Bonnie L. Bauer
Feb 25, 2026
Bonnie Lue Bauer of Cozad passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her family, at the St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho at the age of 85. She lived a life marked by faith, hard work, and dedication to others.
Bonnie was born August 28, 1940 in Funk, Nebraska to James and Leona Knaggs. She was the youngest of...
Betty L. Vogt
Jun 4, 2026
Betty L. Vogt of Cozad passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at the age of 91. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Berryman Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 9 a.m. until service. Burial will follow at Cozad Cemetery.
Dwight B. Devine
May 28, 2026
Dwight B. Devine passed away on May 28, 2026 at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 81. He lived a quiet and steady life, marked by a deep love for his family. Although not one to seek out many people, Dwight cherished a few close friends deeply. Above all, he loved his family with a quiet and fierce devotion.
Dwight...
Beverly J. Eastberg
May 27, 2026
But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives and He will stand upon the earth at last. And after my body has decayed, yet in my body I will see God! I will see Him for myself. Yes, I will see Him with my own eyes. I am overwhelmed at the thought! Job 19:25-27 NLT
On May 27, 2026...
Trudy J. Geiger
May 22, 2026
Trudy J. Geiger of Cozad passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy filled with kindness, creativity, and devoted community service.
She was born on July 24, 1946 in Lexington, Nebraska to E.A. “Bob” and Ruth (Bayles) Cornette. Trudy grew up in Cozad after her family moved there early in her life, settling on 13th and N Street....
Phyllis Marie Hannappel
May 20, 2026
Phyllis Marie (Bolling) Hannappel, age 93 years, 4 months and 17 days, was born January 3, 1933, in Central City, Nebraska, died in her sleep on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living in Cozad Nebraska.
Phyllis was born on January 3, 1933, in Central City, NE to Henry and Eva (McMahon) Bolling. She graduated from Central City High...
Kate York
May 15, 2026
Kathleen “Kate” York passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Kate was born on October 29, 1959 to Kenneth “Bud” and Jennie (Stawar) York. She was raised in Cozad, where she attended school and graduated from Cozad High School in 1977. Following high school, she continued her education through college studies in Wyoming and Colorado.
Kate worked as...
Emerita Disus
May 8, 2026
Emerita Disus was born on July 5, 1976, in Honduras to Thomas Villeda and Antonia Lopez Vasques. She spent her early years there, growing up until the age of 14. During this time, she helped her mother care for her siblings, showing her caring nature from a young age.
In her life, Emerita worked hard, always with her daughters in mind....
Evelyn L. Wilcox
May 4, 2026
Evelyn Lena (Essex) Wilcox, 87, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, and entered the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ.
Evelyn was born on March 4, 1939 in Cozad, Nebraska, the daughter of Charles Bennett and Gertrude Lena (Gerken) Essex. She graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1956, later in life, completed...
Nancy Lou Laier
Apr 29, 2026
Nancy L. Laier, dedicated wife, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and “Santa Lady”, passed away at Meadowlark Pointe on April 29th, 2026. Nancy’s journey began on August 25, 1937 on her parents’ Ernst and Helen (Jordan) Kraye ranch southwest of Mullen, Nebraska.
With her siblings Fred and Betty, she grew up learning the values of family, hard work, and love of...
Euna May Siemering
Apr 23, 2026
May Siemering of Cozad passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the age of 78. May was born on July 18, 1947, in Beaver, Oklahoma to Blaine and Betty (Gregory) Topinka. The family moved to Cozad, Nebraska where May graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1966. Throughout her life, she worked various jobs, but she found great...
Evelyn Marie Petersen
Apr 13, 2026
Evelyn Marie Petersen of Cozad peacefully passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living at the age of 96. Evelyn was born February 21, 1930 at Wood River, Nebraska to William and Lena (Bohnart) Callahan. She graduated from Shelton High School with the class of 1948.
Evelyn was a devoted wife and mother. She married Gene Petersen...
Jennie G. York
Apr 12, 2026
Jennie G. York of Cozad passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Lexington Regional Hospital at the age of 90. Jennie was born June 26, 1935 in Madison, Illinois to Chester and Irene (Forys) Stawar. She attended Harris Elementary School and graduated from Madison High School in 1953. After graduating, she went to work in the accounting office in a...
Bertha 'Bert' M. Pedersen
Apr 12, 2026
Bertha M. ‘Bert’ Pedersen passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Avamere in Lexington with her daughter by her side.
Bert was born April 11, 1932 at Oconto, Nebraska to Orel E. and Ethel C. Richey. She attended school in Oconto, graduating in 1949, having to stay in town with other family to attend school.
She married Roy Branstiter in...
Kelva L. Devine
Apr 10, 2026
Kelva L. Devine passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad at the age of 95. Kelva was born September 3, 1930 in Cozad, Nebraska to Elijah and Clara (Frazier) Beans. She was the fifth of six children. She grew up on a farm north of Cozad.
Kelva married Gilbert Devine on March 16, 1949. Gib and Kelva...
Jerry Sharp
Apr 6, 2026
Gerald (Jerry) A. Sharp of Cozad, NE, passed away on April 6, 2026, at Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 86. Jerry was born on July 28, 1939, in Lamar, Colorado, to Olaf E. Sharp and Helen J. (Reyher) Sharp. He and his younger sister, (sis) Charla Rae Dunlap, grew up on the family farm northeast of Wiley, Colorado....
Kent A. Brockmeier
Mar 28, 2026
Kent A. Brockmeier of Eustis passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Elwood Care Center at the age of 82.
Kent was born on January 16, 1944 in Holdrege, Nebraska to Albert and Esther (Koch) Brockmeier. Kent lived a full and meaningful life as a hardworking farmer and rancher. He loved taking care of his cattle and had a great interest...
Joan Kay Moore
Mar 27, 2026
Joan K. Moore was born on April 3, 1936, to Kenneth and Adnelle (Enevoldsen) Hudson, passed away at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney on March 27, 2026. She grew up in Farnam where her family owned the dairy and she helped her grandfather deliver milk early every morning. She graduated from Farnam High School where she was a...
Vickie Rae Lee
Mar 19, 2026
Vickie Rae Lee of Cozad passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. Vickie was born on November 18, 1950 in Cozad, Nebraska to Verlon “Kit” and M. LaRae (Hanson) Crick.
Vickie graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1969. Soon after, she began working at Evan's Bakery, where she dedicated 36 years of her life...
Peggy Jeanne Pardee
Mar 17, 2026
Peggy Jeanne (Kinnan) Pardee passed away on March 17, 2026 at the age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband Keith Pardee. She is survived by her daughter Denice and her son Darrin (JoAnne), her grandson Tyler, her brother Larry, and her sisters Joan and Kathy. Visitation will be Saturday March 28th from 1:00 pm to 2:00...
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