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

Dwight W Nelsen

Dwight W Nelsen

Nov 10, 2018

Dwight W Nelsen age 83, of Broken Bow, passed away November 10, 2018, at CHI St Francis Hospital in Grand Island, NE.

 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 16, 2018, at 11:00 A.M. at the Govier Brothers Chapel with Pastor Kathy Salts, PMA officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018, from 9:00 A.M. to...

Harvey Duane Wiese

Harvey Duane Wiese

Nov 10, 2018

Harvey Duane Wiese Jr. age 81, of Ansley, NE passed away November 10, 2018, at his home in Ansley.

Duane was born February 14, 1937, to Harvey and Opal (Arp) Wiese, he attended Mason City School where he graduated in 1954. Duane joined the National Guards in June of 1955 through 1963.

Duane married Marlene McMahan on August 24, 1958,...

Rodney Merritt Hammond

Rodney Merritt Hammond

Nov 5, 2018

Rodney Merritt Hammond age 73, formerly of the Sargent, NE area passed away Monday, November 5, 2018, at the Park Place Nursing Home in Grand Island, NE.

Memorial funeral services for Rodney will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018, at 10:30 A.M., at the Church of Christ in Sargent, NE with Pastor Wayne Hasselquist and Pastor Marty Robbins officiating....

Sharon Kay Hawkins Wiese

Sharon Kay Hawkins Wiese

Nov 4, 2018

SHARON'S STRUGGLE WITH DEMENTIA ENDED NOVEMBER 4, 2018 AT THE BROOKESTONE VIEW IN BROKEN BOW, NE.  SHE WAS THE SEVENTH OF SEVEN CHILDREN BORN TO LEWIS AND FLORENCE (FOX) CRAWFORD. SPOILED FROM DAY ONE SHE WAS THE ONLY ONE OF THESE CHILDREN TO BE BORN IN A HOSPITAL.  SHE ATTENDED MASON CITY PUBLIC SCHOOL BUT GRADUATED FROM LOUP CITY IN...

Darrell A. White

Darrell A. White

Nov 3, 2018

Darrell Arthur White of Burwell, NE was born March 7, 1939, in Garfield County, Nebraska, to Clarence and Leah (Owen) White.  He passed on November 3, 2018, in Kearney, Nebraska.  He grew up in Garfield County and attended high school at Burwell.  After high school, he attended college in Lincoln and Omaha, earning a communications license.  He married Fay Loueen...

Jonathon Paul Brestel

Jonathon Paul Brestel

Oct 30, 2018

Broken Bow, NE – Jon Brestel age 65 years and 11 months, of Broken Bow, passed away on October 30, 2018, at the Jennie Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, after a courageous 6-year battle with Cancer.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Gary...

Audrey June Clark

Audrey June Clark

Oct 29, 2018

Audrey J. Clark age 85, of Broken Bow, went home to the Lord Monday, October 29, 2018, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE surrounded by her family.

Funeral services for Audrey will be Friday, November 2, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Matt Fowler officiating. Burial...

Crystal Johnson

Crystal Johnson

Oct 28, 2018

    Crystal Mae Johnson, age 97, of Broken Bow, Nebraska died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at Brookestone View Nursing Home in Broken Bow.

    Crystal Fenner Johnson was born March 29, 1921, on a farm near Sumner, Nebraska to Dale and Goldie Fenner.

     Crystal graduated from Eddyville High School in 1939. In 1941, the family moved north of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Crystal worked...

Mary Poland

Mary Poland

Oct 19, 2018

Broken Bow, NE- Mary Lavaughn. Poland age 87, formerly of Sargent died Friday, October 19, 2018, at the Brookestone View Care Home in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the Church of Christ in Sargent with Pastor Marty Robbins officiating.  Interment will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Sargent. ...

Donald Ray Edwards

Donald Ray Edwards

Oct 17, 2018

Donald Ray Edwards age 85, of Comstock, NE, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at his home.

Memorial services for Donald will be Monday, October 22, 2018, at the Wescott Baptist Church in Comstock, NE at 11:00 AM with Don Schauda officiating. Burial will be in the Douglas Grove Cemetery in Comstock, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge...

Jack Donald Corbin

Jack Donald Corbin

Oct 17, 2018

Jack Donald Corbin age 86, of Sumner, NE passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at the Broken Bow Care and Rehabilitation Center in Broken Bow, NE.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 22, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, NE, with Pastor Matt Fowler and Pastor Kent Hutson officiating. Burial will be in...

Ben Alva Barnhart

Ben Alva Barnhart

Oct 17, 2018

            Ben Alva Barnhart, 96 years old, Nebraska pioneer farmer, WWII sailor and veteran, boxer, and family man, the last member of his family and his generation, passed away October 17, 2018, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Burial will be in the Somerford neighborhood cemetery beside his wife Lucille and grandsons Phillip and Merlin Seidel.

            Ben was born to Neva and Alva...

Harold W Coleman

Harold W Coleman

Oct 15, 2018

 Harold William Coleman departed this earthly life, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska, on October 15, 2018, at the age of 94, while holding the hand of his beloved wife of 70 years. He loved holding her hand. He would reach out to hold her hand in the middle of the night, at church or anywhere they were. 

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James "Jim" Alvin Daily

James "Jim" Alvin Daily

Oct 14, 2018

James “Jim” Daily age 87, of Laguna Woods, CA formerly of the Milburn/Gates area passed away at his home Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Graveside services for Jim are Friday, October 26, 2018, at 10:30 AM at the Victoria Springs Cemetery near Anselmo, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com.

Janice Louise Switzer

Janice Louise Switzer

Oct 9, 2018

Janice Louise Switzer age 75, of Anselmo, NE passed away Tuesday, October 09, 2018, at the Broken Bow Care and Rehabilitation Center in Broken Bow, NE.

Memorial services for Janice will be Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE, with Pastor Kathy Salts PMA officiating. A register book signing will be Friday,...

Billie J Garner

Billie J Garner

Oct 7, 2018

Mullen, NE – Billie Garner age 68, of Mullen, NE passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Memorial services for Billie are pending at this time. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com

 

George D Govier

George D Govier

Oct 7, 2018

George D. Govier, age 89, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Broken Bow, NE., passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018, at the Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, NE. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE, officiated by Jan Dobesh, LLP.  Visitation will be on Friday,...

Janet Faye Linn

Janet Faye Linn

Oct 1, 2018

Janet Linn age 74, of Thedford, died October 1, 2018, at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Mullen.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018, at 2:00 PM at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Thedford, NE.  Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Thedford.  A visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00...

Gerald Phillip Devine

Gerald Phillip Devine

Sep 27, 2018

Gerald Devine was born April 21, 1934, in Seneca, Nebraska to Joseph and Elsie Devine. He died September 27, 2018, at his home in Mullen, Nebraska.

After graduation in 1952, he enlisted in the US Navy where he spent 12 years, including a combat tour during both the Korean War and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Kenneth Ray Sheets

Kenneth Ray Sheets

Sep 26, 2018

Kenneth Ray Sheets age 73, of Arnold, NE, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, NE.

Funeral services for Kenneth will be Monday, October 1, 2018, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold with Pastor Bill Williams officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 1, 2018, from 8:00 AM...

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