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

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...

Severt Layne Blauvelt

Severt Layne Blauvelt

Apr 13, 2023

Obituary for Severt Layne Blauvelt Severt Layne Blauvelt was born to Keith K. and Barbara (Drake) Blauvelt on January 5, 1942, the coldest day of the year, in Thedford, Nebraska. Severt went to meet his Heavenly Father April 13, 2023, at the age of 81 years. In his younger years, he played sports, sang in a quartet, played the trombone,...

Diane Wehling

Diane Wehling

Apr 7, 2023

Diane Faye (Hart) Wehling, age 75 of Broken Bow, passed away on Friday, April 7th, 2023 at her home in Broken Bow after spending the day surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  

Diane was born in Hastings, NE to Floyd and Virginia (Gildner) Hart on September 7, 1947.  

She attended elementary school in Ashby and Mullen before arriving...

Linda Gates

Linda Gates

Apr 5, 2023

Linda Gates age 82 of Burwell, NE passed away April 5, 2023, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center in Broken Bow.

No services will be held at this time.

Stanley Boyer

Stanley Boyer

Mar 28, 2023

Stanley E. Boyer, 81, a native of Mullen, Nebraska for most of his life, passed away Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.

He was born on November 7, 1941, to Stanley N. Boyer “Buck” and Kathleen I. (Pearman) Boyer “Kat”. He was preceded in death by his wife (divorced) and mother of his children,...

Jean Bubak

Jean Bubak

Mar 27, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the death of Una “Jeanie” Bubak, who sadly passed away on March 27, 2023, at the age of 76. Jean was a loving mother who was always there when her family needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Ansley, NE. Jean was preceded in death by...

Bob Danker

Bob Danker

Mar 27, 2023

Robert “Bob” Danker of Loup City, NE passed away peacefully on March 27, 2023.

He was born on June 7, 1957, to LaVerne and Geraldine (Boyles) Danker.  Bob graduated from High School in Oakland, IA.  He loved being a mechanic and truck driver. 

Bob was survived by his wife of 30 years, Tina (LeFever) Danker; children, Carey (Stacy) Danker,...

Marilyn Hogg

Marilyn Hogg

Mar 25, 2023

Marilyn V. (Patterson) Hogg of Ansley passed peacefully from this life on March 25, 2023 at Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Homeward Trail Bible Camp Chapel at Mason City.  Burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery.  A visitation will be held throughout the...

Elaine Keene

Elaine Keene

Mar 22, 2023

 

Elaine Moore Keene was born in Buffalo, NY on November 15, 1947. She was the daughter of Regina (Kowles) and Curtis Moore. Elaine graduated from West Seneca High School in 1965. Elaine went to Nyack Missionary College to study the Bible and learn more about the Lord our God.

Elaine met Benjamin J Keene, who was also a freshman...

Irene Schamp

Irene Schamp

Mar 20, 2023

Ethel “Irene” Schamp, 81, Broken Bow, Nebraska passed away on March 20, 2023, at Off Broadway assisted living in Broken Bow, Nebraska.

Memorial services will be Friday, March 24, 2023, at 2:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Mason City, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers...

Dean Ostrander

Dean Ostrander

Mar 18, 2023

Dean Ostrander age 81 of Broken Bow passed away Saturday March 18, 2023 at the Quality Living in Broken Bow.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at 10:30 at the Berean Bible Church, 2419 Memorial Dr. in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Larry DeMoss officiating.  Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery.  A visitation will...

Betty Hampton

Betty Hampton

Mar 18, 2023

 

Betty Berniece (Milander) Hampton went to be with the Lord on March 18th  at the age of 95. 

Betty was born July 1st, 1927 to Glenn and Vera (Maire) Milander at her home south of Mullen.  She attended country school until January 1937 when her parents moved into Mullen.  She then attended school in Mullen and graduated with...

Ruth M Conner

Ruth M Conner

Mar 16, 2023

Ruth Marie (Mortiz) Conner, age 91, of Julesburg, Colorado and formerly of Arnold, Nebraska passed away on March 16, 2023. She was born February 2, 1932 in Overton, Nebraska to Frank and Olga (Venhauer) Moritz.

She was raised on various farms in the Lexington area. She and her brother, Glenn, helped to raise sheep and pigs while also working in...

Bill Barrow

Bill Barrow

Mar 15, 2023

Bill Barrow age 81 formerly of Broken Bow, NE passed away March 15, 2023, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE.

Bill Loyd Barrow was born September 23, 1941, in Cloverdale, Oregon to Frank and Martha (Brownell) Barrow. Bill graduated from High School in Nampa, Idaho. After graduation Bill joined the Army in September of 1959, and serving...

Chris Ogle

Chris Ogle

Mar 14, 2023

Chris Ogle age 52 of Broken Bow, NE passed away March 14, 2023, due to a farm accident.

Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 3:00 pm at the Evangelical Free Church in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor Tim Peterson officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family. A visitation will...

David Howard

David Howard

Mar 12, 2023

David Howard age 57 of Stapleton, passed away March 12, 2023, in North Platte.

David Ray Howard was born August 31, 1965. He was a joy to family and friends for 57 years and will be missed immensely. David graduated from Thedford High School in 1983. He did some photography for the news channel in North Platte. He painted houses...