Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Feb 4, 2022

Elizabeth Ann Nordin, 94, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 4, 2022 surrounded by her family at Gothenburg Health.

She was born December 13, 1927 on the family farm near Kerkhoven, Minnesota to Mariom and Violet (Nelson) Holm. When she was 3 years old the Holm family moved to Nebraska where her parents worked for her Great-Uncle at...

Jan 29, 2022

Norma Jeanne  Bohner, 86, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 29, 2022 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Torres. She was preceded in death by husband, Charles L Bohner, son, Gregory Bohner, son, Charles E Bohner, and her parents Clair and Vera Smith. Burial will take place on Monday, February 7, 2021 in the Blue Springs...

Jan 29, 2022

Ronald Dennis Padgett, 75, of Curtis, Nebraska, died January 29, 2022 at his home.

Ron was born September 7, 1946 in Colorado Springs, CO, son of James and Lela G. (Lamb) Padgett.  He grew up in Colorado Springs, CO and attended his schooling there graduating with the class of 1964.  Ron served his country in the Air...

Jan 29, 2022

Valetta Delahunty, 90, of Gothenburg, NE, died January 29, 2022 at Gothenburg Health.

She was born August 11, 1931 in Etna, NE, daughter of Valdemar and Mary (Shaw) Hunse.

She enjoyed square dancing, china painting, loved to play bridge, and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include son, Tom Delahunty, daughter, Kathy...

Jan 28, 2022

Patricia M. Hine, 92, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022, in Memory Care / Hospice at The Village at Skyline Pines in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Patricia—known to friends and family as “Pat” or “Auntie Pat” or “Patto”—was born on July 6, 1929 in Lancaster, Ohio to Herbert and Marjorie (Evans) Hine. There, she joined her...

Jan 27, 2022

Melvin Richardson, 91 of Gothenburg, (Formerly of Imperial and Wauneta) died January 27, 2022 at Stone Hearth Estates.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Jan 26, 2022

Allen Eugene Rich, 82, of Brady, Nebraska, died January 26, 2022 in Gothenburg.

He was born December 25, 1939 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Russell and Catherine (Lewis) Rich.

He grew up in Gothenburg, and attended Gothenburg High School graduating with the class of 1956.  He married Karen Elander on June 18, 1961 in Gothenburg. ...

Jan 26, 2022

Kelly Lou Kotschwar, 45, of Moorefield, Nebraska, died January 26, 2022 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Kelly was born September 20, 1976 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Gary and Jody (Fecht) Kotschwar. He attended Farnam Elementary School until 2nd grade and finished his schooling at Medicine Valley Public Schools, graduating with the class of...

Jan 25, 2022

Eldon “Butch” LeRoy Zysset, 79, of Farnam, Nebraska died January 25, 2022, with his wife by his side, at home in Farnam, NE.

He was born March 31, 1942, south of Elwood, NE to parents Jess and Dorthy (Meyer) Zysset. He was the older brother of Dale and Janita. His family moved to the Family farm southeast...

Jan 17, 2022

Edna  Lungrin, 87, of Farnam, Nebraska, died January 17, 2022 in Gothenburg, NE.

On October 6, 1934 Edna was born on the farm of her parents,  Lawrence and Eva (Proctor) Cox,  in Elsie, NE. She is the oldest of five children.

When Edna was two years of age he brother Wayne was born.  He now...

Jan 16, 2022

Henry Robert Vogt, 90, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 16, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, NE.

He was born September 15, 1931 in Gothenburg, NE,  of Roy and Agnes ( Miller) Vogt of Gothenburg.

Henry married Donita Phillips in North Platte on May 12, 1957, after her passing,  Henry married Betty Malcom on September 17,...

Jan 15, 2022

Lillie Elizabeth Wing, 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Lillie "Betty" Elizabeth Wing, 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 15, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

She was born May 10, 1934 in Plad, MO. Lillie grew up in Missouri, she also lived in...

Jan 15, 2022

Arlo Ray Banzhaf, 85, of Cambridge, Nebraska, died January 15, 2022 at Tri-Valley Health in Cambridge.

Arlo was born February 22, 1936 in Cambridge, NE, son of Irene E. (Tridle) and Elbert J. Banzhaf.  He grew up at Orafino, attended school there and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1955.  Arlo married LaVonne Aden on February 19,...

Jan 11, 2022

Patricia A. Ambler, 92 of Gothenburg, passed away January 11, 2022 at Gothenburg Health.

She was born July 1, 1929 in Upland, NE, to Lars and Harriett (Worley) Ibsen. She attended school and graduated from Upland High School.  She then attended Kearney State Teachers College where she met the love of her life -- Jim Ambler.  They were...

Jan 2, 2022

Dennis Edwin Christophersen, 78, of Brady, Nebraska, passed away in his home on January 2, 2022.

Denny was born on June 16, 1943 to Arthur and Lillian (Magnusen) Christophersen in Bainbridge, NY.

Denny married Dianne Adels on January 1, 1967 and to this union of 55 years three children were born; Timothy, Jessica and Arthur....

Dec 26, 2021

Thomas J. Abramson, 61, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 26, 2021at CHI in Grand Island, NE.

Thomas Joel Abramson, 61, of Gothenburg, Nebraska was welcomed into Heaven on Sunday, December 26, 2021. Tom was born on May 20, 1960, in Holdrege, Nebraska to Evald and Mary Lou (Bocock) Abramson. Tom graduated from Holdrege High School in 1978...

Dec 25, 2021

Pauline G Sukraw, 96, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 25, 2021 at Hilltop Estates.

Pauline Gertrude Sukraw, 96, of Gothenburg, went to her heavenly reward on Christmas day 2021.  She was born December 5, 1925 to Jay and Virginia (Williams) Rice in Wray, Colorado.  She attended grade school at the Lone Star School south of Farnam, Nebraska...

Dec 25, 2021

Fred Martin Werkmeister, 70 passed away peacefully in Lincoln Nebraska on December 25, 2021.

Fred was born in McCook Nebraska on February 15, 1951 to Max and Donna Werkmeister. He lived in Maywood Nebraska and graduated from Maywood High School. Fred was part of a large fun family. There are many stories from his youth with his...

Dec 22, 2021

Clint Demoret, 58, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 22, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

Clint was born in Dodge City, Kansas to Gene and Marilyn Demoret on June 1st, 1963.  He graduated from Hanston, Kansas high school in 1982. Clint worked as a feedlot cowboy in his younger years. He was joined in marriage...

Dec 16, 2021

Arlen "Gib" Leroy Gibbens, 90, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 16, 2021 at his home in Gothenburg.

He was born May 13, 1931 at his grandparents’ farmhouse in the Dry Valley Community south of Sargent, NE, son of Archie and Nellie Mabel (Ackerman) Gibbens. Arlen and his family lived on various farms including his favorite the sod...