All Obituaries
Harold Suhr Sutherland, NE
Harold E. Suhr, age 83 of Sutherland passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Sutherland Care center.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 8 at 1:30 pm at the Ogallala Cemetery with Father Vidya Sager of Holy Spirit Catholic Church of North Platte officiating.
Due to the recent health concerns, the family invites you to attend the graveside service via live stream which will...
Harold E. Suhr, age 83 of Sutherland passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Sutherland Care center.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm at the Draucker Funeral Home...
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 a degree in Ag Economics. He returned to Belgrade NE to farm with his family. In 1986 Kim moved to Arthur NE to work for Enfield Ranch until 1996. Kim then went to work for...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
Virginia Baird Big Springs
Virginia Baird, age 84, of Big Springs, NE, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.
Virginia was born February 21, 1935 in Wisner, NE to Bernard and Myrtle (Christensen) Von Seggern.
Virginia's early schooling was in Wisner then graduating from Fremont High School in 1952. Virginia moved to Milford, NE where she worked in a grocery store as a checker. She met Marvin Baird while working there. They were married June 18, 1954 in Milford, NE. at...
Virginia Baird, age 84, of Big Springs, NE, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.
Virginia was born February 21, 1935 in Wisner, NE to Bernard and...
Wilton Dorris Lemoyne
Wilton H. Dorris, 89, of Lemoyne, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Ogallala Community Hospital .
He was born on January 18, 1930 to Lawrence and Alice (Shaw) Dorris in Arthur, County NE. He attended school in Arthur County and graduated from ACH in 1950. Wilton Joined the Navy on January 26th 1948 and was stationed on the Sperry and the Rochester in the East China Sea, Korea. On March 12, 1952 he was discharged from the Navy.
Wilton...
Wilton H. Dorris, 89, of Lemoyne, passed away, Friday, November 1, 2019, at the Ogallala Community Hospital .
He was born on January 18, 1930 to Lawrence and Alice (Shaw)...
Morris Sherman Brule
Morris G. Sherman, age 83, of Brule, NE, passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.
Morris was born October 16, 1936 to Theodore and Mabel Ina (Higginson) Sherman in Ainsworth, NE.
Morris attended rural schools in Brown County through the 8th grade. He started farming with his father, and later received his GED.
On August 28, 1955 he was united in marriage to Betty Hartgrave in Ainsworth. The two of them made their home at Wood...
Morris G. Sherman, age 83, of Brule, NE, passed away, Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.
Morris was born October 16, 1936 to Theodore and Mabel Ina...
Gerald "Jerry" Rounsborg Ogallala
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Rounsborg, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away at home, with his beloved wife Barbara at his side, on October 27, 2019.
Jerry was born in Alliance, Nebraska, on April 19, 1937, to Donald Clinton Rounsborg and Florence Elizabeth Campbell Rounsborg. He was raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska, which he dearly loved. He worked cattle with his father and brother, which led to a lasting loathing of horses; blew up horse tanks and fence posts with firecrackers, to...
Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Rounsborg, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away at home, with his beloved wife Barbara at his side, on October 27, 2019.
Jerry was born in Alliance, Nebraska, on...
RoseMary Geisert Lincoln
Rose Mary (Castner) Geisert, age 86, of Lincoln, NE, former resident of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Cove House in Lincoln.
Rose Mary was born November 23, 1932 in Auburn, NE to Clarence and Dorothy (Hall) Castner and was baptized in the First Presbyterian Church on December 11, 1932.
She attended Athens Elementary School until her family moved to Ashland, NE in 1942 where she graduated from High School in 1950. In 1954, Rose Mary received her Bachelor of...
Rose Mary (Castner) Geisert, age 86, of Lincoln, NE, former resident of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Cove House in Lincoln.
Rose Mary was born November 23, 1932 in...
Larry Grover Ogallala
Larry L. Grover, age 77, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy and Lucille (Newton) Grover; 1 sister, Marlene Kramer; 1 brother, Darell Grover; and a son-in-law, Jeff McMillan.
Larry is survived by; his wife, Flora Grover, of Ogallala; 1 son, John Gallegos, of Phoenix, AZ; 1 daughter, Iris McMillan, of Ogallala; 1 brother, Lonnie Grover, of...
Larry L. Grover, age 77, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.
He was preceded in death by...
Lorna Mae Hansen, age 90, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Lorna was born April 2, 1929 to Fred and Ethel (Dresslar) Roberts near Brule, Nebraska.
