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

Don Ellingson

Don Ellingson

Jun 19, 2023

Donald “Don” Ellingson age 94 formerly of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 19, 2023, at the Country House Assisted Living of Kearney, NE. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery with Military Honors. A visitation will take place on...

Anna Mae Cool

Anna Mae Cool

Jun 16, 2023

Broken Bow, NE – Anna Mae Cool age 94 of Broken Bow, died June 16, 2023, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.  

On March 3,1929, a special gift was given to Glenn and Opal Mae (Huffman) Cool. She was named Anna Mae. Weighing only 4 pounds at birth, she was not expected to live through the night. But...

Lucile Burns

Lucile Burns

Jun 14, 2023

Lucile Burns age 98 of Mason City.

Lucile Margelin (Chamberlin) Burns was born June 23, 1924, to Dwight and Marie (Funston) Chamberlin 4 miles northeast of Mason City, and passed away Wednesday June 14th, 2023, just 9 days short of her 99th Birthday. Lucile was the youngest of her 5 siblings.

Lucile rode her pony to Mt. Pleasant Country School...

Josh Lorenz

Josh Lorenz

Jun 12, 2023

Joshua Richard Lorenz passed away June 12, 2023, in a car accident near Merna, NE.

Joshua was born in Denver, CO September 26, 1983.

Joshua graduated high school from Jim Elliot School, Class of 2002, LPN from North Central Kansas Technical College, RN from Cloud County Community College 2010.

Joshua worked at the following hospitals: Mitchell County Hospital Health Systems...

Shawn Porter

Shawn Porter

Jun 12, 2023

Shawn Porter age 50 of North Platte, NE passed away June 12, 2023, in Englewood, CO.

Funeral Service will be Friday, June 16, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier...

Darla Sheets

Darla Sheets

Jun 11, 2023

Darla Sheets age 62 of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 11, 2023, at her home in Broken Bow.

Memorial services will be Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Pastor Becky Dobitsch officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Community Food Bank. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary....

Carol Hansen

Carol Hansen

Jun 9, 2023

Carol Hansen age 73 of Broken Bow, NE passed away June 9, 2023, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, NE.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 am at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Kathy Salts PMA officiating. Inurnment will be in the Litchfield Cemetery at Litchfield, NE. Memorials are...

Allen Eggleston

Allen Eggleston

Jun 8, 2023

            Milton Allen Rose Ivan Eggleston (known to most as “Allen”) passed away quietly on June 8, 2023, at Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE.  Allen was born August 18, 1933, to Theodore and Marie Eggleston in Callaway, NE.  He was 89 when he passed.

            Allen’s family moved around some to western Nebraska, New Mexico, and Texas before moving back...

Donald Sullivan

Donald Sullivan

Jun 8, 2023

Donald P. Sullivan age 92 of Mullen, NE passed away June 8, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at 10:30 AM MT at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mullen, NE with Father Matthew Nash celebrant. The service will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com. Memorials are suggested to Burwell Community...

Jim Carr

Jim Carr

Jun 7, 2023

Jimmie Joe Carr, age 67, of Halsey NE passed away at his home June 7,2023. 

 He was born in Broken Bow, NE to Earl L.” Tom” Carr and Elsie Mae (Jameson) Carr.Jim grew up on the family ranch east of Purdum in Blaine County with his brother Mark. He attended grade school in Purdum and Dunning, where he met...

Bob Hoblyn

Bob Hoblyn

Jun 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Hoblyn, age 84 of York, NE died Friday, June 2, 2023 at York. He was born September 27, 1938 to Ray and Delpha (Madsen) Hoblyn in rural Ansley, NE. He was united in marriage to Nancy Ward on February 15, 1964 in Ansley. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army. He raised livestock and was...

Beth Adams

Beth Adams

May 28, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Merna with Pastor Greg Boller and Pastor Lana Day officiating. Burial will be in the Merna Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM...

Frances Hauser

Frances Hauser

May 25, 2023

A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 9:30 am and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Hawley Flats Cemetery near Dunning, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Hawley Flats Cemetery. A visitation will take place on...

Jill Smith Davis

Jill Smith Davis

May 22, 2023

Jill Smith Davis, 49, of Ansley passed away surrounded by family on May 22nd, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital. She was born in Sargent to Al and Ruth Smith. Jill attended and graduated from Sargent Public Schools. In 1992, she welcomed her first child, Quincy. After graduation she attended Grand Island Community College. On April 22, 1995, Jill was married...

Janet Huntzinger

Janet Huntzinger

May 21, 2023

 

Janet Huntzinger age 82 of Dahlonega, Georgia, formerly of the Broken Bow area passed away May 21, 2023, in Gainesville, GA.

Memorial Graveside Services will be on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Mason City Cemetery in Mason City, NE. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. 

Darlene Dainton

Darlene Dainton

May 9, 2023

Throughout her almost 71 years, Darlene Dainton (Beberniss) was a beacon of care for her family and loved ones. Growing up on a farm as a child, she developed a love for animals and a passion for the outdoors. She was fiercely independent, determined to ensure her family was cared for, and learned the value of hard work.

 Darlene...

Arleata Bass

Arleata Bass

May 6, 2023

KEARNEY—Arleata Joyce (Bolich) Bass, 81, of Kearney, formerly of Brewster, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney, Nebraska.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 10, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the United Church of Christ in Brewster with Pastor Chad Anderson officiating.  Interment will be in the Ainsworth Cemetery at 1:30 pm. ...

Ann Winberg

Ann Winberg

May 3, 2023

Bob Winberg age 75, passed away April 22, 2023, just 10 days before his wife would join him, Bob had a lifelong battle with his heart, lungs, and back. All of which stopped him from doing the things he loved, and in the end, they gave out on him. He avoided doctors most of his life and knew that if...

Mike Lucas

Mike Lucas

May 1, 2023

Michael Douglas Lucas, 72, of Arnold, NE passed away on May 1, 2023.  Michael (“Mike”) was born March 13, 1951, to Robert Joseph and Viola Ada (Spencer) in Arnold, NE as the eldest brother to sister Betty Jo (“Jo”) and brother Phillip (“Phil”).

 

Mike attended Arnold High School, graduating in 1969. He then attended college at the University of...

Buzz Downing

Buzz Downing

Apr 30, 2023

A Memorial Graveside Service will be Friday, May 5, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Merna Cemetery west of Merna. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with family greeting at that time, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Govier Brothers Mortuary are...

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