Darlene Bessie Wolsleben age 98
Broken Bow, NE- Darlene Bessie Wolsleben age 98 of Broken Bow, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Brookestone View Care Home in Broken Bow. Darlene was born on May 21, 1928, at Sargent, Nebraska to Oscar and Eva (Grisham) Anderson at her Uncle Ray and Aunt Bessie’s home. She grew up in Sargent and attended Sargent schools. Right out of school Darlene went to work for the phone company as an... Read More
Raymond Sheldon age 79
Raymond Sheldon age 79 of Sargent, NE passed away on June 10, 2026, at the Nebraska Veterans Health Care in Grand Island, NE. Raymond Lee Sheldon was born on February 27, 1947, in Loup County, NE to Wilson E. and Ruby M. (Wurst) Sheldon. Raymond grew up in the Madison Square community area, graduating from Loup County High School. Raymond was drafted into the US Army. After serving his country,... Read More
Deanna Goble, age 69
Deanna Kay (Seevers) Goble, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 8, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on January 29, 1957, in Merna, Nebraska, Deanna's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and artistic expression. Born on January 27, 1957, in Merna, NE, Deanna was the cherished daughter of Eugene (Gene) and Margaret (Markie) Seevers. ... Read More
Paul Lavern Schmitz, age 82
Paul Lavern Schmitz passed away on April 27, 2026, in College Park, Maryland after an extended illness. Born to Frank and Irene (Barrett) Schmitz, he grew up in Merna, Nebraska and spent his youth tending the family ranch. He graduated from Merna High School in 1962. From 1963 until 1967 he served in the United States Air Force and was awarded a Commendation Medal for his service. Later, on the... Read More
Gregory Allyn Pierce, age 71
Gregory Allyn Pierce of Oconto, NE passed away on June 5, 2026. Gregory was born on December 22, 1955, in Callaway to Allyn and Shirley (Lichtenberger) Pierce, the oldest of four children. He graduated from Callaway High School in 1974. While in high school he was selected to tour Europe in his junior year as a member of the American Youth Symphonic Band and Chorus and was named Nebraska�... Read More
Florence "Marla" Krout, age 81
Florence “Marla” Krout, age 81, a longtime resident of Arnold, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center where she had resided in recent years. A memorial service celebrating Marla’s life will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM. at the Arnold Baptist Church. Visitation and a time to greet the family will take place prior to the service at 9:30 A.M. ... Read More
Ann Bell, age 81
Ann Bell lived an extraordinary life. Born Elizabeth Ann on January 2, 1944, in Wichita, Kansas (though, as her family would say, never call her Elizabeth), she could not have imagined the many places life would take her. Her remarkable journey truly began when she married the love of her life, John Bell, on June 19, 1965. Their love story became their guiding light and remained a constant t... Read More
Doris David, age 90
Doris Evelyn David, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with her family by her side while residing at her daughter’s home near Berwyn, Nebraska at the age of 90. Doris Evelyn was born on February 14, 1936, in Neligh, Nebraska, the daughter of Elmer E. and Dorothy D. (Senn) Welch. She received her education at Bartlett, Nebraska and Kennewick, Washing... Read More
Loretta Epp, age 60
Loretta Epp, age 60, passed away on May 23, 2026, at her home near Brewster. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Brewster Community Building. Memorials are suggested to the Brewster Volunteer Fire Department. Govier Brothers Mortuary of Broken Bow is assisting the family. Words of encouragement and remembrance can be left at govierbrothers.co... Read More
Iona Fisher, age 92
Iona M. Fisher, age 92, of Callaway, Nebraska, peacefully passed away at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 27, 1933, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to John and Lily (Dovenbarger) Parkhurst, Iona grew up attending public schools in Brady. She devoted over 30 years of her career to Becton Dickinson while residing in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Later, she moved ... Read More
