Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones
Celebrating the Memories and Legacy of Those We've Lost with Compassion and Respect in Gothenburg, NE
Bud Buker
May 19, 2024
Bud Buker, 80, of Stockville, Nebraska, died May 19, 2024 at his home in Stockville, Nebraska.Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 315 Center Ave, Curtis, Nebraska; Thursday, May 23, 2024, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00-6:00 pm.Services will be held at Stockville Congregational Church, May 24, 2024 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Kort...
Arlene Iola Klein
May 19, 2024
Arlene Iola Klein,91, passed away on May 19, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte.Arlene was born April 30, 1933 to parents Christ and Martha Toberer. Arlene was the oldest daughter of four siblings including sisters Jane and Sharon and brother Gene. She grew up on the family farm near Eustis and graduated from Eustis High School.Arlene married Raymond Klein...
Douglas Max
May 17, 2024
Douglas E. Max, 67, of rural Gothenburg, passed away May 17, 2024 at Gothenburg Health after battling complications of surgery following a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer in April of 2023.Doug was born June 30, 1956 to Floyd "Earl" and Eunice "Jeanne" Max. The family resided in Cozad until Doug was in the 2nd grade and then they moved to Brady...
Arlene "Penny" Peterson
May 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Arlene “Penny” Ruth Peterson.Arlene "Penny" Peterson, beloved wife of Harold L. Peterson for 57 years, was predeceased by her parents Mary and John Gonzales, and her siblings Dwayne, Larry, Katie, and Linda. She is survived by her siblings Elaine, Edward, Anita, Patty, Christine, and Nadine, as well as her daughters Cheryl, LuAna, Denise, and Margaret-Ann. Arlene...
Angela Johnston
May 11, 2024
Angela "Angie" Johnston, 52, passed away on May 11, 2024 in Kearney, NE following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 20, 1971, in Gothenburg, NE. Angie lived a life filled with love, laughter and unforgettable memories.Angie graduated from Gothenburg High School and went on to dedicate 20 years of her life working at Skyview Farms as a...
Sandra "Sandy" Franzen
May 8, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Lynn Franzen, 76, of Kearney, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney.She was born June 15, 1947, in Cozad, Nebraska, to Thearle "Parkie" and Fern Elizabeth "Betty" (Chapin) Parkhurst. She grew up in Cozad but graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1965. Sandy was united in marriage to Donnie Franzen on...
James "Jim" Ristine
May 7, 2024
James B. Ristine, 71, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 7, 2024 in Gothenburg, Nebraska.Graveside Services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to the Gothenburg Volunteer Fire Department.
Sharron Armstrong
Apr 22, 2024
Sharron Joann Armstrong, 87, peacefully passed away on April 22, 2024, at Hilltop Estates, with the love of her life Ray at her side.Sharron was born on February 19, 1937, in Arnold, NE to Isaac and Verna Fay (Seymour) Halouska.Throughout her life, Sharron dedicated herself to caring for others during her time working at both the Gothenburg and Cozad Hospitals....
Deborah Hidy
Mar 16, 2024
Deborah Hidy, RN, born on June 27, 1957. A caring and loving woman devoted to her family and her profession, Deborah left us all too soon on March 16, 2024.Deb was a beacon of love and support in our lives, and she leaves behind many loved ones who will remember her fondly. She is survived by her cherished husband, Curtis...
Jack L. Soller
Mar 16, 2024
Jack L. Soller, 94, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 16, 2024 in Gothenburg, NE. Jack was born June 11, 1929 in Kearney, NE, son of Elmer Guy and Doris (Hecox) Soller.Jack was a member of VFW, American Legion and Cozad Elks Club, and the Gothenburg Honor Guard since 1955. He was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church in...
Inez Gunnerson
Mar 11, 2024
Inez Jane (Williams) Gunnerson, 83, of St. Paul, NE, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2024, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter & son-in-law in St. Paul, NE. Inez was born on February 17, 1941, to Sidney and Hazel (Haynes) Williams in Gothenburg, NE. She grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School in...
Jason Malcom
Mar 10, 2024
Jason Glen Malcom, 49, of Cozad, Nebraska, died March 6, 2024 in Gothenburg, NE.Jason Glen Malcom was born July 24th, 1974, in Anchorage AK to Dallas and Jeanne Malcom. Jason, often referred to as “Newt” or “JR” by close friends and family, attended high school in Cozad, Nebraska. He enjoyed playing sports. In his early years he spent early summer...
Melodi Rogers
Mar 8, 2024
Melodi Rogers, 62, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 8, 2024 in Kearney, NE. She was born December 21, 1961 in North Platte, NE, daughter of Claude Slack and Shirley Hutchison.She was a member of the American Lutheran Church. Melodi lived in Ft. Collins, CO; Pahrump, Nevada; Gothenburg, NE, she enjoyed playing bingo, word puzzles, and video games. She loved her...
Roy Lee Flies
Feb 28, 2024
Roy Lee Flies, 76, of Kearney, Nebraska, died February 28, 2024 in Kearney, NE.
Roy was born November 7, 1947 in Auburn, NE, son of Eugene and Willa (Miller) Flies.
Roy grew up in the Auburn area where he graduated High School. He joined the Army and served for four years. During his time in the Army he was in Germany, Australia,...
Lyla Lee Slack
Feb 28, 2024
Lyla Lee (Senff) Slack, 79, of Gothenburg, joined the Angels on February 28, 2024.
Lyla was born on August 3, 1944 at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Loup City, NE to Clifford and Evelyn (Peterson) Senff.
Lyla grew up around the Litchfied area, although starting school in a country school south of Gibbon, the family moved back to the Litchfield area where...
Darold Ostendorf
Feb 21, 2024
Darold Ostendorf, 78, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 21, 2024 in Gothenburg, Nebraska.
He was born July 12, 1945 in Gothenburg, Nebraska, son of Cobus Ostendorf and Roberta (Kaylor) Trimble.
He was a member of Zion and American Lutheran Church. Darold grew up in the Gothenburg area, where he loved bowling, fishing and later in life he started playing the guitar and...
Janice Messersmith
Feb 12, 2024
Janice Messersmith, 77, of Maywood, NE passed away on Monday February 12, 2024 at Great Plains Health.
Janice was born on January 3, 1947 at Oberlin KS to John Gerald and Violet Evelyn (Clayton) Berry. She was living in Maywood at the time of her death. She attended school at Norcatour, KS.
On August 3, 1963, she married Larry D. Messersmith at...
Kenneth Sheffield
Feb 6, 2024
Kenneth Sheffield, 75, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 6, 2024 in Gothenburg, NE.He was born April 29, 1948 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Verlo and Alice (Garrelts) Sheffield.On October 12, 1968 he married his long time wife of 55 years, Donna (Wooldridge) Sheffield. To this union four children were born: Jesse, Jennifer, Travis and Ashley.Kenny attended trade school for carpentry....
J.R. Graff
Jan 30, 2024
James "J.R." Graff, 79, of Gothenburg, NE, and formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away in North Platte, NE, January 30, 2024.
J.R. was married to the love of his life Kathy Graff for 61 years. J.R. worked for the BNSF railroad and was a member of the International Association of Machinist as a machinist, and in management as a Power Maintenance...
Debbie Mayers
Jan 26, 2024
Debbie Mayers, 71, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 26, 2024 in Gothenburg, NE.
She was born December 13, 1952 in Lexington, NE, daughter of Harvey and Lillie (Thompson) Wing.
Debbie loved early morning coffee while listening to soothing and relaxing music. She spoke often of her high school years playing both softball and baseball. She loved track and field, especially discus....
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