All Obituaries
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...
Danny Flansburg Ogallala
Danny Lee Flansburg, 72, of Ogallala, NE was called home to his highest mountain top at the right hand of the Lord on Sunday, August 14th, 2022. Danny loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and creatures great and small. Danny loved his hot tub and a cold beverage with a friend. But most of all, Danny loved his family fiercely.
Danny was born to parents Alfred (Fritz) Flansburg, Adelia Unabel “Una” (Garber) Flansburg on October 4th, 1949 and was the oldest of four...
Danny Lee Flansburg, 72, of Ogallala, NE was called home to his highest mountain top at the right hand of the Lord on Sunday, August 14th, 2022. Danny loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting...
Donald Lehl Brule
Donald " Don" Lehl age 78, of Brule died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Don was born July 31, 1944, in North Platte, NE to Edward and Pauline (Brehm) Lehl. He grew up in Ogallala and attended Ogallala high school. He married Judy Griffiths on Dec. 26, 1964, in Brule at St. John's Lutheran Church. Don had many jobs including working at Safeway, Sixth Street, Culligan Water, and R and D construction with...
Donald " Don" Lehl age 78, of Brule died Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Don was born July 31, 1944, in North Platte, NE to Edward and Pauline...
Ophelia Asche Ogallala
Ophelia Mae (Holliman) Asche, 82, of Ogallala went to be with the Lord August 2nd, 2022 at Ogallala Community Hospital. She was born November 2nd, 1939 to Donald and Henrietta (Haughey) Holliman in St. Francis, Kansas. She graduated St. Francis High School in 1956, married Albert Stroup and were blessed with two beautiful children, Maria in 1957 and Neil in 1959. Ophelia traveled to several locations in support of Al’s career in teaching before settling in Brule in 1970.
After Ophelia...
Ophelia Mae (Holliman) Asche, 82, of Ogallala went to be with the Lord August 2nd, 2022 at Ogallala Community Hospital. She was born November 2nd, 1939 to Donald and Henrietta (Haughey) Holliman...
Barbara Magnuson Ogallala
Barbara Lee Magnuson was born October 31st, 1948 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Dellora (Sanders) and Dale Magnuson. Her early years were spent on a ranch at Bucktail, NE with her parents and two sisters. Barbara's earliest, but not remembered, life experience was the Blizzard of 1949. The family moved to Ogallala when Barbara was 5, where she attended kindergarten through high school and graduated in 1967. She excelled in Mrs. Putman's elementary dance programs.
Barbara attended beauty...
Barbara Lee Magnuson was born October 31st, 1948 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Dellora (Sanders) and Dale Magnuson. Her early years were spent on a ranch at Bucktail, NE with her parents and two...
Butch (Donovan) Millikin Brule
Dear Friends and Family of Butch (Donovan) Millikin,
This is a message to all of our beloved’s friends and family from his “3 girls” as he calls us; his wife, Nancy, and daughters Angie and Michelle. You have traveled with us through joyous and challenging times this past year. Whichever it was, we feel your love and connection to Butch. Your messages have brought smiles to Butch and we’ve enjoyed sharing these moments with him.
Our hearts are shattered that...
Dear Friends and Family of Butch (Donovan) Millikin,
This is a message to all of our beloved’s friends and family from his “3 girls” as he calls us; his wife, Nancy, and...
Joe Malone Ogallala
Joe Dale Malone, 62 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022 in Julesburg, Colorado.
Joe was born on December 29, 1959, in Imperial NE to Iona Appleby and Dwight Hogsett and later adopted by Jack Malone.
Joe was educated in Hastings NE.
On July 29th 1977 he was united in marriage to Vickie L. Conrady and to this union 4 children were born, Jeremy, Troy, twin girls Megan and Jamie.
Joe worked in construction and...
Joe Dale Malone, 62 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Friday, July 29th, 2022 in Julesburg, Colorado.
Joe was born on December 29, 1959, in Imperial NE to Iona Appleby and Dwight Hogsett and later...
Wayne Spangler Ogallala
N. “Wayne” Spangler, age 79 of Ogallala, Nebraska, died at his home July 25th, 2022.
N. Wayne Spangler was born February 13, 1943 in Ogallala to Robert and Erma (Hughes) Spangler. He attended school in Ogallala.
Wayne married Carleen Condreay on June 27th, 1970 at the Ogallala First United Methodist Church. Wayne and Carleen made their home in Ogallala, Nebraska.
Wayne was retired from the Farmers Co-op where he had worked at both the Brule and Ogallala...
N. “Wayne” Spangler, age 79 of Ogallala, Nebraska, died at his home July 25th, 2022.
N. Wayne Spangler was born February 13, 1943 in Ogallala to Robert and Erma (Hughes)...
Carrie Anne Simmerman, 45, of North Platte, passed away July 13, 2022 at Azria Health in Sutherland. She was born on January 27, 1977 to Marvin and Donna (Bickett) Eide in Mitchell, S.D.
Carrie grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte High School. She also attended Mid-Plains Community College where she received an associate degree. Carrie worked as a home health care aide for several years. She had a passion for caring for people who struggled with...
Carrie Anne Simmerman, 45, of North Platte, passed away July 13, 2022 at Azria Health in Sutherland. She was born on January 27, 1977 to Marvin and Donna (Bickett) Eide in Mitchell,...
Andrew "Andy" Skorniak Brule
Andrew (Andy) Skorniak, 79, of Brule, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 in Sterling, Colorado.
Andrew L. Skorniak was born on May 3, 1943 in Loup City, NE to Edward and Salomea (Wojtalewicz) Skorniak. Andrew grew up on a farm near Ashton, NE and he attended the County School District 56, until he began attending Ashton District 16 and then St. Francis Catholic school for his elementary years. In 1961 Andrew graduated from District 16 Ashton High School.