She was the fourth of five children. In her early years, her family moved often as her father rented various farms and ranches. Lorna graduated from Arthur County High School as valedictorian in 1947.
Lorna was united in marriage to Wesley Ivan Reichenberg on July 11, 1948 at Center...
Lorna Mae Hansen, age 90, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Lorna was born April 2, 1929 to Fred and Ethel (Dresslar) Roberts near...
Eunice E. Rakowsky, age 85, of Ogallala, passed away on, Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Eunice was born November 10, 1933 to Walter and Hulda (Splittgerber) Putz in Wayne County, NE. in a small farm house. She was baptized on December 17, 1933 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wayne County, Nebraska.
She attended local grade schools and graduated from Pilger High School in 1950 in Pilger, Ne. Eunice then attended the Lincoln Beauty Academy and...
Eunice E. Rakowsky, age 85, of Ogallala, passed away on, Friday, October 11, 2019 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Eunice was born November 10, 1933 to Walter and Hulda (Splittgerber) Putz...
Verna Sillasen Keystone
Verna L. Sillasen, age 88, of Keystone, passed away on October 10, 2019 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.
Verna was born on July 5, 1931 to Coyle and Clara (Wilber) McGreer in Big Springs, NE. She was baptized and confirmed in the Big Springs Methodist Church. Verna attended school in Big Springs, graduating from Big Springs High School in 1949. She went on to work at Sixth Street Market in Ogallala as a checker.
Verna met Sillas James "Jim" Sillasen at a dance in Paxton...
Verna L. Sillasen, age 88, of Keystone, passed away on October 10, 2019 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE.
Verna was born on July 5, 1931 to Coyle and Clara (Wilber) McGreer in Big Springs,...
Mary Hull-Peterson Paynesville, MN
Mary Asenible (Huntley) Hull Peterson, age 92, of Paynesville, Minnesota, formerly of Brule, passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Karonis Manor in Paynesville, following an extended illness.
Mary was born September 23, 1927 to George and Sylvia (Johnston) Huntley in Silverton, OR. The family moved to Custer County, Nebraska where Mary enjoyed an early childhood. The family moved to Brule when Mary was a freshman and she graduated from Brule High School. While still in school, Mary...
Mary Asenible (Huntley) Hull Peterson, age 92, of Paynesville, Minnesota, formerly of Brule, passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2019 at the Karonis Manor in Paynesville, following an extended...
Veronica Landes Arthur
Veronica Virginia Landes, age 78, of Arthur, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.
Veronica was born March 20, 1941 in Big Springs, Nebraska to Clarence and Dola "LaVern" (Barnts) Krull.
Veronica attended school at District #62, south of Brule until 8th grade, then attended Brule High School and graduated in 1958.
On July 5, 1958 she married her 8th grade sweetheart, Duane Landes at the United Methodist Church in Ogallala,...
Veronica Virginia Landes, age 78, of Arthur, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the Aurora Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado.
Veronica was born March 20, 1941 in Big Springs, Nebraska to...
Jerry Eastman Ogallala
Jerry Wayne Eastman, age 81, of Ogallala, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a fierce battle with dementia.
Jerry was born August 23, 1938 in Callaway, Nebraska, to Newell and Helen (Siel) Eastman.
Jerry, his parents, and his brother, Jim, moved to Ogallala when he was 4 years old. He started school as a kindergartener in the building that is now the public library, graduating from Ogallala High School in 1956, part of a close-knit class that...
Jerry Wayne Eastman, age 81, of Ogallala, passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2019 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a fierce battle with dementia.
Jerry was born August 23, 1938 in...
Pat Hebbert Ashby
Pat Douglas Hebbert, age 61, of Ashby, Nebraska passed away, Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Monaco Care and Rehabilitation Center in Denver, Colorado.
Pat was born to Randall “Gene” and Gail (Michel) Hebbert on January 31, 1958, at Alliance. He was a life-long resident of the Sandhills, and attended Elementary School in Ashby. He graduated from Hyannis High School in 1977.
Pat was a member of the Grant County Roping Club winning the Year End High Point Heeler buckle in 1981....
Pat Douglas Hebbert, age 61, of Ashby, Nebraska passed away, Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at Monaco Care and Rehabilitation Center in Denver, Colorado.
Pat was born to Randall “Gene”...
Eloise Schmidt Brule
Eloise Marie (Bunch) Schmidt, 75, of Brule died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Brule with the Rev. Jon Dickmander officiating. Burial will be at Brule Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday at Draucker Funeral Home in Ogallala, and before service time at the church.
