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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Naomi Bramer
Aug 27, 2026
Naomi Bramer
Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend
Naomi Bramer age 93, of Amherst, NE passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Bertrand Nursing Home on August 27, 2026. Born on July 4, 1933, in Weissert, NE.
Naomi was the daughter of George and Agnes (Roy) Pirnie. She had four brothers and six sisters who proceeded her in death. Her early years were...
Mary Alice Bonsack
Aug 26, 2026
Eddyville, NE – Mary Alice Bonsack age 62, of Eddyville, NE passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Hospital.
Mary Alice Bonack was born on November 25, 1963, to Bernard and Harriet (Pracht) Bonsack at the Callaway Hospital in Callaway, NE. She received her education at Lomax and later Sumner. Graduating in 1982. The family spent 15...
Teri Gorham
Aug 24, 2026
Teri Gorham age 65, of Broken Bow, NE passed away on August 24, 2026.
A Remembrance Service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Off Broadway at 403 South 1st Ave Broken Bow, NE.
Teri Lynn Gorham was born on January 2, 1961, in Taft, California.
Teri was known for her funny, stubborn dry sense of humor. She...
Gail Elliott
Aug 24, 2026
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The funeral service will be Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Burial at Kilfoil Township Cemetery, Custer County, Merna, Nebraska. A visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday, from 10:00 till service time at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Online words of remembrance or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com
Gail Jane (Harrold) Elliott,...
Chuck Andersen
Aug 20, 2026
Chuck Andersen age 81, of Broken Bow, NE passed away on August 20, 2026.
A Celebration of Life/potluck supper and reception will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Sylvester’s 723 E South E Street Broken Bow, NE in honor of Chuck.
Riata Remund
Aug 19, 2026
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Riata Remund (Snuggs, Little Sis, Tots, Rita, Ata, Uncle Riata, Lata, Ratata, Aunt Riata) announces Riata’s passing on August 19, 2026, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, after succumbing to injuries sustained from an automobile accident west of Arcadia, Nebraska, on August 16th. Riata’s...
Winifred "Winnie" Cooley
Aug 17, 2026
Mullen, NE- Winifred “Winnie” Ann Cooley age 89 of Mullen passed away on August 17, 2026, at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT at the Cedarview Cemetery at Mullen. A visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the...
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,...
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