All Obituaries
LD Walker Ogallala
LD Walker, 78, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.
LD was born January 26, 1942 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Dale E. and Dorothy Lee (Linn) Walker.
He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1960. Then moved on to Nebraska State College of Chadron, Nebraska, graduating in 1965 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration.
While attending college he meets his sweetheart Sherri Yvonne...
LD Walker, 78, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.
LD was born January 26, 1942 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Dale E....
Jerry Speck Ogallala
Jerry Lee Speck, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Jerry was born in Norton, Kansas, October 31, 1935 to Clyde and Beulah Lee Speck.
Clyde was the meat manager for Safeway Foods and moved to North Platte one year later, when Clyde went to work for Sixth Street Foods and had interest in North Platte Livestock.
When Jerry was 15 years old, Clyde bought Ogallala Livestock. Jerry was raised in the yards, skipping school...
Jerry Lee Speck, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Jerry was born in Norton, Kansas, October 31, 1935 to Clyde and Beulah...
Rodney Jensen Ogallala
Rodney W. Jensen, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Rodney was born April 17, 1936 to Ove and Tressie (Miller) Jensen in Lexington, Nebraska.
Rod moved to Ogallala as a young child, graduating from Ogallala High School in 1954. He attended Trinidad Jr. College in Trinidad, CO for gun smithing.
On August 13, 1956, he was united in marriage to Patricia Louise Hardwick at the St. Luke's Catholic Church in...
Rodney W. Jensen, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Rodney was born April 17, 1936 to Ove and Tressie (Miller) Jensen in...
Dorotha "Dot" David Ogallala
Dorotha "Dot" M. David, age 67, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Dorotha was born July 27, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX to Douglass King and Ruth Pauline (Stocker) Bridges.
Dot moved to Conifer, CO as a young child with her parents. She attended schools in Conifer, moving to Glenwood, CO where she graduated High School and worked various jobs.
In 1984 she was united in marriage to Brian David in Moab, Utah where they lived...
Dorotha "Dot" M. David, age 67, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Dorotha was born July 27, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX to...
Terry LaFore Ogallala
Terry Lee LaFore, 6 years young, of Ogallala, NE, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from Medulloblastoma brain cancer.
Terry was welcomed into this world on December 16th, 2013 to Jeremiah Lee and Effie Marie (Harris) LaFore.
He was a typical little boy that loved to play with his friend and sisters. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible outside and helping his parents with various outdoor activities such as yard work, working on cars with dad, shoveling...
Terry Lee LaFore, 6 years young, of Ogallala, NE, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from Medulloblastoma brain cancer.
Terry was welcomed into this world on December 16th,...
Jean Slagle Ogallala
Jean Ann (Beran) Slagle, age 83, passed away at her home in Ogallala, Nebraska on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a two year battle with Mesothelioma, with husband Ted and daughter Kim at her side.
Jean was born on March 6, 1937 in Beatrice, Nebraska, the daughter of Ben and Velma (VanOsdol) Beran. She grew up in Hebron NE., with her older brother Richard and younger brother Larry. She vividly remembered the tornado of 1953 that destroyed many businesses and...
Jean Ann (Beran) Slagle, age 83, passed away at her home in Ogallala, Nebraska on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a two year battle with Mesothelioma, with husband Ted and daughter Kim at her...
Betty Benjamin North Platte
Betty Jane Sieckmann Benjamin, age 93, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Betty was born in Ohiowa, NE on October 8, 1926, to Omer and Mollie (Luttich) Schroll. After graduation from Ohiowa High School, Betty attended Mary Lanning School of Nursing where she obtained her Bachelor's Degree. She later obtained a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska. As a nurse she worked in several hospitals in the...
Betty Jane Sieckmann Benjamin, age 93, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Betty was born in Ohiowa, NE on October 8, 1926, to Omer and...
Barbara Keyes Ogallala
Barbara Keyes, age 81, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
The family chose cremation. Services are scheduled for a later date.
Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.
Barbara Keyes, age 81, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
The family chose cremation. Services are scheduled for a later date.
Draucker Funeral...
