All Obituaries
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...
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...
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