obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Jeffrey N. Kovanda, 54, of the Ord and Burwell areas passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023; at his home in Ord.

Jeffrey Norman was born November 4, 1968, at Burwell, Nebraska to Keith J. and Pamela (Nelson) Kovanda. He spent his childhood in Burwell where he received his education and graduated from...

Jun 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that JoAnne Smith Willis, 98, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023; at Burwell, Nebraska. She was an amazing mom, grandma, and great-grandma. She was committed to her family in every way possible.

JoAnne spent her early years in Sioux City, Iowa, graduated from...

Jun 4, 2023

Alan Ray Mars, 56, of Broken Bow formerly of North Loup passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7, 2023; at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord. Father Scott...

Jun 1, 2023

Cal Jeffrey Welniak, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on June 1, 2023.

Cal was born on May 30, 2023; at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. During his two short days here on Earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. Though his time here was brief, our...

May 9, 2023

Joann A. Pierson, 93, of Arcadia passed away on May 9, 2023; at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Arcadia Methodist Church. Pastor Ray Berry will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcadia Cemetery....

May 6, 2023

Lane Michael Claypool, 28, of New London, Connecticut formerly of the Ord and Burwell areas passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 6, 2023, following a motorcycle accident.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elyria Hall in Elyria, Nebraska at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2023, (Lane's...

Apr 29, 2023

Derick S. Kaslon, 37, of Ord passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ord.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Heartland Assembly of God Church in Ord. Pastor Tom Burkholder will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Ord City Cemetery. Military Honors...

Apr 22, 2023

Betty M. Babcock, 80, of Scotia passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, April 22, 2023; at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the...

Apr 13, 2023

Charlene A. Myers, 62, of North Loup passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 13, 2023; at her home in North Loup.

Mrs. Myers' wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday,  April 22, 2023, at the North Loup United Methodist Church. Pastor Bonnie Brock will...

Apr 9, 2023

David M. Stevens, 89, of Ord passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Bickford Assisted Living Center in Lincoln.

Mr. Stevens' wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10: 30 a.m. on Saturday,...

Apr 6, 2023

Gerry Thompson

Gerald E. "Gerry" Thompson, 75, of Scotia passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023; at the Valley County Health System in Ord.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023; at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Ord....

Mar 29, 2023

Thelma L. Schudel, 96, of Scotia passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, while residing at Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia. Pastor Mark Middendorf will officiate. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery...

Mar 28, 2023

Delores J. Hill-Hornickel, 89 of rural Ord passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at her home.

Delores' wishes were to be cremated.

Condolences may be sent to Mike Hill, P.O. Box 355, Loup City, NE 68853.

Delores Jean was born June 23, 1933, in...

Mar 19, 2023

Sally Elizabeth (Ware) Waters

September 17, 1956 - March 19, 2023

The world has lost a peacemaker.

True to her middle-child status, Sally Waters made her mark on the world as a mediator, a facilitator, a rights advocate, a nurturer, a healthy debater, a conflict...

Mar 19, 2023

Berneta L. Casteel, 86, of Ord formerly of Valentine passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the Arbor Care Center in Ord, Nebraska.

Berneta will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Cottonwood Cemetery at Burwell, Nebraska following a private family service.

Berneta Louise was...

Mar 12, 2023

Peggy Luby

Peggy J. Luby, 70, of North Loup passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Valley County Health System Hospital in Ord.

Mrs. Luby's wishes were to be cremated.

Condolences may be sent to Dennis Luby, 80475 Ashton Avenue, North Loup, NE...

Mar 2, 2023

Don Dutcher

Donald G. Dutcher, 92, of Greeley passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Born in Greeley, Nebraska, on July 1, 1930, Don was the son of Richard and Violet (Welsh) Dutcher.  Don spent his early years...

Feb 28, 2023

Lyndel Campise

Lyndel Lee Campise, 81, of Ord, Nebraska formerly of Groves, Texas passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Tuesday, February 28, 2023; at the Valley County Health System Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March...

Feb 24, 2023

Don Beran

Donald John Beran, 92, of Salina, Kansas, native of Ord, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023, at Bethany Home Skilled Care in Salina, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023; at Our Lady of...

Feb 19, 2023

Jim Svoboda

James "Jim" Floyd Svoboda, Jr. was born November 8, 1934; at Ord Nebraska, and passed February 19, 2023; at the age of 88.  The cause of death was inoperable stomach complications/perforation which were exacerbated by a longstanding unrecognized rodeo injury.  He passed comfortably at peace with his wife and...