All Obituaries
Dorvan Johnson Ogallala
Dorvan E. Johnson, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Services are pending with the Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala.
Dorvan E. Johnson, age 92, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Services are pending with the Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala.
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...
Leta Jewell Lindauer, age 86, longtime Brule resident, passed away, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.
Leta was born December 30, 1934 in Pueblo, Colorado to Dan and Ovie (Lasater) Garrett.
She attended grade school in Pueblo and Loveland, Colorado and graduated with the class of 1953 in Loveland, Colorado.
On October 12, 1958, Leta was united in marriage to Richard (Dick) Lindauer at Denver, Colorado. The couple resided at Ogallala two...
Leta Jewell Lindauer, age 86, longtime Brule resident, passed away, Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.
Leta was born December 30, 1934 in Pueblo,...
Roberta "Bert" Vieyra Sutherland
Roberta "Bert" A. Vieyra, age 82, of Sutherland, NE, passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Roberta was born November 7, 1938 in Rural Perkins County to Edward Adolph and Anna Maria (Dittmer) Stickley.
She went to school in Perkins County and graduated Perkins County High School in 1957.
On December 21, 1957 she was united in marriage to Richard Jones at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Grant.
They made their home...
Roberta "Bert" A. Vieyra, age 82, of Sutherland, NE, passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Roberta was born November 7, 1938 in Rural...
Lisa Vagianos Ogallala
Lisa J. Vagianos, age 59, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Lisa is survived by; three children; Kenny, Bryan and Kimberly Crowe; father, Charles Iamonico; one brother, Tom Iamonico; two sisters, JoAnne and Ruth Anne Iamonico; and nine grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Iamonico.
A Private Family Committal of the cremains has been scheduled for a later date.
Draucker Funeral Home of...
Lisa J. Vagianos, age 59, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Lisa is survived by; three children; Kenny, Bryan and Kimberly Crowe;...
Jeannie Thomas "Tomi" (Durnal) Bailey, age 74, of Watauga, South Dakota, passed away at her home, filled with love and surrounded by her husband, son and daughter, on the morning of Tuesday, February 23, 2021.
Tomi was born on September 4, 1946 in Bridgeport, NE, to Tom and Jean (Nerud) Durnal. She graduated from Bayard High School in 1965 and attended Chadron State College, where she met her husband, Michael Bailey. They were united in marriage on August...
Jeannie Thomas "Tomi" (Durnal) Bailey, age 74, of Watauga, South Dakota, passed away at her home, filled with love and surrounded by her husband, son and daughter, on the morning of...
Karen Eakins Paxton
Karen Ruth Eakins, age 84, of Paxton, passed away, Monday, February 8, 2021, at Linden Court in North Platte.
Karen was born November 23, 1936 at North Platte, NE to Bruce and Ruth (Turpie) Snyder.
Karen grew up on the ranch northwest of Paxton and lived almost her entire life in the house that her great grandfather built in 1908. After graduating from Paxton High School in 1954 she attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where she was a member of the Chi...
Karen Ruth Eakins, age 84, of Paxton, passed away, Monday, February 8, 2021, at Linden Court in North Platte.
Karen was born November 23, 1936 at North Platte, NE to Bruce and...
Tracy "Buffa" Mortensen Ogallala
Tracy A. Mortensen, age 63, of Ogallala, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Tracy was born March 13, 1957 to Joseph and Joan (Larsen) Buffa in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
Tracy grew up in New Jersey and attended and Colonia High School.
She lived in California from 1975-1982, and then moved to Salmon, ID, where she met her husband, Dave.
Dave and Tracy were united in marriage in 1995.
She enjoyed gardening and always...
Tracy A. Mortensen, age 63, of Ogallala, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.
Tracy was born March 13, 1957 to Joseph and Joan (Larsen)...
Ronald "Ron" Ziegler Ogallala
Ronald Jacob Ziegler, age 66, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the UC Health Poudre Valley hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado, surrounded by family.
Ron was born July 1st, 1954 in North Platte, Nebraska to Clarence and Marie (Reigenborn) Ziegler. The family moved to Julesburg, Co. where he attended Julesburg grade school. He attended Ogallala High School and entered the United States Navy at the age of 17 in January 1972. He proudly served for 6 years...
