Katrina "Kat" Thomas, age 47
Katrina "Kat" Thomas, 47, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb. She was born on November 30, 1977, to Tim and Pat Thomas. She graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1996. She received a bachelor's degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University and an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services from Southeast Community College, graduating with distinction. She most ... Read More
Duane Reynolds, age 90
Duane Reynolds, 90, of Litchfield, passed away Friday morning, October 10, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mason City First Baptist Church with Jeff Goss officiating. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Cemetery. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Wednesday, October 15th, from 5:00 to 7:00 ... Read More
Becky Jean (Rutherbories) Primus, age 62
Becky Jean (Ruterbories) Primus, age 62, of Sargent, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her home at 9:16 p.m., Friday, October 10, 2025. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Services will conclude in the chapel. Online words of remembrance or encouragement may be left at govierbrothers.com. Donations may be made i... Read More
Lynn Biltoft, age 52
Lynn Biltoft, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. His sudden departure has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held Wednesday, October 15th @ 1pm @ First United Methodist Church, Columbus. In honor of his memory, the family encourages everyone ... Read More
Mary Kay Price, age 90
Mary Kay (Downey) Price was born on July 13, 1935, in Anselmo, NE to Paul and Mabel (Kettleborough) Downey, and was called to her eternal home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Mary Kay was a devoted Wife, Mom, Grandma Mackey, Great-Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She grew up in Anselmo, NE until the age of five, when she moved to San Diego, CA with her family. The family moved back to Me... Read More
Scott Kratzer, age 57
Scott Alan Kratzer, 57, of Amherst, passed away October 7, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, October 16, 2025, at Kearney eFree Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, October 15, 2025, at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The ... Read More
Freddie Leibhart, age 79
Freddie Dean Leibhart, age 79, was peacefully taken to rest on October 5, 2025. Freddi was born on September 19, 1946, near Callaway, Nebraska, Freddie was the beloved son of Fredrick Willard and Helen Louise (Nelson) Leibhart. Affectionately known as “Big Fred,” he received his early education in rural Custer County and graduated from Oconto High School in 1965. On January 16, 1966, Fr... Read More
Chad Carson, age 55
Chad Dean Carson, born May 2nd, 1970, in Bassett, NE, left this world at 55 years of age and was sent to his eternal home. He was the loving father to Jake and Chase and the beloved son of Dan and Shirley Carson. Chad grew up in the beautiful Sandhills on Carson Ranch. At an early age, Chad had a love for airplanes which eventually landed him at Spartan College of Aerona... Read More
Carol Hiser, age 74
Carol Ann (Tierney) Hiser, born September 18, 1951, in Broken Bow to C.A. and Evelyn Tierney, passed away at her home in Grand Island. She received her education at Broken Bow High School and graduated in 1969, then attended Chadron State College. Carol married and had two children, Christy and Shad. She pursued and received a college degree in Business in 1... Read More
Bill Baxter, age 46
Bill Baxter, age 46, of Broken Bow, NE passed away October 1, 2025, at his home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Broken Bow Municipal Auditorium. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Family. The family requests casual attire. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5 th , from 4:00 to 6:00 P... Read More
