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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Michelle Arehart
Aug 20, 2024
Michelle Lynn (DeVorss) Arehart, 49 of Mason City, NE passed away August 20, 2024, at Good Samaritan hospital from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Michelle was born September 7,1974 to Jake and Shirley (Leonard) DeVorss in Dumas,TX. She spent her early years growing up at Cimarron Feeders with two of her siblings Mike DeVorss and Debora Hunter (She would...
Carl Christen
Aug 20, 2024
Carl D. Christen, born on October 30, 1937, in the heartland of Nebraska in rural Anselmo, passed away on August 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. At the age of 86, Carl left this world after a life well-lived, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.
Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, whose...
Larry Miller
Aug 20, 2024
Memorial Services will be on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. A Rosary will be held on Monday, August 26th at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at a later date. A time to greet the family will be Sunday, August...
Maynard Barnes
Aug 20, 2024
George “Maynard” Barnes age 80 of Callaway passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center in Callaway, NE.
A visitation will be held Friday, August 23, 2024, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Private family services will be held at a later date. Online condolences can be left at...
William Witthuhn
Aug 17, 2024
William “Bill” Witthuhn, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on August 17, 2024. Born to Bill and Maud Witthuhn, Bill was a lifelong resident of Arnold, Nebraska, where he dedicated his life to the family farm and cherished the land and animals – a love he passed on to his children and grandchildren.
Bill graduated from Arnold Public Schools and...
Virginia Connors
Aug 16, 2024
Merna, NE- Virginia Connors age 87 of Merna died Friday, August 16, 2024, at her home in Merna.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Hospice Pastor Barry Holden officiating. The burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August...
Alan Suhr
Aug 11, 2024
Alan David Suhr, 53, of Ogden, Utah, passed away August 11, 2024. Born on March 26, 1971, to Dr. Lyle and Karen (Nordwall) Suhr, Alan lived a life marked by passion, service, and a deep commitment to others.
Alan exemplified the importance of thinking of others – a core value that defined his character. He had the ability to connect with...
Helen Young
Aug 9, 2024
Kearney, NE- Helen C. Young age 95 of Kearney formerly of Ansley died August 9, 2024, at the Mother Hull Care Home in Kearney.
Services will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Mel Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow at the Ansley Cemetery. A visitation will be held on...
James W. Spurlock
Aug 9, 2024
Merna, NE- James Wesley Spurlock age 69 of Merna, died Friday, August 9, 2024 at the UNMC in Omaha.
No services will be held at this time.
Jim is survived by his mother Madeline Spurlock of Broken Bow, sisters, Peggy Coon of Broken Bow, Karen Fletcher of Chappell, NE, and Diane Beebe of Ketchikan, Alaska, and a brother Wesley Spurlock of Cabot,...
Isabelle McCandless
Aug 6, 2024
Isabelle McCandless age 91 formerly of Merna, NE passed away August 6, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, NE with Father Jim Hunt celebrant. The burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery at Arnold, NE. A...
Shot Kenton
Aug 1, 2024
Charles Walter “Shot” (Erny) Kenton hung up his cowboy hat for the last time here on Earth, August 1, 2024. He was born June 12, 1951, to Genevieve Hamilton (Erny) Kenton and the late Charles Walter Erny, in Alliance, Nebraska. He spent his childhood growing up in Thedford, Broken Bow, Kearney, and Lexington with his mother and her children, Cathy,...
Roger Guggenmos
Jul 30, 2024
Roger Guggenmos, age 63, died July 30, 2024, in his home in Brewster, NE.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Center in Brewster, NE. Burial will follow in the Brewster Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Brewster Fire Department & Ambulance or UCC in Brewster. A viewing will be held on...
Joan Myers
Jul 26, 2024
Broken Bow, NE- Joan Myers age 93
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Burial will be in the Lillian Cemetery north of Broken Bow. A visitation at Govier Brothers will be held on Wednesday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the...
Jim Porter
Jul 23, 2024
Broken Bow, NE – Jim F. Porter age 82 of Broken Bow passed away on July 23, 2024 at the Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow with Pastor Steve Collins officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30th...
Arlene Birney
Jul 19, 2024
Arlene Birney age 91 of Broken Bow, NE passed away July 19, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Phyllis Arlene (North) Birney was born October 3, 1932, along with her twin brother Robert Arlo North. They were the first of 10 kids born to Sears and Olive (Dowling) North.
Arlene graduated from Dow City High School and went on to...
Robert Crosby
Jul 18, 2024
Robert Crosby age 81 of Kearney, NE formerly of Merna passed away July 18, 2024, at the Central Nebraska Veterans’ Home in Kearney, NE.
Robert Alan Crosby was born February 28, 1943, in Norfolk, NE to Lyle and Alice (Eacker) Crosby. Robert grew up on the family farm North of Spalding. Robert attended school at Barlett. Graduating from Wheeler Central High...
Dixie Nielsen
Jul 13, 2024
Dixie Ann Nielsen, 57, of Broken Bow, passed away on July 13th, 2024 after battling cancer for the last year.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Tuesday with family greeting friends from...
Gary D. Roberts
Jul 13, 2024
Gary D. Roberts, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at UNMC, Omaha. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Broken Bow E-Free Church with Pastor Tim Peterson, Pastor Matt Collins, and Pastor Bob Klooz officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 6-8 pm at the Broken Bow...
Mitch Geiser
Jul 11, 2024
Mitchel Dean Geiser, age 70, of Arnold NE entered the Kingdom of Heaven on July 11, 2024, surrounded by family at the UNMC in Omaha, NE after a long-fought battle with cancer.
Mitch was born on September 15, 1953, in Arnold, NE to Lyle and Viola (Scott) Geiser. He learned his hard work ethic at a very young age, growing up...
Tristan A. Baburek
Jul 8, 2024
Tristan Allen Baburek suddenly passed away at the age of 20 on July 8, 2024, in Grand Island, NE. Tristan resided in Loup City NE.
Tristan was born October 6, 2003, in Kearney to Amy Coleman and Dustan Baburek. Tristan grew up in Loup City, Ansley, Berwyn, and Broken Bow areas. During Tristan’s school years, Tristan enjoyed and excelled in Wrestling...
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