OBITUARIES

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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas

Lillie Schneidereit

Lillie Schneidereit

Jan 19, 2025

Lillie Schneidereit age 91 formerly of Brewster, NE passed away January 19, 2025, at the Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the St John Lutheran Church North of Brewster, NE. Burial will follow in the German Valley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St John Lutheran Church. A visitation...

Pat Flynn

Pat Flynn

Jan 14, 2025

Patrick Flynn age 63 of Broken Bow, NE passed away January 14, 2025.

Pat’s wishes were to be cremated. A time to greet the family will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Memorials are suggested to the Family. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. 

Patrick Dean Flynn,...

Evelyn Olson

Evelyn Olson

Jan 11, 2025

M. Evelyn Olson was born January 10, 1930, on the family farm near Minatare, NE to Edwin and Edna (Lipe) Carlson. She was the 6th of 7 children and grew up in the Lake Minatare community. She shared many happy adventures with her family and friends as she grew up ice skating, bike riding, and developing her lifelong love of...

Brad Hoard

Brad Hoard

Jan 7, 2025

Bradley (Brad) Thomas Hoard, 64 years of age, of Merna NE, passed away unexpectedly at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Third City Church in Broken Bow. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Family....

David White

David White

Jan 5, 2025

Sargent, NE—David White, age 71, of Sargent, NE, passed away on January 5, 2025, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Sargent Community Center in Sargent, NE. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will be held on Saturday January 18th, 3:00...

Cyd Miller

Cyd Miller

Jan 3, 2025

 Mary Dorene "Cyd" Miller, born on June 11, 1937, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 87 surrounded by her family and dear friends.

 Cyd grew up in Ainsworth, Nebraska. After graduating from Ainsworth High School, e obtained her Cosmetology License and worked in the area. One August evening in 1961, she met a handsome, charming man...

Greg Poland

Greg Poland

Jan 2, 2025

Ravenna, NE – Greg Poland age 55 of Ravenna, NE passed away January 2, 2025, at the Kearney Regional Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, NE. The family requests that those attending Greg’s funeral dress casual and comfortable. Memorials are suggested to the Ravenna Boy...

Laura Edelman

Laura Edelman

Jan 2, 2025

Laura Edelman, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2025, at the age of 70.

 Laura was a loving caretaker and fierce protector of her family. She is survived by her son Jeremy (45); grandchildren Joshua Edelman (35), Zackary Edelman (33), Kayla Edelman (33), Sophie Edelman (12), Rocky Edelman (12), and Alex Joselyn Edelman (7); and great-grandson...

Edward Johnson

Edward Johnson

Jan 1, 2025

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Arnold First Baptist Church in Arnold, NE. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 10th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Arnold First Baptist Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Arnold...

Dona L. Schipporeit

Dona L. Schipporeit

Dec 30, 2024

Dona L. Schipporeit age 94 of Kearney formerly of Broken Bow passed away on December 30, 2024, at the Mother Hull Care Home in Kearney.

 Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Broken Bow, with Reverend Nicolas Jenswold officiating. Burial will follow at the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are...

Larry E. Young

Larry E. Young

Dec 28, 2024

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Sargent United Methodist Church with Reverend Spenser Johnson officiating. A visitation will be held Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is assisting the family. Online condolences can...

Dean Ash

Dean Ash

Dec 26, 2024

Dean Ash age 94 formerly of Arcadia, died December 26, 2024, at the Rose Lane Nursing Home in Loup City.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Arcadia Methodist Church. The burial will be in the Somerford Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Arcadia Fire Department. A visitation will be held on Monday,...

James R. Barker

James R. Barker

Dec 25, 2024

Broken Bow, NE- James R. Barker age 88 of Broken Bow died December 25, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Christian Life Church in Broken Bow. The burial with Military Honors will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will be held on...

Eugene Wyckoff

Eugene Wyckoff

Dec 20, 2024

Eugene Dean Wyckoff

 February 28, 1948 – December 20, 2024

Eugene Dean Wyckoff, a lifelong rancher, devoted father and grandfather, and a cherished member of his community, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by his children at the hospital. Born on February 28, 1948, on the family ranch in Brewster, he was one of seven children...

Chase Christen

Chase Christen

Dec 19, 2024

Chase Christen, 40 years of age, of Broken Bow, passed away at Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, due to an accident while helping neighbors move cattle to safety ahead of a large grass fire near Broken Bow. 

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the...

Ricky Hightower

Ricky Hightower

Dec 17, 2024

Sargent, NE - Ricky Hightower age 76 of Sargent, NE passed away December 17, 2024.

Memorial Services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Sargent, NE with Military Honors. Burial will be later in the Zion Cemetery in Hartman, AR. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Sargent Fire...

Dawn Johnson

Dawn Johnson

Dec 16, 2024

McCook, NE - Dawn Johnson age 88, of McCook, NE passed away on December 16, 2024, at the Community Hospital in McCook.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Assembly of God Church in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Anselmo/Merna School Foundation. A...

Jo Dan Curlee

Jo Dan Curlee

Dec 15, 2024

Broken Bow, NE – Jo Dan Curlee age 84 of Broken Bow, NE passed away December 15, 2024, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Broken Bow Cemetery, with Military Honors by the US Coast Guard and Pastor Bob Klooz officiating. Govier Brothers Mortuary is...

Norma Curtis

Norma Curtis

Dec 7, 2024

Broken Bow, NE- Norma Mae Curtis, 101 of Broken Bow died Saturday December 7, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be held on Friday December 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Larry DeMoss officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family....

Vern Oatman

Vern Oatman

Dec 6, 2024

Broken Bow, NE – Vernon Oatman age 89 of Broken Bow passed away on December 6, 2024, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the V-Bar Trailer Sales shop with Pastor John Parsons officiating. Private inurnment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested...

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