Lana Pearman, age 74
Lana Kay Pearman, 74, of Olathe, KS, passed away on 11/22/2025. Lana was born May 4, 1951, in Broken Bow, NE, the daughter of Olen Olson and Dorothy (Daily) Olson. Lana spent her early years in the Anselmo/Merna area until Olen’s death. Dorothy later married Eugene James and the family moved to a ranch north of Mullen, NE. Lana graduated from Mullen High School in 1969, then... Read More
Bill Salazar age 71
William “Bill” Salazar, age 71, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, in Ord, NE, at Arbor Care. He was born in Wheatland, Wyoming, to Placido Jesus “Jess” and Jennie (Otero) Salazar and was the 10 th of 12 children, growing up surrounded by a large, loving family. Bill married the love of his life, Mary Salazar. He was the devoted father of Mandy (Andy) Hollan... Read More
Gloria Lehmkuhler, age 75
Gloria Jean Lehmkuhler, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. She listened to the Husker volleyball game and, shortly after, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to. Born on December 12, 1949, to Irvin and Lillian Whipple, Gloria grew up with strong roots in faith, family, ... Read More
Wayne Wells, age 75
Wayne Wells age 75, of Taylor, NE, passed away on November 8, 2025, at the CHI Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Memorial services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Loup County Event Center in Taylor, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Loup County Fire and Rescue Squad or Taylor Build Better Together. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online words o... Read More
Duane Beck, age 93
Duane W. Beck age 93, of Oconto NE, passed away at home on November 10, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held on November 17, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow with burial following at the Broken Bow Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are planned to the Central Plains Home Health & Hospice of Cozad, NE; Oconto Rescue Unit or to the family to be design... Read More
Randy Rhoad, age 75
Randy Ray Rhoad, age 75, of Sargent, Nebraska, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Sargent. Randy was born on August 26, 1950, in McCook, Nebraska, to Donal and Dorothy (Fekkers) Rhoad. He graduated from Sargent High School in 1968, where he was recognized in Who’s Who Among American High School Students. Randy attended Hastings College, Chadron State College, and Central Community College... Read More
Julie Brown, age 75
Julie Ann Brown, 75, passed away on November 2, 2025 at the Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, where she had lived for the past several months. Julie was born on March 15, 1950 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to William Joseph and Thelma Eunice (Will) Zielenbach. She was the fourth of six children, arriving after older sister, Diane, brothers, David and William, and before brothers ... Read More
David Peterson, age 45
David Allen Peterson age 45 of Broken Bow passed away on November 8, 2025, from injuries in an automobile accident. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Broken Bow with Father Joseph Hannappel officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Wednesday evening 5:... Read More
Barbara Izer, age 74
Barbara Jo Izer, age 74, passed away at home in Broken Bow, Nebraska on the 6 th of November 2025. Barb was born December 15, 1950, in Waterloo, Iowa to parents George “Sid” Izer and Florence (Hayes) Izer. Barb is survived by her husband David Gibson, son Zachery (Sallinna) Izer-Gibson and grandchildren Isabella Torres and Russel Izer-Gibson, daughter Jessica (Brad) Baker and grandch... Read More
LaVerne "Bud" Knispel, age 96
LaVerne Fred Knispel passed away at the age of 96 at the Central Nebraska Veteran's Home in Kearney, Nebraska on November 4, 2025. LaVerne Fred Knispel (affectionally known as "Bud") was born on August 4, 1929, in rural Cozad to Clara (Knoop) Knispel and William Knispel. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Buffalo, Nebraska. Bud joined the Navy in July 1948, in Omah... Read More