Ronald Jacob Ziegler, age 66, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the UC Health Poudre Valley hospital in Ft. Collins, Colorado, surrounded by family.
Ron was...
Paul Kondy Arthur
Paul E. Kondy, age 84, passed away from Covid complications, Monday, February 1, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, NE.
Paul was born in Meadville, MO on September 4, 1936 to Albert and Mildred (Ketchum) Kondy.
Paul graduated from South High School in Denver, CO in 1954. He was a graduate of Colorado State University in 1959 and Southern Baptist Seminary in January 1969. After his first year at seminary, he took a break and enlisted as an officer in the...
Paul E. Kondy, age 84, passed away from Covid complications, Monday, February 1, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, NE.
Paul was born in Meadville, MO on September 4, 1936...
Jane Killion Chappell
Eleanor Ellajane (Moninger) Killion, age 94, of Chappell, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, CO.
Jane, as she was known throughout her life, was born August 26, 1926 in a sod house near Cozad, NE to John and Luella (Fales) Moninger. She was the 8th of 11 children. Jane married Paul Killion on August 1, 1944 in Norton, KS. They were married for 54 years before he passed away on January 10, 1999.
Jane...
Eleanor Ellajane (Moninger) Killion, age 94, of Chappell, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Sedgwick County Hospital in Julesburg, CO.
Jane, as she was known...
Paul Cartwright Paxton
Paul W. Cartwright, age 84, of Paxton, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE after a 2 year battle with lung cancer.
Paul was born on July 9, 1936 to Paul D. and Edith (McCulley) Cartwright in El Dorado, KS.
He lived many places in Nebraska, his last home being in Paxton. He did many jobs, his last was fixing fishing rods and reels out of his home business.
Paul was District Governor for District L Lions Club from...
Paul W. Cartwright, age 84, of Paxton, passed away, Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE after a 2 year battle with lung cancer.
Paul was born on July 9,...
Ina Rae Hebbert Ashby
Ina Rae Hebbert, age 78, of Ashby, passed away, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Gordon Countryside Care in Gordon, Nebraska after suffering many years with dementia.
Ina Rae was born on September 29, 1942 to Leonard and Vonis (Schroeder) Reinbold in a farm house near Ute, IA. Ina Rae was baptized November 29, 1942 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, IA.
In 1947, her family moved to Mapleton, IA where she attended school, graduating from Mapleton...
Ina Rae Hebbert, age 78, of Ashby, passed away, Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Gordon Countryside Care in Gordon, Nebraska after suffering many years with dementia.
Ina Rae was born on...
Glenda Haynes-Sauer Ogallala
Glenda Jean Haynes-Sauer was born to Milton Haynes and Ethel Karr Haynes on December 21, 1949 in Longmont, Colorado. She departed to be with her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2021, age 71.
Glenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, a.k.a. “Gramma G and Auntie G.” She is survived by her husband Rick Sauer; her sister Shirley Parker; her son Lawny Andersen, his wife Holly, and their children Elena, Eli, and Ella; her step-daughter Krista...
Glenda Jean Haynes-Sauer was born to Milton Haynes and Ethel Karr Haynes on December 21, 1949 in Longmont, Colorado. She departed to be with her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2021,...
Pauline Hart Ogallala
Pauline Marie Hart, age 76, of Ogallala, passed away, Saturday, January 23, 2021.
Pauline was born May 22, 1944 to Verne and Lorna (Cushing ) Conger in Melbeta, NE and attended school in Chadron, NE.
In 1960 she married Carl Serres in Chadron, NE. Four children were born to this union. In the Spring of 1973 she married Ronald D. Barnhill in Julesburg, CO. The couple had one son.
Pauline made her home in Ogallala since 1972. She worked for TRW as well as many local...
Pauline Marie Hart, age 76, of Ogallala, passed away, Saturday, January 23, 2021.
Pauline was born May 22, 1944 to Verne and Lorna (Cushing ) Conger in Melbeta, NE and attended school in...
Jeannette Duskin Brule
On Friday, January 22, 2021, Jeannette Duskin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away at the age of 85 at her home on Lake McConaughy, Brule, Nebraska.
