Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
J.C. "Bud" Graves
Jan 23, 2024
Longtime Keith County resident J. C. "Bud" Graves passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024, at the age of 90 years, 8 months, 17 days. He was born May 6, 1933, and came to Nebraska from Oklahoma as a young man in the early 1950s.
Bud worked as a cowboy and ranch hand for area ranches, including McGinleys, Knights, Orrs,...
Harold Wayne Branham Sr
Jan 19, 2024
HAROLD WAYNE BRANHAM SR, 83 of Lemoyne, NE, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala, NE.
No services are being planned at this time. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.
Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is assisting the Branham family.
Connie Martin
Jan 16, 2024
Connie Lee Martin, 81, of Denver, CO, died peacefully on January 16, 2024 after a long illness.
Connie was born on May 24, 1942, in Ogallala, NE, to Max and Alice Foster. Connie attended Denver East High School. She then went on to work at Bell South, Lockheed Martin, Security Life of Denver, and ING Insurance. Connie also obtained a degree...
Pat Maher
Jan 11, 2024
JOSEPH "PATRICK" MAHER, 77, of Ogallala, NE, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Ogallala.
Joseph Patrick Maher (Pat) was the second of ten boys born to Vincent and Gabriella (Spellman) Maher. He came into this family on June 19, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. Pat attended primary school in Slater, Missouri, graduating high school in 1964. He was a...
Michael George Falciglia
Jan 6, 2024
Michael G. Falciglia, aged 71, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on January 6, 2024, in Ogallala. Born on November 29, 1952, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Louise (Strasburger) Falciglia.
Michael's early education was completed at Abington Heights High School in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. After graduation, he served in the United States Marine Corps in Okinawa, South Carolina (Parris Island), North...
Simona Diaz
Jan 4, 2024
Simona (Navarro) Diaz, 96, of Julesburg, a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend to many, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Regional West Hospital in Scottsbluff surrounded by her family.
Simona was born June 12, 1927, at Laredo, TX to Amador and Simona (Longoria) Navarro.
On January 8, 1950, Simona married Rene Diaz Sr., the love of her...
Alma Ione Schulz
Dec 30, 2023
In Loving Memory of Alma Ione (Bryant) Schulz-Ogallala, NE - June 8th, 1928 to December 30th, 2023.
Alma peacefully passed away on the evening of December 30th at the age of 95 years. She was a beloved mom, Grandma, Great Grandma and Great-great-grandma. Besides raising her own children, she and her husband Carl opened their home to many children, giving them...
Janice Spear
Dec 29, 2023
Janice Spear, 92, of Ogallala, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 29, 2023, surrounded by her children and loved ones.
Jan was born on December 28, 1931, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, to Lewis and Rosalind (Hahn) McLane. She grew up in Falmouth, Massachusetts. After graduating high school, she attended Colby Junior College in New London, New Hampshire....
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.
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