Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Apr 12, 2022

James "Jim" Carlyle Smith, 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 12, 2022  in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born March 24, 1945 in Grand Island, NE, son of Dean and Dorothea Smith. Jim attended grade school in Geneva, NE before the family moved to Colorado where he attended junior high and high school in Littleton, CO, graduating from...

Apr 6, 2022

Marlin Dean Kuxhausen, 82, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 6, 2022 at Gothenburg Health.

Marlin was born September 18, 1939 in Zion, IL.

He lived with his family at Zion, IL until 1949, when his mom, he and his brother moved to Morrill, NE.  He graduated from Morrill High School with the class of 1957...

Apr 3, 2022

Ellie (Edson) Cleveland, 40, of Sergeant Bluff, IA, died April 3, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Sioux City, IA.

Ellie Rose was born Oct 4, 1981 in Cozad, NE, the first of two girls born into the home of Dwight and Claire (Timm) Edson.

Ellie was a spunky, unafraid child with a knack for...

Apr 2, 2022

Marian Mildred (Rodine) Peterson , 89, of Gothenburg went on to her Heavenly Home on April 2, 2022, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Marian was born on the family farm 15 miles north of Gothenburg, NE, on December 14, 1932, to Theodore and Nora Rodine (Larson). She attended New Hope Country School through the 8th grade....

Mar 24, 2022

Roy Allen Moore, 73, of Farnam, Nebraska, died March 24, 2022 in Farnam, NE.

He was born March 30, 1948 in Great Falls, MT, son of Charles Clyde and Aleen Moore. He grew up in Great Falls and later Gothenburg, NE where he graduated from Gothenburg High School. Following high school, Al was drafted into the United...

Mar 24, 2022

Lonnie Johnson, 74, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 24, 2022 at Gothenburg Health.

He was born June 20, 1947 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Kenneth and Fern Johnson.

Lonnie grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1966. Following graduation, Lonnie joined the United States Army and served from...

Mar 22, 2022

Marvin "Marv" Leroy Halley, 77, went to heaven on March 22, 2022. Marv was born on August 27, 1944 in Stockville, NE to Gerald and Lucett Halley. A farmer since birth, driving tractor, roping, and riding were second nature.  He loved working with horses and livestock and even when “retired” could be found most Saturdays working a farm or...

Mar 16, 2022

Joyce Preitauer, 73, of Lincoln, NE, unexpectedly went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2022. Joyce Lynette Preitauer was born, the fifth of six children to Stanley and Ilah (Koster) Preitauer, in her grandparent’s home on their family farm east of Gothenburg, NE on February 12, 1949.  The stories of her birth recounted it was a complicated...

Mar 5, 2022

Robert Lee Lutjemeyer, 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 22, 1936 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Harvey and Irene (Jobman) Lutjemeyer. Bob was born and up grew up on the family farm 12 miles north of Gothenburg in Custer County. He attended elementary school...

Feb 20, 2022

Ann Aden, 58, of Farnam, Nebraska, died February 20, 2022 at Gothenburg Health.

She was born February 9, 1964 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Roland and Jan Sheffield.

She was a member of the Lonestar Cowboy Church, in her free time, she loved cooking and beading. Most of all, Ann loved spending time with her...

Feb 20, 2022

Caryl Mae (Sall) Nordin of Gothenburg, Nebraska was promoted to heaven on February 20, 2022 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Caryl Mae was born May 13, 1927 in Gothenburg to Rueben and Gladys (Nelson) Sall.  She attended District 90 Elementary and Junior High School north of town.  She went on to graduate from Gothenburg High School in...

Feb 13, 2022

Marjorie Irene Houchin,96, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February13, 2022 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born July17, 1925 in Beatrice, NE, daughter of Oswald Camille and Mary (Krivan)  Nies. Marjorie grew up in the Lincoln and Beatrice area and attended schools there, graduating from Beatrice High School in 1943. She married Hugh Harlan Houchin on September...

Feb 12, 2022

Micheal James Ryan Sr. of Cozad Ne. died February 12, 2022 at UNMC in Omaha Ne. surrounded by his children.

Micheal, Mike if you knew him was born August 29,1957 in Framingham, MA. to Fredrick and Lily Ryan. Mike and his dad Fred ran a variety store called Ryan’s Variety in Wrentham, MA., for many years.   Mike...

Feb 12, 2022

Daryl "Gene" Schriver, 87, of Gothenburg, NE, passed away peacefully, at Hilltop Estates, February 12, 2022.

He was born August 23, 1934 to Kenneth and Betty Ostrom Schriver in Gothenburg. He grew up in Gothenburg and attended Gothenburg Public Schools and graduated from Gothenburg High with the class of 1953.

Gene, as most knew him,...

Feb 12, 2022

Kathren Ann (Trosper) Muehlenkamp, 76, of North Platte, Nebraska, died February 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Kathren was born August 19, 1945 in Hastings to Chester and Claribelle Mitchell.

Kathy married Raymond McDowell and to this union they were blessed with four daughters. Later they divorced...

Feb 8, 2022

Donald Soller, 92 of Gothenburg, NE died February 8, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, NE.

Donald Lyle Soller, 92, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away on February 8, 2022 at Hilltop Estates, Gothenburg, Nebraska. Donald was born on July 29, 1929 to Albert and Edith Soller in Gothenburg. Edith passed when Donald was young and Albert married Alice...

Feb 5, 2022

Josephine  Houchin, 90, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 5, 2022 at Mother Hull Home in Kearney, NE.

She was born March 19, 1931 in Ashton, NE, daughter of Robert and Clara (Jarzynka) Kwiatkowski.

Josephine married Arthur Houchin on October 12, 1953.  To this union four children were born: William, Rita, Michael and Cynthia.  She was...

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

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 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...