All Obituaries
Arlene Elmshaeuser Ogallala
Arlene Elmshaeuser, age 96, of Ogallala, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the Perkins County Hospital at Grant, NE.
Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 10:00am from St Paul's Lutheran Church with the Rev Albert Bader of St John's Lutheran Chrurch and Rev Michael Heckmann of Zion Lutheran Church of Grant officiating.
Internment will be at the Ogallala Cemetery
On line condolences may be made by going to...
Arlene Elmshaeuser, age 96, of Ogallala, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the Perkins County Hospital at Grant, NE.
Memorial services are scheduled for...
Betty Jean Helt, 86, of Cozad, formerly of Ogallala, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 in her home at Cozad, NE.
Betty was born on September 21, 1934 to Frank and Vida (Peck) Sweet at Imperial, NE. Betty was one of 5 children, and one of three girls.
Betty later moved to Ogallala where she met her love, Franklin "Sonny" David Helt,
Betty and "Sonny"were Married on November 8th, 1986, and were married for 24 years before...
Betty Jean Helt, 86, of Cozad, formerly of Ogallala, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 in her home at Cozad, NE.
Betty was born on September 21, 1934 to Frank and Vida...
Wayne L. Canning 86, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 in his home.
Wayne was born June 28, 1935, at Grand Island, NE, the adopted son of John and Elsie (Barnes) Canning.
He received his early education in Grand Island and Spalding School District #10, a country school, and received his middle and high school education at Spalding Academy, graduating in1953.
Mr. Canning entered the armed services on March 25, 1954. He received his basic...
Wayne L. Canning 86, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021 in his home.
Wayne was born June 28, 1935, at Grand Island, NE, the adopted son of John and Elsie (Barnes)...
Timothy Edward Owens, age 48, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home in Ogallala .
Cremation was chosen, No services are scheduled at this time.
Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com by pushing on the "Share a Memory" button.
Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Timothy Edward Owens, age 48, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at his home in Ogallala .
Cremation was chosen, No services are scheduled at this...
Vernon Eugene Spencer 85 of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Nebraska on Friday, September 10th, 2021.
Gene was born August 31st, 1936 in White County, Illinois. He was welcomed into this world by his parents Vernon and Hazel Spencer. He was later joined by one brother Raymond and two sisters Ruth Ann and Virginia Lee. Their father was killed in a horse accident on July 2nd, 1951 when Gene was 14. After his father passed, his mother...
Vernon Eugene Spencer 85 of Lewellen, Nebraska passed away at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Nebraska on Friday, September 10th, 2021.
Gene was born August 31st, 1936 in White County,...
Margaret Chamberlain Hawkins was born December 23, 1927, to Erma Mae (Kunkel) Chamberlain and James "Jim" Laurence Chamberlain in Maywood, Nebraska, at her Grandma Chamberlain's house. Her Daddy, so tickled to have Margaret that he named his baby girl after his mother, Margaret Chamberlain.
She was the first of three children, readily admitting being the mastermind of the three siblings. Whether it was teaching their dog to pull a dynamite box outfitted with wheels,...
Margaret Chamberlain Hawkins was born December 23, 1927, to Erma Mae (Kunkel) Chamberlain and James "Jim" Laurence Chamberlain in Maywood, Nebraska, at her Grandma Chamberlain's...
Michael Riedel Ogallala
Michael James Riedel, age 60, of Ogallala entered into rest on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Ogallala.
Mike was born on October 21, 1960 in Ogallala to Harold and Viola (Leake) Riedel. Mike attended the Ogallala Schools and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1979.
When Mike finished High School, he joined the Navy for a brief time before he returned to Ogallala.
When Mike returned to Ogallala he met and married Eileen (McCarville) in August of 1984. Mike and Eileen were blessed with...
Michael James Riedel, age 60, of Ogallala entered into rest on Thursday, September 2, 2021 in Ogallala.
Mike was born on October 21, 1960 in Ogallala to Harold and Viola (Leake) Riedel. Mike...
Delmore Elwood Olson was born September 28th,1925, on the family farm near Upland Nebraska, to Carl and Anna (Johnson) Olson. He lived in Upland until the age of twelve when the family moved to Brule, Nebraska. Del received his early education in Upland and then at rural school Cottonwood Corner near Brule where he graduated from the eighth grade.
