Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Celebrating the Memories and Legacy of Those We've Lost with Compassion and Respect in Gothenburg, NE

Lillian Donner

Lillian Donner

Jun 30, 2018

Lillian R Donner, 90, of Farnam, Nebraska, died June 30, 2018 in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born April 8, 1928 in Elwood, NE, daughter of Jesse and Freda Houser.

Lilly graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1945. On February 23, 1946 Lilly married Argil Donner at Cambridge, NE.  It was a double...

Margie Lemon

Margie Lemon

Jun 29, 2018

Margie Mae Lemon, 85, of Curtis formerly of Hayes Center, died June 29, 2018 at Senior Living Choices in Curtis, NE.

Margie was born on July 22, 1932 on the family farm in Wilber, NE, daughter of Robert John and Marie Lena Sophia (Vonderfecht) Kappelmann.  Margie went to summer college at McCook Junior College and spent 4...

Sherryln Davis

Sherryln Davis

Jun 29, 2018

Sherryln Jeanene Davis, 70, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 29, 2018 in Omaha, NE.

She was born February 6, 1948 in Denton, TX, daughter of Bill and Dorothy Loader.

Sherryln grew up in Texas and graduated from Lewisville High School. Sherryln was blessed with two children Scott and Heather from her first marriage. In 1980,...

John Peckham

John Peckham

Jun 27, 2018

John Stetson Peckham, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 27, 2018 in Gothenburg.

He was born July 8, 1926 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Hubert Bryan and Sarah Gladys (Hammond) Peckham.  He grew up on the family farm and attended schools at Gothenburg.  He graduated from Platte Valley Academy at Shelton, NE in 1944 and later graduated...

Milton Sitorius

Milton Sitorius

Jun 25, 2018

Milton Sitorius, 86, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died June 25, 2018 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born April 5, 1932 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Roy and Isla (Jackson) Sitorius.

Milton grew up with a passion and love for cars and motors. When he was in his teens he went to work for Haley's Chevrolet as...

Gerald Buehner

Gerald Buehner

Jun 12, 2018

Gerald Chris Buehner, 54, of Eustis, Nebraska, died June 12, 2018 in Eustis, NE.

He was born April 11, 1964 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Raymond and Norma (Hueftle) Buehner.  He attended Eustis Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1982.  He also graduated from Southeast Community College at Beatrice.  Gerald was married to Candace Kujath,...

Bartley Smith

Bartley Smith

Jun 3, 2018

Bartley "Bart" Smith, 57, of North Platte, died June 3, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

He was born December 29, 1960 at Itazuke Air Force Base in Fukuoka, Japan, son of Lowell and Shirley Smith.

Bart accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at a young age and held fast to his faith in...

George "Buck" Prince

George "Buck" Prince

May 28, 2018

George “Buck” Prince, 81, of Gothenburg passed away on May 28, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney after falling from a ladder at his home.

He was born on August 6, 1936 in Salem, Alabama to George S. and Blanche (Chadwick) Prince, Sr.  He graduated from Smith’s Station High School in 1954, enlisted in the U.S....

Shirley Logan

Shirley Logan

May 28, 2018

Shirley Ann Logan, 73, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of the Gothenburg and Brady area, died May 28, 2018 in Warren, OH.

She was born April 26, 1945 in Grand Island, NE, daughter of Lois (Vickers) and Frank E. Jenkins.

Shirley graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1963.  She later went and got...

Mary Millsap

Mary Millsap

May 20, 2018

Mary Jean Millsap, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 20, 2018.

She was born September 9, 1929 in Yakima, WA; the second of five daughters of Omar and Marie (Adams) Hudson.

Mary lived her younger years in Green River, WY.  Following World War II, Mary married Gerald Millsap. They had two daughters - Barb and...

H. D. "Jack" Ostergard

H. D. "Jack" Ostergard

May 16, 2018

Harry Dale “Jack” Ostergard passed away on May 16, 2018 after a brief illness.

Book Signing will be on Thursday, June 21, 2018, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, NE.

A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at...

Robert Farnstrom

Robert Farnstrom

May 15, 2018

Robert Farnstrom, 63, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 15, 2018 in Lincoln, NE.

Robert was born in Hood River, Oregon on June 22, 1954 son of Charles and Marjorie Farnstrom.

Robert graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1972. In his free time he enjoyed repairing old hand clocks and watches.  He worked...

Shirley Baxter

Shirley Baxter

May 15, 2018

Shirley E Baxter, 82, of Cozad, Nebraska, died May 15, 2018 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born March 23, 1936 in Frankfort, KS, daughter of Linley and Agnes (Roush) Woodyard.

Shirley grew up in Blue Rapids, KS and graduated from high school.  Shirley was married to Harry Baxter Sr. and they had...

Karla Bryant

Karla Bryant

Apr 29, 2018

Karla Lynn Bryant, 68, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 29, 2018 in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born April 2, 1950 in Lexington, NE, daughter of Paul and Lola (Tharp) Heins.

Karla lived in the Cozad area until moving to Gothenburg in 1967. She attended school at District 29 south of Cozad and Cozad High School...

Gary Jaretsky

Gary Jaretsky

Apr 25, 2018

Gary Paul Jaretsky, 38, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 25, 2018 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born June 29, 1979 in Goshen, NY, son of Kenneth and Sharon (Maizel) Jaretsky.

Gary grew up in Newburg, NY.  He served his country in the US Air Force from 2000 to 2015 and was released from the Air...

James (Jim) Keiser

James (Jim) Keiser

Apr 7, 2018

James Alan "Opie" Keiser, 49, of Victor, Idaho, formerly of Gothenburg, NE died April 7, 2018 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

He was born June 29, 1968 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Willard and Laura (Tuttle)  Keiser.  Growing up on the family farm, Jim enjoyed the cows but didn't really care for farming.  Jim graduated from Gothenburg High...

Leroy Cyriacks

Leroy Cyriacks

Apr 7, 2018

LeRoy Edward Cyriacks, 85, of Grand Island, formerly of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 7, 2018 in Grand Island.

He was born September 19, 1932 on the family farm near Gothenburg, son of Albert and Margaret Cyriacks.

In 1953, LeRoy joined the Army and served as a confinement specialist for two years.  While serving his country...

Ruth Miller

Ruth Miller

Apr 7, 2018

Ruth May Miller, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died April 7, 2018 in Gothenburg, NE. She was born October 28, 1926 in Farnam, NE, daughter of Earl and May (Murray) Smallfoot. Ruth grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High with the class of 1945. She married Earl Miller on May 16, 1947 at Lexington, NE and they moved...

Franklin Daub

Franklin Daub

Mar 22, 2018

Franklin  Daub, 59, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 22, 2018 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born October 3, 1958 in Riffle, CO, son of Allan and Susan (Mudick) Daub. Frank's father was employed by the RioGrande Railroad and the family moved often thru out Colorado as a result of his father's job. Frank worked at Henderson Mine in...

Lois Austin

Lois Austin

Mar 21, 2018

Lois Rose Austin, 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 21, 2018 at Gothenburg Health. She was born February 19, 1927 in Traer, KS, daughter of Fred and Gertrude Leitner. Lois loved gardening and enjoyed spending time in her backyard. Her main interest was caring for her husband Mac and son Tim. She loved her dog Reggie, and all of...

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