Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
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...
Diane Gibson
Nov 22, 2024
DIANE GIBSON, 63 of Ogallala, NE, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at Ogallala, NE. Arrangements are pending at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala.
Esther Marie Bowen
Nov 20, 2024
Esther Marie Bowen, 66, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on November 20, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Her faith was the bedrock of her life, and scripture surrounded her wherever she went-in her home, her car, and her heart. Esther's servant heart shone brightly in all she did, from sharing her faith with young and old alike to making...
Rona Ansley
Nov 19, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Rona Ansley, a beloved wife, mother, grammy, sister and friend. She will be remembered for her love, joy, warmth, and kindness.
Rona moved a lot growing up and learned to make friends quickly everywhere she went. Born with an enthusiasm for life and a love for people, Rona had...
Robert Harmon
Nov 19, 2024
Robert D. "Bob" Harmon, 92, of Ogallala, passed away on November 19, 2024, at his home. Cremation was chosen and graveside service will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday December 13, 2024, at Ogallala City Cemetery, with Pastor Curtis Tschetter officiating. Online Condolences may be made at www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com <http://www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com>.
Bob was born at Ogallala, Ne on June 28, 1932, to...
Karen Dorothy McLaughlin
Nov 16, 2024
Karen D. McLaughlin, 81, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away on November 16, 2024, at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala.
Karen was born on May 11, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, to Samuel and Dorothy (Dopheide) Miller. She pursued a career in banking, serving as a personal banker for many years.
Karen married Leon (Fuzzy) McLaughlin on November 23, 1960, in Denver,...
Richard Newman
Nov 12, 2024
Richard Allen Newman, 68, of Ogallala, Ne passed away November 12th, 2024. Cremation was chosen. Online Condolences may be made at www.prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.
Richard, also affectionately known as "Rick" to some or "Red Dog" to others, was born December 24th, 1955, in Tacoma, Washington. He was raised for most of his youth in Spanaway, Washington and finished his adolescent years in Buckley,...
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