He met Frances Deen at a dance and they fell in love. They were united in marriage on January 24th,1954 in Grant Nebraska. They...
Delmore Elwood Olson was born September 28th,1925, on the family farm near Upland Nebraska, to Carl and Anna (Johnson) Olson. He lived in Upland until the age of twelve when the family moved to...
Alta Widtfeldt Ogallala Ne
Alta J. Widtfeldt, beloved wife of Helmer Widtfelt for 68 years passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She is survived by her husband, four children and their families and two of her three siblings. A Celebration of life honoring Alta will be held Wednesday, September 1st at 2:00p.m. at the Draucker Funeral Home Chapel in Ogallala. Online condolences my be left at www.drauckerfh.com and clicking the share a memory button. services will not be live streamed. Draucker Funeral Home has been...
Alta J. Widtfeldt, beloved wife of Helmer Widtfelt for 68 years passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. She is survived by her husband, four children and their families and two of her three...
Donald “Don” Ray Jenkins, 80 years of age, of Ogallala, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Nebraska. Don was born March 16, 1941, in Manhattan, Kansas. He was the first of seven children, born to Donald and Edna (Latschar) Jenkins. He graduated from Bunker Hill High School in Kansas, graduating with the class of 1958. He attended Omaha Baptist Bible College from 1958 to 1960. It was there that he...
Donald “Don” Ray Jenkins, 80 years of age, of Ogallala, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, Nebraska. Don was born March 16,...
Emery Harris Ogallala
Emery Neil Harris, 66, of Ogallala, passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on June 2, 1955 in Grant, Nebraska to Arden "Doc" and Gwendolyn (Rowley) Harris at Grant, NE.
Emery grew up on a farmstead just outside of Grant. He was one of 5 children.
He graduated from Grant High School in 1973. While in high school and shortly after, he took his first job at Grant Bean & Seed....
Emery Neil Harris, 66, of Ogallala, passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born on June 2, 1955 in Grant,...
William Beamish Ogallalla Ne
William W. Beamish, age 78, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital . William was born in Portland, Oregon on St. Patrick’s Day 1943 to Warren and Gladys (Warren) Beamish. They later moved to Chadron, NE where he attended all his years of elementary and middle school. Upon his high school graduation from Chadron High School in 1962, he enlisted in the United States Navy where he proudly served for four years. William married...
William W. Beamish, age 78, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital . William was born in Portland, Oregon on St. Patrick’s Day 1943...
Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) passed away Aug. 5, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Andy was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Council Bluffs, to Edward and Helen Wearin. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm in Red Oak and working on the family ranch in Hyannis, Neb., in the summer, where his love for horses, cattle, and roping blossomed. He attended prep school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H., and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in agricultural business.
Andy managed...
Edward Anderson Wearin, Jr. (Andy) passed away Aug. 5, 2021, in Cheyenne, Wyo.
Andy was born Oct. 17, 1948, in Council Bluffs, to Edward and Helen Wearin. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm...
Sam Hilliard Ogallala Ne
Sam Hilliard, 83 of rural Ogallala peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday August 2, 2021 at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Aurora Colorado.
Sam always said “I was born on this farm and I’m going to die on this farm”, when anyone talked about him moving to town. He was fiercely independent and exemplified a quiet strength. Unmoved by guilt or glamour, and he was polite and committed to his faith. He went out of his way to be considerate...
Sam Hilliard, 83 of rural Ogallala peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday August 2, 2021 at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Aurora Colorado.
Sam always said “I...
Mel Adams JR. Ogallala
Mel Adams, age 86, passed away August 1, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1935 at Ogallala, Nebraska, the son of Melvin and Lucille Adams.
In his early years, Mel lived in Lemoyne, Nebraska where the family bank was established. The family and bank moved to Brule, Nebraska due to the construction of Lake McConaughy. His father was called to active duty in 1940 during World War II. Melvin Adams Sr. was a Lieutenant Colonel, and they moved many...
Mel Adams, age 86, passed away August 1, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. He was born on January 31, 1935 at Ogallala, Nebraska, the son of Melvin and Lucille Adams.
In his early...
Joyce P. Austin (92) of Ogallala, died Thursday July 15, 2021 at Northern Colorado Medical Center, in Greeley, CO.
