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Keitha M. Kuxhausen, age 93, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska, surrounded by her l...
04/15/2026

Keitha M. Kuxhausen, age 93, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving husband of nearly 72 years, Alvin Kuxhausen, along with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at Bridgman Funeral Home. A memorial has been set up to Zion Evangelical Church of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date and time.
Keitha was born on May 26, 1932, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Carl and Louise (Herman) Benzel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant brother, Rodney Benzel; her brothers, Clarence (Betty) Benzel and Gerald (Hazel) Benzel; her sisters-in-law, Helen Schmer, Elaine Kuxhausen, and Marlene Kuxhausen; her brothers-in-law, Donald (Ruth) Kuxhausen and Gary (Ruby) Kuxhausen; and her in-laws, Alex and Amalia Kuxhausen; and sister-in-law Paulette Kuxhausen; and brother-in-law Harry Schmer.
Keitha is survived by her devoted husband, Alvin Kuxhausen, and their children, Rodney Kuxhausen and Teresa (Tess) Miller (Cley Miller). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Keith Kuxhausen (Jessica Ryks), Sterling Ziegler (Bailey), Taylor Ziegler, and Whitney Kuxhausen (Damien Alsidez). She is further survived by her brothers-in-law, Dick Kuxhausen and Norman Kuxhausen, her sisters-in-law, Betty Benzel and Shirley (Mike) Bauer, and several nieces and nephews. She is further survived by her great-grandchildren, Kyndra Kuxhausen (Raashan Cotton), Kyla Mondragon (Fredericko), and Kaly Kuxhausen; and her great-great-grandchildren, Macklyn Kuxhausen-Cotton and Amelia Mondragon, who were present at the time of her passing.
Keitha was always the first to volunteer to help family or friends and lovingly cared for her mother, sister-in-law, and aunt prior to their passing. She enjoyed Husker and Bronco football, Coca-Cola, animals, and above all, her family. She was always there for her grandchildren when needed and never said no when someone asked for help, doing so with a smile.
Adventurous and full of life, she was willing to try anything—even riding on the back of a motorcycle later in life. Though raised as a town girl, she married a farmer and enjoyed helping on the farm, embracing outdoor life through camping, boating, fishing, and hunting with her family.
Most of all, Keitha leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family, exemplified by the nearly 72 years of unwavering love she shared with her husband, Alvin.

Helen L. (Relka) Steinmark passed away at Heritage Estates on April 8, 2026, with her family by her side.  She will be l...
04/15/2026

Helen L. (Relka) Steinmark passed away at Heritage Estates on April 8, 2026, with her family by her side. She will be laid to rest next to her love on Friday, April 17, 2026. Funeral services will take place at Salem Congregational Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska at 2 p.m. A memorial has been established to the church. Online condolences may be made by viewing Helen’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Helen was born on January 13, 1936, in Mitchell, Nebraska to Adam and Mary (Sieb) Relka. She received her early education through Mitchell Valley School and graduated from Scottsbluff High School. She married Robert E. Steinmark on November 21, 1954. One daughter, Cheri (Steinmark) Lookabill, was born of this marriage.
Across her life, Helen demonstrated her determination and strong will while helping with the care of their farm as well as working outside the home in banking and clerical work. She rarely met a stranger and had a talent for making people feel included. She held an infectious zest for life and lived by her own motto that “age is just a number”. Her favorite duties included being a wife, mother, and grandmother and her favorite pastime was being surrounded by family and friends. She was a lifetime member of Salem Congregational Church and was involved in various organizations of the church including Choir, German Choir, and Reach Out Group.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Cheri and Mick Lookabill of Minatare, Nebraska, grandchildren William Lookabill of Minatare, Nebraska and Sara and Michael Horwath of Boston, Massachusettes, as well as nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 2009; her parents, Adam and Mary Relka; three sisters: Irene, Matilda, and Bettie; and brothers: baby Adam, Dave, Walter, and Ted; and granddaughter-in-law, Lindsay (Snyder) Lookabill.

