Carl Snell, age 74
Carl L. Snell, 74, of Chappell, Nebraska passed away February 19th, 2026 at Sedgwick County Hospital. The family was present when Carl passed away. Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys and grandkids. He enjoyed sharing his love of auto mechanics with his sons. Carl was the youngest son of Verling and Ferne L. (Newman) Snell. He was born in Wood River, Nebraska. He attended school and... Read More
Gordon Hyde, age 92
Gordon C. Hyde, born March 23, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2026. On December 30, 1952, he married his grade school sweetheart Roberta Inez (Dowse) Hyde, his wife of 73 years. Together they built a steady, supportive family life grounded in commitment and shared values. He was proud of his daughter and twin sons. Gordon was raised on the family farm near Comstock, Ne... Read More
Barbara Patterson, age 88
Barbara Fay Connell Patterson, 88, of Callaway, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. She was born on October 19, 1937, in McPherson County to Daniel Errold and Lena Fay (Paxton) Connell. She was raised on a ranch in Thomas County that was owned by her uncle Chet Paxton, and that her dad was a foreman of. The family later moved to a ranch of their own... Read More
Kristen Orlowski, age 39
Memorial services for Kristen M. Orlowski, age 39, of Madison, Nebraska will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. Reverend Todd Kollbaum will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Resseguie Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. Krist... Read More
Vickie Osborn, age 74
Vickie Osborn, age 74, of Callaway, NE passed away February 17, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. Vickie Gale (Scott) Osborn was born on December 24, 1951, in Kearney, NE to Henry and Marjorie (Owen) Scott. Vickie grew up in the Oconto area. She attended and graduated from Platte Valley High School in Shelton. After high school she went on and got her BSN in Nursing. Vickie was united ... Read More
Karl Reinhard, age 89
Karl Lee Reinhard, born on January 6, 1937, in Callaway, Nebraska, to John and Maxine Reinhard; passed away on February 12, 2026, in the same beloved town. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who left behind a legacy of hard work, passion for nature, and a commitment to family. Karl graduated from Callaway High School and soon after embarked on a lifelong career... Read More
Bob Woodward, age 93
Bob Woodward went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2026, at Brookstone View in Broken Bow surrounded by family. Robert “Bob” Woodward was born on September 23, 1932, in Brewster, Nebraska. He was one of nine children born to Edward and Anna (Motyka) Woodward. Bob attended school at Brewster through the 11th grade. He dropped out of school and continued his education... Read More
Marlene Wiese, age 88
Marlene J. Wiese age 88 of Kearney, formerly of Ansley, NE passed away on February 13, 2026, at the Mt. Carmel Care Home in Kearney, NE. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. A visitation will be held on Friday morning at 9:30 AM prior to the services. Memorials are suggested to the family. Burial will follow at th... Read More
Marilyn Catlett, age 88
Marilyn Catlett age 88, of Broken Bow, NE passed away February 14, 2026, at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the Custer Center Cemetery west of Broken Bow. A coffee will follow the Burial at the Evangelical Free Church. Memorials are suggested to the American ... Read More
Richard Macke, age 76
Richard Lee Macke passed away on February 11, 2026, in his home surrounded by family. Richard Lee Macke was born on August 21, 1949, to Edgar and Pauline (Boyer) Macke in Mullen, Nebraska. Known to most as Dick, he grew up in Mullen and graduated from Mullen Public Schools in 1967. Dick attended Doane College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. After college, he returned to the... Read More