She was born December 23, 1928 in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Nathan and Myrtle (Foster) Aumiller, joining their family of nine children.
She attended school in Burlington, Colorado until her family moved to Seibert, Colorado in 1942. There she graduated high school in 1947 and met Robert (Bob) L. Austin. The two were married on February 15, 1948 in Stratton,...
Joyce P. Austin (92) of Ogallala, died Thursday July 15, 2021 at Northern Colorado Medical Center, in Greeley, CO.
She was born December 23, 1928 in Sharon Springs, Kansas to Nathan...
Doris Loree Dykes, age 68, of Axtell, Nebraska, formerly of Arthur passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Mosaic of the Great Plains in Axtell, Nebraska, surounded by her loving friends and care givers.
Doris was born September 8, 1952 in North Platte, NE to Robert K. and Odeth I. (Huffman) Dykes, the oldest of their four children.
Doris lived her first 5 years in McPherson County, and in November 1957 the family moved to their new ranch home in Baldey...
Doris Loree Dykes, age 68, of Axtell, Nebraska, formerly of Arthur passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Mosaic of the Great Plains in Axtell, Nebraska, surounded by her loving...
Bernard Beckius Keystone
Bernard (Bernie) Alton Beckius, age 73, Keystone, Nebraska, resident, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bernard was born August 20, 1947, in North Platte, Nebraska to Henry and Wilma Z. (Seckman) Beckius of Keystone, Nebraska.
He attended grade school in Keystone and graduated with the class of 1966 in Ogallala, Nebraska. He attended the Farm and Ranch short course at the University of Nebraska. He enlisted in the Nebraska National Guard...
Bernard (Bernie) Alton Beckius, age 73, Keystone, Nebraska, resident, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bernard was born August 20, 1947, in...
Tyler Friesen Lewellen
Tyler Jon Friesen age 45 of Lewellen passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2021. Even though he was taken from us too soon; his smile and love of life will live on through all who knew and loved him.
Tyler was born September 17, 1975 to Bob Friesen and Sandra ( Schindler) Friesen. He loved cheeseburgers, sports (especially the Broncos and the Rockies), music, Diet Pepsi, and spending time with family and friends. His hugs and dance moves were legendary. If you met Tyler, he was...
Tyler Jon Friesen age 45 of Lewellen passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2021. Even though he was taken from us too soon; his smile and love of life will live on through all who knew and loved...
Frances Ann Cade, 81, passed away June 21, 2021 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of The Kensington in Hastings, Nebraska.
Ann was born November 1, 1939 in Clay Center, Nebraska to Charles Job and Emma Elizabeth Sanderson. The family lived in Mitchell and Bridgeport, Nebraska before returning to Clay Center where she spent her senior year and graduated in 1957.
Ann attended Cottey College, Nevada MO, a two year liberal arts P.E.O. college for women. She...
Frances Ann Cade, 81, passed away June 21, 2021 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital. She was a resident of The Kensington in Hastings, Nebraska.
Ann was born November 1, 1939 in Clay Center,...
Allan Keyes Ogallala
Allan Richard Keyes, 82, passed away at Indian Hills Manor, in Ogallala, NE on June 13, 2021. Allan was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years. Barbara Ann Keyes (Matunas) passed away at home on August 20, 2020.
Allan and Barbara were both born in Gary, Indiana. They met in high school and were married in 1959. Al and Barbe settled in the Gary area. The family then relocated for Al’s career many times living in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, New...
Allan Richard Keyes, 82, passed away at Indian Hills Manor, in Ogallala, NE on June 13, 2021. Allan was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years. Barbara Ann Keyes (Matunas) passed...
Albert Jimenez, 70, of Ogallala, passed away at his home on June 13, 2021.
He was born on March 17, 1951 to Augustine Jimenez and Dorothy (Banks) Jimenez. He attended Perkins County Schools and Grant High School.
In 1968 he went to work for Union 76 in Ogallala. He worked for the sugar beet dump and other various jobs. In 1981 he started his own scrap metal business. Albert enjoyed going camping, fishing, and any time the family got...
Albert Jimenez, 70, of Ogallala, passed away at his home on June 13, 2021.
