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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....
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...
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...
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...
Rand E. Nelson of Benson Arizona, passed away on June 11, 2021, in Tucson, Arizona.
Rand was born on November 8, 1940, to Elvin and Eleanor (Helberg) Nelson at Callaway.
He graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1958. Rand joined the Marine Corp in 1960 and was honorably discharged in 1965. He...
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...
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...
Ada Marie (Richardson) Miller, 89, of , Gothenburg passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Emerald Care and Rehab in Cozad.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Russell Schmeeckle, 31, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 23, 2021 near Cozad, NE.
He was born July 28, 1989 in Omaha, NE, son of Susan Schmeeckle.
Robert lived in Omaha from birth to 1997 then his family moved to Gothenburg where he attended school at Gothenburg and Brady. Follwing graduation, he moved to Mesa,...
Alvin Lloyd Geiken, age 99, of Gothenburg, NE peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Gothenburg. He was born April 8, 1922 to John and Louise Lena Frank Geiken in a farm house located just south of where the Alvin Geiken Farm is presently located.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda;...
Bradley Dwight Johnson, age 57, of Lincoln, passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2021. He was born on January 2, 1964 to Dwight and Karen (Porter) Johnson of Omaha, NE.
Brad was dedicated by Dr. R.R. Brown at Christ Community Church, previously Omaha Gospel Tabernacle, in Omaha. After several years of attending the Okoboji Bible Conference with his...
"She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels."
Laurie Kathleen McVay was born on June 23, 1979 to Michael and Terry (Smith) McVay in Gothenburg, NE. She was welcomed home by her sister, Hattie, and her brother, Scott.
Laurie attended Gothenburg Public Schools and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1998. She attended...
Jessie "Lois" Williams was born to Frank (Dick) and Hazel (Sargent) Witcombe in Quimby, Iowa, on May 9, 1927. Lois departed this life and entered into heaven on May 16, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Lois' dad came to the United States from Wales as a young boy, Lois was very proud of her Welsh heritage.
...
Wayne Benash, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 16, 2021 at Hilltop Estates.
Wayne was born January 26, 1930 in Blue Springs, NE, son of Gilbert and Pearl (Crumb) Benash. Wayne grew up in Blue Springs, NE at the homestead of his parents. He attended school in Blue Springs and graduated with the class of 1948. Following...
Mervin Carl Zysset, 85 of Farnam, NE passed peacefully at Lexington Regional Health Center on April 29, 2021.
Mervin was born at home in rural Frontier County on February 17, 1936 to Carl and Aurie (Buker) Zysset. He was the third of eight children. He started grade school in a rural school south of Eustis and completed...
Richard D. Wolfe, 87, of North Platte formerly of Maywood died April 22, 2021 in North Platte, NE. Graveside services will be held at the Maywood Cemetery, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Dale Heimer officiating. Interment will follow in the Maywood Cemetery. Memorials may be designated to a church of your choice.
Stephanie S. Block, 71, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 22, 2021 in Kearney, NE.
On April 22, 2021, the world unexpectedly lost an extraordinary wife, mother (McMamma), sister, aunt, Amma, teacher, and friend. Stephanie Sue (Frick) Block lived her life dedicated to love. Steph or Stevi (as she was known to those closest to her) was relied...
Eugene Campbell, 92, of Curtis, Nebraska, died April 18, 2021 at his home south of Curtis.
He was born October 9, 1928 in St. Ann, NE, son of Neal and Bernice (Kolbet) Campbell.
Eugene served his country from February 15, 1951 - February 3, 1953 stationed in Alabama and Alaska. On July 3, 1952 Eugene...
Lisa Lynn (Ecklund) Wilson, 59, of rural Gothenburg, passed away April 16th, 2021 at Gothenburg Health after a long battle with kidney disease.
Lisa was born January 26, 1962 in Minden to Norris and Carole Ecklund. She grew up in Cozad and graduated with the class of 1980. She earned her nursing degree at Bryan School of...
Mark Axthelm, 68, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born June 29, 1952, in North Platte, NE, son of Cecil and Doris (Anderson) Axthelm.
Mark grew up in North Platte attended school at McKinley Grade School and graduated from North Platte High School. He lived...
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