Jeannette was born on April 11, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Edward and Lulua (McBroom) Jennings.
Jeannette had a passion for life and enjoyed traveling, fishing, boating, gambling, and cheering on her favorite football team, the Broncos. Most of all she cherished spending quality time with her family. Jeannette met Glen...
On Friday, January 22, 2021, Jeannette Duskin, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt passed away at the age of 85 at her home on Lake McConaughy, Brule, Nebraska.
Jeannette was born on April...
Pat Sibal Arthur-Kimball
Patrick “Pat” E. Sibal, age 72, of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away on January 20, 2021, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with COVID, with his loving wife by his side, and was escorted by angels through the gates of Heaven.
Pat was born May 19, 1948, in Ogallala, Nebraska. His loving parents were Joseph and Oneita Sibal. His childhood was spent in Arthur and he graduated from Arthur County High School in 1966, and then he attended North...
Patrick “Pat” E. Sibal, age 72, of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away on January 20, 2021, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with COVID, with his loving...
Marvin Stokey Ogallala
Marvin Stokey, age 76, of Roscoe, passed away, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home in Roscoe.
Marvin was born on March 30, 1944 to Ed and Ida (White) Stokey in Lewellen, NE.
He attended school in Lewellen and graduated from Lewellen High School. Marvin attended Chadron State College where he played football. Marvin worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 32 years and retired in 2007. Marvin had a passion for sports and the outdoors. He loved watching all of...
Marvin Stokey, age 76, of Roscoe, passed away, Saturday, January 9, 2021 at his home in Roscoe.
Marvin was born on March 30, 1944 to Ed and Ida (White) Stokey in Lewellen,...
Paul Crofutt Keystone
Paul J. Crofutt Services due to weather has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 9th at 2:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Keystone.
Paul James Crofutt, age, 96, of Keystone, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at North Platte.
Paul James Crofutt, son of Otto and Grace (Donohoe) Crofutt, was born June 12, 1924 at his grandparents' home at Ellsworth, Nebraska.
He attended numerous schools throughout the Sandhills and South Dakota, staying with various...
Paul J. Crofutt Services due to weather has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 9th at 2:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Keystone.
Paul James Crofutt, age, 96, of...
Allen "Al" Tompkins Ogallala
Allen "Al" K. Tompkins, age 86, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Al was born July 21, 1934 to Ivan Keith and Mina Frances (Allen) Tompkins in Oberlin, Kansas. He attended school in Mead, Kansas, and graduated in 1952. He then attended college at Kansas State in Manhattan, Kansas
During the summer of 1956, while working a summer job in Estes Park, Colorado, he met Shirley Hartman, who was also attending...
Allen "Al" K. Tompkins, age 86, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Al was born July 21, 1934 to Ivan Keith and...
Gerald "Jerry" Wrage Lincoln
Gerald P. "Jerry" Wrage, age 86, formerly of Keystone, NE, passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in Lincoln.
Jerry was born to Ansel and Lillian "Bobbie" (Cronin) Wrage on September 26, 1934 in a motel near Valentine, NE.
While attending Valentine High School, he excelled in football, basketball and track. After graduating in 1953, he went to South Dakota State to play football. He later transferred to Chadron State College to further...
Gerald P. "Jerry" Wrage, age 86, formerly of Keystone, NE, passed away, Sunday, December 20, 2020, surrounded by family at his home in Lincoln.
Jerry was born to Ansel and Lillian...
Mary Paige Cady, age 88, formerly of Lewellen, NE, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home in Louisville, Colorado.
Paige was born on October 21, 1932 to Nerva (Brunt) and Joseph (Bud) Roberts on a small farm, 3 miles west of Lewellen, NE and attended rural school. She married Frank Cady on February 26, 1949 and had two children, Rexene and Barbara.
Paige worked for Goodall Elecric and TRW in Ogallala before moving to Colorado to work for the Boulder County Public...
Mary Paige Cady, age 88, formerly of Lewellen, NE, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home in Louisville, Colorado.
Paige was born on October 21, 1932 to Nerva (Brunt) and...
