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

Jim Ferguson

Jim Ferguson

Nov 11, 2021

Jim Ferguson, 88, of Kearney, NE passed away on Veterans Day, Nov 11, 2021, fitting as he was very proud of his military service. Jim is survived by Edna, and five children: Brad (Judi) Ferguson, Dan (Peggy) Ferguson, Brenda (Chuck) Lawson, Barb Ferguson, and Deanna (Jim) Byrne, 17 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren, as well as his...

Iola Purintun

Iola Purintun

Nov 9, 2021

Iola Purintun age 96, of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 9, 2021, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Robert Winn officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Friday,...

Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks

Nov 9, 2021

Mullen, NE- William Arthur Hicks age 71 of Mullen died November 9, 2021 at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte.

William was born on February 21, 1950, in Alliance, NE to William “Bill” C and Viola (Gorsuch) Hicks.  He was the oldest of the three kids.

Bill was an avid team roper.  The family vacations were weekends spent...

Jacque Mogensen

Jacque Mogensen

Nov 8, 2021

Jacque Lynn Mogensen age 66 of Broken Bow passed away November 8, 2021, at her home in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church with Pastor Kathy Salts PMA officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Our Saviour Lutheran Church. A visitation will...

Robert Schmitz

Robert Schmitz

Nov 2, 2021

Robert P. Schmitz (Bob) passed away on November 2, 2021, at Kearney Region Hospital. He was a resident at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Nebraska. Bob was born on March 6, 1946, in Oconto to Frank and Irene (Barrett) Schmitz now deceased. He was predeceased by sisters Mary Schmitz, Yvonne Herman, Agnes Meyerring and brothers Francis Schmitz and...

Willard Rhoades

Willard Rhoades

Oct 29, 2021

Willard Rhoades age 89 of Broken Bow, NE passed away October 29, 2021, at his home in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 3, 2021, at 2 p.m. at the Events Center in Taylor, Nebraska with pastor Doug Saner officiating..  Burial will follow in the Moulton Cemetery with Military Rites in Taylor, NE.

Memorials are suggested to...

Richard Slingsby

Richard Slingsby

Oct 26, 2021

Richard Slingsby age 80 of Broken Bow, NE passed away October 26, 2021, at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, NE.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 1, 2021, at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Phil Sloat officiating. Burial will follow in the Westerville Cemetery with Military Honors in Westerville, NE. Memorials are suggested...

Sharlene Jenkins

Sharlene Jenkins

Oct 25, 2021

Sharlene Jenkins age 75 of Ansley, NE passed away October 25, 2021, at her home in Ansley.

A Graveside Memorial service will be held on November 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm MT at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery in Alliance, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are assisting the family. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

Sharlene Joy Wright was...

Dillard Gates

Dillard Gates

Oct 24, 2021

Dillard H. Gates, Ph.D. of Vancouver, WA, passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2021, surrounded by family. Dillard was born Jan. 23, 1925, in Gates, NE where he was raised on a farm homesteaded by his grandfather and great-grandfather. He graduated from Gates High in 1942. As part of the Greatest Generation, Dillard enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1942...

Beverly Eggenspiller

Beverly Eggenspiller

Oct 23, 2021

Beverly Eggenspiller age 82 of Brewster passed away October 23, 2021, at her home in Brewster.

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 10, 2021, at 1:00 pm at the Brewster Community Center in Brewster. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com.

Beverly Ann Hastings was born January...

Louis Brim

Louis Brim

Oct 22, 2021

Sargent, NE- Louis “Louie” Brim age 81 of Sargent died Friday October 22, 2021, at Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell after a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday October 27, 2021, at 10:30 AM at the Sargent Church of Christ with Pastor Marty Robbins officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Sargent with...

Galen Ellingson

Galen Ellingson

Oct 21, 2021

Broken Bow, NE – Galen Ellingson age 69 of Broken Bow, died Thursday October 21, 2021, at the Azria Health in Grand Island.

Memorial services will be held on Monday Octo 25, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Kathy Salts officiating.  Inurnmet will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to...

Ken Johnston

Ken Johnston

Oct 18, 2021

Harry Kenneth Johnston was born January 14, 1952 in Arnold, NE to Harry and Naomi (Dishman) Johnston.  He was the oldest of three children.  Known by Ken or Kenny, he attended grade school at Hawley Flats District #3, and graduated from Brewster High School in 1970.  When Ken was young, he enjoyed fixing fence with his father, playing with toy...

Bernie Spencer

Bernie Spencer

Oct 17, 2021

Bernie Spencer age 96 of Hyannis, NE passed away October 17, 2021, at the Morrill County Community Hospital in Bridgeport, NE.

Bernard Richard Spencer was born September 24, 1925, north of Hyannis to Albertus “Bert” and Mary (McKinney) Spencer. He attended school in Alliance and Broadwater. Bernie was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was Honorable Discharged August 5,...

Marylin Amsberry

Marylin Amsberry

Oct 17, 2021

Funeral services will be Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Ansley, NE with Pastor Lori Stevens, and Dean Millsap officiating. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ansley Fire & Rescue or the United Methodist Church. A visitation will take place on Friday, October 22, 2021, from 5:00 to...

Sue Johnston

Sue Johnston

Oct 16, 2021

Harry Kenneth Johnston was born January 14, 1952 in Arnold, NE to Harry and Naomi (Dishman) Johnston.  He was the oldest of three children.  Known by Ken or Kenny, he attended grade school at Hawley Flats District #3, and graduated from Brewster High School in 1970.  When Ken was young, he enjoyed fixing fence with his father, playing with toy...

Patricia Finney

Patricia Finney

Oct 15, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Ann Finney was born September 1, 1952, to Elmer (Bud) and Margaret (Becker) Kramer at St. Mary's Hospital, in North Platte, Nebraska. She departed this life on October 15, 2021, at the age of 69, after a brief illness.

Pat was raised on a farm west of Stapleton and attended Stapleton Public Schools, graduating in 1970. While in...

Marjean Grant

Marjean Grant

Oct 4, 2021

Marjean Grant 9-2-1936 – 10-04-2021

 

Ansley – Marjean Grant, 85, of Ansley died Monday, October 4th,2021, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be Friday, October 8, 2021, at 10:00 am at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE. Memorials...

Bonnie Cool

Bonnie Cool

Oct 1, 2021

Bonnie M. Cool passed away October 1, 2021, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, NE.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Miller, NE with Paster Dean Pofahl officiating. A graveside service will be held at the Broken Bow Cemetery at 12:30 pm. Memorials are suggested to Prairie Pioneer...

Lynn Estergard

Lynn Estergard

Sep 30, 2021

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          Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at 10:30 am at the United Methodist Church in Callaway, NE with Pastor Shanon Williams officiating. The funeral will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com.  Burial will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway. Memorials are suggested to the Callaway Fire and rescue for the purchase of the new ambulance....

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