Peggy Jean Aden, 78, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died July 23, 2021 at her sons home in Gothenburg, NE.   She was born December 15, 1942 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Royal and Jean Atkinson. Peggy married Donald Johnson in February of 1962 and they later divorced. She married Lyle Aden on October 26, 1985 at Banner United Methodist Church, Gothenburg.  She was a member of the Banner United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she taught Sunday school, Bible Study and...

Scott Wedemann, 46, of Curtis, Nebraska, died July 16, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.   He was born August 16, 1974 in Aberdeen, SD, son of H. Lawson and Mary Ellen (Roemmich) Wedemann. He attended school and graduated from Northwestern High School in Melette. Following graduation, Scott joined the Army National Guard in 1993.  Scott enjoyed reading, working on old tractors, doing mechanic work in general, playing cards, jet skiing, watching cooking shows,...

Lois Hoaglund, 89, of La Vista formerly of Gothenburg and Brady, Nebraska, died July 17, 2021 at Homestead Assisted Living of La Vista in La Vista, NE.  Lois Marie Hoaglund was born on December 23, 1931 to Earl and Amy (Folk) Coleman.  She was born on the family farm about 7 miles outside of Brady, Nebraska. Lois had two older sisters and one younger brother; Margaret, Doris, and Donald.  Lois attended the Country School approximately a mile and a half  from home for...

Arthur "Art"  Houchin, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died July 15, 2021 in Gothenburg, NE.   He was born May 9, 1930 in Lincoln, NE, son of James L. Houchin  and Vera V. Houchin.  On October 12, 1953, he married Josephine Emily (Kwiatkowski) Houchin to this union four children were born: William, Rita, Michael, and Cynthia.  He spent his early years hay hauling as a family business and then a trash hauling business for a few years. He worked for CBI...

Agnes "Aggie" Sigrid Petersen, 92, of Kearney, Nebraska, died February 18, 2021 in Kearney.   She was born December 31, 1928 in Curtis, NE, daughter of Christian and Elsie Kjargaard. She attended and graduated from Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis. On May 12, 1950, she married Robert Petersen to this union three children were born: Lon, Dianne, and Debra. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Sutherland, and of a pinochle club. Aggie enjoyed golfing...

Bertha L. Daharsh, 94, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 29, 2021 at Stone Hearth Estates, Gothenburg, NE.   She was born February 1, 1927 in North Platte, NE, daughter of George and Gladys (Ridenour) Kariger. Bertha attended school in Sutherland. Following high school, she went on to attain her Bachelors Degree in teaching. She was a teacher at Gothenburg Public Schools for 33 years and then was a substitute teacher for six years following her retirement.  She married...

Richard William Elson, 67, of Curtis, Nebraska, died June 13, 2021 in North Platte, NE.   Richard William Elson was born May 11, 1954, in McCook, Nebraska to Tom and Merna Elson, Curtis, Nebraska. He came home to sister Beth and brother Dale. Brother Eldon was born in 1962. Dick died June 13th, 2021, at Great Plains Hospital after a short battle with cancer. He died with a smile on his face and a look of peace. He is survived by his special friend Annie Tuma, St. Paul, NE. His...

Doris Kendle Scharf of Omaha, former longtime resident of Curtis, Nebraska, died February 7, 2021 in Omaha surrounded by her family.  She was born the daughter of Walter and Goldine (Armstrong) Kendle on October 5, 1930 in Syracuse, Nebraska.  The family moved to Medford, Oregon during WWII to be close to her father.  They moved back to Lincoln, Nebraska where Doris graduated from the University of Nebraska majoring in Home Economics. On August 31, 1952, she was...

Fred Alvin Moore, 81, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 11, 2021 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE surrounded by his family.   Fred was born October 9, 1939 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Fred Alvin, Sr. and Lula Lea (Dawson) Moore.  The family lived south of North Platte on what was called West Place and moved back to Gothenburg when was very young. He attended Antelope County School and then Gothenburg High School.  Fred served his country in the US Army in peacetime...

Norris L. Grous, 89, of Curtis, Nebraska, died June 8, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.    He was born May 15, 1932 in Curtis, NE, son of Ernest and Alma Grous. Norris attended and graduated high school in Curtis. In 1954, Norris joined the Coast Guard.  He was a minister in the Worldwide Church of God. Norris loved to work with antiques, rebuilding furniture, farming, fishing, spent many nights camping, and lately loved to sit and watch the birds....