Funeral services for Dean Allen Cress, age 60, of Scottsbluff Nebraska who passed on April 9, 2026, will be held at The ...
04/14/2026

Funeral services for Dean Allen Cress, age 60, of Scottsbluff Nebraska who passed on April 9, 2026, will be held at The Vine United Methodist Church on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 10:30am 2002 4th Ave Scottsbluff, Ne. Family requests to wear casual attire. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Dean’s honor be made in care of his family to be designated at a later time. Online condolences may be made by viewing Dean’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Dean Allen Cress was born June 29,1965 to Janett Bivens at Saint Mary's Hospital in Scottsbluff Ne. He went to school in Scottsbluff. Dean grew up on a family farm with his mom Janett and stepfather Raymond Cross where he developed a lifelong reputation for hard work, a gift for creativity, problem solving, enjoying the outdoorsman lifestyle, hunting, fishing and taking in God's country
At 18, Dean went to Job Core where he met his wife, Rhonda Sue Derrick. They got married on February 14, 1984, in Gering Ne, moving to Fort Worth area and moving back to make their home in Scottsbluff Ne in 1987. They then were blessed with three beautiful children, Allan, Betsy, and Beth.
Dean developed a love for racing where he raced mini stocks, cruisers, and super stocks at Oregon Trail Speedway/Hiway 92 Raceway Park. He made a lot of racing families. Dean then passed down his passion for hunting, fishing and racing to his children and grandchildren. Dean was happiest when he was with his friends, family, and loyal companion Duke doing the things he loves.
Dean will be remembered and loved for his spit fire personality, sarcasm, big heart, helping family and others.
Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Cress; son Allan Cress (Raven Kenner); grandchildren Lane, Kaycen, Chase, Kayson and Hazel; daughter Beth Cress (Ovie Overmier); siblings Brenda, Kirk (Melanie) Raylene (Carlin); brother Richard (Camisha) and their children Nathan, Jerry, Mary and Adam; sister Heidi (Rob) and their children Alison, Joy, and Raybob; uncle Butch (Candy); uncle Barney; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
He was proceeded in death by his daughter Betsy; parents Janett and Raymond Cross; aunts Florence and Rosalee; nephews Justin and Robert Kanniard; father-in-law Kenneth Derrick; mother-in-law Marie Derrick; sister-in-law Shelli Derrick; brother-in-law John Gray and his loyal friend Scotty.

Von Daryle Keller, 76, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded b...
04/14/2026

Von Daryle Keller, 76, of Mitchell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held April 25 at 11:00am at Mitchell Federated Church in Mitchell, Nebraska. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place under the care of Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Online condolences may be made by viewing Von’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. The family respectfully requests that memorials in Von’s honor be made in care of the family and will be designated at a later date.
Von and his identical twin brother were born on January 20, 1950, to Robert and Martha (Meier) Keller. He grew up on a farm in Minatare, Nebraska, and graduated from Minatare High School in 1968. During his high school years, Von played guitar in a popular regional band known as the Lost Beats. He went on to attend Nebraska Western College and later graduated from Kearney State College in 1972 with a degree in accounting.
Von dedicated his career to accounting, working for and alongside several companies throughout the Nebraska Panhandle. He was known for his strong work ethic, willingness to help others and passion to document LITERALLY everything in a spreadsheet.
On February 20, 1988, Von married the love of his life, Debbie “DD” Robins at Mitchell Federated Church. Together they built a loving home and welcomed two daughters: Brittni in May of 1989 and Nicole in December of 1991. Von was a devoted husband, father, uncle, brother and friend. He was known as Papa to his grandsons who were his pride and joy.
He spent many years coaching his daughters in T-ball and could often be found on the sidelines cheering them on in all their activities. Von also had a passion for poker, participating in tournaments and enjoying monthly poker nights with close friends. He was a true “do-it-yourself” kind of man—there was no project too big or challenge too great for him to tackle.
Von is survived by his wife of 37 years (+6yrs of togetherness) Debbie Keller, daughters Brittni (Loagon) Croft, Nicole (Justin) Child, sister Jan Keller, Nephews Scott (Rachel) Keller, Brett (Rachelle) Keller, Trent Keller, Sean Kechter and Niece (Tammy) Chuck Overacker and grandchildren Brodrick Croft, Bekham Gill, Jack and Dean Child and many more nieces, nephews and closes friends.
Von was proceeded in death by his parents Robert and Martha Keller, Brother and Sister-in-Law Vern (Kathy) Keller, nephew Mike Kechter, In-Laws Norman (Dorothy) Tinsley and Clifford Robins.

