Theresa "Terry" Kugler, 82, of Oshkosh, passed away Tuesday evening, February 11, 2025 at her home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church in Oshkosh with Father Mike McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery.

Following Terry's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be...

Dean Struebing

Dean Struebing

Feb 8, 2025

Dean Struebing, 55, of Little America, Wyoming passed away at home surrounded by family, Saturday February 8, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Friday, April 11, 2025 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney with Pastor Lee Eads of the Sidney Church of the Nazarene officiating.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh and Chappell is assisting the Struebing...

Loraine Brauer

Loraine Brauer

Jan 28, 2025

Loraine Brauer, 99, of Sidney, was called to her heavenly home on January 28, 2025, at Pole Creek Crossing Extended Care.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Brenda Pfeifly officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services Saturday morning at the...

Robert "Bob" Leopold

Robert "Bob" Leopold

Jan 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" Leopold, 98, of Chappell, passed away Monday evening, January 20, 2025 at the Garden County Health Services Nursing Home in Oshkosh. 

Following Bob's wishes cremation has taken place and memorial services are being planned for a future date.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Chappell is serving the Leopold family.

Memorials and condolences in Bob’s name can be sent to Shirley...