John Hamilton, age 76
John Earl Hamilton, age 76, of Thedford, Nebraska, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Callaway, Nebraska, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by loved ones at the time of his passing. John was born on April 1, 1950, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Gayle and Minnie Mary Hamilton. He was the second of five children and grew up on the family ranch north of Thedford, in the heart... Read More
Melvin Peterson, age 90
Melvin Peterson age 90, of Weissert, NE passed away on September 9, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, NE. Burial will follow in the Lone Tree Cemetery in Weissert. Memorials are suggested to the Weissert Church. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Monday, September 14 th, from 6:00 to ... Read More
Deb Bacon, age 64
Deborah Ann “Deb” Bacon, 64, died Monday, August 31, 2026 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Deb was born September 25, 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Dean and Helen (Merry) Bacon. After Dean was discharged from the service, the family moved to the Lisco, Nebraska area. When it came time to attend elementary school, Deb went to the nearby Lisco School. Deb attended Garden County ... Read More
Esther Yeates
Esther Yeates passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026 at about 5pm after a month long fight with a variety of ailments. She was a celebrated teacher of 32 years, mostly in Mason City, a loving daughter, sister, Mom, and Grandma. She had a lasting impact on all facets of her life professional and personal. She inspired a love of learning in so many, including countless former students, her son K... Read More
Juanita J. Beran, age 95,
Juanita J. Beran of Sargent, NE, Age 95, died on September 4, 2026, at CMHC in Burwell, NE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sargent. Burial will follow at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Sargent. Visitation will be on Monday, September 7, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the church followed... Read More
Vernon Shears, age 91
Vernon Shears age 91 of North Platte, NE, passed away on August 29, 2026. Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM MT at the Mullen Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Cedarview Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Mullen Methodist Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary/Mullen Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements. Online words ... Read More
Sheila Osterhoudt, age 37
Sheila N. Osterhoudt, age 37, of Gillette, Wyoming, formerly of Broken Bow, Nebraska, is finally at peace after a difficult time with her health. Sheila passed away on August 28, 2026, at UNMC Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. A visitation and time to greet the family wi... Read More
Darlene Mattox, age 89
Darlene J. Mattox age 89 of Broken Bow died Friday August 28, 2026, at the Callaway District Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday September 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. A visitation will be held one hour before the service at Govier Brothers. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Quality Senior Village for handicap ramp impr... Read More
Teri Gorham, age 65
Teri Gorham age 65, of Broken Bow, NE passed away on August 24, 2026. A Remembrance Service will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Off Broadway at 403 South 1st Ave Broken Bow, NE. Teri Lynn Gorham was born on January 2, 1961, in Taft, California. Teri was known for her funny, stubborn dry sense of humor. She was always looking out for the other residents and was a... Read More
Victoria Lawrence, age 62
Victoria Lawrence age 62, of Ansley, NE passed away on August 27, 2026. Victoria Lynn (Mallardi) Lawrence was born on Juary 7, 1964, in Yonkers, New York to Anthony and Carrol (Watson) Mallardi. She was a lifelong resident of Hudson Valley, before retiring in Ansley. Victoria is survived by her husband Les of Ansley, son Robert, and two grandchildren Donald and Freyja. Victoria was prece... Read More