Helen Virginia Scott, 95, of Mitchell, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.  Her memorial service will be held at 11am...
04/13/2026

Helen Virginia Scott, 95, of Mitchell, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Her memorial service will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Holy Apostles Episcopal Church in Mitchell, NE with Pastor Ed Hunzeker officiating. A private family inurnment will be held at Mitchell City Cemetery at 10:30 am. Memorials in Helen’s honor can be made in care of the church or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by viewing Helen’s memorial page at www.jones-mortuary.com.
Helen Virginia Faulkner was the third of four children born to Saida (Cook) and Stanley David Faulkner. She was born September 26, 1930 at the family home on 18th Avenue in Mitchell. Helen grew up in an environment where expectations were high. Hard work, perseverance, and honesty were passed down. We are blessed to have had that type of family upbringing. She was happiest when everyone in the household was employed and working. Helen lived in Mitchell throughout her life graduating as a proud member of the Mitchell High School class of 1948. Helen worked as a lifeguard at the city pool, swept floors for her dad at the Chevrolet Garage and ushered at the Nile Theater.
Helen married Ed Scott on April 15, 1951. Ed served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. They lived in Huntsville, Alabama during Ed’s service. Helen did not enjoy the heat and could not wait to get back to Nebraska. She was a Girl’s State participant, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary where she served in many roles and offices. Every Memorial Day she put out flowers to honor over a dozen family and friends.
Upon returning from Alabama, Helen worked for Carr-Trumbull Lumber then went on to work for over three decades at Roosevelt Public Power District as a bookkeeper and office manager. She and Ed also purchased and worked at the NAPA store in Bridgeport.
Helen was independent, not afraid to speak her mind, and hard working. She mowed her lawn well into her 80s. Neighbors shared that while Ed was out relaxing on the porch having a cocktail or a smoke, she was working inside or outside the house. Another neighbor rode by on their bike and yelled that it was time to fire up the lawn mower. It’s been over a half hour. She had her calendar marked with vertical, horizontal or diagonal lines so she knew which way to mow.
The highlight of her life was her family. She was a doting caretaker of her children, parents, grandparents, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She positively influenced the lives of many young people. At lunchtime there would be a group of kids in her kitchen. Sleep overs included the COLD OPEN WINDOW. The gift of a sister was realized when Katherine moved in with Helen and Ed as she completed high school. In later years, Helen spent countless hours watching their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their activities. She was considered part of the team and at times was even mentioned in cheers.
Helen’s church and church family were immensely important to her. She was a longtime member of Holy Apostles Episcopal Church serving as a bass in the choir, treasurer, and guild member.
Left to cherish her memory are; son Kelly (Lori) Scott of Bayard, NE and daughter Kari (Rob) Foreman of Gering, NE. She loved her grandchildren Jeremiah (Koda) Scott, Jay (Stacy Castinado) Scott, Tori (Zach) Reavis and Braden (Jordan) Foreman-Black. Her great-grandchildren; Cheyenne, Lily, Taylor and Villiam Scott, Myles Reavis and Etta Foreman-Black. Helen leaves behind several nieces, nephews and their families.
Her parents, brother Earl (Guila) Faulkner, sister Lucille (Alvin/Bill) Brungardt Conklin, sister Joanie (Bill) Beebe and brother-in law Verl (Helen) Scott preceded her in death.
Helen would give a huge shout out to the Mitchell Senior Center, lawn mowers Gary and John, and neighbors Nancy and Casey. She has been blessed to have so many caring and loving caretakers; Amber, staff at Vista, Residency and Heritage.
Helen was a force to be reckoned with and will be a welcome angel. Her grace and beautiful soul cannot be replaced. She was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Ernie G. Herrera 69, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Scottsbluff. His Mass of Christian B...
04/07/2026

