Ogallala, Nebraska Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Ogallala, Nebraska & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Jay Hull
May 18, 2023
Jay Hull, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on May 18th, 2023, in Denver, Colorado.
Jay was born on December 14th, 1970, to Robert and Arliene Hull.
Jay spent his career working in retail in Denver. He was known for his great work ethic and dedication to his job. His coworkers looked up to him as a role...
Kay Keating
May 12, 2023
Karen (Kay) Keating of Lemoyne passed away on May 12, 2023, at her Lake McConaughy home.
Kay was born May 23, 1941, at Charter Oak, Iowa, to Herman and Viola (Reitz) Maahs. She attended school & graduated from Charter Oak High School in 1959.
Kay married Dennis Keating in Sept of 1959. They lived in Council Bluffs, IA, and Omaha...
Sharyl Pankonin
May 12, 2023
Sharyl R. Pankonin, age 75, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Sharyl was born on May 24, 1947, in Ogallala, NE, to Floyd and Helen (Rector) Brooks. She graduated from Ogallala High School with the Class of 1965.
Following her graduation, Sharyl enlisted in the US Army, where she served from 1965 until her honorable discharge...
John Jay Apolius
May 12, 2023
JOHN APOLIUS, 65 of Chappell, NE, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at his home. Arrangements are pending at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala.
Patrick Maroney
May 10, 2023
Patrick Maroney, age 64, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away at his home on May 10, 2023. Patrick was born on September 22, 1958, in Sidney, Nebraska, to Joseph Carl and Joyce Jean (Cotton) Maroney, Sr. Patrick spent his formative years in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, before embarking on a career as a subcontractor in the flooring industry in 1985. He worked...
Rene Diaz
May 10, 2023
Rene Diaz Sr. of Julesburg, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on May 10, 2023, at the Ogallala Community Hospital. Rene was born in Julesburg, Colorado, to Trinidad and Ester (Arellano) Diaz. He spent his early years working with his father and brothers on the McGinley farm before his family eventually purchased their own farm, situated in the...
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