All Obituaries
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 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 relatives and working for his board and personal expenses. He graduated from High School at Clinton, Nebraska in 1941. That summer and fall he helped his Donohoe...
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...
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.
Services are pending at the Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala.
Ima Jean Hillyer, age 84, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, Nebraska.
Services are pending at the Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala.
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.
Online condolences may be left at www.drauckerfh.com by clicking the Share a Memory or Tribute Wall button.
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...
LD Walker Ogallala
LD Walker, 78, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.
LD was born January 26, 1942 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Dale E. and Dorothy Lee (Linn) Walker.
He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1960. Then moved on to Nebraska State College of Chadron, Nebraska, graduating in 1965 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration.
While attending college he meets his sweetheart Sherri Yvonne...
LD Walker, 78, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.
LD was born January 26, 1942 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Dale E....
Jerry Speck Ogallala
Jerry Lee Speck, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Jerry was born in Norton, Kansas, October 31, 1935 to Clyde and Beulah Lee Speck.
Clyde was the meat manager for Safeway Foods and moved to North Platte one year later, when Clyde went to work for Sixth Street Foods and had interest in North Platte Livestock.
When Jerry was 15 years old, Clyde bought Ogallala Livestock. Jerry was raised in the yards, skipping school...
Jerry Lee Speck, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Jerry was born in Norton, Kansas, October 31, 1935 to Clyde and Beulah...
Rodney Jensen Ogallala
Rodney W. Jensen, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Rodney was born April 17, 1936 to Ove and Tressie (Miller) Jensen in Lexington, Nebraska.
Rod moved to Ogallala as a young child, graduating from Ogallala High School in 1954. He attended Trinidad Jr. College in Trinidad, CO for gun smithing.
On August 13, 1956, he was united in marriage to Patricia Louise Hardwick at the St. Luke's Catholic Church in...
Rodney W. Jensen, age 84, of Ogallala, passed away, Monday, September 7, 2020 at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.
Rodney was born April 17, 1936 to Ove and Tressie (Miller) Jensen in...
Dorotha "Dot" David Ogallala
Dorotha "Dot" M. David, age 67, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Dorotha was born July 27, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX to Douglass King and Ruth Pauline (Stocker) Bridges.
Dot moved to Conifer, CO as a young child with her parents. She attended schools in Conifer, moving to Glenwood, CO where she graduated High School and worked various jobs.
In 1984 she was united in marriage to Brian David in Moab, Utah where they lived...
Dorotha "Dot" M. David, age 67, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Dorotha was born July 27, 1953 in Fort Worth, TX to...
Terry LaFore Ogallala
Terry Lee LaFore, 6 years young, of Ogallala, NE, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from Medulloblastoma brain cancer.
Terry was welcomed into this world on December 16th, 2013 to Jeremiah Lee and Effie Marie (Harris) LaFore.
He was a typical little boy that loved to play with his friend and sisters. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible outside and helping his parents with various outdoor activities such as yard work, working on cars with dad, shoveling...
Terry Lee LaFore, 6 years young, of Ogallala, NE, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from Medulloblastoma brain cancer.
Terry was welcomed into this world on December 16th,...
Jean Slagle Ogallala
Jean Ann (Beran) Slagle, age 83, passed away at her home in Ogallala, Nebraska on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a two year battle with Mesothelioma, with husband Ted and daughter Kim at her side.
Jean was born on March 6, 1937 in Beatrice, Nebraska, the daughter of Ben and Velma (VanOsdol) Beran. She grew up in Hebron NE., with her older brother Richard and younger brother Larry. She vividly remembered the tornado of 1953 that destroyed many businesses and...
Jean Ann (Beran) Slagle, age 83, passed away at her home in Ogallala, Nebraska on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a two year battle with Mesothelioma, with husband Ted and daughter Kim at her...
Betty Benjamin North Platte
Betty Jane Sieckmann Benjamin, age 93, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Betty was born in Ohiowa, NE on October 8, 1926, to Omer and Mollie (Luttich) Schroll. After graduation from Ohiowa High School, Betty attended Mary Lanning School of Nursing where she obtained her Bachelor's Degree. She later obtained a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Nebraska. As a nurse she worked in several hospitals in the...
Betty Jane Sieckmann Benjamin, age 93, of North Platte, NE, passed away, Monday, March 23, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Betty was born in Ohiowa, NE on October 8, 1926, to Omer and...
Barbara Keyes Ogallala
Barbara Keyes, age 81, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
The family chose cremation. Services are scheduled for a later date.
Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.
Barbara Keyes, age 81, of Ogallala, passed away, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
The family chose cremation. Services are scheduled for a later date.
Draucker Funeral...
Kim Channer Arthur
Kim B. Channer, age 65, of Arthur, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Arthur due to an accident.