Kim Channer Arthur
Kim B. Channer, age 65, of Arthur, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Arthur due to an accident.
Kim was born in Cedar Rapids NE to Charles and Mary (Cornwell) Channer. Kim attended school in St. Edward and graduated from St. Edward High School in 1973. Kim attended UNL and graduated with an Associate’s degree in Ag Economics. He returned to Belgrade NE to farm with his family. In 1986 Kim moved to Arthur NE and worked for the Enfield Ranch until 1996. Kim then went to work for Double...
Kim B. Channer, age 65, of Arthur, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Arthur due to an accident.
Kim was born in Cedar Rapids NE to Charles and Mary (Cornwell) Channer. Kim attended school in St....
Steven Taylor Ogallala
Steven Taylor, age 41, of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE. For the last 9 months, Steven waged a courageous battle against stage 3B testicular cancer. He never lost his positive outlook and cheer.
Steven was born on July 1, 1979 in Ogallala to Leonard and Glenda (Reed) Taylor. Living in Ogallala his entire life, Steven never met a stranger. As a young boy, his love for gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, and especially...
Steven Taylor, age 41, of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE. For the last 9 months, Steven waged a courageous battle against stage...
Waldo E. "Erv" Smith, age 93, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Waldo, the third son of George (Casey) and Florence (Johnson) Smith, was born on his father's homestead at Arthur County, Nebraska on January 30 1927.
He received his early education in a one-roomed country school in Arthur County. He graduated from the eighth grade as a salutatorian of his class.
Waldo was a many talented individual. He...
Waldo E. "Erv" Smith, age 93, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Waldo, the third son of George (Casey) and...
Wayne Fickes North Platte, NE
Wayne D. Fickes, 82, of North Platte NE, formerly of Ogallala passed away on August 4, 2020 at Great Plains Health, just hours from his 83rd birthday. He was born on August 5, 1937 to David and Helen (Meade) Fickes at Oshkosh, NE. Wayne had the distinction of having two high school diplomas; one from Garden County High School in Oshkosh NE, Class of 1955, and the other being from the Capital Page School in Washington, D.C. where he served as a page boy in the House of Representatives during...
Wayne D. Fickes, 82, of North Platte NE, formerly of Ogallala passed away on August 4, 2020 at Great Plains Health, just hours from his 83rd birthday. He was born on August 5, 1937 to David and...
Douglas Patterson Grant
Douglas L. Patterson, age 98, of Grant, NE, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.
Doug was born September 10, 1921, at Ansley, NE, the son of Roy F. and Fannie (Tomsiceh) Patterson. Doug received his education and grew into manhood in Ansley and graduated from Ansley High School in 1939. Doug was class president, both his junior and senior years.
On November 7, 1942 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Price at Grand...
Douglas L. Patterson, age 98, of Grant, NE, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.
Doug was born September 10, 1921, at Ansley,...
Kevin Reichenberg Grant
Kevin L. Reichenberg, age 60, of Grant, NE, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Grant.
Kevin was born November 20, 1959 in Ogallala, NE to Lewis Harold and Mary Ann (Slobzewski) Reichenberg.
Kevin met LeAnn Daly at Chadron State College, where he played football for three years and wrestled for one year. On July 12, 1980 they were united in marriage and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
He went to school in Ogallala and graduated from Ogallala High School...
Kevin L. Reichenberg, age 60, of Grant, NE, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Grant.
Kevin was born November 20, 1959 in Ogallala, NE to Lewis Harold and Mary Ann (Slobzewski)...
John Wayne Brandt, a longtime Ogallala resident and KOGA Radio broadcaster and salesman, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the age of 76. For the past year, John waged a courageous battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer, maintaining his signature optimism throughout.
John was born on July 11, 1944, in Hays, KS, to John B. and Laverna Brandt, the eldest of three children. Since childhood, John was fascinated with radio and liked to spend his time being around people and...
John Wayne Brandt, a longtime Ogallala resident and KOGA Radio broadcaster and salesman, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the age of 76. For the past year, John waged a courageous...
Alice F. Berry, age 93, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Alice was born on December 11, 1926 to John and Mary (Daubendick) Steinke on a farm in Perkins County. She grew up and attended school in Perkins County.
