Rodney D. Aden, 96, of Gothenburg passed away on July 29, 2026 surrounded by his family at Gothenburg Health. He was born on March 22, 1930 with his twin brother to Arthur and Hanna Aden. Rodney attended the Valley Country School and later Gothenburg High School. Following graduation, Rodney was drafted into the Army in […]

Patricia Ann Thompson, 92, passed away on July 25, 2026 at at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad. Patricia Ann (Kase) Bargholz-Thompson was born on Nov. 2, 1933 in Santa Barbara, Calif. to George and Etta (Ricketts) Kase. She grew up with her brother, Steven. In 1935, the family moved to San Diego, Calif., where her father […]

Raymond Eugene Blede, 82, of Brady died on July 19, 2026 at Kearney. Ray was born Feb. 8, 1944 in North Platte to Harold & Goldie (Rosentrater) Blede. Ray attended Brady Public School from kindergarten to graduation. He was an active student, playing football, basketball, and track, but his favorite classes were Ag and Shop. […]

George Raymond Sitorius, 83, passed away on June 15, 2026 at his home at Gothenburg. It is with deep respect, love, and gratitude that we announce the passing of George Raymond Sitorius, a devoted husband, proud father, honorable Vietnam veteran, lifelong horseman, and steadfast rancher. George was born in Gothenburg on Oct. 8, 1942 to […]

Anna Hildur Elisabet Pearson Malm, 88, formerly of Maxwell, died May 10, 2026 in Westminster, Colo. at home surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born July 8,1937 in Gothenburg, daughter of Per Hilding and Hanna Brigritta Nilsson Pearson. She grew up on a farm and ranch north of Brady in Wild […]

Mary Elizabeth Monson, 88, of Brady passed away on February 24, 2026 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. Mary was born on March 8, 1937 in North Platte to Julius and Elizabeth (Scharmann) Fix. She graduated from North Platte High School with the Class of 1955. Mary devoted many years of her professional life to banking. […]

Irene May Schmidt, 71, passed away on February 9, 2026 at Callaway District Hospital in Callaway, NE. Irene was born on July 1, 1954 in North Platte, NE the sixth child of Marion and Goldie (Small) Kautz. She grew up in North Platte, Hershey, and rural Sutherland. She attended school in North Platte and Hershey. […]

Cathryn Darlene Lindstrom Alexander passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Cathryn was born on April 28, 1933 in Holdrege to Lawrence and Elsie (Urbom) Lindstrom. She attended school and graduated from Wilcox High School. Cathryn married DeWayne Harold Alexander in Las Vegas, Nev. To this union three children were […]

John Robert Sheets, 64, passed away on Oct. 26, 2025 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. John was born on Oct. 15, 1961 in North Platte to parents Robert and Ardith (Nansel) Sheets. John attended Garfield country School, Arnold School, Brady High School, and Mid Plains Community College where he received an associate degree. […]

Connie Long, 66, of Gothenburg, said her goodbye unexpectedly at Gothenburg Hospital on July 4, 2025. She was greeted with heavenly arms by her parents Robert and Ina, her siblings Bob and David, her nephews, Jason, Zach, Seth, and her son Blaine. Connie was born in Overton, April 1, 1959 to Robert and Ina Wurster. […]