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Local obituaries for the Broken Bow, Arnold, & Mullen, NE areas
Lavan Ragland
Dec 5, 2024
Broken Bow, NE – Maxine Ragland age 87 of Broken Bow, NE passed away December 5, 2024, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center.
Memorial services are pending. Maxine is in the care of Govier Brothers Mortuary.
Maxine Lavan Ragland was born December 20, 1936, in Loup Valley, NE to John L. and Eva Mae (Douthit) Ragland. Maxine grew up in...
Mildred M. Buntemeyer
Dec 5, 2024
Mildred M. (Fintel) Buntemeyer, age 93 of Broken Bow, Nebraska, departed this life on December 5, 2024, at Jennie Melham Memorial Hospital. She was the youngest child of Edward and Bertha (Fangmeyer) Fintel and was born on the family farm near Byron, Nebraska on September 1, 1931.
Mildred's education began at a country school near her home until the eighth grade...
Ruby "Toots" Christen
Nov 30, 2024
Anselmo, NE – Ruby “Toots” Christen age 98 of Anselmo, NE passed away November 30, 2024, at Brookestone View.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, NE. Burial will follow in the St. Anselm’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Anselm’s Catholic Church or...
Reva Skeen
Nov 29, 2024
Reva Jean Skeen passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at Quality Senior Village in Broken Bow, NE. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and teacher. She touched many lives, leaving fond and happy memories to cherish.
Reva Jean was born November 25, 1927, to Vern and Louise Hayes in Ansley NE. She was the third oldest of 6 children....
Amy Hartman
Nov 29, 2024
Broken Bow, NE – Amy Hartman age 53 of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 29, 2024, at the CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE surrounded by her family.
Amy Denise (Morava) Hartman was born June 26, 1971, in Bassett, NE.
Amy loved her kids and grandkids. Amy was kind giving and always the first to help the family out. She...
Dr. Jack Longfellow
Nov 20, 2024
Jackie (Jack) Irwin Longfellow was born January 16, 1946, to Wilson and Deloris (Burns) Longfellow on their farm southeast of Lenox, Iowa. He left his earthly body behind when his mind and soul were set free to be in the presence of Jesus on November 20, 2024.
Jack spent his young life on the farm with his sisters, Sharron Kay and...
Walter L. Rhoades
Nov 20, 2024
Walter Lloyd Rhoades, born February 14, 1934, in Philip, South Dakota, passed away peacefully in his home on November 20th, 2024, at the age of 90. He was surrounded by family and loved ones during his final moments.
Walter was the son of Alpha Rhoades and Sadie (Christiansen) Rhoades. His family moved to Brewster when he was 2 years old. The...
Larry Hickenbottom
Nov 16, 2024
Larry Allen Hickenbottom, age 86, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Jennie Melham Medical Center in Broken Bow, NE.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Darrell Sybrant officiating. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Broken Bow Ambulance. A...
Robert Racicky
Nov 14, 2024
Mason City, NE- Robert A. Racicky age 84 of rural Mason City, died November 14, 2024, at his home.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday November 20, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Homeward Trail Bible Camp near Mason City. Memorials are suggested to the Ansley or Mason City Fire Departments. A visitation and time to greet the family will...
Fr. Hubert "Hugh" Spanel
Nov 13, 2024
Father Hubert “Hugh” Spanel age 93 of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 13, 2024, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Hubert Joseph Spanel was born in Custer County, Nebraska on a farm 7 miles east of Anselmo, NE on March 25, 1931, to Rudolph (Rasty) and Agnes Cerny Spanel. This farmstead had been the family home for his grandparents,...
Dennis Stunkel
Nov 12, 2024
Dennis Stunkel age 84 of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 12, 2024, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 741 South 9th Ave in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the Ansley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Custer Christian School or the...
Orville Mankle
Nov 11, 2024
Orville Duane Mankle passed away at Community Memorial Health Center November 11, 2024.
He was born December 16, 1933, to Charles and Edith {Oertley) Mankle. Orville grew up in Princeville, IL, then when he was 11, they moved to Mallard, IA. He quit school prior to his senior year to help on the family farm. He was drafted in the Army...
Sharon Collins
Nov 10, 2024
Broken Bow, NE- Sharon M. Collins age 82 of rural Broken Bow, died Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Callaway Good Life Center.
Memorial services will be held on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with Pastor Wayne Hasselquist officiating. Casual dress please. A register book can be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary...
Sharon Hansen
Nov 9, 2024
Sharon Hansen age 65 formerly of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 9, 2024, at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, NE.
A Celebration of Life and time to greet the family will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Hooves...
Dixie Books
Nov 7, 2024
Dixie Books age 76 of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 7, 2024, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center.
Dixie Diane Books was born March 30, 1948, in Stillwater, OK to Frank and Doris (Hartwick) Maltsberger. Dixie grew up in Pawnee, OK graduating High School in 1966. She attended college at Phillips University in Enid, OK where she met...
Corinne Shanks
Nov 5, 2024
Corinne Kay Shanks passed away November 5, 2024, in Oklahoma City, OK.
She was born June 3, 1950, to Russell and Arline Shanks of Comstock, NE. Her early years were spent on the family farm, where she was active in 4-H, Rainbow Girls, and many school activities, including band, where she played the baritone sax. She graduated from Sargent High School,...
LaVonne Oxford
Nov 4, 2024
LaVonne Oxford age 82 of Broken Bow, NE passed away November 4, 2024, at her home in Broken Bow.
Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or the Prairie Pioneer Center. A time to greet the family will be held...
Victoria Palmer Walker
Oct 29, 2024
Victoria Palmer Walker
Victoria passed away at the age of 48 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born on November 4, 1975, in Omaha. She was a cherished mother, daughter and sister.
Victoria is survived by her loving family: beloved children, William and Ava Tomcykowski; mother and father, Vicki and Rod Walker; siblings Zachary Walker and Anne Eley (Jason) and nieces Gwyneth and...
Jim Hoblyn
Oct 29, 2024
Jim Hoblyn of Ansley passed away peacefully at CHI Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska on October 29, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 10:30 AM at the Ansley Community Church in Ansley, NE. Burial will follow in the Ansley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ansley Fire & Rescue. A visitation will be held on Friday, November...
Dale Svoboda
Oct 26, 2024
Dale (Buster) Arden Svoboda passed away on October 26, 2024, at his daughter’s home near Lexington, NE at the age of 88. Dale was born February 26, 1936, to James Sr. and Margaret (Walkowiak) Svoboda, in rural Garfield County, the 3rd of 11 children, 4 sons and 7 daughters. Dale graduated from Ord High School in 1953, and married Elaine...
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