In 1944 Alice attended Hastings Beauty School, then after getting her cosmetology license, she went to work in Curtis, Nebraska. She went to work for Hazel Kilgore's Beauty Shop in January 1946.
On...
Alice F. Berry, age 93, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Alice was born on December 11, 1926 to John and Mary (Daubendick) Steinke...
Linda Pierce Alliance
Linda Rae Pierce, age 72, of Alliance, NE, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her daughters home in Ogallala.
Linda was born to Milford and Alice (Hammer) Pierce on May 11, 1948. She was one of 17 children.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandkids. She loved watching Thomas the Train, Paw Patrol and any other cartoons they liked to watch. She also enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, all year around. Linda...
Linda Rae Pierce, age 72, of Alliance, NE, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her daughters home in Ogallala.
Linda was born to Milford and Alice (Hammer) Pierce on...
JoAnne Harms Brule
JoAnne Harms, age 88, of Brule, NE, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at The Indian Hills Manor in Ogallalla, NE.
JoAnne was born December 18, 1931 in Brule, NE to Joseph and Lois Anne (Mong) Smolcyzyk. She was baptized at St. Luke's Rectory on December 21, 1931
JoAnne attended elementary school at District #22. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in Sidney, NE from the seventh grade through the first semester of ninth grade. JoAnne...
JoAnne Harms, age 88, of Brule, NE, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at The Indian Hills Manor in Ogallalla, NE.
JoAnne was born December 18, 1931 in Brule, NE to...
Merna G. Schleeman age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
Merna was born August 2, 1930 at Stockville, NE to Clarence and Grace (Wilson) Woodring.
She grew up along the Medicine Creek where she attended country school, then graduated from Stockville High School in 1946. On August 2, 1957, Merna was united in marriage to Darwin Schleeman and welcomed their daughter, Tammy on August 1, 1959.
They lived in several different...
Merna G. Schleeman age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
Merna was born August 2, 1930 at Stockville, NE to Clarence and Grace (Wilson)...
Nancy Crow Lemoyne
Nancy J. (Smith) Crow, age 76, of Lemoyne, NE, passed away, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home in Lemoyne with her husband at her side.
She was born to late Robert LeRoy and Joyce Faye (Gyles) Smith on March 2, 1944 in Alexandria, South Dakota. She attended Notre Dame Academy and later earned her Nursing Degree.
She married William Thornton Crow on September 28, 1997, moving to Lemoyne 14 years ago from Colorado Springs, where they met.
Nancy (Granny) was active in her...
Nancy J. (Smith) Crow, age 76, of Lemoyne, NE, passed away, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home in Lemoyne with her husband at her side.
She was born to late Robert LeRoy and Joyce Faye...
Crystal Lorraine Gerdes was born October 20, 1966, in Wheatridge, CO, the second of four children and only daughter born to Ellis and Sharon (Beck) Gibbs, passed on to Heaven, Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Friend, NE at the age of 53.
As a young girl, she attended grade school at Parmalee Elementary in Indian Hills, CO and later graduated from Wheatland High School in Madrid, NE with the class of 1985. Crystal furthered her education by enrolling in McCook Community College and Kearney State...
Crystal Lorraine Gerdes was born October 20, 1966, in Wheatridge, CO, the second of four children and only daughter born to Ellis and Sharon (Beck) Gibbs, passed on to Heaven, Thursday, May 28,...
Deanna "Danny" Wolford Ogallala
Deanna "Danny" F. Wolford, age 78, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, joined Our Heavenly Father, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Danny was born July 22, 1941 in Brule, NE, the daughter of Joe P. Rios and Lena (Santero) Rusley. Her and her three siblings grew up in Brule, NE.
She attended High School in Garner, IA. In November of 1983, she finished her Food Service Supervisor Course from Western, NE Technical...
Deanna "Danny" F. Wolford, age 78, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, joined Our Heavenly Father, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Danny was...
