All Obituaries
Mildred “Midge” Eilene Hansen, age 74 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.
Midge was born to Curtis and Mildred (Delatour) Huckfeldt, June 14, 1949 in Lewellen, NE. She attended school in Lewellen and graduated from Lewellen High School in 1967. Midge went on to attend Nursing School in Denver, CO. She then returned to Ogallala, NE. where she worked for Indian Hills Manor and; Chapel Nursing Home and then...
Mildred “Midge” Eilene Hansen, age 74 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.
Midge was born to Curtis and Mildred...
Sillas James “Jim” Sillasen, age 93, of Ogallala, NE. formerly of Keystone; died Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at Wel-life Health Care in Ogallala, NE.
Jim was born on July 15, 1930, to Andrew and Mabel (Krab) Sillasen in Sutherland, NE. He was raised on the family ranch east of Keystone, where he continued to live throughout his life. Jim recalled that as a young child, his first job was to feed the cats and the chickens and bring in wood for the cook stove. ...
Sillas James “Jim” Sillasen, age 93, of Ogallala, NE. formerly of Keystone; died Wednesday, September 6th, 2023 at Wel-life Health Care in Ogallala, NE.
Jim was born on July 15, 1930,...
Karen Sizer Arthur
Karen Ann (Pincheon) Sizer, 80, of Arthur died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Sutherland Care Center.
Karen was born December 9, 1942, at Ft. Edward, N.Y. to Frank A. and Doris L. (Ingram) Pincheon. She spent her childhood in Hudson Falls, N.Y. In 1955 the family moved to Ogallala, Neb. where Karen started junior high. She graduated from Ogallala High School in 1961 and then attended Kearney State College for one year where she met her future husband.
Karen married David Sizer on August...
Karen Ann (Pincheon) Sizer, 80, of Arthur died Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Sutherland Care Center.
Karen was born December 9, 1942, at Ft. Edward, N.Y. to Frank A. and Doris L. (Ingram)...
Carl Hermance Ogallala
Cliff Hermance, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023. Cliff was surrounded by family at home in Portland, Oregon.
Carl Clifford Hermance was born May 29, 1929, in Raymond, Nebraska, and grew up there playing baseball, basketball, music, hunting, and fishing. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln). He served in the United States Air Force as a member of the North Africa 1603...
Cliff Hermance, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023. Cliff was surrounded by family at home in Portland, Oregon.
Carl Clifford Hermance was born May 29, 1929, in...
Cliff Hermance, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023. Cliff was surrounded by family at home in Portland, Oregon.
Carl Clifford Hermance was born May 29, 1929, in Raymond, Nebraska, and grew up there playing baseball, basketball, music, hunting, and fishing. He earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska (Lincoln). He served in the United States Air Force as a member of the North Africa 1603...
Cliff Hermance, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28, 2023. Cliff was surrounded by family at home in Portland, Oregon.
Carl Clifford Hermance was born May 29, 1929,...
John "Gene" Slattery Paxton
John "Gene" E. Slattery, age 90, of Paxton, NE died Friday, August 25th, 2023 at Hill Top Estate in Gothenburg, Ne.
Gene was born March 26th, 1933 to John and Margaret (Hassenstab) Slattery in Julesburg, CO. He graduated from St. Patrick's High School in North Platte, NE. Gene married Anne Schmidt on June 28th, 1958 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Julesburg, CO. To this union, three children were born. The couple resided on their family farm north of Roscoe, NE...
John "Gene" E. Slattery, age 90, of Paxton, NE died Friday, August 25th, 2023 at Hill Top Estate in Gothenburg, Ne.
Gene was born March 26th, 1933 to John and Margaret...
Roy Irven Lunkwitz age, 61, of Ogallala, NE, died Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, at The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Ne.
Roy was born in Ogallala, NE on August 21, 1962, to his loving parents, Irven Clarence Lunkwitz and Iris Loraine Loebig. Roy lived in and attended Keystone school until 8th grade when he started school in Ogallala and graduated in 1981.
Roy’s early years were marked with deep curiosity and an innate talent for understanding how things...
Roy Irven Lunkwitz age, 61, of Ogallala, NE, died Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, at The University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Ne.
Roy was born in Ogallala, NE on August 21, 1962, to his...
