OBITUARIES

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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas

Bob Hoblyn

Bob Hoblyn

Jun 2, 2023

Robert “Bob” Hoblyn, age 84 of York, NE died Friday, June 2, 2023 at York. He was born September 27, 1938 to Ray and Delpha (Madsen) Hoblyn in rural Ansley, NE. He was united in marriage to Nancy Ward on February 15, 1964 in Ansley. Bob proudly served our country in the United States Army. He raised livestock and was...

Beth Adams

Beth Adams

May 28, 2023

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Merna with Pastor Greg Boller and Pastor Lana Day officiating. Burial will be in the Merna Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM with the family greeting friends 5:00 PM...

Frances Hauser

Frances Hauser

May 25, 2023

A Rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 9:30 am and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be at Hawley Flats Cemetery near Dunning, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Hawley Flats Cemetery. A visitation will take place on...

Jill Smith Davis

Jill Smith Davis

May 22, 2023

Jill Smith Davis, 49, of Ansley passed away surrounded by family on May 22nd, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital. She was born in Sargent to Al and Ruth Smith. Jill attended and graduated from Sargent Public Schools. In 1992, she welcomed her first child, Quincy. After graduation she attended Grand Island Community College. On April 22, 1995, Jill was married...

Janet Huntzinger

Janet Huntzinger

May 21, 2023

 

Janet Huntzinger age 82 of Dahlonega, Georgia, formerly of the Broken Bow area passed away May 21, 2023, in Gainesville, GA.

Memorial Graveside Services will be on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Mason City Cemetery in Mason City, NE. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. 

Darlene Dainton

Darlene Dainton

May 9, 2023

Throughout her almost 71 years, Darlene Dainton (Beberniss) was a beacon of care for her family and loved ones. Growing up on a farm as a child, she developed a love for animals and a passion for the outdoors. She was fiercely independent, determined to ensure her family was cared for, and learned the value of hard work.

 Darlene...

Arleata Bass

Arleata Bass

May 6, 2023

KEARNEY—Arleata Joyce (Bolich) Bass, 81, of Kearney, formerly of Brewster, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney, Nebraska.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 10, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the United Church of Christ in Brewster with Pastor Chad Anderson officiating.  Interment will be in the Ainsworth Cemetery at 1:30 pm. ...

Ann Winberg

Ann Winberg

May 3, 2023

Bob Winberg age 75, passed away April 22, 2023, just 10 days before his wife would join him, Bob had a lifelong battle with his heart, lungs, and back. All of which stopped him from doing the things he loved, and in the end, they gave out on him. He avoided doctors most of his life and knew that if...

Mike Lucas

Mike Lucas

May 1, 2023

Michael Douglas Lucas, 72, of Arnold, NE passed away on May 1, 2023.  Michael (“Mike”) was born March 13, 1951, to Robert Joseph and Viola Ada (Spencer) in Arnold, NE as the eldest brother to sister Betty Jo (“Jo”) and brother Phillip (“Phil”).

 

Mike attended Arnold High School, graduating in 1969. He then attended college at the University of...

Buzz Downing

Buzz Downing

Apr 30, 2023

A Memorial Graveside Service will be Friday, May 5, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Merna Cemetery west of Merna. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with family greeting at that time, at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Govier Brothers Mortuary are...

Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson

Apr 29, 2023

Steven Ray Anderson born on January 6, 1949, son of Gladys and Raymond Anderson passed April 29th, at the Callaway Good Life Center. As a young child he was raised and baptized in the river by the Open Bible Church. Steve grew up in a family-oriented house, they had many family dinners and went on several family vacations - 47...

Don Hardy

Don Hardy

Apr 29, 2023

Don Hardy age 82 of Anselmo died Saturday April 29, 2023, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 4, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow.  The burial with military honors will be in the Grandview Cemetery at Anselmo.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday...

Acacia Wall

Acacia Wall

Apr 28, 2023

Acacia Josephine Wall age 35 of Broken Bow, NE passed away April 28, 2023, at her home in Broken Bow, NE.

Acacia Josephine Lash Wall was born June 27, 1987, in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Claudine (Sanchez) and Todd Lash. At a young age the family moved to Broken Bow, NE.  Acacia attended Broken Bow Public Schools and graduated...

Dottie Gast

Dottie Gast

Apr 27, 2023

     Dorothy Louise Lindholm Gast, age 94, was born August 10, 1928, in Arnold, Nebraska, to Roy Joseph and Edythe Myrtle (Atkins) Lindholm. She passed away April 27, 2023, in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

     “Dottie,” as she was affectionately known, spent her early childhood with her family; being raised on her paternal grandparents’, Walter and Sophia Lindholm’s, farm in Mill’s Valley. The...

Evelyne White

Evelyne White

Apr 25, 2023

Evelyne White age 87 of Broken Bow, NE passed away April 25, 2023, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

Evelyne Mae White was born November 2, 1935, in Dunning, NE to Richard “Dick” and Verna (Honeywell) Duryea. Evelyne grew up in Brewster, NE. She was Valedictorian of her class and played Volleyball and was a Cheerleader. After graduation she...

Wilma French

Wilma French

Apr 24, 2023

Wilma French age 89 of Broken Bow, NE passed away April 24, 2023, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the Evangelical Free Church with Pastor Tim Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Evangelical Free Church. A visitation will...

Janeane Gibbens

Janeane Gibbens

Apr 23, 2023

                                   Ellen Janeane Gibbens

 Daughter of Archie Gibbens and Nellie Ackerman Gibbens, was born on December 13, 1932, in rural Sargent Nebraska.  Janeane passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 23, 2023. 

 Janeane spent most of her early years in Dry Valley and Weissert Communities.  She received her K-10 education at Dry Valley School District.  She...

Bob Winberg

Bob Winberg

Apr 23, 2023

Bob Winberg age 75, passed away April 22, 2023, just 10 days before his wife would join him, Bob had a lifelong battle with his heart, lungs, and back. All of which stopped him from doing the things he loved, and in the end, they gave out on him. He avoided doctors most of his life and knew that if...

Joanne Johnson

Joanne Johnson

Apr 22, 2023

Joanne (McDuffee) Johnson

August 1, 1933 - April 22, 2023

Joanne went home to her lord and savior on Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Mesa, AZ with her Son by her side holding her hand.  She was 89 years young.

Joanne was born in Mullen, Nebraska to Martin S. and Mildred (Roth) McDuffee.  She was a twin and had two...

Raymond Hanson

Raymond Hanson

Apr 18, 2023

Raymond Hanson age 80 of Thedford, NE passed away April 18, 2023, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Center in Broken Bow, NE.

Memorial services will be Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the United Church of Christ in Thedford, NE with Pastor Les Parmenter officiating. Inurnment will be in Hot Springs, SD at a later date. Govier...