OBITUARIES

Donna Diann Hild

Donna Diann Hild

Jan 2, 2026

Donna Diann Hild (Dickerson) was born in Cozad, Nebraska on April 8, 1947 and went to join her heavenly family on January 2, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Cozad and worked a few jobs such as Fulco and Cozad Fashion until being employed by the Cozad Telephone Company where she retired after 30 years. She enjoyed talking to...

Marlene Ann Cawthra

Marlene Ann Cawthra

Jan 13, 2026

Marlene Ann Cawthra of Cozad passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Waverly, Nebraska at the age of 89. Marlene was born on December 15, 1936 in Denver, Colorado to Oscar O. and Helen M. (Schwedes) Oakley.

Marlene graduated from Benkelman High School with the class of 1955 and went on to attend McCook Beauty College, where she pursued her...

Kenneth E. Copass

Kenneth E. Copass

Jan 8, 2026

Kenneth E. Copass, 81, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home in Cozad, with his family caring for him. He was born on December 12, 1944 in Cozad, Nebraska to Elmo and Pauline (Hall) Copass.

Kenneth worked at Monroe Auto in Cozad, where he dedicated over 20 years of service. After that, he had several jobs before moving to...

Dorothy Dee Henry

Dorothy Dee Henry

Jan 7, 2026

Dorothy Dee Henry of Cozad passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Mount Carmel Home in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 90. Dorothy was born on August 30, 1935 at Sargent, Nebraska to Cloyd and Mary Patterson. She graduated from Hastings High School in May of 1953 before furthering her education at the Grand Island Business School.

She...

Kathy Sue Scott

Kathy Sue Scott

Jan 5, 2026

Kathy Sue Scott passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a life marked by faith, service, and deep devotion to her family. She was faithful, strong, and carried a heart big enough to hold everyone she loved.

Kathy spent most of her working life as a janitor for local schools, work she took pride in and approached with care and dedication....

David E. Hood

David E. Hood

Jan 4, 2026

David Hood, age 75 of Cozad, passed away January 4, 2025 at Meadowlark Pointe after a brief battle with cancer. Dave was born March 15, 1950 to Rolland (Bud) and Grace (Epping) Hood at Gothenburg, Nebraska. They lived on the 96 Ranch south of Brady before moving to Cozad in time for him to start school. He attended Cozad City...

Lynn R. Myers

Lynn R. Myers

Jan 1, 2026

Lynn R. Myers passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Emerald Care and Nursing at the age of 69. Lynn was born on September 24, 1956 to Vivan O. and Cordilla E. (Bates) Myers. He was a lifelong resident of Nebraska, starting his journey in Hastings, where he graduated high school. His career took him to several places, beginning with...

Amanda Marie Abdunazarov

Amanda Marie Abdunazarov

Dec 27, 2025

Amanda M. Abdunazarov of Cozad passed away December 27, 2025 at Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 45. There will be no service.

Moses Joshua

Moses Joshua

Dec 23, 2025

Moses Sharep Joshua, age 59, was born on June 1, 1966, in Chuuk. He peacefully passed away on December 23, 2025, at Kearney Regional Hospital, surrounded by love and faith.

Moses was a devoted husband, father, pastor, and servant of God. He lived a life rooted deeply in strong Christian faith and answered God’s calling by service as a pastor, dedicating...

Donna Ann Kolbo Christianson

Donna Ann Kolbo Christianson

Dec 23, 2025

Donna A. Kolbo Christianson of Cozad passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. Donna was born on July 12, 1945 in Lexington, Nebraska to Morris “Tag” and Lucille A. “Sugar” Dillon. She was raised on a farm south of Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1963.

Donna married Gary Kolbo...

Stephen B. Cochran

Stephen B. Cochran

Dec 19, 2025

Stephen B. Cochran of Cozad, Nebraska passed away on December 19, 2025 at Cozad Community Hospital.

Steve was born on December 13, 1943 in Lewellen, Nebraska to R. Bruce Cochran and Viola (Christensen) Cochran. He graduated from Lewellen Rural High School in 1962 and continued his education at Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska.

On September 4, 1966, Steve married Vicki Gummere at...

Patricia A. Brand

Patricia A. Brand

Dec 9, 2025

Patricia A. Brand of Cozad passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Emerald Care Nursing at the age of 75. Pat was born on September 8, 1950 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Delmar and Alice (Miles) Maaske. She was a dedicated and loving individual known for her caring spirit and compassion, particularly during her long career in nursing.

Pat earned her...

Timothy E. Peden

Timothy E. Peden

Dec 8, 2025

Timothy E. Peden of Cozad passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Emerald Care Nursing at the age of 64. He was a quiet and private person who lived a life marked by devotion to family and hard work.

Tim was born on March 24, 1961. After completing his education at Cozad High School, where he graduated with the class...

Beau D. Robertson

Beau D. Robertson

Dec 2, 2025

Beau D. Robertson of Cozad passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha at the age of 45. Beau was born on June 12, 1980 in Lexington, Nebraska to Kent and Linda (Bennett) Robertson. He attended elementary school at District 29 south of Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1999. Later, he...

David Lee Shirley

David Lee Shirley

Nov 30, 2025

David Lee Shirley, passed away on November 30, 2025 at Gothenburg Health at the age of 49. David was born on September 24, 1976 in Lexington, Nebraska. He grew up in the Lexington and Smithfield areas of Nebraska, later moving to Grant at the age of 16. David spent some time in Missouri but eventually returned to Nebraska, where he...

Betty A. Yocom

Betty A. Yocom

Nov 25, 2025

Betty Ann Yocom, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Meadowlark Pointe, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.

Betty Ann Kleen was born on November 15, 1938, on the family farm north of Bruning, Nebraska, to Herman Thomas Kleen and Mary Katherine Norder. She was the second of three children. Betty was...

Macedonia Elizabeth Heller

Macedonia Elizabeth Heller

Nov 24, 2025

Macedonia Elizabeth ‘Donia’ Heller of Cozad passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Gothenburg Health at the age of 65. Donia was born on November 22, 1960 at Cozad, Nebraska to Bonifacio and Florida (Rivera) Maestas. Donia graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1980.

A dedicated individual, Donia’s career spanned various fields. She worked at Baldwins, Steak...

Alice E. Campbell

Alice E. Campbell

Nov 24, 2025

Alice E. Campbell of Cozad passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 84. Alice was born on April 13, 1941, in Palatka, Florida, to John Henry and Bessie (Droughty) Lee.

She dedicated much of her career to working in the deli at several grocery stores, including Jack and Jill, Fiesta...

Mary Beth Ingram

Mary Beth Ingram

Nov 22, 2025

Mary Beth Ingram of Cozad passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Lexington Regional Hospital at the age of 73. Mary was born on January 9, 1952, near Scribner, Nebraska to Charles and Florence (Brandenburg) Benner and spent her early years in Scribner before moving to Venango, where she graduated from high school with the class of 1970. After...

Jack Martin Weible Sr.

Jack Martin Weible Sr.

Nov 20, 2025

Jack M. Weible Sr of Cozad passed away November 20, 2025 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg at the age of 96. He was born on November 20, 1929, in Worthington, MN to Levi George Weible and Hilda Pearl (Martin) Weible. He had 5 brothers, Robert (Bob), Harry, Ray, Phillip, Gerald and 2 sisters, Florence and Helen. He was a 1st...

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