After...
Andrew (Andy) Skorniak, 79, of Brule, passed away Wednesday July 6, 2022 in Sterling, Colorado.
Andrew L. Skorniak was born on May 3, 1943 in Loup City, NE to Edward and Salomea...
Glenn Hahn Ogallala
Glenn Edward Hahn, 90, of Ogallala, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Indian Hills Manor.
Glenn was born February 3, 1932 at home in Roscoe, NE, the son of William Hahn and Ethel (Watson) Hahn. Glenn attended and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1949.
After graduating High School Glenn married Marilyn Thomas on September 30, 1950 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ogallala, NE.
Glenn and Marilyn moved to Lakewood Colorado where he owned and operated a bar in Golden. ...
Glenn Edward Hahn, 90, of Ogallala, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Indian Hills Manor.
Glenn was born February 3, 1932 at home in Roscoe, NE, the son of William Hahn and Ethel (Watson) Hahn....
Randall "Randy" Engel Loop City, Nebraska
Randall “Randy” Craig Engel, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 19th, 2022, at the home of his daughter Traci. Arrangements for celebration of life are to be determined.
Randy was born September 26, 1950 to Louis and Joyce (Stonehocker) Engel in Hastings, NE. He was the middle child between his brothers, Rod and Brad, and went to school and graduated from Doniphan High School in 1968 Doniphan, NE.
He married his wife of 46 years, Connie Jean...
Randall “Randy” Craig Engel, 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 19th, 2022, at the home of his daughter Traci. Arrangements for celebration of life are to be...
Patsy Ann (Allen) Munn, age 80 of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Patsy was born in Ogallala to Opal and Cecil Allen on September 29, 1941. Being one of seven siblings, shenanigans were definitely a daily occurrence. Like riding downhill with 5 siblings on one bike … kitchen/ ketchup catastrophe to cover for one sibling resulting in their mother deducing that “something” happened because the kitchen was so very clean.
Patsy...
Patsy Ann (Allen) Munn, age 80 of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
Patsy was born in Ogallala to Opal and Cecil Allen on September 29, 1941. Being one of...
Alberta Louise Berry, age 86 of Lemoyne, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
Alberta was born July 10, 1935 to Lyle & Maxine Derry in Limon, Colo.
Different jobs & ventures moved her family to different states including Kansas & California, where her father worked in the shipyards. His love of farming finally brought him back to Ne where Alberta attended country school with her horse being her mode of transportation. She...
Alberta Louise Berry, age 86 of Lemoyne, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
Alberta was born July 10, 1935 to Lyle & Maxine Derry in...
Arlene Catherine Minor, age 89 of Gordon, Nebraska passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at Highland Park in Alliance, Nebraska.
Arlene was born November 17th, 1932 to Edward and Thelma (Zobel) Becker in Hyannis, Nebraska. She attended rural school north of Ashby. In 1946, she took part in the junior calf roping contest, she was the only girl to participate, competing against all boys from the sandhill ranches and she won the event. She was crowned Rodeo Queen of the Alliance rodeo...
Arlene Catherine Minor, age 89 of Gordon, Nebraska passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at Highland Park in Alliance, Nebraska.
Arlene was born November 17th, 1932 to Edward and Thelma...
Richard Lee Peterson, 78, of Arthur, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Nebraska.
Richard was born March 5, 1944 to Harold and Vera (Walker) Peterson in Greeley, CO. He attended his younger years of school in Kuner, CO, and then attended Greeley High School where he graduated in 1962. He then went on to Colorado State University where he played Basketball. In 1962 he returned to Kersey, CO and the family ranch, and began his career as a rancher and competed...
Richard Lee Peterson, 78, of Arthur, died Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Nebraska.
Richard was born March 5, 1944 to Harold and Vera (Walker) Peterson in Greeley, CO....
Margaret M. Wrage, 88, formerly of Keystone, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, surrounded by family in her home at Lincoln.
Margaret was born to Ross and Mary (Stewart) Tryon on May 1, 1934, in Rushville, NE. The family moved to Morrill, NE where Margaret attended school and graduated from Morrill High School in 1952.
She attended Chadron State College, where she was tapped into the...
Margaret M. Wrage, 88, formerly of Keystone, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, surrounded by family in her home at Lincoln.
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Ivor Dean Dilky age 79 of, Mitchell, Nebraska passed away April 23rd, 2022 at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff.
Ivor was born March 27th, 1943 to Raymond Lyle and Lois Irene (Johnson) Dilky in Oshkosh, Nebraska. He attended District 57 school in Brule, Nebraska and then Brule High school where he graduated in 1960. As a young man he moved to a farm Northeast of Big Springs to work.
In 1968 he married Carol Hoagland, and they made a home on the farm. In 1986 they moved to...
Ivor Dean Dilky age 79 of, Mitchell, Nebraska passed away April 23rd, 2022 at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff.
Ivor was born March 27th, 1943 to Raymond Lyle and Lois Irene (Johnson)...
Rocky Lyn Stewart 67, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away at home on April 20th, 2022.
Rocky was born May 22nd, 1954 to Carl William and Erma Gene Velma (Adams) Stewart in Holyoke, Colorado. He went to kindergarten in Grant, Nebraska. Then moved to O’Neill, Nebraska where he attended school and graduation in 1972 from O’Neill High school.
Rocky joined the United States Marines September 28th, 1972 he was a rifleman and was discharged September 27th, 1978 with a good conduct...
Rocky Lyn Stewart 67, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away at home on April 20th, 2022.
Rocky was born May 22nd, 1954 to Carl William and Erma Gene Velma (Adams) Stewart in Holyoke, Colorado. He...
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