Wayne Hansmeier, age 86 of Keystone, Nebraska died Monday, August 21st, 2023 at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Wayne was born March 15th, 1937 in rural Keith County, Southeast of Ogallala to Frederick and Sophia (Rentschler) Hansmeier. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Ogallala. He attended District 22 school. Wayne then attended Ogallala High School where he was very active in FFA and the county 4H. He graduated in 1954. He then...
Wayne Hansmeier, age 86 of Keystone, Nebraska died Monday, August 21st, 2023 at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Wayne was born March 15th, 1937 in rural Keith County, Southeast...
Levi Asa Queen, age 43, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Ogallala, NE, was killed in a car/motorcycle accident in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Levi was born at home in Brule, Nebraska on May 20, 1980, to Jay and Starla (Campbell) Queen. He attended Ogallala Public Schools and eventually received his GED from them. As a young man, he worked in construction for several different companies before moving to Fort Collins, Colorado where he continued working in...
Levi Asa Queen, age 43, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of Ogallala, NE, was killed in a car/motorcycle accident in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on Saturday, August 19, 2023.
Levi was born at home in...
Viola F. Fraizer age 100 of Big Springs, Nebraska died Friday, August 18, 2023, at Sedgewick County Memorial Nursing Home in Julesburg, Colorado.
Viola was born November 23, 1922, in Morrow County, OH to John and Anna (Davis) Helman. She attended schools in Waldo and Ashley, Ohio. Viola met Floyd Fraizer and they were married on October 18, 1938, at her grandmother’s house in Waldo, OH. Viola and Floyd made their home in Lewisburg, OH where Viola was a homemaker. In...
Viola F. Fraizer age 100 of Big Springs, Nebraska died Friday, August 18, 2023, at Sedgewick County Memorial Nursing Home in Julesburg, Colorado.
Viola was born November 23, 1922, in Morrow...
Sheila A. Fleming-Kraft, 61 of Cheyenne Wyoming passed away Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the Davis Hospice Center after battling cancer. The Kraft Family is in charge of the arrangements.
Sheila was born February 18, 1962 at Ogallala Nebraska to Ernest Fleming and Dorothy (Cross) Fleming. She attended school in Ogallala Nebraska as well as receiving her Associates degree at Hamilton College in Des Moines Iowa for Applied Science accounting specialist.
On May 25, 1981 Sheila gave birth to...
Sheila A. Fleming-Kraft, 61 of Cheyenne Wyoming passed away Wednesday August 16, 2023 at the Davis Hospice Center after battling cancer. The Kraft Family is in charge of the arrangements.
Sheila...
David Lee Gibson, 64, of Ogallala, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home in Ogallala, Nebraska.
At this time there are no services pending.
Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com.
Draucker funeral home has been entrusted with arrangements.
David Lee Gibson, 64, of Ogallala, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home in Ogallala, Nebraska.
At this time there are no services pending.
Online condolences may be left at...
Virginia Frates Paxton
Virginia M. Frates age 95, of Paxton, Ne. died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Anschutz University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Co.
Virginia, was born on October 14, 1927, in Keith County Nebraska to Lucy Virginia Williams Seeley and Walter Austin Seeley. She had one older brother Oriss who was born in 1924. Virginia and her family homesteaded near Theis Bay on her aunt Anna’s farm. The family lived there until 1931 when they moved to the Fairchild Place and in...
Virginia M. Frates age 95, of Paxton, Ne. died Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Anschutz University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Co.
Virginia, was born on October 14, 1927, in Keith County...
Scott (Potsy) L. Kramer age 74 of Arthur, Nebraska died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at his home in Arthur, Nebraska.
Scott was born November 23, 1948, to Jack Eldon Kramer and Twila Mae (Hiner) Kramer in Lewellen, Ne. He attended District 33 school in Arthur County and went on to attend Arthur High School where he graduated in 1967.
After Graduation, he returned to the family ranch where he ranched with his father, brother, and family. In 1977 Scott’s father passed away,...
Scott (Potsy) L. Kramer age 74 of Arthur, Nebraska died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at his home in Arthur, Nebraska.
Scott was born November 23, 1948, to Jack Eldon Kramer and Twila Mae...
Jerry "Butch" Walter Lee Furley, 80, of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Jerry was born April 6, 1943, in Norfolk NE to James Roy and Beulah Marie (Angus) Furley. He graduated from Madison Senior HS in 1961 and continued his education at Norfolk Community College.
He was united in marriage to Beth Marie Leach in Madison NE, where they raised their ten children, Anita, Kelly, Julie,...
