Larry Ellison, age 77
Larry Dean Ellison was born April 3, 1949, west of Callaway, Nebraska, to Earl and Edna Ellison. He passed away on September 22, 2026. Larry attended Callaway schools and graduated with the class of 1967. After two years at Kearney State College, he farmed alongside his dad and later worked at Monroe's in Cozad. Larry married Judy Ball on November 17, 1973. Together they raised three children: ... Read More
Mildred Szwanek, age 96
Mildred Szwanek age 96, of Mullen, NE passed away on October 3, 2026. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:30 AM MT at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mullen, NE. Burial will follow in the Cedarview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Mullen EMT’s, Mullen Fire Department, St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Cedarview Cemetery. A visitation and time to greet the f... Read More
Danny Stefka, age 67
Danny Leroy Stefka, 67, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Swedish Hospital in Englewood, Colorado. At his request, cremation has taken place. Danny was born on November 22, 1958, in Comstock, Nebraska, to Eldon and Emma (Anderson) Stefka. He graduated from Sargent High School in 1977, where he was involved in FFA and participated in High School Band and Football. He l... Read More
Lonnie Hughes, age 86
Lonnie Leroy Hughes, longtime resident of Sargent, Nebraska, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on September 30, 2026, at his home at the age of 86. Lonnie was born July 29, 1940, at home north of Burwell, Nebraska, the son of Emmett E. and Mona E. (Conner) Hughes. He grew up near Ericson and Burwell and attended country school, often walking or riding a saddle horse 4½ miles t... Read More
Dorothy James, age 96
Dorothy D. James, age 96, of Mullen and North Platte, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Linden Court in North Platte. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Visitation and time to greet the family will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. A graveside service will be held... Read More
Jon Harding, age 80
Jon Harding was the second-born son of Forrest and Jean Harding of Mullen, born September 4, 1946, in Alliance. He grew up south of town on the family ranch, graduating from Mullen High School with the class of ’64. After a short time playing football at Hastings College, Jon enlisted in the Unites States Marine Corps and did two tours in Vietnam as a member of the elite USMC division of Firs... Read More
Javene Nielsen, age 83
Javene Nielsen age 83 of Broken Bow, NE, passed away on September 21, 2026. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Family for future designation. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Sunday, September 27th from 6... Read More
Robert "Bob" Christen, age 72
Robert Christen age 72, of Holdrege, NE, passed away on September 22, 2026, in Holdrege, NE. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo, NE. Burial will follow in the St. Anselm’s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Holdrege Lions Club. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Friday, September 25th... Read More
Georgia "Jo" Fuqua, age 78
Georgia Elizabeth Fuqua passed away Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at her home in Broken Bow, Nebraska. She was 77. Memorial services will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, Jo’s cremains will be inurned with her husband at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online words of re... Read More
Ellen Dennis, age 94
Ellen Jean (Turnquist) Dennis was born November 30, 1931, and died September 21, 2026, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney, Nebraska. She was 94 years of age. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM at the Arnold Community Bible Church in Arnold, NE. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Fire Department. A visitation and ti... Read More
