Scottsbluff Obituaries

Aug 17, 2021

Richard William “Rich” Cox, 82, of Gering, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Tuesday, August 17, 2021.  An informal celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Templo Fuente De Vida Church, 1020 8th Street in Scottsbluff with Pastor Cristobal Garcia officiating.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with...

Aug 5, 2021

Nicholas Scott Goodwin, 37, of Scottsbluff and formerly of Ottumwa, Iowa died August 5, 2021 in Scottsbluff.

He was born January 10, 1984 in Omaha, NE to Lyle S. and Janice White Goodwin. A graduate of Ottumwa High School in 2002, he graduated with degrees in Criminal Justice from Indian Hills Community College and Buena Vista University in 2006....

Jul 24, 2021

Ronald Erwin Rutter, 77, of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, July 24, 2021. A service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Reverence Funeral Parlor, 2002 Char Avenue in Scottsbluff with Pastor Todd Seay officiating.  Cremation will follow in accordance with Ronald’s wishes.  Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m., Tuesday...

Jul 12, 2021

Janice Kay Wiedeman, 74, of Scottsbluff, died Monday, July 12, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with her wishes.  Inurnment will be held at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.

Janice was born January 30, 1947 in Morrill to Henry and Olive (Marrie) Curran.  She graduated high...

Jul 10, 2021

Longtime Falls City, Nebraska resident, Beulah Hunzeker, passed away on July 10, 2021 at The Village in Scottsbluff.  A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 16, 2021 at Steele Cemetery in Falls City, Nebraska.  There will be no visitation.  Memorials may be made to The Village or Falls City St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

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Jun 25, 2021

Dewayne Edward Nikodym, 90, of Scottsbluff, passed away quietly at his home on Friday, June 25, 2021.  Cremation has taken place per his wishes.

Dewayne farmed and raised cattle northeast of Scottsbluff since 1964.  He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad in January 1998.

He is survived by his wife, Merle, of nearly 58 years; and...

Jun 9, 2021

Mike Masid, 68, of Mitchell, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Clarkson Tower at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 16th at the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Bayard with Father Christopher Xanthos and Reader Andrew Newman officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.  Visitation...

Jun 9, 2021

Salvador P. Zambrano Sr., 74, of Mitchell, died unexpectedly Wednesday, June 9, 2021 as a result of a vehicle accident.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 18, 2021 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Mitchell with Fr. Jonathan Sorensen as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held...

Jun 8, 2021

Raymond L. Cox, 70, of Gering, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home.  Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes and there will be no services.  Memorials in Raymond’s honor may be directed to Gering United Methodist Church.

Raymond was born January 24, 1951 in Oakdale, Louisiana to James and LaVerne (McDaniel) Cox.  He...

Jun 2, 2021

Billie Jo Bazan, 50, of Gering, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side.  Cremation has taken place. A private, invitation-only celebration of life will take place Saturday, June 12, 2021.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Billie was born August 26, 1970 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska....

May 29, 2021

Ronald C. Reisig, 79, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.  A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Emmanuel Congregational Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Garry Schick officiating.  Interment will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 2,...

May 22, 2021

Iva Renee Poor Bear, 50, of Scottsbluff, died Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home.  A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Lakota Lutheran Center in Scottsbluff.  Inurnment will be held at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering.  Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday, May 27, and 8...

Apr 28, 2021

Marcelino Hernandez Jr., 54, of Mitchell, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.  A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Reverence Funeral Parlor in Scottsbluff with Fr. Mike McDonald as celebrant.  Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Morrill.  Visitation will be held 4 p.m....

Apr 17, 2021

Timothy A. Smith, 61, of Scottsbluff, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Monument Health Rapid City Hospital.  Cremation has taken place and a family celebration of life will be held.  Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to the family and will be designated towards an education fund for his grandchildren.

Apr 16, 2021

Charles L. Riker Sr., formerly of Gering, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard.  Cremation has taken place.

Charles was born June 21, 1933 in Dover, New Jersey.  He served in the New Jersey National Guard for four years.  Charles later moved to Nebraska where he made a life working as a craftsman...

Apr 5, 2021

Lorrie Sue Cox, age 63, of Scottsbluff, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at University of Colorado Hospital with family by her side after complications from a courageous battle with health conditions.  We are so thankful for every single day she was here to tell us how to fix everything. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m.,...

Feb 20, 2021

Timmy Edward Lewandowski, 70, formerly of Scottsbluff, passed away February 20, 2021 in Vero Beach, Florida.  A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, July 19, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff.  Cremation has taken place.  Memorials may be made in care of the family.

Timmy was born December 27, 1950 in Scottsbluff to parents,...

Aug 9, 2020

We lost our beautiful mother, Isabel “Liz” Sisneros, on August 9, 2020. She was active and maintained her usual daily routine until she passed. She had just taken and passed her driver’s test and renewed her license for another five years. Her wish was to always be able to care for herself physically and mentally to the end of her...

Mar 27, 2020

Richard Cobos, Sr., a long-time resident of Scottsbluff, NE, died unexpectedly of heart failure on March 27th, 2020.

Richard is survived by his wife, Rosie Cobos (Mata); his children, Richard Jr., Rebecca, and April Rose Cobos; his grandchildren, Jaime, Emilio and Maya Cobos, and Arthur, Elias, and Ava Rose Almaraz; his siblings, Angel,...