Shelly Slagle, age 65
Shelly Slagle, age 65 of Sargent, NE, passed away on January 30, 2026, in Kearney, Nebraska. Born on June 11, 1960, in Sargent, Shelly spent his formative years in his hometown, where he graduated from Sargent High School. Following high school, he pursued further education at North Platte College, eventually making a significant move to Arizona. Shelly's professional journey began with owning... Read More
Roger Russell, age 76
Roger Russell age 76, of Broken Bow, NE, passed away February 4, 2026, at the Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Broken Bow United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Free Methodist Church or the Broken Bow Rural Fire Board. A visitation and time to greet... Read More
Doris Hurlburt, age 94
Doris Hurlburt age 94 of Thermopolis, WY, passed away on January 31, 2026. Doris A Hurlburt (Ruffer), age 94, passed away peacefully after a full life on January 31, 2026, in Thermopolis, Wy. Born on March 23, 1931, in Wauseon, Ohio, Doris was the daughter of Ben and Helen Ruffer. The family moved from Ohio to Adrian, Michigan where she spent her early years and graduated. With a passion fo... Read More
Ralph Hansen, age 69
Ralph Carl Hansen passed away in Pensacola, FL on January 27, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on July 27, 1956, in Pontiac, MI, to Carl and Julia Hansen. Ralph spent his formative years in the Waterford, MI area, where he distinguished himself as a student, graduating #5 in his class from Milford High School in 1974. His passion for performance began early, as he actively participated ... Read More
Troy Safranek, age 52
Troy Safranek age 52, of Merna, NE passed away on January 29, 2026, at the Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Broken Bow Berean Bible Church in Broken Bow, NE. Luncheon after the service will be at the One Box Convention Center. A private burial will be held in the Merna Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Br... Read More
Larry Gene Leverington, Age 76
On January 26, 2026, Larry Gene Leverington (76 years old) passed away after battling cancer in Ainsworth, NE. He was born in Broken Bow, NE in 1949 to Glenard and Irene Leverington, and attended Broken Bow schools. He was a truck driver and a Navy veteran. Larry’s first marriage was with Melody Fisher and they had two children, Danny Leverington and Angela Hall. His 2nd marriage was with Cat... Read More
Kleo Dredla, age 88
Kleo Dredla, a beloved and dedicated music educator, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of harmony and passion. Over many years she inspired countless students bringing music to life as a teacher and private piano instructor in Hyannis, Ne. Kleo was born November 22, 1937, in Hyannis, Nebraska, to Paul and Bea (Frye) Evert, grew up in Hyannis and gradua... Read More
Marvel Mills, age 96
Marvel Marie (Brown) Mills died peacefully, surrounded by family, at Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska, on January 28, 2026. Marvel was born to Melton and Helga (Sorensen) Brown on June 4, 1929, near Fairfield, Nebraska. She graduated from Fairfield High School in 1946 at the age of 16 and began her teaching career immediately following graduation —launching a lifelong passion for educ... Read More
Ralph Nansel, age 88
Ralph Alden Nansel age 88 of Arnold, NE, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Arnold, NE. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Arnold Cemetery, United Methodist Church of Arnold, Callaway Good Life Center, or the Donor’s choice... Read More
Margaret Divine, age 60
Margaret Ann Divine age 60, passed away peacefully at her home in Sargent, Nebraska on Monday January 26, 2026, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Mrs. Divine was born on July 6th, 1965, in Denver, Colorado to Victor “Vic” and Margaret “Joan” (Emerson) Lenstrom. In the fall of 1969, her family moved from Denver to Her father Vic’s childhood home of Comstock, ... Read More