Jerry "Butch" Walter Lee Furley, 80, of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Jerry was born April 6,...
Ruth S. Payton, 83, of Big Springs, NE died on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
She was born January 20, 1940, in Lewellen, NE to Clinton Thomas and Ruth Hope (West) Reeves. Ruth attended school in Lewellen, NE where she graduated in 1957, as Salutatorian of her class.
Ruth married Paul “LeRoy” Payton on January 19, 1957, in Julesburg, CO. Ruth and LeRoy made their home in Lewellen, NE. They also lived in Missouri and Arkansas. LeRoy passed away due...
Ruth S. Payton, 83, of Big Springs, NE died on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
She was born January 20, 1940, in Lewellen, NE to Clinton Thomas and Ruth Hope (West)...
Minden "Mindy" Johnson Washa Ogallala
In Loving Memory: Minden “Mindy” Ann Tanner Johnson Washa, of Ogalalla died July 7th, 2023 at her home.
Mindy, a resilient and compassionate soul, passed away at the age of 54, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and personal growth.
Born in Holladay, Utah, she loved and excelled in sports, especially basketball. She was also an exemplary student. Shortly after graduating from High School, she got married and started a family.
She called Salt...
In Loving Memory: Minden “Mindy” Ann Tanner Johnson Washa, of Ogalalla died July 7th, 2023 at her home.
Mindy, a resilient and compassionate soul, passed away at the age...
Rodney Lee Boring, 54, of Severance, Co. passed away on June 30, 2023 at Hospice Pathways facility in Fort Collins, Co. after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on March 4, 1969 to Lonnie and Cheryl (Ebert) Boring in Ogallala, NE.
He attended school in Brule, Ne. one of Rodney's great joys while in school was playing sports, he graduated in 1987. After graduation he moved to California for a few years, he then returned home and eventually moved to Fort Collins,...
Rodney Lee Boring, 54, of Severance, Co. passed away on June 30, 2023 at Hospice Pathways facility in Fort Collins, Co. after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on March 4, 1969...
Barbara Nootz Ogallala
Barbara Alice (Pinkerton) Nootz, age 90 passed away on June 20th, 2023, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.
She was born on March 26, 1933, in Loomis, NE, to Ray and Grace (Hatting) Pinkerton. Barb lived a full and rewarding life that was filled with generosity, service, and love. She had many friends, and she enjoyed meeting them daily at “coffee” during retirement. Family was her pride and joy, and she cherished every moment spent with them.
Barb graduated from...
Barbara Alice (Pinkerton) Nootz, age 90 passed away on June 20th, 2023, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.
She was born on March 26, 1933, in Loomis, NE, to Ray and Grace (Hatting)...
Marva Elaine (Beal) Smith passed away on June 6, 2023, at the age of 93 in Payson, Arizona. Marva was born on May 19, 1930, in Julesburg, Colorado to Omer and Juanita Beal. She attended Brule, Big Springs and Ogallala High Schools in Nebraska. Marva married French Dwayne Smith and together they had five children. Sadly, French Dwayne, James, and Julia Ann preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Marva was a homemaker who dedicated her life to...
Marva Elaine (Beal) Smith passed away on June 6, 2023, at the age of 93 in Payson, Arizona. Marva was born on May 19, 1930, in Julesburg, Colorado to Omer and Juanita Beal. She...
Susan Lake Grant
Susan Lake, 63, of Grant, Nebraska, died June 1, 2023 after a long battle with on going health issues at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney,
Susan was born on October 17, 1959 to William and Rosemary (Maiefski) Sauer in Ogallala.
Susan graduating from Ogallala High School in 1979, she went on to marry Lionel Brown and they welcomed three children. Nicholas, Erica and Amber Brown. On September 3, 1988 she married Karl Lake in Ogallala, NE,...
Susan Lake, 63, of Grant, Nebraska, died June 1, 2023 after a long battle with on going health issues at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney,
Susan was born on October...
Beverly Pollock Lincoln, NE
Beverly A Pollock, 86, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at the Bellevue Health Center in Bellevue, NE.
She was born June 21, 1936, at Lincoln, the daughter of Glenn A. and Sylvia (Lewis) Buck. In the 1940s, the Bucks bought the Rolling Stone Ranch in Cherry County, although Lincoln continued to be their primary place of residence. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954 and received a Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction, in journalism from the...
Beverly A Pollock, 86, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, March 23rd, 2023 at the Bellevue Health Center in Bellevue, NE.
