Susan Caroline Vavra
Aug 2, 2026
Susan C. Vavra of Elyria, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney at the age of 81.
Susan Caroline was born on May 31, 1945, in Hastings, Nebraska to Thomas D. Monroe and Viola Helzer. She was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather, John and Viola Kindsfater. Susan spent her early years...
Kerry Lynne Drahota
Jul 28, 2026
Kerry Lynne Drahota, of Ericson, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 68.
Kerry was born February 11, 1958, in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Rodger Burt and Ardith Irene (Walters) Shutt. In 1960, Kerry lost her father due to a construction accident.
Shortly after Kerry graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School in Westfield, Pennsylvania in 1976,...
ValJean M. Long
Jul 16, 2026
ValJean M. Long, of Ord, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord, Nebraska.
Valjean Mae was born on January 24, 1931, in Franklin, Nebraska to Herman and Alma (Shepherdson) Eckhoff. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church west of Macon, Nebraska and was a 1948 graduate of Franklin...
Harold W. Ogden
Jun 12, 2026
Harold William Ogden a lifelong resident of Nebraska passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s Village in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 90.
Harold was born on October 28, 1935, the son of William and Freda (Beckham) Ogden. He was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska.
Harold served in the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960,...
Alice Pokorny
Jul 29, 2026
Alice Pokorny of Ord, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska at the age of 88.
Alice was born on August 7, 1937, in rural Howard County near Dannebrog, Nebraska, the daughter of Andrew Frank and Theresa Frances (Lubash) Sonnenfeld. She was the oldest of four children and grew up...
Dorothy M. Andreesen
Jul 25, 2026
Dorothy Marie Andreesen, devoted wife, mother and loving grandmother and friend of Ord, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord at the age of 93.
Born on January 2, 1933, in rural Wymore, Nebraska, Dorothy was the daughter of Reiner and Frieda Zimmerman. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s...
Norman Paul Bredthauer
Jul 4, 2026
Norman Paul Bredthauer, of Arcadia, Nebraska, dear brother and friend, was called to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska, at the age of 66. After years of health struggles, loss of strength and both legs he was confined to a bed, not even able to drive his electric wheelchairs.
Norman...
Janice Marie Brown
Jul 3, 2026
Janice Marie Brown of Arcadia, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 63, following an automobile accident.
Born on April 18, 1963, in Ord, Nebraska, to Eldon and Janet (Bogus) Psota. Janice attended Vinton Grade School and graduated from Ord High School in 1981.
On December 5, 1981, she married Raymond Brown, with whom she shared a...
Cody Rey "Code Green" Reed
Jul 1, 2026
Cody Rey “Code Green” Reed of Ord, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord at the age of 28.
Born on February 9, 1998, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to Deryl LeRoy, Jr., and Jodie JoAnn (Kriss) Reed, Cody spent his early years in the countryside near Comstock. He cherished his...
Ed Hoevet
Jul 1, 2026
Edward Henry Hoevet of Ord, Nebraska passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the age of 86.
Born April 26, 1940, in Crawford, Nebraska, Ed was the son of Alvin Edward and Martha Marie (Meng) Hoevet. During his childhood, he lived in a sheep wagon during summers while his father herded sheep. His early years were...
Dawn Christine Iverson
Jun 29, 2026
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Dawn Christine Iverson of Hastings, Nebraska. Dawn passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026, at Ord, Nebraska at the age of 58.
Dawn was born on July 11, 1967, at Broken Bow, Nebraska to David and Cloetta (Shultz) McAlevy.
She lived a life defined by compassion, humor and unwavering devotion to...
Richard "Dick" G. Young
Jun 29, 2026
Richard G. “Dick” Young of Ord, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska at the age of 86.
Born in North Platte, Nebraska, on July 3, 1939, Dick was the beloved son of Victor C. "Vic" and Dorothy E. (Brott) Young. He spent his formative years in North Platte, where he...
Gerald David
Jun 26, 2026
Gerald Everett David of rural Ord, Nebraska passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 69.
Gerald David, born May 30, 1957, in Chambers, Nebraska, the son of Virgil Everett and Doris Evelyn (Welch) David. His early years were spent in Ord, Nebraska and surrounding areas, where he completed his education at a local...
Daniel Scott Yunk
Jun 25, 2026
Daniel Scott Yunk, a resident of Ord, Nebraska, passed away on June 25, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. He was born on July 27, 1966, in Rantoul, Illinois, to Daniel Scott Yunk and June Kay Hoppy.
A talented musician, songwriter, and singer, Dan also had a love for photography and was skilled as a tattoo artist....
Shirley M. Goldfish
Jun 19, 2026
Shirley Maxine Goldfish of rural Scotia, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on August 17, 1938, near Arcadia, Nebraska, Shirley was the daughter of LaRoy A. and Maxine P. (Fuller) Hodgson. She spent her early years riding her horse, Pete, to country school alongside her brother, Dennis, before attending...
Benny A. Holmes
Jun 14, 2026
Benny A. Holmes, a lifelong resident of Arcadia, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the age of 90, while residing at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus, Nebraska.
Born on November 2, 1935, Benny’s life journey began on the family farm northeast of Arcadia, where he was the son of Samuel A. and Bertha “Edith” (White) Holmes....
Lynn M. Conley Anthony
Jun 9, 2026
Lynn Conley Anthony, 68, of North Loup, Nebraska, passed away on June 9, 2026; leaving behind a lifetime of memories and enough stories to fill a diner booth for days.
Lynn graduated from Elba High School in 1976. Never one to sit still for long, she continued her education at the University of Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, graduating...
Oakes Mishael Hougnon
Jun 8, 2026
Oakes Mishael Hougnon, the cherished infant son of Dillon and Kayla (Miller) Hougnon of Ord, Nebraska was born at 6:46 a.m. on June 8, 2026, at Hastings, Nebraska. Oakes was welcomed into the arms of Jesus shortly after birth. He spent the day surrounded by his family and friends.
He was and is loved and cherished by many; including his parents,...
Joseph Leo Glaser
Jun 6, 2026
Joseph L Glaser, age 69, of Wheeler County, Nebraska, passed away on June 6, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Joe was born January 8, 1957, in Ord, Nebraska, the son of Bernard and Joan (McCarthy) Glaser. Joe spent his formative years in Greeley, Nebraska and graduated high school in Ansley, Nebraska.
Following graduation Joe enlisted in the United States Navy and served...
Doris Evelyn David
May 30, 2026
Doris Evelyn David, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with her family by her side while residing at her daughter’s home near Berwyn, Nebraska at the age of 90.
Doris Evelyn was born on February 14, 1936, in Neligh, Nebraska, the daughter of Elmer E. and Dorothy D. (Senn) Welch. She received her education at...