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
Fletcher Ray Weich
Fletcher Ray Weich was born silent on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair, NE. Fletcher was deeply treasured and longed-for first-born son of Randy and Peggy Weich. We spent so many months preparing for his arrival, and we were so excited when the day finally arrived. Our family was not prepared to lose our precious baby so soon, but we are ete... Read More
Bennett "Ben" Gilligan, age 66
Funeral Services for Ben Gilligan age 66 of Anselmo will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church in Anselmo. Inurnment will be in St. Anselm’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to Anselmo Volunteer Fire Department and St. Anselm’s Building Fund. A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary on Tuesday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. A ... Read More
Charlotte Amsberry, age 95
Charlotte Amsberry age 95 of Ansley, NE passed away on January 19, 2026, at the Kinship Pointe Northridge in Kearney, NE. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM at the Ansley Community Church in Ansley, NE. The service will be livestreamed at govierbrothers.com. A private burial will be in the Ansley Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Ansley Community Church... Read More
