Mildred Smith, age 105
Mildred Elaine (Bailey) Smith of Arnold, NE, peacefully passed away and entered the embrace of her Lord and Savior on November 3, 2026, in North Platte, NE. Born on August 9, 1921, in Bertrand, NE, she was the cherished daughter of Lee and Zelma Bailey. While still an infant, her family relocated to Arnold, where her father worked on a dairy farm and later at a local ser... Read More
Dr. Steve Boyer, age 70
Dr. Steve Boyer age 70 of Mullen, NE passed away on October 30, 2026 Steve Clair Boyer was born in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to proud parents Gene and Irene (Warren) Boyer. He spent his early years on his parents’ ranch south of Seneca. He started kindergarten in Thedford and after third grade attended country school closer to the ranch. He would ride his pony, Smoky, about four miles t... Read More
Scott Linden, age 53
Scott Linden age 53 of Callaway, NE passed away on October 27, 2026, at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, NE. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Monday, November 9th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Govier Brothe... Read More
Jeri Jones, age 65
Jeri K. Jones, age 65, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away at home on November 1, 2026. Jeri was born on November 5, 1960, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Larry and Donna (Zentz) Fisher. She was the oldest of three children. On November 2, 1984, Jeri married the love of her life, Randy, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children. Throughout the years, ... Read More
Carolyn Barthel, age 85
Carolyn Ruth Barthel age 85, of Broken Bow, NE passed away on October 29, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Carolyn Ruth Barthel was born on October 7, 1941, in Chambers, NE to Paul and Letha (Isaacson) Harley. Carolyn attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse just down the road from their place, graduating as salutatorian of her class in 1959, at Wheeler County High Sc... Read More
Karen Stryker, age 88
A teacher, farm wife and mother who found joy in making music and nurturing her family, Karen Jean (Rosendahl) Stryker died October 29, 2026, in Holdrege, Nebraska. She was 88 years old. Karen was born April 11, 1938, to John and Frances (Norsworthy) Rosendahl in the family home near Brule, Nebraska. Soon after her birth, her parents and older brother, Laurence, moved to Lincoln County, near Br... Read More
Jack Cram, age 70
Jack Cram age 70 of Broken Bow, NE passed away on October 28, 2026, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, NE. Jack was born on November 5, 1955, in Burwell, NE to Fred and Rosie (Dilsaver) Cram. Jack was a long-time resident of Loup County, NE where he ranched and done custom work before moving to Broken Bow. He was also involved in the Madison Square and Taylor communities, as well as... Read More
Virgina Varkonyi, age 95
Virginia Rae Varkonyi, 95, of Oconto, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. She was born on June 13, 1931, in Oconto, Nebraska, to Clyde and Kathryn (Noyes) West. She graduated from High School and then went on to further her education at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln where she received her bachelor's degree. Shortly after graduation, Virgini... Read More
Melvin Whipple, age 81
Melvin Lee Whipple, 81, was called home to our heavenly Father on October 23, 2026. He was surrounded by his family when he passed at Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Melvin was born in Callaway, Nebraska, on January 10, 1945, to Irvin and Lillian (Leonard) Whipple. He was the older brother to four sisters: Linda, Gloria, Reita, and Patricia. The children helped Irvin and Lillian wi... Read More
Robert Kasper, age 94
Robert William Kasper, 94, of Arnold, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Callaway District Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1932, on the family farm in rural Custer County to William and Andella (Oliva) Kasper. Robert attended school in Arnold and graduated with the class of 1949. He then went on to attend the North Platte Business School and the Grand Island School of... Read More