Marv Walz Arthur
Marvin "Marv" J. Walz, age 78, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his son's home in Broken, Bow, NE
Marvin John Walz was born December 20, 1941 in Ogallala, NE to Alfred and Nellie (Wheeler) Walz. He was the youngest of three children. Marv was raised in the Sandhills of Arthur County, living on the Boe place five miles north of Arthur until age six months, his father’s ranch 11 miles northeast of Arthur until 1958, the Kramer place 12...
Marvin "Marv" J. Walz, age 78, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his son's home in Broken, Bow, NE
Marvin John Walz was born December 20, 1941 in Ogallala, NE...
Marion Brott Ogallala
Marion Rosealie Brott, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.
Marion Rosealie Brott was born April 28, 1929 in Omaha NE, the daughter of William and Rose M (Stuehm) Turtscher. She received her early education at School District #15 near Roscoe Ne. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1946
Marion worked for Searle Auto Dealership until late 1949, when she was united in marriage to John Brott on December 4, 1949 at...
Marion Rosealie Brott, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.
Marion Rosealie Brott was born April 28, 1929 in Omaha NE, the daughter of...
Bob Batterman Beatrice
Bobby "Bob" V. Batterman, age 78, formerly of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Bob was born on April 9, 1942 in Oklahoma City, OK to Andrew Seward and LaVada Wilson (Breshears) Batterman.
He graduated from Hereford High School in Hereford, TX in 1960. Bob was a long-time resident of Ogallala, where he worked selling office supplies. He was a salesman for several years at Modern...
Bobby "Bob" V. Batterman, age 78, formerly of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at the Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation Center in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Bob was born...
Donna Stahl Paxton
Donna D. Stahl, age 85, of Paxton, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska.
Donna was born November 16, 1934 to George and Marie (Sass) Shelton in Omaha, Nebraska. She was later adopted by Walter Suhr.
Donna attended school in Ogallala until the family moved to Paxton. She graduated from Paxton High School with the class of 1954. She worked many jobs within the city of Ogallala including; the First National Bank, Keith County...
Donna D. Stahl, age 85, of Paxton, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska.
Donna was born November 16, 1934 to George and Marie (Sass)...
Herbert "Herb" Knudsen Ogallala
Herbert "Herb" D. Knudsen, age 78, of Ogallala, NE, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, passing away peacefully in his sleep, after a full day at the office where he was strategizing and making big plans for the future. Always full of ideas, dreams, and optimism, we are thankful that neither he, nor we, knew it would be his final day on Earth.
Herb was born July 23, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa to Keith and Dagmar (Nielsen) Knudsen. His birth was full of joy as he was the first of 35...
Herbert "Herb" D. Knudsen, age 78, of Ogallala, NE, died Saturday, April 18, 2020, passing away peacefully in his sleep, after a full day at the office where he was strategizing and...
Bruce A. Spracklen, age 61, of Brule, NE, passed away, Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home in Brule.
Bruce was born October 8, 1958 in Douglas, Wyoming to Willis A. and Clara B. (Gould) Spracklen.
Bruce graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, WY in 1977. After he graduated he served in the Navy for a short time from 1977-1978. He returned to Douglas, WY and worked for the Bill Wheel Truck Stop.
On October 10, 1990 he was united in marriage to Coral Ann (Lynn) in...
Bruce A. Spracklen, age 61, of Brule, NE, passed away, Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his home in Brule.
Bruce was born October 8, 1958 in Douglas, Wyoming to Willis A. and Clara B. (Gould)...
Wayne L. Dobberstein, age 82, of Arvada, CO, passed away, April 10, 2020 at his home in Colorado.
Wayne was born on November 22, 1937 in Kearney, NE to Albert and Nora (Hodge) Dobberstein.
He graduated from Kearney High School in 1956 and shortly after joined the U.S. Navy where he served four years. After his discharge he moved to Denver where he worked briefly with Skelly Oil Company, and Jeffco Manufacturing Company, a beverage and beer can manufacturing company, which was...
Wayne L. Dobberstein, age 82, of Arvada, CO, passed away, April 10, 2020 at his home in Colorado.
Wayne was born on November 22, 1937 in Kearney, NE to Albert and Nora (Hodge)...