Kim was born in Cedar Rapids NE to Charles and Mary (Cornwell) Channer. Kim attended school in St. Edward and graduated from St. Edward High School in 1973. Kim attended UNL and graduated with an Associate’s degree in Ag Economics. He returned to Belgrade NE to farm with his family. In 1986 Kim moved to Arthur NE and worked for the Enfield Ranch until 1996. Kim then went to work for Double...
Kim B. Channer, age 65, of Arthur, passed away on March 30, 2020 at Arthur due to an accident.
Kim was born in Cedar Rapids NE to Charles and Mary (Cornwell) Channer. Kim attended school in St....
Steven Taylor Ogallala
Steven Taylor, age 41, of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE. For the last 9 months, Steven waged a courageous battle against stage 3B testicular cancer. He never lost his positive outlook and cheer.
Steven was born on July 1, 1979 in Ogallala to Leonard and Glenda (Reed) Taylor. Living in Ogallala his entire life, Steven never met a stranger. As a young boy, his love for gardening, hunting, fishing, camping, and especially...
Steven Taylor, age 41, of Ogallala, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE. For the last 9 months, Steven waged a courageous battle against stage...
Waldo E. "Erv" Smith, age 93, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Waldo, the third son of George (Casey) and Florence (Johnson) Smith, was born on his father's homestead at Arthur County, Nebraska on January 30 1927.
He received his early education in a one-roomed country school in Arthur County. He graduated from the eighth grade as a salutatorian of his class.
Waldo was a many talented individual. He...
Waldo E. "Erv" Smith, age 93, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.
Waldo, the third son of George (Casey) and...
Wayne Fickes North Platte, NE
Wayne D. Fickes, 82, of North Platte NE, formerly of Ogallala passed away on August 4, 2020 at Great Plains Health, just hours from his 83rd birthday. He was born on August 5, 1937 to David and Helen (Meade) Fickes at Oshkosh, NE. Wayne had the distinction of having two high school diplomas; one from Garden County High School in Oshkosh NE, Class of 1955, and the other being from the Capital Page School in Washington, D.C. where he served as a page boy in the House of Representatives during...
Wayne D. Fickes, 82, of North Platte NE, formerly of Ogallala passed away on August 4, 2020 at Great Plains Health, just hours from his 83rd birthday. He was born on August 5, 1937 to David and...
Douglas Patterson Grant
Douglas L. Patterson, age 98, of Grant, NE, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.
Doug was born September 10, 1921, at Ansley, NE, the son of Roy F. and Fannie (Tomsiceh) Patterson. Doug received his education and grew into manhood in Ansley and graduated from Ansley High School in 1939. Doug was class president, both his junior and senior years.
On November 7, 1942 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Price at Grand...
Douglas L. Patterson, age 98, of Grant, NE, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Golden Ours Convalescent Home in Grant.
Doug was born September 10, 1921, at Ansley,...
Kevin Reichenberg Grant
Kevin L. Reichenberg, age 60, of Grant, NE, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Grant.
Kevin was born November 20, 1959 in Ogallala, NE to Lewis Harold and Mary Ann (Slobzewski) Reichenberg.
Kevin met LeAnn Daly at Chadron State College, where he played football for three years and wrestled for one year. On July 12, 1980 they were united in marriage and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
He went to school in Ogallala and graduated from Ogallala High School...
Kevin L. Reichenberg, age 60, of Grant, NE, passed away, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at his home in Grant.
Kevin was born November 20, 1959 in Ogallala, NE to Lewis Harold and Mary Ann (Slobzewski)...
John Wayne Brandt, a longtime Ogallala resident and KOGA Radio broadcaster and salesman, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the age of 76. For the past year, John waged a courageous battle with stage-four pancreatic cancer, maintaining his signature optimism throughout.
John was born on July 11, 1944, in Hays, KS, to John B. and Laverna Brandt, the eldest of three children. Since childhood, John was fascinated with radio and liked to spend his time being around people and...
John Wayne Brandt, a longtime Ogallala resident and KOGA Radio broadcaster and salesman, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the age of 76. For the past year, John waged a courageous...
Alice F. Berry, age 93, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Alice was born on December 11, 1926 to John and Mary (Daubendick) Steinke on a farm in Perkins County. She grew up and attended school in Perkins County.
In 1944 Alice attended Hastings Beauty School, then after getting her cosmetology license, she went to work in Curtis, Nebraska. She went to work for Hazel Kilgore's Beauty Shop in January 1946.
On...
Alice F. Berry, age 93, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away, Sunday, June 28, 2020 at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Alice was born on December 11, 1926 to John and Mary (Daubendick) Steinke...
Linda Pierce Alliance
Linda Rae Pierce, age 72, of Alliance, NE, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her daughters home in Ogallala.
Linda was born to Milford and Alice (Hammer) Pierce on May 11, 1948. She was one of 17 children.
Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great grandkids. She loved watching Thomas the Train, Paw Patrol and any other cartoons they liked to watch. She also enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel Christmas movies, all year around. Linda...
Linda Rae Pierce, age 72, of Alliance, NE, passed away, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at her daughters home in Ogallala.
Linda was born to Milford and Alice (Hammer) Pierce on...
JoAnne Harms Brule
JoAnne Harms, age 88, of Brule, NE, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at The Indian Hills Manor in Ogallalla, NE.
JoAnne was born December 18, 1931 in Brule, NE to Joseph and Lois Anne (Mong) Smolcyzyk. She was baptized at St. Luke's Rectory on December 21, 1931
JoAnne attended elementary school at District #22. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic School in Sidney, NE from the seventh grade through the first semester of ninth grade. JoAnne...
JoAnne Harms, age 88, of Brule, NE, passed away, Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at The Indian Hills Manor in Ogallalla, NE.
JoAnne was born December 18, 1931 in Brule, NE to...
Merna G. Schleeman age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
Merna was born August 2, 1930 at Stockville, NE to Clarence and Grace (Wilson) Woodring.
She grew up along the Medicine Creek where she attended country school, then graduated from Stockville High School in 1946. On August 2, 1957, Merna was united in marriage to Darwin Schleeman and welcomed their daughter, Tammy on August 1, 1959.
They lived in several different...
Merna G. Schleeman age 89, of Ogallala, NE, passed away, Sunday, June 7, 2020 at her home in Ogallala.
Merna was born August 2, 1930 at Stockville, NE to Clarence and Grace (Wilson)...
Nancy Crow Lemoyne
Nancy J. (Smith) Crow, age 76, of Lemoyne, NE, passed away, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home in Lemoyne with her husband at her side.
She was born to late Robert LeRoy and Joyce Faye (Gyles) Smith on March 2, 1944 in Alexandria, South Dakota. She attended Notre Dame Academy and later earned her Nursing Degree.
She married William Thornton Crow on September 28, 1997, moving to Lemoyne 14 years ago from Colorado Springs, where they met.
Nancy (Granny) was active in her...
Nancy J. (Smith) Crow, age 76, of Lemoyne, NE, passed away, Saturday, May 30, 2020, at her home in Lemoyne with her husband at her side.
She was born to late Robert LeRoy and Joyce Faye...
Crystal Lorraine Gerdes was born October 20, 1966, in Wheatridge, CO, the second of four children and only daughter born to Ellis and Sharon (Beck) Gibbs, passed on to Heaven, Thursday, May 28, 2020 in Friend, NE at the age of 53.
As a young girl, she attended grade school at Parmalee Elementary in Indian Hills, CO and later graduated from Wheatland High School in Madrid, NE with the class of 1985. Crystal furthered her education by enrolling in McCook Community College and Kearney State...
Crystal Lorraine Gerdes was born October 20, 1966, in Wheatridge, CO, the second of four children and only daughter born to Ellis and Sharon (Beck) Gibbs, passed on to Heaven, Thursday, May 28,...
Deanna "Danny" Wolford Ogallala
Deanna "Danny" F. Wolford, age 78, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, joined Our Heavenly Father, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Danny was born July 22, 1941 in Brule, NE, the daughter of Joe P. Rios and Lena (Santero) Rusley. Her and her three siblings grew up in Brule, NE.
She attended High School in Garner, IA. In November of 1983, she finished her Food Service Supervisor Course from Western, NE Technical...
Deanna "Danny" F. Wolford, age 78, longtime resident of Ogallala, NE, joined Our Heavenly Father, Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Danny was...
Marv Walz Arthur
Marvin "Marv" J. Walz, age 78, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his son's home in Broken, Bow, NE
Marvin John Walz was born December 20, 1941 in Ogallala, NE to Alfred and Nellie (Wheeler) Walz. He was the youngest of three children. Marv was raised in the Sandhills of Arthur County, living on the Boe place five miles north of Arthur until age six months, his father’s ranch 11 miles northeast of Arthur until 1958, the Kramer place 12...
Marvin "Marv" J. Walz, age 78, of Arthur, NE, passed away, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his son's home in Broken, Bow, NE
Marvin John Walz was born December 20, 1941 in Ogallala, NE...
Marion Brott Ogallala
Marion Rosealie Brott, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.
Marion Rosealie Brott was born April 28, 1929 in Omaha NE, the daughter of William and Rose M (Stuehm) Turtscher. She received her early education at School District #15 near Roscoe Ne. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1946
Marion worked for Searle Auto Dealership until late 1949, when she was united in marriage to John Brott on December 4, 1949 at...
Marion Rosealie Brott, 91, of Ogallala, passed away on May 17, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.
Marion Rosealie Brott was born April 28, 1929 in Omaha NE, the daughter of...
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