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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Gloria Jean Lehmkuhler
Nov 15, 2025
Gloria Jean Lehmkuhler December 12, 1949 – November 15, 2025
Gloria Jean Lehmkuhler, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. She listened to the Husker Volleyball game and shortly after, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to.
Born on December 12, 1949, to Irvin...
Duane Beck
Nov 10, 2025
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Duane W. Beck age 93, of Oconto NE, passed away at home on November 10, 2025.
A Memorial Service will be held on November 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with burial following at the Broken Bow Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are planned to the Central Plains Home Health & Hospice of Cozad, NE;...
Mary Scruggs
Nov 9, 2025
Mary Machelle Scruggs, affectionately known by everyone as “Missy,” age 56, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Missy was born to the late Alice and Roy Voris, and from the start, she brought laughter and light into the lives of everyone around her. She had a heart as big as her smile and...
Wayne Wells
Nov 8, 2025
Wayne Wells age 75, of Taylor, NE, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the CHI Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Loup County Event Center in Taylor, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Loup County Fire and Rescue Squad or Taylor Build Better Together. Govier Brothers...
David Peterson
Nov 8, 2025
StreamBroken Bow, NE David A. Peterson age 45 of Broken Bow passed away on November 8, 2025, from injuries in an automobile accident.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Joseph Hannappel officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. A visitation and time...
Barbara Izer
Nov 6, 2025
Barbara Jo Izer, age 74, passed away at home in Broken Bow, Nebraska on the 6th of November 2025.
Barb was born December 15, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa to parents George “Sid” Izer and Florence (Hayes) Izer.
Barb is survived by her husband David Gibson, son Zachery (Sallinna) Izer-Gibson and grandchildren Isabella Torres and Russel Izer-Gibson, daughter Jessica (Brad) Baker and grandchildren...
Randy Rhoad
Nov 5, 2025
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Randy Ray Rhoad, age 75, of Sargent, Nebraska, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Sargent.
Randy was born on August 26, 1950, in McCook, Nebraska, to Donal and Dorothy (Fekkers) Rhoad. He graduated from Sargent High School in 1968, where he was recognized in Who’s Who Among American High School Students.
Randy attended Hastings College, Chadron State College, and Central Community...
Diane Gottschalk
Nov 2, 2025
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Diane Gottschalk age 81 of Columbus, NE, formerly of Broken Bow, NE passed away on November 2, 2025, at the Cottonwood Senior Living in Columbus, NE.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Cottonwood Senior Living...
Joyce Ann Haumont
Oct 31, 2025
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Joyce Ann Haumont, 75, of Anselmo, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Callaway Good Life Center.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Thursday November 6, 2025, at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow with Pastor Bob Klooz and Don Schauda officiating. Interment will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to...
Colt Urbanovsky
Oct 25, 2025
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Colt Remington Urbanovsky age 3 of Arnold, NE passed away October 25, 2025, at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Leaving us way to soon!
Colt Remington Urbanovsky was born on July 11, 2022, coming into this world at 27 weeks only Weighing 2 lbs. 8.2 oz. in North Platte, NE to Ryan and Katie (Thompson) Urbanovsky, and welcomed...
Charlie Hill
Oct 22, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Hill was born on July 21, 1952, in Fremont, NE to Lou Ann (Bucholtz) and Steaphen Hill. Charlie passed on October 22, 2025, at his home in Arnold.
Charlie enjoyed his horse, cowboying, rodeos, fishing, and his family especially his grandchildren. Charlie worked at various ranches and feedyards.
Charlie married Marlene Roumph November 1970, and to this union three children...
Doris Hendricks
Oct 19, 2025
Doris Hendricks age 94, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away October 19, 2025, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family for future designation. A register book may...
Patty R. Andersen
Oct 17, 2025
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Patricia “Patty” Andersen
September 25, 1952 – October 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that Patricia “Patty” Andersen, 73, of Halsey, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Patty was born on September 25, 1952, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Burdell and Patricia Seeley. She was the third of five children — Marge, Marilyn, Johna, and John....
Carole Thomas
Oct 15, 2025
Carole Elaine Thomas passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. She was born on November 23, 1946, to Roy Thomas and Eleanor (Carlson) Thomas and grew up on the family farm north of Laurel, Nebraska. Carole graduated from Laurel-Concord High School in 1965. She attended and graduated from Wayne State College and attended the University of...
Alfred Bauer
Oct 11, 2025
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Alfred Elmer Bauer, 85, of Pleasanton died October 11, 2025, at St. Luke’s Home, Kearney, NE.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025, at Pleasanton Evangelical Free Church with George Reitz officiating. Burial will be at Mason City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Homeward Trail Bible Camp. The family will greet friends at visitation Sunday, October 19,...
Duane Reynolds
Oct 10, 2025
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Duane Reynolds, 90, of Litchfield, passed away Friday morning, October 10, 2025, at his home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mason City First Baptist Church with Jeff Goss officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Cemetery. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on...
Becky Jean Primus
Oct 10, 2025
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Becky Jean (Ruterbories) Primus, age 62, of Sargent, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her home at 9:16 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Chaplain Donna Johnson officiating. Services will conclude in the chapel. Online words of remembrance or encouragement may be...
Mary Kay Price
Oct 8, 2025
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Mary Kay (Downey) Price was born on July 13, 1935, in Anselmo, NE to Paul and Mabel (Kettleborough) Downey, and was called to her eternal home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 90.
Mary Kay was a devoted Wife, Mom, Grandma Mackey, Great-Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She grew up in Anselmo, NE until the age of five, when...
Freddie Leibhart
Oct 5, 2025
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Freddie Dean Leibhart, age 79, was peacefully taken to rest on October 5, 2025. Born on September 19, 1946, near Callaway, Nebraska, Freddie was the beloved son of Fredrick Willard and Helen Louise (Nelson) Leibhart.
Affectionately known as “Big Fred,” he received his early education in rural Custer County and graduated from Oconto High School in 1965. On January 16, 1966,...
Bill Baxter
Oct 1, 2025
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William “Bill” Roy Baxter was born on May 27, 1979, in Broken Bow, NE to Rod and B J (McCandless) Baxter. Bill passed on October 1, 2025.
Bill was raised on the family farm five miles north of Broken Bow. He attended school at Broken Bow and graduated in 1998. Bill then attended Southeast Community College in Milford, NE majoring in...
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