Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

Nov 13, 2015

Delmar  Anderson, 86, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died November 13, 2015 in Gothenburg, NE.

Delmar Eugene Anderson was born 4th son of Henning G. and Alice (Sreves) Anderson on February 14, 1929, Valentine's Day (the day of the Chicago Massacre).  He grew up in Wild Horse Valley, attending Svea Dal Church and working for farmers in the valley....

Oct 31, 2015

John L. Schlake, 86, of Gothenburg, NE died October 31, 2015 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.

John was born April 20, 1929 in Jansen, NE, to John and Clara (Eisner) Schlake.  He grew up on a farm west of Plymouth, NE. John graduated from Plymouth High School in 1946.  Following high school  he worked as a pattern...

Oct 28, 2015

Loren R. Jorgensen, 87, of North Platte, formerly of Curtis, Nebraska, died October 28, 2015 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.

He was born October 30, 1927 in Curtis, NE, son of Jorgen Peter and Anna (Jepsen) Jorgensen.  Loren graduated from UNSA in Curtis in 1945.

Loren lived at Curtis until he went into...

Oct 25, 2015

Thomas Jerome Wilborn, Pastor, Father, Foodie, Comedic Genius, and Friend, died on Sunday, October 25, 2015.

Tommy was a man about God.

Born on May 17, 1955 to blue eyed Beauty, Carolyn Alice Lies, he lived and breathed the Catholic life amongst his many cousins in the Colwich and Wichita area....

Oct 24, 2015

Billy Jack Minges, 84, of Indianapolis, formerly of Farnam, Nebraska, died October 24, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN

He was born December 31, 1930 in Kansas City, MO, son of William Joseph Minges  and Edith Flora Minges.

Billy lived at Noel, MO, and moved to Concord, CA where he attended school.  He joined the US Air...

Oct 21, 2015

Mildred "Millie" Adkisson, 91, of Cozad, formerly of Farnam, Nebraska, died October 21, 2015 at the Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad, NE.

She was born July 28, 1924 at Orafino, NE, daughter of Richard Clifford and Julia Anna (McCarl)  McMichael.

Millie grew up south of Farnam on the McMichael homestead. She married Harold M. Adkisson...

Oct 21, 2015

Jeremy Michael Bartels, 36, of Brady, NE,was born June 4, 1979 in Scottsbluff, NE, and passed away unexpectedly at his home in Brady, NE on Oct 21, 2015. He was a graduate of the Brady High School class of 1997. Jeremy was united in marriage to Becky Stevens on August 8, 2008 at her parents home north of Brady.To...

Oct 17, 2015

Francis Osborn, 62, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 17, 2015 at his home in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born October 22, 1952 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Vance and Evelyn Osborn.

Francis grew up in Gothenburg and attended schools there. He joined the US Marines and served his country from 1973 to 1977. Francis worked...

Oct 10, 2015

Nancy Brian, 66, of Gothenburg, NE died October 10, 2015 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

She was born June 19, 1949 in Miami, FL.

Nancy was a true flower child.  She loved her family and friends. She took a special pride and joy in her grandchildren.  She loved family holidays, and cooking delicious...

Oct 6, 2015

Douglas Lee Schmeeckle, 62, of Cozad, Nebraska, died October 6, 2015 at UNMC in Omaha, NE.

Doug was born February 4, 1953 in Cozad, NE, son of Harold and Lorraine (Yuetter) Schmeeckle.

Doug grew up on the family farm south of Cozad. He received his associates degree in Veterinary Medicine from NCTA in Curtis, NE....

Oct 1, 2015

Donald L. Nordin, 87, of Gothenburg, NE, died October 1, 2015 at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital in Gothenburg, NE.

Don was born August 26, 1928 on the family farm in Custer County, son of Peter E. and Anna Marie (Larson) Nordin.

Don grew up on the family farm and graduated from Gothenburg High School with the...

Sep 25, 2015

Bernice Maline, 86, of Wallace, Nebraska, died September 25, 2015 at the North Platte Care Center in North Platte, NE.

She was born February 25, 1929 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of William H and Laura Belle (Rosser) Garrelts.  Bernice grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High.  In 1947 she married Stanley Maline; to this union...

Sep 24, 2015

Delvin Arthur Rabbass, MSG Delvin Arthur Rabbass enlisted in the Army upon graduation from Neligh, Nebraska, high school in 1954 and served 24 years until his retirement. During service to our country he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (5th AWD), Vietnam Armor Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, 5 Oversea Bars, Vietnam Service Medal,...

Sep 12, 2015

Cloid Eugene Schmitz, 89, of Curtis, Nebraska, died September 12, 2015 at his home in Curtis.

He was born October 11, 1925 southwest of Maywood, NE, son of Lawrence and Elsa May Schmitz.

Cloid grew up around Maywood and graduated from Maywood High School.  He married his wife Eva...

Sep 11, 2015

LaVon J. Pape, 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 11, 2015 at her home in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born June 27, 1926 in Cozad, NE, daughter of Johnny and Olive (Love)  Berryman.

LaVon grew up in Cozad and moved to Long Beach, California where she graduated from high school. She always felt Cozad was...

Sep 10, 2015

Larry A. Peterson, 74, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, ended his life’s journey on September 10, 2015 at the Gothenburg Memorial Hospital in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born January 15, 1941 on the family farm in Lincoln County, northwest of Gothenburg, NE.  He was the son of Alton and Anna (Stevens) Peterson.

Larry attended the North Vroman...

Sep 5, 2015

Edgar Ellert Boden, 84, of Brady, Nebraska, passed away on September 5, 2015 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Edgar was born August 29, 1931 to Henry Gade Boden and Anna Marie Franzen Boden in Gothenburg, NE.  He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church north of Gothenburg, NE.  Edgar attended grade school at Peru,...

Sep 4, 2015

Norrene Evangeline Bratten Anderson, age 89,  of Gothenburg, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2015.  She was born December 11, 1925 in Wild Horse Valley, north of Brady, to August Edward and Minnie Ruth Thompson Bratten, the second of four children. She attended Wild Horse Valley Country School and graduated from Brady High School in...

Aug 31, 2015

Rema Irene Kreis went to be with her Lord August 31, 2015 at Gothenburg, NE at the age of 80.

Rema was born on April 6, 1935 in Deermont, Tennessee to Gus E. and Ethel L. (Stewart) Headrick.

She was confirmed on December 26, 1948 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church. She attended school both at...

Aug 31, 2015

Calvin "Cal" Clinton Bowman, 90, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 31, 2015 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born November 10, 1924 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Lue "Brownie" and Villa (Schweelder) Bowman.

Cal grew up in Gothenburg and lived here his entire life except for his time in the US Army....