Mariah Rizo Ogallala
Mariah Jade Rizo, age 25, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Mariah was born September 28, 1995 in Ogallala, NE to Brian Rizo and Amy Torres.
She went to school in Ogallala until High School when she went to Paxton High School and graduated from there in May of 2013.
Mariah worked for restaurants in Ogallala, after she graduated she moved to Colorado Springs, CO working there until returning to Ogallala in...
Mariah Jade Rizo, age 25, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Saturday, December 19, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Mariah was born September 28, 1995 in Ogallala, NE to Brian...
Wilma Hopken Ogallala
Wilma Ruth Hopken was born January 30, 1928 and on December 17, 2020 she went to be with her Heavenly Father.
She was born to Enos and Helen (Houpt) McCollum in Keystone, Nebraska. She attended school in Keystone until her family moved to Idaho Springs, Colorado where she graduated. Her family then returned to Ogallala where she met Edwin James Hopken and they were married in November 1947. This marriage brought six children; Mike, Judy, Rod, Terry, Cindy and Kathy. The family resided south...
Wilma Ruth Hopken was born January 30, 1928 and on December 17, 2020 she went to be with her Heavenly Father.
She was born to Enos and Helen (Houpt) McCollum in Keystone, Nebraska. She attended...
James "Jim" Cadigan Lewellen
James "Jim" F. Cadigan, age 93, of Lewellen, NE, passed away, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home in Lewellen.
Jim was born on April 26, 1927 to the late Timothy and Mary (O'Rourke) Cadigan in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He had one sister, Peggy Cadigan.
The Cadigan's lived in Springfield, Massachusetts.
At age 17, Jim joined the Navy during WWII. He served the ship Antigone from 1944-1946.
On November 4, 1951 he was united in marriage to Nikki...
James "Jim" F. Cadigan, age 93, of Lewellen, NE, passed away, Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home in Lewellen.
Jim was born on April 26, 1927 to the late Timothy and Mary...
Darrell Farnsworth North Platte
Darrell Farnsworth age 87 of North Platte, formerly of Big Springs died December 8, 2020 at Centennial Park Care Center in North Platte, he had been living in the Sutherland since 2015, and recently transferred to North Platte. Darrell was born February 22,1933 in Burlington, CO. to Marshall and Fern (Hines) Farnsworth. He was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist Church in Burlington as a young boy.
Darrell married Shirley (Andrews) in 1952. To this union two children were born,...
Darrell Farnsworth age 87 of North Platte, formerly of Big Springs died December 8, 2020 at Centennial Park Care Center in North Platte, he had been living in the Sutherland since 2015, and...
Gary Glinn Keystone
Gary F. Glinn age 71 of Keystone died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant. Gary was born Oct 1, 1949 to Francis "Pete" and Mary Ann (Cullinan) Glinn. He attended rural schools at Keystone for his early education; in 1967 he graduated from Grant High School in Grant. He attended Kearney State College graduating in 1971. He began selling insurance after college for a short time. He married JoAnn Kayton, of Chappell NE at Lodgepole NE in September 1971....
Gary F. Glinn age 71 of Keystone died Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant. Gary was born Oct 1, 1949 to Francis "Pete" and Mary Ann (Cullinan) Glinn. He...
Alfred McCalla Chappell
Alfred A. McCalla, age 73, of Chappell, NE, passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.
Alfred was born November 19, 1947 to Albert and Edna (Petrie) McCalla in Wray, Colorado.
He attended school in Wray and moved to Ogallala with the family, where he attended Ogallala High School.
Alfred joined the Army in 1966 and was sent to Vietnam and was honorably discharged on January 31, 1969. He was a Purple Heart...
Alfred A. McCalla, age 73, of Chappell, NE, passed away, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO.
Alfred was born November 19, 1947 to Albert and...
Jeannette Waterman Ogallala
.Jeannette I. Waterman, age 64, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
Jeannette was born January 10, 1956 to William and Katherine (Strong) Kohler in North Platte, NE.
Jeannette went to school in Ogallala and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1974.
In 1974 Jeannette married Lynn R. Hodges, Sr., making their home in Julesburg, CO where they farmed. They divorced in 1981 and she returned to Ogallala.
She married George R. Elliott in...
