Jim Larsen, age 71
Herbert James “Jim” Larsen, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on August 23, 2025, as a result of an automobile accident. Jim was born on January 7, 1954, in Oregon City, Oregon, to Lester and Vivian (Laymaster) Larsen. He grew up in Broken Bow, Nebraska and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1973. After high school, Jim worked at the Becton Dickinson plant and joined the ... Read More
Shari Bishop, age 83
Sharroll “Shari” A. Bishop age 83, formerly of Taylor, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the Cedars at Broadwell Care Home in Grand Island. A memorial service will be held on Friday August 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Taylor Assembly of God Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is assisting the family. Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at govierbrothers.com... Read More
Jerry Poland, age 73
Jerry Poland age 73 of Sargent, NE passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, on Pamela’s birthday. After a long battle with cancer. They are dancing together again. Jerry Gordon Poland was born on February 9, 1952, at home in Sargent, NE to Gean and Mary (Johnson) Poland. Jerry was united in marriage to Pamela Genn on January 6, 1976. To this union three children were born, John Mason, Debra, a... Read More
Ada VanDiest, age 89
Ada B. VanDiest, of Taylor passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska at the age of 89. Ada Bell was born October 28, 1935, at her family home 17 miles west of Taylor, Nebraska to Melvin and Delphia (Dilsaver) Stone. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at a country school in Loup County then graduated from Taylor High School. ... Read More
Donna Jacobsen, age 90
Donna Jacobsen, age 90 of Norwich NY, stepped into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on August 19, 2025. What began as faith has now become sight. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Broken Bow Evangelical Free Church. Interment will follow at Round Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. a... Read More
Cindy Larsen, age 69
Cynthia (Cindy) Leigh (Wolsleben) Larsen age 68 of Broken Bow died Friday, August 22, 2025, surrounded by family, after 8 years of a hard-fought battle with cancer. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 27 at 11:00 AM at the Presbyterian Church in Broken Bow with luncheon to follow at the 4-H Building at the Custer County Fairgrounds. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 26 at ... Read More
Patricia “Pat” Behrends, age 88
Patricia “Pat” L. Behrends, 88, of Grand Island, NE passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, with her family by her side. Funeral Services will be at 10 AM on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Trinity Methodist Church in Gollaher Chapel - Grand Island, NE with Reverend April Wegehaupt officiating. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the s... Read More
Craig Downey, age 53
Craig Edward Downey "Skid", 53, passed away on August 16, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1971, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to Richard and Patsy Downey, who survive him. Craig was a proud father to his three children: Cade, Lydia, and Casey. He is also survived by his seven brothers, Tom, Mark, Steve, Dave, Greg, Matt, and Tim. Craig graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of ... Read More
Harold Koch, age 81
Harold E. Koch age 81 of Broken Bow died Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Jennie Melham Medical Center after a brief illness. Harold requested cremation. A private family graveside memorial services with military honors for Harold. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 11:30 am at the Christian Life Center at 204 North 5th Ave Broken Bow, NE. Memorials are suggested to t... Read More
Danny Woolstrum, age 67
Danny was born in Broken Bow, NE on December 18th, 1957, to Harry and Ina Faye Woolstrum, the 2nd of five children. He attended Ansley Public School all 13 years and graduated in 1976. The friendships he made during those years lasted a lifetime. He was a boy scout and played baseball, football, and ran track. He was also in several high school musical groups, it was said he used to... Read More