He was born on March 17, 1951 to Augustine Jimenez and Dorothy (Banks) Jimenez. He...
Mildred Marie MaGee, 95, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Brule, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at Independence House in Lincoln.
Mildred was born Sept. 28, 1925 at Ogallala, NE to Fred and Maria (Arndt) Martens. She grew up and received her early education at Brule, NE.
She was united in marriage to Harold Gordon MaGee on Sept. 24, 1946 at Ogallala. In 1947 the couple moved to Ogden, UT, where Harold worked at the Defense Depot and she was employed by the JCPenney...
Mildred Marie MaGee, 95, of Lincoln, NE, formerly of Brule, died Friday, June 11, 2021, at Independence House in Lincoln.
Mildred was born Sept. 28, 1925 at Ogallala, NE to Fred and Maria (Arndt)...
Carleen Spangler Ogallala
Carleen M Spangler, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on June 9, 2021 at Golden Ours Convelescent Home in Grant, NE.
She was born on November 12, 1929 to Carl and Virgie M. (Pinkston) Anderson at Ogallala, NE. She attended several schools at as her family moved frequently, but always returning to Ogallala.
She Married Raegene Condreay and moved to a farm in Perkins County. To this union 2 children were born, Timothy and Carla.
Carleen worked at TRW for 31 years,...
Carleen M Spangler, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on June 9, 2021 at Golden Ours Convelescent Home in Grant, NE.
She was born on November 12, 1929 to Carl and Virgie M....
Veris M Bentz, age 92, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on June 6, 2021 at her home in Ogallala, NE. following a lengthy illness.
Veris was born December 21, 1928 in Alliance to Walter and Mildred (Groce) Robbins. She attended Alliance public Schools and graduated for Alliance High School in 1946.
On October 1, 1947 she married Lloyd Brown in Alliance, to this union 3 sons were born, Clifford, Roger and Dan. In 1963 she went to Beauty...
Veris M Bentz, age 92, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on June 6, 2021 at her home in Ogallala, NE. following a lengthy illness.
Veris was born December 21, 1928 in Alliance ...
Melvin Chestnutt Ogallala
Melvin Chestnutt, 92, of Ogallala, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Sutherland Care Center, Sutherland, NE.
He was born March 9, 1929 to Rueben A. and Mary A (Mitchell) Chestnutt at Glade, KS. He attended schools in Phillips County KS, graduating from Phillipsburg High School, in Phillipsburg, KS.
Melvin enlisted in the Army during the Korean War and served in the Infantry School Detachment.
On January 8, 1954 he married Marian...
Melvin Chestnutt, 92, of Ogallala, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Sutherland Care Center, Sutherland, NE.
He was born March 9, 1929 to...
David Mickelson Paxton
David John Mickelson was born March 18, 1938 to Walter E. and Ruth (Heckenlaible) Mickelson in Anoka, Minnesota. He departed this life on May 22,2021 in North Platte, NE surrounded by loved ones.
David graduated from St Frances High School in 1955 and worked various jobs before joining Olson Plumbing as a beginning to a 60 year plumbing career opening his own shop, Mickelson Plumbing in 1977. He married Betty Huckenpoehler along the way and had son David and daughters Roxanne and...
David John Mickelson was born March 18, 1938 to Walter E. and Ruth (Heckenlaible) Mickelson in Anoka, Minnesota. He departed this life on May 22,2021 in North Platte, NE surrounded by loved...
Helen Ballard Ogallala
Helen I. Ballard, age 84, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Golden Ours Convalescent in Grant, NE.
Helen was born September 24, 1936 in Mullen, NE to Les and Opal (Phillips) Cotant.
She went to school in Cody, NE where she graduated and then attended Chadron State college and obtained her teaching certificate so that she could teach in rural schools.
On May 20, 1957 she was united in marriage to Ralph H. Ballard in Rapid City, SD. Later that year they...
Helen I. Ballard, age 84, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at the Golden Ours Convalescent in Grant, NE.
Helen was born September 24, 1936 in Mullen, NE to Les and Opal...
John Bryant Lemoyne
John Paul Bryant Senior, 76, of Lemoyne, passed away on May 13, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
He was born on April 6, 1945 to Bernard Bryant and Wilhelmenia Barenberg at La Junta, CO. John moved often during his childhood - being a true military brat, as his father was an officer in the United States Air Force. Upon his father's retirement, they settled down in Arvada Colorado.