She was born June 21, 1936, at Lincoln, the daughter of Glenn A....
Vincent Cummings Lake McConaughy
Vincent Y. Cummings age 52 of Lake McConaughy died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home on Lake McConaughy.
Vincent was born November 5, 1970 in Houston, TX to Jim and Cheryl (Dolph) Cummings. Moving as a young child with his family to Ocean Beach, California for a few years. In 1980 the family moved to Denver Colorado where Vincent attended Denver Public Schools. Vincent, then went to work for ARS (American Residential Services) in Denver. In 2015 he moved to Ogallala where...
Vincent Y. Cummings age 52 of Lake McConaughy died Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home on Lake McConaughy.
Vincent was born November 5, 1970 in Houston, TX to Jim and Cheryl (Dolph)...
Joseph Lunsford Brule
Joseph Ray Lunsford, 75, of Brule, NE passed away Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE after a year long battle with lung cancer.
Joe was born on December 27th, 1947 to Luther and Rosa Belle (Wilson) Lunsford at the Clinton Indian Hospital in Clinton, Oklahoma. His childhood years were spent in Oklahoma and southern California, where he learned to break horses at the age of nine. He graduated from Calumet High School in Calumet, OK in 1968.
As a young man, he...
Joseph Ray Lunsford, 75, of Brule, NE passed away Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE after a year long battle with lung cancer.
Joe was born on December 27th, 1947 to...
Miles Dennis Robertson Jr., 68, of Quartzsite, AZ, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 in Ogallala, NE.
Miles was born in Arkansas City, KS on January 6th, 1955 to Miles and Helen (Punches) Robertson. He was the youngest of eight children. He grew up in Arkansas City and attended school and college there. Miles was in law enforcement, then married Sherri Summers. To this union, two children were born; Robert and Shiloh Robertson. He then remarried Brecinda Carter on February 20th, 1987....
Miles Dennis Robertson Jr., 68, of Quartzsite, AZ, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 in Ogallala, NE.
Miles was born in Arkansas City, KS on January 6th, 1955 to Miles and Helen (Punches)...
Shirley Brott Ogallala
Shirley M. Brott, 96, formerly of Madrid, NE passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at Linden Court Nursing Home in North Platte, NE.
Shirley was born January 13th, 1927 in Madrid, NE to Albert and Laura (Hicks) Price. She was the youngest of five children. Shirley attended Madrid High School, however, she graduated from Raytown, MO.
Shirley was married to Henry (Hank) Brott, Jr. on September 7th, 1947. They were married for 54 years. They resided on a farm...
Shirley M. Brott, 96, formerly of Madrid, NE passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12th, 2023 at Linden Court Nursing Home in North Platte, NE.
Shirley was born January 13th, 1927 in...
Richard Bowers Colorado Springs
Richard Franklin Bowers, 88, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Richard Franklin Bowers "Dick" was born in Center, CO on September 30th, 1934 to Bryan and Florence (Stone) Bowers. He grew up in the San Luis Valley, a farming area of Center, where he completed high school. After attending the Colorado School of Mines for two years and working with a construction firm for a short while in Ogallala, NE, he joined the U.S. Navy in...
Richard Franklin Bowers, 88, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 in Colorado Springs.
Mr. Richard Franklin Bowers "Dick" was born in Center, CO on September...
Lawrence C. ”Larry” Smith of Houston passed away peacefully March 25, 2023, after a fall at his home a week earlier. He was born to Roger C. and Mildred M. Smith in Omaha, Nebraska on December 17, 1939.
After childhood years in Little Sioux and Harlan, Iowa, where his father was a high-school teacher, he moved to western Nebraska and later Ogallala where his mother and father purchased the beginnings of the family wheat farm near Grant, Nebraska....
Lawrence C. ”Larry” Smith of Houston passed away peacefully March 25, 2023, after a fall at his home a week earlier. He was born to Roger C. and Mildred M. Smith in Omaha,...
August Ervin Brule
August Duane "Swede" Ervin, age 99, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Swede was born in Keith County, Nebraska, on June 7, 1923 to Harrison and Eva (Chingren) Ervin.
Swede graduated from Ogallala High School in 1943. He and Joanne Hillyer were married on August 23, 1944 making their home north of Brule. Swede Joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 serving on the U.S.S. North Carolina in the Pacific. He was honorably discharged in 1945....
