Honoring the Lives of Loved Ones

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

Randy Callahan

Randy Callahan

Nov 5, 2023

 

Randy Lee Callahan, 65, of Gothenburg, NE, died November 5, 2023 in Gothenburg, NE. 

He was born February 3, 1958 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Bert and Carrie J. Callahan.

Randy was born in Gothenburg and raised in Brady, where he graduated from Brady High School in 1977. Randy worked for Dawson County Department of Roads for many years.

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Ramona Ollendorf

Ramona Ollendorf

Oct 23, 2023

 

Ramona Joyce (Hudson) Ollendorf, 88 passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023 after a brief stay at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska. 

She was born south of Cozad, Nebraska on August 28, 1935, the daughter of Guy and Astrid T Hudson. She married Robert (Bob) Charles Ollendorf on August 27, 1955. Ramona is survived by her three daughters,...

Dean Jensen

Dean Jensen

Oct 10, 2023

Harold "Dean" Jensen, 88, of Cozad, NE, died October 10, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.  

He was born on July 2, 1935 in Darr, NE, the son of Harold A. and Helen I. (Sill) Jensen.

Dean was married to Yolonda Pfeiffer on January26,1968 in North Platte, NE. He dedicated his career to custom harvesting and spent...

Kent Peterson

Kent Peterson

Oct 8, 2023

 

Kent Craig Peterson, 90, of Gothenburg went on to his Heavenly Home on Oct 8, 2023. Kent was born on the family farm, 12 miles north of Brady, NE, in Wild Horse Valley, to Ernest and Susie (Craig) Peterson. 

He attended Spannuth Country School, through the 8th grade and then went on to Brady High School, where he  graduated...

Larry Malcom

Larry Malcom

Oct 5, 2023

 

Larry Malcom, 83, of Cozad, Nebraska, died October 5, 2023 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE with family by his side.  

He was born on February 13th, 1940, in Custer County north of Cozad, NE, to Arven Sr. and Alice (Melstrom) Malcom.  After graduating from Cozad High School, Larry worked for a plumbing company in Cozad and served...

Roger Aden

Roger Aden

Oct 1, 2023

 

 

Roger Aden, 93, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 1, 2023 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.  

He was born to Arthur and Hanna Aden in Gothenburg on March 22, 1930 along with his twin brother Rodney.  Roger attended school in the Gothenburg area and was drafted in July of 1951.  He served his country in Korea until...

Stephen "Steve" Hecox

Stephen "Steve" Hecox

Sep 29, 2023

 

Stephen (Steve) David Hecox, age 78 and lifelong resident of Gothenburg, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. He was born on April 6, 1945 in Grand Island, NE.  He was the middle of three children born to Richard and Esther (Davis) Hecox.  He was raised and began his educational...

Eric VanOverbeke

Eric VanOverbeke

Sep 28, 2023

 

Eric Paul VanOverbeke died on September 28, 2023, at the age of 50. He was born and raised in Gothenburg, Nebraska. He graduated from Gothenburg High School and attended Central Community College.

Eric trained as a landscaper and gardener, and was happy when working outside, building landscapes and berms for family and others, and planting trees and shrubs. As...

Kenneth Baker

Kenneth Baker

Sep 27, 2023

 

Kenneth L. Baker, 65, of North Platte, Nebraska, died September 27, 2023 in North Platte, Nebraska.

Kenneth was born March 3, 1958 in Grand Island, NE, son of Roland Baker and Lavonne (Strong) Baker. 

Kenneth grew up in Boulder, Colorado, and graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder. Growing up he would spend summers with his grandparents in Gothenburg...

Richard "Dick" Edson

Richard "Dick" Edson

Sep 21, 2023

 

Richard Edson, 89, of Gothenburg, NE, surrounded by family, went to be with his Heavenly Father on September 21, 2023 in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born on the family farm April 8, 1934 north of Gothenburg, NE, son of Chris and Esther Edson.

