All Obituaries
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.
Carole Dunn Ogallala
Carole Ruby Dunn, 86, longtime resident of Ogallala, passed away Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in North Platte.
Carole was born June 25th, 1936 in Ogallala to Herb and Mary Davison. She attended Ogallala Public Schools, graduating in 1954.
On May 29th, 1954 she married Melvin W. Dunn in Ogallala, where they lived for many years before moving to their home in the country. She was employed at TRW, in real estate sales, and several local retail businesses before retiring.
Carole was a master...
Carole Ruby Dunn, 86, longtime resident of Ogallala, passed away Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in North Platte.
Carole was born June 25th, 1936 in Ogallala to Herb and Mary Davison. She attended...
Renata Svanda Ogallala
Renata Lila (Eskam) Svanda, age 88, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Ogallala, Nebraska. She was born December 29, 1933 in Minatare, Nebraska to Fredrick & Eva (Wegelin) Eskam.
Renata graduated Gering High School before attending the University of Nebraska - Lincoln where she met her husband, Don. They were married on July 7, 1957, & had 2 children, Cauleen & Jay. Eventually they moved to Ogallala & opened up Don’s Pharmacy which they ran until they...
Renata Lila (Eskam) Svanda, age 88, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 in Ogallala, Nebraska. She was born December 29, 1933 in Minatare, Nebraska to Fredrick & Eva (Wegelin)...
Jackie Garska Loveland,Colorado
Genevieve "Jackie" M. Garska, 93, longtime Ogallala resident, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022 at Green House at Mirasol in Loveland, CO.
Jackie was born on April 15, 1929 in Perkins County, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Peak) Fosbinder. She received her education in Perkins County. After graduation, she received her teaching certificate from Kearney Teachers College. She taught kindergarten through eighth grade in rural Perkins...
Genevieve "Jackie" M. Garska, 93, longtime Ogallala resident, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022 at Green House at Mirasol in Loveland, CO.
Jackie was...
Shirley Carr Whitman
Shirley Anne Carr, age 90, of Whitman, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Shirley was born June 22, 1932 in Hyannis, NE to Forest and Georgia (Swiggart) Bonifield. She attended a rural school, south of Whitman in District 2. She then graduated from Hyannis High School in 1949.
Shirley taught at rural schools north of Whitman and Mullen, NE with the three year teaching certificate she received in high school. She also...
Shirley Anne Carr, age 90, of Whitman, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Shirley was born June 22, 1932 in Hyannis, NE to...
Albert Hebbert Ogallala
Albert "Roger" Hebbert, 87, of Ogallala, formerly of Ashby, NE passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala NE.
Albert Roger Hebbert was born on March 30th, 1935, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Albert and Ima (Shepard) Hebbert. He grew up, worked and attended grade school in the Sandhills, and earned his high school degree in 1952 from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture at Curtis. He worked...
Albert "Roger" Hebbert, 87, of Ogallala, formerly of Ashby, NE passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala...
Rita Wells Paxton
Rita Ann Wells, 90, of Paxton, passed away on November 1, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, Ogallala, NE.
She was born on April 18, 1932 to Leo Paulik and Lottie (Przybyl) at Hammond, Indiana. She graduated from Bishop Noll High School in East Chicago Illinois with the class of 1950. On May 18, 1957 she married Glen T. Wells in Hammond IN. They lived in Paxton for several years.
Rita worked at the former Stuckey's Pecan Shoppe in Roscoe for...
Rita Ann Wells, 90, of Paxton, passed away on November 1, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, Ogallala, NE.
She was born on April 18, 1932 to Leo Paulik and Lottie...
Deanna VanCura Ogallala
Deanna Martha Van Cura, 75, of Ogallala, died October 31, 2022 at the Regional West Garden County Nursing Home in Oshkosh, NE.
She was born on July 19, 1947 to Ralph and Martha (Witkowski) Casey, Sr. at Omaha, NE. She attended school in Omaha until 1954 when they moved to Ogallala and attended St. Luke's Catholic School then graduated from Ogallala High School in 1965. On August 12, 1969 she married Delmar Van Cura in Oshkosh, NE. Deanna...
Deanna Martha Van Cura, 75, of Ogallala, died October 31, 2022 at the Regional West Garden County Nursing Home in Oshkosh, NE.
