Sandra Karleen Kelley
Sep 6, 2026
Sandy K. Kelley age 79, lifetime Ogallala resident passed Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Sandy, was born October 10, 1946 in Ogallala, NE. to James & Phyllis (Sullivan) Bush. Sandy graduated from Ogallala High School in 1964 and then went on to Kearney State College to receive her Bachelor of Arts in Education. She was on...
John E. Brennemann
Sep 2, 2026
John Edward Brennemann, 77, of Hyannis, NE passed into the next life on September 2, 2026. He went to meet his Lord from home in the company of family who loved him. John was born to Ed and Glendora (Edelman) Brennemann on May 16, 1949. He was the second of three children. He spent a lot of time with Grandpa...
Sheila Ann Ballard
Aug 31, 2026
Sheila A. Ballard, 72, of Ogallala, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at Western Sky Community Care Center in Grant.
Sheila was born on September 16, 1953, to Ray Eugene Ballard and Daisy Maxine (Mahaffey) Ballard in Ogallala.
Sheila graduated from Ogallala High School in 1971, and moved to Grand Island, NE, to attend Grand Island School of Business. She then returned...
Nicholas Allen Lapp
Aug 21, 2026
Nicholas Allen Lapp, 31, born January 26, 1995, passed away at his home on Friday, August 21, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories and a love that will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Nick was born in Ogallala, NE to Shane Lapp and Traci Nelson. He was a loving father, brother, grandson and friend. Above...
Lori Lee Rasmussen
Aug 19, 2026
Laura Lee Rasmussen, age 59, passed away fighting a 16-year cancer battle. She was a warrior. She passed away at the Grant Memorial Hospital in Grant, Nebraska surrounded by all her family members.
Born: February 24, 1967
Died: August 19, 2026
Lori was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. She graduated from Lexington Nebraska; she worked ten years for the Rocky Mountain News as district...
Zayen Seven Shireman
Aug 6, 2026
Zayen Seven Shireman, age 7 of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born on January 28, 2019, at Ogallala Community Hospital to Kimberly Crowe and Jeremiah “Frog” Shireman.
There is no denying that Zayen filled every room with laughter and light. Strangers didn’t stay strangers long. He made sure of it. He was always the first to say...
Kerry William Kemper
Aug 5, 2026
Kerry, beloved dad, and Papa passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at the age of 75. Born in Julesburg, CO, on July 14, 1951, to Orville and Phyllis Kemper, he lived a life defined by an independent spirit, quiet dedication, genuine curiosity, and a love for the people around his table.
He built a career as a survey instrument...
Ashlee Rene Romine
Aug 2, 2026
Ashlee Romine, 38, of Lemoyne, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by her family after a brief, but difficult, battle with a sudden illness. Ashlee was born to Randy and Jackie (Crosier) Romine as part of an identical twin set on March 28, 1988, in Anchorage, Alaska.
She is survived by her parents, her fiancé; Stacey Campbell, her...
Josh Dean Hoover
Jul 28, 2026
Joshua Dean Hoover, 43, of Brule, Nebraska, passed away on July 28, 2026. Josh was born March 5, 1983, in Ogallala, NE, to Steve and Patty (Phelan) Hoover. Josh was baptized and confirmed at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Julesburg, CO. He later joined St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ogallala.
Josh went to school at Big Springs, graduated with...
Dave Leroy Thompson
Jul 27, 2026
David Leroy Thompson, 68, of Paxton, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026.
Born on May 27, 1958, in Ogallala. David lived a full life defined by hard work, a love for family, and his faith in God.
David graduated from Brule High School and went to attend Chadron State College where he met the love of his life, Emily. They were married...
Inez LaVaughn Stafford
Jul 22, 2026
Inez LaVaughn Stafford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born on April 23, 1926, on the Welsh family farm south of Ogallala, Nebraska, the daughter of Roy and Bertha Welsh. She grew up steeped in the rhythms of farm life and carried that love of the land with her for the rest of...
Maria J Morava
Jul 21, 2026
Maria Jane Morava, born Maria J. Stroup, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the age of 68, in her home in Gering, Nebraska
Maria was born on August 9, 1957, in Sterling, Colorado, to Albert Claude Stroup and Ophelia Mae (Holliman) Stroup.
Maria spent much of her life caring for others. She began her healthcare career as a Certified Nursing...
Karen Sue Powell
Jul 4, 2026
Karen Sue Powell, 81 of Ogallala, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Karen Ronneker, born March 12, 1945, was the youngest daughter born to Lester and Barbara (Ziegenhagen) Ronneker in Ogallala. She was raised through 6th grade in Ogallala and attended the Lutheran School. Their family moved to Grant, where she graduated from...
John Keith Rambat
Jun 21, 2026
John K. Rambat, 93, of Keystone, NE, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Indian Hills Manor, in Ogallala.
John was born on April 4, 1933, to William and Ella (Peters) Rambat.
John was raised in Bird City, Kansas. He graduated from Bird City Rural High School in 1952. Joh Served in the US Army from 1954-1956. He farmed in the...
Lt. Col Walter Russell Jr
Sep 21, 2025
Lt. Colonel Walter C. Russell, Jr, USAF (Ret) of New Bern, NC, died on September 21, 2025. He was 95 years old. Born in Sullivan, IN, he grew up around the world as his father was also a USNA graduate (’23). He attended prep school in California, receiving a Presidential Appointment from Harry S. Truman to the Naval Academy.
While at...
Gwen Goodspeed
Jun 16, 2026
Diana Gwen Goodspeed, 67, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Gwen was born in Kansas City, Kansas to Manley Judson Goodspeed Jr. and Jeanne Jewell Goodspeed (Davis). She had two older siblings’ sister Lynne Robin Goodspeed and brother Mark Judson Goodspeed.
Gwen lived in Kansas City with her family who helped her with serious medical...
Anita Anne Most
Jun 12, 2026
Anita Anne (Gengenbach) Most, 90, of Ogallala, NE, died Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Anita was the ninth child born to Christian and Anna (Schurr) Gengenbach in Grant, NE, on October 27, 1935. She was baptized on December 29, 1935, and confirmed her Christian faith on June 5, 1949, both at Zion Lutheran Church in Grant,...
Claudette Marie Hornkohl
Jun 6, 2026
Claudette M. Hornkohl, 76, of Ogallala, passed away Saturday, June 06, 2026, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Claudette married Dale Hornkohl in 1988 and made their home in Ogallala.
She worked for TRW and American Suzuki for 40 years.
Claudette loved camping, fishing, crossword puzzles, plants, old westerns, reruns of NCIS and dancing to country music.
She is survived by her husband Dale, two...
Gene Fredrick Holscher
Jun 2, 2026
Gene F. Holscher, 96, of Ogallala, NE passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Gene Fredrick Holscher was born on the family farm on December 22, 1929, the son of Fred W. and Anna (Riedel) Holscher. The youngest of four children, Gene was Baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church southeast of Ogallala, where he was...
Grant William Peterson
Jun 1, 2026
Grant Peterson (76) of Grant, Nebraska, passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE, on Monday, June 1, 2026. Grant was a life-long resident of Perkins County, born February 24,1950, to Eldon A. & Suzanne S. Peterson.
Grant attended Sawyer District 45 rural school through the 8th grade & graduated from PCHS with the class of 1968. After graduation...