Harold Suhr Sutherland, NE
Harold E. Suhr, age 83, of Sutherland, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Sutherland where he had lived for 35+ years.
Harold was born on January 13, 1937 to Harry A. and Margret M. (Seivers) Suhr of Ogallala. He grew up on the family farm north of Ogallala. He attended Ogallala High School where he was on the team that played the first basketball game in the Ogallala Auditorium. Harold graduated from High School in 1954. He married Muriel (Kay) Drost in 1957. They...
Harold E. Suhr, age 83, of Sutherland, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 2, 2020 in Sutherland where he had lived for 35+ years.
Harold was born on January 13, 1937 to Harry A. and Margret...
Delbert Hunt Ogallala
Delbert (Del) Earl Hunt, age 87, of Ogallala, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, NE.
Delbert was born May 1, 1932 in Lincoln, NE to Vernard and Arvilla (Nestle) Hunt.
Delbert received his early education at Lincoln, Nebraska, graduating from Lincoln High School in the spring of 1951. After high school, he entered the University of Nebraska, enrolling in the Engineering curriculum, but ran out of money by Christmas...
Delbert (Del) Earl Hunt, age 87, of Ogallala, passed away, Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant, NE.
Delbert was born May 1, 1932 in Lincoln, NE...
Sandy J. Johnson, age 72, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Dennis and Donny Bennett.
Sandy is survived by her husband, Dorvan Johnson, of Ogallala; 2 step-daughters; Cheryl (John) Basel, of Olpe, KS; Terri Watkins, of Hiwatcha, KS; 4 nephews; Craig (Desiree) Loeffler, of Imperial, NE; Stanley Cerny, of North Platte, NE; Christopher Jimenez, and Jason Geischen, both of Ogallala; 7...
Sandy J. Johnson, age 72, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Dennis and Donny...
Eugene Iron Rope Ogallala
Eugene "Gene" Geoffrey Iron Rope, age 88, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Gene was born March 5, 1931, in Black Pipe, South Dakota to Peter and Susie (Lone Bear) Iron Rope.
In Gene's early years of his life, were spent in Black Pipe with his parents and siblings. His father served on the police force on the Pine Ridge Reservation. He attended school in Wanblee, SD through the eight...
Eugene "Gene" Geoffrey Iron Rope, age 88, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Gene was born March 5,...
Dorothy Allen Ogallala
Dorothy Elizabeth Allen, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Dorothy was born March 8, 1927 at the Ogallala Hospital to Henry C. and Viola I. (Graham) Durkop. Dorothy was raised on the Durkop family farm south of Ogallala with an older brother Arthur and a younger sister, Nancy.
Dorothy graduated Ogallala High School in 1944 and worked as one of the first waitresses at Ogallala...
Dorothy Elizabeth Allen, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Dorothy was born March 8, 1927 at the...
Fred Ortega Ogallala
Fred Ortega, age 64, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE.
Fred was born July 20, 1955 in San Jose, California to Guadalupe and Mary (Corona) Ortega.
He lived there for several years until the family moved to Friona, Texas. They lived there for ten years, before moving to Holyoke, CO where they were seasonal migrant workers.
Fred moved to Scottsbluff in 1987 and received his GED. He moved to North Platte shortly...
Fred Ortega, age 64, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE.
Fred was born July 20, 1955 in San Jose, California to Guadalupe...
William Harris Ogallala
William "Bill" J. Harris, age 72, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Bill was born to Jack and Marie (Kallhoff) Harris on June 22, 1947 in Dalton, Nebraska.
The family then moved to Omaha, NE. Bill attended St. Pious X Grade School in Omaha. He was very proud of serving as an Altar Boy for the Parrish. The family moved from Omaha to Julesburg, CO. in Bill's freshman year of school and he graduated in 1965.
He went...
William "Bill" J. Harris, age 72, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Bill was born to Jack and Marie (Kallhoff) Harris on June...
Gordon Organ Keystone
Gordon R. Organ, age 77, of Keystone, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home in Keystone.
Gordon was born at Denver, Colorado, August 24, 1942 to Francis and Cleo (Jeremiasen) Organ.
