Jan Land, age 89
Jan Elizabeth Land, 89, of Kearney, passed away July 23, 2026 at her home. A celebration of life will be shared at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the ALS Association. Please visit hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services i... Read More
Audrey Franklin, age 87
Audrey Annable Franklin of Brighton, CO, passed away in Wheat Ridge, CO, on July 20, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born as Audrey Carolyn Annable on September 3, 1938, in Broken Bow, Custer County, NE, to Elenora Lucille Farritor and Earle William Annable. Audrey was highly intelligent, hardworking, curious, strong-willed, funny, caring, determined, creative, independent, generous and honest... Read More
Robert Farritor, age 82
Celebration of Life gathering at the Broken Bow Catholic Cemetery August 2, 2026 at noon Robert Edward Farritor Was born August 14, 1942 Broken Bow Ne Passed away June 9, 2025 Graduated Broken Bow High 1961 Survived by wife Barbara, sons David and Micah and his wife Jodi and daughter Ella 2 sisters Judy and Paula and 2 brothers Bill and Jim ... Read More
Sherill Neben, age 87
Sherill Joyce Neben, 87, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the Callaway District Hospital. She was born on in Eddyville, Nebraska, to Francis and Opal (Chandler) Kennicutt. She spent her early years in Eddyville, where she attended school. After graduating from Eddyville, she attended Beauty College in Grand Island, pursuing her dream and earning her credentials as a hairst... Read More
Donna Lange, age 90
Donna Evelyn Lange, 90, of Callaway, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Callaway District Hospital. Donna was born on June 15, 1936, to Frank and Muriel (Gray) Harriman in Hershey, Nebraska. She attended school in North Platte. Donna was united in marriage to Raymond F. Lange on April 13, 1952, four children were blessed to this marriage; Linda, Janice, Keith and Larry.... Read More
Vickie Osborn, age 74
Vickie Osborn, age 74, of Callaway, NE passed away February 17, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Broken Bow Seventh-day Adventist Church at 403 North 10th Avenue, Broken Bow, NE, with graveside services to follow in the Oconto Cemetery at Oconto, NE. Vickie Gale (Scott) Osborn was born on December 24, 1951, in... Read More
Raymond Driscoll, age 70
Raymond D. Driscoll, 70, of Broken Bow, Nebraska, passed away July 13th after a brief illness. He was born November 25, 1955, in Waltham, Massachusetts to Raymond and Lois (Stackpole) Driscoll. Ray adored his four grandchildren and was deeply proud of his four sons. He was deeply loved, cherished by his friends, and will be missed beyond words by the family who loved him most. Ray's family... Read More
Mary Lee Olson, age 76
Mary Lee Olson, age 76, of Lincoln, NE, passed away June 27th 2026. She was born to Herbert and Joyce Lindner on March 20, 1950 in Broken Bow, NE. While growing up in rural Custer County, she attended various schools, graduating from Anselmo-Merna High School in 1968. She went on to earn her degree in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska, Kearney in 1972. Following graduation,... Read More
Christy Staab, age 66
Christy Ann Staab first graced the world with her shining presence in January of 1960 and surrendered to the good Lord’s merciful call June 21, 2026. Pairing God’s grace and her knowledge of alternative medicine, she managed to stave off the effects of an aggressive and rare form of breast cancer for a remarkable duration. Born to John and Alyce Bowling in Loup City, NE, she grew up on an A... Read More
Paul 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
