Lynn Biltoft, age 52
Lynn Biltoft, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. His sudden departure has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held Wednesday, October 15th @ 1pm @ First United Methodist Church, Columbus. In honor of his memory, the family encourages everyone ... Read More
Mary Kay Price, age 90
Mary Kay (Downey) Price was born on July 13, 1935, in Anselmo, NE to Paul and Mabel (Kettleborough) Downey, and was called to her eternal home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Mary Kay was a devoted Wife, Mom, Grandma Mackey, Great-Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She grew up in Anselmo, NE until the age of five, when she moved to San Diego, CA with her family. The family moved back to Me... Read More
Scott Kratzer, age 57
Scott Alan Kratzer, 57, of Amherst, passed away October 7, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am, October 16, 2025, at Kearney eFree Church. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, October 15, 2025, at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The ... Read More
Freddie Leibhart, age 79
Freddie Dean Leibhart, age 79, was peacefully taken to rest on October 5, 2025. Freddi was born on September 19, 1946, near Callaway, Nebraska, Freddie was the beloved son of Fredrick Willard and Helen Louise (Nelson) Leibhart. Affectionately known as “Big Fred,” he received his early education in rural Custer County and graduated from Oconto High School in 1965. On January 16, 1966, Fr... Read More
Chad Carson, age 55
Chad Dean Carson, born May 2nd, 1970, in Bassett, NE, left this world at 55 years of age and was sent to his eternal home. He was the loving father to Jake and Chase and the beloved son of Dan and Shirley Carson. Chad grew up in the beautiful Sandhills on Carson Ranch. At an early age, Chad had a love for airplanes which eventually landed him at Spartan College of Aerona... Read More
Carol Hiser, age 74
Carol Ann (Tierney) Hiser, born September 18, 1951, in Broken Bow to C.A. and Evelyn Tierney, passed away at her home in Grand Island. She received her education at Broken Bow High School and graduated in 1969, then attended Chadron State College. Carol married and had two children, Christy and Shad. She pursued and received a college degree in Business in 1... Read More
Bill Baxter, age 46
Bill Baxter, age 46, of Broken Bow, NE passed away October 1, 2025, at his home in Broken Bow. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM at the Broken Bow Municipal Auditorium. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Family. The family requests casual attire. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 5 th , from 4:00 to 6:00 P... Read More
Janice Swick, age 82
Janice Swick, age 82 Funeral Services for Janice L. Swick, 82, of Norfolk will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services. A second funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Christ’s Church at Lillian in Lillian Township north of Broken Bow, NE. Visitation will be... Read More
Velma Taubenheim, age 93
Velma Lorraine Taubenheim, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, was called to her eternal home on September 29, 2025, at the age of 93. Visitation and funeral services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Broken Bow. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A service celebrating her life will take place on Saturday... Read More
Cecil Woodward, age 89
Cecil Edward Woodward, 89, of Callaway, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Callaway Good Life Center. He was born on September 19, 1936, in Callaway, Nebraska to Merril and Esther (Rarden) Woodward. He attended public school in Callaway and graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1954. Cecil enlisted in the United States Army in 1957 where he proudly serve... Read More