Ernie G. Herrera 69, of Scottsbluff, NE passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Scottsbluff. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Gering, NE with Father Todd Philipsen officiating. Rosary and viewing will be at 10:00 a.m. and Mass will start at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill, NE, with a reception at the church.
Ernie was born on April 12, 1956, to Guadalupe and Amada (Gonzales) Herrera in Brownfield, Texas.
His loving wife Connie l. (Ramirez) Herrera was born on December 4, 1956, to Guadalupe T. and Maria (Luna) Ramirez in Amherst Texas. Connie passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the age of 67.
They met in Morrill Nebraska in 1974, and it was love at first sight and later married through the Catholic Church. They moved to Brownfield, Texas for a few years and later moved to Lubbock, where Ernie worked for Permian Corp for 10 years as an Oil Mechanic for the big rigs and Connie was a stay-at-home mom.
In 1988 they moved the family back to Scottsbluff where he worked for Simons Construction for a few years, as well as Progress Rail in Bridgeport. Earnie decided to try the farmer’s life. He worked for Alan and Shirley Dillman. Daddy enjoyed the crops and cattle feeding. Mom and Daddy loved to see the baby calves. They both loved working on the farm.
Together they loved long drives and reminiscing about “the good old days”. Ernie loved fishing, camping and especially gardening. Connie loved sewing, cooking and baking. Together they loved going to auctions and estate sales because of the passion of collecting valuables. Momma and Daddy were faithful to the rosary as Momma was unable to attend church.
They will be greatly missed by many.
They are survived by their children Monica Herrera, her children Ulyxsess, Diego and Makayla; Ernie Herrera Jr., and his children Loro, Loraly and Lorna; Carlos Herrera and his children Brenden, Kaleb, Elizabeth, Skylar, Ashton, Taylor, Christian and Aaviana; Liza Herrera and her child Esperanza, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Mary B. Hunt Schmidt, 68, of Gering passed on Saturday April 4, 2026.  A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Apr...
04/07/2026

Mary B. Hunt Schmidt, 68, of Gering passed on Saturday April 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering, NE with Rev. Richard Neugebauer officiating. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials may be made in care of Western Nebraska Arts Center. Online condolences may be made by viewing Mary’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Beth, who was also affectionately called Mary B by many family and friends, was born in Fergus Falls, MN on February 20th, 1958. Art was a passion of Mary Bs at an early age. Always drawing and painting, which many times got her out of doing dishes–much to the dismay of her older sisters. She also loved to read and excelled in school. Once, she won a penmanship contest using her left hand after breaking her right arm in a rural school high jump competition. Sewing Barbie doll clothes was many of her pastimes and being outside playing with cats and feeding sheep were just a few things she'd rather do than housework.
Mary B graduated from Fergus Falls Senior High in 1976 and earned a 2-year art degree from Morehead Technical College. While continuing to attend college at St Cloud State, she would spend weekends at Sister Patryce's. Nephew Dylan thought she was his second mom. Just short of a BS degree in art, she went to Colorado and eventually met the love of her life, Roger Schmidt. For over 30 years, this relationship gave Mary the opportunity and encouragement to pursue her art passion and became so talented she was recognized in a feature article by Southwest Art Magazine.
She went on to sell thousands of original and prints of her artwork that are adored and admired in homes and businesses throughout the United States, including many that are enjoyed in and around the Scottsbluff/Gering area. Mary also gave much of her time to the Western Nebraska Art Center both administratively, and as a mentor, teaching art through many children's classes. Mary was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church in Gering, serving on many committees and helping to redesign the interior of the church.
Mary is survived by her husband Roger Schmidt of Gering, NE; her sisters Patryce (Robert) Thomas of Royalton, MN, Gretchen (Arlie) Radway of rural Howes, SD, her brother Paul (Kursten) Dubbels of rural Fergus Falls, MN, and Ruth (Andy) Johnson of Bruce, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Warren and Esther Dubbels, and her brother John Dubbels.

