obituaries

Jul 2, 2023

Patricia Louise (Warner) Swanson, 84, of Greeley died peacefully surrounded by family July 2, 2023, in Omaha, after a brief fight with cancer.

Patricia was born in Greeley, Nebraska, on September 15, 1938. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Greeley in 1956, St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing in Lincoln in 1959,...

Jun 29, 2023

Robert "Bob" Frye, 95, of Ord passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023; at Arbor Care in Ord.

Mr. Frye's wishes were to be cremated.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Ord Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will follow at 11:30 a.m. at...

Jun 26, 2023

Daryl W. Holt, 93, of rural Scotia passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his home near Scotia, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023; at Zion Lutheran Church at Scotia. Pastor Mark Middendorf will officiate. Interment will...

Jun 22, 2023

Elaine J. (Meyer) Bosworth passed away at the age of 89, on June 22, 2023, while residing at Country House Assisted Living in Kearney, Nebraska.

Elaine was born August 5, 1933, at home in Gosper County, Nebraska near the town of Bertrand. Elaine grew up on a farm and graduated from Bertrand High...

Jun 18, 2023

With a heavy heart, we announce that Sharon K. Burwick, of Ord, Nebraska formerly of Carthage, Missouri passed away on June 18, 2023.

Sharon enjoyed painting and playing with her many grandkids and great-grandkids.

She is survived by her children, Bobby and Mary Duke; Penny and Mike Johnson; grandchildren,...

Jun 15, 2023

Richard Joseph "Dick" Beran

October 13, 1922-June 15, 2023

Richard Joseph "Dick" Beran, a life-long resident of Ord, Nebraska, passed away on June 15, 2023, at the age of 100 at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska.

Richard J....

Jun 14, 2023

Gerald R. Dugan, 69, of Greeley passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, as a result of a farm accident south of Greeley.

Gerald was born on November 6, 1953, to James and RoseMary (Smith) Dugan.  After graduating, Gerald worked on the family farm, which he dedicated his life to.  He was...

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...