Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
John Tom Gaillard III
Feb 7, 2025
John T. Gaillard III died at the age of 88 on February 7th, 2025, at Indian Hills manor in Ogallala, Nebraska.
John T. was born December 1, 1936, in Wetumpka, Alabama, to John T. Gaillard II, and Frances Elizabeth Flanagan. He grew up in Auburn, Alabama. John's early education included high school and 1 year at Auburn university.
In July of...
Gerald Eugene Parkinson
Jan 30, 2025
Jerry Parkinson was born on May 26, 1952 in Aberdeen, MD to John Louis Parkinson and Betty Jane Bullock. He was married to Judith Ann Kroll September 7, 1973 at St Louis Catholic Church in Englewood, CO.
Jerry filled his life with people and things he truly enjoyed. His enjoyment of life afforded him a strong sense of humor and he...
Scott Orcutt
Jan 27, 2025
Scott Eldon Orcutt, 58, of Ogallala, passed away on January 27, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Scott was born in Fountain, Colorado, on October 17, 1966, to Harold Earl Orcutt and Elva May (Geising) Orcutt. He graduated from Fountain-Fort Carson High School with the Class of 1985.
Scott worked in retail for over 30 years and was very dedicated to his craft. He...
Albert Edwin Isaac
Jan 25, 2025
Albert Isaac passed away at the age of 97 years, 364 days at the Burwell Memorial Community Care Center on January 25, 2025.
Albert was born January 26, 1927, on the Miller Brothers 101 Ranch in Kay County, Oklahoma, to Elmer and Geneva (Collins) Isaac, as the third child of seven children. Albert left home at the age of 13, finding...
Phyllis Reed
Jan 19, 2025
Phyllis A. Reed, 82, of Ogallala, passed away on January 19, 2025, at Perkins County Health in Grant, surrounded by a wealth of loving family. Cremation has been chosen in accordance with her wishes and a Memorial Service will be held at New Hope Church on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. There will...
Naomi Grace Sudbeck
Jan 11, 2025
NAOMI GRACE SUDBECK, 6 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 at home, surrounded by her family.
There is absolutely no possible way to list, explain, describe or adequately communicate the accomplishments of six year old, Naomi Grace Sudbeck. She was born October 1, 2018 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, to Luke and Tara Sudbeck of...
Delmar Dick Simmerman
Jan 10, 2025
DELMAR "DICK" SIMMERMAN, 82 of Overton, NE, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 at Kearney, NE.
Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.
A private family interment will take place at a later date.
Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is assisting the Simmerman family.
Shawn Patrick Dehning
Jan 7, 2025
Shawn Patrick Dehning passed away on January 7, 2025, at his home in Big Springs. Cremation was chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at Big Springs Assembly of God Church on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Burial of ashes will take place directly after in Big Springs Cemetery. Online Condolences for the family may be left...
Larry E. Theiler
Dec 27, 2024
Lawrence Edward "Larry" Theiler, 87, of Paxton, passed away on December 27, 2024, at North Platte Care Center in North Platte, Nebraska.
Larry was born October 29, 1937, in Paxton, Nebraska, at his grandmother's home, to John and Lucille (Madison) Theiler. He attended Paxton High School, graduating with the Class of 1955.
In 1956, Larry entered the U.S. Army, where he served...
Arlo D. Olson
Dec 16, 2024
Arlo Dean Olson, 83, of Brule, Nebraska, passed away on December 16, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Arlo was born on November 14, 1941, in Big Springs, Nebraska, to Ervin Orville Corwin and Viola (Armbruster) Olson. He grew up in the area and graduated from Iliff High School. Following high school, Arlo entered into service with the Army...
Douglas Bergenske
Dec 15, 2024
Douglas Stewart Bergenske, born on February 25, 1943, to his parents Junior Douglas & Margaret (Gile) Bergenske, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024.
That Sunday, at the age of 81, Doug was called to his heavenly home where he was joyously received into the eternal embrace of our Savior.
He was a loving husband to Judy Ann Chisenhall who...
Gale Erlewine
Dec 12, 2024
Harry Gale Erlewine, 99, passed away December 12, 2024, at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care in Boulder, Colorado, while under hospice care. He was born on May 8, 1925, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to William Dale and Leora (Ayers) Erlewine. He shared his childhood home on the original Erlewine homestead farm, located 15 miles northeast of Grant, Nebraska, with his...
Cynthia Kay Kerns
Dec 12, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Cynthia Kay Kerns, of Lewellen on December 12, 2024, at the age of 69. Cindy was born on November 2, 1955, in Denver, CO, to Byron and Roberta Chapelle (LeGrand).
Cindy grew up in both Arvada, Colorado, and later Dallas, Texas. She graduated from...
Carol L. Runge
Dec 9, 2024
Carol L. Runge, 68, of North Platte, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Carol was born December 6, 1956, in Manassas, Virginia, to Wilbert and Irene (Wean) Davis. She graduated from McCook High School in 1975, subsequently earning her nursing degree in 1990.
On November 1, 1980, Carol married Robin E. Runge at Culbertson, Nebraska....
Bradley J Radisewitz
Dec 8, 2024
Bradley Jernette Radisewitz, 73, of Lemoyne, Nebraska, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Brad was born on August 29, 1951, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Richard L. and June L. (Storlie) Radisewitz. He spent his early years in Denver, Colorado, before his family relocated to Minnesota in 1968. Brad returned to Wisconsin to live with his grandparents...
David Sheldon
Dec 7, 2024
David Paul Sheldon, 79, a longtime resident of Ogallala, passed away on December 7, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital after complications from dementia.
David was born on July 26, 1945, in Lewellen, Nebraska, to Wallace L. "Slim" and Marvel M. Sheldon. He graduated with the Ogallala High School Class of 1963 and went on to serve as an active...
Dayna Seger
Dec 4, 2024
Dayna Seger, 67, of Ogallala, a former Scottsbluff resident, passed away at her home on December 4, 2024.
Dayna was born on December 31, 1956, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Larry and Lorraine (Wiege) Lowe. She attended school in Gering before earning her LPN credential, a vocation she devoted herself to for the next 36 years. Dayna's life was blessed with four...
Jacquelyn Bassett
Dec 4, 2024
Jacquelyn "Jacque" Jean Bassett, 87, of Ogallala, passed away on December 4, 2024, at the Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Jacque was born August 6, 1937, in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Elmer J. and Clara (Guenther) Mecke. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the class of 1955. Following her education, Jacque taught grade school at Rapid City before eventually teaching the...
James P. Tollerud
Nov 28, 2024
James P. Tollerud, 87, of Lewellen, a former longtime Aurora, CO resident, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at Ogallala Community Hospital.
James was born on December 26, 1936, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to Delbert and Elizabeth (Grady) Tollerud. He graduated from Esmond High School in North Dakota and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in June 1958.
James...
Brian McNeff
Nov 25, 2024
Brian McNeff (Timothy Brian McNeff) passed away on November 25, 2024, in Brule, NE.
Brian was born in Ogallala, NE, on June 18, 1964, to Bruce and Jeanne McNeff. Brian lived a large and vibrant life, and we are all reeling from a "Brian size hole" in our lives. From being the pint-size scrawny kid on the 8-man football team...