Gordon went to school and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado in 1960. After graduating, he worked on various ranches in the Kremmling, Colorado area. He worked on the Green Mountain Dam, and Lockheed Martin for over 30 years as a...
Gordon R. Organ, age 77, of Keystone, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, January 12, 2020 at his home in Keystone.
Gordon was born at Denver, Colorado, August 24, 1942 to Francis...
Harley Gries Paxton
Harley C. Gries, age 92, of Paxton, NE, passed away, Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, NE.
Harley was born August 26, 1927 in Sutherland to Casper and Theresa (Feeken) Gries.
He attended a rural school in Sarben, Nebraska, then went to Paxton. Harley was drafted into the Army on December 13, 1950. He returned to the family farm, where he spent all of his life.
In 1953 he was united in marriage to Nona Jean...
Harley C. Gries, age 92, of Paxton, NE, passed away, Friday, December 27, 2019 at the Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, NE.
Harley was born August 26, 1927 in...
Thomas "Tom" Hansmeier Ogallala
Thomas (Tom) L. Hansmeier age 86 of Rural Ogallala died Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Tom, was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on August 8th, 1933 to Carl J. Hansmeier and Esther (Blomenkamp) Hansmeier. He was a life long resident of Keith County, southeast of Ogallala.
He attended District 22 School and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1950. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, southeast of Ogallala...
Thomas (Tom) L. Hansmeier age 86 of Rural Ogallala died Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Tom, was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on August 8th,...
Johnny Mays Ogallala
Johnny August Mays, age 97, of Scottsbluff, formerly of Ogallala, passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff.
Johnny was born August 7, 1922 to John and Alma (Mietchen) Mays at Eads, Colorado.
Johnny grew up on the family homestead, south of Eads, CO and lived there until he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sallie Marie Brown of Chivington, CO on December 31, 1941 in Tribune, KS.
Following their marriage they lived in Eads...
Johnny August Mays, age 97, of Scottsbluff, formerly of Ogallala, passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff.
Johnny was born August 7, 1922 to...
Ernest Hulinksy Brule
Ernest B. Hulinsky, age 83, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village with his family at his side.
Ernest was born March 7, 1936, at Comstock, NE to Anton and Antonia M. (Oliva) Hulinsky.
Ernest grew up in Brule, NE, attending school there. He entered the U.S. Army on November 17, 1954.
He married Alice Allen on January 24, 1955 in Gering, NE. Ernest continued to serve his country and honorable...
Ernest B. Hulinsky, age 83, of Grand Island, NE, died Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village with his family at his side.
Ernest was born March 7,...
June Sherman, age 86, of Genoa, NE formerly of Brule, NE, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Genoa Long Term Care Center in Genoa, NE.
June Sherman was born June 16, 1933 in Elsmere in Brown County, NE to Lewis and Velma (Crawford) Hartgrave.
June attended school in Ainsworth and graduated from High School in 1953. She was employed in several Ainsworth cafes. June met Ken Sherman and they were united in marriage on December 8, 1961 in Ainsworth. They resided in Shelton...
June Sherman, age 86, of Genoa, NE formerly of Brule, NE, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the Genoa Long Term Care Center in Genoa, NE.
June Sherman was born June 16, 1933 in Elsmere...
Lynette Palu North Platte
Lynette L. Palu, age 78, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 6:18 p.m., at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Lynette Lou Crist was born June 18, 1941 in Blair, Nebraska to Lewis and Hilda (Barton) Crist.
She grew up in Ainsworth, NE and graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1959. In High School she was involved in many activities including volleyball, chorus, glee club, and Future Homemakers of America. In her senior yearbook, she is self-described as...
Lynette L. Palu, age 78, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 6:18 p.m., at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Lynette Lou Crist was born June 18, 1941 in Blair,...
Khuyen Hudson Ogallala
Khuyen “Quinn” Thi Hudson (Hoang), 72, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, December 3 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Khuyen was born on May 6, 1947 in An Toan, North Vietnam, southwest of the harbor city of Hai Phong, to Cho and Ruyen (Nguyen) Hoang. She was the eighth of twelve children (four direct and seven half siblings).