Eloise was born Dec. 11, 1943, in North Platte to Virgil and Bertha (Johnson) Bunch. She attended school in...
Eloise Marie (Bunch) Schmidt, 75, of Brule died Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Brule with...
Charles McDowell, III Ogallala
Charles "Chuck" P. McDowell, III, age 68, of Ogallala, NE, entered into eternal life, Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Chuck was born to Charles McDowell, Jr. and Aletha (Dreiling) McDowell, on March 10, 1951, in Hays, Kansas.
Chuck was a retired truck driver with 33 years of service to the Teamsters Union. He was a dedicated member of the Moose Lodge 1624 and the Moose Legion, where he received several awards for his services to the organization. He...
Charles "Chuck" P. McDowell, III, age 68, of Ogallala, NE, entered into eternal life, Monday, September 9, 2019 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Chuck was born to Charles McDowell,...
Gerald Geisert Lincoln
Gerald "Gerry" Lee Geisert, of Lincoln, NE, former resident of Ogallala, NE, age 89, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Harbor House in Lincoln.
Gerry was born April 13, 1930, in the old Ogallala, NE hospital to Edward Adolph and Louise (Behrends) Geisert.
Gerry was baptized in St. John’s Lutheran Church, southeast of Ogallala. He started school at the Rural School District, he attended this school through 8th grade. At the age of 12 Rev. G. H. Boehnke at St....
Gerald "Gerry" Lee Geisert, of Lincoln, NE, former resident of Ogallala, NE, age 89, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Harbor House in Lincoln.
Gerry was born April 13, 1930,...
Bernard Wiseman Georgetown, TX
Bernard "Bernie" W. Wiseman, age 82, loving husband and father of three children, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Ogallala, left this earth to be with the Lord , Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at the Tiffin House in Georgetown, TX.
Bernie was born on September 13, 1936 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Berget and Tressie (Harris) Wiseman. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO in 1968, and continued his post-graduate studies at Lamar University in...
Bernard "Bernie" W. Wiseman, age 82, loving husband and father of three children, of Georgetown, Texas, formerly of Ogallala, left this earth to be with the Lord , Tuesday, August 20,...
Lennes Lee Jackson, age 90, passed away peacefully August 17, 2019.
Lennes was born in Oshkosh, NE, to Gilbert "Mac" and Ella (Crook) McGaw on June 6, 1929.
As a child, she moved with family to Sheridan, WY where her father was a meteorologist at the Sheridan airport. She graduated from Sheridan High School and went on to graduate from secretarial school. She married Bill Jackson Dec. 25, 1950. In 1963 the family moved to St. Paul, MN so that Bill could pursue his PhD. Lennes...
Lennes Lee Jackson, age 90, passed away peacefully August 17, 2019.
Lennes was born in Oshkosh, NE, to Gilbert "Mac" and Ella (Crook) McGaw on June 6, 1929.
As a child, she moved with...
Dannie Mickelson Scottsbluff
Dannie Lee Mickelson, age 75, of Scottsbluff, NE, former resident of Ogallala, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Village at Regional West in Scottsbluff.
Dan was born on March 24, 1944 in Slaton, TX, to Clarence E. and Rose M. (Gerhard) Mickelson.
He received an early education in Arthur, NE. After graduating from Ogallala High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served four years. He was with one of the first combat units to be sent to Vietnam. Dan was...
Dannie Lee Mickelson, age 75, of Scottsbluff, NE, former resident of Ogallala, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Village at Regional West in Scottsbluff.
Dan was born on March 24,...
Vitula "Babe" Hudson Ogallala
Vitula “Babe” I. Hudson, age 97, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday August 17, 2019 at Indian Hills Manor.
Babe was born February 23, 1922, to Louis and Vitula Mae (Rowland) Cooney on a farm northeast of Brule, Nebraska. She attended school in Brule, graduating from High School there in 1940.
She was the youngest of five children.
In 1943, she married Daniel C. Hudson. The couple moved to and resided in San Francisco, California during the last two years of World War II in...
Vitula “Babe” I. Hudson, age 97, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday August 17, 2019 at Indian Hills Manor.
Babe was born February 23, 1922, to Louis and Vitula Mae (Rowland) Cooney on...
Adam Dahlkoetter, age 37, died Friday, August 16, 2019 in his home in Ogallala, NE.
