Obituary Listings and Funeral Service Details
Barbara J. Spencer
Nov 20, 2024
Barbara Spencer Obituary Barbara Joyce Spencer, age 89, of Englewood, Colorado, and a long-time resident of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 20th, 2024. Barbara was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska on February 19th, 1935, to Gerald and Elizabeth (Field) Thurman. She attended Broken Bow schools, graduating from Broken Bow High School...
James F. Wzorek Iii
Nov 7, 2024
James Wzorek III Obituary James (Jay) Francis Wzorek III, son of Capt, James Francis Wzorek Jr, USMC, and JoAnn (Shurigar) Wzorek, was born September 17, 1971, in Milton, FL. He passed away in Ogallala, NE at the age of 53 years. At the age of 2, the family moved to Easthampton, MA. Later he moved with his mother and...
Shirley A. Parks
Nov 4, 2024
Shirley Parks Obituary Shirley Ann Parks formerly of Ogallala passed away in Alexandria, Virginia on November 4, 2024, from complications of Alzheimers Disease. She was born June 17, 1939, in Denver, Colorado to Clara Henry Singleton and James DeWitt Singleton. The Singletons ranched and farmed at Byers, Colorado where Shirley grew up riding horses to the one-room school, driving...
Roger E. Anderson
Oct 31, 2024
Roger Anderson Obituary Roger E. (Andy) Anderson, 80, of Lakeview Heights, Brule, NE, died Oct. 31, 2024, at his home. Andy was born to James G. and Lillian Elva (Maas) Anderson in Elm Creek, NE, on December 6, 1943. Andy grew to adulthood in Overton, NE, before enlisting and proudly serving his country in the United States Army. On...
Ira Dale Elder
Sep 27, 2024
Ira Elder Obituary Ira Dale Elder, age 88 of Aurora, NE formerly of Ogallala passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Memorial Care Center in Aurora, NE. Ira Dale Elder was born August 14, 1936, to Ira and Dorothy (Keefer) Elder in Stuart, NE. He was baptized on March 28, 1937, in Atkinson, NE. At the age of five,...
Joan Elaine Mahnken
Sep 25, 2024
Joan Mahnken Obituary Joan Elaine (Nelson) Mahnken, age 84 of Ogallala, NE passed away, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE. Joan was called Jo and she always had fun telling everyone she didnt care what she was called; "Jo, Joanne, or whatever" as she would say. Joan was born in Lewellen, NE to Walter...
Jacob Dean Byrd
Sep 21, 2024
Jacob Byrd Obituary Jacob D Byrd, age 36 of Lemoyne, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024, in a motorcycle accident in Arthur County. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacob Byrd, a dedicated father, loving son, cherished brother, and loyal friend. Jacob left us far too soon, leaving behind his two beloved sons,...
Loretta R Edwards
Sep 20, 2024
Loretta Edwards Obituary Loretta R. Edwards age 89 of Ogallala died Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Services are pending at the Draucker Funeral Home.
Robert Thomas White
Sep 11, 2024
Robert White Obituary Robert Thomas White, age 70, of Lemoyne, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, Nebraska from complications of COPD. He is survived by his daughter, Aimee (Rohan) Wilson, and grandson Devin of Florida; his son, Ryan White of Oregon; brother George (Diane) White of Georgia; sister Beverly (Billy)...
Ralph George Casey Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Ralph Casey JR. Obituary Ralph G. Casey Jr., aged 81, of Ogallala, NE, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte, NE. In 1969, Ralph married Charlette Ann Hood, and together they made Ogallala their home, raising their family there. Ralph began working at Cornhusker Glass in 1977 and remained there until his retirement....
John I.L. Piepho
Aug 23, 2024
John Piepho Obituary John Irwin Lloyd Piepho, 66, passed away on Friday August 23rd 2024. John was born in Keystone Nebraska on February 20th 1958 to Lloyd Carl Piepho and Eleanor Irene Graham Piepho. John graduated from Ogallala Senior High School in 1976. He went on to earn an Associates Degree in Veterinary Technology from Eastern Wyoming College in...
Owen Max Foster
Aug 22, 2024
Owen Foster Obituary Owen Max Foster, age 15, of Big Springs, NE passed on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Childrens Hospital in Aurora, CO as a result of a tragic auto accident on May 18, 2024. Owen was born March 15, 2009, at Julesburg, CO to Kendall and Jennifer (Loomis) Foster. He attended South Platte Schools and had just...
Mark Edward Armstrong
Aug 18, 2024
Mark Armstrong Obituary Mark Edward Armstrong, age 71 of Big Springs, Nebraska passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, with his wife Michelle (Soper) Armstrong by his side. Mark Armstrong was born on July 20, 1953, in Grant, NE to Allen and Arlene (Donahue) Armstrong of Big Springs, Nebraska. Mark graduated high school in 1971 in Grant, Nebraska. Mark then...
Juana Rivas
Aug 18, 2024
Juana Rivas Obituary It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Juana Davila Rivas, on August 18, 2024, at the age of 92. Juana was born on June 19, 1932, in Nacimiento, Coahuila, Mexico, to her parents Tomasa and Francisco. She grew up with her three brothers, Clemente, Ignacio, and Ernesto, and her...
Misty Kay Mcdaniel
Aug 18, 2024
Misty McDaniel Obituary Misty Kay McDaniel was born on February 12, 1971, in ONeill Nebraska to Connie and Curtis Hood. Later in life, Misty gained a stepmother, Alisha, when Curtis remarried in 1986. The family then moved to Ogallala, where Misty attended school. Misty and Kevin Davison welcomed a baby girl (Katie) into their lives on November 19th of...
Echlyn Michael Ogier
Aug 15, 2024
Echlyn Ogier Obituary It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Echlyn Michael Ogier, who left us too soon at the age of 17 on August 15, 2024. A cherished son, brother, and friend, Echlyn was known for his infectious energy, kind heart, and bright future. Born on May 15, 2007, Echlyn was feisty, hard headed...
Anna M. Denisse
Aug 4, 2024
Anna Denisse Obituary Anna M. Denisse, age 87, formerly of Ogallala Nebraska passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2024 in Miller Grove, Texas. Anna was born to Karl and Klara (Kraus) Klein on September 15th, 1936 in Rammelsbach Germany, where she grew up and completed trade school to become a seamstress. Anna met and married Shelton Denisse in Rammelsbach in...
Rita Marie Bowland
Jul 13, 2024
Rita Bowland Obituary Rita (Cummings) Bowland, 69 of Ogallala, Nebraska passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024, in her home after a long battle from Colon Cancer. Rita was born to Russel and Idella (Wight) Cummings on April 17, 1954, in Denver, CO. She grew up in Castle Rock, CO with her parents and two brothers. Rita graduated from Douglas...
Susan Jones
Jul 11, 2024
Susan Jones Obituary Today we come together to grieve, to mourn, and to celebrate the life of Susan K. Jones. Susan was born Susan Todd on the 30th of April 1956 to Floyd Walter and Irene (Kragt) Todd in Holland, Michigan. She was the youngest of three sisters, with Bev and Nancy being the older ones. Susan and her...
Howard Dean Schrader
Jul 11, 2024
Howard Schrader Obituary Howard Schrader, age 60, of Paxton, NE passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2024 in Lodgepole, NE while working on the job site. Howard was born on April 9, 1964, in North Platte, NE to Robert Schrader and Jeri Shearman. Howard Schrader is survived by his mother Jeri Shearman, and two sons Cortney Schrader and Kbob Schrader...
