Arlena A.  Nichelson, 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 26, 2020 at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Society in Kearney, NE.   She was born November 4, 1934 in Russell, KS, daughter of Rubin and Alvina (Miller) Keil. She grew up in Russell KS and graduated from Bunker Hill High School.  Arlena pursued a life as a cook and at a several factories.  She married Francis Ivan Bridges in Russell, KS on Nov. 21, 1955 and to this union six children were born - Barb,...

Mary Middleton McBride, 88, passed away on February 19, 2020. Mary was born in Gothenburg, Nebraska and graduated from University of Nebraska in Lincoln in 1953 with a BS in business education. She was a proud Chi Omega and Cornhusker. Mary attended the Dale Carnegie school in 1962 and went on to attend graduate classes at Baldwin Wallace University, American University in DC and University of Denver before receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico in 1980. In 1988...

Melvin F. Werkmeister, 92 years old, of Maywood, NE passed away on Feb. 16, 2020 in McCook NE. Melvin was born on Jan. 29, 1928 to Adolph and Ella (Klug) Werkmeister in Hayes County. He was one of nine children. Melvin attended the Valley School in Hayes County where he graduated from the 8th grade. After school he worked on the family farm. In 1946 he was drafted into the United States Army during WWII.  He served his time in Japan guarding prisoners.  He was honorably...

Doris R Buss, 95, of Cozad, Nebraska, died February 16, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE. Graveside services will be held at Block Cemetery, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Block Cemetery.

Mary DeeAnn Whitney, 61, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 12, 2020 at her home in Gothenburg, NE after a courageous battle with COPD.   She was born January 17, 1959 in Medford, OR, daughter of Joseph Lopez  and Barbara Jean Ryan. Mary grew up in Escondido, CA and attended Escondido Elementary School, Grant JR High School, Escondido Union High School, San Pasquale High School.  She then went to Wayne Community College and graduated with her AA and AS in Arts and...

Barbara Jean (Nutt) Woodring, 87, of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away in the early morning hours on February 6, 2020 in Grant Ne. Barbara or Barb as she was known to by many was born on Aug 21, 1932 to Russell and Bessie (Freeman) Nutt. She was the youngest of the couple's three children. She grew up 18 miles north of Curtis on what was known as the William Nutt farm. She attended a county school through the 8th grade which was about 5 miles from her home often riding her horse to get...

Valerie  Peterson, 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 10, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.   Valerie was born in Gothenburg on February 2, 1943 to parents,  Edward Eugene and Lucille Sarah (Johnson) Kratzenstein.   She married her best friend, Harlan Peterson on December 7, 1968.  She enjoyed many years with him out on the farm and making many daily trips to town for coffee, donuts and conversation with friends.  Valerie also loved...

Garold Keith Messersmith Junior, age 63 of Farnam passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in Cambridge, NE. Garold was born May 13, 1956 at Gothenburg, Nebraska to Garold “Keith” Sr. and Leora (Knoll) Messersmith.  He first attended a small country school south of the home place and walked back to his grandparents after his school day.  He then attended Orafino country school until 8th grade.  His high school years were spent at Farnam High School where he excelled...

Jimmy Eugene Sabin, 78, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 23, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.   He was born March 26, 1941 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Charles and Hazel Sabin.  Jimmy married June DeLosh on August 9, 1958 at Lexington.  Jimmy worked for many years as a truck driver and enjoyed going for drives out in the country, working on cars and riding his motorcycle.    He loved to be out of doors - hunting, fishing, trapping and was a...

Donald Derra, 98, of Gothenburg, NE, died January 23, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.   Don was born in Campbell, NE on September 15, 1921.  When he was nine, the family moved to Farnam, NE where they farmed south of town.  He lived with his sister Belle and Earl Thomalla and rode a horse to school.  He graduated from Farnam High in 1939.  Don was united in marriage to Yvonne Wiggers on June 13, 1946; to this union they were blessed with two...