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

Herb Deaver

Herb Deaver

Jun 22, 2020

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Broken Bow – Herbert (Herb) Deaver, 91, formerly of Broken Bow went to be with the Lord Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island surrounded by loved ones.

A Funeral Service with family and close friends will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. at Govier Brothers Mortuary...

Dave Haumann

Dave Haumann

Jun 16, 2020

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Livestreamed at:     Thomas County Parish Facebook page

 

David “Dave” W. Haumann age 98 of Thedford, NE passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Pioneer Memorial Rest Home in Mullen, NE.

Dave was born at home in Thedford, NE to Fredrick “Bill” William Haumann and Mildred “Arlie” (Crist) Haumann.

Dave graduated from the Thomas County High...

Paul L Clemmons

Paul L Clemmons

Jun 15, 2020

PAUL L. CLEMMONS

1931-2020

PAUL CLEMMONS AGE 89 OF STAPLETON, NEBRASKA PASSED AWAY JUNE 15, 2020 AT HIS HOME.

PAUL WAS BORN FEBRUARY 18, 1931 IN DANVILLE, ILLINOIS TO CHARLES AND JESSIE (MAGUIRE) CLEMMONS

PAUL MARRIED LUCILLE CASILLO ON OCTOBER 31, 1950 IN COVINGTON, INDIANA. THE COUPLE LIVED IN DANVILLE AND BISMARK, ILLINOIS UNTIL MOVING TO STAPLETON, NEBRASKA IN 1971

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Connie Jean Goss

Connie Jean Goss

Jun 7, 2020

Connie Jean (Ralls) Goss was born June 21, 1941 in Burwell, Nebraska to John William Ralls and Lucy Opal (Replogle) Ralls and passed away on June 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, Nebraska. She attended Alcott School in Hastings, Nebraska. Her father died on May 18, 1952. As her mother didn’t want to raise 2 daughters alone,...

Evelyn A Wilder

Evelyn A Wilder

Jun 3, 2020

Evelyn Arla Alice Thornton was born in Carrington, North Dakota on February 18, 1929 to Carl and Bertie Thornton.  She graduated to Heaven on June 3, 2020.

One of 16 children, Evelyn, known to all her siblings as ‘Katie’, attended school through the ninth grade.

On August 26, 1946, Evelyn married Harold Wilder.  To this union, four sons were born,...

Sue Burr

Sue Burr

May 29, 2020

Shirley "Sue" Burr

04/09/1954-05/29/2020

Shirley “Sue” Burr age 66 of Burwell, NE passed away Friday, May 29, 2020 in Broken Bow, NE

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. Sue cared and loved her family with compassion, love, and unwavering devotion. She was the rock and the guiding light of her family. She always reserved a special place in her heart...

Wilda J McCaslin

Wilda J McCaslin

May 28, 2020

Wilda J. McCaslin age 93 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, NE.

Funeral service will be Monday, June 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Township Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, May 31, 2020 from...

Karla Le Nansel

Karla Le Nansel

May 27, 2020

Karla Le (Olson) Nansel age 79 of Arnold, NE passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family.

Karla was born March 9, 1941 to Leonard and Leuna (Harwager) Olson in Arnold, NE.

Karla grew up in Arnold and graduated from Arnold High School in 1958. She married Ralph Nansel on June 25, 1959 and...

Judy Marlene Lyon

Judy Marlene Lyon

May 27, 2020

Judy Marlene Lyon, the middle daughter of Wayne and Lois (Condon) Lyon, was born on February 22, 1949, at Broken Bow, Nebraska. She passed away on May 27, 2020, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, Hastings, NE, at the age of 71 years, 3 months, and 5 days.

Judy was baptized at the Methodist Church in Merna, Nebraska. Her grade school...

Georgia Clark Kuklish

Georgia Clark Kuklish

May 25, 2020

Sargent, NE – Georgia Clark Kuklish, age 93.

Georgia Lela Brock Clark Kuklish was born May 23,1927 in a sod house near Ovitt, Loup County, Nebraska to George H. and Lela M (Hennings) Brock.

