obituaries


Cody Rey "Code Green" Reed

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...

Richard "Dick" G. Young

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...

ValJean M. Long

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.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ord, Nebraska. ValJean and Bill will be interred together in the Ord City Cemetery.

Norman Paul Bredthauer

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

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...

Ed Hoevet

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

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...

Gerald David

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

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

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

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....

Harold W. Ogden

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,...

Lynn M. Conley Anthony

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

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

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

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...

Linda S. Osborn

Linda S. Osborn

May 22, 2026

Linda Susan (Konkoleski) Osborn, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2026, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney.

Linda was born on April 25, 1954, to Floyd and Matilda Konkoleski in Ord, Nebraska. Linda enjoyed farm life as a child, caring for the baby animals and learning to drive the tractors. She attended...

Sterling E. Hughes

Sterling E. Hughes

May 18, 2026

Sterling Emmett Hughes, a distinguished artist, dedicated rancher, and devoted family man, of rural Cotesfield, Nebraska passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the Country House Residence in Grand Island, Nebraska, at the age of 87.

Born on April 14, 1939, on the family ranch north of Burwell, Nebraska, Sterling was the son of Walter and Ruth (Hamilton) Hughes. His...

Adam Scott Martensen

Adam Scott Martensen

May 6, 2026

Adam Scott Martensen of Ord, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2026, at the age of 55.

Born on July 21, 1970, in Burwell, Nebraska, Adam was the son of Kenneth and Mary (Bauman) Martensen. He was raised on a farm-ranch near Ericson, Nebraska where he developed a passion for riding horses.

Adam's early education took place at...

Wayne A. Winterfeld

Wayne A. Winterfeld

May 6, 2026

Wayne A. Winterfeld, of Ord, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska at the age of 94.

Born in Craig, Iowa on March 12, 1932, to Alvin and Selina (Donlin) Winterfeld, Wayne spent his life dedicated to his family and his community. He grew to be an enthusiastic athlete at...