Obituaries

Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas

Constance Rogers

Constance Rogers

Feb 7, 2024

Constance "Connie" Rogers, of Ogallala, passed away February 7, 2024 at her home in Ogallala.

Connie was born on November 19, 1950, to Claude Frank and Marie Agnes (Hobbs) Day. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1968.

On November 9, 1968, she married Riky Dean Rogers. Following Riky's discharge from the service, the family resided in Sterling, CO, before moving...

Darrin A Padgett

Darrin A Padgett

Feb 6, 2024

Darrin Padgett, 63, of Ogallala, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Born on August 14, 1960, in Julesburg, Colorado, to Wilton and Vauni C. Padgett, Darrin was a proud graduate of Julesburg High School, class of 1978. He found his lifelong love in Tammy Jo Frickey. They wed on June 27, 1981, and together, they...

Lola Jones

Lola Jones

Feb 2, 2024

Lola Jones, 64, of Lincoln, NE passed away on February 2, 2024, at Lincoln.

Lola was born February 7, 1959, at Mayville, ND to Lawrence and Lorraine (Putman) Boldt. She was raised in California.

On March 6, 1980, Lola married Rick Jones. The couple made their home in California before moving the family to Madrid, NE in 1990.

Lola was a nurse at...

June Marilyn Lunn

June Marilyn Lunn

Feb 2, 2024

June Lunn, 93, of Ogallala, passed away on February 2, 2024, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

June's journey alongside her beloved husband, Ted Lynn Lunn, began on September 27, 1946, in Kansas City, shortly after his return from service in August of the same year. The couple made their first home in Kansas City, where they lived for 11 years...

Ivan L Beal

Ivan L Beal

Jan 25, 2024

Ivan Leroy Beal, 89, a longtime resident of Big Springs Ne., passed away peacefully with family by his side at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala Ne. on January 25, 2024.

Ivan was born February 5, 1934, at Brule, Nebraska, to Omer and Juanita (Cranmore) Beal. He graduated from Big Springs High School, attended Southwestern Bible College Waxahachie Tx. then later in...

Clinton "Clint" James Halligan

Clinton "Clint" James Halligan

Jan 24, 2024

Clinton James "Clint" Halligan, 84, of Ogallala, passed away at his home on January 24, 2024.

Clint was born on May 10, 1939, in Brule, Nebraska, on the family farm to Henry and Mabel (Frates) Halligan. He graduated from the University of Nebraska's Technical School of Agriculture in Curtis, followed by earning a degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

During the Berlin...

J.C. "Bud" Graves

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...