Adam was born April 20, 1982 in Ogallala, the son of Roger and Marilyn (Gordon) Dahlkoetter.
Adam graduated from Ogallala High School in 2001. He attended Mid Plains Community College and the University of Nebraska at Kearney. In the spring of 2008, Adam enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves as a Corpsman, and later advanced to Petty Officer Second Class. During his career with the Navy, Adam was...
Adam Dahlkoetter, age 37, died Friday, August 16, 2019 in his home in Ogallala, NE.
Adam was born April 20, 1982 in Ogallala, the son of Roger and Marilyn (Gordon) Dahlkoetter.
Adam graduated...
Koleen Dowdy Ogallala
Koleen K. Dowdy-Stone, age 65, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly with her husband by her side on, Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
Koleen was born May 7, 1954 in Greeley, CO to Cullen and Evelyn (Heimbichner) Odenbaugh. She attended Valley High School in Gilcrest, CO, graduating in 1972. She worked for Thrifty Foods Grocery Store in Platteville, CO. In 1977 she went to work for Plateville Police Department as a police officer until...
Koleen K. Dowdy-Stone, age 65, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly with her husband by her side on, Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
Koleen...
Reagan Carr Arthur
Reagan S. Carr, age 44, of Arthur, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Reagan was born November 2, 1974 to Ronald and Shirley (Bonifield) Carr, in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Reagan attended schools in Hyannis and Mullen, graduating from Mullen High School in 1992. He then attended college at the University of Wyoming, University of Denver, and Kearney State College where he graduated, receiving his Bachelor's...
Reagan S. Carr, age 44, of Arthur, passed away, Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Reagan was born November 2, 1974 to Ronald and Shirley (Bonifield) Carr, in...
Eric Terry Ogallala
Eric W. Terry, age 43, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home in Ogallala.
Eric was born in Grant, Nebraska on September 19, 1975 to Bill and Mary (Rowe) Terry.
He grew up in Ogallala, attending Ogallala Public Schools. Later on, he drove trucks for Pepsi. Eric had the opportunity to move and drive a truck in Grand Junction, Colorado. Finally, he moved back home around 2010 to help manage the family owned store, House of Bottles.
Eric is survived by his...
Eric W. Terry, age 43, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his home in Ogallala.
Eric was born in Grant, Nebraska on September 19, 1975 to Bill and Mary (Rowe)...
Jeanne Clark Lincoln
Jeanne M. Clark, age 91, of Lincoln, NE, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at her home in Lincoln.
Jeanne Marie (Riley) Clark was born June 28, 1928 to Joe & Jesse Riley and grew up on a farm north of Shelton, NE. Jeanne married Melvyn R. Clark and lived in Big Springs. They raised two sons, Kelly J. Clark (Nancy), and Tommy G. Clark all of Lincoln. Grandchildren are Aaron J. Clark (Mikki) of Lincoln, and Jason D. Clark of McGregor, TX.
Jeanne was preceded in death by her...
Jeanne M. Clark, age 91, of Lincoln, NE, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at her home in Lincoln.
Jeanne Marie (Riley) Clark was born June 28, 1928 to Joe & Jesse Riley and grew up on a...
Kandi K. Carlyle, age 55, of Grand Island, NE, passed away, July 1, 2019, at her home in Grand Island due to natural causes.
Kandi was born on October 19, 1963 at Sutherland, to Chalmer Kramer and Dorlis (Darlene) Pueppka.
Kandi attended Sutherland High School and moved quite frequently until she moved to Ogallala, where she built her family and raised her kids. She then moved to Paxton for her kids to finish their high school career, and then finally moved to Grand Island. Kandi cared for...
Kandi K. Carlyle, age 55, of Grand Island, NE, passed away, July 1, 2019, at her home in Grand Island due to natural causes.
Kandi was born on October 19, 1963 at Sutherland, to Chalmer Kramer...
Glorine "Lori" Wyman Arthur
Glorine "Lori" Stohler Wyman, age 86, lately of Arthur, NE, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away, peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home in Arthur.
Lori was born March 22, 1933, in La Feria, TX to George and Christina (Schneider) Stohler. She later graduated High School in Waco, TX.
As a young woman she moved to Los Angeles, CA and worked as a business woman for Hughes Aircraft. Eventually she joined a sister in Indianapolis and thereafter met and married Charles A....
Glorine "Lori" Stohler Wyman, age 86, lately of Arthur, NE, formerly of Indianapolis, IN, passed away, peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her home in Arthur.
Lori was born March 22,...
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