Shirley (Stoppel) Reinmuth was an amazing mother, sister, grandma, aunt, and friend whose love, faith, and kindness touc...
04/06/2026

Shirley (Stoppel) Reinmuth was an amazing mother, sister, grandma, aunt, and friend whose love, faith, and kindness touched all who knew her. Her absence is deeply felt by her family and community. Shirley passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Heritage Estates in Gering.
Shirley was born on June 15, 1946, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to her loving parents, Edward and Elizabeth Stoppel. She joined her older brother, Vern, and in the years that followed, the family grew with the arrival of her younger sister, Ruth.
Shirley, Vern, and Ruth all attended Sunflower School in Mitchell, Nebraska, where Shirley distinguished herself through her involvement in both athletics and academic clubs. The school held a special place in her heart and played a meaningful role in shaping the person she became. Even after its closing, Shirley remained deeply connected to its legacy, faithfully serving on the Sunflower Historical Society and helping preserve its memory for future generations.
Shirley continued her education at Scottsbluff College. She pursued training to become a switchboard operator for IBM, a path that was ultimately shortened by the rapid advancement of technology. She then found success as a realtor with Century 21 in Scottsbluff, a career she enjoyed until the late 1980s. Shirley later began working for the Scotts Bluff County Treasurer’s Office, a position she was elated to receive. She served her community until her retirement in June of 2019.
Shirley took deep pride in her work, but nothing mattered more to her than her family and her faith. Her children, Lori, Justin, and Levi, never knew a time when her faith wasn’t clearly reflected in how she lived and treated others. She embodied her beliefs each day, staying true to her values with quiet strength and consistency. Though her life was modest, she measured her wealth in the love she shared with family and friends, which she cherished and valued above all else.
Shirley had a special way of making people feel loved. No conversation ended without a hug and an “I love you,” a simple but powerful reflection of the care she carried for those around her.
Life going forward will be just a little less full each day in her absence, but her legacy of love, faith, and devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Family and friends are invited to attend Shirley’s memorial service at 11AM on Saturday April 11, 2026, at Central Church of Christ in Gering Nebraska. A light reception will follow at the church. A private burial will be held for the family at a later date. Online condolences may be made by viewing Shirley’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home and Cremation in Scottsbluff is assisting with arrangements.

03/30/2026

Jacqueline Holthus Funeral Service

Katherine A. Scott, 84, of Mitchell, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsblu...
03/30/2026

