Kendri Selko, age 12
Kendri Skye Selko, age 12, passed away at home on February 11th at 8:48 AM. Kendri was surrounded by family as she peacefully went to her eternal home in heaven after a courageous two-year battle with osteosarcoma. Though her time here was far too short, the beauty, joy, and her red-headed fierceness she brought into the world will remain forever. Kendri was a true warrior and our forever hero. No... Read More
James "Jim" Keyser, age 90
James Melvin “Jim” Keyser, age 90, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away February 11, 2026, at Syracuse, NE. Jim was born January 13, 1936, in a sod house west of Arnold in Logan County, NE, the son of Melvin Emmett and Clara (Schroeder) Keyser. He was the oldest of five boys. He attended Powell Canyon country school near Arnold through the eighth grade, and public schools in Arnold and Broken Bow. ... Read More
Isaiah McFarland, age 19
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Isaiah Elias McFarland on February 7th, 2026. Who was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, boyfriend, and grandson. This young man has blessed so many lives. Isaiah was born June 7th, 2006, at Richmond, California to the parents of Gloria McFarland and Bobby McFarland. He was a handsome bundle of joy and grew up to be a handful, sassy, stubborn, ... Read More
Shelly Slagle, age 65
Shelly Slagle, age 65 of Sargent, NE, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Kearney, Nebraska. Born on June 11, 1960, in Sargent, Shelly spent his formative years in his hometown, where he graduated from Sargent High School. Following high school, he pursued further education at North Platte College, eventually making a significant move to Arizona. Shelly's professional journey began with owning... Read More
Roger Russell, age 76
Roger Russell age 76, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away February 4, 2026, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Broken Bow United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Free Methodist Church or the Broken Bow Rural Fire Board. A visitation and time to greet... Read More
Doris Hurlburt, age 94
Doris Hurlburt age 94 of Thermopolis, WY, passed away on January 31, 2026. Doris A Hurlburt (Ruffer), age 94, passed away peacefully after a full life on January 31, 2026, in Thermopolis, Wy. Born on March 23, 1931, in Wauseon, Ohio, Doris was the daughter of Ben and Helen Ruffer. The family moved from Ohio to Adrian, Michigan where she spent her early years and graduated. With a passion fo... Read More
Ralph Hansen, age 69
Ralph Carl Hansen passed away in Pensacola, FL on January 27, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on July 27, 1956, in Pontiac, MI, to Carl and Julia Hansen. Ralph spent his formative years in the Waterford, MI area, where he distinguished himself as a student, graduating #5 in his class from Milford High School in 1974. His passion for performance began early, as he actively participated ... Read More
Troy Safranek, age 52
Troy Safranek age 52, of Merna, NE passed away on January 29, 2026, at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Broken Bow Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, NE. Luncheon after the service will be at the One Box Convention Center. A private burial will be held in the Merna Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Br... Read More
Larry Gene Leverington, Age 76
On January 26, 2026, Larry Gene Leverington (76 years old) passed away after battling cancer in Ainsworth, NE. He was born in Broken Bow, NE in 1949 to Glenard and Irene Leverington, and attended Broken Bow schools. He was a truck driver and a Navy veteran. Larry’s first marriage was with Melody Fisher and they had two children, Danny Leverington and Angela Hall. His 2nd marriage was with Cat... Read More
Kleo Dredla, age 88
Kleo Dredla, a beloved and dedicated music educator, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of harmony and passion. Over many years she inspired countless students bringing music to life as a teacher and private piano instructor in Hyannis, Ne. Kleo was born November 22, 1937, in Hyannis, Nebraska, to Paul and Bea (Frye) Evert, grew up in Hyannis and gradua... Read More
