Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Feb 16, 2020

Doris R Buss, 95, of Cozad, Nebraska, died February 16, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE. Graveside services will be held at Block Cemetery, Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Block Cemetery.

Feb 12, 2020

Mary DeeAnn Whitney, 61, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 12, 2020 at her home in Gothenburg, NE after a courageous battle with COPD.

She was born January 17, 1959 in Medford, OR, daughter of Joseph Lopez  and Barbara Jean Ryan. Mary grew up in Escondido, CA and attended Escondido Elementary School, Grant JR High School, Escondido Union...

Feb 10, 2020

Valerie  Peterson, 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 10, 2020 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Valerie was born in Gothenburg on February 2, 1943 to parents,  Edward Eugene and Lucille Sarah (Johnson) Kratzenstein.

She married her best friend, Harlan Peterson on December 7, 1968.  She enjoyed many years with him out on the farm...

Feb 6, 2020

Barbara Jean (Nutt) Woodring, 87, of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away in the early morning hours on February 6, 2020 in Grant Ne.

Barbara or Barb as she was known to by many was born on Aug 21, 1932 to Russell and Bessie (Freeman) Nutt. She was the youngest of the couple's three children. She grew up 18...

Jan 31, 2020

Garold Keith Messersmith Junior, age 63 of Farnam passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 in Cambridge, NE.

Garold was born May 13, 1956 at Gothenburg, Nebraska to Garold “Keith” Sr. and Leora (Knoll) Messersmith.  He first attended a small country school south of the home place and walked back to his grandparents after his school day.  He...

Jan 23, 2020

Donald Derra, 98, of Gothenburg, NE, died January 23, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.

Don was born in Campbell, NE on September 15, 1921.  When he was nine, the family moved to Farnam, NE where they farmed south of town.  He lived with his sister Belle and Earl Thomalla and rode a horse to school. ...

Jan 23, 2020

Jimmy Eugene Sabin, 78, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 23, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

He was born March 26, 1941 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Charles and Hazel Sabin.  Jimmy married June DeLosh on August 9, 1958 at Lexington.

Jimmy worked for many years as a truck driver and enjoyed going...

Jan 22, 2020

James Newton "Old Man" Gaskill, 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 22, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born April 14, 1932 in Beloit, KS, son of Ross and Thelma (Flynn) Gaskill.  He grew up in Beloit, KS and graduated from Beloit High School.  He then served his country for four years in the US Navy. James...

Jan 17, 2020

Richard "Rick"  Earhart, 72, of Moorefield, Nebraska, died January 17, 2020 of natural causes at his home in Moorefield, NE.

Rick was born August 9, 1947 in at home Moorefield, NE, to Leonard "Neil" and Carrie (Fenton) Earhart.  He grew up in Moorefield and attended grade school there. He attended and graduated High School in Farnam.  Following...

Jan 2, 2020

Gary Eugene Lacey, 77, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 2, 2020 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE. Gary Eugene Lacey was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska on October 2, 1942. After graduating from Scottsbluff High School he attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where he studied journalism. He was editor of the Daily Nebraskan and a member of Delta...

Jan 1, 2020

Harold D. Parsons, 81, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 1, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born January 26, 1938 in Cozad, NE, son of Herbert and Freda (Buss) Parsons.

Harold grew up in the Cozad and Willow Island area.  He attended rural schools at Cozad.  On February 6, 1956 he married Lorene Tunison at...

Dec 29, 2019

H. Dale Guest, 71, of Curtis, Nebraska, died December 29, 2019 in Curtis, NE.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Dale Heimer officiating.

Memorials may be given to the Family.

Dec 22, 2019

Rose Marie Kampfe of Gothenburg, Nebraska died December 22, 2019 in Cozad, NE, on her 90th birthday and four years to the day after Walter Kampfe, her beloved husband of 65 years.

She was born December 22, 1929 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Harry and Rose (Sylvan) Hiles. Rose Marie graduated from Gothenburg High with...

Dec 20, 2019

Brooklynne Cheyanne Gydesen was born on October 5, 1994, in North Platte, Nebraska. She died suddenly on December 20, 2019. Brooklynne entered God’s Kingdom with her son Zayden Reign who was due to be born on February 14, 2020. Her biggest and most important achievement in life was being a mother. She was devoted to Nixxon Amos and Sawyer...

Dec 10, 2019

Norma Jean Scott, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died December 10, 2019 at her home in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born May 16, 1931 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Martin and Lillian (Beller) Ostendorf. Norma was raised in Lincoln at Tabatha Orphanage. She also lived in Gothenburg, Cozad, Alaska, and Holdrege.  She married Walter E Scott on June...

Nov 25, 2019

Verda Maxine (Replogle) Gibbens, 85, of Gothenburg, formerly of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away on November 25, 2019 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.

Verda was born December 9, 1933 in Taylor, Nebraska to Margaret and Harry (Bud) Replogle. Verda lived her young life in Taylor and Almeria. Her family then moved to Burwell and lived on a ranch....

Nov 21, 2019

Mary Ann Ostergard (nee Norsworthy) died on November 21, 2019 after a short illness.

Mary was born on December 19, 1929 to Gail and Roscoe Norsworthy.  She had two younger brothers and according to living testimony was a wonderful big sister.  Mary was a member of Job’s Daughters and an Honored Queen.  She graduated from Gothenburg High...

Nov 19, 2019

Herman Theodore Fredericksen, 91, completed his earthly life’s journey on November 19, 2019. He is now at home with his Heavenly Father and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born July 7, 1928 in Omaha, NE to Danish parents Carl and Lucille Jensen Fredericksen, Herman was their first born child. His brother Gene Fredericksen and sister Irene Nielsen long preceded...

Nov 19, 2019

Rosa Lucille Werkmeister, 89, of Maywood, Nebraska, died November 19, 2019, in North Platte, NE.

Lucille was born September 25, 1930 in Palisade, NE, daughter of John Leslie and Rosa Lena (Conboy) Large.  When she was three years old, her mother passed away; lovingly, her Grandmother Ella Large helped raise her.  She attended school in Hayes Center...

Nov 14, 2019

L. "Maxine"  Fickenscher, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died November 14, 2019 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Maxine was born August 3, 1931 in Olathe, CO, daughter of Clifford and Esther (Elicker) Atkinson and raised south of Brady.  She attended rural country school and then graduated from Brady High School.   After graduation, she moved to Lincoln...