After the communist Viet Minh defeated the French at Dien Bien Phu in the spring of 1954, Khuyen, then 7 years old, and her family gave up...
Khuyen “Quinn” Thi Hudson (Hoang), 72, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, December 3 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Khuyen was born on May 6, 1947 in An Toan, North Vietnam,...
Dayton Ballentine Imperial
Dayton George Ballentine, age 82, loving husband and father of two children passed away on December 3, 2019 at The Manor in Imperial, NE.
Dayton George Ballentine was born on May 24, 1937 in Brule, NE to George Donald Ballentine and Laura Catherine (Hardessen) Ballentine.
Dayton was raised in Brule, NE where he graduated from Brule Public Schools in 1955. He attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in animal science for 2 years. He then returned home...
Dayton George Ballentine, age 82, loving husband and father of two children passed away on December 3, 2019 at The Manor in Imperial, NE.
Dayton George Ballentine was born on May...
Michael Foth Paxton
Michael “Mike” Scott Foth of Paxton, Neb., died on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at the age of 56.
His sense of humor and the way he could tell a story will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved him.
Born March 11, 1963 in Minneapolis, Mike was adopted by Gene and Lil Foth of Windom at 8 weeks old. He was welcomed home by his big sister, Lori. A little sister, Sheri, would join them later.
He grew up in a Christian home and received Christ as his Savior...
Michael “Mike” Scott Foth of Paxton, Neb., died on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at the age of 56.
His sense of humor and the way he could tell a story will never be forgotten by...
Shirley Elizabeth Tompkins, age 84, of, Ogallala, NE, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Linden Court Nursing Home in North Platte, NE.
Shirley was born January 30, 1935 in Gering, NE to Walter and Opal (Beaird) Hartman.
She attended Paxton High School and graduated in 1953. On January 7, 1958 she was united in marriage to Allen Tompkins at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Paxton, NE. She attended Kearney State College and transferred to the University of Nebraska...
Shirley Elizabeth Tompkins, age 84, of, Ogallala, NE, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Linden Court Nursing Home in North Platte, NE.
Shirley was born January 30,...
Richard Steele Ogallala
Richard "Rick" A. Steele, age 55, of Ogallala, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home in Ogallala.
Richard was born January 25, 1964 to Richard and Sharon (Sullivan) Steele in Ripon, Wisconsin.
He went to Ripon High School and graduated in 1983. Richard joined the Army in 1982 and was discharged in 1989, he then attended Moraine Park Tech college where he studied culinary arts.
Rick loved the outdoors and was fluent in all things to do with nature and gardening....
Richard "Rick" A. Steele, age 55, of Ogallala, passed away, Monday, December 2, 2019 at his home in Ogallala.
Richard was born January 25, 1964 to Richard and Sharon (Sullivan) Steele...
Dorothy Madison North Platte
Due to weather conditions we are moving Dorothy's service to Wednesday, November 27th at 2:00 pm here in the chapel.
Dorothy Rose Madison, age 95, of North Platte, NE, formerly of Roscoe, passed away, Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.
Dorothy was born May 2, 1924 in Ogallala to Walter and Leonette (Vickers) Wright.
She attended school in Ogallala.
On March 20, 1940 she was united in marriage to Bernard Madison. The two of them made their home northeast...
Due to weather conditions we are moving Dorothy's service to Wednesday, November 27th at 2:00 pm here in the chapel.
Dorothy Rose Madison, age 95, of North Platte, NE, formerly of Roscoe,...
Mary Hardessen Kearney
Mary Louise Hardessen, age 98, of Kearney and formerly of Brule, passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Brookdale Northridge Assisted Living in Kearney.
Mary was born on December 30, 1920 in Chappell, NE to Guy and Maude (Sudman) Neumann, and she spent her early years in the landmark Sudman-Neumann Heritage House, which is now on the Nebraska Register of Historic Places. She attended the University of Nebraska and worked in Ogallala where she met the love of her life, Carroll,...
Mary Louise Hardessen, age 98, of Kearney and formerly of Brule, passed away, Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Brookdale Northridge Assisted Living in Kearney.
Mary was born on December 30, 1920...
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