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Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas

Correne McEntee

Correne McEntee

Aug 20, 2023

CORRENE McENTEE, age 77, formerly of Ogallala, passed away on August 20, 2023, in Grant.

Born on September 14, 1945, in Saint Paul, Nebraska, to Dale Warren and Glennys Kay (Sites) Boring, Correne graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1963.

In May of 1963, Correne married Dennis "Corky" McEntee. The couple made their home in Ogallala, and their union...

John Pierce Gamet

John Pierce Gamet

Aug 12, 2023

John Pierce Gamet, 88, of Ogallala, passed away on August 12, 2023, at his home in Ogallala.

John was born on April 20, 1935, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Dr. Joseph H. Gamet and Margaret Elizabeth Gamet. John's youth was marked by numerous moves to Army Air Force bases during WWII, where his father served in military hospitals. At the war's...

Lorraine Clouse

Lorraine Clouse

Aug 10, 2023

Lorraine Clouse, 89, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.



She was born December 6, 1933, in Cedar Ridge, CO, to Frank and Pearl (Moore) Jordan. Lorraine had made her home in Ogallala NE. She graduated from Perkins County High School with the class of 1951.

On June 1, 1954, Lorraine married Norman Clouse at...

Robert Lauer

Robert Lauer

Aug 9, 2023

Robert William Lauer, 97, of Gothenburg, NE, passed away on August 9th, 2023, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant, NE, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born October 22, 1925, on a farm north of Cozad, NE, to William" Bill" H. and Wilhelmina" Minnie" (Miller) Lauer. He attended rural schools in Dawson County before enlisting in the US Army, bravely serving...

Layne David Olson

Layne David Olson

Aug 5, 2023

Layne David Olson, 65, of Ogallala, passed away on August 5, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Layne was born on August 26, 1957, in Ogallala to Carlton David and Carol (Gemmell) Olson. Layne graduated from Brule High School.

Layne set out for a career in construction, which would span many years, many of which were spent remodeling Buckle stores at...

Maureen Olofson

Maureen Olofson

Jul 20, 2023

 

Maureen Olofson, 95, of Ogallala, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.

Maureen was born May 27, 1928, at Bishop's Stortford, England, to Ernest Alfred and Dorothy Redall (Watson) Pavitt. She received her education in England, where she attended a private school owned by the Bishop of London. Maureen was a survivor of...

Jamie L. Apolius

Jamie L. Apolius

Jul 18, 2023

Jamie L. Apolius, 31, of Ogallala, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ogallala on July 18, 2023.

Jamie was born on February 3, 1992, in Grant, Nebraska, to Donald and Shiela (Dunn) Apolius. He completed his education at Ogallala High School, graduating with the class of 2011.

At the age of 14, Jamie participated in a school-work program that led...

Robert L Crandell Sr

Robert L Crandell Sr

Jul 9, 2023

Robert Lee Crandell, Sr., 84, of Hastings, passed away on July 9, 2023, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital in Hastings.

Robert was born on February 16, 1939, in Kimball, NE, to Joseph Dowie and Eda Mae Kilburn Crandell. He graduated from Kimball High School and subsequently served in the Army National Guard.

On May 11, 1962, Robert married Hazel Louetta...

Albert Eugene Karg

Albert Eugene Karg

Jul 8, 2023

 

Albert E. Karg, 94, of Ogallala, NE, passed away on July 8, 2023, at Perkins County Hospital in Grant.

Albert was born on March 7, 1929, in Sterling, CO, to Conrad and Lydia (Schott) Karg. He graduated from Merino High School in CO with the class of 1947.

In 1949, Albert married Betty June Jones, and together they were...

Kent Rundback

Kent Rundback

Jul 4, 2023

Kent Rundback, 84, of Ogallala, passed away on July 4, 2023, at the Perkins County Hospital in Grant.

Kent was born on October 14, 1938, in Paxton, Nebraska, to Carl and Mary (McClain) Rundback. Growing up and working on the family ranch and after attending a one-room grade school in southwest McPherson County, Valley Rang, he graduated from North Platte High...

