Obituary Listings and Funeral Service Details
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...
Martha L. Donason
Jul 1, 2024
Martha Donason Obituary Martha L. (Edelman) Donason, age 86 of Ogallala, died Monday, July 1, 2024, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala, NE. Martha was born July 9, 1937; in her grandparents home in rural Thomas County near Seneca, NE. to Leo F. and Josephine M. (Morey) Edelman. She attended rural school during the first and second grades, moving...
Ted A. Lunn
Jun 27, 2024
Ted Lunn Obituary Ted Lunn, age 77 of Ogallala, NE passed away peacefully at his home and joined his soulmate and best friend, Rita on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Ted was born in 1947 in Kansas City, KS to Ted and June (Garst) Lunn. He entered the Navy and this led to meeting his beloved wife, Rita. After they...
Shirley C. Blauvelt
Jun 25, 2024
Shirley Blauvelt Obituary Shirley C. Blauvelt, age 86 of Arthur, NE died Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Ogallala Community Hospital. Shirley was born June 16, 1938, in Summit, IL., in an apartment over a bakery to Albert and Blanche (McKirdy) Adamcky. She attended St. Bernards School through the eighth grade, her family moved to Lyons, IL, where she graduated...
Randall R. Beisner
Jun 7, 2024
Randall Beisner Obituary Randy Beisner, 60, of Paxton, Nebraska sadly left us on June 7, 2024. He was born to Berdell Beisner and Betty Ferguson in Ogallala, Nebraska on May 2, 1964. He attended Republican Valley High School in Indianola, Nebraska. A Nebraska native, Randy has lived in several areas of Nebraska as well as Loveland, Colorado, and Panama...
Marlynn Kay Gerloff
Jun 2, 2024
Marlynn Gerloff Obituary Marlynn K. Gerloff, age 87 of Frisco, TX (formerly of Ogallala, NE) passed away at Stonemere Rehabilitation in Frisco, TX. Marlynn Kay Gerloff was born in Ogallala, NE to Herman and Irene (Purdy) Huff, she attended Ogallala Schools and then went on to attend Purdue University to pursue her bachelor's degree in Interior Design. On October...
Deborah Lynn Hilliard
May 20, 2024
Deborah Hilliard Obituary Deborah Lynn Hilliard of Kearney, Nebraska was born on March 3, 1958, to Kenneth Ray Johnson and Beverly Ann (Mills) Johnson. After a long battle with breast cancer, she passed away on May 20, 2024. Interment will be beside her son Christopher in the Ogallala Cemetery. Her family moved around Nebraska while she was growing up,...
James K. Cash
May 12, 2024
James Cash Obituary James K. Cash, 61, of Ogallala, passed away on May 12, 2024 at his home in Ogallala, NE. Services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com. Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements
Patricia Ann Engel
May 12, 2024
Patricia Engel Obituary Patricia Ann (Hansmeier) Engel, 87, of Omaha, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024, on Mothers Day. Pat was born June 15th, 1936 to Carl and Esther (Blomenkamp) Hansmeier in Ogallala, Nebraska. Patricia attended District 22 from 1st to 8th grade and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1953. She continued her education at Kearney State...
Dwight Alan Hatch
May 1, 2024
Dwight Hatch Obituary Dwight Alan Hatch, age 80, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 1, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family. Dwight was born on May 16, 1943 in Stratton, Nebraska to Kelham and Mildred Hatch. He will be remembered as a skilled educator, compassionate counselor, and devoted foster parent, who touched countless lives with...