He was a member over the years of both the Evangelical Free Church and United Methodist...

Karen Kroeker

Karen Kroeker

Sep 18, 2023

 

Karen Willa Kroeker, 67, of Brady, Nebraska, died September 18, 2023 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born July 8, 1956 in Kearney, NE, daughter of Willard and Marian (Jensen) Kroeker.

Karen grew up in the Kearney area and graduated from Kearney High School in 1974. Karen married William (Bill) Clark and to this union four...

Edward Elmer Claflin

Edward Elmer Claflin

Sep 16, 2023

 

Edward Elmer Claflin, 88, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, passed away September 16, 2023 at Gothenburg Health in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born February 3, 1935 at home near Stockville, NE, son of Wayne and Fay Claflin.

Ed was a member of Nebraska State Callers, and Caller Lab. He enjoyed calling Square Dancing, doing woodworking, collecting, hunting, fishing, camping. On June...

Sharon Bennett

Sharon Bennett

Sep 13, 2023

Sharon Bennett, 84, of Orlando, Florida, died peacefully in her home in Orlando, Florida on September 13, 2023.She was born February 17, 1939 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of Edmond and Dorothy C. Aden.  Sharon grew up in Gothenburg and graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1957.  Shortly thereafter she moved to Denver, Colorado and became a flight attendant for Frontier...

Leonard Franzen

Leonard Franzen

Sep 13, 2023

 

Leonard Eugene Franzen, 95, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 13, 2023, at Hilltop Estates, in Gothenburg, NE.

He was born November 27, 1927 in Gothenburg, NE, son of M.G. and Helen Franzen.

Leonard grew up in the Gothenburg area and attended Etna School and 81 R schools before graduating from Gothenburg High School. Leonard married Esther Marie Jensen on...

Ronald Hudson

Ronald Hudson

Sep 11, 2023

Ronald “Ron” E. Hudson, 79, of Shelton, NE died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the  American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating. Burial will take place in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4...

Betty Cura-Castillo

Betty Cura-Castillo

Sep 10, 2023

 

Betty Cura-Castillo, 82, of Gothenburg, NE, passed away September 10, 2023, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Betty was born in Bakersfield, California to Camille Beatrice (Keough) and Roy Hunnicutt on July 10, 1941. She graduated Bakersfield High in 1959. Betty lived in Bakersfield until she married Robert (Bob) Hockett on August 2, 1959 at the old church in...

Susan Carr

Susan Carr

Aug 28, 2023

 

Susan Carr, “Sue” or “Susie”, a beloved resident of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023. Born on March 31, 1954, in North Platte, Susan's life was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

With a deep sense of pride for her hometown, Sue attended and graduated from high school...

Ryan Nelson Roesner

Ryan Nelson Roesner

Aug 27, 2023

 

Ryan Nelson Roesener, of Gothenburg, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at the young age of 32. He is survived his mother Tami Moser of Lincoln, NE and his brother Jake (Sarah) Moser of Lincoln, NE; half sister Carlie (Tyler) Gillett of Camby, IN.  He was preceded by his dad Scott Moser, grandma Carletta Trujillo and his great...

Janice Faye Gonzales

Janice Faye Gonzales

Aug 21, 2023

 

Janice Faye Gonzales, 80, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 21, 2023 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

Janice Faye Gonzales was born March 8, 1943 to Ed and Mabel (Franzen) Kuhlman in Gothenburg, NE. She grew up on a farm north of town with her three siblings Patricia, Don, and Rhonda. Janice attended Gothenburg High School, where she...

Berdine Norlander

Berdine Norlander

Aug 13, 2023

 

Berdine A. Norlander, 87, of Booneville, MS passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at her home. Funeral services are set for Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 3 pm at Magnolia Funeral Home - East. Visitation will be Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 1pm-3pm at Magnolia Funeral Home -East. Following services in Mississippi, Mrs. Norlander will be taken to...

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