August Duane "Swede" Ervin, age 99, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023.
Swede was born in Keith County, Nebraska, on June 7, 1923 to Harrison and Eva (Chingren)...
Kenneth Jewell Keystone
Kenneth Lee Jewell, 67, of Keystone, NE passed away Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at his home.
Kenny was born August 14th, 1955 to Alfred and Shannon (Seter) Jewell. He went to school in Albin, Carpenter and Cheyenne, WY. He spent most of his life in Wyoming. Until recently, when he moved to Nebraska to be near his kids and grandkids. Kenny worked mostly ranch jobs, including livestock hauling. As young man, he and his older brother Sonny worked on the Polo Ranch in Cheyenne, WY. Kenny worked...
Kenneth Lee Jewell, 67, of Keystone, NE passed away Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at his home.
Kenny was born August 14th, 1955 to Alfred and Shannon (Seter) Jewell. He went to school in Albin,...
Shirley Rothwell Arthur
Shirley Jean Rothwell, 93, of Arthur, passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a brief illness.
She was born in Rapid City, SD of September 7th, 1929 to Charles and Eva "Polly" (Perrett) Coleman. Her father worked for the railroad so they moved often, finally settling in Alliance, NE, where she graduated from high school.
On November 6th, 1949, Shirley married William "Bill" James Rothwell at the Alliance Methodist Church....
Shirley Jean Rothwell, 93, of Arthur, passed away Sunday, March 12th, 2023 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a brief illness.
She was born in Rapid City, SD of September 7th, 1929...
Janice Gochenour Arthur
Janice Gail Gochenour, 76, of Arthur, NE passed away Monday, March 6th, 2023 at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE.
Janice was born August 23rd, 1946 to Leonard and Maxine (Cunningham) Davis in Denver, CO. Janice attended Denver Public Schools and graduated in 1964.
Janice and David Gochenour moved to Arthur, NE where they both retired in December of 2006. They later married on October 7th, 2007.
Janice is preceded in death by; her parents, Leonard and Maxine Davis.
Janice is survived...
Janice Gail Gochenour, 76, of Arthur, NE passed away Monday, March 6th, 2023 at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE.
Janice was born August 23rd, 1946 to Leonard and Maxine (Cunningham) Davis in...
Bonnie Nemecek Brule
Bonnie Lou Nemecek, 70, of Lake McConaughy, Nebraska, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family on March 1st, 2023.
Bonnie was born on June 9th, 1952 to Charles and Fairy (Tolle) Myers in Kearney, Nebraska. She grew up and graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1970 where she excelled at volleyball, cheerleading and track. She married Jerry Hiltibrand in 1970 and went on to have two children, Jason and Jodi. Bonnie began her career with UPS starting out as a semi driver,...
Bonnie Lou Nemecek, 70, of Lake McConaughy, Nebraska, passed peacefully away surrounded by her family on March 1st, 2023.
Bonnie was born on June 9th, 1952 to Charles and Fairy (Tolle) Myers in...
Betty Forsstrom Ogallala
Betty Louise Forsstrom, 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 in Ogallala.
She was born March 24th, 1933 in Bayard, NE, to parents Joe and Lela (Meredith) Blackstone. She grew up on the family farm at Bayard and moved to Hemingford, NE where she graduated in 1950. Betty attended Chadron State College that summer to receive her teaching certificate.
Betty married her high school sweetheart, Dale, on August 4th, 1951. This was the beginning of a...
Betty Louise Forsstrom, 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 in Ogallala.
She was born March 24th, 1933 in Bayard, NE, to parents Joe and Lela (Meredith) Blackstone. ...
Dorothy "Dot" Rose Arthur
Dorothy "Dot" Maxine Rose. 89, of Arthur, NE passed away Friday, February 24th, 2023 at Ogallala Community Hospital.
Dorothy was born June 24th, 1933 to Ernest and Elsie (Duskin) Weinel in Alliance, NE.
Dorothy attended Alliance Public Schools and worked for a bakery and as a cooks helper.
She married Donald Rose at St. John's Lutheran Church in Alliance on May 8th, 1955. They made their home 10 miles north of Lakeside, NE on the Joy Camp...
Dorothy "Dot" Maxine Rose. 89, of Arthur, NE passed away Friday, February 24th, 2023 at Ogallala Community Hospital.
Dorothy was born June 24th, 1933 to Ernest and Elsie (Duskin)...
