Bertha "Bert" Downing, age 73
Bertha “Bert” Maude Downing, age 73, a wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on February 26, 2026, at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska. Born on August 20, 1952, in Alliance, Nebraska, Bertha was the daughter of Ray and Leon Bassett. She graduated from Hyannis High School and subsequently embraced a life dedicated to her family and the nurturing of the... Read More
Jimmie Kennedy, age 94
Jimmie Dean Kennedy was born May 3, 1931, to Glenneth and Rosia (Duryea) Kennedy. He passed away at the age of 94, February 24, 2026 after a short stay in a memory care location in Kearney, Ne. Up to and until his passing he had enjoyed celebrating with generations of family. Jim was the eldest of four boys followed by Cleve, Ronald and Larry. His early years were spent in and around M... Read More
Gayle Frosh, age 91
Gayle Frosh age 91 of Stapleton, NE passed away on February 17, 2026, at Maples at Centennial in North Platte, NE. Gayle June (Henry) Frosh was born on December 17, 1934, on a family farm in Logan County, NE on Garfield Table to Frank and Dorothy (Maize) Henry. Gayle grew up on the farm helping with whatever needed done along with her brothers Robert and James, and sister Judy whom s... Read More
Michael Gillming, age 74
Michael D. Gillming, age 74, of Litchfield, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard, NE. Burial will follow in the Sweetwater Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Lutheran Church in Hazard. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 1 st , from... Read More
Carl Snell, age 74
Carl L. Snell, 74, of Chappell, Nebraska passed away February 19th, 2026 at Sedgwick County Hospital. The family was present when Carl passed away. Carl enjoyed hunting and fishing with his boys and grandkids. He enjoyed sharing his love of auto mechanics with his sons. Carl was the youngest son of Verling and Ferne L. (Newman) Snell. He was born in Wood River, Nebraska. He attended school and... Read More
Gordon Hyde, age 92
Gordon C. Hyde, born March 23, 1933, passed away peacefully at his home on February 17, 2026. On December 30, 1952, he married his grade school sweetheart Roberta Inez (Dowse) Hyde, his wife of 73 years. Together they built a steady, supportive family life grounded in commitment and shared values. He was proud of his daughter and twin sons. Gordon was raised on the family farm near Comstock, Ne... Read More
Barbara Patterson, age 88
Barbara Fay Connell Patterson, 88, of Callaway, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. She was born on October 19, 1937, in McPherson County to Daniel Errold and Lena Fay (Paxton) Connell. She was raised on a ranch in Thomas County that was owned by her uncle Chet Paxton, and that her dad was a foreman of. The family later moved to a ranch of their own... Read More
Kristen Orlowski, age 39
Memorial services for Kristen M. Orlowski, age 39, of Madison, Nebraska will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 20, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Madison. Reverend Todd Kollbaum will officiate. The service will be livestreamed on the funeral home website. Visitation will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. Resseguie Funeral Home in Madison is in charge of arrangements. Krist... Read More
Vickie Osborn, age 74
Vickie Osborn, age 74, of Callaway, NE passed away February 17, 2026, at the Callaway Good Life Center. Vickie Gale (Scott) Osborn was born on December 24, 1951, in Kearney, NE to Henry and Marjorie (Owen) Scott. Vickie grew up in the Oconto area. She attended and graduated from Platte Valley High School in Shelton. After high school she went on and got her BSN in Nursing. Vickie was united ... Read More
Karl Reinhard, age 89
Karl Lee Reinhard, born on January 6, 1937, in Callaway, Nebraska, to John and Maxine Reinhard; passed away on February 12, 2026, in the same beloved town. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who left behind a legacy of hard work, passion for nature, and a commitment to family. Karl graduated from Callaway High School and soon after embarked on a lifelong career... Read More
