Mary Heim, age 82
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Heim, who left this world peacefully on March 9, 2026, surrounded by loving family. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, and nana. Mary was born May 21, 1943, in Broken Bow to Ellis and Doris (Anderson) Wilmoth. She attended New Hope and Keota rural grade schools and graduated from Merna High School in 19... Read More
Thomas Langrud, age 94
Thomas Arden Langrud passed away on March 6, 2026, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska, after a short illness, with his wife Mary (Betty) at his side. He was born on February 19, 1932, on the family homestead near Lougheed, Alberta, Canada to Norwegian parents Knute and Kristine (Wold) Langrud. Thomas is very proud of his Norwegian and Canadian heritage. He atten... Read More
Paul Mills, age 90
Paul Martin Mills age 90 of Broken Bow, NE passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Brookestone View. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the Westerville Cemetery with Military Honors at 1:30 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Westerville Cemetery or the Broken Bow Library. A visitation and tim... Read More
Marland "Jay" Peterson, age 81
Marland (Jay) Peterson of Elim Valley passed away on February 25, 2026, doing what he loved, driving around the countryside to visit one of his usual stops. He will always be remembered for not knowing a stranger and giving everyone he loved a little bit of grief. He was born June 18, 1944 just 15 minutes after his twin sister Kay at his grandma and grandpa Rimpley’s home in Arnold. He was th... Read More
Elizabeth (Betty) Larson, age 89
Elizabeth (Betty) Larson age 89 of Arnold, formerly of Omaha passed away on Saturday February 21, 2026, at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, Nebraska surrounded by family. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Arnold, NE with Father Mike Pampara celebrant. The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed at govierbrothers.com Inur... Read More
Donna Cardoza, age 86
Donna J. Cardoza, age 86, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 27, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1940, at Mercy Hospital in Merced, California to Henry and Frances "Irene" (Young) Thomas of Winton, California. Donna is survived by her daughter Daffiney Cardoza of Hilmar, California, and son Mark {Kelly) Cardoza of Broken Bow, Nebraska, as well a... Read More
Bertha "Bert" Downing, age 73
Bertha “Bert” Maude Downing, age 73, a wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska. Born on August 20, 1952, in Alliance, Nebraska, Bertha was the daughter of Ray and Leon Bassett. She graduated from Hyannis High School and subsequently embraced a life dedicated to her family and the nurturing of the... Read More
Jimmie Kennedy, age 94
Jimmie Dean Kennedy was born May 3, 1931, to Glenneth and Rosia (Duryea) Kennedy. He passed away at the age of 94, February 24, 2026 after a short stay in a memory care location in Kearney, Ne. Up to and until his passing he had enjoyed celebrating with generations of family. Jim was the eldest of four boys followed by Cleve, Ronald and Larry. His early years were spent in and around M... Read More
Gayle Frosh, age 91
Gayle Frosh age 91 of Stapleton, NE passed away on February 17, 2026, at Maples at Centennial in North Platte, NE. Gayle June (Henry) Frosh was born on December 17, 1934, on a family farm in Logan County, NE on Garfield Table to Frank and Dorothy (Maize) Henry. Gayle grew up on the farm helping with whatever needed done along with her brothers Robert and James, and sister Judy whom s... Read More
Michael Gillming, age 74
Michael D. Gillming, age 74, of Litchfield, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard, NE. Burial will follow in the Sweetwater Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1 st , from... Read More
