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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Deanna Goble
Jun 8, 2026
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Deanna Kay (Seevers) Goble, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on January 29, 1957, in Merna, Nebraska, Deanna's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and artistic expression.
Born on January 27, 1957, in Merna, NE, Deanna was the cherished daughter of...
Greg Pierce
Jun 5, 2026
Gregory Allyn Pierce of Oconto, NE passed away on June 5, 2026.
Gregory was born on December 22, 1955, in Callaway to Allyn and Shirley (Lichtenberger) Pierce, the oldest of four children.
He graduated from Callaway High School in 1974. While in high school he was selected to tour Europe in his junior year as a member of the American Youth Symphonic...
Shirley Sewill
May 28, 2026
Sargent, NE – Shirley Sewill age 80 of Sargent, NE passed away May 28, 2026, in Sargent, NE.
A Celebration of Life will be held on June 13th, 2026, from 2-4pm at Key Villa in Sargent.
Shirley Ann Sewill was born on April 15, 1946, in Salina, KS to Fabius Mack and Laura (Clark) Lingo. Shirley grew up in the Salina, KS...
Marla Krout
May 27, 2026
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Arnold, Nebraska – Florence “Marla” Krout, age 81, a longtime resident of Arnold, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center where she had resided in recent years.
A memorial service celebrating Marla’s life will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM. at the Arnold Baptist...
Loretta Epp
May 23, 2026
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Brewster, NE- Loretta Epp, age 60, passed away on May 23, 2026, at her home near Brewster.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Building. Memorials are suggested to the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is assisting the family. Words of encouragement and remembrance can be...
Don Janecek
May 19, 2026
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Donald Lee “Don” Janecek, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, in Plano. He was born on June 11, 1944, in North Platte to Karl Arthur Janecek and Sadie Lucille Janecek née Bay, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Gene Janecek.
Don was raised in North Platte, graduating...
Jim Ash
May 16, 2026
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Jimmy Doyle Ash
October 12, 1951- May 16, 2026
With heavy hearts we remember Jim Ash—an irreplaceable soul who left this world peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell Nebraska. At 74 years old, Jim’s life was a testament to kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Once of Sargent Nebraska, he touched everyone he met with...
Joy Schaffert
May 15, 2026
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Beverly Joy Kimball Schaffert, age 74, of Callaway passed away Friday, May 15th at the Callaway Good Life Center surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Callaway, NE with Pastor Karla Sheffy residing. Burial will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway, with a...
Connie Pearson
May 14, 2026
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Broken Bow, NE – Connie Pearson age 75 passed away May 14, 2026, in her hometown of Broken Bow, NE after a courageous battle with cancer.
Constance Joyce Pearson was born on June 29, 1950, at Broken Bow to Clifford “Bud” and Joyce (Thieman) Lomax. Connie graduated from Broken Bow High School and attended Kearney State College.
On September 20, 1969, Connie...
Alice Tobey
May 13, 2026
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Merna, NE – Alice Tobey age 66, of Merna, NE passed away May 13, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE after a five and half year battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow...
Deborah A Mattox
May 8, 2026
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Deborah A Mattox age 72 of Broken Bow, NE passed away unexpectedly on May 8, 2026, at Kearney Regional Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Broken Bow Church of God. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials will be given to Healing Hearts in Broken Bow, NE. A visitation and...
Michael Crawford
May 8, 2026
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Michael Earl Crawford, known fondly as Mike, was born May 3, 1938, near Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away May 8, 2026, at his home in Broken Bow, Nebraska.
Mike was raised in Curtis, Nebraska, by his loving parents, James and Ethel Crawford. He attended the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis through his junior year of high school....
Ray Taylor
May 6, 2026
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Ray Seaton Taylor, age 87, of Broken Bow, Nebraska went to be with his Lord and savior May 6, 2026, just 7 hours before his 88th birthday. I’m sure you’re reading this and thinking “the math ain’t mathin”. For the first 65 years of Ray’s life, he celebrated his birthday on May 7th. When he turned 65 and qualified...
Leland Olson
May 6, 2026
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Leland “Lee” Olson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Due to complications after his second heart surgery.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Round Valley cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Govier Brothers Mortuary to...
Laken Myron Dobbs
May 5, 2026
Laken Myron Dobbs, beloved son of Emily Wamsley and Tyler Dobbs, was born silent on May 5, 2026, at Hastings, NE. Though your time with us was short, you were treasured from the moment we knew of your existence. We will hold you again in heaven.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 10:30 AM at...
Ernie Gibson
May 4, 2026
Arnold, NE- Ernest William Gibson age 70 of Arnold formerly of Broken Bow, died May 4, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday May 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM at the Wellfleet Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday morning May 9, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers...
Russell Charles Simmons
May 2, 2026
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Russell Charles Simmons was born on January 11, 1973, in Norton, Kansas, to Douglas and Ivalene (Holtze) Simmons. He grew up in Oshkosh, Nebraska, where he attended Garden County High School. During his time there, Russ was an outstanding student and athlete, playing football and graduating as class salutatorian.
He went on to attend Chadron State College, where he earned...
Danny Strawder
Apr 28, 2026
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Danny Strawder age 77 of Burwell, NE, formerly of Merna, NE passed away April 28, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Online words of remembrance or condolence may be left at www.govierbrothers.com
Danny K. Strawder was...
Linda Rosentreader
Apr 28, 2026
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Linda Diane (Dickey) Rosentreader passed away on April 28, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Linda was born on January 16, 1951, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Patricia and Alvin Dickey. She spent her early childhood in Hemingford before moving with her parents to Broken Bow in 1954 due to her father’s work with the railroad. Linda graduated...
Kent Westling
Apr 27, 2026
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Broken Bow, NE – Kent Westling age 65 of Broken Bow, NE passed away unexpectedly April 27, 2026.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow, NE. A graveside committal is planned for Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Bon Homme Cemetery, 40275 Apple Tree...
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