There he met his wife of 54 years, Carole Wise. To this union 2...
John Paul Bryant Senior, 76, of Lemoyne, passed away on May 13, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
He was born on April 6, 1945 to Bernard Bryant and...
Edwin Jaeger Ogallala
Edwin "Ed" Jaeger, age 79, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Edwin was born on May 26, 1941 to Edgar and Helen (Musick) Jaeger in Sharon Springs, KS.
Ed loved to tool leather, and make wood projects.
He was loved by his wife, 3 sons, 5 grandkids & 4 great-grandkids.
The family chose cremations. No services are scheduled at this time.
Online condolences may be left by signing the Guest Book at...
Edwin "Ed" Jaeger, age 79, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Edwin was born on May 26, 1941 to Edgar and Helen...
Rosie C. Trujillo, age 90, of Fremont, NE, formerly of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home in Fremont.
Rosie C. (Baca) Trujillo was born September 27, 1930 in Julesburg, CO, the daughter of Fred and Rita C. (Chacon) Baca. Rosie attended Julesburg schools and graduated from High School in 1949.
Her first employment was as a 'live in' baby sitter for Petersons in Big Springs, NE. Rosie met Luis Trujillo while visiting her oldest brother Ray when they...
Rosie C. Trujillo, age 90, of Fremont, NE, formerly of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home in Fremont.
Rosie C. (Baca) Trujillo was born September 27, 1930 in...
Larry Trenary Arthur
Larry Trenary, age 81, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Larry was born on May 27th, 1939 in Lincoln Nebraska, the son of Elza and Erma (Shafer) Trenary.
He attended grade school in Arthur, Maxwell, and Lincoln, Ne. and attended High School at Lincoln Northeast and played basketball and then graduating in 1957. He shared a roping arena with Terry McGinely in Lincoln and spent spare time practicing roping. He...
Larry Trenary, age 81, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Larry was born on May 27th, 1939 in Lincoln Nebraska, the son of Elza and...
Jane Walker Ogallala
Jane Louise McGinley Walker, age 78, of Ogallala & formerly of Keystone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Ogallala.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Arthur County Fairgrounds arena. Please dress casually. Refreshments and reminiscing at the Veterans Memorial Hall building immediately following the service.
Jane, Janie, “Mom”, “Grandma Jane”, “Grammy Jane” as she was...
Jane Louise McGinley Walker, age 78, of Ogallala & formerly of Keystone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Ogallala.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, May...
Dale Schwartz Oshkosh
Dale Schwartz went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was held in the loving arms of his family. Dale was born May 21, 1936 at Lodgepole, Nebraska, the oldest child of Fred and Ida (Richter) Schwartz. His siblings were: Glen Schwartz of Oshkosh, Gene Schwartz of Nashua, MT, and Donna Poturalski of Colorado Springs, CO. Dale started farming at age 5. He had to have wood blocks tied to his feet to reach the pedals. Through eight decades,...
Dale Schwartz went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2021 at his daughter’s home in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was held in the loving arms of his family. Dale was born May 21, 1936 at Lodgepole,...
Arlene M Dahlgrin Age 86 of Ogallala, Died Tuesday April 27th 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Arlene Marie (Cotant) Dahlgrin was born May 2nd, 1934 in Rolf Nebraska. She was the daughter of Leo and Opal (Phillips) Cotant. She received her education in Cody, Nebraska and graduated from Cody High School in Cody in 1952. She went on to earn her teaching degree at Chadron State College and continued training at Kearney State College.
She was united...
Arlene M Dahlgrin Age 86 of Ogallala, Died Tuesday April 27th 2021 at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Arlene Marie (Cotant) Dahlgrin was born May 2nd, 1934 in Rolf...
Steve Chandler Keystone
Steven Orville Chandler, age 67, of Keystone, NE, passed away, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home in Keystone.
Steven was born on October 28, 1953 to Donald and Betty (Travis) Chandler in Ogallala, Nebraska.
He attended Ogallala and Paxton High School. After graduating, he received a Rodeo Scholarship and attended Chadron State College and Casper College in Wyoming. He continued to enjoy ranch rodeo events after college.
Steven met and married Susan Heming in 1981. The two of them...