                She died Monday, May 25, 2020, at Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, NE at the age of 93 years and 2 days.

                Georgia and her...

Harlan Berghorst

Harlan Berghorst

May 20, 2020

Harlan Gene Berghorst age 73 passed away May 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. On January 14, 1947 Harlan was born in Los Angeles, California, to Henry and Hermina (VanHolland) Berghorst. At age 1 the family moved to South Dakota where they grew up on the family dairy farm. He was nicknamed "Butch" by is paternal...

Dee Lichtenberger

Dee Lichtenberger

May 17, 2020

     Dee Lichtenberger age 74 of Callaway, passed away on May 17, 2020 at the Wel-Life Assisted Living in Kearney.  

     Charldene "Dee" Weinman Lichtenberger was born January 9, 1946 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Keith and Bethel Weinman.

     She attended school in Crete, Nebraska graduating in 1964. She graduated from cosmetology school in Lincoln, Nebraska. 

     She married Don Dakan...

Woodson Thompson

Woodson Thompson

May 16, 2020

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Woodson “Woody” Elmer Thompson, age 79, Hyannis, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 16, 2020, surrounded by his family. Born to Merle and Nida (Harp) Thompson in Salem, Oregon on September 5, 1940.

Woody spent his childhood in Lamar, Colorado, then later attended Hyannis High School. In 1958, he was working for...

Paul Robison

Paul Robison

May 16, 2020

Paul Robison was born September 10, 1922 to Raymond and Florence (Tappan) Robison. Paul passed away on May 16, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna, NE.

A private graveside service will be held on May 20, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the Broken Bow Township Cemetery with Military Honors, Pastor Bob Winn officiating. A visitation will be held...

Emma Theresa Lyon

Emma Theresa Lyon

May 16, 2020

Emma Theresa Safranek Lyon, (4-2-1921 --- 5-16-2020) born near Merna, NE, to Caroline (Vollmer) Safranek and Paul Herman Safranek.  She was baptized on July 3, 1921 and confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merna in 1935.  Emma grew up in the Merna area, graduated from Merna High School in 1938 and taught 4 years in area rural schools.  During...

Ted Meredith Mills

Ted Meredith Mills

May 14, 2020

Ted Meredith Mills passed away May 14, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Ravenna, Nebraska. He was born June 12th, 1932 on a family farm near Westerville, Nebraska to Frank and Bertha Mills. His early education was completed at Cherryvale and Copsey country schools in Custer county Nebraska. He graduated in 1949 from Westerville High...

Ila A Dailey

Ila A Dailey

May 10, 2020

Ila Ann (Jensen) Dailey 86,  of Arnold passed away Sunday, May 10th, 2020 at Quality Senior Villages in Broken Bow, NE. 

Ila was born March 17, 1934 in a country home between Maxwell and Curtis to John and Viola (Nelsen) Jensen.  Ila graduated from Brady High School in 1951.

Ila married Earl Dailey on April 20, 1952 in Yuma,...

Ronald Joseph Ripp

Ronald Joseph Ripp

May 9, 2020

Ronald Joseph Ripp

7-1-1953 - 5-9-2020

 

Ronald Joseph Ripp passed unexpectedly, on May 9, 2020 near Salida, Colorado, while pursuing his passion of the great outdoors.

A register book can be signed Wednesday, May 20th and Thursday, May 21st, 2020 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. An online guest book can be...

Doran Ray Brown

Doran Ray Brown

Apr 30, 2020

Doran Ray Brown age 71 of Berwyn, NE passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home in Berwyn, NE.

Doran was born September 1, 1948 in Broken Bow, NE to E. Ray and Dorothy (Dinwiddie) Brown. Doran attended school in Broken Bow. Doran worked as a Dispatcher for the local police station for several years. On September 1, 2008...

June Tolen

June Tolen

Apr 29, 2020

Naomi “June” Tolen age 95 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home in Broken Bow.

June was born June 16, 1924 in Berwyn, NE to Frank and Mamie (Amsberry) Armstrong. She attended Janesville and King country schools, then graduating in 1942 from Broken Bow High School. On April 21, 1946, she married to Irl...