Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
Shirley Marie Eastwood
Dec 24, 2023
SHIRLEY MARIE EASTWOOD, 82, of Brule, NE, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023, at UC Health Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO.
Shirley Marie Eastwood, daughter of the late Jay W. and Marie G. (Stone) Goold, was born on January 13, 1941, in Brule, NE.
Shirley was raised and attended school in Brule, graduating from Brule High School in 1958....
Leo "Bob" Harris
Dec 18, 2023
LEO "BOB" HARRIS, 86, of Ogallala, passed away December 18, 2023, at Lincoln, Nebraska.
Bob was born June 7, 1937, at Greeley, Nebraska to Leo and Elizabeth (Trella) Harris. He graduated from Ericson High School with the class of 1954, before entering the US Air Force.
Following Bob's discharge in 1958, he attended the Radio Engineering Institute in Omaha until 1963. He...
Betty Morrison
Dec 14, 2023
Betty Ann Armknecht Morrison, 90, of Ogallala, passed away on December 14, 2023, at North Platte, Nebraska.
Betty was born July 11, 1933, at Orum, Nebraska, to Harvey Frederick and Mildred Anna Amanda Marie (Walkenhorst) Ahlmeyer. She was Baptized at St Paul's Lutheran Church on July 28, 1933, and in March of 1947, Betty Ann was Confirmed in the faith....
Donald Eichner
Dec 5, 2023
DONALD G. EICHNER, 87, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his home.
Don was born November 9, 1936, at North Platte, Nebraska to Rinehart and Mayme (Braesch) Eichner. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1954.
Don married Mary Goscha on September 6, 1958, at Oberlin, Kansas, and the couple made their home in Ogallala....
Jolene Krems
Dec 4, 2023
Jolene Krems, age 74 of Sidney, NE passed away in her home in Sidney, NE on Monday, December 4, 2023.
Jolene was born to Margaret and Melvin Krems on October 9th, 1949 in Julesburg, CO. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt, cousin, and friend. She grew up in Big Springs, NE and graduated from Big Springs High....
Donald Nelson
Nov 27, 2023
Donald R. Nelson, 78, a lifelong Keith County resident, passed away November 27, 2023, at North Platte.
Don was born October 16, 1945, at Ogallala, Nebraska, to Raymond and Margaret (Christensen) Nelson. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1964 and went directly to the farm, where his heart always remained.
Don's passion was farming. He was smart and...
Timothy Jimenez
Nov 18, 2023
Timothy Jimenez, 69, of Ogallala, passed away on November 18, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.
Tim was born January 24, 1954 at Ogallala, Nebraska to Pete and Fanny (Ortega) Jimenez.
On May 1, 1971, Tim married Barbara Tjaden at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ogallala. Their union was blessed with two daughters, Missy and Lori. The couple would make...
Florence Marie Bacon
Nov 15, 2023
Florence Marie (Fiscus) Bacon, 74, of Lemoyne, passed away November 15, 2023, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Florence was born August 15, 1949, at Alliance, Nebraska, to Bill and Opal (Cogill) Fiscus. She attended school at Hyannis before graduating from Oshkosh High School.
Florence met Flloyd Bacon at a dance in Arthur while she was helping cook for Myers Land...
Tyrone Farmer
Nov 13, 2023
Tyrone C. Farmer, 82, of rural Brule, passed away at his home south of town on November 13, 2023.
Ty was born in Big Springs, Nebraska, on January 5, 1941, to Lloyd James and Augusta "Minnie" Marie (Meyer) Farmer. His life was marked by a remarkable work ethic and a profound transformation of faith.
Ty excelled as a welder, a craft...
David Goebel Sr
Nov 4, 2023
David Raymond Goebel, Sr., age 79, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on November 4, 2023.
David was born May 20, 1944, at Ogallala, Nebraska, to Paul and Rachelle (Fischer) Goebel. He attended Ogallala High School before entering the U.S. Navy in 1962. David proudly served his country with VAQ138, remaining active in the reserves following his honorable discharge....