Todd Ruser

Todd Ruser

Jun 30, 2023

Todd Ruser, 61, of Kansas City, Missouri, previously of Ogallala, passed away on June 30, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Born to Kenneth and Shirley (Kramer) Ruser on August 3, 1961, Todd graduated from Ogallala High School before completing his undergraduate studies in Kansas City. However, a hand injury prevented him from becoming a court reporter.

Todd found his niche...

David LeRoy Bittner

David LeRoy Bittner

Jun 17, 2023

DAVID LEROY BITTNER, 88 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

No services are being planned at this time. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is assisting the Bittner family.

Vickie Williams

Vickie Williams

Jun 13, 2023

Vickie L. Williams, 66, of Ogallala, passed away on June 13, 2023, at Kearney Regional Hospital.

Vickie was born on July 10, 1956, in Ogallala, NE, to Dale and Irene (Pierce) Wood. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1974 and subsequently attended Mid-Plains Community College.

On April 8, 1978, she married William "Bill" Williams at the Methodist...

Twyla Dehning

Twyla Dehning

Jun 10, 2023

TWYLA DEHNING, 91, of Big Springs, NE, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff.

Twyla Jean Kenfield Dehning, born on February 13, 1932, departed from us on June 10, 2023, at the hospital in Scottsbluff. Born on a farm Southwest of Brule, Nebraska, to Marion M. and Alice (Braden) Kenfield, Twyla was the cherished...

Norma Jean O'Brien

Norma Jean O'Brien

Jun 8, 2023

Norma Jean O'Brien, 76, of Ogallala, passed away June 8, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Norma was born on July 1, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, and was adopted by Paul and Mary (Pitner) O'Brien. She attended high school in Benkelman.

She grew up in Benkelman with stops in Topeka, Goodland, and Denver before returning to Benkelman in 1999. In 2006,...

Harvey Kenfield

Harvey Kenfield

Jun 5, 2023

Harvey J. Kenfield, age 95, of Ogallala, passed away peacefully at his home on June 5, 2023.

Harvey and his twin brother Howard were born on March 6, 1928, at Albion, Nebraska, to John and Ella (Fritzen) Kenfield. Harvey graduated from Brule High School in 1946. The call of duty followed shortly after, and Harvey was drafted into the US...

Jennetta F. Schwartzkopf

Jennetta F. Schwartzkopf

Jun 2, 2023

Jennetta Schwartzkopf, 74, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on June 2, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Born on July 14, 1948, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Jennetta was the daughter of Wilbert and Emma Aschenbrenner Schneider. She proudly graduated from Scottsbluff High School with the class of 1966.In 1970, she married John Schwartzkopf, a union blessed with two children, Tania and...

Guy W. Bechtel

Guy W. Bechtel

May 31, 2023

Guy W Bechtel, 98, of Ogallala, passed away May 31, 2023, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.

Guy was born September 4, 1924, on a farm south of Madrid, Nebraska, to Howard Elwin and Zata Lenore (Smith) Bechtel. He graduated from Perkins County high school with the class of 1943. Later that same year, Guy entered the US Navy, where...

Gwendolyn Ruth Anderson

Gwendolyn Ruth Anderson

May 29, 2023

Gwendolyn Ruth Anderson, 93, of Ogallala, passed away on May 29, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Gwen was born October 6, 1929, at Loup City, Nebraska, to Atholbert "Bert" and Helen Marie (Campbell) Chase. She attended school in Loup City before graduating from Broken Bow High School. Gwen subsequently attended Kearney State College before earning her Master's in education...

Dennis R Richards

Dennis R Richards

May 19, 2023

Dennis Ray Richards, 79 of Sun City West, AZ, passed away at his home on May 19, 2023 with family at his side.

Dennis was born on February 23, 1944, in Holdrege, Nebraska, to Raymond James and Edith Mabel (Arehart) Richards. The family farmed by Republican City until the dam was built that took out their farm ground. At that time,...

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