Steven Orville Chandler, age 67, of Keystone, NE, passed away, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home in Keystone.
Steven was born on October 28, 1953 to Donald and Betty (Travis) Chandler in...
Hazel McDonald Ogallala
Hazel Madora McDonald, age 99, of Ogallala, NE, formerly of Arthur, went to be with her Lord and Savior and loved ones on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Indian Hills Manor with her loving family by her side.
Hazel was born on March 21, 1922, at Bonesteel, SD, to Charles Parker and Mary Mirilla (Ingram) Jackson. Mary passed away when Hazel was five and the family moved to Nebraska living in and around the Lewellen, Oshkosh and Lemoyne areas until Hazel moved to Ogallala when she was 16...
Hazel Madora McDonald, age 99, of Ogallala, NE, formerly of Arthur, went to be with her Lord and Savior and loved ones on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Indian Hills Manor with her loving family by...
Norman Nelson Ogallala
Norman C. "Norm" Nelson, age 79, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Norm was born November 18, 1941 in Keith County, NE to Raymond and Margaret (Christensen) Nelson.
Norm attended District 7 school, south of Roscoe and then Ogallala High School before going to work on the family farm with his dad and brothers. In 1973, they formed Nelson Agri Corp where he worked with his brothers his entire life.
On June 1,...
Norman C. "Norm" Nelson, age 79, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Norm was born November 18, 1941 in Keith County,...
Pete Brown Ogallala
Pete Brown, age 64, of Ogallala, passed away, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Pete was born October 12, 1956 to Napoleon and Lorena (Eaton) Brown in Sterling, Colorado.
Pete received his early education in Haxton, CO before moving to Ogallala where he graduated from High School.
He was married to Susan Sauer and they resided in Ogallala where they welcomed 3 children; Nicholas, Erica and Amber.
On March 5, 2005 he was united in...
Pete Brown, age 64, of Ogallala, passed away, Sunday, April 18, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Pete was born October 12, 1956 to Napoleon and Lorena (Eaton) Brown in...
Marilyn Holdorf Big Springs
Marilyn A. Holdorf, age 80, of Big Springs, NE, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO.
Marilyn was born in Creighton, NE, on June 9, 1940, the only child of Vernon and Bertha (Thompson) Nelson.
Marilyn attended school in Big Springs, NE and graduated from Big Springs High School in 1957. She moved to various places through her life before settling in Big Springs in 2002 when she retired from the Federal...
Marilyn A. Holdorf, age 80, of Big Springs, NE, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO.
Marilyn was born in Creighton,...
Amy Gayle Ogallala
Amy D. Gayle, age 45, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Amy was born November 4, 1975 in Sonora, CA to William Morris Thrash and Linda Ruth Mercier. She grew up in Modesto, CA before moving to Nebraska.
Amy leaves behind her fiancé, David Bruce DeVoe; her sister, Elizabeth Bamford; her brother, William Thrash; four children; Matthew Gayle, Joshua Gayle, Isaiah Gayle, Elizabeth Sharp; four grandchildren, four...
Amy D. Gayle, age 45, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Amy was born November 4, 1975 in Sonora, CA to William Morris Thrash and...
Dorvan Johnson Ogallala
Dorvan E. Johnson, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Dorvan was born September 17, 1928 in Kit Carson County, CO to Tom and Grace (Hall) Johnson. In 1935 the family moved to Pawnee County where he attended school.
Mr. Johnson worked on the family farm until purchasing his own place in Pawnee County in 1952. He sold the farm in 1967 and moved to Ogallala where he worked for George Booth Roofing...
Dorvan E. Johnson, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Dorvan was born September 17, 1928 in Kit Carson County,...
Lois Gaston Grant
Lois M. Gaston, age 83, of Grant, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO.
Lois was born March 31, 1938 in Fairbury, NE to James and Edna (Weyer) Thompson. She received her education in Alexandria, NE, Long Beach, CA, and Fairbury, NE, graduating from Fairbury High School in 1956.
On June 30, 1956 Lois was united in marriage to Alvin L. Gaston in Alexandria. The couple made their home in Fairbury and later in Maryville, MO. They moved to...
Lois M. Gaston, age 83, of Grant, NE, passed away, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO.
