Gordon Lee Williams, 91, of Aurora, NE, formerly of Gothenburg, NE. Gordon Lee (John) Williams was born June 29, 1931, and went to his heavenly home March 12, 2023 in Aurora, NE.  He was the oldest of eight children born to Herbert and Ethel Colkitt Williams.  As a young boy he went to country school and spent time helping his dad on the farm. In the winter he went trapping with his friends. When Gordon’s father became ill the family moved to Albuquerque, NM, where he...

Loretta R Heathers, 83, of Wauneta, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial after battling several health complications for a number of years. Loretta was born in Benkelman, NE on Jan 20, 1940 to Edward and Beulah Baumfalk of Stratton, NE.  She was one of three children raised in Stratton, NE having an older sister, Wanda and a younger brother, Arnold.  Loretta graduated a Stratton Bulldog in 1957. Following high school, Loretta was working in the...

Marian Elaine (Sall) Larson, 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away February 28, 2023, at Gothenburg Health. Marian was born February 22, 1934, north of Gothenburg to Reuben and Gladys (Nelson) Sall.  As a young girl, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior.  She attended District 90 country school near Gothenburg through 7th grade and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1951.  After graduation, she worked at Public Power in Gothenburg until 1958. On May 17,...

Shane Robert Duis, 51, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Cozad, NE.   He was born November 16, 1971 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Lamoine and Linda (DeFruiter) Duis. Shane loved anything that had wheels, whether that was cars, trucks, motorcycles, or four wheelers. He also had a love for his pets. In his early years, he could often be found out hunting or fishing with his dad, friends, or close relatives.  Survivors include two sons, Judd (Danielle) Gallardo of...

Fay June Schmeeckle, known as June, age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 in Aurora, Colorado.  She was born on July 13th, 1932 to Ray E and Dorothy A. Spencer Ostendorf in Gothenburg, Nebraska.  She is survived by her daughters Monica (Jeff) Miers and Marcy (Frank) Mass. Grandchildren Bridger Miers, Grayson Miers, Kylie Mass and Samantha Mass.  Stepchildren Cindy (Randy) Schneider, Connie (Rod) Diaz, Pam (Ron) Jacobson, and Mike (Sara) Schmeeckle. Many step...

Cherie Ault, 56, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Gothenburg Health. There will be no services held at this time.  Memorials may be given to the family. 

Brad Burke, 62, of Cozad, Nebraska, formerly of Brady, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on February 25, 2023 at Bryan East in Lincoln, NE. Brad worked with his father running their own business in Brady until his dad’s death. Then for over 20 years he worked in school maintenance.  Brad was a simple man who although left us too soon, lived a fulfilling life and will be remembered by many people in so many ways. Brad kept his faith in the Lord through all of...

Wilford "Buzz" Jr. Cole, 96, of Curtis, Nebraska, died February 17, 2023 in North Platte, NE.   Buzz was born January 28, 1927, in a farm house 12 miles south of Curtis, to Wilford Lowell and Jessie Maye (Gilliland) Cole. Growing up Buzz had no close neighbors but entertained himself with his pet, dogs, cats, pigeons, pet owl and his horse Beauty. He started school at the age of four riding his horse Beauty to school. His parents farmed, and after a severe winter in 1934...

Zella Lucille Clawson, 93, of Marietta, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Waterview Pointe nursing home in Marietta where she was a resident.  She was born August 27, 1929 in Curtis, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Ira James Clawson and Vinnie (Hecht) Clawson.  She is survived by a daughter, Maren Beery of Marietta, Ohio, and son, Thad Beery of Stockport, Ohio, one grandson, Andrew Nicholas of Rice, Washington, and one great granddaughter, Amber Catron of Tacoma,...

Zalia Arlene Sass, 87, formerly of Stockville, died January 29, 2023 at the Elwood Care Center. She was born on Sept. 8, 1935 to Ted and Christina (Herman) Current, in Stockville, Nebraska.  She graduated from Stockville High School in 1953 and married Norman Herrick a short time later.  They had 3 children, Theodore J, Steven Eugene, and Zalia Mae.  They were divorced in 1963.  Arlene started working for the Frontier County Assessor’s office in 1974 and became...