Linda Yvonne Coakley, 64, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died after a battle of cancer on July 1, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.   She was born October 5, 1954 in Fort Worth, TX, daughter of Pete R and Shirley R (Rodriguez) Reyna.   Linda grew up at Hurst, TX and went to school at York College, West Texas State College and University of Nebraska at Kearney. Linda earned two masters degrees and was on the Honor Roll when she attended UNK. She taught at UNK and...

Betty L. Slack passed away at her home north of Brady, NE on July 1, 2019 after a short battle with lymphoma cancer. She was born on April 2, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to Kenneth and Bethel Jenkins. After years of being a military wife, Betty adopted and loved the farming life in Wild Horse Valley when she married her husband Bill Slack on December 4, 1982 at the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, NE. She enjoyed being with family and friends, reading, sewing and crocheting. She also...

Norm Pramberg, 72, of Gothenburg, NE, went home to be with the Lord on Friday June 28, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.   Norm was born on January 22, 1947 in Gothenburg, NE, the son of  Albert and Rosy (Sall) Pramberg. On July 9, 1971 he married Carla Hoesch in Gothenburg. They were approaching their 48th Wedding Anniversary.    Norm graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1965. He loved competing in athletics, and was a guard on the basketball...

Claude Donald Slack, 80, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 26, 2019 in Gothenburg, NE.   He was born October 12, 1938 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Kenneth Donald and Eva (Couture) Slack. Claude grew up at Gothenburg and attended Gothenburg schools. He served his country in the Air Force from January 1956 to March 1958.  Claude married Judy Johnson on February 20, 1969 at Fort Collins, CO.  He worked for Poudre Valley Creamery in Fort Collins and moved to Gothenburg in 2000...

Joel Blaine McAdams, 63, of North Platte, NE, formerly of Gothenburg, NE,  passed away June 26, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE after battling cancer.   Joel was born April 8, 1956 in Gothenburg, NE to Edgar "Tiny" and Peggy (Price) McAdams. After graduation Joel worked in many different areas of the work field. Joel had a passion for books, history and fishing. Joel was an avid lover of music and collector of Elvis Presley.  Joel was preceded...

Donald W. Lydic, 76, of Brady, Nebraska, died June 25, 2019 at his home near Brady.   He was born October 31, 1942 at Farnam, NE, son of Robert Wray Lydic  and Theresa E (Derra) Lydic.  Don was a member of the last elementary school class to finish at Ingham, NE.  He graduated from Farnam High with the class of 1960.  He graduated from UNL in 1964 and received his Masters in 1972.  He served in the Peace Corps from 1966 - 1970.  Don lived in a...

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Katelynn Ann Koubek, age 25. She died unexpectedly on June 18, 2019. Her death leaves a huge hole in the hearts of her family and friends. Katie Annie, as her family called her, was born March 18, 1994, in Gothenburg to Peter and Susan Koubek. She was the baby of the family and never lost her free and child-like spirit. She was a modern gypsy, enjoying Mother Earth and the gifts of the outdoors. Camping, fishing, and being outdoors...

Gordon Kenneth Petersen, 90, of North Platte, Nebraska, died June 17, 2019 in McCook, NE.   He was laid to rest in a private service in the Curtis Cemetery.    

Jill Lorraine Larson, 53, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 7, 2019 at her home in Gothenburg, NE.   She was born May 18, 1966 in Grand Island, NE daughter of Bernie and Jenelle (Oman) Larson. Jill graduated from Gothenburg High with the class of 1984.  She was a loving mom and homemaker for her three children.  She worked as a cook at the school cafeteria and during the summer was a swimming pool manager and lifeguard. She was an active member of the First Baptist...

Larry Fiese, 72 of Gothenburg died June 13, 2019 following a short battle with Cancer.  The family is honoring his wishes and no services will be held. Memorials may be given in memory of Larry to Revolution Rescue Shelter Me Nebraska  www.revolutionrescue.com/