OBITUARIES

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

Delbert James Jacobsen

Delbert James Jacobsen

Oct 3, 2013

Delbert James Jacobsen, 76, of Norwich, NY, formerly of Sargent, NE, went home to be with his Savior on October 3, 2013, after a prolonged illness. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his loving family. Del was born in Minden, NE, on April 7, 1937, to Glenn and Iris Jacobsen. He graduated from Minden High School...

Lena Elvina Bratton

Lena Elvina Bratton

Oct 2, 2013

Lena Elvina Bratton died October 2,2013 at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow.Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday October 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mason City Cemetery at Mason City, NE. Visitation will be held Monday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Govier Bros. Mortuary. Interment will be in the Mason City Cemetery. Memorials are...

Ellen Datus

Ellen Datus

Oct 1, 2013

After a courageous battle with cancer, Ellen Lois Datus, age 65, passed away in Broken Bow, NE, the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 1. She was surrounded by her husband, Edwin, and daughters Michelle, Melinda and Stephanie. Born in 1948 in Chambers, NE, to Chloe Ellen McKay Harley and Duane McKay, Ellen was drawn to a life of service to others....

Julia Eichelberger

Julia Eichelberger

Sep 28, 2013

Julia Ann Eichelberger age 49 of Broken Bow passed away Saturday, September 28th 2013 at her home. Julie was born December 31st, 1963 at Callaway Hospital to Terry and Marge Eichelberger. Julie grew up in Broken Bow where she attended school until she was a junior. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1981. At a young age Julie was...

Mary Ellen Gillming

Mary Ellen Gillming

Sep 21, 2013

Funeral services for Mary E. Gillming of North Platte formerley of Broken Bow will be held Thursday September 26, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Pastor Todd Karges and Pastor Gene Goben officiating. Interment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery.Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with family greeting...

Michael L. Buckles

Michael L. Buckles

Sep 21, 2013

Michael L. (Mike) Buckles, age 59, of Broken Bow, Nebraska died Saturday September 21, 2013 at his home in Broken Bow due to cancer. Michael L. Buckles was born December 4, 1953 in Martin, South Dakota to A. Robert and Mary Frances (Swanson) Buckles. He attended school in Merriman, Ne. and also Martin South Dakota. He attended college receiving a...

Ruth Rose Parker

Ruth Rose Parker

Aug 28, 2013

Ruth Rose Parker Ruth R. Parker age 91, of Broken Bow died August 28, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held Saturday August 31, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Jerry Ricketts officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers...

Virgil "Bud" Ohmberger

Virgil "Bud" Ohmberger

Aug 27, 2013

Broken Bow, NE- Virgil “Bud” Ohmberger, age 90 of Broken Bow, formerly of the Sargent and Ainsworth area, died Tuesday August 27, 2013 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. Burial with...

Maxine Illingworth

Maxine Illingworth

Aug 25, 2013

Maxine Illingworth age 96 of Broken Bow died August 25, 2013 at her home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday August 28, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary with Rev. Todd Karges officiating. Interment will be in the West Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting friends from...

Royle Hazen

Royle Hazen

Aug 23, 2013

Royle Dee Hazen, age 68, of Stromsburg, NE (formerly of Milburn, NE) passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The influence of Royle’s life is evident in those he leaves behind. Deb Petsche (Stromsburg, NE), his fiancé, best friend, and love to the end. Harley, his constant companion and cherished, most loyal friend....

Deb Thompson

Deb Thompson

Aug 17, 2013

Broken Bow, NE- Deb Thompson, age 55 of Broken Bow, died Saturday, August 17, 2013 at her home near Broken Bow, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 10:30 AM at Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Craig Mills officiating. Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. Govier...

Paul Gordon Page

Paul Gordon Page

Aug 16, 2013

Funeral services will be held Friday August 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Rev. Rick Johnson officiaitng. Interment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family. Visitation will be held Thursady from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting freinds from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00...

Lila Picton

Lila Picton

Aug 9, 2013

Lincoln, NE- Lila (Taylor) Jenkins Picton, age 72, of Ashland, formerly of Grand Island, died Friday August 9, 2013 after a battle with cancer at the Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 14, 2013 at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. Burial will...

Evelyn Elaine Cecil

Evelyn Elaine Cecil

Aug 1, 2013

Evelyn E. Cecil Graveside funeral services for Evelyn E. Cecil age 89 of Arcadia, NE. will be held Saturday August 3, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at the Arcadia Cemetery in Arcadia, NE. with Rev. Joel Plisek officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Arcadia Fire and Rescue. There will be no visitation. Evelyn Elaine Cecil, 89, of...

Charlene Marie Page

Charlene Marie Page

Aug 1, 2013

Charlene Marie Page Charlene M. Page age 73 of Broken Bow died August 1, 2013 in Jefferson County, Colorado. Funeral services will be held Friday August 23, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow with Rev. Rick Johnson officiating.Interment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until...

Helen Jane Pflaster

Helen Jane Pflaster

Jul 31, 2013

Helen “Jane” Pflaster Helen Jane Pflaster age 80 of North Platte, NE died July 31, 2013 at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte. Funeral services will be held Tuesday August 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Rev. Todd Karges officiating. Interment will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested...

Dorothy Jane Daugherty

Dorothy Jane Daugherty

Jul 14, 2013

Dorothy, the youngest child of Earnest and Clara (Loyd) Baker was born August 31, 1921 at Broken Bow and passed away July 14, 2013 at the Herritage Hall Nursing Home in Broken Bow.Funeral services will be held Wednesday July 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Rev. Todd Karges officiating.Interment will be in the...

Jack R. Horner

Jack R. Horner

Jun 26, 2013

Broken Bow, NE- Jack R. Horner, age 62 of Broken Bow, died Wednesday June 26, 2013, as a result of an atv accident near Broken Bow. Memorial services are pending with Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow.

Burnard Whitney

Burnard Whitney

Jun 14, 2013

Broken Bow, NE- Burnard M. Whitney, age 99 of Broken Bow, died Friday June 14, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow, with Pastor Larry DeMoss officiating. Burial will be in the Custer Center Cemetery with Govier Bros....

Jacqueline Douglass

Jacqueline Douglass

Jun 12, 2013

Broken Bow, NE- Jacqueline Douglass, age 85 died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow, with Jerry Ricketts officiating. Burial will be in the Brewster Cemetery at Brewster, NE. Govier Bros. Mortuary of Broken...