.Jeannette I. Waterman, age 64, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
Jeannette was born January 10, 1956 to William and Katherine (Strong) Kohler in...
Richard Sherich Ogallala
Richard D. Sherich, age 85, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Richard was born on July 27, 1935 at Lodgepole, NE to Harley and Maud (Shinn) Sherich.
He graduated from Lodgepole High School in 1953 and worked for Cheyenne Co.
In 1955 he met Shirley Green and they were united in marriage on July 5, 1957 in Scottsbluff, NE.
Richard moved to Ogallala and made his home there with Shirley. He went to work for the City of...
Richard D. Sherich, age 85, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Richard was born on July 27, 1935 at Lodgepole, NE to Harley and Maud...
Dr. Kenneth Norton Howard, loving husband and father of 3 boys, age 89, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Ken "Doc" was born December 6, 1930 in Gering, Nebraska to George and Goldie (Randall) Howard.
Ken became an Eagle Scout at 15. He lettered in both track and football his junior and senior years. Upon graduation he joined the Navy in 1948.
In 1952 he went on to dental...
Dr. Kenneth Norton Howard, loving husband and father of 3 boys, age 89, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Ken...
Marlynn Fickes Ogallala
Marlynn Kay Fickes, 78, of Ogallala, passed away Wednesday, November 11th at Indian Hills Nursing Home in Ogallala.
Marlynn was born May 4, 1942 in Omaha NE to Colin Kenneth and Winifred (Wilke) Grant.
She attended middle school and the first two years of High School in Bitburg Germany, where her father was stationed with the Air Force. She attended Westside High School in Omaha NE her junior and senior years, and graduated from there. She was united in marriage to Wayne...
Marlynn Kay Fickes, 78, of Ogallala, passed away Wednesday, November 11th at Indian Hills Nursing Home in Ogallala.
Marlynn was born May 4, 1942 in Omaha NE to Colin Kenneth and Winifred (Wilke)...
Roy Hutchinson Gothenburg, Ne
Roy L. Hutchinson, 98, of Gothenburg, formerly Arthur passed away on November 11, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE. He was born on July 26, 1922 to Richard and Margaret (Jones) Hutchinson at Arthur County, NE. He attended school in Arthur County and McPherson County. Roy married Evelyn Lemmert in 1943 at Ogallala. He worked for area farmers and ranchers until 1944 when he was drafted into the Army. He served in the Philippines and then with occupational forces in Japan. He was discharged in 1946 and...
Roy L. Hutchinson, 98, of Gothenburg, formerly Arthur passed away on November 11, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE. He was born on July 26, 1922 to Richard and Margaret (Jones) Hutchinson at Arthur County,...
Gary Palu North Platte
Clarence "Gary" Palu, age 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Centennial Park Village in North Platte.
Gary was born July 11, 1943 in Holyoke, CO to Clarence Joseph and June Ellen (Benson) Palu.
In 1949 the family moved to Madrid to the Palu Family Farm. He graduated from Madrid High School in 1961. Gary enlisted in the United States Navy for a brief time.
Gary returned to Madrid where he met Lynette Crist and the two of them were...
Clarence "Gary" Palu, age 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at the Centennial Park Village in North Platte.
Gary was born July 11, 1943 in Holyoke, CO to...
Betsy Hasty Ogallala
Betsy R. Hasty, age 92, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
She was born July 14, 1928 in Omaha, NE to Herbert Davis. Her mother died when she was an infant.
The family made their home in Carter Lake, IA where her early schooling was. They moved to Beatrice where she graduated from High School
Betsy met Lloyd Hasty in Beatrice where they were married. The two of them moved to Kearney to make their...
Betsy R. Hasty, age 92, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
She was born July 14, 1928 in Omaha, NE to Herbert Davis. Her...
Ima Jean Hillyer, age 84, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, Nebraska.
Ima Jean was born on May 16, 1936 to Darrold and Miriam (Wallace) Hall in Ainsworth, NE. She received her education in Callaway, NE, graduating in 1953 from Callaway High School.
Jean was married in 1952 to Jerald Walker and soon three children, Sandra, Lynndon Carl, and Mark were born. After her divorce, she married Stewart Donald Gillespie Sr., in 1957 and to that union...
