Mary Bonsack, age 62
Mary Alice Bonsack age 62, of Eddyville, NE passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Hospital. Mary Alice Bonack was born on November 25, 1963, to Bernard and Harriet (Pracht) Bonsack at the Callaway Hospital in Callaway, NE. She received her education at Lomax and later Sumner. Graduating in 1982. The family spent 15 years farming in the Oconto area. In 1978, they mov... Read More
Naomi Bramer, age 93
Naomi Bramer age 93, of Amherst, NE passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Bertrand Nursing Home on August 27, 2026. Born on July 4, 1933, in Weissert, NE. Naomi was the daughter of George and Agnes (Roy) Pirnie. She had four brothers and six sisters who proceeded her in death. Her early years were spent in Sargent, NE where she attended Sargent District 183. On November 9, 1955, she mar... Read More
Gail Elliott, age 89
Gail Jane (Harrold) Elliott, 89, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away peacefully on August 24th, 2026, in Fort Collins Colorado. The funeral service will be Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Burial at Kilfoil Township Cemetery, Custer County, Merna, Nebraska. A visitation will be held prior to the service on Thursday, from 10:00 till service time at Govier ... Read More
Riata Remund, age 19
It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Riata Remund (Snuggs, Little Sis, Tots, Rita, Lata, Ratata, Aunt Riata) announces Riata’s passing on August 19, 2026, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, after succumbing to injuries sustained from an automobile accident west of Arcadia, Nebraska, on August 16th. Riata’s wealth of friends and family were evident in the organ donor H... Read More
Winifred "Winnie" Cooley, age 89
Winifred “Winnie” Ann Cooley age 89 of Mullen passed away on August 17, 2026, at the Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM MT at the Cedarview Cemetery at Mullen. A visitation will be held on Monday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Mullen Methodist Ch... Read More
Carson Quackenbush, age 25
Carson William Quackenbush, 25, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, in Broken Bow, NE. Carson was born on October 23, 2000, to Brad and Darla Quackenbush in Kearney, NE. From a young age, Carson was vivacious and full of stories, smiles and laughter. He was a thoughtful, considerate, and kind soul who will be remembered for his generous heart, helping hands, and the joy he brought to th... Read More
James (Jim) Downey, age 88
James (Jim) Robert Downey, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Custer Care in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Jim was born on December 9, 1937, to Paul and Mabel (Kettleborough) Downey in their home in Dale Valley, Nebraska. From 1940 to 1949, the family lived in San Diego, California, before returning to the Downey Homestead. He completed his grade school education in Dale Vall... Read More
Jodee Bolli, age 58
Jodee Ann Bolli, of Burwell, Nebraska passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, with her family by her side at her home in Burwell, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Loup County Event Center in Taylor, Nebraska. J.B. Sikes will officiate. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday at the... Read More
Carol Christen, age 82
Carol Christen, 82, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Broken Bow, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. Born to Tom and Lela Connely and raised in rural Broken Bow, Carol graduated from Broken Bow High School and carried the values of her upbringing—faith, kindness, and service—throughout her life. Carol married the love of her life, Carl Christen, and together they shared 62 wonder... Read More
Darla Banzhaf, age 73
Darla June Banzhaf, 73, of Eustis, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2026, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney surrounded by her loving family. Darla was the kind of person whose love could be felt in everything she did. For 55 years, she shared her life with her husband, Larry, building a marriage filled with love, loyalty, and a lifetime of memories. She was a devote... Read More