Katherine A. Scott, 84, of Mitchell, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Her funeral service will be held at 10am on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at the Mitchell Methodist Church in Mitchell, NE with Pastor Craig Collins officiating. Interment will follow at Mitchell City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9am – 10am at the church. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Katherine’s honor be made in care of the Nebraska Special Olympics. Online condolences may be made by viewing Katherine’s memorial page at www.jones-mortuary.com. Jones Mortuary in Mitchell is entrusted with arrangements.
Kathy was born March 29, 1941, at Alliance NE to Hans and Edna (Kaper) Dickinson. Kathy lived outside of Hemingford on the family farm and later moved into town where she graduated from Hemingford High School in 1958.
After graduating high school, Kathy attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE where she graduated in 1963 with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
After earning her BSN degree Kathy was commissioned as an officer in the United States Navy and served at Bethesda Naval Hospital. On September 17, 1966, Kathy was united in marriage with JD Scott, and 3 children were born to this union. Kathy then served for the next 2 years at the Navy base in Sasebo, Japan.
After being honorary discharged from the United State Navy, Kathy and JD moved to Mitchell NE where she worked in various supervisory rolls at St. Mary’s Hospital, was the LPN instructor for Western Nebraska General Hospital and the Director of Education at Regional West Medical Center until her retirement in 2012.
Kathy had a love of gardening, flowers, all animals, her card clubs, community and the Church. Kathy was an active leader in 4-H, Saddle Club, Boy Scouts, Campfire, and Special Olympics.
Kathy is survived by her children; Cindy (Loren) Braman, Nicole Scott, and Michael Scott; grandchildren Allison (Tom) Place, Taran (Lakin) Braman, and Garret (Jasmine) Braman; 4 great-grandchildren Rowan, Tripp, Archie, & Milo; sister Mary Ellen Brooks; sister-in-law Ruth Scott; nieces & nephews Michell (Michael) Williams and family, Kim (Chuck) Graham and family, Ian (Kristin) Scott and family, and Brandon (Jenny) Scott and family.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Hans and Edna, husband JD, brothers-in-law, Roger Brooks, and LJ Scott.

Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Fifield Holthus, 87, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Re...
03/25/2026

Jacqueline “Jackie” A. Fifield Holthus, 87, of Gering, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, surrounded by family and friends. A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held Monday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering, with interment to follow at West Lawn Cemetery. Lunch will follow at Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation is Sunday, March 29, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, NE. Jackie loved flowers, but she also valued books and learning. To continue her legacy, memorials may be made in her name to the Gering Public Library Foundation. Online condolences may be made by viewing Jackie’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com.
Jackie was born on May 28, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois, to Clifford and Doris (Carlson) Fifield. She graduated from high school in 1956 and married Neal in 1959, moving to Alliance NE, where she raised their family on the farm. 1972, they settled in Gering, NE where Jackie sold both Tupperware and Avon and later worked in office administration for several Gering/Scottsbluff businesses, and as a floral designer for CO-OP.
In 1985, Neal and Jackie opened Treasured Creations and Treasured Beginning, creating countless memorable weddings and special events for over 15 years. She was known for her creativity, love of beautiful things, and her handcrafted gifts and florals. An avid photographer, she found immense joy in capturing the faces, laughter, and milestones of her beloved family and friends. She delighted in entertaining, decorating, knitting, sewing, crocheting, and traveling. Always ready for the next adventure, her suitcase was ever ready!
Jackie’s greatest adventure was being a mother and she treasured every holiday, gathering, and celebration. Jackie is survived by her five children: Marc Holthus of Gering; Tracy Holthus of Waynesboro, Virginia; Krystal Holthus of Gering; George Holthus of Gering; and Gaylynn Holthus McWaters (Bill) of Gering. Her legacy continues through her eight grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Each brought her immense pride and joy. Among them are Keisa (Garrett) Pyle Gardner and their children, Kloee, Maddox, and Lucee, of Scottsbluff; LeiChelle (Logan) Hammer MacDonald of Gering; Jordan Holthus and his children, Dorian and Elliott of Omaha, NE; Alexandria (Cameron) Colerick Schenk and children, Arlo, Boden, Waylon, and Marigold, of Scottsville, VA; Lauson (Samantha) Hammer and children, Paxton and Elijah of Lincoln, NE; Chase Colerick of Denver, CO; Seth Holthus (Delaney) and children, Ascher and Jade, of Gering; and Doug Meyers (Abby) of Lincoln, NE. She is also survived by an extensive Holthus family and her cherished “heart sister,” Sharon Sherman (White) of Yates City, IL; her beloved pets, Dorie and Kitty; many lifelong friends, coworkers, and former brides, who were touched by her kindness and creativity.
Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Neal, and multiple in-laws.

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