Ima Jean Hillyer, age 84, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, Nebraska.
Ima Jean was born on May 16, 1936 to Darrold and Miriam (Wallace) Hall in...
Mary Lynn Callen, age 76, passed away peacefully Monday, October 19, 2020 at Aspyre Memory Care in Ft. Collins, CO with her family by her side, after a courageous eleven year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mary Lynn endured this disease with such grace and dignity. Her family feels at peace knowing she is now with her Lord and Savior.
Mary Lynn was born on April 7, 1944, to Lenore and Gerald Schwentker in North Platte. She grew up in Ogallala and attended Ogallala High School,...
Mary Lynn Callen, age 76, passed away peacefully Monday, October 19, 2020 at Aspyre Memory Care in Ft. Collins, CO with her family by her side, after a courageous eleven year battle with...
Helen Emily Hartman, age 85, of Lincoln, NE, former resident of Paxton, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home in Lincoln.
Emily was born July 2, 1935 to Marion D. and Emma (Engelhardt) Hemphill in Tekama, Nebraska.
Emily grew up in Tekama where she graduated from High School in 1953. She was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church in Tekahma. In 1957, she graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where she was a member o the Chi Omega sorority. While at the...
Helen Emily Hartman, age 85, of Lincoln, NE, former resident of Paxton, passed away, Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home in Lincoln.
Emily was born July 2, 1935 to Marion D. and Emma...
Ilene Watson North Platte
Ilene Helen Watson, age 78, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Ilene was born February 20, 1942 in Loup City, NE to Henry and Dora (Schultz) Hawley.
Ilene attended school in Arcadia, NE. She was united in marriage to Royce Watson in Loup City, making their home there for several years. They moved to Grand Island and Columbus until moving to Ogallala in 1976. In 1984 they moved to Chappell and worked for TRW...
Ilene Helen Watson, age 78, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Ilene was born February 20, 1942 in Loup City, NE...
Joanne M. Ervin, age 94, of Brule, passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Joanne was born in Cheyenne, WY on November 30, 1925 to Robert S. Hillyer and Gertrude (Nelson) Hillyer.
Joanne graduated from Ogallala High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to August Duane "Swede" Ervin August 23, 1944, making their home north of Brule. To this union 3 children were born, Christie, Susan and John.
Joanne worked as the Keith County...
Joanne M. Ervin, age 94, of Brule, passed away, Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Joanne was born in Cheyenne, WY on November 30, 1925 to Robert S. Hillyer and...
David Waltermeyer Paxton
David N. Waltermeyer, age 58, of Paxton, NE, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home in Paxton.
The family chose cremation. No services are scheduled at this time.
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Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.
David N. Waltermeyer, age 58, of Paxton, NE, passed away, Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home in Paxton.
The family chose cremation. No services are scheduled at this time.
Online...
Duane Wilson Arthur
Duane Wilson, age 91, of Arthur, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Duane was born February 3, 1929 to Peter Bradley and Harriett (Martin) Wilson.
Duane was raised on the family ranch in Arthur County, graduating from Arthur County High School in 1946.
Duane and Doris Johnson were married on July 8, 1951. They raised five children on the family ranch, celebrating their 69th wedding anniversary this past July. Duane's top...
Duane Wilson, age 91, of Arthur, passed away, Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Duane was born February 3, 1929 to Peter Bradley and Harriett (Martin)...
Arta Draucker Thiems Ogallala
Arta Arlene Wendt Draucker Thiems, age 102, of Ogallala, died Sunday, September, 27 2020 at Welcov Assisted Living in Ogallala.
Arta was born February 8, 1918 in Swedeburg, NE to Emil and Olivia Swanson Wendt. The family moved to Kimball, NE six weeks later, residing there for 7 years. Arta started school there at the age of 6. The family then moved to Elm Creek, NE in 1925 and lived there 5 years. The Wendt family settled at a farm north of Keystone in 1930 where Arta attended...
Arta Arlene Wendt Draucker Thiems, age 102, of Ogallala, died Sunday, September, 27 2020 at Welcov Assisted Living in Ogallala.
Arta was born February 8, 1918 in Swedeburg, NE to Emil and Olivia...
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