Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Sep 14, 2020

Verna Dell (Aunspaugh) Brunkhorst, 93, of Mitchell, NE, passed away September 14, 2020, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, Nebraska.

She was born on August 1, 1927, in Gothenburg, Nebraska.  Verna attended and graduated Gothenburg High School.  She completed her education at Long Beach College in California.   Verna married Lyle Brunkhorst on October 12, 1949...

Sep 14, 2020

Lucy Buesing, 82, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 14, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born August 23, 1938 in Neudorf, Ukraine, daughter of Otto and Hilda (Seel) Netzel.  She was baptized on April 17, 1944 in Eugenfeld, Ukraine.  Lucy arrived in New Orleans' on March 21, 1952 at the age of 14 with her mother and...

Sep 13, 2020

Maralyne Kay Gallagher passed away on Sunday, September 13th, 2020. She was 82 years old.

Maralyne was born on October 9th, 1937 to Ralph and Bernice Shafer in Superior, Nebraska. Her older brothers and sister were Daryl, Norman and Patricia. She grew up among family in Superior and attended the local schools. While still in high school,...

Sep 13, 2020

L. Ruth Rylander, 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 13, 2020 in Omaha, NE.

She was born February 21, 1943 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of John Arlt and Ruth M (Portiner) Rylander.  Ruth attended Gothenburg High and earned her GED; she always enjoyed learning and felt that education was important.

As a child and young...

Sep 9, 2020

Betty Rieker, 94, passed away September 9, 2020 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born November 15, 1925 on the family farm north of Eustis, NE, daughter of Otto and Sophia (Yeutter) Bartruff.  Betty was baptized at the Eustis Methodist Church. She attended rural school through 8th grade. Betty graduated from Eustis High School...

Sep 8, 2020

Louis "Lou"  Bovitz, 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 8, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born September 10, 1942 in Hibbing, MN, son of  Rudolph and Frances (Bradach) Bovitz.  Lou grew up in the Hibbing, MN area and graduated from Hibbing High School and Hibbing Technical College. He served his country in the...

Sep 6, 2020

Emilyn Kay Krone, 70, of Gothenburg, died September 6, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.

Kay was born May 5, 1950 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Edward Robert and Audrey Fae (Grunden) Krone. She graduated 8th grade from Sleepy Hollow District 4 country school.  She then graduated from Farnam High School with the class of 1969. While in high...

Sep 2, 2020

Delores Lorene Shipley, 84, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 2, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born December 22, 1935 in Fairfax, MO, daughter of Dillard Allen and Mildred Lorene (Brickey) Price. She grew up in Fairfax, MO and was baptized at the age of 6.  She graduated from Fairfax High School.

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Sep 1, 2020

Eva Mae Schmitz,  92 of Curtis, NE died September 1, 2020

Eva was born August 13, 1928 in McCook, Nebraska to Frank and Emma Kahler.

Eva grew up in Maywood and graduated from Maywood High School.  She was married to Cloid Schmitz on Sept. 6, 1947.  Eva Mae was a homemaker beautiful seamstress always had...

Aug 31, 2020

Walter Junior Schultz, 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 31, 2020 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Cozad, NE.

He was born October 11, 1932 in Cumberland, MD son of Walter and Anne Schultz. Walter grew up in Pennsylvania.

Walt joined the United States Army from 1952-1957 and served during the Korean Conflict. It was...

Aug 28, 2020

John W. Brown, 85, of Cozad, Nebraska, died August 28, 2020 in Cozad, NE.

He was born June 5, 1935 son of Onie and Mae Brown. John spent most of his life in Nebraska and later years in Cozad.

He loved spending time with his horses, fishing, going to the casino and to the grocery...

Aug 27, 2020

Ronald Lee (Ron) Ostergard, 80, passed away on August 27, 2020 surrounded by his family at Gothenburg Health.

Ron was born April 2, 1940, six minutes after his twin brother Don. Ron was the last of six sons born to Harry and Ilene Ostergard. Ron grew up on a ranch in Custer County where he developed his...

Aug 25, 2020

Robert "Bob" Ludwig, 82, of Lincoln, NE, died August 25, 2020 in Lincoln, NE. He was born February 16, 1938 in Gothenburg son of Emil and Helen (Grady) Ludwig.  Bob grew up in Gothenburg and attended Gothenburg High School.  After graduation he married his high school sweetheart Janice Cole on Aug. 2, 1959 in Gothenburg; to this union four children...

Aug 20, 2020

Susie Collins, 67, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 20, 2020 at the Hospice House in Lincoln, NE. Susan Kay (Davenport) Collins was born on February 16, 1953 to Merle and Elinor (Sally) (Short) Davenport in Holdrege, NE.  She was the second of six children.

Susie grew up on a dairy farm and had a mother who lovingly...

Aug 17, 2020

Leslie "Scott" Ward, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 17, 2020 at his home in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born November 7, 1928 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Ned and Anna (Miller) Ward. Scott grew up in Gothenburg and attended Gothenburg schools.  He served his country in the US Navy from 1948 to 1952. Scott married Mary...

Aug 16, 2020

Duane G. Siemering, 80, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 16, 2020 at Gothenburg Health.

He was born January 23, 1940 in Gothenburg, NE, son of George and Evelyn Siemering.

Duane enjoyed woodworking, sitting on the front porch,  lending a helping hand to his neighbors, and gambling. He was proud of his time spent in the...

Aug 6, 2020

Michael J Brunkhorst, 59, of Gothenburg, NE died August 6, 2020 as a result of an accident.

He was born September 14, 1960 in Newport Beach, CA, son of Lyle and Verna Dell (Aunspaugh) Brunkhorst. Mike grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High with the class of 1978.  He loved the open road and enjoyed...

Aug 3, 2020

Rollie H. Brown, 96, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 3, 2020 in North Platte, NE.

He was born December 10, 1923 in Randolph County, MO, son of Onie and Parlee Mae (Harvey) Brown. Rollie spent his early years in MO. He grew up mostly in NE, worked for a while in CA and returned to NE when...

Aug 3, 2020

Johnny Dishman, 58, of North Platte, Nebraska, died August 3, 2020 in North Platte, NE.

He was born September 30, 1961 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Henry and Patsy Dishman. John grew up in Gothenburg and attended school in Gothenburg. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and his tattoos. Johnny loved spending time with his family and...

Aug 3, 2020

Delmer Lee Brass, 74, of Brady, Nebraska, died August 3, 2020 in Brady, NE.

He was born April 22, 1946 in Sargent, NE, son of Edwin M. and Ena (Worth) Brass. Delmer grew up at Sargent and graduated from Sargent High. He then earned his Bachelors from Kearney State.   Delmer served his country in the US Army...