She was born on July 19, 1947 to Ralph and Martha...
Shirley Hartman Arthur
Shirley L. Hartman, age 89, of Arthur, left this life on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at the El Dorado Manor in Trenton, NE.
Shirley was born on October 14th, 1933 at Shickley, Nebraska to Floyd and Velma (Boileau) Kiester. She moved to Arthur County Nebraska as a young girl and received her education at the Arthur County Schools, graduating in 1951.
Soon after graduation, Shirley married her high school sweetheart Darwin Hartman on September 12, 1951 in...
Shirley L. Hartman, age 89, of Arthur, left this life on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at the El Dorado Manor in Trenton, NE.
Shirley was born on October 14th, 1933 at Shickley,...
Donald Lunn Ogallala
Donald Fred Lunn, age 72, died Monday, October 17th, 2022 at his home in Ogallala.
Don was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 19th, 1950 to Ted and June (Garst) Lunn, where they lived for a short time before moving to Colorado. After graduating from Highland High School in Thornton, CO he served for a short period in the US Marine Corps. Following that he held many jobs over the years, from college student, to bartender, and a host of others in between. Don eventually began work...
Donald Fred Lunn, age 72, died Monday, October 17th, 2022 at his home in Ogallala.
Don was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 19th, 1950 to Ted and June (Garst) Lunn, where they lived for a...
Charles & Eula Hack Ogallala
Eula Mae (Turner) Hack, youngest daughter of Ular & Bert Turner, and her husband Charles V. Hack will be inurned on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in an intimate graveside service at the Brule Cemetery in Brule, NE.
Rev. Curtis Tschetter officiating.
Condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the share a memory button.
Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Eula Mae (Turner) Hack, youngest daughter of Ular & Bert Turner, and her husband Charles V. Hack will be inurned on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. in an intimate graveside...
Arnold Sexson Ogallala
Arnold L. Sexson age 91 of Ogallala died Tuesday October 4th, 2022 at Wel-Life in Ogallala. Arnold was the son of Pearl D. Sexson and Nellie (Borland) Sexson. He was born February 8, 1931 in McCook. Arnold grew up on a farm at Wauneta, and he graduated from Wauneta High School. While in school he exceled at football and track. He won several medals and set a State Record in the high hurdles.Upon graduation he was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict. He spent his tour as a...
Arnold L. Sexson age 91 of Ogallala died Tuesday October 4th, 2022 at Wel-Life in Ogallala. Arnold was the son of Pearl D. Sexson and Nellie (Borland) Sexson. He was born February 8, 1931 in...
Kenneth Asche Ogallala
Kenneth John Asche, 88, of Ogallala, NE passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in rural Huntley, NE on August 6, 1934 to Otto Paul and Louise Marilyn (Jurgens) Asche. He attended school in Huntley, eventually graduating from Huntley High School. Following high school, he worked jobs around the farm and throughout the community until joining Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a lineman. He...
Kenneth John Asche, 88, of Ogallala, NE passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital surrounded by loved ones. He was born in rural Huntley, NE on August 6,...
Gerald (Jerry) Lintner Ogallala
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Lintner, age 87, of Ogallala, NE died Saturday, October 1st, 2022 in his home.
Jerry was born October 16th, 1934 to Harry and Claudia (Heisley) Lintner in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jerry attended school in Lancaster, later receiving his GED. He joined the Navy on November 19th, 1953, where he served on various aircraft carriers. He was discharged on November 1st, 1957 and returned to Lancaster. He later met Joan Eshleman and they married July 12th, 1966 in Elkton,...
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Lintner, age 87, of Ogallala, NE died Saturday, October 1st, 2022 in his home.
Jerry was born October 16th, 1934 to Harry and Claudia (Heisley) Lintner in Lancaster,...
Gerold Radcliffe Ogallala
Gerold Wayne Radcliffe, age 84, of Ogallala, died Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at the Medical Center of Aurora, Colorado.
Gerold was born on April 4, 1938 in Holyoke, CO to Dwight and Helen (Greer) Radcliffe. He grew up on a farm near Lamar, NE and attended District #4 rural school before entering High School at Imperial, NE, graduating in 1956. He attended Hasting College and receive is BA Degree in 1961. He finished his formal education at what was then Kearney State College with an MA...