Connie Heinis North Platte, NE
Connie Rea Heinis, 79, a longtime Ogallala resident, passed away at Azria Health Centennial Park in North Platte, Nebraska on Monday, February 13,2023 surrounded by her loving family. For the last 10 years Connie fought a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Connie never missed a moment to smile, giggle, or joke with every stranger that quickly became a friend. Connie was the brightest light and the quickest to let you know when you messed up. Her family is comforted to...
Connie Rea Heinis, 79, a longtime Ogallala resident, passed away at Azria Health Centennial Park in North Platte, Nebraska on Monday, February 13,2023 surrounded by her loving family. For the...
LeRoy Eichner Ogallala
LeRoy Dale Eichner, 93, of Ogallala, NE passed away Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
LeRoy was born on August 2, 1929 in Ogallala to Herman and Anna (Lunenburg) Eichner. LeRoy grew up on a farm north of Roscoe, NE and attended school in Ogallala.
On October 15, 1949 LeRoy married Lois Elaine Booze in Kansas. A short time after getting married the couple returned to Nebraska to the Eichner family farm north of Roscoe. Together they had two...
LeRoy Dale Eichner, 93, of Ogallala, NE passed away Tuesday, February 7th, 2023 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
LeRoy was born on August 2, 1929 in Ogallala to Herman and Anna...
Charlotte Peterson Ogallala
Charlotte Elizabeth (Liggett) Peterson, age 79, died Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE.
Charlotte was born on October 5th, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Robert and Edith (Long) Liggett. Charlotte went to school at Stonewall Jackson High School in Charleston, WV and graduated in 1961.She later married Samuel Evans and to this union one child was born, Janice. Shortly after, they were divorced. Charlotte then married Dennis Peterson on...
Charlotte Elizabeth (Liggett) Peterson, age 79, died Thursday, February 2nd, 2023 at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE.
Charlotte was born on October 5th, 1943 in Philadelphia,...
Dennis Rohde Ogallala
Dennis Dean Rohde, age 80 , of Ogallala, Nebraska, died on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE.
Dennis was born March 5, 1942 in Alliance, NE to Otto and Elsie (Garskill) Rohde. He grew up in Alliance and attended school there.
Dennis joined the Army on September 13, 1957. He did basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Dennis was then transferred to the National Guards, where he served the remainder of his obligation. He was...
Dennis Dean Rohde, age 80 , of Ogallala, Nebraska, died on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE.
Dennis was born March 5, 1942 in Alliance,...
Clara Kayser Lemoyne
Clara E. Kayser, 94, was received into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Lakewood, Colorado.
Clara was born on March 7, 1928, in Sugar City, Colorado, the daughter of Conrad and Emma Grasmick. As a child, Clara excelled in school, loved to run and was an integral part of farm life. In 1946, Clara graduated from Sugar City High School. Her family then moved to Denver where she attended Central Business College. ...
Clara E. Kayser, 94, was received into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in Lakewood, Colorado.
Clara was born on March 7, 1928, in Sugar...
Lois Lage Arthur
Lois Clara Lage, 90, of Arthur, Nebraska died Monday, January 9th, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Lois was born June 28th, 1932 in Omaha, NE. She was the eldest of seven children born to Joe and Clara (Logemann) Plambeck. Lois was raised on the family farm, four miles west of Millard, NE.
She attended District #45 Willow Dale Grade School and Millard High School, graduating in May 1949. She then worked a short time in the business office at Boys Town in Omaha, and then...
Lois Clara Lage, 90, of Arthur, Nebraska died Monday, January 9th, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Lois was born June 28th, 1932 in Omaha, NE. She was the eldest of seven...
Harold Clapp Scottsbluff
Harold O. Clapp, 93, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska died Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
Harold was born on August 7, 1929 in Arthur County Nebraska to Alford and Oneita (Smith) Clapp. He received his early education through the 8th grade in Arthur County at School District #1. Harold then attended the Ag school in Curtis for one year, and then returned to Ogallala where he graduated from Ogallala High School in 1948. Harold...
Harold O. Clapp, 93, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska died Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, NE.
Harold was born on August 7, 1929 in Arthur County...
Eric Sauer North Platte
Eric John Sauer, 50, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at his home.
Eric was born December 11th, 1972 in San Francisco, California.
Eric graduated from Ogallala High School in 1991. Eric's favorite time of the year was Christmas. He loved to cook and spend time with his family. When he was younger, he loved camping, the mountains, and vacationing.
