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

Patsy M. Kilmer

Patsy M. Kilmer

Apr 7, 2020

 On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Patsy M Kilmer, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 85 at Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, NE.

 Patsy was born February 3, 1935 to Fay and Ruth Finch in North Platte, NE. She attended Arnold Public Schools and graduated from Brownell Talbot High School in Omaha, NE in...

Tony Kim Booth

Tony Kim Booth

Apr 6, 2020

Tony Kim Booth age 70 of Theford, NE passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home in Thedford, NE

A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Theford Fire Department. An online register book can be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at www.govierbrothers.com.  Govier Brothers Mortuary are assisting the...

Ronnie K Bean

Ronnie K Bean

Apr 6, 2020

Ronnie K. Bean, son of Chester and Florence (Dennis) Bean was born January 24, 1936.  He passed away April 6, 2020 at The Good Life Center in Callaway, NE.

Ronnie was raised on the family farm south of Arnold.  

Ronnie married Sharron Welty on May 29, 1956.  Three children were born to this union, Debbie, David, and Darry.  In...

Dick Hoffman

Dick Hoffman

Apr 5, 2020

Lincoln, NE

Richard “Dick” L. Hoffman age 86 formerly of Thedford passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at the Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lincoln, NE.

A private graveside service and burial will be Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at the Hillcrest Cemetery in Thedford, NE with Pastor Ron Masten officiating. Memorials are suggested to Glaucoma Research Foundation of...

Arlene White

Arlene White

Mar 30, 2020

Arlene Ruth White age 96 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE.

Arlene was born April 8, 1923 to Bert and Adeline (Anderson) Schmidt in Anselmo, NE. Arlene grew up near Anselmo where she attended rural school. Arlene worked for a short time at the...

Helen Dent

Helen Dent

Mar 29, 2020

Myrtle Helen Dent age 90 of Mullen, NE passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 in Mullen, NE at the Pioneer Memorial Rest Home.

A private family graveside will be held. Memorials are suggested to Sandhills Family Clinic, Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home or Cedarview Cemetery.

Helen (Pearson) Dent was born May 9, 1929 to Fritz and Myrtle Pearson in Mullen, NE.  ...

Pauline (Stephens) Haumont

Pauline (Stephens) Haumont

Mar 25, 2020

Opal “Pauline” (Stephens) Haumont age 96 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.

A private Graveside service will be Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the Broken Bow Township Cemetery with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00...

Chard Dell Hirsch

Chard Dell Hirsch

Mar 24, 2020

Charlene “Chard” Dell Hirsch age 91 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

Diane Elaine Pavel

Diane Elaine Pavel

Mar 24, 2020

A private family Rosary and Funeral will be Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the St Joseph Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. A viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Govier Brothers Mortuary from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Govier Brothers...

James "Jim" Dennis O'Neill

James "Jim" Dennis O'Neill

Mar 23, 2020

James “Jim” Dennis O’Neill age 85 of Sargent, NE passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home in Sargent, NE.

A Memorial service will be Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Catholic Church in Sargent, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorials...

Arthur David Dubs

Arthur David Dubs

Mar 21, 2020

Arthur David Dubs age 84 of Ashby passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Mullen at the Pioneer Memorial Rest Home.

He was born November 12, 1935, in Hyannis, NE to Hans and Leola (Harzel-Johansen) Dubs. He graduated from the Ashby High School in 1953. On June 6, 1954 he married Carol Ewoldt and they celebrated 65 years of marriage...

Darlene Marie Klooz

Darlene Marie Klooz

Mar 19, 2020

Darlene Marie (Hayworth) Klooz went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2020, something she had looked forward to since she had come to serve Him in her early teens.

She was born May 8, 1929 to Lewis S. Hayworth and Lulu (Anderson) Hayworth in Gothenburg, NE. She was the youngest of eight children and 14...

Helen Seevers

Helen Seevers

Mar 18, 2020

Helen Rose (Winbolt) Seevers age 81, of Broken Bow, NE passed away Wednesday, March 18th, in her home.

Helen was born June 30, 1938, to Robert Leroy and Rose Helen (Barta) Winbolt in Havens, NE. She attended a one room school near Central City and graduated in 1955 from Broken Bow High School

Helen enjoyed spending time with her family...

Marvin Edward Sterner

Marvin Edward Sterner

Mar 17, 2020

Marvin E Sterner age 88 of Merna, NE passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, NE.

Due to Coronavirus a private burial will be held, and a Celebration of life will be at a later date.

A private family service will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Merna Cemetery with Pastor...

Carol Ann Koslofsky

Carol Ann Koslofsky

Mar 17, 2020

Carol Ann (Herbaugh) Koslofsky, age 74, of Thedford, NE, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.

Carol was born February 3, 1946 in Dunning, NE to Floyd Leland and Esther Louise (Haddix) Herbaugh. Carol graduated from Thedford High School and later received her Associate Degree in Electronics.

Carol served in the...

Allen Junior Clark

Allen Junior Clark

Mar 16, 2020

Allen (Junior) Clark age 90 of Sargent passed away March 16, 2020 in Broken Bow, NE after a short illness. Allen was born December 25, 1929 in Round Valley, NE to Allen C. and Louisa J. (Daugherty) Clark. He attended Round Valley School K-9 and received his GED while serving in the Army.

He was united in marriage to Margie...

Betty Jean Kraye

Betty Jean Kraye

Mar 7, 2020

Obituary for Betty Jean Kraye

Betty Jean Kraye, age 83, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2020.  She was born August 5, 1936 in Mullen, Nebraska to Ernst Adolph and Lydia Helen (Jordan) Kraye.  She was the middle child between brother, Fred, and sister, Nancy.

Betty had a free soul and was a hard worker.  She lived her own life...

Sandra Dawn Kessel

Sandra Dawn Kessel

Mar 6, 2020

Sandra Dawn Kessel age 50 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.

Spencer Neely

Spencer Neely

Mar 6, 2020

Broken Bow, NE

Spencer Neely age 45, passed away Friday March 6th, 2020.

Funeral services will be held Thursday March 12th at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow.

Inurnment will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday March 13th at the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Indianola.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday March 11th,...

Johnny Brentford Wright

Johnny Brentford Wright

Mar 5, 2020

Johnny Wright age 89, Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. in the Mason City Cemetery in Mason City, NE with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Custer County Foundation (Roy Yanagida Match Fund)....