Gerold Wayne Radcliffe, age 84, of Ogallala, died Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at the Medical Center of Aurora, Colorado.
Gerold was born on April 4, 1938 in Holyoke, CO to Dwight and Helen...
Vivian Goff Paxton, NE
Vivian Mae Goff, age 85, of Paxton, Nebraska died Friday, September 9th, 2022 in her home. Vivian was born in North Platte on September 22,1936 to Carl and Marjorie (Lind) Goff. She attended school in North Platte, NE. She worked as a housekeeper and volunteered for the Ogallala ambulance service for over ten years in Ogallala, NE. She had two children, Debra and Kenneth. Her life then took her to Virginia, Maryland, California, and Japan. Vivian returned to Paxton to be near her son,...
Vivian Mae Goff, age 85, of Paxton, Nebraska died Friday, September 9th, 2022 in her home. Vivian was born in North Platte on September 22,1936 to Carl and Marjorie (Lind) Goff. She attended...
Amber Brown Ogallala
Amber Kay Brown, age 39, of Ogallala, died Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.
Amber was born September 23, 1982 in Ogallala, NE to Pete and Susan (Sauer) Brown. She attended Ogallala Public Schools and graduated from Ogallala High School in 2001.
She loved her dogs and her family. Amber worked in various food service jobs in the Ogallala area. She was recently employed at A&W Restaurant in Ogallala.
Amber was preceded in death by her...
Amber Kay Brown, age 39, of Ogallala, died Sunday, September 4th, 2022 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE.
Amber was born September 23, 1982 in Ogallala, NE to Pete and Susan (Sauer)...
Karen Welsh Ogallala, NE
Karen Rae Welsh (Adkins), 83, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Country House Residence in Kearney, Nebraska, after suffering a stroke.
Karen was born January 12, 1939, to Ray and Mary (Shaw) Adkins, in Madison, Nebraska. She was baptized in the Madison Methodist Episcopal Church. Karen’s parents owned a tavern and liquor store in Madison. There, Karen’s father fixed the basement so children could play down there, and also placed a small cot for her, in case Karen...
Karen Rae Welsh (Adkins), 83, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022, at Country House Residence in Kearney, Nebraska, after suffering a stroke.
Karen was born January 12, 1939, to Ray and Mary...
Robert Guy Shelton, NE
Robert Lynn Guy, 82, most recently of Shelton, Nebraska passed away at his daughter's home in Lewellen, NE with family present on Friday, September 2, 2022.
Robert was born in Saratoga, Wyoming on March 3, 1940, he grew up in Arthur County, graduating from Arthur County High School in 1957. He joined the Air Force, where he was stationed in France, right out of high school. He returned to Minneapolis, where he worked in Insurance. He then returned to Nebraska and lived for periods of...
Robert Lynn Guy, 82, most recently of Shelton, Nebraska passed away at his daughter's home in Lewellen, NE with family present on Friday, September 2, 2022.
Robert was born in Saratoga,...
Chancey Cornelius Ogallala
Chancey Cecil Cornelius, age 101, of rural Ogallala, died Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Chancey Cecil Cornelius was born in Sutherland, NE on August 5, 1921 to Dick & Clara (Most) Cornelius. As a child he spent several years growing up in Hastings, NE before his family moved to Ogallala. He and his father worked at building the Kingsley dam during the dustbowl era before Chancey volunteered for the Army Air Force at 20 years of age during...
Chancey Cecil Cornelius, age 101, of rural Ogallala, died Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Chancey Cecil Cornelius was born in Sutherland, NE on August 5, 1921 to...
Paul Stephens Lewellen
Paul Leonard Stephens, 82, of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away Wednesday August 24th, 2022 at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, NE.
Paul was born November 26th, 1939 to Robert Stephens and Minnie Hill in Pike County, Kentucky. Paul grew up on a tobacco farm in Pike County and attended school there. He later moved to Michigan with his mother and step father, Ellis Hill.
In 1950, Paul moved to Denver, Colorado and enlisted in the Army National Guard. There, he met his wife Sharon Ann...
Paul Leonard Stephens, 82, of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away Wednesday August 24th, 2022 at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff, NE.
Paul was born November 26th, 1939 to Robert Stephens and...
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