OBITUARIES

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

Hardy Steggall

Hardy Steggall

May 24, 2021

Hardy LeRoy Steggall 9 month old infant son of Anna Johnson and Chad Steggall passed away on May 24, 2021 at the Children’s Hospital in Omaha. 

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Mitch Ivy officiating.  Memorials may be directed to the family. 

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Rick Bickford

Rick Bickford

May 23, 2021

Rick Bickford age 67 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Broken Bow, NE.

A Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 2:00 pm MT at the Greenwood Cemetery in Chadron, NE. Memorials are suggested to the National Rifle Association. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 26th from 9:00 am to...

Larry Piester

Larry Piester

May 20, 2021

On May 20th, Larry Piester was received into Heaven from Monument Health Rapid City.

Larry was born on October 5, 1943 at home in Mullen to Loyd and Mary (Ritenour) Piester.

Larry attended school in Mullen and graduated in 1961. He was proud to be a Bronco football, basketball, and track star. He was also active in choir, band, and...

Irvin Hyatt

Irvin Hyatt

May 20, 2021

Irvin Hyatt, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather age 90 passed away at his home on May 20, 2021 in Broken Bow, NE

Irvin was born on February 15, 1931 to Ellis William and Susie Marie (Gremm) Hyatt. He grew up east of Westerville on a farm and went to school K-8 at Clear Creek, and to Highschool at Broken...

Maxine Reynolds

Maxine Reynolds

May 20, 2021

Maxine Iona Reynolds, age 93 of North Platte, NE went to be with the Lord on May 20, 2021.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 3:00 pm at the Baptist Church in Arnold, NE with Pastor Irv Jennings officiating. Burial will be in the Loup Valley Cemetery west of Stapleton, NE. Memorials are suggested to Finch Memorial...

Erma Rae Spanel

Erma Rae Spanel

May 15, 2021

                                                                                Erma Rae Spanel

                                                                   October 7, 1934 - May 15, 2021

Erma Rae (Cool) Spanel of Anselmo, NE passed away at Brookestone View in Broken Bow on May 15, 2021 at the age of 86.

Erma Rae is survived by her two sons Charles (Linda) Spanel and Doug (Deb Wacker) Spanel, one daughter Mary (Randy) Leiser, seven grandchildren and...

Vernon Mobley, Jr

Vernon Mobley, Jr

May 8, 2021

Vernon V. Mobley age 67 of Oconto passed away May 8, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Cremation was chosen.

On May 8, 2021 Vernon “Vern” Verlon Mobley Jr. was called home to heaven. Vernon was born on January 11, 1954 in Baxley, Georgia. He enjoyed growing up with his sisters and brothers, hunting and fishing in...

Jeri Predmore

Jeri Predmore

May 7, 2021

Jeraldean (Jeri) Predmore age 77 of Loup City passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln surrounded by loved ones.

Jeraldean Barbara McKnight Predmore was born July 14, 1943 at her family home in Sargent.  As a child she lived in several states; but settled in Broken Bow where she graduated in 1962.

On June 16,...

Rose Drake

Rose Drake

May 6, 2021

Rose Marie Drake age 90 of Sargent, NE passed away May 6, 2021 at her home in Sargent, NE. A Graveside service will be held Monday, May 10, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Moulton Cemetery near Almeria, NE. A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 9, 2021 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken...

Sam Crouse

Sam Crouse

May 5, 2021

Alliance, NE - Samuel O. Crouse age 73 of Alliance formerly of Ashby, NE passed away May 5, 2021 at the Highland Park Care Center in Alliance, NE.

 

Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 2:00 pm MT at the Ashby Congregational Church in Ashby, NE with Mick McCarthy officiating. Family request casual dress. Burial with Military...

Keith Davis

Keith Davis

May 4, 2021

Keith Eugene Davis age 68 of formerly of the Broken Bow area passed away on May 4, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Center in Hastings, NE.

Keith Eugene Davis was born in Broken Bow, NE on January 29, 1953 to Harold and Faye (Douglass) Davis. At the age of 6 months, he contracted Meningitis. He beat all the odds and...

Jerry Spanel

Jerry Spanel

May 2, 2021

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Gerald “Jerry” Rudolph Spanel, age 66, of Broken Bow passed away May 2, 2021, after a lengthy battle with cancer.  

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 6, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Jim Hunt officiating. The funeral service will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com. Masks are highly encouraged....

James Ernest Peister

James Ernest Peister

May 2, 2021

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Former Broken Bow City Clerk/Administrator of 30 years, Tax/Accounting Professional of 50+ Years, U.S. Marine Corporal, Coach, Husband, Father, & Grandfather

   James “Jim” Ernest Peister Sr.; 82, a lifelong resident of Broken Bow, Neb, passed away Sunday May. 2nd 2021 in his home, just below the room where he took his first breath of life on...

Fred Howard

Fred Howard

Apr 30, 2021

Fred Howard age 89 of Sargent, passed away surrounded by his loving wife and kids on April 30, 2021.  Fred was born December 29, 1931 to Edward and Wilma (Loghry) Howard in Loup County, Nebraska.  He attended grade school at Lookout District 26 and graduated from Taylor High School in 1949.

Fred was drafted into the Army in February 1952...

Evelyn Joanne Poland

Evelyn Joanne Poland

Apr 30, 2021

Evelyn Joanne Poland age 86 of Broken Bow, passed away April 30, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services will be held May 7, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE with Pastor DeWayne Hanes officiating. Burial will be in the Gates Cemetery in Gates, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family. Govier...

Nancy Hircock

Nancy Hircock

Apr 30, 2021

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Nancy S. Hircock, 82, passed away at her home in Ansley on April 30, 2021.  

Nancy Juanita Still was born in Thief River Falls, MN to Willard and Olive Lorraine (Engle) Still on April 13, 1939. As a baby, Nancy was baptized in the United Methodist Church.  Nancy attended school at Thief River Falls until...

Dale Feddersen

Dale Feddersen

Apr 26, 2021

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     Dale William Feddersen, age 80, of Sumner, NE passed away April 26, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He passed in his home, surrounded by all five of his children and grandchildren.     Dale was born March 2, 1941 at Lexington, NE to William and Anna (Knoop) Feddersen. His family lived east of Lexington on 13th Street...

Marvin Freeman

Marvin Freeman

Apr 24, 2021

Marvin J. Freeman age 84 of Seneca, NE passed away April 24, 2021 at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Taylor Community Center in Taylor, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Family.

Marvin is survived by wife Sharon of Seneca, sons...

Jake Ferguson

Jake Ferguson

Apr 23, 2021

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On April 23, 2021 Norman Eugene “Jake” Ferguson passed away at the age of 82 of Broken Bow. Jake was born February 1, 1939 in Ansley, NE to Elmer and Goldie (Rhoads) Ferguson. Jake grew up in the Ansley area, graduating from Ansley High in 1958.

March 13, 1963 Jake and Helen Evans were united in marriage,...

Gay Ash

Gay Ash

Apr 21, 2021

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Roberta Gay Ash, age 69, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at Community Memorial Health System.  She was born on October 23, 1951 in Sargent to Jack and Mary (Plock) Brass.  After high school, Gay went on to marry Jim Ash on April 21, 1973.  Jim and Gay Ash have three wonderful daughters Jacki, Jayme, and...