John Gaylen Pepper
Oct 26, 2023
John Pepper, 85, of Ogallala, a beloved father, companion, grandfather, son, and brother, went to his eternal home on October 26, 2023. Known for his gift of gab and a knack for buying and selling just about anything, John's multifaceted talents made him a jack of all trades.
Born on December 14, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, John was adopted at the...
Donna Lanckriet
Oct 26, 2023
Donna Elaine Lanckriet, 85, longtime Ogallala resident, passed away at the Chadron Community Hospital in Chadron, Nebraska, on October 26, 2023.
Born on March 16, 1938, in Hemingford, Nebraska, Donna was the daughter of Lloyd and Lela (Bowser) Appleyard. She graduated from Hemingford High School and continued her education at Chadron State College, where she earned a degree in Science.
Before completing...
Brian Conley
Oct 13, 2023
BRIAN J. CONLEY, 55, of Ogallala, passed away on October 13, 2023, at Ogallala Community Hospital.
Brian was born on January 2, 1968, in Syracuse, NY, to James and Mary Jo (Ochwat) Conley. At a young age, Brian and his family relocated to Aurora, CO, where he completed his high school education.
For many years, Brian worked as a bartender...
Steven D. Schwartzkopf
Sep 30, 2023
Steven D. Schwartzkopf, 59, of Ogallala, passed away at home on September 30, 2023.
Steve was born on March 14, 1964, in Torrington, WY, to Daniel & Jeanne Schwartzkopf. Steve was the youngest of 3 children. In 1966, the family moved to Ogallala, Nebraska. Steve attended school in Ogallala and graduated with the Class of 1982.
For many years, Steve helped his...
Jean Krajewski
Sep 21, 2023
Jean Ann Krajewski, 78, of Ogallala, passed away September 21, 2023, at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center in Aurora, CO.
Jean was born June 30, 1945, at Central City, Nebraska, to Russell F. & Mae M. (Reeb) Lindgren. The family moved to Sidney before relocating to Ogallala when Jean was a Junior in high school.
Jean graduated from Ogallala High...
Virgil L. Zellaha
Sep 20, 2023
Virgil Zellaha, 88, of Lewellen, Nebraska, passed away September 20, 2023, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
Virgil was born July 10, 1935, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, to Raymond and Beatrice (Hagadorn) Zellaha. He graduated from Spirit Lake High School before entering the U.S. Army, where he served 18 months in the Korean War.
On October 6, 1956, Virgil married...
Terry Bechtel
Sep 11, 2023
Terrence L. Bechtel, 77, of Brule, passed away September 11, 2023, at his home in Brule, NE.
Terry was born March 26, 1946, at Ogallala, NE, to Orville and Bonnie Jean (Caudy) Hoffman. Bonnie would eventually marry Guy Bechtel, and Guy would adopt Terry and love him as his only son. He graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of...
Gary J. Cobaugh Sr.
Aug 29, 2023
Gary Cobaugh Sr., 76, of Ogallala, passed away on August 29, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Gary was born September 22, 1946, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Cecil and Kathyrine (Bowers) Cobaugh. After graduating from Ogallala High School, Gary enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country in the Vietnam War in five separate campaigns.
On March 16, 1969, Gary married...
Steve S. Lauer
Aug 25, 2023
Stephen Scott Lauer, 70, of Brule, passed away on August 25, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends.
Steve was born on March 15, 1953, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, to Robert William and Jeanette Griffith Lauer. He grew up on a farm northeast of Cozad, where he graduated from Cozad High School in 1971. He joined the rodeo...
Michael "Lefty" Loeffler
Aug 22, 2023
Michael Keith "Lefty" Loeffler, 64, of Paxton, passed away on August 22, 2023, at the Imperial Manor.
Mike was born on March 9, 1959, at La Junta, CO, to Stanley and Merle (Goodrich) Loeffler. He attended Cheraw Schools in Cheraw, CO before moving to Grant going into his Junior year and graduated from Grant High School with the class of 1977....
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