Eric is survived by his siblings; Julie (Bill) Christensen of Ogallala, NE, Rob (Judy) Sauer of...
Eric John Sauer, 50, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at his home.
Eric was born December 11th, 1972 in San Francisco, California.
Eric graduated from...
Larry Wilson Paxton
Larry Hugh Wilson, 77, of Paxton, Nebraska passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE, with his daughters by his side.
Larry was born December 30, 1945 to Manny and Irene (Krug) Wilson. Larry grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska and Bird City, Kansas. Larry graduated from Bird City High School with the class of 1964. He proudly joined the U.S. Navy on October 10th, 1966.
He married Penny Louise on May 26, 1972. They welcomed Taunya (Joel) Woodward and...
Larry Hugh Wilson, 77, of Paxton, Nebraska passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE, with his daughters by his side.
Larry was born December 30, 1945...
Blanca Meraz de Parra Ogallala
Blanca Delia Meraz de Parra(63), of Ogallala, NE found eternal rest on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Blanca was born on January 1, 1959 in Teporachi, Chihuahua, Mexico to Leopoldo Meraz Escarcega and Reynalda Martinez de Meraz. She was the oldest of 8 kids.
She married her first love Roman Parra Chavez on February 11, 1979. They quickly began to grow their family, having four children, Selene, Edgar Lenin, Lesly and Betsy...
Blanca Delia Meraz de Parra(63), of Ogallala, NE found eternal rest on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
Blanca was born on January 1, 1959 in Teporachi,...
Velma Fox Bertrand, NE
Velma Florence Fox, 89, formerly of Bertrand, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE. Due to the weather we are rescheduling Velma's service to Thursday, January 5th.
The Rosary will be rescheduled to, Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. (C.T.) at the Old Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Hershey, Nebraska (236 Young Road, Hershey, NE 69143) with Father Joe Hannappel of St. James Catholic Church in Kearney...
Velma Florence Fox, 89, formerly of Bertrand, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, December 21st, 2022 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE. Due to the weather we are rescheduling Velma's service...
Marilyn Adkins Ogallala
Marilyn Jean Adkins passed peacefully into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was ninety-three years old, surrounded by her three children.
Marilyn was born on April 4, 1929, in Beemer, Nebraska, to the Rev. W.J. and Lydia Oetting. She lived all her life in her much-loved Nebraska until late in life, when she moved to Greeley, Colorado to be near a daughter.
She married the love of her life, Meredith Adkins, in...
Marilyn Jean Adkins passed peacefully into the loving presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, December 18, 2022. She was ninety-three years old, surrounded by her three...
Calvin McClung Big Springs, NE
Calvin Whitney McClung, 83, died early Saturday morning, December 17, 2022, surrounded by loving family at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, Colorado. Calvin was born on February 9, 1939, in Sterling, Colorado to Daniel McClung and Lola (Whitney) McClung. He was a lifelong member of the Big Springs community, he farmed and ranched in Deuel, Keith, Garden, and Perkins counties in Nebraska and Sedgwick County in Colorado.
He received his education at Big Springs and graduated from...
Calvin Whitney McClung, 83, died early Saturday morning, December 17, 2022, surrounded by loving family at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, Colorado. Calvin was born on February 9, 1939,...
Leslie Farlin Big Springs
Leslie Alvin Farlin, 91, of Big Springs, NE passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home. Leslie was born May 11, 1931 in Lynch, NE to Virgil and Augusta (Otto) Farlin. He lived in Burton, NE from 1931-1943, then Springview, NE graduating from Springview High School in 1949. Leslie taught in a one room school in the area for a year. In 1950, he moved to live with his older sister and brother-in-law in Big Springs and worked as a field hand. He worked at the Brown Service Station, and...
Leslie Alvin Farlin, 91, of Big Springs, NE passed away Friday, December 16, 2022 at his home. Leslie was born May 11, 1931 in Lynch, NE to Virgil and Augusta (Otto) Farlin. He lived in Burton, NE...
Albert Brunner Lewellen (Lake McConaughy)
Albert E. Brunner age 72 of Lewellen ( Lake McConaughy) died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his home on Lake McConaughy. Services are pending at the Draucker Funeral Home.
Albert E. Brunner age 72 of Lewellen ( Lake McConaughy) died Thursday, December 15, 2022 at his home on Lake McConaughy. Services are pending at the Draucker Funeral Home.
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