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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Carson Quackenbush
Aug 15, 2026
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Carson William Quackenbush, 25, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Broken Bow, NE.
Carson was born on October 23, 2000, to Brad and Darla Quackenbush in Kearney, NE.
From a young age, Carson was vivacious and full of stories, smiles and laughter. He was a thoughtful, considerate, and kind soul who will be remembered for his generous heart, helping...
James "Jim" Downey
Aug 14, 2026
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James (Jim) Robert Downey, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Custer Care in Broken Bow, Nebraska.
Jim was born on December 9, 1937, to Paul and Mabel (Kettleborough) Downey in their home in Dale Valley, Nebraska. From 1940 to 1949, the family lived in San Diego, California, before returning to the Downey Homestead....
Jesse Sanchez
Aug 11, 2026
Jesse Carl Sanchez
August 11, 2026
Jesse Carl Sanchez entered into rest on August 11, 2026, at his residence in Burwell, Nebraska. He was born at home (Everett’s Place) north of Stephenville, TX on December 10, 1961, to Francisco Sr. and Maria (Flores) Sanchez. As a child Jesse was involved in Youth Baseball, Boy Scouts, he loved music and playing the guitar....
Marlene Amos
Aug 4, 2026
Marlene Amos age 81, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away on August 4, 2026.
Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Dry Valley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Comstock Den. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Monday, August 10th from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at...
Taresa Brunken
Aug 3, 2026
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Taresa Kay Brunken, 81, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, August 3, 2026.
Taresa Kay Eldred was born October 5th, 1944, in Broken Bow, NE, the middle of three children raised by Bill Janda and Darlene (Ballard) Janda. Older brother Richard and her younger sister Cathy all grew up in Broken Bow during...
Bonnie Jean Seeger
Aug 1, 2026
Bonnie Jean Seeger
October 25th, 1932 - August 1st, 2026
Bonnie was called home to be with the Lord on August 1st, 2026. Bonnie was born October 25th, 1932, on a farm South of Broken Bow, NE to Harold ‘Bud’ & Francis Trotter. She grew up on a farm South of Berwyn and attended a one room rural school until the 8th...
Deborah Bodjanac
Jul 29, 2026
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Deborah Bodjanac age 59, of Broken Bow, NE passed away on July 29, 2026.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 15th at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Broken Bow. The service will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com. Bural will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Govier...
Thomas Emerson
Jul 29, 2026
Whitman, NE- Thomas Emerson age 86 of Whitman, passed away on July 29, 2026, at his home.
Private family services will be held on Tuesday August 4, 2026. Burial will be in the Whitman Cemetery with Military Honors. The family would like to invite everyone to a Memorial service and meal at Noon on Tuesday, August 4th, at the Winters Building...
Carol Christen
Jul 28, 2026
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Carol Christen, 82, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Broken Bow, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026.
Born to Tom and Lela Connely and raised in rural Broken Bow, Carol graduated from Broken Bow High School and carried the values of her upbringing—faith, kindness, and service—throughout her life.
Carol married the love of her life, Carl Christen, and together they shared...
Audrey Annable Franklin
Jul 20, 2026
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Audrey Annable Franklin
September 3, 1938-July 20, 2026
Audrey Annable Franklin of Brighton, CO, passed away in Wheat Ridge, CO, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born as Audrey Carolyn Annable on September 3, 1938, in Broken Bow, Custer County, NE, to Elenora Lucille Farritor and Earle William Annable. Audrey was preceded in death by her...
Ray Driscoll
Jul 13, 2026
Raymond D. Driscoll
November 25, 1955 — July 13, 2026
Raymond D. Driscoll, 70, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away July 13th after a brief illness. He was born November 25, 1955, in Waltham, Massachusetts to Raymond and Lois (Stackpole) Driscoll.
Ray adored his four grandchildren and was deeply proud of his four sons. He was deeply loved, cherished by his friends, and...
Gay McGee
Jul 8, 2026
Grand Island, NE- Gay Lynn McGee age 72 of Ravenna passed away on July 8, 2026, at the St. Francis Medical Center after a brief illness.
Private family service will be held in the Wood River Mennonite Church Cemetery.
Gay Lynn was born on March 21, 1954, at Grand Island, NE to Gayle and Mary (Hochstetler) Asher. Gay grew up in Lincoln,...
Kathy Hood
Jul 1, 2026
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Kathleen Jo (Caha) Hood, age 80, of Thedford, NE, passed away on July 1, 2026.
Kathy was born in Alliance, NE, on May 11, 1946, to Bernard and Hazel Caha. Kathy was the youngest of two children.
Born, raised, and confirmed under God in the United Church of Christ faith, Kathy joined several churches along her life journey, including Hemingford, Lincoln,...
Helen Lindly
Jul 1, 2026
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Helen Claire (McCormick) Lindly, age 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska on July 1, 2026.
Helen was born on June 28, 1940, to Edward and Pearl (Dugger) McCormick and was raised in Brewster, Nebraska. She attended Brewster Rural School, where she was an active student. Known by her classmates as "Irish,"...
Richard "Dick" Eugene Downey
Jun 28, 2026
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Richard “Dick” Eugene Downey passed away peacefully, with family at his bedside, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 86.
Dick was born August 2, 1939, in Anselmo, NE, and his family resided in Dale Valley, near Merna. A few years later, Dick’s family moved to San Diego, CA, where his father helped build aircraft for World War...
Precious Atchison
Jun 24, 2026
Precious Hope Atchison 1953-2026
Precious Hope Atchison, of Arnold, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska, following liver failure. She was born on May 9, 1953, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Dr. Ivan E. and Alice E. Olsen.
Precious graduated from North Platte High School in 1971. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Dan Smith
Jun 21, 2026
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Danny Darrell Smith
January 21, 1948-June 21, 2026
Merna, Nebraska
Danny Darrell Smith, age 78 of Merna, NE passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at home surrounded by his children.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 25th, at Govier Brothers Mortuary, at 10:00 am, burial will be in the Merna Cemetery. A lunch will follow the services at the Merna...
Theo Williams
Jun 19, 2026
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Theo Williams, 32, of Elm Creek, Nebraska, formerly of Sargent, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Elm Creek.
Theo Theophelus Williams was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Stacey Wendt-Young and Andy Williams. He attended Ravenna Elementary School before moving to Sargent, where he attended Sargent High School. During his school years, Theo participated in athletics and was active in...
Lorna Garwood
Jun 18, 2026
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Lorna Garwood age 70, of Whitman, NE, passed away on June 18, 2026.
Lorna Garwood was born in Gordon, NE on March 26, 1956, to Dick and Geri Garwood. Lorna was the oldest of seven children.
She grew up on a ranch near Kyle, South Dakota. Lorna graduated high school from Holy Rosary Indian Mission near Pine Ridge, South Dakota in...
Marge Hardy
Jun 17, 2026
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Marge Hardy age 91, of Seneca, NE, passed away on June 17, 2026.
Marjorie Lou was born August 8, 1934, at Red Cloud, NE to Hiram and Marguerite (Peggy Suey) Moger. She attended Red Cloud Public Schools.
Marge accepted Christ as her Savior at a very young age and loved walking to church with her Grandmother Mary Ella Suey. Marge married...
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