Marvel Mills, age 96
Marvel Marie (Brown) Mills died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska, on January 28, 2026. Marvel was born to Melton and Helga (Sorensen) Brown on June 4, 1929, near Fairfield, Nebraska. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1946 at the age of 16 and began her teaching career immediately following graduation —launching a lifelong passion for educ... Read More
Ralph Nansel, age 88
Ralph Alden Nansel age 88 of Arnold, NE, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, NE. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Arnold Cemetery, United Methodist Church of Arnold, Callaway Good Life Center, or the Donor’s choice... Read More
Margaret Divine, age 60
Margaret Ann Divine age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Sargent, Nebraska on Monday January 26, 2026, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Mrs. Divine was born on July 6th, 1965, in Denver, Colorado to Victor “Vic” and Margaret “Joan” (Emerson) Lenstrom. In the fall of 1969, her family moved from Denver to Her father Vic’s childhood home of Comstock, ... Read More
Fletcher Ray Weich
Fletcher Ray Weich was born silent on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair, NE. Fletcher was deeply treasured and longed-for first-born son of Randy and Peggy Weich. We spent so many months preparing for his arrival, and we were so excited when the day finally arrived. Our family was not prepared to lose our precious baby so soon, but we are ete... Read More
Bennett "Ben" Gilligan, age 66
Funeral Services for Ben Gilligan age 66 of Anselmo will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo. Inurnment will be in St. Anselm’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to Anselmo Volunteer Fire Department and St. Anselm’s Building Fund. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary on Tuesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A ... Read More
Charlotte Amsberry, age 95
Charlotte Amsberry age 95 of Ansley, NE passed away on January 19, 2026, at the Kinship Pointe Northridge in Kearney, NE. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Ansley Community Church in Ansley, NE. The service will be livestreamed at govierbrothers.com. A private burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ansley Community Church... Read More
Raymond "Shorty" Baxter, age 83
Raymond “Shorty” Baxter age 83 of Broken Bow passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Brookestone View Care Home in Broken Bow. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. A private family service will be held on Thursday. Memorials are suggested to the family. Govier Brothers Mortuary is... Read More
Thomas Richter, age 80
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Thomas Lee Richter, 80 years old, on December 30, 2025, at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, NE, who went home to be with his Lord. Known by many as “Tom” he was the son of the late Edward and Edna (Suntken) Richter. Born on August 14, 1945. November 21, 2025, Tom had a stroke while working on the farm. He was taken to t... Read More
William Milligan, age 97
William Milligan age 97 of Huson, MT formerly of Arnold area passed away on December 26, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Thursday January 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Arnold Cemetery at Arnold, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary is assisting the family.... Read More
Reta Miller, age 97
Reta Miller age 97 of Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held on Friday January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. The burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday January 15, 9 AM to 5 PM at Govier Brothers. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home. Words of remembrance and encouragement can be left a... Read More