Lois was born March 31, 1938 in Fairbury, NE to James and Edna (Weyer)...
Lennie Collins Ogallala
Lennie J Collins, age 60, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, joined Our Heavenly Father, with his wife and two girls by his side on March 20, 2021.
He was born August 20, 1960 in Mason City, IA, the son of Ken Collins and Deanna Wolford. He grew up in Grafton, IA. Along with his mother and siblings, he later moved to Lewellen, NE, where he attended and graduated from High School in 1979.
Lennie moved to Ogallala, NE after he met his wife, Michelle, in 1979. They...
Lennie J Collins, age 60, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, joined Our Heavenly Father, with his wife and two girls by his side on March 20, 2021.
He was born August 20, 1960 in Mason City, IA,...
Gayle Ann Hinrichs, age 58, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at UC Health in Colorado Springs.
Gayle was born in Ogallala, Nebraska in May 15, 1962 to Harold and LeeAnn (Dalton) Hinrichs.
Gayle attended school in Brule and graduated from Brule High School with the class of 1980. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1985, which was followed by a Master's Degree in Special Education...
Gayle Ann Hinrichs, age 58, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at UC Health in Colorado Springs.
Gayle was born in Ogallala, Nebraska in May 15, 1962 to Harold...
John Beard Ogallala
Johnny "John" Ray Beard, age 74, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home in Ogallala.
John was born November 29, 1946 in Denver, CO to Johnnie and Louise (Stice) Beard.
He went to Wheatridge High School in Wheatridge, CO, until joined the Army in 1966. John was Honorably Discharged in 1967.
John met Lynda Cockerill in Denver and they were united in marriage on September 20, 1967 in Wheatridge.
The two of them made...
Johnny "John" Ray Beard, age 74, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home in Ogallala.
John was born November 29, 1946 in Denver, CO to Johnnie...
Patricia Patterson Brule
Patricia H. Patterson, age 83, of Brule, NE, passed away, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home in Brule.
Patricia was born September 22, 1937 to Dave and Irene Harol (Bruce) McGinnis in Kearney, NE.
Patricia moved to Brule as a young child with her parents and attended Brule schools, graduating from Brule High School in 1956. While she was in high school she was a class officer her junior and senior years. She attended college at Tacoma Tech College in Tacoma, WA. She worked for Sub...
Patricia H. Patterson, age 83, of Brule, NE, passed away, Sunday, March 14, 2021 at her home in Brule.
Patricia was born September 22, 1937 to Dave and Irene Harol (Bruce) McGinnis in...
Dorothy Beeken Ogallala
Dorothy J. Beeken, age 93, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Dorothy was born Dorothy Jean Kostman on July 19, 1927 to Carl & Isabelle (Reisen) Kostman in Grand Island, Nebraska.
She rode to school on “Tony the pony” with her brothers Kenneth and Garold and sister Virginia. She attended school in Brush, Colorado; graduating from Brush High School. Dorothy went on to attend Chadron State College where she...
Dorothy J. Beeken, age 93, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Dorothy was born Dorothy Jean Kostman on July 19, 1927 to Carl &...
Marcie Harris North Platte
Marcie Harris, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Marcie was born Ella Louise Horsley on February 28th, 1945, to Bertha Juanita Fout and Robert Lloyd Horsley in Portsmouth, Ohio.
She was the oldest of 10 kids. Marcie was a Truck Driver for 18 1/2 years in Florida. She moved to Colorado in 1997 and finally retired in Ogallala, Nebraska. She lived there from 2002-2014. She and her family moved to Portsmouth, Ohio...
Marcie Harris, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Marcie was born Ella Louise Horsley on February 28th, 1945, to...
James "Russ" Deabler Ogallala
James Russell “Russ” Deabler of Ogallala, Nebraska and formerly of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Thursday, November 12, 1970 in Normandy, Missouri. He left from this life suddenly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his home at the age of 50 years.
Russ was a truck driver for FedEx and a singer, song writer and musician for Unfulfilled Fate. He loved anything that had to do with Harry Potter, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family and friends.
Russ is preceded in death...
James Russell “Russ” Deabler of Ogallala, Nebraska and formerly of Bourbon, Missouri was born on Thursday, November 12, 1970 in Normandy, Missouri. He left from this life suddenly on...
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