Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Apr 1, 2019

Dale Carl Stratman, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 1, 2019 in Gothenburg, NE.

Graveside memorial services will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Friday, April 19, 2019 at 11:00 AM.

Memorials may be sent to Central Plains Home Health and Hospice.

Mar 30, 2019

Bernard L. Block passed away at his home in El Mirage, AZ, on March 30, 2019, surrounded his dear friend Bonnie and his sons.

Bernie was born October 21, 1936 and raised in Gothenburg, NE, the son of Fred and Ella Block.  In the late 1980's he moved to Lincoln, NE, where he met Bonnie.  In his retirement...

Mar 26, 2019

Carole Brass, 74, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 26, 2019 in Gothenburg, NE.

Carole was born September 6, 1944 in North Platte, NE, daughter of LaVerne Eric and Virginia Claire (Camblin) Peterson. She grew up at Brady and graduated from Brady High with the class of 1962. She then moved to Kearney while attending Kearney State College. ...

Mar 25, 2019

Lavonne Jean Peterson, 87, of Gothenburg passed away March 25, 2019 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg.

Lavonne was born February 16, 1932 on her grandfather’s homestead in Custer Country, daughter of Peter Andrew Peterson and Nellie Delia Peterson (Young).

She grew up on the family farm north of Gothenburg in the New Hope Community...

Mar 24, 2019

Theresa Coyle of Gothenburg passed away Sunday, March 24, 2019, at her home in Gothenburg at the age of 49.

Theresa was born March 3, 1970, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to Dr. Joseph and Loretta (Doody) Coyle. She graduated in 1988 from Omaha Marian High School.  She attended college at Kansas State University where she played golf...

Mar 21, 2019

Jacinda Rae (Peterson) Wilkins, age 51 of rural Arnold passed away at her home March 21, 2019 surrounded by her family.  The mother of Casey and Laykin, daughter of Jay and Jeanie Peterson and sister of Mark and Michelle fought a courageous battle against cancer since the fall of 2011.  While fighting cancer she never let it get the...

Mar 6, 2019

Phyllis  Reynolds, 89, of Farnam, Nebraska, died March 6, 2019 in Cozad, NE.

She was born December 21, 1929 at Farnam, NE, daughter of Roy and Lena (Knoedler) Heath.  She grew up in the Farnam area and graduated from Farnam High with the class of 1945.

She married Dean Reynolds on August 7, 1953, at...

Mar 2, 2019

Jennifer R. Fiese, 43, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2019 in North Platte, NE.

She was born to Richard "Rick" and Trudy (Widholm) Fiese in Cozad, NE on March 13, 1975.  She grew up north of Gothenburg and attended country school District 284 thru 8th grade.  Jennifer attended Zion Lutheran Church and was confirmed on October...

Mar 2, 2019

Margaret  N Augustine, 94, of Curtis, Nebraska, died March 2, 2019 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.

Margaret Nell Green was born on July 25, 1924 at Curtis, NE to William "Dick" and Cecile (Wilkins) Green. Her younger brother, Richard Dale was born when she was 5 years old, but he died two months later. Margaret...

Feb 27, 2019

Kenneth D. Gerdes, 74, of Cozad, Nebraska, died February 27, 2019 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, NE.

He was born November 2, 1944 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Orville B. and LaVonne (Trimble) Gerdes.

Kenny lived in Sacramento, CA for a while but spent the bulk of his life in Cozad, NE.  He graduated...

Feb 25, 2019

Luann Snow, 58, of Farnam, Nebraska, died February 25, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

She was born March 1, 1960 in Payson, UT, daughter of Connie (Davis) and  Harold Nelson Sr.

Luann enjoyed crocheting and making a variety of things for herself and others.  She loved being around people and attended the...

Feb 20, 2019

Joshua Phillip Buffington, 37, of Maywood, Nebraska, died February 19, 2019 in Maywood.

Joshua Buffington was born March 21,1981 in Grant, NE. Three days after his birth, Josh was united with his God chosen family in Imperial, NE. Parents Dick and Cheri surprised his three sisters, Brenda, Rhonda and Heidi with a new baby brother who completed...

Feb 11, 2019

Kenneth L. Highberger Jr., 79, of North Platte, Nebraska, died February 11, 2019 in Cozad, NE.

He was born January 18, 1940 in North Platte, NE, son of Kenneth Lloyd Highberger Sr. and Mable Alice (Coleman) Highberger.

Kenneth grew up on the family ranch outside of North Platte and graduated from North Platte High with...

Feb 7, 2019

Beverly "Bev" J. Middleton, 86, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 7, 2019 at Hilltop Estates, in Gothenburg, NE.    "Death took her body, but God took her soul".

Bev was born December 3, 1932 on the family farm near Homer, MI, daughter of Murl and Helen (Roepke) Swayze.  The family moved to Chicago when she was three;...

Feb 5, 2019

Kenneth O. Cumpston, 81, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died February 5, 2019 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born April 2, 1937 on a farm north of Cozad, NE, son of Oscar and Tena (Duis) Cumpston.  The family later moved to the farm near Farnam, NE.  He went to school in North Platte for a couple of years. Kenny...

Jan 28, 2019

Charley John William Arent passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Good Samaritan Village in Loveland, Colorado, he was 94 years old.  Charley was born March 13, 1924 in Culberston, NE to Fred and Elizabeth Arent. He grew up on the family farm south of Stockville, NE and graduated from Stockville High School in 1943.

Upon graduating,...

Jan 27, 2019

Donald Roy Anderson, 87, of Gothenburg, died Jan. 27, 2019, at Kearney Regional Hospital.

Donald Roy Anderson was born March 19, 1931, in Gothenburg, son of Roy W. and Ella C. (Olson) Anderson. He was part of the fourth generation to be raised on the family farm, which is located just north of Willow Island. Don attended...

Jan 23, 2019

Louis Lynn Werkmeister, 66, of Maywood, Nebraska, passed away January 23, 2019 at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln. He was born May 27, 1952 in McCook, NE, to Leo and Jean (Alyward) Werkmeister. Louis grew up in Maywood and graduated from Maywood High in 1970. He was involved in all school sports as well as bowling, shooting and golf...

Jan 21, 2019

Kenneth R. Sawyer, 77, of Brady, Nebraska, died January 21, 2019 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE.

He was born October 13, 1941 in Rock County, NE, son of Ralph and Mary (Vore) Sawyer.

Ken grew up in the North Loup area and graduated from North Loup High School in 1959. After high...

Jan 10, 2019

Margaret Ione Haswell-Jersin, 96, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died  January 10, 2019 at Callaway Good Life Center with her granddaughter Crystal and her family by her side.

She was born December 22, 1922 on the family farm north of Callaway, NE, daughter of Eugene, Sr and MeLinda (Spooner) Whipple.

Margaret grew up in the Sandhills 20...